Pilot study on the Bangla Road in Phuket carried out by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports shows that 2 am to 3 am is the most profitable period for nightlife venues with foreign tourists only leaving their hotels at 11 pm. Minister Phiphat said it is important to bring all nightlife venues under the supervision of authorities as illegal establishments pose a risk.

https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/04/4-am-nightlife-closing-time-pushed-again/

Joseph O' Connor reports from Bangkok and Phuket.