PHUKET: A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Thalang for allegedly administering two online gambling websites, with police identifying more than B11 million in transactions through two bank accounts.
PHUKET: A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Thalang for allegedly administering two online gambling websites, with police identifying more than B11 million in transactions through two bank accounts.
Mukdahan Governor Waran Boonnaraj has resigned immediately after being transferred to an inspector general position at the Ministry of Interior. In his resignation letter, he cited 34 years of dedicated service but claimed his work was not fairly evaluated under the ministry's merit system, prompting his decision to leave the civil service effective November 18.
A homemade firearm accidentally discharged in a Phuket home on November 10, injuring a 21-year-old man in the wrist and his 18-year-old girlfriend in the ankle. The couple had been together for two years with no history of conflict. Police seized the weapon, two shotgun shells, and five .22 caliber rounds, and are investigating the man for illegal possession of a modified firearm.
A rescue van crashed into a tree in Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, killing four including a three-year-old patient; heavy rain is the suspected cause.
Protesters rallied outside Parliament on November 10 to oppose House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha's rejection of a citizen-backed bill to repeal NCPO Order No. 41. The draft legislation, signed by nearly 60,000 people, aimed to reduce penalties for several offenses including lese-majeste under Article 112. People's Party MPs joined the demonstration, which featured symbolic protests, music, and speeches under heavy police observation.
A blast in Satun's Kuankalong district toppled a streetlight pole and damaged a truck, slightly injuring the driver. Police and EOD teams found suspicious materials in two other poles and are investigating two possible unexploded devices. The governor closed the road and called for public vigilance without panic.
Kasetsart University's Senior Club and Faculty of Nursing held a health promotion event for 60 elderly participants focusing on sarcopenia awareness and prevention. The "KU Synergy" project combined expert lectures, health screenings, exercise sessions, and intergenerational activities to promote muscle health, proper nutrition, and active aging. The initiative reflects the university's commitment to preventive healthcare and building connections across generations in Thailand's aging society.
The 2027 Michelin Guide Thailand, celebrating its 10th anniversary, listed a record 507 restaurants including 53 starred venues. Phuket's Pru became the first two-star restaurant outside Bangkok, while Chiang Mai's Belon by Paolo Airaudo earned the city's inaugural Michelin star, underscoring the nationwide growth of Thailand's culinary reputation.
A speeding sedan crashed into a parked six-wheel truck on Highway 345 in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi, killing 28-year-old debt collector Thirawat Thongkhamdee and injuring his passenger. The truck driver had stopped on the shoulder to eat when the impact pushed his vehicle forward over 10 meters. Police found no brake marks at the scene and are investigating the cause.
Prachachat Party leader Pol. Lt. Col. Thawi Sodsong has proposed electing governors for Thailand's three southern border provinces or restructuring the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center to achieve lasting peace. The former SBPAC secretary-general argues decentralization is essential because the region's distinct identity and demand for self-governance cannot be addressed through centralized rule. His suggestions come amid ongoing violence, including a November 9 security operation in Yala that killed a wanted suspect, which analysts say undermines peace efforts.
Intensifying clashes between Karen forces and the Myanmar military near Myawaddy have repeatedly sent heavy ordnance into Thailand's Tak province, prompting Thai troops to fire warning shots and deploy heavy weapons along the border. A school directly on the border ridge in Mae Sot district conducted emergency evacuation drills, moving students and staff into purpose-built bunkers, while authorities prepare shelters across all border risk areas in the province.
