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Cannabis shops face clampdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for a new regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Restaurants slam new alcohol law
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/12/2025
» The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Thai hotels hit by collapse of German firm
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2024
» The collapse of the third-largest tour operator in Europe has started to affect thousands of tourists and hundreds of hotels in Thailand, leading to losses of 111 million baht.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2024
» A government committee has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Cable thieves blacked-out Pattaya-Rayong motorway
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/09/2023
» Police have arrested two men for the theft of power cables along the Pattaya-Rayong motorway that shut down the CCTV system along the inter-provincial highway last month.
MFP turns attention to Senate
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is trying to convince senators to back its leader Pita Limjaroenrat to become prime minister as it gathers support from other parties to form a coalition government.
Historic win faces hurdles
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party's (MFP) bid to form a governing coalition may not be easy after a number of senators made it clear they will not support its prime ministerial candidate.
Proof of Covid jabs for all visitors revived
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2023
» All visitors to Thailand must show proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations under revised rules that coincide with the revival of travel from China, authorities said on Thursday.