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Foreigner cheated in winning eating challenge, pocketed B30,000 prize
Online Reporters, Published on 22/12/2025
» A popular curry restaurant has revealed that a foreigner who pocketed 30,000 baht after completing a food eating challenge was later found to have cheated.
UHG and DIA Enter into Solar Agreement for Three Additional Properties
Published on 17/12/2025
» Urban Hospitality Group (UHG) and DIA Co., Ltd. have entered into a strategic Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), a pivotal step towards boosting their eco-friendly and socially responsible business practices. This collaboration highlights the shared dedication of both entities to diminishing their carbon emissions by enhancing UHG’s energy framework with additional solar systems. Previously, their pioneering solar project has been operational since August 2025 at UHG’s prime riverside property, The Quarter Chaophraya, setting a precedent for this initiative.
Ride-hailing is powering safer night-time mobility in Bangkok
Published on 16/12/2025
» Ride-hailing is becoming a central part of Bangkok’s urban transport network, helping residents, tourists, and late-shift workers travel safely and conveniently across the city at all hours.
Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
News, Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish their drinks.
Afternoon alcohol ban to be lifted in time for New Year, says minister
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum has reassured Thai business operators that the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm will be lifted in time for the New Year holiday.
Phuket shifts to targeting 'quality' tourists
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/12/2025
» Phuket is looking to strengthen its standing as a high-quality destination, with projected tourist revenue expected to surpass 500 billion baht this year, says Thanet Tantipiriyakit, president of the Phuket Tourist Association.
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.
Minister explains move to lift afternoon alcohol ban
Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has elaborated on the government’s decision to temporarily lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm, stressing that it will start with a six-month trial period.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
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.