Covid-19 infections could reach ten thousand within 5 days after entertainment venues reopen, Public...
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Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the number of daily infections could significantly increase to ten thousand within 3-5 days after entertainment venues had legally reopened in much of Thailand on June...
Big Joke to discuss with relevant officials about legally reopening nightlife industry, extending business...
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Big Joke, Assistant of the National Police Chief is going to officially discuss with Phuket officials and the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, about legally extending restaurants closing time and drinking hours.
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UPDATE: More details released on Phuket Festival 2023
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More details have been released on the Phuket Festival 2023 which will be held this month.
Our previous story:
The so-called and self-proclaimed “Biggest Festival” will be held in Phuket Old Town later this month.
Now...
Thai Politician Raises Concerns on Nightlife Extensions
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Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list MP for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, advised the government to implement stricter laws before allowing bars to extend their operating hours until 4 AM.Mr. Thanakorn, who is...
Thai Prime Minister orders strict nationwide enforcement of midnight closing times for entertainment venues
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Surprised by hard earlier closings this weekend in Bangkok and Pattaya?
There may be more coming. The Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha has personally ordered relevant law enforcement agencies to crack down on venues...
Patong entertainment businesses will generate at least 10 million Baht per night after legally...
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After Patong entertainment businesses are legally open, they will generate at least 10 million Baht per night, said the president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA).
First, a reference story to be...
Thai Government Backtracks, Says Entertainment Venues Will be Allowed to Serve Alcohol During Extended...
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On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, clarified to Thai national media about the extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces.
At present,...
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 Samui to attend the Full Moon Party on March 24th...
Thai Health Minister Outlines Measures to Address Health Concerns Amid Extended Entertainment Service Hours
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On November 10th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, publicly stated about an affected group by alcoholic beverages, drunk driving victims, who asked the Thai government for countermeasures from the proposed...
Thai Government’s Planned Later Closing Times for Nightlife Businesses Challenged by Drunk Driving Victims
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A group of anti-drunk driving activists and victims petitioned the Thai government to cancel its plan to extend the closing hours for entertainment businesses.
On Thursday, October 12th, members of the Drink No Drive...
