Police

Two Teens Arrested in Thalang Killing Over Motorcycle Dispute

PHUKET: Two teenagers have been arrested after beating and hacking a 51-year-old man to death at his home in Thalang in the early hours of today (Nov 10), following a dispute over B2,000 paid to secure the return of their seized motorcycle.

National

Cabinet Approves Top Transport Ministry Appointments

The Thai Cabinet approved a reshuffle of senior leadership at the Ministry of Transport, installing new heads at the Departments of Highways and Airports and naming two new Inspector-Generals. The Cabinet also endorsed Jiraphong Thepphitak as the next director of the Port Authority of Thailand, with his formal appointment expected this month.

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Weather

Chao Phraya Dam Raises Outflow as Northern Floodwaters Rise

Heavy rainfall in northern Thailand has swollen rivers feeding the Chao Phraya, prompting the Royal Irrigation Department to increase water release from the Chao Phraya Dam to 900 cubic meters per second. Authorities are diverting water into irrigation canals and monitoring levels closely to protect downstream provinces, including Bangkok, while urging residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert for official warnings.

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National

BKS Reports 80% New Year Booking Surge, Warns of Scams

State transport operator BKS reports that advance bookings for the 2027 New Year holiday have already reached over 80% capacity, with popular routes spanning Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Phanom, Koh Samui, Phuket, and Hat Yai. The company urges travelers to book early through official channels and warns against fake Facebook pages selling fraudulent tickets at suspiciously low prices.

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Police

Former Watchdog Director Sues Celebrity MC for Defamation

A former director of the Watchdog Thailand Foundation has filed a criminal defamation complaint against celebrity MC Narakorn "Ta" Tiyian over Facebook posts accusing the foundation of misappropriating funds. Rattiy, who spent ten years as an animal rescue volunteer before joining the foundation's leadership, denies any involvement in financial matters and says the posts damaged her reputation. She also plans to ask the Anti-Money Laundering Office to investigate the foundation's financial transparency.

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National

Ex-PM Srettha, Central Heir Tos Headline Exclusive Business Forum

Former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Central Group scion Tos Chirathivat will share the stage at an exclusive Sansiri–SCB Wealth forum on November 11, joining seven top executives and heirs from 30 leading Thai business families. The event features sessions on leadership decisions, sustainable growth, and the pressures of succession, with next-generation heirs discussing how to forge their own paths. Attendance is by invitation only, limited to family members actively involved in running their conglomerates.

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