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Democrat Party Prepares No‑Confidence Debate Against 18 Ministers

The Democrat Party is preparing a no-confidence debate against 18 individual ministers, planning to hold it in late October or early November. Deputy Leader Korn Chatikavanij said the party's standards are high and the public will be shocked by the evidence, adding they will not proceed unless there are substantive issues. Deputy Leader Karnde Liao-piroj summarized the criticisms as concerning managerial ability, disaster response, and ethics, which she described as 'stupid, bad, evil'.

Democrat Party Prepares No‑Confidence Debate Against 18 Ministers
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Korn Chatikavanij explained that the Democrat Party has been preparing the no-confidence motion for a considerable time, and after jointly filing the motion with the opposition they consider their information complete. They plan to question and accuse the government of poor management in recent months, with several party MPs set to take part in the debate, likely in late October or early November. He emphasized that the party's interpellations are held to a high standard and would not be pursued merely for spectacle. Karnde Liao-piroj added that her three points of criticism concern the intellectual capacity of officials, their ability to manage disasters and problems, and governance and ethics, which she summed up in Thai as 'stupid, bad, evil.'

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Police

79-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in 7-Meter Well

Seventy-nine-year-old Yai Lom was found dead in a seven-meter-deep well in Sattahip, Chonburi, after a three-day search prompted by her family’s report of her disappearance. Police believe she ventured into an overgrown area to gather vegetables and accidentally fell into the well, which was concealed by grass. Her body was recovered with no signs of foul play, and an autopsy is pending.

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National

IMF Praises Thailand's Strong Reserves, Urges Job Creation

The IMF forecasts Thailand's 2026 economic growth at 2.1% while highlighting strong foreign reserves of about $282 billion and a 30% rise in foreign direct investment to $19 billion. Officials say the government will leverage these strengths to create jobs, boost income, and expand economic opportunities for citizens.

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Police

Police Detain 12 Protesters During Rama 4 Demonstration

Police detained twelve protesters after a clash at Bangkok's Rama 4 intersection while demonstrators attempted to hang banners near the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The protesters, part of the People’s Network Against World Bank-IMF, said they wanted to voice concerns about loan conditions affecting national policy. Traffic was heavily disrupted as roads around the convention center remained closed.

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National

Thailand Climate Agency Secures World Bank Grant for Carbon Pricing

Thailand’s Climate Department has secured a grant of over 80 million baht from the World Bank to develop carbon pricing mechanisms and support its long‑term Net Zero 2050 strategy. The funding, finalized at the IMF‑World Bank Annual Meetings, will back two projects focused on market implementation and climate‑strategy modeling. Officials say the grant is vital for a just transition to a low‑carbon economy while maintaining competitiveness.

Thailand Climate Agency Secures World Bank Grant for Carbon Pricing
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National

Thai Teen Goalkeeper Signs Pro Deal With V-Varen Nagasaki

Eighteen-year-old Thai goalkeeper Phumi Ropi Siribunnyakul has signed a professional contract with J-League club V-Varen Nagasaki, effective January 1, 2027. He previously helped his Japanese high school team finish as runners-up in the national tournament and has trained with the club. The signing adds him to a list of V-Varen alumni who have gone on to play in European leagues.

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Police

Police Deploy Forces to Manage IMF Protest at Rama 4

Hundreds of protesters gathered on Bangkok’s Rama 4 Road to oppose the IMF and World Bank meetings, criticizing covert Chinese capital and pro‑tycoon policies. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Siam Boonsom deployed four riot police companies to monitor the demonstration and facilitate traffic, eventually permitting activists to hang a banner after a brief scuffle. The rally, which drew about 500 participants, continued into the morning with speeches accusing the government of favoring business interests.

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Activists Protest IMF-World Bank Meetings at Bangkok's Khlong Toei

BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, A network of Thai activists opposing the IMF-World Bank is holding a major protest at Khlong Toei intersection on 15–16 October, coinciding with the institutions’ annual meetings in Bangkok. The two-day gathering features symbolic demonstrations and speeches by members of the public and communities who say their lives have been […]

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Police

Mother Can't Open 9-Million-Baht Safe, Awaits Son's Return of Key

Mother Pat cannot open a safe she says holds gold and diamond jewelry worth about 9 million baht. Her son Benz has not returned the key, and police may issue a summons if he does not comply. She is seeking police permission to have a locksmith open the safe in their presence with video documentation.

Mother Can't Open 9-Million-Baht Safe, Awaits Son's Return of Key
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Police Arrest Online Loan Gang in Southern Thailand

Police in Nakhon Si Thammarat arrested two members of an illegal online loan gang that was charging interest rates far above the legal limit across three southern provinces. Officers seized a car, three mobile phones, loan advertisement cards, and 19,100 baht in cash during the raid. The suspects face charges of illegal lending and operating an unlicensed personal loan business.

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National

Thai Army Rebuffs Cambodian Claims, Affirms Sa Kaeo Sovereignty

The Thai army denied repeated false claims by Cambodia's UN ambassador regarding displaced persons and accusations of Thai occupation. It affirmed that three disputed sites in Sa Kaeo province lie within Thai sovereignty and emphasized Thailand's commitment to humanitarian principles and international law. The army called for separating the long‑standing community settlement issue from the recent refugee situation to avoid confusion and enable resolution through existing mechanisms.

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