Thailand’s Tourism Minister to officially propose the reopening of entertainment venues in most “Blue”...
Bangkok -
Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is planning to officially propose the reopening of entertainment venues, such as bars, nightclubs, karaoke lounges, etc. for foreign tourists in most areas in so-called "Blue...
Stricter ID Checks at Bars and Clubs Ordered Nationwide in Thailand
National —
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a stern warning to entertainment venues caught lax on age verification during today's press conference at the Government House.
The warning comes in response...
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 Government’s Planned Later Closing Times for Nightlife Businesses Challenged by Drunk Driving Victims
National —
A group of anti-drunk driving activists and victims petitioned the Thai government to cancel its plan to extend the closing hours for entertainment businesses.
On Thursday, October 12th, members of the Drink No Drive...
Phuket hotel workers gather to support hotel owner after hotel gets shut down for...
Patong –
Over a hundred Phuket hotel workers gathered at the Patong Bay Hill Resort Hotel in Patong, Phuket, to support hotel owner Preechawut (Prab) Keesin after the hotel was found to be violating legal...
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....
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...
Survey Shows Most Thais Disagree with Later Closing Hours of Nightlife Businesses
National —
According to the findings of the recent Nida Poll survey, most Thai citizens oppose the government's idea of extending the closing hours of the country's nightlife from 2 AM to 4 AM.
The survey,...
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...
Ghanaian Tourist DUI Crash: Fatal Accident in Chiang Mai on First Day of Extended...
Chiang Mai—
At 3:55 AM, on December 16th, 2023, Mueang Chiang Mai police received a car accident report of a Ghanaian tourist driving a sedan colliding with construction workers in the old town of Mueang...