Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from last week, Monday, September 16th, to Sunday, September 22nd, 2024.
They are not in any particular level of importance but are listed in the order of date of publication.
Let’s get started and see what the top stories were!
1. Texas Chicken, a fast-food chain under PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), announced that it will close all of its branches in Thailand by September 30th, 2024, after operating in the country for more than nine years.
Texas Chicken Announces Closure in Thailand, Final Day Set for September 30th
The decision follows OR’s review of its lifestyle business portfolio, which includes 4,496 outlets in food and beverage retail brands like Café Amazon and Pacamara Coffee Roasters.
2. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesperson Ekwaranyu Amrapal announced that Governor Chadchart Sittipunthas signed a new regulation outlining updated criteria and conditions for street vending on public roads and spaces in Bangkok.
Bangkok Implements New Street Vending Rules with Focus on Pedestrian Safety and Order
The guidelines aim to enhance public safety, ensure pedestrian access, and improve the management of street vending.
3. Youth and parent networks submitted a formal letter to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra at Government House, expressing serious concerns over the government’s push for laws supporting integrated entertainment complexes, which include casinos.
The youth networks argued that the rapid promotion of these entertainment complexes to boost tourism could create unsafe environments, particularly for children and families.
4. The Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024.
Thai Government Updates Traffic Act with Stricter Alcohol Limits, Extends VAT Reduction to 2025
The regulation also introduces stricter alcohol limits for specific groups of drivers.Â
5. The provinces of Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phitsanulok, Nong Khai, Nakhon Phanom, and Ayutthaya remain inundated, with 27 districts and 130 sub-districts experiencing disruptions.
Government Reported Flooding Continues to Affect Six Provinces, Impacting over 18,000 Households
The Office of the National Water Resources has identified 22 provinces, including Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Trat, that remain at risk of further flooding.
That’s all for this week, as always thanks for your support!
