BANGKOK: The Cabinet has declared Dec 16 a special public holiday to allow people to attend or observe the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has declared Dec 16 a special public holiday to allow people to attend or observe the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Prachachon Party candidate Thanayut Yunyung announced plans to establish a new football club, BURIRAM PP.F.C., in Buriram province. He emphasized the club's local identity and invited public participation in building the team. Buriram already hosts Buriram United, the record 11-time Thai League champions led by Newin Chidchob.
Two dog owners in Nonthaburi withdrew mutual police complaints after their pets attacked each other, leaving one dog dead and another severely wounded. The caretaker of the injured dog accused a high-profile animal rescue foundation of exploiting the case for online fundraising despite providing no financial aid for veterinary bills, which were covered by the caretaker and local villagers. Police recorded the settlement and the withdrawal of all charges.
Thailand's U23 national team held a recovery training session in Pleiku, Vietnam, on November 11 ahead of their second match against Qatar in the VTV Cup. Player Jiradet Taichankong expressed pride in returning to the squad and confidence in the team's unity. The match against Qatar kicks off on November 12 at Pleiku Stadium with live coverage across multiple Thai platforms.
Thailand's national football team is training in Sisaket ahead of the 52nd King's Cup tournament. Striker Supachok Sarachat, a Sisaket native, says he is fully fit and hopes the team's presence will inspire local youth to pursue football careers.
Democrat MP Nattiphon Jatikanich has filed a parliamentary motion to create a special committee studying oversight of charitable donations, citing repeated fraud cases that exploit Thai generosity. Annual donations in Thailand reach 100,000-150,000 million baht — exceeding the Agriculture Ministry's budget — yet current laws offer limited donor protection. The proposal aims to restore public trust through transparent, verifiable donation mechanisms covering prevention, oversight, and compensation.
Bangchak Corporation is marking its 42nd anniversary with a nationwide one-day fuel discount of 1 baht per liter on November 13 for Green Miles loyalty members. The promotion runs from 5:00 AM to midnight at participating stations with no minimum spend, and new members can join for free to qualify instantly. Additional perks throughout November include free drinking water and beverages for qualifying fuel purchases.
Her Majesty Queen Suthida opened Global Wellness Summit 2026 in Phuket, welcoming international leaders to explore longevity, innovation and the wellness economy. TAT showcased healing experiences across Thailand’s five regions, connecting traditional wisdom with tourism to build partnerships, support local communities and strengthen Thailand’s position as a global wellness destination.
Sustainability Expo 2026 launched a youth forum in Bangkok to amplify young voices in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Academics and youth leaders emphasized that young people possess time, knowledge, and creativity to drive real change, urging a shift from awareness to action. The expo runs until November 15 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.
Thai energy firm Gulf Energy Development has signed a deal to supply 300,000 tons of LNG to China's PetroChina in 2027. The agreement, executed through Gulf's Singapore trading subsidiary, marks the company's shift from domestic supply toward international LNG portfolio management. Gulf aims to combine its Thai infrastructure with PetroChina's global market access to expand its energy trading footprint.
The Thai government has proposed splitting the Ministry of Tourism and Sports into two separate entities: a new Ministry of Sports to drive the sports industry, and a merged Ministry of Culture and Tourism to link cultural heritage with tourism development. The bill was presented to parliament by Minister Pharadon Prisananuntakul, who argued the changes will boost economic value from both sectors while improving budget efficiency.
