PHUKET: Large numbers of dead starfish washed ashore at Karon Beach yesterday morning (Nov 11), prompting questions online about what caused the marine animals to become stranded.
PHUKET: Large numbers of dead starfish washed ashore at Karon Beach yesterday morning (Nov 11), prompting questions online about what caused the marine animals to become stranded.
Four days of torrential rain in Phatthalung province triggered a massive rockfall when a 4-ton boulder broke loose from a 400-meter cliff and crashed within meters of a home, destroying it. The governor and park officials have warned residents in mountainous areas to stay alert for further landslides and flash floods as heavy rain continues.
Explosive ordnance disposal teams have cleared six bombs that detonated at three sites in Songkhla province. Police say the attacks appear to be nuisance acts linked to nearby Satun and not aimed at major economic areas like Hat Yai. Investigators are pursuing CCTV and witness leads to identify the group behind the coordinated blasts.
Former ONE Championship Muay Thai world champion Rambolek Chanajarnboon and his wife, Thanchanok "Tong" Thamanee, have welcomed their first child, a daughter named Nap Dao, born on November 11, 2026. The couple shared the news via social media, with Rambolek humorously noting he nearly fainted during the birth. The fighter, a celebrated figure in Thai combat sports, announced the pregnancy in June.
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekanit Nitithanprapas has ordered all Ministry of Finance agencies to elevate cybersecurity to the maximum level to counter AI-driven hacking attacks capable of compromising one million accounts per attempt. The directive includes Krungthai Bank, which must further strengthen its defenses given its vast financial data holdings. Regarding the Thai Airways passenger data breach affecting over 60,000 records, officials confirmed the leak originated from third-party vendor Amadeus, not the airline's own systems.
Dr. Jum, a board member of the Watchdog Thailand (WDT) Foundation, has exposed severe financial irregularities, revealing donations plummeted from 31 million baht to just 50,000 baht. She discovered forged signatures on official documents and unauthorized transfers exceeding 1 million baht to the former foundation president. Dr. Jum filed a police complaint on August 27 and is demanding a full audit of the foundation's finances.
Residents of Prachinburi protested at the provincial hall demanding an end to toxic industrial waste and EEC projects. They urge authorities to crack down on polluting factories and plan a rally for November 15.
People's Party MP Ratchanok Sinok has challenged Bhumjaithai Party MP Suchada Sangtanthu to file a defamation lawsuit, saying she would welcome a court battle to prove whether Suchada's husband owns a gambling website. The confrontation occurred in parliament on November 11, 2026, after Suchada posted on Facebook that Ratchanok asked if she would sue. Ratchanok replied that she dared Suchada to follow through so the gambling ownership question could be legally tested, while also denying previous allegations about a necklace controversy.
Thai actress Boom Panadda is reportedly distressed in custody, crying for her child according to her lawyer Phet Ekkasit Sanit. Police have searched her condominium and seized luxury goods worth over 10 million baht. Phet denied rumors that he also represents a high-society figure allegedly linked to Boom's finances, confirming he currently acts solely as Boom's counsel.
The Royal Thai Navy has clarified that a man photographed with celebrity Bum Panadda and identified online as a naval officer is actually a reserve officer, not a career service member. The individual earned his rank after completing the fifth year of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program and was called up for periodic reserve training. The Navy urged the public and media to verify military status before sharing information to avoid misunderstandings.
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a new 30% import duty on goods purchased through foreign e-commerce platforms, effective January 1, 2027. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office estimates the measure will add only about 0.70% to the Consumer Price Index because affected products represent a small share of the inflation basket. While individual items such as electronics and accessories may see clearer price increases, the overall impact on headline inflation is expected to remain limited.
