Thailand Plans to Lift Decades-Old Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban After Recent Outcry

Thailand's National Alcohol Policy Committee has unanimously approved the repeal of a longstanding prohibition on alcohol sales during afternoon hours. The decision, announced late...

Thai Government Clarifies No Ban on Private Sector Festive Activities, But Urges Sensitivity in...

Bangkok, October 25, 2025 – Ms. Traisulee Traisoranakul, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, has refuted claims that the Cabinet, during a special meeting on...

Thailand MPs, Alcohol Control Groups Criticize Partial Easing of Alcohol Sales Ban on Buddhist...

BANGKOK, May 10th, 2025 — Thailand has introduced a limited relaxation of its decades-long ban on alcohol sales during five major Buddhist holidays, effective...

Important: Bar Closure and Alcohol Sales Ban Days in Thailand in 2025 and What...

Pattaya — In 2025, several alcohol-free days are scheduled in Thailand. On these days, most bars and entertainment venues will be closed to observe religious...

Thousands of Foreign Tourists Flock to Koh Phangan for Full Moon Party Amidst Festive...

Surat Thani— On March 23rd, 2024, Surat Thani local media reported a large number of foreign tourists ferry traveling to Koh Phangan and Koh...

Gentlemen’s Lounge and Gogo Bar for Sale in Patong

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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...

Phuket to Hold Discover Countdown 2024 in Phuket Old Town

Phuket – The Discover Phuket Countdown 2024 will be held from December 30th to December 31st at the Phuket Old Town. The Phuket City Mayor...

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...

Thai Interior Minister Orders Stricter ID Checks at Entertainment Venues Nationwide

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...