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Actor Builds New Home for Gen-Z Kids, Embraces 'Supportive Dad' Role
Actor Somchai Khemkla built a new three-storey home for his Gen-Z children, who wanted separate rooms to decorate according to their preferences, while he embraces supporting their interests from concert tickets to celebrity crushes.
TikTok Influencer Sues Clinic Over Botched Nose Surgery
A 25-year-old TikTok influencer is suing a Bangkok clinic after nose surgery in 2022 left her with a crooked, swollen nose, breathing problems, and mounting medical costs, with the clinic offering only partial compensation.
October 2026 Calendar: Special Holiday Breaks for Bangkok Government Workers
Bangkok government workers will get a three-day continuous break in October 2026 when the city hosts the World Bank and IMF annual meeting, with remote work days designated to ease traffic and security concerns.
Skincare Influencer Films Full Routine During Movie Sparks Etiquette Row
A skincare influencer with 2 million followers sparked an online debate after filming a complete beauty routine—including masks, creams, and snacks—during a packed movie theater screening, with critics calling it disruptive while others def
Luang Pho Dit Amulet Holds Rare Place in Thai Buddhist History
Luang Pho Dit Tisso, a celebrated World War II-era monk at Ampawan Temple in Nonthaburi, originated rare protective amulets featuring paired catfish designs and created first-edition medals in 1966 that are now extremely scarce.
Child Bitten by Stray Dogs at Housing Estate Raises Liability Questions
An 8-year-old boy was bitten by stray dogs at a Bangkok housing estate, prompting authorities to coordinate efforts to capture and neuter the estimated 100 strays roaming the 46-building complex.
Father Attacks Disabled Son with Beer Bottle in Udon Thani Dormitory
A 57-year-old man attacked his disabled son with a beer bottle in an Udon Thani dormitory on August 17, leaving him with severe head wounds. Police arrested the father after he fled the scene; he claimed self-defense following a knife threa
Venerable Luang Pho Nge, Revered Monk of Ban Pai Tia
Luang Pho Nge, the revered abbot of Ban Pai Tia Temple in Samut Sakhon, died in 1968 after 34 years leading the monastery and becoming renowned for creating sacred amulets, particularly his famous Phra Somdej talismans.
Researchers: 2025 Earthquake Activity Within Normal Range Over 100 Years
Earthquake activity in 2025 remains within normal historical ranges, with researchers noting that improved global monitoring networks and instant communication create a false perception of increased seismic events. Thailand faces minimal di
New Business Registrations Surge 143% in July
New business registrations surged 143% year-on-year in July, driven largely by a 40.5 billion baht capital injection from Ban Pu Limited for an energy venture. Online retail, restaurants, and clothing sectors led growth across the economy.
Beauty Queen Charlotte Austin Leaves Management, Focuses on Self-Care
Charlotte Austin, Miss Grand Chumphon 2022, is leaving her management contract to handle her own career while focusing on mental health recovery from panic disorder through meditation and Buddhist practices.
Jinny Nattanicha: Top Chulalongkorn Graduate and Rising Actress
Chulalongkorn University honors graduate Jinny Nattanicha has emerged as a rising actress, earning a Best Actress nomination at the FEED x Khaosod Awards 2026 following her breakthrough role in the sapphic series "Poisonous Love.