Phuket Customer Slams Tiny 120-Baht Fish Salad Portion

Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Millions Wash Up on Koh Kood

Villagers on Koh Kood discovered three large bundles of smuggled cigarettes worth 2-3 million baht washed ashore on November 14. Police believe the contraband came from an unregistered speedboat that sank after hitting rocks two days earlier. Forensic tests confirmed the cigarettes were illegal, and authorities have seized the haul while searching for the smugglers.

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Bangkok Noi Temples Renowned for Sacred Cowrie Shell Amulets

Two historic temples in Bangkok's Bangkok Noi district — Wat Nai Rong and Wat Bang Bamru — are celebrated for their 'bia kae' amulets made from rare 32-toothed cowrie shells. These talismans, rooted in ancient Thai monastic wisdom, are believed to heal illnesses, repel evil spirits, neutralize poisons, and protect against weapons and animal attacks. The temples represent a distinct lineage of this amulet tradition alongside other famous schools from Ang Thong and Bang Kaew.

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Actor Khem Haswee Stars in Nakee 3, Prioritizes Self-Care

Thai actor Khem Haswee Pakpongpaisan discusses his role in the upcoming film "Nakee 3: Krutha Nakee," directed by Off Pongpat Wachirabunjong and co-starring Ta-Neang Kanyawee Songmuang. He shares insights on working with the veteran director, developing chemistry with his co-star, and his strategy to maintain relevance through self-care and multi-platform content creation as he approaches 30.

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Tourism

Sukhothai Loy Krathong Festival Illuminates UNESCO Heritage Site

Sukhothai Province hosts its annual Loy Krathong festival from November 15–24 at the UNESCO-listed Sukhothai Historical Park. The 10-day event features traditional processions, light-and-sound shows, handicraft markets, fireworks, and cultural performances from China, South Korea, and India. Highlights include nightly light shows at Wat Maha That and the grand Loy Krathong day parade and royal candle-floating ceremony on November 24.

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Chart Pattana Head Tawee Launches Satun Political Institute, Reveals Exam Fraud

Chart Pattana Party leader Pol. Lt. Gen. Tawee Sodsong launched a political institute in Satun, promoting the province as a multicultural model for the deep south. He exposed a corruption scandal in local government exams where 5,960 scores were allegedly altered for bribes, and called for reforms to the student loan system and new protections for platform workers. The party also announced plans to contest Satun's parliamentary seats in the next election.

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Supreme Patriarch Consecrates Buddha Images for Queen Sirikit

The Supreme Patriarch led a royal consecration ceremony for two historic Buddha images at Wat Ratchabophit in Bangkok. The Phra Nirantarai and Phra Samphutthaphanni images, created with the King's permission, will be presented to Queen Sirikit. Senior government officials and Buddhist devotees attended the event, which also included a royal offering of monastic robes.

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Trailer Truck Crash Kills Street Vendor Near Bank in Prachinburi

A 60-year-old street vendor was killed when a trailer truck crashed into vehicles and a bank in Prachinburi province, leaving three dead and multiple injured. Her daughter arrived at the scene to perform Buddhist rites, devastated that she missed celebrating her mother's upcoming birthday and introducing her newborn grandchild. The victim had sold glasses at the location daily for years.

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Government Whip Urges Public Solutions Over Political Games

Government whip Akara Det Wongpithakroj urged House committee chair Rangsiman Rome to prioritize solving public problems over political maneuvering, after Rangsiman moved to summon Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Akara Det argued that committee summons can be satisfied by representatives or documents, and that legal disputes should be settled by courts, not unilateral declarations.

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111 Arrested, 15 Vehicles Seized in Phetchabun Water Trip Crackdown

Police in Phetchabun arrested 111 people and seized 15 motorcycles during a crackdown on the 'Water Trip 69' event. Offenses included helmet violations, unlicensed driving, drug-impaired driving, and methamphetamine possession. No accidents or injuries were reported during the three-day operation.

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Stepfather Accused of Raping Disabled Stepdaughter in Ubon Ratchathani

A 17-year-old intellectually disabled girl in Ubon Ratchathani was allegedly raped repeatedly by her stepfather, who threatened her into silence. Relatives discovered the abuse, recorded evidence, and enlisted a popular Facebook page to help file a police report. The stepfather, who has a prior theft arrest, now faces rape charges as police gather evidence and the victim undergoes medical examination.

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