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Restaurant and entertainment venues seek clarification of alcohol control law

17 Sept 12:21 Key points summarised by AI

Restaurant and entertainment representatives petitioned Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to clarify and review the new Alcoholic Drinks Control Act.
The law, effective November 8th, bans alcohol sales and consumption in venues from midnight to 11 am and 2 pm to 5 pm, imposing a 10,000 baht fine for non-compliance.
Industry leaders criticize the law as outdated and detrimental to tourism and the economy, citing potential arrests of tourists for drinking past permissible hours.
The Prime Minister's office confirmed awareness of the law's impact and instructed the Alcoholic Drinks Board to urgently review the regulations and report findings by December.

18 Oct 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.