Regional

No Traffic Warning Issued for Queen's Phuket Visit

PHUKET: No public traffic warning or disruption advisory had been issued by local authorities ahead of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s visit to Phuket tomorrow (Nov 11), despite provincial officials holding a preparatory meeting last week that specifically addressed traffic management for the royal visit.

National

Cabinet Approves Strict Data Center Rules to Curb Resource Hoarding

The Thai cabinet has approved a new regulatory framework for data centers, creating a One Stop Service to centralize approvals and prevent speculative hoarding of electricity and water resources. Over 110 applicants have requested more than 30,000 megawatts of power, but genuine investment is expected from only about a quarter of them. The policy aims to protect communities, give legitimate investors certainty, and ensure new projects deliver economic value to Thailand through jobs, skills development, and supply-chain integration.

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Police

Singer Oysri Urges NACC to Appeal Ex-Songkhla Official's Acquittal

Singer Oysri and her legal team submitted a letter to the NACC demanding an appeal of the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former Songkhla PAO President Nipon Boonyamanee in a 50-million-baht malfeasance case. The Court of Appeal overturned a nine-year prison sentence, ruling Nipon acted for official benefit without corrupt intent. The NACC must decide by November 13 whether to pursue a Supreme Court appeal.

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Police

NACC Charges Ex-Physical Education Chief in 50.5M Procurement Fraud

Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission has found grounds to charge former Physical Education Department Director-General Sangchan Worasumit and others over a 50.5 million baht sports equipment procurement scheme. Investigators say specifications and prices were pre-set above market rates to limit competition, and no needs assessment was conducted before the 2013 purchase. The case has been referred to the Supreme Prosecutor's Office for criminal prosecution.

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Police

Phichit Cooperatives Report Rice Mill Owner for 650M Baht Bounced Checks

Five Phichit agricultural cooperatives have filed police reports against a single rice mill owner for bounced checks worth over 650 million baht owed for paddy rice purchases. The checks, due in late October, could not be honored due to insufficient funds. Police are now investigating while neighboring province mill operators have stepped in to buy directly from farmers at competitive cash prices.

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National

FETCO Cuts SET Year-End Target to 1,550-1,600

FETCO has lowered its year-end SET Index forecast to 1,550-1,600 from 1,700, citing a deeper-than-expected market correction driven by global panic selling. The council remains confident in limited downside given 22% first-half earnings growth for listed firms and expects foreign fund rotation into value and tourism stocks, plus Thai ESG tax-driven buying, to support a year-end recovery.

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