4 AM Closing Time for Nightspots in Tourism Areas Postponed Indefinitely, says Thai Minister...
National —
The proposal to allow nightspots in tourism areas to stay open until 4 AM has been postponed indefinitely, revealed the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Tuesday, December 20th.
The Cabinet has indefinitely postponed the...
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...
Bangkok to Get Later Nightlife Closing Hours, Says Prime Minister
National —
The Thai government will initially permit bars and nightclubs in four provinces, including Chonburi, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok, to operate until 4 AM, as announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday,...
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 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 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 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 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...
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...
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...