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Two Prime Minister's Office announcements - one banning drinking of alcoholic beverages in vehicles and the other banning sales and drinking of alcohol in factories - have been published in the Royal Gazette and were effective from today, Aug 8. File Photo The two announcements were issued under the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act of 2008. Jadet Chaowilai, adviser of the Network of People Affected by Alcoholic Drinks, thanked Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra for issuing the two laws which hopefully will reduce the number of deaths, injuries and disabilities as a result of drinking alcohol. On average, about 30 people are killed in road accidents every day and the figure rises to 50 to 60 people every day during the New Year and Songkran festivals because of alcohol, he said. Despite the high damage caused by alcoholic drinks the companies that produce them do not have to take any responsibility, Mr Jadet said. What is worse, many non-drinkers are killed or disabled as a result of other people abusing alcohol, he added. Mr Jadet said the new laws will also improve safety in factories http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/306675/alcohol-ban-orders-take-effect About time. Too many people die because of chuckleheads drinking and driving in Thailand.

Law professors who demand amendments to the lese majeste law must realise the great contribution which the royal institution has made to the country and learn to help their motherland, army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha says.[TABLE] [TR] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] More...

I found this article from Thaivisa and there are a lot of comments about it. Well what do you think? "Law Prohibiting Marriage To Foreigners Over The Age Of 50 Proposed To Thai Cabinet" You can read comments there from below link. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/456613-law-prohibiting-marriage-to-foreigners-over-the-age-of-50-proposed-to-thai-cabinet/page__st__145

Round the world, there are many laws from ye olden days still on statute books that are pretty bloody silly. What is scarier is that there are many modern stupid laws. Here is a selection from dumblaws.com. And remember, these laws exist!!! In Alabama; (oh surprise) Incestuous marriages are legal. It is considered an offense to open an umbrella on a street, for fear of spooking horses It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. In Arkansas; A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. Oral sex is considered to be sodomy. Alligators may not be kept in bathtubs In California; Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. In Florida; It is illegal to sell your children. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing. It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. In Kansas; Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats. The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks. In Mississipi; It is illegal for a male to be sexually aroused in public If one is a parent to two illegitimate children, that person will go to jail for at least one month. In New York; Citizens may not greet each other by ?putting one?s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers?. A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. The penalty for jumping off a building is death. In Texas; It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing. Up to a felony charge can be levied for promoting the use of, or owning more than six dildos. The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home. In Washington; It is illegal to entice girls away from the Maple Lane School for girls. X-rays may not be used to fit shoes. A law to reduce crime states: ?It is mandatory for a motorist with criminal intentions to stop at the city limits and telephone the chief of police as he is entering the town. And from round the world; Thailand; It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear. No one may step on any of the nation?s currency. (though I presume this one may be to do with respect for His Majesty??) UK; Since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armor in Parliament. All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy. Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks (enacted by Edward VI). Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin. Chelsea Pensioners may not be impersonated.