Tourism

Minor Hotels Signs Phuket Resort for Asia's First Minor Reserve Collection

Phuket, Thailand, 2nd November 2026 – Minor Hotels announces the signing of a hotel management agreement with Amal Group of Companies to launch Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket, Minor Reserve Collection, the first property under the new luxury collection brand in Asia. Scheduled to open in 2031, the 310-key resort will be located in Bang Tao, Phuket, just 250 metres from the islands west coast shoreline.

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Phuket, Thailand, 2nd November 2026 – Minor Hotels announces the signing of a hotel management agreement with Amal Group of Companies to launch Gardens of Eden Resort Phuket, Minor Reserve Collection, the first property under the new luxury collection brand in Asia. Scheduled to open in 2031, the 310-key resort will be located in Bang Tao, Phuket, just 250 metres from the islands west coast shoreline.

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Former Watchdog Director Sues Celebrity MC for Defamation

A former director of the Watchdog Thailand Foundation has filed a criminal defamation complaint against celebrity MC Narakorn "Ta" Tiyian over Facebook posts accusing the foundation of misappropriating funds. Rattiy, who spent ten years as an animal rescue volunteer before joining the foundation's leadership, denies any involvement in financial matters and says the posts damaged her reputation. She also plans to ask the Anti-Money Laundering Office to investigate the foundation's financial transparency.

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National

Cabinet Approves Dec 16 Holiday for Queen Mother Cremation

The Cabinet approved December 16, 2026 as a special government holiday for Queen Sirikit's royal cremation ceremony at Sanam Luang.

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Ex-PM Srettha, Central Heir Tos Headline Exclusive Business Forum

Former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Central Group scion Tos Chirathivat will share the stage at an exclusive Sansiri–SCB Wealth forum on November 11, joining seven top executives and heirs from 30 leading Thai business families. The event features sessions on leadership decisions, sustainable growth, and the pressures of succession, with next-generation heirs discussing how to forge their own paths. Attendance is by invitation only, limited to family members actively involved in running their conglomerates.

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Bangkok Harley Dealer Named World Top 3 for Second Year

Bangkok-based AAS Harley-Davidson Group has been named one of the world's top three Harley-Davidson dealers for the second year in a row, winning three major 2026 awards including International Motorcycle Sales Performance Champion and International Dealer of the Year: Silver. The honors were presented to the company's executive leadership, highlighting the group's sustained excellence in sales, parts, accessories, and customer experience on the global stage.

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Former WDT Vice President Clears Name in Donation Probe

Former Watchdog Thailand Foundation vice president Rattiyya has gone to police to deny involvement in alleged donation mismanagement, luxury purchases, and financial misconduct at the animal welfare organization. She says she resigned in August before the issues arose and was responsible only for field operations, not finances. She is calling for a full investigation by police and the Anti-Money Laundering Office to identify the true culprits.

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Mor Lam Singer Saves Collapsed Audience Member With CPR

Mor Lam singer Bee Wilawan, a trained nurse, saved a collapsed audience member with CPR during a November 10 performance in Udon Thani, reviving the patient before paramedics arrived.

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Tourism

20 Best Cool-Season Mist Escapes Unveiled Across Thailand

When the first cool wind sweeps down from the northern peaks, Thailand enters its most fleeting and breathtaking season. Thick, slow-moving oceans of mist roll across valleys and ridgelines, drawing travelers on hours-long drives just to stand above the clouds as the sun breaks over mountain islands. This short-lived phenomenon graces the kingdom from November … The story Thailand’s sea of mist: 20 of the best cool-season escapes to chase the fog as seen on Thaiger News.

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Thailand Imposes Strict Diving Rules to Protect Coral Reefs

Thailand has enacted strict new diving regulations to protect coral reefs from tourism damage, effective April 22, 2025. The 11 rules require certified dive controllers to accompany all tourist dives, mandate life jackets for shallow dives, and set supervision ratios based on dive type. With the dive tourism market growing 12% annually and valued at 8.5 billion baht, officials warn that uncontrolled tourist behavior — trampling, standing on coral, and fin kicks — could destroy the reefs that sustain the industry.

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AgriSME Project Transforms Thai Farmers Into Professional Entrepreneurs

The National Farmers Council and OSMEP have launched the AgriSME project to help Thai farmers transition from producers to professional entrepreneurs. The nationwide program offers free seminars in five provinces, online courses, and a trade fair at Muang Thong Thani where farmers can connect with real buyers. The initiative aims to equip farmers with business management, branding, and marketing skills to secure stable incomes and add value to their agricultural products.

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Singer Ying Thitikarn Shocked by Boom Panadda's Foundation Fraud Arrest

Thai singer Ying Thitikarn expressed shock and disappointment over the arrest of fellow celebrity Boom Panadda for allegedly misusing over 500 million baht of foundation donations. Speaking at a hospital event, Ying emphasized she always self-funded her volunteer work to avoid burdening charitable organizations, and said the alleged 70-30 personal-to-charity spending ratio was heartbreaking and unexpected.

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