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EXIM Bank Launches Flood Relief Program for Thai Businesses

EXIM Bank has introduced a comprehensive assistance program for businesses hit by recent floods, covering emergency relief, recovery, restart and long‑term resilience. The bank delivered food supplies to flooded communities in Bang Kapi and offered financial measures such as loan extensions and extra liquidity to help small and medium enterprises maintain cash flow and resume operations.

EXIM Bank Launches Flood Relief Program for Thai Businesses
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In the recovery stage, EXIM Bank focuses on restoring liquidity so businesses can get back on their feet after the waters recede. The bank’s managing director, Chalach Rattanabunniyom, said EXIM Bank is accelerating financial assistance to flood‑affected customers, tailoring measures such as debt extensions, bill extensions, and interest‑rate reductions to each client’s level of distress. It also provides a temporary credit line increase of up to 20 % of the existing facility at the same interest rate to ensure sufficient working capital for managing the burdens that arise during the recovery period.

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Community

Chiang Mai Residents Flock to Buy Lucky Lottery Numbers

Residents of Chiang Mai are eagerly purchasing lottery tickets for the October 16 government draw, chasing numbers deemed lucky from sources such as the Chinese calendar, the JAK39 C Gripen jet, and upcoming events. Vendors report brisk sales of auspicious numbers like 13, 59, and 70, with ticket prices ranging from 90 baht to 2,000 baht for bundles. The article highlights the top‑ten popular, best‑selling, and hard‑to‑sell number combinations for the draw.

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Police

Thai Police Arrest 39 in Nationwide Online Investment Scam

Thai police arrested 39 suspects and seized assets worth more than 500 million baht in raids across 11 provinces as part of an investigation into an alleged online investment scam and cross-border money-laundering network. The operation, announced yesterday, October 13, targeted 27 locations after investigators uncovered suspicious financial transactions involving Chinese nationals holding Thailand Privilege … The story Long-stay visa checks help uncover Thai scam network, 39 arrested as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Opposition Sets No-Confidence Debate for 18 Ministers Oct 27-29

The opposition has filed a no-confidence debate against 18 ministers, with the debate set for October 27-29 and a vote scheduled for October 30. The move, announced on October 14, 2026, targets senior members of the government including the prime minister and several deputy ministers. If passed, it could lead to a cabinet reshuffle or resignations.

Opposition Sets No-Confidence Debate for 18 Ministers Oct 27-29
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Weather

Flooding Persists Across 20 Provinces and Bangkok, Relief Funds Distributed

Flooding continues across twenty provinces and Bangkok, affecting over 900,000 households and more than 2.4 million people. Authorities are draining water and have transferred relief payments to 86,000 households in six provinces and the capital. The disaster has caused multiple deaths, with water levels receding in many areas.

Flooding Persists Across 20 Provinces and Bangkok, Relief Funds Distributed
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National

Thai Star Peggy Teases Luxury Car Sale With Engine Sound

Thai celebrity Peggy Sretunya sparked online buzz after posting a tongue‑in‑cheek offer to sell her luxury sports car, highlighting the vehicle’s loud engine start sound. She noted the car cost 17 million baht, had been driven 4,000 km and carries no financing. Commenters flooded the post with jokes about the start noise and the car’s price.

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National

Gold Prices Plunge 450 Baht in Thailand on October 14

Gold prices in Thailand dropped sharply on October 14, 2026, falling 450 baht from the previous day's close to 66,850 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments. The Gold Traders Association reported that gold bars are bought at 65,850 baht and sold at 66,050 baht, while global spot gold stands at 4,156 USD per ounce. Association leaders anticipate a rebound tomorrow, forecasting a rise of 1,000–2,000 baht that could push prices above 80,000 baht.

Gold Prices Plunge 450 Baht in Thailand on October 14
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Community

Python Found in Car Engine Attracts Lottery Crowd

A 63‑year‑old woman in Songkhla province startled by a four‑metre python curled under her pickup’s bonnet called volunteers who safely removed the snake. The reptile measured about four metres and was bagged for release into a remote forest. Onlookers, especially lottery enthusiasts, noted the truck’s licence plate 4363 in hopes of a lucky draw on October 16.

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Community

Tuned Car Association Sparks Go-Kart Protest Over Engine Sleeve

The Tuned Car Association posted images comparing IAME engine sleeves from 2014 and 2026, sparking a protest in a go-kart race involving the children of Thai celebrities. A mechanic from the association revealed that one team used an outdated 2014 sleeve while the other 19 teams used the 2026 version, prompting the dispute. The controversy intensified on social media after the children of stars Chidchaya and Nott Wisarut, and Hi-So Po Tanuphat's son, competed in the race.

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National

Thai Delegation Studies Rule of Law at Bulgaria's Supreme Court

Thai officials from the Senior Administrators in Administrative Justice Program visited Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court on 14 October 2026 to study the rule of law. The delegation, led by former Thai Supreme Administrative Court President Dr. Chanchai Saengsangkul, received briefings from Bulgarian judges Julia Todorova and Madlen Petrova on the court's role in EU accession and its historical development. The visit highlighted comparisons between the Bulgarian and Thai administrative courts and their respective contributions to legal reform.

Thai Delegation Studies Rule of Law at Bulgaria's Supreme Court
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Police

Police Chase Drug Suspect After Sting, Arrest 6km Later

Police in Chonburi set up a sting to buy ice from a drug dealer at a gas station in Pattaya. The suspect fled in reverse, crashed into the station, and drove on ripped tyres for about six kilometres before being stopped and arrested. Approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine were recovered from his vehicle.

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