TAT Launches 2027 Value Over Volume Strategy at WTM London

Kanchai Exposes Three Accounts in Bum Foundation Fraud Probe

Whistleblower Kanchai revealed on a news program that the Bum Panadda foundation fraud case involves three donation accounts, over two million transfers from 90,000 donors, and an estimated 600-800 million baht in misused funds. He described Phuket pool villas as just the tip of the iceberg, with police conducting a terrifyingly thorough investigation tracing every transaction. Kanchai also denied any navy involvement and urged Bum to confess fully to mitigate legal consequences.

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Tourism

TAT Targets 11 Million Long-Haul Tourists by 2027

BANGKOK: Thailand is targeting 11 million long-haul tourists in 2027, generating an estimated B730 billion in revenue, as the tourism industry contends with Middle East conflict, rising oil prices and increasing competition from other destinations.

3d ago The Phuket News

GH Bank Housing Scheme Attracts 34 Billion Baht in Loan Requests

Thailand's Government Housing Bank reports 11,430 applications worth 34.29 billion baht for the state-backed One House Per Person Plus scheme, reaching 68% of its 50-billion-baht quota within three weeks. The program offers subsidized rates and relaxed income rules for homes up to 3 million baht, aiming to boost homeownership among low- and middle-income earners while stimulating the construction sector.

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Pancake Khemanit Comments on Boom Pannada Charity Controversy

Thai actress Pancake Khemanit addressed the controversy surrounding Boom Pannada's charitable foundation at a series launch event, confirming their long history of charity collaboration while expressing continued personal respect for Boom as an older sister figure. Pancake said she has not yet contacted Boom directly but hopes the situation resolves positively, emphasizing she relies on family support to navigate difficult times in her career.

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Former Police Chief Opens New Kidney Center at Police Hospital

Former Police Commissioner-General Damrongsak Kittiprapas opened a new 38-million-baht Kidney Center at the Police Hospital in Bangkok on November 3, 2026. Funded by Damrongsak and his Police Cadet Class 38 alumni, the center adds hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplant services to boost care for officers, their families, and the public.

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Regional

Giant Rodent Fossil Named for Princess Found in Krabi

A 35-million-year-old giant rodent fossil discovered in Krabi's Bang Mark lignite mine has been named Yakamys sirindhornae with royal permission honoring Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The find, published in Scientific Reports, represents the largest known Paleogene rodent and pushes back the timeline for giant rodent evolution by 15–20 million years. The research involved collaboration between Thai, French, and Canadian scientists.

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Nonthaburi Police Chief Orders Probe into Officers' Assault on Colleague

Nonthaburi police chief ordered disciplinary and criminal probes after Pak Kret officers allegedly assaulted a colleague at an entertainment venue on Oct. 31, transferring the accused immediately.

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Police Near Completion of Celebrity Charity Foundation Fraud Probe

Thailand's Economic Crime Suppression Division is nearing completion of its investigation into the "Do Good" Foundation chaired by celebrity Panadda "Bum" Wongphudee. Police have traced donation flows, finding funds were diverted from stated charitable purposes, and reject Panadda's defense that she was unaware or deceived by her husband. As foundation chair, she held legal responsibility for financial oversight and certified reports to tax authorities. Investigators are also examining payments to construction contractors in Phuket and Pathum Thani to determine possible accomplice liability.

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Highway Police Launch M6-Mitraphap Traffic Plan for Sunday Returns

Highway Police and the Department of Highways will launch a new Sunday traffic plan on the M6-Mitraphap corridor starting November 8th, using reversible lanes to ease the heavy afternoon return flow from Nakhon Ratchasima to Bangkok. The measure adapts the proven holiday contraflow model after October 25th gridlock left motorists stuck until midnight. Outbound traffic will be diverted at Muak Lek from 11:00 AM, while the borrowed inbound lane opens at noon.

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Myanmar Men Arrested for Thalang Roadside Attack

PHUKET: Two Myanmar men hiding in roadside grass attacked a woman riding her motorcycle to work in Thalang last week, with one suspect initially admitting he intended to rob and rape her, police say.

3d ago The Phuket News