BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul went to Government House on Sunday, November 8, where he met National Police Chief Pol Gen Samran Nualma for a briefing on the progress of major criminal investigations. The police chief reported on cases involving drug trafficking, online scams, land encroachment, influential figures, foreigners suspected of breaking Thai law, nominee businesses, unrest in the southern border provinces, extradition cases and economic crime.
The meeting took place during the weekend, with the prime minister also serving as interior minister. At 5pm, Anutin was scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 at ICONSIAM on Charoen Nakhon Road in Bangkok. He was due to preside over the ceremonial lighting of Diwali candles and deliver the opening address.
