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  • Thai Law NewsNew law mandates urine, blood tests for driver alcohol checks

    New law mandates urine, blood tests for driver alcohol checks

    The Thai Government Gazette published a new ministerial regulation to include urine and blood tests for measuring alcohol levels in drivers when breathalyser tests are not possible. This regulation aims to enhance road safety and ensure accurate alcohol detection in drivers. The regulation, dated today, September 23, was issued under the authority of the Road Traffic Act of 1979, which…

  • Thailand NewsThai bars to establish sobering-up zones to deter drink driving

    Thai bars to establish sobering-up zones to deter drink driving

    A new mandate from the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee of Thailand stipulated that entertainment venues intending to remain open till 4am must establish sobering-up zones. This initiative aims to deter patrons from driving under the influence of alcohol. The directive, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, was declared on December 9. Following the committee’s meeting, Deputy Minister of…