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Breaking news alerts from Thailand and ASEAN, plus political, business, travel and lifestyle for 24 hours.

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WHAUP is committing THB 20bn to clean power and water infrastructure over five years to support Thailand’s booming AI and data centre sectors.

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ASEAN is growing old before it grows rich. At the Silver Economy Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Sultan Nazrin Shah called for healthy ageing to remain accessible to everyone, regardless of wealth, as the region faces mounting pressure to provide affordable care for its rapidly ageing population.

By 2050, one in five people in Southeast Asia is projected to be aged 60 or above, while demand for aged care could more than double over the next two decades. In Malaysia, only 14.7% of older people met the national health survey’s criteria for ageing well, highlighting the challenge of turning longer lives into healthier ones.

Sultan Nazrin urged governments to bring healthcare, housing, financial security and technology together to protect older people’s independence and dignity. His concluding message captured the challenge: “Longevity is one of humanity’s great achievements. Our task now is to build an architecture worthy of it.”

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Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation issued Cell Broadcast flood alerts on 11 November for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani and Thung Tako in Chumphon following persistent heavy rain.

The warnings highlight the risks of flash floods, rapid run-off, landslides and waterlogging, with river overflows also possible in Thung Tako.

Residents in low-lying areas, near waterways and on foothill slopes have been urged to move belongings to higher ground, protect vulnerable people and follow official updates, with emergency assistance available on 1784 or LINE @1784DDPM.
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Ageing is reshaping the global economy, creating new opportunities alongside growing social and financial challenges. Consumers aged 60 and over already account for approximately US$19 trillion in annual spending worldwide, a figure projected to reach US$34 trillion by 2036.

This expanding silver economy is opening new markets in healthcare, tourism and technology as demand from older populations continues to grow.

For Asia, the opportunity comes with mounting pressure on healthcare, pensions, employment and long-term care.

At the Silver Economy Forum in Kuala Lumpur, representatives from Japan, China and Southeast Asia highlighted different approaches to supporting ageing populations, from established social protection systems and smarter transport to policies encouraging senior-focused industries and technological innovation.

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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued an advisory for heavy to very heavy rain in southern Thailand over November 11–13, with a risk of flash floods from accumulated rainfall.

Small boats in the lower Gulf of Thailand should stay ashore as waves are forecast to reach 2–3 metres and exceed 3 metres in thundershowers.

Upper Thailand is set for cooler weather and strong winds, while parts of the upper North will also experience thundershowers and gusty winds.

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Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has issued a flood alert for Bangkok and 10 central provinces ahead of increased water releases from Chao Phraya Dam.

Planned releases of 700–1,000 cubic metres per second are expected to raise water levels by 0.30–0.40 metres in low-lying areas outside flood embankments in six Ayutthaya districts.

Authorities have been told to prepare personnel and equipment for 24-hour assistance, while residents in vulnerable areas should follow official alerts and prepare to move belongings to higher ground.

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The Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2026 will bring free fireworks displays and live music to Pattaya Beach in Chon Buri on 27–28 November.

Published schedules list the first fireworks at 7.45pm both nights, with displays from Japan, Italy, the Philippines, Malaysia and Finland, alongside concerts by YourMOOD, Slapkiss, PALMY and ROOFTOP.

Visitors are advised to allow extra travel time, plan parking and book overnight stays early, while confirming the final programme with organisers.
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The Criminal Court has handed businessman Prasit Jeawkok a combined prison sentence of 1,244 years for defrauding 311 people through a tour package investment scheme. However, Thai law limits the prison term in this case to 20 years.

The court also ordered the sentence to be served consecutively after those imposed in seven previous criminal cases against Prasit.

The ruling was delivered at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road in Bangkok on Wednesday (November 11, 2026).

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Thailand’s Department of Business Development has identified 1,932 companies at high risk of using Thai nationals as nominees for foreign investors.

Officials are preparing joint inspections, focusing on firms involving foreigners who have acquired Thai citizenship.

Those individuals will face legal penalties if wrongdoing is established and could also lose their Thai citizenship.

