BANGKOK: Google is looking to expand its investment in Thailand, reflecting the tech giant’s confidence in the countrys potential, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (Nov 7).
BANGKOK: Google is looking to expand its investment in Thailand, reflecting the tech giant’s confidence in the countrys potential, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (Nov 7).
Large numbers of dead fish and shells have washed up on Bang Saen beach in Chonburi, startling locals and visitors. A veteran fish vendor believes the die-off stems from small fishing boats discarding low-value catch when hauls exceed capacity. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause, but tourism remains unaffected for now unless winds shift the debris toward swimming areas.
Rural Roads Department plans to order work to start on the 1.78-billion-baht Koh Lanta bridge on November 14, with the crossing to Krabi's mainland due to open in 2029. The story Koh Lanta bridge in Krabi set to start construction on November 14 as seen on Thaiger News.
VJ Ja Natthawiwan Thongmee launched the inaugural Legacy Race 2026 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, a hybrid fitness competition for over 300 participants aged 50 to 69. Sponsored by Allianz Ayudhya, the "WE ARE WARRIORS" event combined running with functional fitness stations and emphasized family support and thorough health preparation. Organizers hailed the debut a success, with participants already asking about the next edition.
A Chiang Mai teacher is searching for her lost wedding ring after it slipped off her finger at the Big C Mae Hia mall. CCTV footage shows two women picking up an item from the floor in the area where she believes she dropped it. The ring is her only wedding band and holds great sentimental value; a reward is offered for its return.
Thailand men's national volleyball coach Park Ki-won has signed with Mongolia's MegaStars Volleyball Club for the 2026-2027 season while on break from his national team duties. The South Korean coach, a two-time Olympian with decades of professional and international coaching experience, will lead the Mongolian club while remaining under contract with the Thai national team.
Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Minister led a 350-officer operation to demolish illegal structures and reclaim Phuket's Freedom Beach from influential encroachers. The 9-rai area, linked to 22 legal cases, will be transformed into a recreational forest and A-grade tourist attraction. The minister called the action a New Year's gift restoring public access to the beach and vowed to expand the "Phuket Model" of enforcement nationwide.
Thailand's national team coach Anthony Hudson has replaced injured players Jude Suntaraphon Bell and Manuel Tom Bier with Port FC's Thirasak Phayom and Phirawat Akkatham for the upcoming King's Cup in Sisaket. The squad will gather on November 9 before the tournament begins on November 14, featuring Thailand against Brunei in the opening match.
Phuket City Municipality has indefinitely suspended garbage collection after its landfill overflowed for the seventh time. Trucks dumping waste on the access road caused traffic blockages, prompting the mayor to halt acceptance until the site is expanded and stakeholders agree on new protocols.
Massage provides temporary pain relief and seven health benefits like better sleep and circulation, but experts warn persistent pain despite treatment may signal deeper issues such as disc degeneration.
The MUAY THAI INTELLIGENCE project, led by Dr. Naphat Phuttharatanamani, uses AI and motion tracking to digitally preserve the mastery of Thai boxing legends while establishing an intellectual property system to ensure fighters and their families receive fair compensation when their likeness, style, or knowledge is commercialized. Showcased at AI Expo 2026, the initiative attracted government officials and industry partners interested in applications for gaming, robotics, and AI content. The project addresses long-standing issues like that of Sak Phetchayindee, whose identity was used for decades without royalties.
