PHUKET: Police have arrested a 30-year-old man after finding crystal meth (ice), 1,735 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and drug-packaging equipment aboard a fishing vessel docked at a pier in Ratsada.
PHUKET: Police have arrested a 30-year-old man after finding crystal meth (ice), 1,735 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) and drug-packaging equipment aboard a fishing vessel docked at a pier in Ratsada.
Reporters discovered a warehouse linked to the Good Deed Organization Foundation in Pathum Thani where donated goods including water, diapers, flour, mattresses, and clothing were dumped like trash. The property was purchased by the husband of the foundation's founder, and locals say donation vehicles were active during recent southern floods. Authorities may investigate potential mismanagement of charitable donations.
Nonthaburi police are investigating after Pak Kret Deputy Superintendent Pol. Lt. Col. Sathaporn and his subordinates allegedly assaulted a commando police officer at a karaoke bar on October 31. The victim suffered a ruptured blood vessel in his eye, prompting over 30 commando officers to gather at the station in solidarity. The provincial police chief has transferred the accused officers and ordered both disciplinary and criminal proceedings, describing the incident as a drunken misunderstanding.
Former celebrity policeman Yutthaphon "Johnny Mueprab" Srisompong has recruited former world champion Pongsaklek Kratingdaeng Gym as a trainer for his new Muay Thai gym in Ubon Ratchathani. The gym, located in Phibun Mangsahan district, will feature national-level and world champion coaches offering classes on weekends starting in early June.
Thai authorities seized over 2.1 million counterfeit items worth 868 million baht in 770 cases during the first nine months of 2026. The operation involved the Department of Intellectual Property, police, customs, and private companies like Procter & Gamble. Officials vowed to continue cracking down on fake goods to protect consumers and the economy.
Media personality Karnchai, testifying as a witness in the Central Investigation Bureau's probe of influencer Boom Panadda, revealed discrepancies in donation-account timestamps and a complex web of large transfers involving three accounts linked to Boom. He publicly demanded she explain allegations that over 200 million baht went to her husband and over 300 million remained in her personal account, stating the financial trail contradicts her claims of ignorance and urging her to fully disclose all transactions to her legal team.
Thai entertainment news roundup highlights multiple new music releases. Jaylerr and Billkin reunite for the sweet single 'Golden Retriever,' while Zom Marie debuts with Star Hunter Entertainment on the 'Khom Khlang' series soundtrack. Other artists including PlusOne, Janeyeh, Khaimuk Pensinee, and THE CROW CLUB leads Pop and Taitel also drop new tracks across various labels.
A Thai Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flying from Shanghai to Bangkok suffered a cracked cockpit windshield shortly after takeoff. The pilots dumped fuel and returned to Shanghai for a safe emergency landing. No injuries were reported.
Acting coach Wittaya Leohakul says Chonburi ranks fourth in defense with the most aerial goals as Japanese, Korean and
Deputy Prime Minister Yoschanan Wongwats met with executives from 23 major US companies, including Google, Boeing, and Amazon, to discuss shifting Thailand's economy toward high-value, innovation-driven production. The government emphasized moving away from low-cost labor competition and integrating Thai firms into global value chains, while US firms proposed concrete collaborations in AI, aviation, healthcare standards, and research expansion.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced flood preparations ahead of forecast heavy rain and strong winds from November 5-9. The city has deployed pumps and drainage equipment while monitoring construction zones where flooding typically recedes within an hour. The BMA also plans to lift disaster zone declarations for Lat Krabang and Nong Chok districts within two days as conditions improve.
