Tag: Discotheque

Bars and pubs in Soi Cowboy, just next to Terminal 21, Bangkok

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May 29, 2026

Thailand Extends Permitted Alcohol Sales Hours To 11am–midnight In Regulatory Update

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has officially extended permitted hours for alcohol sales to between 11:00 a.m. and midnight, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Thursday. Thailand Imposes Stiff Fines on Drinkers in Tightened Alcohol Laws The regulatory change, signed by Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat on May […]

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Pattaya

December 16, 2023

Pattaya to Officially Enjoy Longer Legal Entertainment Hours From Today

Entertainment venues in legal areas in Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Koh Samui will be officially allowed to stay open until 4 AM for the first night today, December 15th, in line with the government’s tourism stimulus policy. Thai Authorities to Impose Sobering-Up Areas to Prevent Drunk Driving Amid 4AM Bar Closings Bars and […]

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December 15, 2023

Stricter ID Checks at Bars and Clubs Ordered Nationwide in Thailand

Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a stern warning to entertainment venues caught lax on age verification during today’s press conference at the Government House. Former Thai boxing champion Somrak Kamsing denies rape allegation The warning comes in response to a viral story of a Thai boxing Olympic medallist, Somluck Kamsing, who […]

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December 11, 2023

Thai Authorities to Impose Sobering-Up Areas to Prevent Drunk Driving Amid 4AM Bar Closings

Entertainment venues that are set to stay open until 4 AM in line with the Thai government’s policy have been ordered to set up sobering-up areas to prevent patrons from driving home drunk. Bangkok pub closed for 5 years after 120 patrons failed drug tests last night The announcement was made by the National Alcohol […]

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A pub restaurant in Khao San Road, Bangkok

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November 28, 2023December 5, 2023

Pubs and bars in parts of Thailand a step closer to 4am closing

The Cabinet agreed in principle on Tuesday to an amendment to the Interior Ministry’s regulations which would allow pubs and bars in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Chon Buri and Koh Samui to stay open until 4am. Thai Interior Minister Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing It was not, however, specified when the new […]

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Thailand's Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.

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November 7, 2023December 5, 2023

Thai Interior Minister Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a clarification on Tuesday, saying that nightspots in the four areas where opening hours will be extended will be able to serve alcohol until 4am under their existing licences. Thailand Trials 4 AM Closures for Nightlife to Boost Tourism Mr Anutin earlier said although bar opening hours in Bangkok, Chiang […]

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November 6, 2023December 5, 2023

Thailand Trials 4 AM Closures for Nightlife to Boost Tourism

BANGKOK (NNT) – Thailand is set to test extended hours for entertainment venues in four provinces as part of a pilot project to boost tourism revenue. The initiative, scheduled to commence on December 15, will allow nightspots in selected tourist-heavy cities across the Central, East, South, and Northern regions to operate until 4 a.m. Entertainment […]

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Pattaya

November 2, 2023

Pattaya Authorities Hold Public Hearing on Extending Bar Closing Hours to 4 AM

A group of business operators in Pattaya met with law enforcement officials to discuss extending the legal operating hours of nighttime businesses to 4 AM in a bid to boost tourism revenue. Thai Cabinet Approves Extended Bar Hours The meeting, which took place on November 1st, was attended by Pol. Maj. Gen. Nanthawut Suwanlaong, Deputy […]

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