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Residents push for bold city action

Diverse community representatives have expressed their hopes for the incoming Bangkok governor, urging decisive action to address long-standing urban challenges.

Bangkok Post · Jun 17

Draft bill on cannabis control not finished

The drafting of the new cannabis and hemp control bill is still not complete and it has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2024

Companies on edge regarding delay

The private sector has grown increasingly concerned about the delay in the new government’s formation, which could affect new investments and the tourism sector.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12, 2023

Khao San Road to be closed for Songkran fun

Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day, says a local business leader.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023

Weed shops to provide smoke spots

Cannabis sellers on Khao San Road will be told they must operate their own smoking places to help keep the local environment free of the pungent smell of marijuana. The newly built Plantopia zone is one such venue that will allow cannabis sales and smoking for visitors.

Bangkok Post · Nov 28, 2022

Call for looser hotel rules amid provincial crackdown

More than 20,000 small hotels can register as hospitality businesses if the government relaxes building rules that currently prevent them from registration.

Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022

Night venues seeking longer hours

Night entertainment business operators have renewed calls for the government to consider extending the closing time for nightspots in certain tourist districts.

Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022

After two pandemic years, a summer travel bounce — and chaos

Summer travel is underway across the globe, but a full recovery from two years of coronavirus could last as long as the pandemic itself

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Firms push for softer tourism rules

Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease Covid-19 restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2022

June 1 easing 'meaningless': nightspots

Operators of nightlife outlets in Bangkok have voiced disappointment and frustration with restrictions on their operating hours as many gear up to reopen this week.

Bangkok Post · May 29, 2022