Thailand’s afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately (for trial period of 180 days) Pub customers given an extra hour to finish their drinks Registered outlets can now sell alcoholic beverages during the previously banned period of 2pm to 5pm, with a one hour extension of time for customers in licensed premises at night to finish […]
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Bangkok Lighthouse Late Lunch (Xmas Buffet Bonanza) 19 December 2025 at O’Malley’s on Silom Road – Sponsored by Choice Interiors Lighthouse members, family and friends, please see details for this month’s late lunch please see the details for the Lighthouse Xmas Buffet Bonanza and a big thanks to Choice Interiors for sponsoring this prestigious event […]
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Lighthouse Club Bangkok are holding a wake TODAY Thursday 4th of December at 6pm in O’Malley’s Irish pub Bangkok for Mike ‘Spikey’ Watkins Lighthouse Club Bangkok are holding a “wake for one of our members on this Thursday 4th of December in O’Malley’s Irish pub Bangkok, please see attached advert for Mike ‘Spikey’ Watkins who […]
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Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat), Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) oppose proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway Groups cite safety risks, lack of transparency The Union of Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and consumer advocates have slammed the proposed double‑deck Ngamwongwan–Rama 9 expressway, citing safety hazards and withheld environmental impact reports. The union met the Thailand Consumer […]
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Oudong: Cambodia’s forgotten royal capital revealed From 1618 until the mid‑19th century, Oudong was Cambodia’s capital, a “city of a thousand monasteries” Just 35 kilometres from Phnom Penh lies Oudong, a hilltop complex once the beating heart of Cambodia. From 1618 until the mid‑19th century, this was the nation’s capital, a “city of a thousand […]
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Dual Pricing at Thai Public Hospitals and the Implications on Foreigners Dual pricing has expanded its reach beyond national parks, museums, and amusement parks. In 2019, Thai public hospitals have been given the green light to charge foreign nationals higher fees for their services, due to newly implemented regulations. These regulations go beyond simple dual pricing and introduce […]
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Royal Thai Navy Launches Second Runway Project at U-Tapao International Airport in Rayong province The Royal Thai Navy has formally begun construction of the second runway and taxiway at U-Tapao International Airport, marking a major step in efforts to develop the Eastern Aviation City and strengthen Thailand’s position as a regional aviation hub. The groundbreaking […]
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Ko Samui market resembles Phuket’s 2022 peak Momentum driven by foreign demand The Samui property market now mirrors Phuket’s 2022 peak, with newly launched villas reaching a 15-year high and land prices up 10%, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand. Phattarachai Taweewong, the firm’s research and communication director, said the island’s momentum is being driven […]
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Last hurdle to Bangkok’s Aetas project demolition cleared Court dismisses high-rise owner’s claim against Bangkok officials, ending two-decade battle SEE ALSO: Bangkok governor Under Pressure to Enforce Demolition of Aetas Condo Consumer activists have hailed a Supreme Administrative Court ruling that has brought a definitive end to a two-decade battle between residents of the upscale […]
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Latest images from Vietnam’s under-construction Long Thanh International Airport Long Thanh Airport has nearly 14,000 personnel and more than 1,000 pieces of machinery working around the clock, with many components running 3-5 months ahead of schedule to ensure operations can begin by December this year. To date, all project components are being […]
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