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...
Thai Tourism Minister says 4 AM legal nightlife closings in tourist areas still on...
Bangkok, Thailand-
The Thai Tourism Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who is also in charge of sports, stated today to the Thai media that the Thai Cabinet will discuss a proposal to extend legal nightlife closing in...
Thai Cabinet Approves Extended Bar Hours, Official Duration and Areas to Be Announced Tomorrow
National —
The Thai Cabinet has approved, in principle, the extension of operating hours for entertainment venues, Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced on Tuesday, October 24th.
However, the official duration and...
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...
Thai Deputy PM Personally Inspects Nightlife in Bangkok After Closing Times Were Extended
Bangkok—
At 11:30 PM, on December 16th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, and relevant agencies conducted a field inspection on the entertainment district in Khao San Road,...
Thai Public Health Minister says he disagrees with 4 AM nightspot closing, says it...
National —
 Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he disagreed with allowing nightspots in certain tourism spots to stay open until 4 AM because it could spread Covid-19.
Anutin, who is the main proponent of...
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...
Covid-19 infections could reach ten thousand within 5 days after entertainment venues reopen, Public...
National -
 Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the number of daily infections could significantly increase to ten thousand within 3-5 days after entertainment venues had legally reopened in much of Thailand on June...
Interior Ministry Mulls Over Extending Nightlife Hours in Other Provinces
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Interior of Thailand has reiterated the need to assess the pilot areas that allow entertainment venues to remain open until 4 AM before considering the expansion to other provinces or...