National

Thai Premium Fragrance Brand Graces Aman CEO's Desk

A Thai premium fragrance brand was spotted on the personal desk of Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials, in an Instagram post showing her $150 million New York penthouse. Industry observers say the placement signals that Thai beauty products have achieved the quality and prestige to become daily essentials for ultra-wealthy global consumers, moving beyond souvenir status.

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Kristina Romanova, CEO of Aman Essentials and wife of global billionaire Vladislav Doronin, owner of the ultra-luxury Aman hotel and resort empire, has become a significant milestone for the T-Beauty industry this year. A Thai premium fragrance brand appeared on her personal desk in a lifestyle photo posted to her Instagram (@krissroma). The image reveals not only the opulent atmosphere of her five-story penthouse, valued at over 5 billion baht in New York's landmark Crown Building, but also the perfume bottle placed elegantly beside the female CEO, which caught the attention of marketing professionals and beauty enthusiasts. The moment is seen as a powerful signal to ultra-high-net-worth individuals that Thai fragrance brands possess the DNA and quality to move beyond the "souvenir" category and become daily beauty staples for global trendsetters and billionaires.

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Police

Influencer Kanchai Status Shifts to Potential Victim in Boon Investigation

Influencer Kanchai Kamnerdploy testified before the Department of Special Investigation for over an hour regarding the Boon Panadda case, after which his status shifted from witness to potential victim among 1.8 million accounts. Kanchai described the change in atmosphere with investigators as dramatic and urged other celebrities to cooperate quickly, while vowing to continue charitable donations with greater scrutiny.

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National

MP Demands Review of Thousands of Toxic Factory Licenses in Eastern Thailand

MP Niramas Pimbanjit urges retroactive audit of thousands of toxic factory licenses in Eastern Thailand tied to the 2016 NCPO order that relaxed zoning, despite Parliament's 2

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Regional

Phuket Governor Rehashes Old Traffic Plans at Meeting

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom chaired a meeting yesterday (Nov 3) to review the island’s worsening traffic problems, but the resulting report offered little that was new, largely recycling infrastructure timelines, traffic-management proposals and eight directives that have already featured prominently in government announcements.

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National

Ratchamanu Fires Warning Rounds After Myanmar Bullets Cross Border

Ratchamanu Special Forces fired warning rounds at the Mae Sot border on Nov. 3 after stray bullets from Myanmar clashes landed in Tak province

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National

Phusarin Slams Speaker for Blocking Opposition from AIPA Delegation

People's Party MP Phusarin Ramwong accused House Speaker Sophon Saran of blocking opposition lawmakers from joining Thailand's delegation to the AIPA meeting in the Philippines, filling slots only with government-aligned MPs. She warned this politicization caused Thailand to miss deadlines for submitting key resolutions on regional issues like transnational crime, pollution, and human trafficking.

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National

Thai Gold Prices Surge 450 Baht to 63,750 Baht

Thailand's Gold Traders Association reported gold prices jumped 450 baht on November 4, 2026, pushing gold jewelry to 63,750 baht per baht weight. Gold bars trade at 62,750-62,950 baht, while global spot gold sits at $3,942 per ounce. Industry insiders forecast further gains, possibly breaching 80,000 baht soon.

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Police

UAE Tourist Arrested Over Bullet in Luggage at Phuket Airport

PHUKET: A foreign tourist was arrested at Phuket International Airport after airport security staff found a single 5.56mm bullet in his checked luggage during screening at the domestic terminal.

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Community

An Phuwanat Questions Boom Panadda Over 800 Million Baht Withdrawal

Thai celebrity An Phuwanat publicly questioned her close friend Boom Panadda about 800 million baht allegedly withdrawn from an account, expressing shock given Boom's known frugal lifestyle. An stated she still loves and supports Boom but is confused by the large withdrawal. Commentator Surayut later cited police sources saying the amount is not 800 million and that authorities are tracing the money trail.

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Police

Two Chaiyaphum Men Arrested with 2 Million Meth Pills in Saraburi

Police in Saraburi arrested two men from Chaiyaphum and seized 2 million methamphetamine pills hidden in a Honda Jazz. The suspects confessed they were paid 100,000 baht to transport the drugs for distribution in local communities. One suspect has prior drug convictions, and authorities are pursuing the larger trafficking network behind the operation.

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Police

Hospital Staff Among 7 Arrested in Sukhothai Drug Bust

A joint narcotics operation in Sukhothai province arrested seven people, including three state hospital employees, and seized 1,359 methamphetamine pills. The bust began with an off-duty hospital worker who led investigators to a colleague acting as a major dealer, triggering a chain of arrests that included a fleeing courier and two subordinates. A female nurse assistant who tested positive for drugs has been ordered into rehabilitation and faces dismissal from civil service.

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