BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order revoking the Thai citizenship of an Israeli-born man for failing to disclose and renounce other nationalities upon naturalisation.
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order revoking the Thai citizenship of an Israeli-born man for failing to disclose and renounce other nationalities upon naturalisation.
Actor Mark Prin revealed he panicked after floodwaters entered his mother’s home and remained high for five days. He is preparing to buy a boat or jet ski to assist his family and neighbours while monitoring the Chao Phraya River for further rain. The incident has delayed his television shoots, but he urged the public to stay alert and support one another.
Continuous heavy rain has flooded rice and cassava fields in Buriram’s Nang Rong district for about a week, causing crops to begin rotting. Farmers report standing water remains in many areas despite receding levels, prompting urgent damage assessments and pleas for government assistance.
Actress Patricia Good shared the first photo of her third child, a son named Erik, born on September 28. The baby weighed 3.7 kilograms at birth, prompting an outpouring of congratulations from fellow celebrities and friends. Patricia, married to Note Wiset, celebrated the arrival of her newest family member.
BEM, the operator of Bangkok's expressways and metro, has received the Social Impact Footprint certification from the Thai Development Institute. The award, presented to Deputy Managing Director Alvin Ji, recognises the firm’s compliance with GRI Standards for assessing social impact. BEM says the certification reflects its commitment to responsible business practices and sustainable growth that benefits people and communities.
Vegetable prices in Nakhon Ratchasima have doubled after heavy rain and flooding ruined crops, causing leafy greens to jump sharply in price. Vendors say the damage has reduced supplies, and flooding in Bangkok and Ayutthaya has worsened the shortage. With the vegetarian festival near, demand is set to rise, likely pushing prices even higher.
Authorities have warned that rising water releases from the Chao Phraya Dam could raise levels in low‑lying areas outside embankments by up to 0.70 meters across ten provinces and Bangkok. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation urged residents to monitor water, prepare for possible flooding, and follow updates via official channels. No impact is expected for communities inside the embankments.
A customer of the Government Savings Bank’s Khrae branch in Nonthaburi won the 30‑million‑baht first prize in the special 2‑year savings bond lottery for the October 1, 2026 draw. Another customer from the Nakhon Si Thammarat branch won the 10‑million‑baht first prize in the special 5‑year savings bond lottery for the same draw. The bank said the winnings will be deposited into the winners’ accounts the following day and are tax‑free.
The Department of Water Resources says that while northern water levels are beginning to fall, the Chao Phraya Dam must still increase discharge because water from earlier rains is still moving downstream and upstream storage remains high. It is managing releases gradually to balance storage, irrigation intake, and flood risk, while warning communities both above and below the dam to stay alert. Officials urge residents in low‑lying areas to monitor announcements for any changes in water levels.
Thailand has been named the inaugural 'Country of Honor' at the Busan International Film Festival 2026, granting it a prominent platform to promote its film industry. Twenty Thai companies will attend the Asian Contents & Film Market, and four Thai productions—9 TEMPLES TO HEAVEN, THE BURNING GIANTS, BUA and INHERIT—are set to screen at the festival. The initiative includes a Thai remake pitching session, a seminar, and a business booth to foster international partnerships.
Rangsiman Rom, chair of the House Legislative Committee, has summoned MP Suchada Chang Thaenthong and her husband Chang Taiyang to appear before the committee on October 7 to explain alleged links to a cryptocurrency fraud network. He said the investigation will trace money flows and could lead to both legal and political action, while refusing to release evidence publicly at this stage. The move follows claims that Taiyang’s financial dealings, including large loans to a now‑bankrupt fund, have connections to crypto‑related scams prosecuted abroad.
