PHUKET: The Tourist Police have deployed more than 100 officers and support personnel across Phuket to strengthen security and reassure visitors ahead of the 2026 high season.
PHUKET: The Tourist Police have deployed more than 100 officers and support personnel across Phuket to strengthen security and reassure visitors ahead of the 2026 high season.
A thief cut five main power cables at Chonburi Hospital's generator room on November 10, disabling backup electricity for wards housing hundreds of ventilator-dependent patients. The suspect fled when discovered but was arrested by police within hours. Authorities warn the stolen wire's scrap value pales against the potential loss of life had the generators failed during a power outage.
Thailand ranks 43rd out of 70 economies in the 2026 World Digital and AI Competitiveness Ranking released by the Thailand Management Association and IMD. The United States tops the index, followed by Singapore and the Netherlands, with each country pursuing distinct paths to AI readiness. TMA identifies weak government oversight as a critical vulnerability for Thailand's digital competitiveness.
The Crime Investigation Bureau seized five vehicles registered to the Good Deeds Foundation as evidence in an ongoing investigation. Officers found that foundation stickers had been peeled off all vehicles, including a Toyota Alphard with a Parliament access pass suspected to belong to politician Panadda Wongphudee. The vehicles were impounded on November 11 at the CIB headquarters in Bangkok.
PHUKET: Local authorities have inspected 10 cannabis retail outlets belonging to the Weeden chain across the island, focusing on possible nominee shareholding arrangements, foreign investment and businesses suspected of continuing to operate despite having their licences suspended or revoked.
The Office of the Basic Education Commission announced plans to replace school-created grade promotion exams with standardized national tests to help students identify learning gaps. Secretary-General Thanu Khwan-dech also outlined broader reforms targeting small schools, teacher allocation, AI integration, and a shift from rote memorization to competency-based, activity-driven learning. The changes aim to reduce educational inequality rather than simply boost PISA scores.
The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) board has approved a 1,000 baht per rai relief payment for rice farmers, with transfers expected to begin this week. The emergency meeting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira, also greenlit four additional support programs covering rice pledging, maize collection, and longan orchard development. Farmers are advised to contact local BAAC branches immediately to verify eligibility and update banking details.
Thai gold prices dropped 300 baht on November 11, 2026, according to the Gold Traders Association. Gold jewelry now sells at 65,150 baht per baht weight, while gold bars trade at 64,150-64,350 baht. The association president forecasts prices may surge 1,000-2,000 baht tomorrow, potentially exceeding 80,000 baht per baht.
Three coordinated bomb explosions struck the Satun-Trang highway in Thung Wa district early Monday, toppling power poles and hitting a passing school van with shrapnel. Three students aged 13 to 17 were injured and taken to Thung Wa Hospital in stable condition. Security forces have closed the road, deployed bomb disposal teams, and established strict checkpoints along the Satun-Trang corridor as the investigation continues.
Boom Panadda's lawyer, Lawyer Phet, has clarified that Noom Anuwat was not used as a pawn in the Revenue Department case, resolving tensions between the parties. Meanwhile, Boom Panadda is reportedly stressed and missing her children in detention, with the first family visitation day set for Thursday. Lawyer Phet has been providing daily support, including sharing photos of Boom's children.
Dhurakij Pundit University's ExMBA program hosted a lecture by CIMB Thai Bank's Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nongnuch Tantisantiwong, on capital structure and financing strategies. The session covered optimizing capital structure for sustainable growth, including WACC calculations, tax shields, and bankruptcy risk trade-offs. The event took place on October 31, 2026 at the university's President Building.
