Regional

Authorities Overlook Cherng Talay in Nominee Business Inspections

PHUKET: Phuket authorities insist their crackdown on foreigners using Thai nominees to illegally own or operate businesses covers the entire island. Yet in Cherng Talay, one of Phuket’s fastest-growing centres of foreign investment, officials have still provided no basic figure showing how many businesses have actually been checked.

National

Lina-Meaw Chemistry Captivates Fans Across Multiple Countries

The article highlights the growing popularity of actresses Lina and Meaw, whose on‑screen chemistry has won fans across multiple countries. It also outlines the day's TV lineup, featuring a travel show to an unseen historic temple, a Trat food segment, a consumer警戒 report, Hell’s Kitchen Thailand, and a romantic comedy film.

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Police

Cyber Police Unveil Proactive Plan to Dismantle Online Crime Networks

Cyber Police chief Lt. Gen. Tingkorn Rangmat unveiled a proactive roadmap to dismantle online crime networks and call‑scam gangs, shifting from reactive case‑by‑case work to intelligence‑led operations. The plan includes six missions and upgrades in six capability areas, aiming to keep the public safe, reduce losses, and make cyber criminal organizations harder to operate. The announcement came during the annual Police Day ceremony, where awards were presented and flood‑relief aid given to officers and families.

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Police

Man Dies After Car Hits Concrete Sign Base In Sattahip

A 33-year-old man from Nonthaburi died after his car crashed into a concrete sign base on Highway 331 in Sattahip, Chonburi, on the evening of October 17, 2026. Rescue crews extricated him from the wreckage and performed CPR before he was taken to Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are investigating whether speed and poor street lighting contributed to the crash.

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Police

Ice Truck Rear-Ends Trailer, Driver Succumbs to Injuries

A six-wheel ice truck rear-ended a parked ten-wheel trailer on the roadside in Don Chedi, Suphanburi, trapping the driver inside. Rescue crews extricated him and performed CPR before he was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police are investigating the crash to determine its cause.

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Police

Man Shoots Friend During Drunken Argument in Lampang

A 37-year-old man shot his friend during a drunken argument in Lampang province, killing him with a shotgun blast to the chest. The victim, 36-year-old Surinan aka Ball, was found dead on the roadside with methamphetamine pills in his pocket. The shooter, Ittirit aka Tong, confessed after being detained and faces multiple charges including murder and drug offenses.

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