Thai Cabinet Approves Extended Bar Hours, Official Duration and Areas to Be Announced Tomorrow
National —
The Thai Cabinet has approved, in principle, the extension of operating hours for entertainment venues, Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced on Tuesday, October 24th.
However, the official duration and...
Survey Shows Most Thais Disagree with Later Closing Hours of Nightlife Businesses
National —
According to the findings of the recent Nida Poll survey, most Thai citizens oppose the government's idea of extending the closing hours of the country's nightlife from 2 AM to 4 AM.
The survey,...
Thai Government’s Planned Later Closing Times for Nightlife Businesses Challenged by Drunk Driving Victims
National —
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...
Thai Public Health Minister Says No to 4 AM Pub Closing, Except Possibly in...
National —
On Sunday, February 19th, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told a meeting of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) board that his ministry opposes a proposal from the Tourism Ministry to expand the...
UPDATE: More details released on Phuket Festival 2023
Phuket –
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...
Kata Walking Street Event is Under Way
Kata –
The Kata Walking Street is being held until February 19th.
Mr. Kan Prachumpan, the CEO of the KW Plaza, told the Phuket Express that Kata and Karon are one of the most famous places...
Phuket Invites Everyone to Join the Lantern Festival for the Beginning of Chinese New...
Phuket –
The Phuket Municipality is inviting people to join in the annual Lantern Festival in Phuket Old Town for the beginning of the Chinese New Year.
The Phuket City Mayor Saroj Angkanapilart told the Phuket...
4 AM Closing Time for Nightspots in Tourism Areas Postponed Indefinitely, says Thai Minister...
National —
The proposal to allow nightspots in tourism areas to stay open until 4 AM has been postponed indefinitely, revealed the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Tuesday, December 20th.
The Cabinet has indefinitely postponed the...
Thai Public Health Minister says he disagrees with 4 AM nightspot closing, says it...
National —
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he disagreed with allowing nightspots in certain tourism spots to stay open until 4 AM because it could spread Covid-19.
Anutin, who is the main proponent of...
No decisions yet on proposal to extend closing times to 4AM for Thai nightlife,...
Bangkok, Thailand-
A proposal by The Thai Tourism Authority to allow foreign tourism zones like parts of Pattaya and Phuket to allow nightlife venues to legally open until 4 AM appears to still have no...
