PHUKET: Five people have been arrested for gambling on hi-lo in Moo 3, Cherng Talay, following a joint operation by local police and administrative officials.
PHUKET: Five people have been arrested for gambling on hi-lo in Moo 3, Cherng Talay, following a joint operation by local police and administrative officials.
Thai singer Thoffee 3.50 burst into tears after a restaurant patron paid him 300 baht to stop singing. He said the incident shattered his confidence and made him feel his singing career is over, leading him to consider other work such as opening a food stall. He thanked supporters and called for more thoughtfulness in public comments.
A Thai woman who won the first prize in the government lottery shared her step‑by‑step experience of claiming the award in person at the Lottery Office in Nonthaburi. She explained the procedure, including choosing the self‑claim option in the Pao Tang app, paying a 0.5 % fee, submitting identification, and receiving the money within minutes. Her account shows the process is simple and quick for anyone who purchases digital lottery tickets.
TV host Kranchai surprised a wedding couple by airing a live segment of his show 'Hone Krasae' during the ceremony, introducing lawyer Beer Sornnat as the groom and proclaiming his love for bride Oh Phakjeera. Beer vowed to be the best husband, making Oh proud, while guests celebrated on October 18. A surprise clip from the show was later shared online, capturing the emotional moment.
A 65-year-old woman was killed when a car’s tire blew out, sending the vehicle into the opposite lane and striking her while she cycled for exercise in Phatthalung. The out-of-control car then crashed into a roadside house, causing significant damage. Police are investigating the incident and have identified the driver as a 35-year-old man who was en route to the market with his mother and daughter.
Thai gold experts are largely expecting the price to move sideways, with nearly half seeing no change, while investors remain slightly more optimistic. The Gold Research Center cites the $4,070 support level as crucial, warning that a break could push prices toward $3,950–$3,960. Market attention is focused on the US Federal Reserve’s policy direction and inflation data, which continue to limit short‑term gains.
Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rain across 37 provinces, with about 70 % of the area affected, including Bangkok and its vicinity. The forecast cites a monsoon trough over the Gulf of Thailand and high pressure to the north, bringing easterly winds and raising flood risks, especially in low‑lying and slope areas. Mariners in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand should expect waves over two metres in thunderstorm zones and exercise caution.
The Thai Chamber of Commerce University Alumni Association celebrated its 50th anniversary with a successful charity concert in Bangkok. The event drew former students from all generations, sponsors, and honored guests, and featured performances by three bands. Proceeds will be donated to hospitals lacking medical equipment.
Thousands of white‑clad devotees gathered at the Naja Satai Jee Ekong Shrine in Samut Songkhram to burn the largest golden dragon junk boat in Thailand, marking the end of the 2025 Vegetarian Festival. The ceremony, filled with firecrackers and prayers, sent the deities back to heaven and included a ritual passage under the boat’s elongated dragon neck for good luck. Lucky‑seekers are already eyeing the numbers 457 and 142 displayed on the vessel as possible lottery picks.
On the final night of Phuket's vegetarian festival, thousands of residents and visitors watched as temples sent the deities Yok Hong Seng Tao (Shiva) and Kiew Hiong Tay Tao (the Nine Emperor Gods) back to heaven amid a barrage of millions of firecrackers. The loud crackles and drifting smoke filled the city as the divine palanquins proceeded toward Cape Saphan Hin. The ritual concluded with temple lights extinguished and doors closed, and the following day the Go Teng pole will be raised to officially end the festival.
Fire ripped through a large car‑repair workshop on Bang Na-Trat Road in Bangplee, damaging over twenty vehicles waiting for insurance repairs. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after about an hour using water and foam, with no injuries reported. Police are investigating the cause while the scene remains sealed.
