Thailand Alcohol Sale Law: Clarified, Not Changed
Overview of Thailand’s Alcohol Sale Law Changes in 2025 By Lawrence Davis Thailand alcohol sale law regulations were clarified, not reformed, in June 2025, when the Royal Gazette formally codified…
Foreign tourism at core of casino bill
The controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, currently under review, is focused on attracting foreign tourism while implementing strict measures to limit local access due to concerns about gambling addiction. Pakorn Nilprapunt,…
Angry British man pays compensation to Thai lady
A Thai woman accepted an apology with compensation from a British man who smashed a glass next to her because a dog next to her was barking. Amavalee Tongfak, 37,…
UOB Live boss apologies for the behaviour of VIP guests heckling Ed Sheeran at Emsphere
In a letter issued on behalf of UOB Live, the concert venue, group chairwoman Supaluck Umpujh offered a “sincere apology” for what happened. “On behalf of the UOB Live management…
Why are Chinese tourists not coming to Thailand?
In 2023Thailand’s booming tourist industry is missing one key ingredient : the Chinese. From January, Thailand’s tourist industry had been licking its lips at the imminent arrival of millions of…
Extended night life hours to start on December 15
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has approved an extension of opening hours for nightlife venues, such as pubs and bars, until 4 am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, and Phuket…
Top panel to review casino plan
In an effort to address the issue of illegal casinos and boost the country’s economy, MPs from various parties proposed in a resolution that the House of Representatives establish a…