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Drunk driver kills teenager in late-night crash
Drunk driver kills teenager in late-night crash
Monday 28 July 2025 10:00 AM
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.
Police defend bar closures over alcohol ban
Police defend bar closures over alcohol ban
Friday 11 July 2025 12:56 PM
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.
Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday
Phuket bars allowed to flow on Buddhist holiday
Tuesday 8 July 2025 12:48 PM
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.
New law backs local booze makers
New law backs local booze makers
Sunday 8 June 2025 06:00 PM
BANGKOK: The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
British tourist dies after fall at Patong hotel
British tourist dies after fall at Patong hotel
Wednesday 4 June 2025 12:44 PM
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).
Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong
Ukrainian woman dies after rooftop pool fall in Chalong
Sunday 1 June 2025 09:30 AM
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.
Phuket woman killed by drunk motorbike driver
Phuket woman killed by drunk motorbike driver
Wednesday 21 May 2025 11:18 AM
PHUKET: A 42-year-old Phuket woman was killed when a drunk motorbike rider driving against traffic crashed into her head-on in Pa Khlok late last night (May 20).
Drunk monk arrested in Patong
Drunk monk arrested in Patong
Friday 16 May 2025 09:03 AM
PHUKET: A Buddhist monk was disrobed and arrested in Patong yesterday (May 15) after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
Taxi driver arrested for drunken assault on Thepkrasattri Rd
Taxi driver arrested for drunken assault on Thepkrasattri Rd
Tuesday 13 May 2025 12:10 PM
PHUKET: A 36-year-old taxi driver was arrested yesterday afternoon (May 12) after using a golf club to attack a sedan driver on Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang. 
Local elections, Visakha Bucha Day bring double alcohol ban
Local elections, Visakha Bucha Day bring double alcohol ban
Thursday 8 May 2025 11:59 AM
PHUKET: Major areas across Phuket will face a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol from 6pm Saturday (May 10) through to 6pm Sunday (May 11) as local residents go to the polls on Sunday for municipal elections, while a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol will go into effect from midnight Saturday night to midnight Sunday night as the country observes the Buddhist religious holiday Visakha Bucha Day.
Australian tourist goes out drinking, dies after fall down hotel stairs
Australian tourist goes out drinking, dies after fall down hotel stairs
Friday 2 May 2025 10:04 AM
PHUKET: A 59-year-old Australian tourist has died after falling down a stairwell at a hotel in Patong early yesterday morning (May 1), with police attributing the fall to alcohol intoxication.
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
Phuket Immigration announces closures for May holidays
Thursday 1 May 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
Boat driver fined B10k for tourists drinking alcohol, smoking at Phi Phi Islands
Boat driver fined B10k for tourists drinking alcohol, smoking at Phi Phi Islands
Monday 28 April 2025 05:23 PM
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) took swift action against a group of tourists who were caught smoking and drinking alcohol while swimming at Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park on Saturday (Apr 26).
Campaign to arrest drunk drivers underway
Campaign to arrest drunk drivers underway
Friday 11 April 2025 11:01 AM
PHUKET: The campaign to crack down on road safety began at midnight last night, with Patong Police arresting at least six foreign nationals for drunk driving in the early hours of this morning (Apr 11).
Russian man arrested for drunk and reckless driving
Russian man arrested for drunk and reckless driving
Wednesday 26 March 2025 06:21 PM
PHUKET: Police have arrested a Russian man for reckless driving while intoxicated, after he was caught endangering his family by allowing his children to hang out of his moving vehicle.
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
Thursday 20 March 2025 10:12 AM
BANGKOK: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revised its regulations to allow alcohol consumption within designated areas for certain groups, provided a permit is granted by the park’s chief, according to the department's head.
Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays
Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays
Tuesday 4 March 2025 03:42 PM
BANGKOK: Thailand is preparing to allow limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays to cater to tourists, the latest step in a campaign to attract more overseas visitors.
Restaurants back easing booze laws
Restaurants back easing booze laws
Saturday 15 February 2025 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Eateries support the government's review of the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon as it could benefit restaurants and convenience stores, says the Thai Restaurant Association.
PM orders review of 2-5pm alcohol sale ban
PM orders review of 2-5pm alcohol sale ban
Wednesday 12 February 2025 12:30 PM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a review of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm following calls by business groups for eased regulations to support tourism.
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
Municipal elections to bring another 24-hour alcohol ban
Wednesday 12 February 2025 11:28 AM
PHUKET: While tourists and local residents are enjoying a 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol in observance of the Makha Bucha Buddist religious holiday today (Feb 12), they can look forward to another 24-hour ban on the sale of alcohol for the upcoming local municipality elections.

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