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Living in Thailand's age of impunity
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/01/2026
» There's no place like Thailand. Joyscrolling TikTok and Reels reveals dozens of clips made by international visitors lamenting having to leave our lovely country and return to dreary Europe or joyless America. "Nobody talks about how hard it is to go from this" -- insert a cut of a wonderful beach in Krabi -- "to this"--cut to a drab, damp suburban street somewhere in the West. Add a crying-face emoji. "I want to move here!" the traveller announces. True, everybody loves Thailand.
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.
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.
Bangkok 'best city for Gen Z'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok has been ranked the world's best city for Generation Z in Time Out's 2025 global survey, which gathers opinions from over 18,500 locals and a panel of experts.
Thailand's letter to the United Nations
News, Published on 26/07/2025
» The Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations presents its compliments to the Permanent Missions and Permanent Observer Missions to the United Nations and has the honour to inform the latter on the grave situation affecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Thailand as a result of Cambodia's act of military aggression as follows:
Uni condom project gains momentum
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/07/2025
» In the quiet corners of Kasetsart University's Bang Khen campus -- inside male toilets, the canteen's restroom, and student activity buildings -- an unusual yet increasingly essential amenity has quietly appeared: boxes filled with condoms.
Army ramps up border control measures
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 18/06/2025
» The Royal Thai Army has imposed tighter border control measures, prohibiting all Thai nationals employed in Cambodian casinos and entertainment venues from leaving the kingdom, effective on Tuesday.
Covid spike 'a cause for concern', says Chula professor
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/06/2025
» Covid-19 was the most commonly reported illness among the diseases under official monitoring, with 111,472 cases and 31 deaths confirmed throughout last week, according to an expert at Chulalongkorn University.