Thailand News: Always a Worry...

Two new laws have entered service in Thailand. One banning drinking of alcoholic beverages in vehicles and the other banning sales and drinking of alcohol in factories. They have been published in the Royal Gazette and were effective from today, August 8.

The two announcements were issued under the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2008.

Jadet Chaowilai, adviser of the Network of People Affected by Alcoholic Drinks, thanked Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for issuing the two laws which hopefully will reduce the number of deaths, injuries and disabilities as a result of drinking alcohol.

It was also pointed out that the law may provide another opportunity for the police to harangue people with false or real claims that passengers were drinking.

 

2nd August  Offsite Article: Thailand's image in the eyes of tourists... Link Here

A few interesting points but the article hardly enhances Thailand's image for good newspaper presentation

See  article from  bangkokpost.com

 

 

31st July  Offsite Article: Enterprising Thais Quick to Find Ways to Exploit Artificially High Rice Price... Link Here

Import it from abroad for $600 and sell it to the government for $800. The Government then sells it back abroad for $600. Repeat forever.

See  article from  bangkokpost.com

 

 

29th July   Concerned Parents... Hand Foot Mouth disease in the next province to Pattaya Link Here

See  article from  bangkokpost.com