PHUKET: A 10-wheeled truck crashed into 12 vehicles waiting at a traffic light on Thepkrasattri Rd this morning (Nov 14), leaving one person with minor injuries.
PHUKET: A 10-wheeled truck crashed into 12 vehicles waiting at a traffic light on Thepkrasattri Rd this morning (Nov 14), leaving one person with minor injuries.
A 66-year-old woman was found dead in her room at a Navy housing complex in Samut Prakan after a coffee shop owner noticed her absence. She had refused to relocate when the Navy ordered residents to move for demolition, leaving her without utilities. Her decomposed body, estimated dead for five to six days, showed extensive animal scavenging, and police have sent it for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
PHUKET: Phuket Immigration has arrested a 33-year-old American man wanted by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with a human trafficking case after locating him at a luxury villa in Chalong.
Thailand's Social Security Office has launched the WCF Platform, a new digital service portal for the Workmen's Compensation Fund. The platform centralizes services for employers, employees, hospitals, and physicians, offering 24-hour chatbot support and real-time notifications. The system is accessible immediately via computer or smartphone.
A fierce fire destroyed a two-story warehouse belonging to an import-export company in Nong Khai Province early on November 14. The blaze, preceded by a loud explosion heard by nearby residents, consumed consumer goods and snacks stored inside and took firefighters two hours to control. The owner, who was away at the time, spotted the fire via CCTV and alerted staff; police are investigating the cause.
Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) posted a third-quarter net profit of 1.134 billion baht, a 10-year high for the period, lifting nine-month earnings to 3.02 billion baht. Revenue held steady at 4.33 billion baht, supported by stable expressway traffic averaging 1.11 million trips daily and rail ridership of 433,000 daily trips. The company reduced financial costs by 10% through proactive debt management, and Fitch Ratings affirmed its 'A(tha)' credit rating with a stable outlook.
A 30-year-old woman from Bangkok died after falling into a ravine near a campsite at Doi Hua Wa Jo in Mae Hong Son. Rescuers were alerted late on November 13 but had to wait until dawn to attempt recovery due to the treacherous terrain. A multi-agency team began retrieving the body early on November 14 in an operation expected to last several hours.
Two motorcycles from the 'Trip Nam Mai Aob' group caught fire on Highway 21 in Phetchabun province on November 14, one while refueling at a gas station and another on a mountain road. No injuries were reported in either incident. The large motorcycle convoy was also filmed riding dangerously, occupying full lanes and weaving through traffic.
Khon Kaen police arrested a 22-year-old Lao woman for soliciting prostitution via the Line messaging app from a room in the city center. The suspect admitted to working for about a week, serving Thai and foreign clients, and said a Line contact named "Noon" acted as an admin taking a cut of each transaction. Police seized cash, condoms, and lubricant as evidence and are now hunting for the admin and other members of the prostitution network.
Thailand's Gold Traders Association announced a 200-baht drop in gold prices on November 14, 2026, with ornamental gold selling at 63,250 baht per baht weight. Gold bars traded at 62,250-62,450 baht, while global spot gold stood at $3,882 per ounce. Industry analysts predict prices may surge significantly in the next session.
Line Man Wongnai CEO Yod Chinsupakul warns that draft Trade Competition Commission regulations on service fees for ride-hailing and food delivery platforms could disrupt market mechanisms and force the company to delay its IPO. He criticizes the draft for combining two distinct markets, requiring impractical 180-day advance approval for price changes, and using unverified market share data. Yod proposes a price ceiling approach instead of per-merchant approval to balance consumer protection with operational flexibility.
