In a fresh bid to contain the continuing spread of COVID-19 in Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Chon Buri, the provincial communicable disease committee issued an announcement today (Friday) forbidding the sale and distribution of liquor from 8pm until 4am, effective from Saturday and until further notice. Gathering to drink alcohol, in a way which […]
More than 100 people, a mix of Thais and foreigners, have been arrested in a South Pattaya raid while allegedly drinking alcohol and smoking shisha and related products at two “restaurants” that Pattaya police stated was violating the current Thai emergency decree to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. The two restaurants in question […]
PATTAYA, May 18 (TNA) – Authorities arrested 20 people for the consumption of alcoholic beverages at a restaurant despite a ban. Administrative officials and police last night raided Sewana restaurant for violating the alcohol sales and consumption ban at restaurants. Authorities found that alcoholic beverages were prepared in the back office of the restaurant and […]
BANGKOK, Jan 29 (TNA) — The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday reported 802 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours and allowed the resumption of businesses and activities on Feb 1 but drinking will be prohibited at Bangkok restaurants. CCSA spokesperson Taweesilp Visanuyothin said 802 new cases comprised 781 local infections […]
A ban on online sales of alcoholic beverages takes effect on Monday, with violators liable to fines and prison terms. Dr Niphon Chinanonwet, director of the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, said on Friday the Dec 7 prohibition, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, was a response to increasing online sales of alcoholic […]
Thailand will officially prohibit selling and promoting alcoholic drinks on every online platform on December 7, following previous notification from the Royal Gazette in early September. The Royal Gazette had published the announcement of “Prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages via electronic sales nationwide, B.E. 2563” on September 8 as alcohol nowadays became more […]
Bang Saen, Chonburi – The ban of alcohol sales and drinking is being enforced at Bang Saen beach after local residents were blaming domestic tourists for leaving a large amount of trash on a beach in Sane Suk last month. Social media and local Chonburi residents are blaming tourists for leaving a large amount of […]
The new national police chief has ordered the suspension of drink-driving checkpoints until police can ensure the transparency of the tests. Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk laid down the order at a meeting with 496 senior police officers, commanders and higher, at the Royal Thai Police Sports Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road on Friday. Full story: […]
