The Thai government is currently contemplating the extension of operating hours for bars, clubs and other entertainment hubs until 4am, in more provinces as a means to stimulate the economy, as reported by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The minister shared this information following a late-night inspection of Khao San Road nightspots on Saturday. This marked the second night clubs and bars along the popular tourist strip were allowed to stay open until 4am.
Beginning on Friday, a similar extension of hours was implemented in entertainment venues in Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Phuket, Koh Samui in Surat Thani, as well as parts of Bangkok, including Khao San Road. This license also extended to venues attached to registered hotels across the nation.
The extended hours apply to entertainment venues in Silom, Patpong, RCA and Ratchadaphisek as well…
