KRABI: The fossil of a giant rat believed to have weighed about 30 kilogrammes has been discovered in Krabi province in southern Thailand, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
KRABI: The fossil of a giant rat believed to have weighed about 30 kilogrammes has been discovered in Krabi province in southern Thailand, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Thailand's Election Commission is preparing to submit indictments against 77 individuals, including 26 sitting MPs, to the Supreme Court over alleged election fraud. Simultaneously, the EC voted 5-2 to petition the Constitutional Court to rule on whether the Supreme Court overstepped its authority by accepting challenges to MP qualifications that the EC had already dismissed. The Constitutional Court's decision could directly impact three pending qualification cases before the Supreme Court.
A 50-year-old man drowned in a temple pond in Amnat Charoen province after swimming to escape the heat. A monk attempted to rescue him but was unable to reach him in time. Divers recovered the body 30 minutes later, and police confirmed no signs of foul play.
Anti-corruption police have seized over 100 million baht in assets from influencer Boom Panadda and her family, including multiple properties, 20 vehicles, luxury goods, and bank accounts. The assets, allegedly acquired since 2017, were frozen to prevent transfer while authorities investigate. A decision on issuing summons or arrest warrants is expected by Friday.
Justice Minister Pol. Gen. Thawee Sodsong is moving to revoke Thai citizenship from three more Jewish businessmen as part of Operation Yuttharat, a multi-agency crackdown on nominee shareholders. Authorities have already searched three Bangkok locations, including the Chabad Thailand Foundation office, and are preparing additional citizenship revocation cases and asset investigations. No criminal charges have been filed yet as financial trails from abroad are still being traced.
Thai teenage boxer Tiger March, 15, has risen to No. 3 in the WBA Asia super-lightweight rankings after winning the WBA Asia South title. The jump from 12th to third marks a major milestone in his young career as he eyes the full WBA Asia championship and future world-title shots.
Ratchaburi FC lost 2-3 to Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite, leaving them with one point from four games. Club president Thannawit Nitikarnjana posted a defiant message invoking "The Last Stand" to rally the team, stressing the importance of hope and fighting spirit. Ratchaburi next face Buriram United in the Thai League on November 8.
A lightning strike caused a major fire at the Pho Thong flea market in Samut Sakhon, destroying nearly 50 stalls selling clothing, shoes, and electronics. The blaze broke out before the market opened, so there were no casualties. Firefighters took over 30 minutes to control the flames and an additional hour to prevent re-ignition, with damage estimates still underway.
Deputy Agriculture Minister Wachiraprawat Khawkham has ordered nine urgent fixes to the Udon Thani World Horticultural Expo 2029 following public complaints about parking, transport, toilets, food services, and ticketing. He demanded visible improvements within seven days, including added shuttle routes linking the expo to city attractions to spread tourist spending. The ministry also plans to convert the expo site into a permanent international exhibition center after the event ends.
Thailand's property market showed mixed signals in Q3 2026, with listing views rising nearly 3% but buyer and renter inquiries dropping over 18%. PropertyGuru data reveals consumers are searching more but delaying decisions due to economic uncertainty, debt burdens, and tighter credit. The affordable segment under 3 million baht was hit hardest, while luxury properties above 30 million baht were the only category to grow in both views and leads.
A Myanmar Air Force airstrike hit a girls' dormitory in Karen State near the Thai border, killing two and injuring nine. Two critically wounded were brought to Thailand for humanitarian medical care; one died en route to hospital, while the other is receiving treatment in Mae Hong Son. Thai border authorities had received prior warnings of military activity in the area.
