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...
Thai Government Moves Forward with Extending Nightlife Hours in Some Areas, Pattaya May Be...
National—
On October 30th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, revealed to Thai media an extension of the opening hours of entertainment venues in certain tourist locations to stimulate tourism during the high...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
13 Teen Motorcyclists Arrested for Causing Annoyance at Songkran Event on Khao San Road
Bangkok—
At 11:00 PM, on April 12th, 2024, Chana Songkhram police officers performed a traffic control inspection at the Songkran event on Khao San road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, and captured 13 motorcyclists who allegedly gathered...
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....
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,...