Deputy Prime Minister Tours Khao San Road Entertainment District Following Nightlife Extension
Post-inspection observations showed compliance with government policies and a safe environment for tourists' lives and possessions. Anutin suggested that longer operating hours could benefit the local economy, creating more jobs and income opportunities for those outside the immediate nightlife industry. Additionally, with positive outcomes, the government is open to expanding the number of entertainment licenses and zoning areas.
To maintain order, Bangkok police and related agencies will collaborate to prevent illegal activities and underage service. Prior to the legal extension of operating hours, Anutin led a crackdown on a venue for regulatory non-compliance.
After recent incidents involving a Thai boxer and a minor, Anutin insisted that venues must only accept valid original IDs or passports from customers, stressing the importance of age verification to prevent such issues.