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Doctor Warns Flu Outbreak in Nakhon Ratchasima After Child Death
A pediatrician in Nakhon Ratchasima warns of an influenza outbreak after a seven‑year‑old child died. He lists warning signs that require urgent hospital care and highlights high‑risk groups who should get antiviral treatment promptly. The doctor hopes upcoming school closures will curb the spread.
Deputy PM Imposes Price Controls, Calls for Export Delay
Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Sutharapan has ordered tighter price controls and called on exporters to cut shipments by 30-50% to avert shortages during the flood crisis. She announced a Single Command Center for flood relief and said the Ministry of Defense is helping deliver supplies to hard‑hit provinces. The ministry will also monitor perishable goods, crack down on hoarding, and roll out a nationwide “Blue Flag” initiative with over 12,000 affordable‑goods points.
Thai Market Agency Promotes Fruits at World Gourmet Festival
Thai Farmers' Market Organization promoted Thai fruits at the World Gourmet Festival in Bangkok, providing 245 kilograms of golden mango to create a 100‑meter‑long mango sticky rice dish that set a Guinness World Record. The event, held at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, also highlighted organic sweet corn, sticky corn and dried fruits to boost Thailand’s agricultural exports. OTG received a certificate and gold medal for its role in the record attempt.
Two Missing Villagers Found Safe in Chiang Rai Forest
Two of three villagers who went missing while collecting bamboo worms in Chiang Rai’s Doi Nang Non forest have been found safe. The men, identified as Boonsub and Saranyu, were located in a forest coffee grove and are receiving aid. Search teams continue to look for the third villager, Thanong, as authorities coordinate a ground and drone-based operation.
Police Arrest Fraud Suspect on Highway 12 in Mukdahan
Police arrested Thongchai Puyauta, a 44‑year‑old man from Buriram, on Highway 12 in Mukdahan after he was identified as the subject of a Saraburi court warrant for fraud. The suspect was driving a six‑wheel truck with an expired licence when officers stopped the vehicle for a traffic check. He faces charges of jointly committing fraud by impersonating another person and allowing others to use his bank and electronic accounts.
Bhumjaithai MPs Wish Nevin Chidchob Happy 68th Birthday Online
Bhumjaithai MPs have posted birthday wishes for Nevin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United, on his 68th birthday. An internal celebration is planned at Chang Arena in Buriram on October 4, 2026, following an elephant‑roundup ceremony. The event is being kept private because of continuing floods in several provinces.
Wild Elephant Tramples Wife to Death in Chonburi Rubber Plantation
A wild elephant attacked and killed a 36-year-old woman while she and her husband were tapping rubber in a plantation in Chonburi’s Nong Yai district. The husband said he could not reach her in time after the animal chased her despite his attempts to flee. Police have secured the scene and are working with wildlife officials to prevent further incidents.
Bangkok Flood Submerges Khor Rom Klao Road, Halting Traffic
Heavy flooding has submerged Khor Rom Klao Road in Bangkok, with water levels reaching up to 80 cm and halting all vehicle traffic. Police are using boats to help residents move in and out of the affected area. Officials report varying flood depths along the road and are managing traffic and rescue efforts.
Man Detained in Bangkok Over Money Laundering Charges
Cyber police have detained a man at a Bangkok station on suspected money laundering and fraud charges after four hours of questioning on Saturday, October 3. He denies every allegation. Atchariya Ruangrattanapong was arrested earlier outside the Oamnoi boxing stadium in Samut Sakhon. Officers from Technology Crime Suppression Division 1 took him to Thung Song … The story Atchariya detained at Bangkok station over laundering charges as seen on Thaiger News.
Deputy PM Supajee Checks CP All Stock, Launches War Room
Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthammaphun visited a CP All distribution center to confirm adequate stock and launched a War Room to speed up nationwide delivery of essential goods amid flooding. She said production and distribution continue normally, with 44 additional micro‑stock points added in Bangkok and surrounding areas, and about 120 of the 210 flood‑closed stores already reopened. The Ministry of Commerce is monitoring stock through a Single Command system and has sent relief packages to Prachin Buri, while the Department of Internal Trade’s War Room coordinates suppliers to maintain supplies.
Thailand Opens Flood Hotline 1362 for Nationwide Assistance
Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister has ordered the national parks department to operate the 1362 forest protection hotline 24 hours a day to receive flood reports and coordinate rescue efforts. The initiative aims to reach stranded and vulnerable residents, following the government’s policy of providing comprehensive disaster relief and leaving no one behind. Officials say the hotline will speed up assistance in inaccessible areas and ensure timely help for those affected.
Monk Found Dead in Temple Quarters, Numbers Left Behind
A 68‑year‑old monk named Phra Chamras was found dead in his quarters at a temple in Ban Mi District, with his fingers and toes bound by electrical wire and burn marks on his hands and feet. A puzzling message left on the floor included the numbers 680, whose meaning remains unknown. Police are investigating the death as suspicious after the monk’s former wife said he had repeatedly claimed people were trying to kill him.