Alchemy Phuket Celebrates First Anniversary with Festive Night

Bangkok Airways Nine-Month Profit Jumps 20% to 3.8 Billion Baht

Bangkok Airways posted a 20% jump in nine-month net profit to 3.77 billion baht on revenue of 21.1 billion baht. The airline carried 3.2 million passengers in the first nine months of 2026, with strong domestic demand — especially on Samui routes — driving higher load factors and earnings.

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Three Municipal Workers Test Positive for Meth in Si Sa Ket Drug Raid

A surprise drug test at a municipal public works office in Si Sa Ket caught three employees using methamphetamine, and one civil servant was also found with an illegal homemade gun and ammunition. The arrested official faces narcotics and firearms charges, while two contract workers agreed to enter rehabilitation. The raid was triggered by a public tip to the ONCB hotline 1386.

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Irrigation Department Deploys Pumps Across South for Flood Season

The Royal Irrigation Department has launched 24-hour flood-preparedness operations across southern Thailand, deploying water pumps and clearing canals in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Yala, and Pattani provinces. Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit ordered the action to accelerate drainage, remove water hyacinth, and maintain irrigation infrastructure ahead of the 2026 rainy season. Authorities are coordinating with local agencies and urging residents in risk zones to stay alert via the department hotline 1460.

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Appeals Court Dismisses Embezzlement Case Against Krit Narongdech

The Appeals Court has dismissed the embezzlement case against Krit Narongdech, overturning a lower court ruling and finding no corrupt intent in his management of inherited land worth over 35 million baht. The ruling is the latest development in a complex family dispute involving multiple court cases over assets worth billions of baht, including a separate case where Krit's brother Nap was convicted of forgery regarding Wind Energy shares valued at approximately 20 billion baht.

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Thai Gold Prices Plunge 750 Baht in Morning Trade

Thai gold prices fell sharply by 750 baht on November 12, 2026, with jewelry selling at 64,600 baht per baht weight. The Gold Traders Association's morning announcement set gold bar buy/sell rates at 63,600/63,800 baht and 96.5% jewelry at 62,322.76/64,600 baht. Global spot gold traded at $3,985 per ounce as analysts forecast a potential rebound toward 80,000 baht in coming sessions.

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Woman Admits Fabricating B60,000 Robbery at Phuket Petrol Station

PHUKET: A woman who claimed she had been assaulted and robbed of B60,000 at a Kathu petrol station has admitted making up the story after spending her employer’s money, police say.

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OSMEP Partners Alibaba to Open Chinese Markets for Thai SMEs

OSMEP has launched the "Thai SMEs New Opportunity Gateways" project with Prince of Songkla University, DigiLink Thailand, and Alibaba Group to help Thai SMEs access four major Chinese economic cities — Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Chongqing, and one more. The initiative uses business matching, a small order zone, and networking events to create sustainable trade channels, aiming to boost Thai entrepreneurs' global competitiveness and build long-term economic resilience.

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Pickup Overturns After Tyre Blowout on Thepkrasattri Road

PHUKET: A pickup truck overturned in the middle of Thepkrasattri Rd in Thalang after a tyre blowout caused the driver to lose control and collide with a concrete mixer truck yesterday morning (Nov 11).

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SC Asset Secures 4.65B Baht Loan for Chao Phraya Condo Project

SC Asset has secured a 4.65 billion baht loan from Bangkok Bank to develop its first Chao Phraya riverside condominium, the 11-billion-baht Reference BAIE River Bangpho project. The 13-rai development near Bang Pho MRT station will feature three towers with 1,742 units and extensive wellness facilities. Construction is set to begin in early 2027, with completion targeted for late 2029.

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Ex-Volunteer Police Officer Arrested for Drug Planting and Extortion

A former community police volunteer wanted since 2016 for planting drugs on a victim and extorting 100,000 baht has been arrested in Pattaya. Ms. Sira allegedly framed a resident during her service in Wang Noi, then demanded money to drop the fabricated charges. She was captured at a municipal office and sent to court on corruption and misconduct charges.

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