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Missing South African Man Sparks Phuket Police Search

PHUKET: Concern is growing for a 65-year-old South African man who has disappeared after being last seen in Patong on Friday (Nov 6), with police and Tourist Police reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating with hospitals and the South African embassy in an effort to locate him.

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PHUKET: Concern is growing for a 65-year-old South African man who has disappeared after being last seen in Patong on Friday (Nov 6), with police and Tourist Police reviewing CCTV footage and coordinating with hospitals and the South African embassy in an effort to locate him.

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Nacc Accuses Former Deputy Education Minister of 9.65M Unusual Wealth

Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission has accused former Democrat Party MP and Deputy Education Minister Chaiyot Jiramethakorn of accumulating 9.65 million baht in unexplained wealth during his tenure under the Abhisit administration. His declared tax income for 2010-2011 was only 2.1 million baht, yet bank deposits in his name totaled 9.65 million baht. The NACC will refer the case to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders to seize the assets.

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Police Seize 460 kg Ice in Lopburi Container Raid

Thai police raided a shipping container in Lopburi province and seized 460 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of hundreds of millions of baht. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene where he was counting the drugs using only a phone flashlight. Authorities believe the container served as a distribution hub for smuggling drugs from a neighboring country into Bangkok and surrounding areas.

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Bhumjaithai Withdraws Draft House Rules After Opposition Concerns

Bhumjaithai Party MP Nikorn Jamnong withdrew a controversial draft amendment to House regulations and submitted a revised version after negotiations with government and opposition whips. The new draft removes disputed provisions on the Committee on Rules of Procedure that were seen as threatening opposition oversight, while adding measures to streamline debates, exclude weekends from legislative countersigning periods, and require legislative legal experts on committees.

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Phuket Hotels Invited to Join Disability Employment Program

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Student Singers Compete for Weekly Title on Mathayom Power Show

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Dr. Nat Awaits Bambi's Chat Release in Japan Trip Feud

Dr. Natthaphong appeared on the 'Mod Dam' show to discuss the fallout between celebrities Bum Pannada and Bambi Sirinosophit following a Japan rescue-training trip. He claims he has seen Line chat evidence and is waiting for Bambi to release the messages herself, while also refuting allegations that Bambi threatened Bum, owned a BMW at a car care center, or ambushed Bum's husband at a trail run. Bambi is reportedly in hiding, and legal action is being prepared by both sides.

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Tourist Police Deploy 100+ Officers for Phuket High Season

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Thief Cuts Hospital Generator Cables, Endangering Ventilator Patients

A thief cut five main power cables at Chonburi Hospital's generator room on November 10, disabling backup electricity for wards housing hundreds of ventilator-dependent patients. The suspect fled when discovered but was arrested by police within hours. Authorities warn the stolen wire's scrap value pales against the potential loss of life had the generators failed during a power outage.

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Thailand Ranks 43rd in Global AI Competitiveness Index

Thailand ranks 43rd out of 70 economies in the 2026 World Digital and AI Competitiveness Ranking released by the Thailand Management Association and IMD. The United States tops the index, followed by Singapore and the Netherlands, with each country pursuing distinct paths to AI readiness. TMA identifies weak government oversight as a critical vulnerability for Thailand's digital competitiveness.

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CIB Seizes Five Vehicles Linked to Good Deeds Foundation

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