Proposal to extend nightspot closing hours to 4 AM rescheduled to end of November...
National —
A proposal to extend the legal closing hours for nightlife venues in tourist areas from 2 AM to 4 AM has been rescheduled for consideration by the Cabinet, as more areas have requested...
Thai Politician Urges Government to Implement Stricter Laws Before Extending Nightlife Hours
National —
Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list MP for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, advised the government to implement stricter laws before allowing bars to extend their operating hours until 4 AM.
Mr. Thanakorn, who is...
Freelance musician’s death raises public concerns over financial crisis in Thailand during Covid-19 outbreak
Bangkok -
Public condolence messages were flooded onto Thai social media to a deceased freelance singer who was believed to have died by suicide after financial suffering due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak.
Singer and Youtuber...
Police Raid Bangkok Massage Center Called The Office, 43 People Arrested for Prostitution, Chinese...
Bangkok—
On January 26th, 2024, the Thai Metropolitan Police Bureau and Makkasan police officers searched The Office, a massage service center, in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, and captured 43 individuals.
According to a report by the Thai...
Thai Tourism Authority to officially propose entertainment venues legal opening hours extension to 4:00...
Thailand –
 The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is set to officially propose to the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for entertainment venue opening hours to be extended until 4:00 A.M. starting this...
Bangkok Police Conduct Searches on Entertainment Venues, Enforce Stricter Regulations
Bangkok—
At 8:00 PM, on December 14th, 2023, Pol. Col. Suradet Chatthai, the Superintendent of Taopoon Police Station, and relevant agencies conducted a search operation on entertainment venues at Tao Poon Market, Bang Sue, Bangkok.
Pol....
Thai PM orders strict surveillance of entertainment venues on their first day of reopening...
National -
 Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha ordered strict surveillance of entertainment venues, including bars, pubs, soapy massage parlors, and karaoke lounges, as the businesses have returned legally for the first time since April...
Big Joke to discuss with relevant officials about legally reopening nightlife industry, extending business...
Phuket-
Big Joke, Assistant of the National Police Chief is going to officially discuss with Phuket officials and the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, about legally extending restaurants closing time and drinking hours.
Local...
No decisions yet on proposal to extend closing times to 4AM for Thai nightlife,...
Bangkok, Thailand-
A proposal by The Thai Tourism Authority to allow foreign tourism zones like parts of Pattaya and Phuket to allow nightlife venues to legally open until 4 AM appears to still have no...
Opening hours for bars, malls, and many other venues could be shrunk to save...
National —
The Thai Energy Ministry is eyeing to forcefully mandate an electricity-saving campaign for households and businesses such as shopping malls, gas stations, or nightlife venues, to battle the rising prices of liquefied natural...