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Police Raid Two Phuket Bars Over Nominee Ownership

Police raided two Phuket bars in Cherng Talay and Thepkrasattri on Nov 8, probing suspected foreign nominee ownership and money laundering.

4d ago The Phuket News

PHUKET: Two bars in Phuket – one in the heart of Cherng Talay and the other in Tambon Thepkrasattri – were raided late last night (Nov 8) over alleged illegal operations, with authorities launching an expanded investigation into suspected foreign nominee ownership and possible money laundering.

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Bank of Thailand Summons Bank CIOs to Bolster Cyber Defenses

The Bank of Thailand says the domestic financial system has not been affected by recent global IT outages and cyber attacks. It has summoned the technology chiefs of all Thai banks and key industry bodies to strengthen cyber defenses, share threat intelligence, and run emergency drills for critical payment infrastructure.

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Deputy PM Orders Urgent Suvarnabhumi Cargo Backlog Fix

Deputy Prime Minister Phitthak Rachakitprakarn has ordered Airports of Thailand (AOT) to urgently resolve a backlog of inbound cargo at Suvarnabhumi Airport. AOT is coordinating with Thai Airways and Customs to expand warehouse space, implement RFID tracking, and upgrade the AOT Cargo Clearhouse system, with over 46,000 cargo requests already processed. The measures aim to restore normal logistics operations and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional aviation hub.

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Lawyer Tam Demands Probe Into 11 Foundations, Association Over Donations

Lawyer Sitthra 'Tam' Biabangkot has filed a formal complaint with the Ministry of Interior demanding an investigation into 11 foundations and one association for allegedly soliciting donations illegally during national crises, including the border situation and floods. The complaint cites potential violations of the Public Solicitation Act, which could lead to dissolution of the organizations. Lawyer Tam also flagged possible procurement irregularities involving domestically produced drones, suggesting corruption probes by police or the DSI may be warranted.

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Sa Kaeo Farmers Race Rain to Harvest as Rice Prices Plunge

Sa Kaeo rice farmers are harvesting early to beat incoming rain, accepting immature crops to avoid total loss. Prices have crashed to just 1,300 baht per kwian with extra penalties for wet grain, while fuel, machinery, and labor costs keep climbing. Growers say they face a perfect storm of flood damage, low prices, and high costs, and are demanding urgent government aid to avoid heavy losses.

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Surawong Draws Ballot No. 1 in Sa Kaeo By-Election Bid

Former Tourism Minister Surawong Thienthong registered as a Pheu Thai candidate for the Sa Kaeo District 3 parliamentary by-election on December 6, drawing the coveted ballot number one. He campaigned on resolving border-related economic hardships and boosting local tourism, then began a four-district motorcade to rally support.

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Sedan Slams Power Pole, Killing Driver in Nonthaburi

A 24-year-old driver died early Monday after his Honda City sedan lost control and slammed into a 12-meter power pole on Rattanathibet Road in Nonthaburi's Bang Bua Thong district. The impact snapped the pole, which fell and crushed the vehicle, trapping the driver inside. Witnesses said the car was speeding on the parallel road before the crash. Police and forensic officials are investigating, with an autopsy pending to confirm the exact cause of death.

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Korat Protesters Join Kamnan Mano Rally at Government House

Over 100 villagers from Nakhon Ratchasima traveled to Bangkok to join the Kamnan Mano protest at Government House, demanding action on potash mining pollution, a waste-to-energy plant's environmental impact, and the relocation of the 2029 World Horticultural Expo from Kong to Pak Chong district. Protesters say salt contamination from mining has destroyed farmland and rivers, while waste stockpiling and the power plant threaten nearby communities. They vow to continue demonstrating until the government resolves all three issues.

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Deputy PM Outlines Five Strategies to Combat Human Trafficking

Deputy Prime Minister Yashchanan Wongsuwat chaired a national anti-human trafficking committee meeting and unveiled a five-point strategy covering proactive prevention, stricter enforcement, victim protection, cross-agency data integration, and responses to cyber-enabled scam networks. He emphasized that trafficking damages Thailand's international credibility and economy, and committed to measurable targets with continuous progress reporting.

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Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie Teams with Alec Orachi on New Single 'Boo'

Japanese act Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie has released "Boo," a collaboration with Thai artist Alec Orachi, as the lead single from their new EP Hi, Junkhead. The track blends experimental electronic sounds with Orachi's rap flow, centered on a chant-like hook about dancing through chaos. The EP embraces a "New 90's" aesthetic and includes further international features and visual art by Japanese comedian Yamagen.

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Thailand Eyes 2 Trillion Baht Data Centre Investment

Thailand could attract 1.2-2 trillion baht in data centre investment as AI demand fuels expansion of its electronics and manufacturing sectors, the FTI says.

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