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BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum has reassured Thai business operators that the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm will be lifted in time for the New Year holiday.

Wednesday 3 December 2025 09:57 AM

Man dies after suicide attempt at home in Srisoonthon

PHUKET: A 49-year-old man from Hat Yai died shortly after being rushed to Thalang Hospital late last night (Nov 24) after he was found attempting to hang himself inside a house in Srisoonthon, Thalang District.

Tuesday 25 November 2025 11:41 AM

Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer

BANGKOK: SET-listed Carabao Group Plc is preparing to produce Tsingtao beer as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Thailand.

Saturday 15 November 2025 10:30 AM

Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales

BANGKOK: The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.

Friday 14 November 2025 09:29 AM

Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law

BANGKOK: A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet tomorrow (Nov 13) to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said yesterday.

Wednesday 12 November 2025 10:34 AM

Restaurants voice concern over new alcohol law

BANGKOK: The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.

Wednesday 29 October 2025 11:24 AM

Eased alcohol rules ‘could strain healthcare’

BANGKOK: The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.

Tuesday 28 October 2025 09:12 AM

Arther pub raided for allowing minors, operating without licence

PHUKET: Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have raided a popular pub in Phuket Town after discovering that the venue was operating without a licence and allowing minors as young as 17 to enter and drink alcohol.

Tuesday 21 October 2025 10:47 AM

Phuket health officials clarify alcohol advertising rules

PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PHHO) has confirmed that images of drinks in glasses that are in no way directly promoting alcohol are allowed in promotion of events and venues on the island.

Thursday 18 September 2025 09:00 AM

Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Disease Control Department on Friday (Sept 12) clarified that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains in force, dispelling confusion among vendors over a recent legal change.

Saturday 13 September 2025 10:11 AM

New Alcohol Control Act brings tougher advertising, sales rules

PHUKET: The Royal Gazette has published a Royal Command enacting the Alcohol Control Act (No. 2), B.E. 2568 (2025), introducing stricter rules on the advertising, marketing and sale of alcoholic beverages in Thailand.

Friday 12 September 2025 10:39 AM

Senate approves eased alcohol rules

BANGKOK: The Senate has approved the amended Alcohol Control Bill, easing restrictions on alcohol-related communication and offering greater support for local brewers and small-scale producers.

Wednesday 6 August 2025 09:35 AM

Drunk driver kills teenager in late-night crash

PHUKET: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a violent crash on Thepkrasattri Rd in the final hour of Friday (July 25) after a drunk driver lost control of her sedan and veered across the central median, slamming head-on into the teen’s motorbike.

Monday 28 July 2025 10:00 AM

Police defend bar closures over alcohol ban

PHUKET: Phuket police have defended their closing of selected bars and restaurants across the island, saying that only service establishments with valid licenses are allowed to sell alcohol during the Buddhist holidays.

Friday 11 July 2025 12:56 PM

Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday

PHUKET: Bars and entertainment venues in Phuket are allowed to sell alcohol on Asarnha Bucha Day this Thursday (July 10) and Wan Khao Pansa on Friday (July 11), and other big Buddhist holidays, the Phuket Provincial Police chief has confirmed.

Tuesday 8 July 2025 12:48 PM

New law backs local booze makers

BANGKOK: The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.

Sunday 8 June 2025 06:00 PM

British tourist dies after fall at Patong hotel

PHUKET: A 58-year-old British tourist has died after a fall from a walkway at a hotel in Patong in the early hours of this morning (June 4).

Wednesday 4 June 2025 12:44 PM

Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong

PHUKET: A 28-year-old Ukrainian tourist died in the early hours of yesterday morning (May 31) after falling from the rooftop of a three-storey villa in Chalong.

Sunday 1 June 2025 09:30 AM

Phuket woman killed by drunk motorbike driver