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BEM Donates 5 Million Baht to Prem Foundation

Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) has donated 5 million baht to the Prem Tinsulanonda Foundation to fund public welfare projects. The handover took place at the Privy Council on November 3, 2026, with Privy Council President General Surayud Chulanont receiving the donation on behalf of the foundation chaired by General Prem Tinsulanonda.

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Mr. Plew Triwiswet, Chairman of Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM), donated 5,000,000 baht to the Prem Tinsulanonda Foundation to support public benefit projects and activities. General Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council, presided over the handover ceremony at the Privy Council on November 3, 2026.

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Janji Reveals Wedding Plans: Mario Wants Kids Before Ceremony

Thai actress Janji Janjira revealed that she and boyfriend Mario Maurer plan to have children before holding a wedding ceremony, despite his mention of marrying within two years. At a film premiere, she also discussed performing her own stunts in her new police role, drawing on her dance and martial arts background.

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National

Bualuang Sees SET Reaching 1,650 Points This Year

Bualuang Securities reports the Thai SET index surged 23% in the first nine months of 2026, driven by electronics and infrastructure investment. The firm sees potential for the index to reach 1,600–1,650 points by year-end if geopolitical risks ease, with a 2027 target of 1,710. It recommends a Barbell Strategy focusing on ten stocks including PTT, GULF, and major banks to capture long-term growth.

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Regional

Charity Concert Planned for Phuket EDC Venue

PHUKET: A charity concert is being planned at the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) venue in Thalang on Dec 26, with proceeds intended to support public-benefit projects, while organisers are also looking to build on Phuket’s year-end events calendar.

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National

Election Court Hears Challenge Against Two Senators' Occupational Classification

Thailand's Supreme Court Election Division is hearing a challenge against two senator candidates from Amnat Charoen accused of registering under the wrong occupational group. The plaintiffs allege the candidates' actual jobs — pork and noodle vendors — belong to a different category than the one they used to qualify. Witness examinations are set for late November and early December, with a ruling expected by year-end.

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Police

Woman Found Naked in Mukdahan Pond, Foul Play Suspected

Police sent the body of a 45 year old woman found naked in a pond in Mukdahan province for a detailed autopsy after her family raised suspicions about the circumstances of her death. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found in a pond in a paddy field near Ban Song community in … The story Family raises suspicions after woman found naked in Mukdahan pond as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Labor Minister Defends CI Centers, Opposes Myanmar's 25% Remittance Demand

Thailand's Labor Minister confirmed CI centers will remain open and announced a formal diplomatic protest against Myanmar's demand that migrant workers surrender 25% of their earnings. The Foreign Workers Policy Committee also approved extended work permits, a one-year amnesty for 800,000 undocumented workers, and new labor agreements with Myanmar, Laos, and Sri Lanka to address labor shortages.

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Tourism

Historic Wat Lai Honors Sacred Phra Sri Ariya Buddha

Lopburi's historic Wat Lai temple, dating back to the Ayutthaya or Sukhothai era, houses the revered Phra Sri Ariya Maitreya Buddha image. The gilded bronze statue, restored under King Chulalongkorn, is central to a centuries-old legend involving a devoted layman and divine intervention. The temple hosts three major annual festivals attracting pilgrims nationwide.

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Community

Revered Monk Luang Pu Yim's Legendary Amulets Revealed

This article profiles Luang Pu Yim Chanthachot, a revered 20th-century monk from Kanchanaburi who originated the famous Takrut Lokathat amulets and created Phra Pidta amulets ranked among Thailand's top five Benjapakee sets. His sacred objects remain highly sought after for their reputed protective powers, including the belief they can enter the body to shield wearers from danger. The tradition was passed to his sole recognized disciple, Luang Pu Jai of Samut Sakhon, who continued crafting these amulets.

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Community

Column Recommends Buddhist Book 'Can't Escape' for Mindful Living

A local column reviews the Buddhist book 'Can't Escape' by Paiyan Kasi, which reflects on life's impermanence and the search for true happiness through self-understanding. The article also recommends two other Dhamma books: 'Ask the World, Answer with Dhamma' by Phra Paisal Visalo and a historical account of the Buddha's journeys after enlightenment by Sranyu Nokkaew.

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Police

Police Freeze 102M Baht, Seize Assets in Foundation Probe

Thai police have arrested a couple linked to the Foundation for Doing Good, freezing 18 bank accounts holding about 102 million baht and seizing property documents. Both suspects deny the charges; the wife faces fraud and money laundering allegations, while the husband is currently charged only with money laundering. Investigators are tracing suspicious circular transfers between foundation and personal accounts, including funds used to purchase land in Nakhon Nayok, and have opposed bail for the pair.

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