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Cabinet Approves Pasakorn Chaiyrat as Industry Permanent Secretary

Thailand's Cabinet has appointed Pasakorn Chaiyrat as the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry. The approval was granted on October 6, 2026, following a proposal by Industry Minister Warawut Silpa-archa. Pasakorn previously served as Deputy Permanent Secretary in the same ministry.

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The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Pasakorn Chaiyrat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Industry Ministry, as Permanent Secretary of the Industry Ministry, effective October 6, 2026, according to a government house report. Industry Minister Warawut Silpa-archa proposed the approval.

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Vegetarian Festival Spending Rises Despite Low Participation

Spending on Thailand’s vegetarian festival reached 46.9 billion baht this year, up 2.2 percent and the highest in six years, with the average spend per person at 5,500 baht. Yet only 32 percent of people plan to observe the diet, the lowest participation in 11 years, citing a weak economy and higher food prices. Most vegetarians will buy food at fresh markets, and few intend to travel to sacred sites for merit‑making.

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Kwang And Not Approve Daughter Noy's Entertainment Career, GL Interest

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Thai Boy Band QENRYX Heads to Vietnam for Special Show

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Thailand Nominates Nattawat Dande as New Meteorological Department Chief

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Thailand Adds 12 Films to National Film Heritage List

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Thai Official Urges Learning, Not Hatred, on 1976 Oct 6

Phumitham Wechayachai of the Pheu Thai Party marked the 50th anniversary of the October 6, 1976 Thammasat massacre by urging that remembrance focus on truth and lessons rather than anger and hatred. He warned that allowing hostility to turn political opponents into enemies leads to violence and interrupts democracy, calling on society to learn from the past and pass on understanding to future generations.

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Police Seize 1,150 Fake Pigeon Baby Items in Bangkok

Thai police raided a shipping company in Bangkok’s Khlong Sam Wa district and seized over 1,150 counterfeit Pigeon baby bottles and nipples. The operation followed a complaint from the brand’s representatives and resulted in the detention of a warehouse caretaker. Authorities warned that the fake products could endanger infants and said they will question the company’s directors.

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Speaker Soephan Responds After MP Sues Rom Over Husband Remark

Move Forward Party MP Rangsiman Rome is being sued for defamation after referring to the husband of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Sang Thantrap during a parliamentary debate. House Speaker Soephan Sarum said lawmakers enjoy parliamentary privilege to comment, but any allegations of defamation must be examined under the law and house rules. He urged both government and opposition to follow legal procedures and respect the decisions of the proper authorities.

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Thai Stars Back Flood Relief with Song and Mall Event

Actress Anne Thongprasom praised her nephew’s chubby look and urged him not to lose weight, while folk singer Lamyong Nong Hin Yao released a flood‑relief song to uplift victims. Actor Phon Nawas said his busy schedule leaves little chance for romance, and Central Ladprao announced a Sanrio characters fair featuring Thai celebrities and exclusive appearances by Hello Kitty and friends.

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Singer Kawin Duval Clears Instagram, Leaves Only One Post

Kawin Duval’s Instagram feed was nearly wiped clean, leaving only one post from August 20 that features him with his child and family. His wife Pumpuy Panthipa’s account does not follow him, and her own feed shows no deletions. Fans are speculating about the reason behind the sudden photo purge while awaiting an explanation from the couple.

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