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Phuket’s property boom brings pressure on local communities
Phuket’s property boom brings pressure on local communities
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2026
High rental yields draw foreign investors to Phuket, but rising competition, nominee investigations and public-land disputes complicate the boom.Some Chinese EV brands back 35% Thai excise tax from 2027
Some Chinese EV brands back 35% Thai excise tax from 2027
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2026
Chinese carmakers with Thai assembly plants support higher excise on imports, while other brands weigh local production before the January change.Gold falls 0.5% on November 3 as dollar and yields rise
Gold falls 0.5% on November 3 as dollar and yields rise
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2026
Investors await US midterm results for fiscal policy clues, while markets price a 79% chance of a Federal Reserve interest-rate rise in December.Brent falls 1% on November 3 amid hopes for peace deals
Brent falls 1% on November 3 amid hopes for peace deals
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2026
Russia, Ukraine and the US plan talks on November 10–11, while Qatar mediates between Washington and Tehran as oil markets weigh supply risks.Bangkok and 38 provinces face thundershowers on November 4
Bangkok and 38 provinces face thundershowers on November 4
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
Bangkok and surrounding areas face gusty winds and isolated heavy rain, while waves in Thai waters could exceed 2 metres during thundershowers.Laos weighs renewable power exports of up to 500MW to Singapore
Laos weighs renewable power exports of up to 500MW to Singapore
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
Three companies are exploring a five- to 15-year supply arrangement, with progress on buyers, approvals and certification targeted by 2027.FTI Backs Government’s 35% EV Import Tax Hike to Support Domestic Manufacturing
FTI Backs Government’s 35% EV Import Tax Hike to Support Domestic Manufacturing
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
The Federation of Thai Industries backs a 35% excise tax on imported CBU EVs to ensure market fairness and drive domestic manufacturing from 2027Bangkok and 61 provinces on alert for storms and flash floods
Bangkok and 61 provinces on alert for storms and flash floods
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
DDPM puts 61 provinces and Bangkok on alert for November 5–9, with storms in upper Thailand and heavy rain raising flood risks in the South.Disney considers cutting thousands of jobs under restructuring plans
Disney considers cutting thousands of jobs under restructuring plans
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
Bloomberg reports annual savings targets of 20% for some managers, with certain Disney operations expected to account for a greater share of the cuts.Government Launches '1 District, 1 Rehab Centre' Project to Combat Drug Addiction Nationwide
Government Launches '1 District, 1 Rehab Centre' Project to Combat Drug Addiction Nationwide
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2026
The nationwide initiative aims to establish 716 district-level centres by 2027, offering community-based treatment and preventing relapse