Bangkok battles binge drinkers
September 2, 2011 by Wanwisa Ngamsangchaikit
Filed under News, Thailand
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Thailand’s capital city has introduced a new regulation that introduces alcohol-free zones in specific locations to reduce violence and binge drinking.
The city’s authorities identified danger spots for binge drinking declaring public parks, government buildings and police stations off limits for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deputy permanent secretary, Peerapong Saicheau, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Public Health deputy permanent secretary, Narong Sahamethapat, Wednesday, to introduce alcohol free zones at every public park, all government buildings and police stations across the city. Read more
Bangkok dreams of a car-free day
September 2, 2010 by TTRweekly Staff
Filed under News
BANGKOK, 2 September 2010 – Will the Tourism Authority of Thailand governor leave his car at home for day and take public transport to work?
Well along with Bangkok City officials, he is pushing for a car-free day in the city along with other measures to make the city a little more greener for tourists.
Bangkok City officials joined the Tourism Authority of Thailand, last Tuesday, to host a travel trade seminar aimed at building awareness on environment protection and ecotourism.
