National

Thailand Eases Alcohol Ban for Tourist Venues on Holy Days

BANGKOK: Thailand has introduced new rules allowing alcohol sales at designated venues, including licensed nightspots, on five major Buddhist holy days, while maintaining the general nationwide ban on alcohol sales on those dates.

Weather

Heavy Rain Alert for South, Cold Snap Grips North

The Thai Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain across Southern Thailand from November 9 to 13, with a high risk of flash floods and mudslides. Waves in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand may exceed two meters. At the same time, a cold front from China will lower temperatures by 3–5 °C in the Northeast and 1–3 °C in the North, Central, Bangkok, and Eastern regions.

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Police

Bang Khen Detectives Arrest Man With Ice at BTS Station

Bang Khen detectives arrested a 41-year-old man with 3.57 grams of crystal methamphetamine at the Phahon Yothin 59 BTS station. The suspect confessed he bought the drugs in Rama 3 and was waiting for a male friend to take him to a hotel to use them together. Police charged him with drug possession and are proceeding with legal action.

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National

Buriram Beats Ratchaburi 2-1 to Chase Thai League Lead

Buriram United secured a dramatic 2-1 away win over Ratchaburi FC in Thai League 1 with a stoppage-time winner from Sebastian Moyano. The victory moves Buriram up to fifth place with 16 points, while Ratchaburi stay sixth on 13 points after conceding a late goal in the 90+5th minute.

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National

Muay Thai Promoter Blames Scoring Transparency for Empty Stadium

Muay Thai promoter Dear Kiattipetch posted a photo showing empty seats at Rajadamnern Stadium, blaming new scoring transparency rules for driving away local fans. He expressed disappointment that no Thais attended a five-round event, though foreign spectators were present. The stadium recently began revealing round-by-round scores and judge identities to increase judging transparency.

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National

BG Pathum, Bangkok United Claim Thai League Wins

BG Pathum United and True Bangkok United both recorded 3-0 victories in Thai League 1 matchday 8. Bangkok United climbed to second place with 16 points after beating Ratchaburi away, while BG Pathum bounced back from defeat to beat 10-man Rayong at home. Prachuap also won 2-1 against Sisaket United.

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