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Special Report: Sobering up fast
SUPOJ WANCHAROEN, APINYA WIPATAYOTIN and MONGKOL BANGPRAPA, Published on 16/11/2025
» The uproar triggered by the newly amended Alcohol Beverage Control Act has underscored a recurring dilemma for the government: how to balance social order and public health with a tourism-driven economy that demands flexibility and international friendliness.
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Tuesday.
New Thai alcohol rules put drinkers on the hook for fines
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2025
» People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control legislation that strengthens enforcement and significantly tightens restrictions around marketing and advertising.
Udon Thani man removes raw dog meat from diet
Online Reporters, Published on 06/11/2025
» UDON THANI - A 49-year-old man in this northeastern province has vowed to stop eating dogs, a habit since adolescence, after a deliveryman found him eating raw dog meat on Tuesday.
84-year-old woman endures attempted rape and assault
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 30/09/2025
» SAMUT PRAKAN - An 84-year-old woman has been left seriously injured after being assaulted and subjected to an attempted rape inside her home.
CEA Announces Creative Excellence Awards 2025
Published on 29/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 29, 2025 — Now in its third year, the Creative Excellence Awards spotlight individuals, organisations, and communities that harness creativity to generate new value and opportunity for Thailand’s economy and society. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), or CEA, the 2025 awards recognise 15 winners across three main categories: Creative City Awards, Creative Business Awards, and Creative Social Impact Awards. These accolades reflect the belief that creativity is a key engine for elevating Thailand’s potential on the global stage. The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at EMSKYE, 14th floor, EM Tower, EMSphere.
Pickup carrying fireworks explodes in Ratchaburi
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» RATCHABURI – A pickup truck loaded with goods and leftover fireworks exploded late Tuesday night, causing widespread damage to vehicles and houses near the Khao Ngu intersection in Muang district.
Police bust Bangkok pub, find drugs and Chinese tourists involved
News, Online Reporters, Published on 16/08/2025
» Police in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district raided an unlicensed pub popular among foreign tourists on Friday night, with six patrons testing positive for drugs.
Rediscovering Culinary Roots with the Luxury Group by Marriott International
Published on 27/06/2025
» Singapore, Following the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, the Luxury Group by Marriott International announces the return of the Luxury Dining Series, a multi-city regional gastronomic journey taking place from July to September across Asia Pacific. This year’s line-up of luxury hotels includes The St. Regis Osaka, JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, The St. Regis Singapore, The St. Regis Jakarta, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok. Each property will offer carefully curated culinary experiences prepared by Marriott International’s talented culinary and mixology professionals from across the world. Marriott Bonvoy members will also have the opportunity to bid on these exceptional dining events using their Marriott Bonvoy Moments loyalty points.
ZATO Sparkling Wins Gold at Global Awards
Published on 26/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 26, 2025 — ZATO Sparkling, a new canned sparkling beverage from the spirits division of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, has elevated traditional Thai rice wine fermentation to new heights. This innovative product uses “satho” (a traditional Thai rice wine) made from Thai jasmine rice, fermented in clay jars using time-honoured methods from Northern and Northeastern Thailand. Presented in sleek, low-calorie canned form, ZATO Sparkling comes in two flavours: Cola Bomb, made with cola base imported from Spain, and Lemon-Lime Fizz.