Fire engulfs famous pub in Chonburi/Sattahip area, 13 killed and 34 injured
Sattahip, Chonburi —
A massive fire suddenly erupted inside "Mountain B", a famous pub in the Sattahip district. It reportedly killed 13 people including pubgoers, a singer, and a 17-year-old minor while injuring at least...
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...
RCA in Bangkok Could Fade Away Due to Expired Lease Contract
Bangkok —
The RCA entertainment venue in Bangkok, a popular nightlife destination for locals and tourists alike, is facing an uncertain future as its lease contract with the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is soon...
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Warns Entertainment Venues that Extended Hours Do Not Cover Alcohol...
National—
At 2:30 PM, on November 4th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, stated to Thai national media about a recent announcement on nighttime service hours to 4 AM in entertainment districts...
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...
Thai Alcohol Business Advisor Petitions Thai Government for Alcohol Sales Law Revision Amid Tourism...
National—
On February 1st, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Kuptajit, the advisor to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA), petitioned the Thai government to consider revising the law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2:00...
Thai Cabinet Approves 24/7 Operation of Entertainment Venues in EEC Areas Including Pattaya
National —
The Thai Cabinet has approved a proposal to allow nightlife venues in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) area to operate 24 hours a day to meet the growing needs of tourists.
This includes...
Thai Health Minister Outlines Measures to Address Health Concerns Amid Extended Entertainment Service Hours
National—
On November 10th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, publicly stated about an affected group by alcoholic beverages, drunk driving victims, who asked the Thai government for countermeasures from the proposed...
Thousands of tourists and Thai Tourism Minister joins the Full Moon Party on Pha...
Surat Thani –
 Thousands of tourists joined in the Full Moon Party on Pha -Ngan Island in Surat Thani and the Minister of Tourism and Sports even visited the party.
More than 10,000 Thai and...
No Evidence of Prostitution Found in Transgender Brawl Incident, Say Bangkok Police
Bangkok—
On March 5th, 2024, the Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt and relevant agencies performed a field inspection for illegal activities including so-called taxi mafia and alleged prostitution, as well as illegal guides, in Soi...