Tourism

Bangkok Tops Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 World's Best City List

Bangkok has been named the World's Best City in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 UK Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 97.68. Thailand also earned honours for gastronomy, islands, beaches, destination spas and luxury hotels, with Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok taking first place in their respective categories, reinforcing Thailand’s appeal.

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Bangkok has been named the World's Best City in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 UK Readers’ Choice Awards, scoring 97.68. Thailand also earned honours for gastronomy, islands, beaches, destination spas and luxury hotels, with Chiva-Som Hua Hin and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok taking first place in their respective categories, reinforcing Thailand’s appeal.

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Police

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Weather

Heavy Rain Floods Phuket Streets, Halts Vegetarian Food Fair

PHUKET — 9 October 2026, Heavy rain flooded several areas of Phuket causing waterlogging after less than an hour of rainfall and affecting a vegetarian food street event in the provincial capital. The rain began at around 11:30, with flooding reported on Ranong Road in front of Jui Tui Shrine, where the “Vegan Street Food” […]

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Police

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National

Thailand Revenue Dept Beats Target, Collects 2.5 Trillion Baht

Thailand's Revenue Department collected over 2.5 trillion baht in fiscal year 2026, beating its target by 3.1% and increasing 8% from the previous year. The surge was driven by stronger VAT collections from domestic consumption and imports, along with growth in corporate and personal income taxes. Officials said the result will help fund government spending and sustain economic growth.

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National

Minister Suchart Holds Forum on Land-Forest Conflicts in Five Provinces

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Regional

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Breaking

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Community

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National

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