PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom visited Patong yesterday (Nov 9) to hand out relief bags to residents affected by the floods and landslides that hit the area two weeks ago.
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom visited Patong yesterday (Nov 9) to hand out relief bags to residents affected by the floods and landslides that hit the area two weeks ago.
Thai petrochemical giant IRPC posted a net profit of 15.36 billion baht for the first nine months of 2026, reversing a 2.998 billion baht loss a year earlier. The turnaround was driven by stronger refining margins, lower crude sourcing costs, and disciplined cost management amid global economic headwinds. CEO Sirimet Leepakorn said the results reflect the company's "Turnaround Today Transform for Tomorrow" strategy focused on asset optimization and long-term competitiveness.
Bangkok MP Phatsarin Ramwong demanded stronger underground construction safety standards after Samsen Road collapsed for the fifth time in a two-kilometer stretch. The latest cave-in occurred at a Purple Line metro project shaft, which she says reflects systemic negligence. Phatsarin pressed Prime Minister Anutin to fulfill a year-old parliamentary promise to investigate construction flaws and prevent recurrences, urging strict contractor oversight and penalties before lives are lost.
Thailand's Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, is leading the country's delegation at the COP31 UN climate summit in Antalya, Turkey. The conference brings together 197 nations to move beyond pledges and implement concrete climate action, with Thailand advocating for just transition, climate finance, and its net-zero goals through a dedicated national pavilion.
Royal Thai Police Commissioner Pol. Gen. Saran Nuanma has approved nationwide police allowances at rates near the previous fiscal year's levels, with budget distribution to command units within the week. Regular station allowances were raised from a projected 600 baht to 800 baht, while risk-area allowances for border and southern provinces will remain at full previous rates without reduction.
Former Thai Sang Thai Party executive Sompong Wannuphatham was assaulted with a wooden stick and tackled to the ground in a Khon Kaen restaurant on November 9. CCTV and phone footage captured the attack, which was stopped by an elderly bystander. Sompong filed a police report the next day with video evidence and a medical certificate.
Thai influencer and rescue volunteer Pond Jakkrit is appealing the suspension of his Facebook account, which has over 6 million followers, after his name was submitted for investigation regarding donations to the Sai Thara Saphan Bun Association. Pond insists he continues to work normally and has no reason to close his page himself, sharing screenshots of his appeals to Facebook. The case has drawn widespread public attention and mixed reactions online.
BANGKOK: The government is acting to alleviate the labour shortage by extending the work permits of current Lao and Myanmar employees and will bring in additional workers from Sri Lanka, it was announced yesterday (Nov 9).
Bangkok Airways has launched new cabin crew uniforms featuring handwoven Sukhothai mudmee silk patterns from the Ban Had Siew community. Made with eco-friendly materials including fabric from recycled plastic bottles, the uniforms showcase nine ancient Thai weaving designs and will debut at the Loy Krathong Festival on November 24, 2026. The initiative supports local artisans and promotes Thai culture to international travelers.
Thai Honda has confirmed its backing for the 2027 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix, which will serve as the season opener at Buriram's Chang International Circuit on March 5-7, 2027. The event marks the debut of new 850cc engine regulations, and Thai Honda plans extensive fan activities throughout the race weekend. The Sports Authority of Thailand officially launched ticket sales at a press conference attended by the Tourism and Sports Minister and MotoGP executives.
Dr. Siha Sak Arirachakaran, head of Thailand's sepak takraw association, has been elected unopposed as Deputy President of the Asian Sepak Takraw Federation (ASTAF) alongside Malaysia's Dato Mohammad Sumali Redwan. Dato Abdul Halim Kader will continue as ASTAF President for the 2027–2030 term. Further elections for vice presidents and executive committee members are scheduled for December 9 in Bangkok.
