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Phuket News January 19, 2026

Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide

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Electric Daisy Carnival Thailand 2026 (EDC Thailand 2026) opened in Phuket, creating a vibrant tourism atmosphere and boosting the province’s economy at the start of the year. The global music festival, which began on January 16, 2026, transformed Rhythm Park in Cherngtalay Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket, with international-standard music, lighting, and visual effects. Large numbers […]
Phuket Comes Alive as EDC Thailand 2026 Attracts Visitors Worldwide
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Phuket News December 19, 2025

Explainer: New Regulations on Ban on Alcohol Sales to Intoxicated Customers in Thailand Explainer: New Regulations on Ban on Alcohol Sales to Intoxicated Customers in Thailand

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Bangkok, December 19th, 2025 – Thai retailers and bar owners are adapting to an update in the country’s alcohol regulations, with a new prohibition on selling alcoholic beverages to visibly intoxicated individuals now in force since November. The amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (2025), which took effect in November […]
Explainer: New Regulations on Ban on Alcohol Sales to Intoxicated Customers in Thailand
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Phuket News November 14, 2025

Thailand Plans to Lift Decades-Old Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban After Recent Outcry Thailand Plans to Lift Decades-Old Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban After Recent Outcry

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Thailand’s National Alcohol Policy Committee has unanimously approved the repeal of a longstanding prohibition on alcohol sales during afternoon hours. The decision, announced late Thursday following a marathon three-hour meeting, scraps the ban on selling alcoholic beverages between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., a restriction dating back to 1972 when it was imposed by the […]
Thailand Plans to Lift Decades-Old Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban After Recent Outcry
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Phuket News November 3, 2025

Thailand marks rivers of light for the Loi Krathong Festival 2025 Thailand marks rivers of light for the Loi Krathong Festival 2025

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From Sukhothai and Ayutthaya to Bangkok and the South, the Loi Krathong Festival 2025 invites visitors to experience Thailand’s timeless celebration of light, culture, and community. Celebrate the magic of lights and tradition during the Loi Krathong Festival 2025 across Thailand. Witness the breathtaking beauty of floating lanterns at the Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle […]
Thailand marks rivers of light for the Loi Krathong Festival 2025
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