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Bangkok tightens alcohol sales rules

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The transcription below covers the latest news from across Thailand and Southeast Asia, hosted by Alex on the Good Morning Thailand program. Stories range from Bangkok tightening alcohol sales rules to villagers’ IDs being linked to suspected nominee firms.

Bangkok tightens alcohol sales rules

Bangkok authorities are increasing checks on alcohol retailers. Sellers must refuse alcohol to anyone under 20 or visibly intoxicated. Businesses could face fines of up to 100,000 baht for breaking the rules.

Villagers’ IDs linked to suspected nominee firms

Officials in Sakon Nakhon found 35 Chinese-owned companies and 14 Thai-owned firms under investigation. Brokers allegedly paid villagers for ID documents and passed them to Chinese investors to register companies.

Dentists warned over pre-signed cannabis prescriptions

Thai authorities have warned dentists not to pre-sign cannabis prescription forms. Officials say the practice could allow cannabis sales without proper patient examinations and may violate several laws.

Foreign tourist attacked in Pattaya

A foreign tourist suffered a broken tooth after a Thai man punched him on Pattaya Sai Song Road. CCTV captured the attack, while police took the injured tourist to hospital.

Muay Thai fighter ruled out after van collision

ONE Championship fighter Suriyanlek Por Yenying suffered a head injury after a van hit him during a training run in Pathum Thani. He will now miss his scheduled fight on August 21.

Koh Samui zoo dispute sparks death threat investigation

Authorities are investigating competing claims after a Koh Samui animal park reported a death threat linked to its refusal to admit Israeli visitors. Both sides have made allegations about the confrontation.

Bali deports 342 foreigners

Bali deported 342 foreigners from 60 countries during the first half of 2026. Immigration officials are increasing checks on visitors accused of violating visa and employment rules.

CCTV captures woman urinating outside Phuket shop

CCTV footage shows a foreign woman urinating outside a beachwear shop in Karon, Phuket. The incident has sparked criticism, although no complaint or legal action has been confirmed.

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