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Eased alcohol rules 'could strain healthcare'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government's proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country's public health system.
German paedophile sorry for 'fake news'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/01/2024
» A German tourist who claimed to have paid a one-million-baht bribe to police in Pattaya to secure his release from detention in 2022 for soliciting an underage prostitute has issued a letter stating that the information he gave was misleading, deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn said yesterday.
Five cops shunted in wake of teen drinking den raid
News, Pongpat Wongyala, Published on 10/01/2024
» PATHUM THANI: Five senior police officers from Klong Luang Police Station were transferred to inactive posts at the Pathum Thani Provincial Police Headquarters on Tuesday after failing to control a well-known nightclub, said Pol Maj Gen Yuthana Jonkhun, commander of the Pathum Thani Provincial Police Headquarters.
Anutin warns clubs to keep minors out
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to tighten controls on night entertainment venues to ensure that they keep underaged patrons, guns and narcotics out of their premises.
Somluck confronts sex assault allegations
News, Chakkrapan Natanri, Published on 15/12/2023
» KHON KAEN: Olympic medalist Somluck Kamsing has turned himself in to local police to face four charges, including attempted rape, in connection with a sexual entanglement with a 17-year-old girl.
Police probing sex charge bribe claim
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/12/2023
» Police will investigate a claim by a German national that he paid a one-million-baht bribe to authorities in exchange for his release from a paedophilia charge, Pol Lt Gen Somprasong Yentuam, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, said on Sunday.
Longer pub hours 'need hearings'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/11/2023
» Public hearings and some regulation amendments will be needed before night entertainment venues in key tourist districts can stay open until 4am, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.
Govt steps up crime blitz
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2023
» The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) has formed a central task force to step up invoking laws against an array of criminal offenders, ranging from drug traffickers to nightclub operators exceeding their closing time.
MFP to probe new sex case in Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/10/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) will investigate another case of sexual harassment brought by three women against one of its own MPs, said the party's list MP and spokesman, Parit Wacharasindhu, on Saturday.
The remarkable lady from Nutbush
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/05/2023
» Tributes have poured in for Tina Turner who sadly passed away at the age of 83 this week in Switzerland. I would like to add a small, if inadequate thank you to this wonderful performer who brought such joy to millions. In addition to having a great talent she was also a lovely lady and her Buddhist faith played a strong role in her life. Tina had soul.