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New intoxication rules take effect, Royal Gazette announces
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Thailand introduces new intoxication checks under law, allowing sellers to assess drunken behaviour using standardised tests from March 28.
Nonthaburi tops drink-driving cases with 290 in New Year crackdown
SUNDAY, JANUARY 04, 2026
The Department of Probation reported 2,957 drink-driving cases nationwide over the first five days of the New Year 2026 road safety crackdown, with Nonthaburi recording the highest total at 290.
TFRD seeks Bangkok pubs’ cooperation to curb drink-driving crashes over New Year
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025
TFRD seeks Bangkok nightlife cooperation on three steps to curb drink-driving over New Year, including no sales to under-20s and intoxicated patrons.
Public outraged by 'unlocking sales and drinking hours' decision as unjustified
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Public backlash against the decision to extend alcohol sales and drinking hours, citing lack of legitimacy and potential health risks, despite being legal.
Anti-alcohol groups, drunk driving victims to rally against easing of alcohol sale rules
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025
Anti-alcohol groups and drunk driving victims will rally at Government House to oppose plans to extend bar hours to 4am and lift Thailand’s afternoon sales ban.
Drunk woman driving against traffic causes crashes involving over ten vehicles
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
A drunk woman driving a BMW against traffic in Nonthaburi caused crashes involving over ten vehicles. Police confirmed her blood alcohol level was 205 mg%.
OAG tightens prosecution guidelines for drunk driving cases
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has issued new prosecution guidelines for drunk driving cases, emphasising the confiscation of vehicles if motorists exhibit behaviour that disregards the safety of others.
Drunk taxi driver crashes into Government House fence
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025
A breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol level of 195 milligrams per 100 milliliters, which exceeds the legal limit
Somsak threatens disciplinary action against 'drunk driving' hospital director
THURSDAY, MAY 01, 2025
Health Minister vows legal and disciplinary action after a hospital director allegedly drove drunk, injuring two cameramen in Chaiyaphum.
Selling alcohol on Makha Bucha Day will result in punishment, warns police
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Any entrepreneurs who sell alcohol on Makha Bucha Day, which falls on Wednesday (February 12) this year, will face up to six years imprisonment and/or up to a 10,000 baht fine, the Royal Thai Police warned on Monday.