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AFC Announces Thailand to Host 2026 Awards at Aksara Theatre

The Asian Football Confederation has selected Thailand to host the 2026 AFC Awards at the Aksara Theatre in Bangkok. This marks the second time the country has hosted the prestigious annual ceremony, after the 2017 edition. Nineteen awards will be presented, honoring top players, coaches, and member associations from across Asia.

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The AFC announced that the 30th edition of the AFC Awards, titled 'AFC Awards Bangkok 2026', will take place on November 19 at the Aksara Theatre, King Power. The ceremony will honor outstanding players, coaches, and member associations across Asian football for the 2026 season, with 19 awards to be presented. Nominees include Iran’s Arearezabreuwand Breiwan and Saudi Arabia’s Feras Al-Brikan for men’s player of the year; Australia’s Holly McNamara and North Korea’s Kim Kyong-yong for women’s player of the year; and Japanese players such as Ayase Ueda, Hwang In-beom, and Lee Kang-in for the Asian club‑based men’s award, among others. Additional categories cover women’s club‑based players, futsal, men’s and women’s coaches, and youth players, with nominees from Japan, North Korea, South Korea, China, Iran, Spain, and Thailand.

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Doctors Warn Parents to Supervise Kids Fireworks Before Lent Festival

Doctors in Khon Kaen are warning parents to closely supervise children handling fireworks in the weeks before the end of Buddhist Lent after a rise in severe hand injuries from explosions. They advise immediate first aid—applying pressure with a clean cloth, avoiding tight bandages—and rushing the child to hospital while keeping any severed parts on ice. Each year about eight to ten children are injured, with the youngest victim just two years old, and many injuries cannot be reattached despite modern treatment.

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Eight‑Year‑Old Boy Seeks Help After Mother’s Death in Buriram

An 8‑year‑old boy in Buriram province ran through the rain to ask for help after finding his bedridden mother unresponsive. Villagers discovered the mother had died and quickly arranged a funeral, while the boy’s future care remains uncertain. Officials are being urged to find a suitable placement for the child.

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CBRE Sees Luxury Property Growth in Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya

CBRE forecasts continued growth in Thailand's luxury property market through 2027, driven by demand in central Bangkok, Phuket's shift to global residential living, and Pattaya's boost from the Eastern Economic Corridor. Branded residences are expanding, with upper-market sales reaching 62% in the first half of 2026. The firm will showcase 57 projects at the CBRE Elite Living 2026 event on October 16, 2026, with starting prices of 7.9 million baht.

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Thieves Steal Brahma Statue From Municipality In Under A Minute

A thief on a motorcycle stole a large brass Brahma statue from the Thammasala Subdistrict Municipality office in Nakhon Pathom, completing the theft in under a minute. Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing a pink shirt, shorts, a helmet and flip-flops while riding a yellow-plated Honda Wave. The municipality has filed a police report and is seeking public help to identify the offender.

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Heavy Rain Warning for Central, East, South Thailand and Bangkok

Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for central, eastern and southern regions, including Bangkok, with a 60% chance of downpours. The forecast predicts thunderstorms, strong winds and possible flash floods, especially in mountainous and low-lying areas. Sea conditions in the Andaman and Gulf of Thailand may see waves over two metres, advising mariners to exercise caution.

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True and Coke Launch Nationwide Dining Rewards Campaign

True and Coca‑Cola have started a nationwide promotion called “Delicious Fizzy Points” that rewards customers with TruePoints or DTAC coins when they buy a meal with Coke at participating restaurants and scan a QR code. The campaign runs from today through February 28, 2027, covering more than 18,000 eateries across Thailand. It aims to add value for diners while boosting activity for local restaurants and supporting the domestic economy.

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Blind Football Team Beats Iran 1-0 at Asian Para Games

Thailand's men's blind football team defeated Iran 1-0 at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, on October 16, 2026. Minister of Tourism and Sports Surasak Phancharoenwarakul and senior officials attended the match to cheer the team. The victory was praised as a testament to the players' fighting spirit, and the minister urged all Thais to continue supporting the national Para Games squad.

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Hua Hin Delays Beach Structure Demolition Awaiting Human Rights Talk

Hua Hin authorities have postponed the demolition of 15 illegal beachfront structures after receiving a request from the National Human Rights Commission to delay action. Officials have prepared machinery and police presence but encountered warning signs claiming private property and urging the mayor not to use state power against residents. A joint meeting is scheduled for October 22, with a Commission site visit set for October 21, to resolve the dispute before proceeding with the court‑ordered removal.

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Thailand Struggles to Become ASEAN EV Production Hub

Thailand's BEV output is forecast to reach 115,000 units in 2026, but this is only 29% of the capacity announced by automakers. Exports remain limited to about 17% of production due to rising domestic BEV manufacturing in ASEAN countries and protective market measures. As a result, Thailand's ambition to become the ASEAN BEV production hub faces significant challenges.

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Two Ratchaburi Residents Win 24 Million Baht Lottery Prize

Two winners from Ratchaburi and two from Ang Thong each won 24 million baht in the Lottery Plus first‑prize draw on October 16, 2569. The Ratchaburi winner said he could not believe the news, while the Ang Thong winner declared he would not go to work the next day. Lottery Plus also featured a celebrity guest and a mascot during the announcement.

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