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Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Brit in doctor’s death case faces nominee business charges
Tuesday 9 June 2026 10:03 AM
KOH PANGAN: A British motorcyclist charged in the death of a prominent doctor on Koh Phangan will also face charges of running a tour boat business through a Thai nominee.
Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure
Panel calls for overhaul of alcohol tax structure
Wednesday 3 June 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has recommended restructuring the alcoholic beverage tax system to help reduce consumption.
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
TAT advises tourists of updated alcohol sales hours in Thailand
Saturday 30 May 2026 11:53 AM
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has issued a public advisory informing visitors of updated alcohol sales regulations in Thailand, following the publication of new rules in the Royal Gazette.
Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight
Thailand extends alcohol sales time from 11am to midnight
Friday 29 May 2026 12:45 PM
BANGKOK: The Royal Gazette website on Thursday (May 28) published an announcement from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee regarding revised regulations on alcohol sales hours under B.E. 2569.
Alcohol ban for Visakha Bucha holiday
Alcohol ban for Visakha Bucha holiday
Friday 29 May 2026 09:39 AM
PHUKET: Phuket residents and visitors are being reminded that alcohol sales will be banned islandwide during the Visakha Bucha holiday this weekend, with exemptions only for legally registered service establishments, hotels and approved venues.
Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal Nonthaburi crash
Anti-corruption official tests drunk after fatal Nonthaburi crash
Friday 29 May 2026 09:30 AM
NONTHABURI: A senior official of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was found drunk after his pickup truck crashed into a motorcycle, severing a delivery rider’s arm and killing him, before allegedly attempting to flee in Nonthaburi on Wednesday night (May 27).
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Police seize motorbikes after bypass road racing tip-off
Wednesday 27 May 2026 10:22 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Police seized three motorbikes after a raid on a group of teenagers involved in illegal street racing on the bypass road early this morning (May 27).
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Man arrested for shooting neighbour in drunken dispute
Tuesday 19 May 2026 08:47 AM
PHUKET: A man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting his neighbour during an argument over drinking alcohol in Wichit early yesterday morning (May 18).
Government offices to close for May holidays
Government offices to close for May holidays
Friday 1 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration, like all government offices, remains open today (May 1), but will be closed ‒ again, like all other government offices ‒ for three public holidays this month.
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
National Songkran road accidents, injuries down 20% on 2025
Friday 17 April 2026 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Traffic accidents and injuries over the first six “dangerous days” of the Songkran holiday were down by 20% from the same period a year ago, while fatalities declined by 6.5%, according to data released yesterday (Apr 16).
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Bangkok Songkran to be alcohol-free and end at 10pm
Wednesday 8 April 2026 02:15 PM
BANGKOK: Bangkok will ensure water splashing remains alcohol-free citywide during Songkran, with all such activities to end by 10pm.
Man drowns at Khlong Mudong
Man drowns at Khlong Mudong
Wednesday 1 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A 67-year-old man was found dead after apparently falling into the water at Khlong Mudong Viewpoint late last night (Mar 31).
Phuket officials confirm alcohol ban for Makha Bucha
Phuket officials confirm alcohol ban for Makha Bucha
Friday 27 February 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Patong Mayor Lalita Maneesri has confirmed that all business with current, valid entertainment licences will be exempt from the nationwide alcohol ban to come into effect next Tuesday (Mar 3) for the national Buddhist holiday Makha Bucha Day
Breath test refusal equals drink-driving
Breath test refusal equals drink-driving
Monday 23 February 2026 11:00 AM
BANGKOK: Police have warned that a refusal to take a breathalyser test will be treated as equivalent to drink-driving.
Drunken ‘dancing foreigner’ charged for public disturbance
Drunken ‘dancing foreigner’ charged for public disturbance
Wednesday 4 February 2026 11:04 AM
PHUKET: Phuket police have confirmed that a foreign man who went viral after being filmed dancing in the middle of the Sai Yuan intersection in Rawai has been arrested and charged with causing a public disturbance, after concerned motorists warned the behaviour could lead to serious accidents.
Alcohol sales banned nationwide during advance voting this weekend
Alcohol sales banned nationwide during advance voting this weekend
Saturday 31 January 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Alcohol sales will be prohibited nationwide tonight through tomorrow evening as Thailand holds advance voting for the upcoming parliamentary elections, election officials have confirmed.
Alcohol sales banned nationwide for advance voting
Alcohol sales banned nationwide for advance voting
Friday 23 January 2026 12:48 PM
PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of alcohol will be enforced next weekend for advance voting in the Feb 8 national election.
Frenchman killed by drunk driver
Frenchman killed by drunk driver
Saturday 10 January 2026 05:25 PM
PHUKET: A French man has died after being struck by a car driven by an intoxicated motorist who allegedly ploughed through multiple vehicles and fled the scene in Phuket Old Town about midday today (Jan 10).
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
Myanmar man stabbed in drunken fight on luxury yacht
Thursday 8 January 2026 04:56 PM
PHUKET: A Myanmar national was seriously injured in a knife stabbing aboard a yacht at Yacht Haven Marina in Mai Khao this morning (Jan 8), with police taking another Myanmar national into custody at the scene.
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
New Year traffic accidents claim 207 lives in five days
Monday 5 January 2026 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: There were 1,185 traffic accidents over the first five days of the New Year travel period, claiming 207 people's lives and injuring 1,141 others.

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