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Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately
Gary Boyle, 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.
Express buses tested from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/09/2025
» The state-owned Transport Co Ltd has begun a trial operation of special express bus services for Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket, from yesterday to March 8.
Company in Finland exploited dozens of Thai workers, court says
Published on 08/09/2025
» A district court in Finland has sentenced Vernu Vasunta, CEO of berry company Kiantama, to three and a half years in prison for aggravated human trafficking involving dozens of Thai workers.
Sek Loso jailed for nearly 3 years
R May, Published on 21/05/2025
» Rock musician Seksan Sookpimay, known as "Sek Loso", has lost his final appeal.
Phuket faces growing garbage crisis
Published on 17/01/2025
» Plastic bottles and empty beer cans roll on the sea floor in the waters around Phuket, while more garbage piles up on the island itself.
Biker given death sentence for Pattaya murder
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2024
» A member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club has been sentenced to death and two others given life imprisonment for the murder of a German property broker whose dismembered body was found in a freezer in Pattaya last year.
Vietnam jails blogger snatched from Thailand
R May, Published on 01/11/2024
» A Vietnamese blogger who was reportedly abducted from Thailand last year has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, according to local media reports.
Eight plead not guilty in Red Bull case
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/09/2024
» The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases has scheduled a seven-month trial period for the alleged mishandling of the 2012 fatal hit-and-run case involving Red Bull scion Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya.
Thaksin arraigned on lese majeste case
Published on 18/06/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra reported to public prosecutors on Tuesday morning and was taken to the Criminal Court for arraignment on his lese-majeste case.
Bangkok to Beijing train trial run starts
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/06/2024
» Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network.