Opening hours for bars, malls, and many other venues could be shrunk to save...
National —
The Thai Energy Ministry is eyeing to forcefully mandate an electricity-saving campaign for households and businesses such as shopping malls, gas stations, or nightlife venues, to battle the rising prices of liquefied natural...
Phuket Governor orders strict measurements to prevent severe incidents at educational places
Phuket –
The Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew has ordered strict measurements in order to prevent severe incidents inside educational places.
The meeting held this morning (October 7th) at the Phuket Provincial Hall came after more than...
Alcohol sales ban for end of Buddhist Lent Day on Monday, October 10th
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Monday, October 10th when alcohol sales will be banned.
Our previous story:
Buddhist Lent begins marks the beginning of the three–month period where all monks...
Thailand’s Covid-19 Center announces end of Emergency Decree and CCSA dissolution, effective October 1st
National -
The general meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday, September 23rd, has announced the end of the Emergency Decree and the dissolution of the CCSA, effective October 1st.
After more...
Thai Cabinet Committee approves 45-day extension of visa exemption and 30-day of Visa on...
National -
The Cabinet Committee on Tuesday, September 20th, approved the visa exemption period extension for foreign tourists from 30 days to 45 days from October 2022 to March 2023.
The Visa on Arrival (VOA) will...
Patong warns that no fireworks and floating lanterns are allowed
Patong, Phuket –
The Patong Municipality has warned the public that no fireworks or floating lanterns are allowed for any event, unless special approval is given by Patong officials, with punishment strictly being enforced.
The Patong...
Thai Democrat Party demanded Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act withdrawal from council’s consideration on...
Bangkok -
The Democrat Party demanded the withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act, drafted by the draft committee, reasoning that it was a lax law that could cause negative affect to the society.
Several...
Thai Constitutional Court to rule on Prayut’s ministry term limit controversy on September 30th
Bangkok -
The Constitutional Court on Wednesday, September 14th, set a date for its verdict on General Prayut Chan-O'Cha's eight-year ministerial term limit to be on September 30th at 3:00 PM.
After receiving additional documents as...
UPDATE: Phuket Educational Office investigating over school director allegedly assaulting 8-year-old student, director denies...
Phuket-
The Phuket Provincial Educational Office is investigating over a school director allegedly assaulting an 8-year-old student.
Our previous stories:
The Phuket Provincial Police Commander Major General Sermphan Sirikong has ordered a transparency investigation over the accusation.
Ms....
Law enforcement officers give owners 15 days to demolish structures encroaching on beach in...
Thalang -
Officers have placed notices which give the order to demolish structures within 15 days that have encroached on public areas on the Lay Phang Beach in Cherng Talay.
A team of Phuket officers led...
