Thai Cabinet Greenlights Amendments to Alcoholic Beverages Control Law Despite Opposition
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On March 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai cabinet approved five bills to amend the alcoholic beverage control law. These proposed changes included extending selling hours and permitting more flexibility for...
Thai Parliament Votes to Deliberate Further on Opening Entertainment Complexes With Legal Casinos
National—
At 8:10 PM, on March 28th, 2024, the Thai House of Parliament voted to agree on deliberation on the study of opening an Entertainment Complex, which would include a legal casino, to tackle illegal...
Minister Puangpet Rolls Out Anti-E-Cigarette Measures in Bangkok Schools
PRESS RELEASE:
Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Puangpet Chunlaiad, has issued policies aimed at preventing e-cigarettes from falling into the hands of young students, targeting administrators of 437 schools in Bangkok.
Minister Puangpet expressed...
Thai Parliament Officially Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
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Thailand's parliament has overwhelmingly passed legislation that legalizes same-sex marriage.
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, the House of Representatives voted 399 to 10 in favor of the "Marriage Equality Bill," with two abstentions and...
Police Officer Faces Hefty Fine for Fatal Bike Crash
PRESS RELEASE:
The Bangkok Civil Court has mandated Police Lance Corporal Norawich Buadok to compensate the family of Dr Waraluck Supawatjariyakul, an eye doctor fatally struck by his motorcycle at a pedestrian crossing in 2022,...
Pattaya Mayor Eyes Opportunity in Casino-Entertainment Complex Project, Jomtien Suggested as Prime Location
Pattaya —
Pattaya City Mayor, Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, has voiced his support for the draft of the "Comprehensive Entertainment Facilities Act," which paves the way for the development of entertainment complexes in Thailand, including legal...
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Egyptian Man Attacks Taxi Driver and Damages His Taxi in Phuket
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An Egyptian man attacked a taxi driver and damaged his taxi car in Cherng Talay on Friday night (March 22nd).
Captain Khajonkiet Kamwichairat of the Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that they...
Thailand’s Top Cops Transferred to PMs Office Temporarily During Gambling Investigation
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At 11:00 AM, on March 20th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin summoned Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukvimol, the commissioner general of the Royal Thai Police, and Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakparn, the Deputy National Police...
Investigation on Foreigners Using Thai Nominees to Run Businesses Continues in Phuket
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In Phuket, the Thai police are investigating vehicle rental businesses in the Thalang district for potential illegal practices. The inquiry, led by Region 8 Police Commander Lieutenant Colonel Suraphong Thanomjit, focuses on the...
