National

Queen Suthida Opens Global Wellness Summit in Phuket

PHUKET: Her Majesty Queen Suthida presided over the opening of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 at Angsana Laguna Phuket today (Nov 11), highlighting Thailand’s potential to develop its health tourism industry by combining modern medical science with traditional Thai medicine and herbal knowledge.

2d ago The Phuket News

PHUKET: Her Majesty Queen Suthida presided over the opening of the Global Wellness Summit 2026 at Angsana Laguna Phuket today (Nov 11), highlighting Thailand’s potential to develop its health tourism industry by combining modern medical science with traditional Thai medicine and herbal knowledge.

No. 01 of ∞ Read at source → Next

Tourism

CentralWorld Launches Spectacular World-Class Countdown 2027 Celebration

Central Pattana announces CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2027, a world-class New Year's Eve celebration at the iconic Ratchaprasong landmark known as the "Times Square of Asia." The event features cutting-edge production with top artists, while simultaneous Thailand Countdown 2027 celebrations will take place at Central malls nationwide. The festivities aim to attract international tourists and stimulate the year-end economy across Thailand.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

Weather

Chao Phraya River Rising, 10 Provinces and Bangkok on Flood Alert

Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department has warned that the Chao Phraya River will rise 30–40 centimeters in low-lying areas after the Chao Phraya Dam increases discharge to 700–1,000 cubic meters per second. The alert covers 10 central provinces and Bangkok, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone zones to move belongings to higher ground and monitor official channels. Emergency hotlines 1784 and Line @1784DDPM are available 24/7 for assistance.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Thai Pole Vaulter Thanakorn Wins Historic Youth Olympics Bronze

Thai pole vaulter Thanakorn "Frame" Daengmani won bronze at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar with a 4.85-meter clearance, securing Thailand's first-ever athletics medal at the event. The achievement also marks the Thai team's first medal of the games. France's Axel Faye won gold at 4.95 meters, while Mexico's Carlo Cruz Towar took silver on countback.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

Community

Poh Teck Tung Foundation Delivers 1.2M Baht Relief to Bon Kai Disaster Victims

The Poh Teck Tung Foundation distributed over 1.2 million baht in cash and consumer goods to 132 families affected by disaster in Bangkok's Bon Kai community. Foundation staff, district officials, and celebrity volunteers participated in the relief effort at the Bon Kai Welfare Center. The aid package included 3,500 baht per person plus household and individual supply kits.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Thai Banks Boost Cyber Defenses Against AI Hacking Threats

BANGKOK: Thai banks are increasing cybersecurity spending and strengthening round-the-clock monitoring as authorities warn of a rise in increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including attempts involving artificial intelligence (AI).

2d ago The Phuket News

Read this story →

Police

Pathum Thani Immigration Arrests Myanmar Woman in Mule Account Fraud Case

Pathum Thani Immigration officers arrested a 23-year-old Myanmar national, known as Miss HLA, on an outstanding Lopburi court warrant linked to a mule account fraud gang. The warrant charged her with providing bank accounts, electronic cards, and phone numbers for use in cybercrime and scams. She was transferred to Lam Sonthi Police Station in Lopburi to face prosecution.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Actress Peel Jarunee Clarifies SLE Diagnosis After Blood Transfusion

Thai actress Peel Jarunee clarified she developed SLE from a blood transfusion after an accident, not the same kidney-affecting form that killed singer Pumpuang Duangjan. She stated her joint-focused lupus is manageable and not life-threatening, and thanked the public for their overwhelming support.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

National

Malaysia Peace Facilitator Meets Thai Leaders to Advance Southern Talks

Malaysia's newly appointed peace talks facilitator, Lt. Gen. Dato' Ahmad Norihan bin Jala, visited Bangkok on November 11 to meet with senior Thai officials regarding the southern insurgency. He held discussions with the head of Thailand's peace talks delegation, Thana Suwannanont, and later met privately with former Parliament President Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. Further talks are scheduled with Deputy Prime Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and National Security Council chief Gen. Chaiyapruk Didyasarin to address escalating violence spreading beyond the three southernmost provinces.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

National

NACC Accuses Ex-Transport Minister Aide of 53 Million Baht Graft

Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission has indicted Suchart Lai-nam-ngoen, a former assistant transport minister under the Yingluck government, for accumulating 53.5 million baht in unexplained wealth. His declared income during his 2013-2014 tenure was only about 625,000 baht, while assets — including a luxury vehicle, auction license plates, and large bank deposits in his family's names — far exceeded that amount. The case will be sent to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Political Office Holders for potential asset seizure.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →

Police

Police Raid Boom Panadda's Condo, Seize Luxury Goods Worth Millions

Police raided the Bangkok condo of celebrity Boom Panadda, seizing designer handbags and jewelry worth tens of millions of baht. The operation followed the impoundment of five vehicles linked to a charity foundation as evidence in an ongoing investigation. Authorities are examining the assets for possible links to illegal activity.

2d ago Khaosod

Read this story →