Thai Interior Minister Orders Stricter Age Checks at Bars and Clubs
National —
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.
The warning comes in response...
Thai Authorities to Impose Sobering-Up Areas to Prevent Drunk Driving Amid 4AM Bar Closings
National —
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.
For...
Thai Authorities Led by Anutin Raid Bangkok Entertainment Venue, Allegedly Find Sales of Illicit...
Bangkok—
At 2:20 AM, on December 10th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Chokchai police officers, and relevant agencies launched a raid operation on SONIC, an entertainment...
Pattaya Entertainment Sector Set to Celebrate New Year Overnight Until 6 AM
Pattaya —
Bars and clubs in Pattaya are set to celebrate the New Year with extended operating hours until 6 AM on January 1st, 2024, following the recent decision of the Thai Cabinet.
On Tuesday, November...
Jannaat Nightclub in Pattaya Welcomes All for Diwali This Week
This week people from around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, and Pattaya is no exception which is holding a variety of special events later this week to mark the occasion.
Another...
Thai Health Minister Outlines Measures to Address Health Concerns Amid Extended Entertainment Service Hours
National—
On November 10th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, publicly stated about an affected group by alcoholic beverages, drunk driving victims, who asked the Thai government for countermeasures from the proposed...
Pattaya Private Sector Highlights Rise in Family Tourism Amid Nightlife Service Extension, Advocates Clarity...
National—
On November 10th, 2023, Mr. Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, the Executive Director of Sunshine Hotels & Resorts in Pattaya, publicly revealed that despite the extended-hour service to 4 AM in four pilot provinces, trends in family...
Pattaya Mayor Plans Meeting to Discuss Upcoming 4 AM Bar Closing Policy
Pattaya —
Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, the Mayor of Pattaya, is set to convene a special meeting to discuss preparations for the upcoming 4 AM closing time for nightlife establishments in legal entertainment zones.
The meeting was...
Thai Deputy Prime Minister Clarifies That Alcohol Sales Will Be Allowed During Extended Entertainment...
National—
On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, clarified to Thai national media about the extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces.
At present,...
Currently Legal Nightlife Zones in Pattaya to Test 4 AM Bar Closings from December...
Pattaya —
Legal entertainment zones in Pattaya will get to pioneer 4 AM bar closings after it is implemented on December 15th by the Thai government, revealed Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches.
Mr. Poramase announced on Saturday,...
