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New alcohol law sparks backlash over midnight drinking fines

November 10, 2025

Thailand’s new alcohol control law imposes a 10,000-baht fine for drinking after midnight, drawing criticism for hurting tourism and nightlife businesses

Singapore extends pub and bar hours to boost economy

August 08, 2025

Starting August 18, restaurant-bars, pubs, and nightclubs in the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay areas will be able to apply for an extension of liquor licenses until 4am on Thursdays and Fridays, as part of a year-long pilot program aimed at revitalising the area.

The story behind Soi Cowboy: Bangkok’s legendary nightlife strip

THURSDAY, MAY 01, 2025

Tucked away between Sukhumvit Soi 21 and 23, just a short walk from Asok BTS and Sukhumvit MRT stations, lies one of Bangkok’s most iconic nightlife destinations—Soi Cowboy.

Prayut orders clampdown on midnight closing for bars, pubs

SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2022

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told officials to clamp down on entertainment venues that are flouting the midnight closing rule, a government spokeswoman said on Sunday.

Songkran parties likely to double or triple Covid cases, expert warns

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022

A medical expert on Thursday warned that Thailand’s Covid-19 cases would likely double or triple after the long Songkran holidays due to parties at many entertainment venues, in a repeat of last year’s events.

Interior Ministry to do a new survey of night entertainment zones

MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015

THE INTERIOR Ministry will re-check and survey night entertainment zones, set up in 2002, to formulate new zonings in six months - as city development and better transport access may have changed many areas, Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya said yesterd