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Chiang Mai Tops Southeast Asia Safety Ranking, 19th Globally

Chiang Mai ranks as Southeast Asia’s safest city and 19th worldwide in Numbeo’s Safety Index 2026, scoring 77.9 for perceived safety. The recognition strengthens its tourism appeal, complementing distinctive Lanna heritage, northern Thai cuisine and nature experiences, alongside sustainable tourism initiatives and recent international recognition for Doi Inthanon National Park.

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Police Negotiate to Reopen Phitsanulok Road Lanes Before School Resumes

Bangkok police negotiated with protest leaders to reopen at least two lanes on Phitsanulok Road ahead of school reopenings on November 11, easing a full closure that had disrupted traffic. Talks also addressed a dispute over the 50-meter exclusion zone around Government House, with protesters briefly clashing with officers over boundary measurements before agreeing to partially restore traffic flow.

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Cyber Police Arrest Operator of Illegal Braces Clinic in Surat Thani

Cyber police raided an illegal braces clinic in Ban Na San district, Surat Thani, arresting a 29-year-old woman who had been operating for six months via a Facebook page called "Yim Sai." Officers caught her mid-procedure with a patient in the dental chair and seized equipment and a mobile phone. She faces charges for operating an unlicensed medical facility and practicing dentistry without a license.

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Thai Para Esports Head Alleges Missing 12 Million in Lottery Revenue

Thai Para Esports Association President Paitoon Saejew alleges the Paralympic Committee of Thailand Under Royal Patronage has a 12 million baht annual discrepancy in government lottery management revenue. Despite receiving the same number of lottery tickets, reported revenue jumped from 23 million to 36 million baht, with the difference unaccounted for. He is calling for a full investigation and petitioning relevant authorities to audit the committee's finances.

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Veterinarian Accused of Embezzlement Shows Minimal Income, Fears Retaliation

Veterinarian Mor Ma Jai Dee, known as the Kind-Hearted Dog Doctor, has been accused for years of embezzling donations for animals. He recently disclosed that over seven years only 68,780 baht passed through his account, all at cost price, and that he was investigated twice by the Veterinary Council. He now fears for his safety after alleging internal corruption within the foundation he works with, and has made arrangements for his child's care should anything happen to him.

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Police Confirm 31 Luxury Bags Seized from Bum Panadda Are Counterfeit

Police confirmed that all 31 luxury handbags seized from influencer Bum Panadda's home are counterfeit. Brand representatives have been summoned to verify the fakes on November 11 as evidence in the ongoing investigation into her charitable foundation. Authorities also plan to question four foundation committee members and over 10 close associates linked to financial irregularities, while denying reports that a major donor was summoned as a witness.

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