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Owners of Goa bar flee to Phuket after deadly fire
Bangkok Post and News Agencies, Published on 09/12/2025
» The owners of an Indian nightclub fled to Phuket hours after a fire ripped through a nightclub in the western state of Goa, killing 25, authorities in India say.
Fresh crackdown on 'vaped' ketamine in Thai nightclubs
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 19/01/2025
» The government is stepping up suppression of a new form of narcotic drugs called "pod k”, a mixture of vape juice and ketamine now popular among clubbers, deputy government spokesman Anukool Pruksanusak said on Sunday.
Thailand's Council of State concerned by 'casino bill'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/01/2025
» The Council of State will oppose the upcoming Entertainment Complex Bill, claiming it breaches government policy and does not address the issue of illegal gambling.
Young Malaysians sneaking into Thailand for wild nights out
Online Reporters, Published on 05/11/2024
» Young Malaysians looking for a wild night out are sneaking illegally across the border into Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district, according to the police chief of Malaysia's adjoining Kelantan state.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» A government panel is adamant that alcohol sales hours will not be extended, citing rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
Cops nab 126 over betting on first days of Euro 2024
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/06/2024
» One hundred and twenty-six people were arrested for betting on the 2024 UEFA European Football Championships (Euro 2024) matches on Friday and Saturday, the Royal Thai Police announced on Monday.
Taxes slashed for booze, pubs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Excise Department has cut tax rates for alcohol and nightlife venues, effective on Friday, in a bid to boost tourism and domestic spending.
Ministry eyes new 4am venue rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health will propose that nightspots wanting to open longer hours conduct an alcohol breathalyser test on their customers before they leave, if they appear too drunk to get home safely.
4am closing starts at NY
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2023
» The government will allow bars and nightclubs to operate until 4am starting from the New Year holiday period onwards in an effort to stimulate the economy, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday.
Chadchart 'not opposed' to 4am closing time
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/10/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he isn't opposed to the plan to extend entertainment venues' night operating hours as long as all agencies concerned are ready to enforce the law to minimise any adverse impact on society.