PHUKET - Authorities have made arrests and demolished structures encroaching on Freedom beach in Muang district, where foreigners were duped into buying illegally issued land title deeds at inflated prices.

PETCHABURI - A black panther has again been spotted in Kaeng Krachan National Park, highlighting the rich biodiversity of Thailand's largest national park and one of its most elusive predators.

Thailand has introduced new rules allowing alcohol sales at designated venues, including licensed nightspots,  on five major Buddhist holy days, while maintaining the general nationwide ban on alcohol sales on those dates.

Former beauty queen Panadda Wongphudee and husband Atip Anantawan had adjusted well during  their first night behind bars after being charged with public fraud in the misuse of the huge donations fund run by her Goodness Foundation, according to the Corrections Department.

The cold season is expected to arrive in the coming week, a few weeks later than normal, and it will not be as cool as last year,  the Meteorological Department announced on Sunday.

PHUKET - Phuket City has halted the dumping of garbage at its primary landfill indefinitely, because it is already overfull and trucks are dumping rubbish on an access road, preventing other vehicles from entering the site.

Most Thais have shrugged off reports about countries advising people to keep a three-to- seven days stockpile of food, drinking water, medicines and other essentials , according to a Nida Poll survey.

PHUKET: Police arrested a 36-year-old Nigerian man for allegedly possessing cocaine for sale and a Russian man for working as an unlicensed tour guide in separate operations.

NAKHON PHANOM: Security forces are expanding their investigation after seizing more than 300 sachets of a suspected new drug and 328,000 methamphetamine pills near the Mekong River.

A 63-year-old German man has been arrested in Bangkok for possessing crystal methamphetamine and overstaying his visa by 5,732 days, or more than 15 years.

PATTAYA: Police have arrested five Thai and three Chinese suspects during a raid on a Pattaya condominium over alleged links to an online scam network connected to more than 100 million baht in reported losses nationwide.

Three groups are preparing to rally at Government House on Monday to press the government to cut fuel prices by 10 baht a litre, tackle drug trafficking and address local grievances.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has rejected claims that his government is consolidating power, insisting it cannot control senators under the constitution.

People's Party deputy leader Parit Wacharasindhu plans legal action against election commissioners after a ruling recognised citizens' right to sue over Senate election fraud.

Bangkok's severe flooding in September has renewed calls for better forecasting, economic risk assessments and long-term infrastructure planning to reduce future losses.

Thailand's push to become a regional data centre hub is attracting investment, but growing concerns over electricity demand, environmental impacts and public participation are raising questions about how the industry should be regulated.

The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has proposed urgent measures to clear a persistent backlog at Thai Airways' TG Cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport, warning that disruption is spreading to outbound shipments.

Google is looking to expand its investment in Thailand, reflecting the tech giant's confidence in the country's potential, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday.

The Department of Business Development has identified 36 companies suspected of using Thai nominees to conceal foreign ownership following an investigation into five Israelis who had acquired Thai citizenship.

The Digital Economy and Society Ministry is stepping up promotion of its TH-AI Passport project, which has attracted 1.68 million registrations against a target of five million users.

Numerous rides at Siam Amazing Park have undergone safety inspections after some components were severely damaged by flooding in September, as the popular Bangkok attraction prepares to reopen on Nov 19.

Panadda ”Boom” Wongphudee and her husband were remanded in custody on Saturday after making their first appearance at the Criminal Court to answer fraud and money-laundering charges arising from an investigation of the actress’s Goodness Foundation.

Police investigators say that 527 million baht of the 815 million baht donated to the Goodness Foundation, chaired by actress Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, was used for personal benefit, including credit card payments, luxury goods and mutual fund investments.

Police on Saturday took Panadda ”Boom” Wongphudee and her husband to the Criminal Court to seek their detention on fraud and money-laundering charges arising from an investigation of the actress’s Goodness Foundation.

The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that CPRAM Co Ltd registered four holy basil varieties in full compliance with the law.

Thai public prosecutors have urged their counterparts in Southeast Asian countries and China to jointly protect children from online threats.

The People’s Party (PP) has sought to downplay speculation about internal divisions after reports that firebrand MP Rukchanok Srinork rebuked Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement and co-founder of the now-dissolved Future Forward Party, for criticising the party’s political direction.

Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party MPs questioned the legitimacy of a House committee resolution to summon Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to explain matters relating to local government recruitment examinations.

The SX Food Festival 2026 opened on Friday with a climate change message, featuring a massive 10-tonne iceberg at the heart of the venue to demonstrate the effects of melting ice.

The Treasury Department has issued its first commemorative coins honouring Her Majesty the Queen, including just 1,000 gold coins.