PHUKET - Persistent rain caused runoff that washed big rocks and mud into communities and tourist venues in this southern island province early Monday morning.

Severe flooding in Bangkok in late September has reignited a dispute over the proposed Bueng Khu Bon retention pond, raising questions about whether the capital should build more large-scale water-retention facilities or prioritise improvements to existing drainage systems.

The Democrat Party is preparing to sue the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other state agencies in the Administrative Court over alleged negligence in handling floods in the capital, seeking full compensation for affected residents.

Former Democrat Party MP Sirichok Sopha has questioned the effectiveness of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's crackdown on online gambling, claiming major websites remain accessible despite the blocking of nearly one million URLs.

A thorough investigation is needed to determine what caused aquatic animals to die in the Prachin Buri River, deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Persvivatana said.

The Commerce Ministry is closely monitoring protests and unrest across Europe to assess potential risks to Thai trade and exports, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun said on Sunday.

Some 64.85% of respondents lack confidence in the Anutin Charnvirakul government's welfare provision, with others saying Thais have limited access to state benefits, a Suan Dusit Poll survey has found.

Opposition parties are scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the timetable for a no-confidence debate, with the Democrat Party insisting it needs at least four days to grill the government.

A 28-year-old electrical engineer has been arrested in Nonthaburi for allegedly stealing valuables worth more than 2 million baht from a house after losing over 200,000 baht trading gold.

Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised has rejected Cambodia's demand for the return of artefacts found at Prasat Khana on the Thai-Cambodian border, insisting the items are Thai antiquities protected under Thai law.

Thailand should endorse the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award to protect its maritime trade interests, preserve regional peace and uphold the maritime framework Unclos, says former Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio.

Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), the country’s largest agribusiness conglomerate, has distanced itself and its senior chairman Dhanin Chearavanont from the controversial patents registered for new varieties of holy basil, a popular herb in Thai cuisine.

A wildlife photographer has reported seeing two black and three spotted leopards together on a road in Kaeng Krachan National Park, highlighting the ecological richness of the Unesco World Heritage forest.

Traffic police nationwide have been ordered to always show their face when disciplining motorists, to start with warnings before progressive fines, and not to take proffered bribes.

Travellers on all domestic flights are also liable to have their luggage searched under new regulations, not  just flyers leaving the kingdom, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) warned on Sunday.

Flooding persisted in parts of Bangkok and in 17 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, but water levels were declining, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on Sunday.

The Transport Ministry will propose the extension of the 40-baht day-tripper rate on the two Red Lines and the Purple line for another year, with the current promotion due to end on Nov 30.

The Meteorological Department forecast is for fluctuating weather and possible heavy rain in the Northeast, North, Central Plains and East into Tuesday, and persistent rain in the South into Wednesday.

Missing Dutch television personality and politician Emile Ratelband, whose family is seeking information as to his whereabouts, left Thailand late last year, according to immigration police.

The government is intensifying its crackdown on online scams with a new "No ID, No Ads" policy taking effect on Nov 1.

The Department of Airports has been instructed to prepare its facilities in the South for heavy rain, deputy government spokeswoman Ploythalay Laksameesaengjan says.

The Royal Thai Navy has pledged not to shield anyone found to have committed wrongdoing in connection with the death of a conscript during training in 2024, following findings by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) that he was assaulted and denied timely medical treatment.

Interior permanent secretary Unsit Sampuntharat has ordered provincial governors to collect royal fireboxes at Government House on Nov 20 for public sandalwood-flower offerings honouring the late Queen Mother.

Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has ordered an investigation into a company's application for plant variety protection covering four holy basil varieties, amid concerns the move could affect farmers' rights and traditional cultivation practices.

The no-confidence debate targeting 18 Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) ministers is expected to test not only the government's performance but also the political future of several key figures, with Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob emerging as a central target.

Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Saturday welcomed Myanmar's decision to allow detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to her son for the first time in more than five years, calling it a sign of progress.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) to reassess its GDP outlook after key economic indicators improved.

The first phase of the security fence at the Thai-Cambodian border is finished, while the next phases are progressing, according to local security units.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has issued new guidelines restricting officials' use of social media during working hours and prohibiting online conduct that could undermine the agency's reputation and public confidence.

Recipients of this year’s Princess Maha Chakri Award showcased their innovative approaches to education at a recent international conference presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.