Pubs and bars nationwide will have extended operating hours until 6am on January 1st to boost tourism, according to Traisuree Traisoranakul, spokesperson for the Interior Ministry. Additionally, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has authorized venues in Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Ko Samui to remain open until 4am starting December 15th, instead of…