Dangers of Illegal Alcohol and Methanol Poisoning
Illegal alcohol consumption carries significant health risks, including methanol poisoning, which can lead to serious complications or death. Immediate medical attention is crucial, while prevention is easy by drinking only certified alcohol. Protect yourself and stay alert!
Six tourists have already died from poisoned alcohol in Laos
Two Australian teenagers have died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in the popular tourist resort of Vang Vieng. The tragedy is part of a series of deaths among international travellers. Local authorities have intervened, but illegal alcohol production remains a major risk in Laos. Travellers are being warned to be extra vigilant about what they eat and drink.
Health Minister Announces Measures Against Alcohol Consumption During New Year 2025
In order to reduce traffic accidents during the festive season, Thailand is implementing stricter measures against alcohol consumption. From stricter enforcement to awareness campaigns and changes to the law, this approach aims to make the New Year celebrations safer. With thousands of alcohol-related incidents in the past, the government is committed to protecting public health and road safety.
The government wants to tighten penalties for drunk drivers who cause accidents. The Don't Drive Drunk Foundation (DDD) has filed a petition with the House committee calling for stricter penalties and liability for businesses that sell alcohol to minors. The committee will discuss these proposals in July, with the aim of improving legislation and protecting society.
10 popular drinks with alcohol in Thailand for tourists
Thailand has an extensive drinking culture, offering a range of delicious and exotic alcoholic beverages. Below is a list of 10 popular alcoholic drinks in Thailand for tourists.
Singha, Chang and Leo: about beer culture in Thailand
The scorching heat of a radiant sun in a blue sky in Thailand is of course wonderful, but it does cause side effects such as an immense thirst. And what could be better at such a moment than a nice cool beer with the condensation drops on the bottle?
Malt whisky
Some Thai people show solidarity with the monks during the spring and do not drink alcohol. Most of them only last a few days (similar to the good intentions of the Dutch) but a cousin of ours managed to keep it up.
Today is 'Visakha Bucha Day' in Thailand. It is one of the most important days in Buddhism, because three important events in the life of the Buddha took place on this day, namely birth, enlightenment and death. It's bad luck for bar hangers, booze organs, walkers and other enthusiasts of mind-altering substances: the sale of alcohol is prohibited on this day.
Ask any Thai person and with a high probability that person will confirm that eating durian in combination with drinking alcoholic beverages can lead to premature death.
From May 1, restaurants can serve alcohol until midnight
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will allow certified restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages until midnight next month.
Restaurants and hotels in Pattaya are allowed to serve alcohol under certain conditions
Yesterday, the Chonburi Provincial Communicable Diseases Commission allowed restaurants and hotels with SHA Plus certification in blue zone areas to sell alcohol, provided they take preventive measures. This is allowed between 11.00 a.m. to 14.00 p.m. and from 17.00 p.m. to 23.00 p.m.
The city of Bangkok eases the sale of alcohol
A larger number of restaurants and eateries will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages from Tuesday, after the Bangkok Municipality (BMA) agreed to lift restrictions in locations certified by the Ministry of Health.
Pubs, bars and karaoke bars in Thailand will not open on December 1, as Prayut previously said, but only on January 16.
My question is about the use of my medication and alcohol. I am in my mid 50's, 180 cm and weigh around 117 kg. Stopped smoking and occasional drinking years ago. Feel very good in my skin.
Chiang Mai restaurant fined for “Beer Buffet”
A Japanese restaurateur in Chiang Mai was fined 50.000 baht earlier this week for publicly announcing a “Beer Buffet”. The buffet was no problem, but the addition of "Beer" was illegal.
As it looks now, alcohol can be served in restaurants again from June 15th. Phase 4 of the lifting of the lockdown may start next Monday instead of July 1.
More and more adult Dutch people (41,5% in 2019, 37,5% in 2014) adhere to the advice of the Health Council: do not drink alcohol or drink no more than 1 glass of alcohol per day. Nevertheless, 6 out of 10 Dutch people still drink an average of more than 1 glass of alcohol per day.
The beverage departments at supermarkets and convenience stores were busy today. Thai and foreigners bought alcohol like a man possessed, after having been dry for almost a month.
The Dutch do not know how bad alcohol is for your health
On average, the Dutch have little knowledge about the health risks of alcohol. This can be concluded from a poll by PanelWizard commissioned by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport and the Trimbos Institute.
How much alcohol in your blood is allowed as a road user in Thailand?
Belgian beer brewer now distills alcohol in Cha Am
The life story of Ronny de Wolf from Wieze in Belgium reads like an exciting boy's book. From an electrician via construction fairs and (among other things) a beer brewery to a professional distiller of alcohol in Cha Am, Thailand. And the story is not over yet, because Ronny (53) is bursting with plans.
Flight to BKK with Egyptair via Cairo, is alcohol served?
Soon I have a flight to BKK with Egyptair via Cairo. Can someone tell me if alcohol is served on board and in the lounges at Cairo airport? By the lounges I mean the Star Alliance because I have a gold card.