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Singapore has overtaken the United Kingdom as the largest source of foreign shareholdings in Thailand for the first time in more than a decade, as the value of overseas investors' holdings climbed to THB7.69 trillion at the end of July 2026.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), in its SET Note No. 15/2026, reported that foreign investors held shares worth 37.86% of the Thai stock market's total market capitalisation.

The study covered 859 listed companies with a combined market capitalisation exceeding THB20.23 trillion, representing 97.96% of the market's total value.

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Thailand’s Revenue Department is considering rules requiring large gold traders to submit transaction data to curb money laundering and improve tax collection.

The proposal would cover businesses registered in Thailand with total revenue of 10 billion baht or more for the 2025 tax year.

Traders could face higher system costs and reporting workloads, while concerns about income tax on gold sales could prompt savers to turn to other forms of saving.

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Archaeologists surveying three sites in Khon Kaen’s Phu Pha Man district have found cave paintings and human handprints estimated to be 1,500–4,000 years old, alongside stone tools pointing to human activity around 10,000 years ago.

The discoveries include a stencilled right hand, a figure with outstretched arms, pottery fragments and Lan Xang ceramics, revealing evidence from three periods of human activity.

Local authorities, the Fine Arts Department and Phu Pha Man National Park are preparing plans for further study and conservation, with the aim of developing historical learning resources and sustainable cultural tourism attractions.
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The Bank of Thailand forecasts that Thai headline inflation will temporarily turn negative in 2027 due to global energy price declines and high base effects from 2026.

Officials emphasize that this brief dip does not indicate structural deflation, while the Monetary Policy Committee maintains the policy rate at 1.00% to support uneven economic recovery.

Market watchers continue to monitor the 108 billion baht deficit in the Oil Fuel Fund alongside potential geopolitical shocks affecting energy stability.

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Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has dismissed suggestions that Thailand is preparing to stop selling gasohol 91 and 95 in the immediate future, stressing that changes to the country's fuel supply must be supported by research and reliable figures.

Responding to reports that the government planned to phase out the two fuel grades and encourage motorists to switch to E20, Anutin acknowledged that Thailand would eventually need to restructure its energy sector.

He explained that the transition would involve building public confidence in fuels containing higher proportions of biodiesel or ethanol.

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Thailand is targeting tourism revenue growth of 5% or more in 2027, while the Association of Thai Travel Agents argues that higher-value tourism must deliver better returns for local businesses and communities.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand aims for a 60:40 distribution of visitors between major and emerging destinations, supported by a programme covering 19 priority destinations and 55 tourism communities.

Wellness, festivals, culture and purpose-led travel will support the push, while the association stresses that higher tourist spending is not enough if local returns remain unchanged or fall.
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Night bike basket riding crashes in Bangkok
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A couple attempted to ride a bike with another one sitting in the basket at the front, falling off in front of the police. 🚲
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Bangkok is tightening bike-sharing rules as usage rises, with fines for misuse, repair charges for damage and immediate account suspension for repeat offenders.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is tightening controls on its bike-sharing programme following a stronger-than-expected public response, with warnings, fines and immediate account suspensions for users who repeatedly break the rules.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the service had attracted growing interest, particularly among people cycling around the capital at night. He noted that bike-sharing systems were widely used in cities worldwide.

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Thailand’s Cabinet has endorsed seven draft cooperation agreements with China ahead of the Chinese premier’s official visit on November 13–15, with both governments preparing to sign documents expanding bilateral ties.

The package includes plans to streamline durian exports and open China’s market to fresh salacca, alongside cooperation on food safety, electric and smart vehicles, vocational education and security, as well as the removal of consular staffing limits.

Thailand also wants Chinese investment to go beyond assembly by supporting technology development and knowledge transfer to Thai people, particularly in artificial intelligence and electric vehicles, while calling for closer cooperation on tourist safety and efforts to combat cybercrime.

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The Royal Thai Navy has launched a search and rescue operation for six crew members after the Venus 14, a tanker supplying fuel for fishing operations, sank off Chonburi at 9am on November 11.

A patrol boat and aircraft were dispatched to search for the crew, while the navy checked for oil leakage and the sunken vessel’s location and alerted passing vessels.

The navy also coordinated with the Marine Department and ordered a naval tug, a helicopter, personnel and oil clean-up equipment to be prepared for immediate deployment upon request.

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