National

Thai Youth Golfers Sweep All Categories at Chang Thailand Junior Golf

Thai junior golfers claimed victory in every age group at the Chang Thailand Junior Golf Circuit 2026 International Championship held in Phetchaburi. The tournament, sanctioned by the World Amateur Golf Ranking and endorsed by the Department of Physical Education, awarded the Dream Prize and featured training with PGA Tour coaches. Top performers earned spots in the ThaiBev ThaiTalent program, advancing Thailand’s youth golf development.

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The tournament took place at Lake View Resort & Golf Club in Phetchaburi Province, with more than 100 junior golfers from Thailand and abroad competing in Junior (8‑12), Super Junior (13‑18) and Special Class (19‑22) divisions using stroke play over four days, including a practice round. Thai players swept all divisions: Sirawich On Sri won Junior Boys with a total of 8‑over 224; Pantawan Pali took Junior Girls with 2‑under 214; Chaiyaphap Jana Sai‑glang captured Super Junior Boys at 11‑under 277; Pranisa Sukonthosot won Super Junior Girls at 7‑over 295; and Paphangkorn Noo Prachum claimed Special Class Boys at 4‑under. The event awarded the Dream Prize and featured instruction from PGA Tour coaches and an intensive Premier Camp led by Dr. Rick Sessinghaus of Flow Code Golf Academy, coach of Collin Morikawa. Outstanding performers were selected for the ThaiBev ThaiTalent program, reinforcing a holistic development pathway toward professional golf. Executive officer Phatris Thanom sing of Thai Beverage Public Company Limited attended the matches and presented the awards.

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Police

Rescue Volunteer Slapped by Man in Police Shirt Udon Thani

UDON THANI — 13 October 2026, A rescue volunteer has filed a police complaint after allegedly being slapped by a man who appeared intoxicated and was wearing a sports shirt marked “Udon Police” while the volunteer was helping an injured person on a roadside in Udon Thani. The incident occurred at around 00:30 on Tuesday […]

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National

MP Ideer Cancels Press Conference Over Illegal Business Links

MP Ideer (Suchada Sang Thanthap) and her husband cancelled a scheduled press conference today that was meant to address allegations linking them to illegal businesses, a scammer network, transnational crime, and billions of baht in assets. The MP said via LINE that no press conference would take place, and no reason or new date has been given. The cancellation raises further questions about the couple's involvement in the alleged criminal network.

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National

NIDA Rejects Communication Blocking Democratic Participation

NIDA released a statement declaring it will not support any communication that blocks democratic participation, following concerns over a lecturer's comments about the social security election. The institute emphasized that staff must voice opinions within legal bounds, respect rights, and avoid suppressing differing views. NIDA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting lawful democratic activities and upholding freedom of expression.

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Police

Police Crackdown in 25 Provinces Nets 587 Arrests, Huge Seizure

Thai police carried out a coordinated crackdown across 25 provinces surrounding Bangkok, arresting 587 people and seizing large amounts of drugs, firearms and explosives. The operation, conducted early on 13 October 2026, targeted communities and high‑risk areas to create a security buffer for upcoming international meetings. Authorities urged the public to report any suspicious activity through the 191 or 1599 hotlines.

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National

IMF Warns Global Debt Could Hit 100% of GDP Amid Rising Rates

IMF warned that rising interest rates are squeezing public finances and could drive global debt to 100% of GDP by the end of the decade. Speaking at the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings held in Thailand, Rodrigo Valdés said fiscal positions are deteriorating despite resilient growth and urged countries to rebalance budgets and adopt growth‑friendly tax policies. The Fund also called for targeted energy support and stressed that tax reforms can boost growth without reducing overall revenue.

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National

Government Sends Flood Relief Payments to Nearly 400,000 Thai Homes

Thailand’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department announced that flood relief payments for 2025 have been sent to over 390,000 households nationwide, with additional transfers underway for 86,300 more homes in six provinces and Bangkok. The Government Savings Bank has already distributed more than 2.4 billion baht and will continue sending funds to accounts linked to PromptPay. Recipients can verify their payment status through the Thang Rat app or the official relief website.

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Police

Deputy Interior Minister Vows NACC Will Pursue All Exam Cheats

Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liengprasert said the National Anti‑Corruption Commission will pursue everyone involved in the local civil service exam cheating scandal, regardless of rank, and insisted no one can avoid responsibility. He noted that charges against three suspects are delayed due to legal limits and the need to collect extensive evidence, but those released on bail will still face prosecution, with filing expected in November. Worasit added he is not concerned about opposition attempts to use the issue in a no‑confidence debate, as the NACC works independently and his ministry has already acted, including revoking fraudulent scores and summoning legitimate examinees to report on 19 October.

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National

Thai Singer Nene Royal Joins Avenged Sevenfold on Singapore Stage

SINGAPORE — 13 October 2026, AGT 2026 champion Nene Royal fulfilled a dream by performing alongside metal giants Avenged Sevenfold during their concert in Singapore on Tuesday night, delivering a 13-minute set that had fans rocking out. Videos posted on the Nene Royal Facebook page showed the Thai singer and guitarist joining the band onstage, […]

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Community

Japan, Malaysia Films Conclude TK Park's Contemporary World Series

Special Report by Lekha Shankar The 2026 Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park (Thailand Knowledge Park) comes to an end this month with two dynamic films from Asia The first film, Sunset Sunrise from Japan, to be screened on Sunday 25 October, at TK Park in Bangkok. The film is set in a lush […]

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Regional

Phuket Vegetarian Parade Highlights Spirit Mediums and Iron Fan Maiden

Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival parade featured spirit mediums performing acts of self‑mortification and the graceful ‘Iron Fan Maiden’ holding her iron fan. The procession, involving the Jiang Ong and Hok Leng Kang shrines, wound through the city toward Sapan Hin, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists. A fire‑walking ceremony is scheduled for later that evening at the Jui Tui Shrine.

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