The Meteorological Department has warned of a sharp drop in temperatures across the country’s upper regions between Nov 17 and 23, with the Northeast expected to see the most dramatic fall of 4–7°C. The Central region, including Greater Bangkok, along with the North and East, will see temperatures fall by 2–4°C.

The levels of the Chao Phraya River will drop by 40-75 centimetres from Nov 20 to 24 as authorities reduce the discharge rate at Chao Phraya barrage in Chai Nat province.

The United States has suspended trade negotiations with Thailand after the latter announced it was halting all work on a peace agreement signed with Cambodia last month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday.

The opposition People’s Party (PP) has defended the “20 pick 1” formula, under which a group of 20 MPs and senators nominates one constitution drafter each, saying it ensures fairness and reflects the will of the people.

People’s Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has said there is no compelling reason for the opposition to rush to file a no-confidence motion against the government, unless the government fails to recall parliament from recess before Dec 12 to ensure the draft constitutional amendment is passed in time for the planned House dissolution in January.

SET-listed investment bank Finansia X (FSX) has denied allegations the company and its executives are linked to a money laundering network, saying such media reports are false.