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Waiter killed after drunken customer attacks staff over missing ice Man dies, woman critically injured after late-night altercation A dispute over missing ice escalated into a fatal stabbing after a drunken customer allegedly attacked restaurant sta... [1]

The uproar triggered by the newly amended Alcohol Beverage Control Act has underscored a recurring dilemma for the government: how to balance social order and public health with a tourism-driven economy that demands flexibility and international frie... [2]

The Demon Drink again Dear Hillary, Every time my husband goes out with me, to dinner or even to a pub, he drinks too much. [4]

Police have stepped up preparations to ensure safety and order during the general election and referendum on Sunday, warning that the sale of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited from 6pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday. [5]

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 their drinks. [6]

The amended alcohol control legislation that imposes fines on individuals who continue drinking alcoholic beverages during restricted hours -- particularly between 2pm and 5pm -- has left the government in hot water. [7]

The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons. [8]

A nationwide strike involving brewery and soft drink plant workers began on Sunday evening. The strike affects three of Finland’s largest breweries and is expected to continue until Friday. [9]

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[1] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-01-04 · 85% match

Waiter killed after drunken customer attacks staff over missing ice

Waiter killed after drunken customer attacks staff over missing ice Man dies, woman critically injured after late-night altercation A dispute over missing ice escalated into a fatal stabbing after a drunken customer allegedly attacked restaurant sta

[2] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 43% match

Special Report: Sobering up fast

The uproar triggered by the newly amended Alcohol Beverage Control Act has underscored a recurring dilemma for the government: how to balance social order and public health with a tourism-driven economy that demands flexibility and international frie

[3] FI yle.fi · 2015-02-03 · 41% match

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Valvira has made it clear that any prizes such as gift cards given by pubs or restaurants as rewards may not be used towards alcohol, and must stop advertising drink prizes as many had done in the past.

[4] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-04-22 · 40% match

Heart to Heart: The Demon Drink again

The Demon Drink again Dear Hillary, Every time my husband goes out with me, to dinner or even to a pub, he drinks too much.

[5] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 39% match

Tightened security, alcohol ban ahead of Sunday polls

Police have stepped up preparations to ensure safety and order during the general election and referendum on Sunday, warning that the sale of alcoholic beverages will be prohibited from 6pm on Saturday until 6pm on Sunday.

[6] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 39% match

Afternoon alcohol ban lifted, effective immediately

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 their drinks.

[7] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 38% match

Cheers for the absurd rules

The amended alcohol control legislation that imposes fines on individuals who continue drinking alcoholic beverages during restricted hours -- particularly between 2pm and 5pm -- has left the government in hot water.

[8] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 34% match

Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales

The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.

[9] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2025-03-23 · 33% match

Brewery strike halts production at Finland’s largest drink manufacturers

A nationwide strike involving brewery and soft drink plant workers began on Sunday evening. The strike affects three of Finland’s largest breweries and is expected to continue until Friday.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2012-06-09 · 31% match

Youths urged govt to strictly enforce alcohol bans in university dorms

BANGKOK, 8 June 2012 – Networks of youths and social activists have asked the government to strictly enforce alcohol bans in university dorms, saying many dormitories are registered as mansions or apartments in order to be able to sell alcohol freely

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