PHUKET: Police seized nine motorcycles and found 12 people under the age of 18 during a late-night operation at Laem Din So viewpoint in Wichit early yesterday (Oct 11).
PHUKET: Police seized nine motorcycles and found 12 people under the age of 18 during a late-night operation at Laem Din So viewpoint in Wichit early yesterday (Oct 11).
Thailand's Department of National Parks chief Yongyut Nakawiroj has ordered the transfer of 95 officials to various leadership roles across the country. The reassignment includes heads of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, forest fire centers, and wildlife checkpoints, with names such as Pakon Puiwong and Polawiwit Limchun announced. The move aims to strengthen management of protected areas and natural resources.
PHUKET: One man has been arrested after district officials found unauthorised gambling activities involving target shooting and balloon darts at a shrine festival site during Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival.
Influencer Nungtee brought 13‑year‑old Nong Fai Sai to the Pattaya City Police Station after a dispute with the girl’s mother, who demanded 40 million baht to allow him to continue caring for her. Nungtee said he filed a temporary custody record to protect himself from accusations of unlawful detention. The mother works at a spicy‑salad stall and becomes upset when the girl does not help with housework, despite the girl contributing her earnings from product reviews.
A pickup truck rear‑ended a sedan, overturned and crushed its driver in Nikhom Phatthana, Rayong, on October 11, 2026. Despite rescue efforts and CPR, the 50‑year‑old driver died at the scene. The sedan driver was injured and taken to hospital, while police continue their investigation.
A sister found her 66‑year‑old brother dead inside his home after not seeing him for three days. Police said there were no signs of foul play and the man had hanged himself, apparently stressed after recent flooding damaged his house. The body was sent to Phutthasothon Hospital before being released to the family for religious rites.
Thai-British beauty Saffron Maya Snook has won Miss Global 2026, giving Thailand its first ever title in the competition. The 23-year-old graduated with first-class honours from the University of Sussex, captained the women’s football team and worked in modelling and advertising. Her victory follows her national crown as Miss Global Thailand 2026.
The Thai Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms across 30 provinces, with heavy rain and flash‑flood risks in the south. A cold air mass from China and a monsoon trough are driving easterly winds and rough seas over the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea. Temperatures nationwide range from 20‑35 °C, with the north seeing the coolest lows.
Chonburi FC head coach Rungsan Wichaiyasok resigned immediately after the team's fourth consecutive loss, a 1-2 defeat away to Sisaket United that left the club without a point in the new Thai League season. He accepted responsibility for the poor results but expressed confidence that the squad has the quality to rebound. The Sharks now face a home match against Prachuap as they seek to end their winless start.
Floodwaters receding in Prachin Buri left foul, stagnant water that killed large numbers of farmed red tilapia and other fish, causing losses exceeding one million baht. A black flow in the river carried dead fish from cages, while a local temple warned of possible upstream wastewater releases and began aeration efforts. Villagers have been collecting the floating fish and shrimp for food or income, but officials have not commented publicly.
Region 2 Police Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Wassan Tachakornakkasem led a flood relief mission in Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok provinces on October 11, 2026, accompanied by the Police Wives’ Club and volunteer teams. The team distributed meals, 300 cartons of boxed milk, and drinking water in Prachinburi, and delivered essential supplies to affected officers and residents in Nakhon Nayok. The initiative aimed to alleviate the hardships caused by recent flooding.
