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Thai Government Updates Traffic Act with Stricter Alcohol Limits, Extends VAT Reduction to 2025

On September 20th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024. This regulation repeals the 1994 and 2017 versions, establishing updated procedures for testing alcohol levels in drivers. The main method for testing will be through breathalyzer devices, with urine and blood tests […]

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Investigation into more illegal alcohol deaths expanded

Two more deaths have taken the toll in Bangkok’s moonshine methanol scare to six, as investigators widen their search for those producing and selling the deadly rotgut beyond the city’s northern suburbs. Methanol herbal liquor-related deaths rise to four Dr Pairoj Surattanawanich, deputy director-general of the Department of Medical Services, said on Wednesday that two […]

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Two brothers arrested over contaminated herbal liqueurs

Two brothers were arrested today in connection with the sale of herbal liqueurs laced with methanol, which have, so far, caused three deaths, left one person blind and put 14 others on ventilators. Three deaths from Methanol liquor in Bangkok According to police, the two brothers, only identified as “Surasak” and “Surachai”, confessed to producing […]

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Three deaths from Methanol liquor in Bangkok

UPDATE: The death toll from methanol poisoning linked to illegal alcohol in Bangkok has risen to three, raising widespread concern, the Bangkok Post reports. Authorities have identified several victims who consumed tainted homemade alcohol, which contained dangerous levels of methanol, a toxic substance often used in industrial applications. The adulterated liquor caused three deaths, blinded […]

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Alcohol Sales Prohibited in Thailand During Religious Holidays on July 20-21, 2024; Except at International Airports

On Saturday, July 20th, 2024, Thailand will observe Dharma Day, followed by the start of Buddhist Lent on Sunday, July 21st, 2024. Alcohol Sales Allowed on Thai Religious Holidays at Major Airports to Boost Tourism These major religious days have been honored by the Thai people for generations. During this period, citizens will participate in […]

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Alcohol Sales Allowed on Thai Religious Holidays at Major Airports to Boost Tourism

On July 4th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit chaired the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee meeting to discuss new packaging and warning label regulations for domestic and imported alcohol, to be finalized by November 27th, 2024. Thai PM Srettha to Consider Lifting Alcohol Sales Time Restrictions These regulations will be further reviewed by member […]

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