Thailand has flipped a long-standing switch today, December 3, 2025: for the first time in decades, alcohol sales are allowed between 2:00pm and 5:00pm as part of a bold six-month experiment. The 180-day trial—confirmed in the Royal Gazette on December 2—was set in motion after growing calls from tourism bosses, hotel owners, nightlife operators and even ordinary drinkers who argued that the afternoon ban had outlived its usefulness in a modern, travel-heavy Thailand. Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Sarum was among those who flagged the issue two weeks ago, telling reporters that the National Alcohol Policy Committee found the afternoon restriction “outdated” and incompatible with contemporary lifestyles, tourism demands and the wider economy. The committee also acknowledged an awkward side effect: the ban encouraged off-the-books sales from tiny neighborhood shops and community groceries, creating a shadow market that was harder to regulate than a transparent, lawful window of afternoon trading. So…
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What reads like the script of a high-stakes real estate thriller has landed a group of Phuket buyers in a very real, very costly nightmare. Dozens of Thai and foreign purchasers say they were sold the dream of luxury pool villas — only to find unfinished shells, disappearing developers and a tangled web of politics and power that’s stalled any hope of swift justice. Collectively, the victims estimate losses in excess of 100 million baht. The story centers on an agent named Chaiwat, who presented himself as the man behind property firms called Alicha Grand and Alisha Property. He convinced buyers that he owned the land for a high-end villa project in Phuket. Lured by glossy brochures, staged promo photos (reportedly featuring foreign models) and promises of resort-style living, many signed contracts for villas priced between 15 and 20 million baht. But the villas never reached completion. Buyers paid deposits…
Alex and Jay are back with another lively roundup of the stories making waves across Thailand and Southeast Asia. From flood relief packages and controversial government decisions to tense maritime face-offs and the occasional bizarre accident, this episode serves up a little bit of everything — equal parts serious news and eyebrow-raising moments. Cabinet ditches extra long weekends for 2026 In a move that will please some and frustrate others, Thailand’s Cabinet has dropped its plan to introduce extra public holidays for 2026. Officials said the idea clashed with economic and administrative needs — especially in industries that rely on steady workflow and in public services where sudden extra days off could create bottlenecks. Supporters of more long weekends were hoping for extra mini-vacations, but voices in business and government warned that productivity and essential services could suffer. The Cabinet ultimately decided to stick with the current holiday calendar and…
In a case that could be pulled straight from an international crime drama, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced the arrest of six foreign nationals this week on charges ranging from large‑scale financial fraud and people‑trafficking to major narcotics smuggling. Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart revealed the sweeping operation, which saw suspects nabbed across Bangkok and Chon Buri as investigators closed in on alleged cross‑border criminal networks. The first name on the list is Pan, a 41‑year‑old Chinese national wanted back home for allegedly defrauding banks of a staggering 560 million yuan — roughly 2.8 billion baht. Authorities say Pan falsified business information to secure loans and siphoned off more than 80 million yuan for illicit gains. He entered Thailand on a tourist visa in May of last year and reportedly overstayed, settling at a salon in Chon Buri where officers eventually tracked him down and made the arrest. Next…
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Bangkok woke up under a gray blanket this morning. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre’s 07:00 update on December 3 shows a sharp slip in air quality — the city’s average PM2.5 is 47.1 μg/m³, comfortably above the national safety threshold of 37.5 μg/m³. In plain terms: the air is cranky, and it’s asking for special treatment. Some pockets of the city are worse off than others. Twelve districts are ringing particularly loud alarm bells with readings that move from “unpleasant” toward “concerning”: Bang Rak: 59.4 μg/m³ Sathorn: 58.8 μg/m³ Lat Krabang: 56.2 μg/m³ Min Buri: 53.5 μg/m³ Bang Kho Laem: 53.5 μg/m³ Nong Khaem: 53.4 μg/m³ Khlong Sam Wa: 53.3 μg/m³ Prawet: 53.1 μg/m³ Pathum Wan: 52.4 μg/m³ Bang Khen: 52.1 μg/m³ Bang Na: 51.4 μg/m³ Khlong San: 50.5 μg/m³ Southern Bangkok — and especially Bang Rak and Sathorn — tops the list with the highest numbers, so residents…
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Rank Name 1 มีกัญฟาร์ม Cannabis farm ฟาร์มกัญชา 2 Saltbay420 Farm & Cannabis Dispensary 3 MTWeedShop (ร้านกัญชาเพชรบุรี) 4 บ้านนอกคอกนาคาเฟ่ 5 28greenland cha-am 6 ร้านกัญชา Wild 420 Cannabis store 7 Choopcheewa Cannabis Shop 8 Thaotao cafe 9 Jungle Kings Cannabis Bar Weed and Snus 10 ร้านกัญชาเพชรบุรี “มุม-มา Cannabis Bar” 11 ร้านกัญชา เพื่อนกัญ 420 สาขา2 (กัญชา) 12 cannabis smile beach 13 topbud’s slowbar & shop 14 ร้านกัญชา MR.GUN-CHA น้ำกัญชา-น้ำกระท่อม 15 บ้องเขียวคาเฟ่ซื้อขายกัญชาถูกกฎหมาย 16 กัญชลี Cannabis 17 Rocket weed cafe&shop (ซื้อขายกัญชาถูกกฎหมายมีบริการส่ง) 18 Bud Station by huntsman 19 Critical Weed 20 ร้านกัญชา เพื่อนกัญ 420 สาขา3 1. มีกัญฟาร์ม Cannabis farm ฟาร์มกัญชา Rating: 5.0/5.0 ( 7 reviews ) Step into the lush, green world of มีกัญฟาร์ม Cannabis Farm in the heart of Phetchaburi, where cannabis artistry intersects with local charm. This unique farm is a treasure trove for discerning connoisseurs and curious newcomers alike, offering an irresistible collection of cannabis products that tantalize the senses and elevate the…
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