Police

Phuket Immigration Arrests FBI-Wanted American in Trafficking Case

PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has arrested a 33-year-old American man wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a human trafficking case after locating him at a luxury villa in Chalong.

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PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has arrested a 33-year-old American man wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a human trafficking case after locating him at a luxury villa in Chalong.

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National

Thailand Launches Digital Platform for Workmen's Compensation Fund

Thailand's Social Security Office has launched the WCF Platform, a new digital service portal for the Workmen's Compensation Fund. The platform centralizes services for employers, employees, hospitals, and physicians, offering 24-hour chatbot support and real-time notifications. The system is accessible immediately via computer or smartphone.

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Police

Fire Guts Import-Export Warehouse in Nong Khai

A fierce fire destroyed a two-story warehouse belonging to an import-export company in Nong Khai Province early on November 14. The blaze, preceded by a loud explosion heard by nearby residents, consumed consumer goods and snacks stored inside and took firefighters two hours to control. The owner, who was away at the time, spotted the fire via CCTV and alerted staff; police are investigating the cause.

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National

BEM Posts Record Q3 Profit of 1.13 Billion Baht

Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) posted a third-quarter net profit of 1.134 billion baht, a 10-year high for the period, lifting nine-month earnings to 3.02 billion baht. Revenue held steady at 4.33 billion baht, supported by stable expressway traffic averaging 1.11 million trips daily and rail ridership of 433,000 daily trips. The company reduced financial costs by 10% through proactive debt management, and Fitch Ratings affirmed its 'A(tha)' credit rating with a stable outlook.

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Police

Tourist Dies After Fall at Doi Hua Wa Jo

A 30-year-old woman from Bangkok died after falling into a ravine near a campsite at Doi Hua Wa Jo in Mae Hong Son. Rescuers were alerted late on November 13 but had to wait until dawn to attempt recovery due to the treacherous terrain. A multi-agency team began retrieving the body early on November 14 in an operation expected to last several hours.

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Police

Two Motorcycles Burn in No-Bath Trip on Highway 21

Two motorcycles from the 'Trip Nam Mai Aob' group caught fire on Highway 21 in Phetchabun province on November 14, one while refueling at a gas station and another on a mountain road. No injuries were reported in either incident. The large motorcycle convoy was also filmed riding dangerously, occupying full lanes and weaving through traffic.

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Police

Police Arrest Lao Woman for Prostitution in Khon Kaen

Khon Kaen police arrested a 22-year-old Lao woman for soliciting prostitution via the Line messaging app from a room in the city center. The suspect admitted to working for about a week, serving Thai and foreign clients, and said a Line contact named "Noon" acted as an admin taking a cut of each transaction. Police seized cash, condoms, and lubricant as evidence and are now hunting for the admin and other members of the prostitution network.

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National

Thailand Gold Prices Fall 200 Baht on November 14

Thailand's Gold Traders Association announced a 200-baht drop in gold prices on November 14, 2026, with ornamental gold selling at 63,250 baht per baht weight. Gold bars traded at 62,250-62,450 baht, while global spot gold stood at $3,882 per ounce. Industry analysts predict prices may surge significantly in the next session.

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Line Man CEO Warns Draft Fee Rules Could Delay IPO

Line Man Wongnai CEO Yod Chinsupakul warns that draft Trade Competition Commission regulations on service fees for ride-hailing and food delivery platforms could disrupt market mechanisms and force the company to delay its IPO. He criticizes the draft for combining two distinct markets, requiring impractical 180-day advance approval for price changes, and using unverified market share data. Yod proposes a price ceiling approach instead of per-merchant approval to balance consumer protection with operational flexibility.

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Weather

Thai Met Dept Warns 18 Provinces of Heavy Rain, Flash Floods

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain warnings for 18 southern provinces, cautioning against flash floods, forest runoff, and high waves up to 3 meters in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. The alert covers November 14 and extends through November 18-22, with continuous downpours expected. Meanwhile, upper Thailand will see rising temperatures but cool mornings with fog, followed by a cold spell with strong winds later in the week.

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National

Amaze Super App Launches Free Food Campaign With 30 Brands

Amaze Super App, Thailand's homegrown super app under CP Group, celebrates surpassing 5 million users and 5 million orders by launching the "Amaze Food Freever" campaign with 30 popular food and beverage brands. From November 14, 2026, users can claim free items like donuts, coffee, fries, and grilled chicken by redeeming vouchers in the app and presenting them at participating outlets. The platform also emphasizes its loyalty points ecosystem, allowing members to convert points from various sources into Amaze Points for cash-equivalent purchases.

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