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New Thai Law: Drink Beer at the Wrong Time, Pay $300

New Thai Law: Drink Beer at the Wrong Time, Pay $300

Starting from November 8, anyone caught drinking alcohol in restaurants outside the permitted hours could face a fine of up to 300 USD. According to the new rule, not only sellers but also consumers can be penalized. Those found drinking alcohol outside legal hours (11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–midnight) may be fined up to 10,000 baht (around 300 USD).

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Thailand's New Digital Arrival Card

Citizens from 93 countries can visit Thailand without needing a visa

Citizens from 93 countries can visit Thailand without needing a visa

Glass bridge above the sea in Chachoengsao temple

Glass bridge above the sea in Chachoengsao temple

Thailand - New Tourist Fees Starting in June

Thailand - New Tourist Fees Starting in June

Emirates provides extensive flight options to Bangkok

Emirates provides extensive flight options to Bangkok

Emirates will fly four times a day to Bangkok. This added frequency is in response to growing demand for travel to Thailand's capital city.

Is it legal to smoke marijuana in Thailand?

Is it legal to smoke marijuana in Thailand?

Thailand's deputy prime minister has announced that Thailand does not encourage tourists coming to the country just to smoke marijuana, just two months after decriminalizing the drug.

"Floating railway" from Bangkok to Pa Sak Jolasid dam in Lopburi

"Floating railway" from Bangkok to Pa Sak Jolasid dam in Lopburi

From Saturday, November 5, the National Railway of Thailand (SRT) will start operating a special train from Bangkok to the Pa Sak Jolasid Dam in Lopburi.

The first direct flight from Bangkok to Phu Quoc

The first direct flight from Bangkok to Phu Quoc

On 12th October Phu Quoc welcomes the direct flight from Bangkok for the first time. And it is expected to operate 4 flights per week.

Thailand bans tourists from using sunscreen at marine parks

Thailand bans tourists from using sunscreen at marine parks

To protect coral reefs, the Thai government has enacted a new law banning the use of sunscreen in all national marine parks. The regulation, which took effect on August 4, applies to both visitors and locals.