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PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/06/2024
» A government panel said alcohol sales hours will not be extended, due to rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
Group says PM must go
R May, Published on 29/06/2021
» The Thai Mai Thon (Impatient Thais) group led by political activist Jatuporn Prompan has continued its campaign calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
'Less than 10,000' expected at anti-govt protest
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/10/2020
» Less than 10,000 people are expected at the pro-democracy demonstration in Bangkok on Wednesday, the secretary-general of the National Security Council, Nattapon Nakpanich, said on Monday.
Woman commits suicide after posting drawing of Prayut online
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2020
» A young security guard hanged herself after posting a drawing of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha online and complaining about life under his regime.
Prayut wants to curb rival gatherings
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/01/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has voiced concern that rival political rallies by his supporters and opponents will lead to fresh conflicts, and said he has instructed security authorities to find ways to prevent such activities in the future.
Thousands join rival rallies
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 13/01/2020
» Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha turned up in droves on Sunday for their respective political rallies, with the rival camps likely to square off again next month when the anti-Prayut event organisers plan another event in Chiang Mai.
Nazi pair in mall cause stir
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/12/2019
» Photos of two men wearing Nazi uniforms at a shopping mall New Year event drew condemnation from the Israeli embassy yesterday.
Activists give 7-days for 'Ja New' progress
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/07/2019
» Activists have given the police investigation into the attack on Sirawith Seritiwat one week to make significant progress.
Twitter slams PM vote with #RIPTHAILAND
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2019
» Many Twitter users have been venting their disappointment with the result of parliament's vote to select the prime minister late on Wednesday night, making the hashtag #RIPTHAILAND Thailand's most popular Twitter trend.