Phuket MP seeks Cooperative Act amendments to recognize Islamic cooperatives and permit interest-free finance under Islamic principles.
PHUKET: A Phuket MP is pushing to amend the Cooperative Act to formally recognise Islamic cooperatives and allow interest-free savings and financial transactions, as existing laws are being reviewed to better accommodate financial practices under Islamic principles.
Justice Minister Ruttaphol Naowarat said former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's amnesty petition does not meet legal criteria due to outstanding corruption and Article 112 charges. The National Reconciliation Committee has not yet received the case, and any decision must follow the 2026 Amnesty Act. Thaksin retains the right to challenge a rejection in court.
Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprasert said the committee screening petitions under the Social Harmony Promotion Act has not yet received a report on former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request for a royal pardon. Pakorn stressed the process is based on legal criteria, not politics, and noted that Article 112 cases are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Foundation president Panadda "Bum" Wongphudi filed a police complaint at the Central Investigation Bureau against her husband, Athip "Got" Anantawan, accusing him of embezzling charitable funds to build a pool villa in Phuket. Accompanied by her lawyer, she appeared visibly distressed during the November 3 meeting with Crime Suppression Division investigators. She stated all evidence has been handed to her legal team, while her husband said he will address the allegations in a press conference after his own meeting with police.
Phuket's Mai Khao SAO issued seven administrative orders halting construction on a pool villa project tied to celebrity Bum Panadda Wongpudee. One building had an expired permit, while the other had never obtained one. The property owner has 30 days to reapply for proper permits, while allegations of signature forgery in the original application remain under investigation.
Thai gold prices jumped 650 baht on November 3, 2026, with gold jewelry selling at 63,850 baht per baht weight, according to the Gold Traders Association. Gold bars trade at 62,850 baht buy and 63,050 baht sell, while global spot gold stands at $3,948 per ounce. Industry leaders predict prices could surge further, potentially breaking 80,000 baht per baht weight.
Security was tightened at Udon Thani's cabinet meeting with bomb sweeps and scanners as villagers prepare to petition the prime minister against the potash
PHUKET: A new electric bus service connecting Phuket International Airport with Rawai began operating yesterday (Nov 2), with 10 buses covering a 51-kilometre route through key areas of the island.
Gavin Duwal's TikTok clip featuring his mother and a brief appearance by a woman resembling Pumpuy has ignited fan speculation about a reconciliation.
A fire sparked by three electric motorcycles engulfed a two-story house in Chonburi early Monday, severely burning the 40-year-old homeowner. His wife and toddler escaped with help from neighbors who risked the flames to pull them out. Firefighters controlled the blaze after 30 minutes; investigators are still determining whether an electrical fault or battery issue caused the incident.
The Crime Suppression Division summoned celebrities Chompoo Araya, Bella, Kanchai, and Phutthi Apivan as witnesses in the Bum Panadda charity fraud probe, as she prepares to file a complaint against her husband today.
