Thai media digest Nov. 4, 2026 • Thaigest

Heated exchange at the House law committee. A Bhumjaithai MP, Natthawut Prasertsuwan, asked how a document on committee guidelines signed by the Speaker reached the meeting room without a committee resolution, and told chair Rangsiman Rome, “you are concentrating power in one person.” Rangsiman replied that he did not know how it arrived and that Natthawut could not act on his own will, then resumed the agenda, according to PPTV.
Government and opposition differ over no-confidence timing. Deputy Digital Economy Minister Nan Buntidha Somchai said the government whip set a date in the last week of October and that the ministers to be questioned had cleared their schedules. She said the opposition, as the party that filed the motion, is responsible for arranging the timing. The opposition’s full position is not presented in the article, according to Thai Rath.
Trump says he will accept U.S. midterm results. Citing AFP, Thai Rath reports that President Donald Trump told The New York Times on Nov. 3 that he would accept the outcome, with early counts suggesting his party could suffer major losses in House and Senate races. He said his administration would work with Democrats and hoped to reach agreements. Thai Rath.

Business groups lift 2026 growth forecast to 2.4–2.6%. The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking raised its GDP outlook from 2.1–2.5% and its export forecast to 18–22%, citing a revised industrial production index. It flagged crude oil at $105–110 a barrel as a risk to costs and inflation, according to Manager Online. Manager Online.
Baht steady near 33.7 per dollar as gold ticks up. Krungthai Global Markets expects the baht to trade between 33.65 and 33.85 per dollar, with two-way risk from Middle East tensions and the U.S. midterms, according to Krungthep Turakij. The Thai Gold Traders Association raised its gold bar price by 450 baht at the Nov. 4 opening to 62,950 baht, according to Thansettakij. Krungthep Turakij and Thansettakij.
Pump prices hold as truckers press the Energy Ministry. Retail fuel prices were unchanged from the Oct. 29 cut, with diesel listed at 42.54 baht a liter and gasohol 95 at 41.54 baht, according to Thansettakij. The Federation of Land Transport of Thailand and 13 allied groups submitted 10 proposals to the ministry on Nov. 4 and said they would escalate protests early next year if the government does not act, according to Daily News. Thansettakij and Daily News.

Updated warning: storms and hail Nov. 5–7, heavy southern rain Nov. 7–9. The Meteorological Department’s advisory No. 6 says a new surge of cool air from China will bring thunderstorms, strong gusts and hail to upper Thailand, including Bangkok, followed by heavy to very heavy rain in the South. Waves may exceed 2 meters in storm areas of the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, according to Thai PBS. Thai PBS.

Phuket readies to host the Global Wellness Summit. The summit runs Nov. 10–13 at Anantara Laguna Phuket, and Governor Chotinarin Kermsom said preparations cover hospitality, safety and linking local businesses to the wellness economy. A proposed “Phuket Wellness Routes” program would add activities such as an elephant sanctuary visit and a Phang Nga Bay boat trip, according to Daily News. Daily News.
British man held in Hua Hin over alleged overstay. Immigration police in Prachuap Khiri Khan said a 27-year-old British man had stayed 140 days past his permitted period and allegedly used photos of a friend’s passport to rent motorbikes and book accommodation. Police say he told them he did not want to leave Thailand; the claims have not been tested in court, according to Daily News. Daily News.
Police target alleged scheme to obtain Thai nationality for children. The Immigration Bureau and the Department of Provincial Administration say they stopped two cases at Suvarnabhumi Airport in late October in which Thai men were allegedly registered as fathers of foreign couples’ children. Warrants have reportedly been issued, and the department’s preliminary view is that a registration official in the Northeast should be suspended pending an inquiry. All of this is as alleged by police, according to Manager Online. Manager Online.

Faye Peraya turns her birthday into a retro radio night. At her second annual fan party at Iconsiam, the star used a “1410 STATIC” theme that mixed 2000s nostalgia with a retro-futuristic look, and close friend Atom Pariya popped in as a surprise guest. Daily News reports that many fans were moved to tears when she spoke about their support. Daily News.
“Khemjira” returns for a four-episode encore. Keng Harit, Namping Napassakorn, Tel Matimun and First Wan are back as the romantic-horror series continues with “Khemjira Forever,” about a year after the finale. Nearly 5,000 fans packed Thunder Dome in Muang Thong Thani for a watch party with dancers, mascots and live songs, according to Daily News. Daily News.
Rapper JayQ drops a surprise single about picking up the phone. “Just call my phone,” featuring YUNGTARR, playfully argues that important matters are better settled by talking than by sparring on screens. The release comes as JayQ was chosen for Spotify RADAR Thailand 2026, according to Daily News. Daily News.

A 21-meter Christmas tree lights up the Chao Phraya riverbank. Iconsiam’s Bangkok Illumination, running through Dec. 25, features “The Blessing Tree” with more than 40,000 beads inspired by southern Thai Manorah dance, plus light-and-music shows three times nightly. A food and craft-drink festival runs through Nov. 15, according to Manager Online. Manager Online.
Chiang Mai’s airport clears the runway for lantern season. To keep Yi Peng lanterns away from aircraft on Nov. 24–25, the airport is cutting its daily operating window to about 12 hours, with airlines asked to avoid two blocks of time. Travelers are advised to arrive at least two hours before domestic flights and three before international ones, according to Krungthep Turakij. Krungthep Turakij.