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New Ebook Highlights Thailand-China Ties on China's 77th National Day

A new ebook titled China Rising commemorates China's 77th National Day, examining the country's evolution and its strengthening ties with Thailand. The publication covers history, economics, technology, trade, and cultural cooperation between the two nations. Readers are invited to gain a deeper insight into modern China through the special edition.

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China Rising marks China's 77th National Day, reflecting on the past and looking toward a new era of China and advancing Thailand-China relations. The ebook examines China's internal transformation, its rising global role, and its long-standing ties with Thailand. It covers history, economics, technology, trade, Thai-Chinese cooperation, art and culture, inviting readers to better understand modern China.

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Thailand Drains 6 Million Cubic Metres to Help Flood Victims

Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister ordered the Water Resources Department to pump out floodwater, resulting in over 6.1 million cubic metres drained and aid to more than 37,000 households. The effort protected about 51,000 rai of farmland and supported hospitals in Prachin Buri and Sing Buri. Officials deployed 47 pumps and over 100 staff across multiple provinces to restore normal conditions.

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Thai Singer Jaa Nongpanee Shares Lucky Numbers After Naga Offering

Thai singer Jaa Nongpanee shared her incense numbers after performing a Naga blessing at Bueng Khong Long, following visits to the Kham Chanot shrine and Tham Naga cave. She posted a video on the lottery draw date, October 1, 2025, revealing the lucky numbers and captioning it “What now, today?” Fans flooded the comments with blessings, leaving many wondering if they still had time to buy tickets.

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Thailand Names U-17 Women's Squad for Asian Cup Qualifiers

Thailand has named the 23-player squad for its women's U-17 national team ahead of the 2027 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualifiers. The team will host Group F matches in Chonburi from October 5 to 11, aiming to advance to the final round in China and eventually qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

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Thai Youth Art Contest Awards Scholarships and Exhibits Work Nationwide

A national youth art contest attracted 4,327 entries and awarded scholarships worth over one million baht to winners across four age groups. The selected artworks will be displayed at Government House and later at Sustainability Expo 2026 to highlight Thai youth creativity on an international stage. The judging panel featured prominent figures from business, academia, and cultural institutions.

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Bangkok Governor Defends Pre‑Rain Water Drawdown Measures

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Opposition MP Slams PM Over Flood Aid Delivery

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Authorities Warn of Rising Water Below Phra Ram 6 Dam

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Deputy PM Launches Klai Kep Kiao App for Farm Data

Deputy Prime Minister Supajee Suthamphanthu launched the 'Klai Kep Kiao' app on September 30, 2025, together with four ministries to improve agricultural management through data‑driven, area‑specific planning. The initiative starts with the main rice crop and will expand to other farm products, aiming to shift from reactive to proactive policies and raise quality and value for farmers.

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Thailand's Sports Authority Gets First Female Governor

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Floods Drive Up Thai Living Costs by 13 Billion Baht

Flooding across 31 provinces and Bangkok from September 24‑30, 2026 has driven up Thailand’s cost of living by 13 billion baht, mainly through higher food and transport prices. The agricultural supply chain suffered about 69.1 billion baht in damage, with farmers bearing the largest share at 25 billion baht. Consumers face extra expenses of 6.5 billion baht on rice, 2 billion on meat and 1.7 billion on chicken.

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