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GMMTV Unveils 'Generation Happy' Lineup with New Series, Projects

GMMTV held its annual "GMMTVNEXT: GENERATION HAPPY" press event to unveil a massive 2025 content lineup including new series, musical theater, fan events, and educational partnerships. CEO Sataporn Panichraksaphong announced collaborations with Bangkok Christian College for an entertainment curriculum and with toy brand Toyzero for character merchandise. Highlights include the Thai adaptation of "Dear Evan Hansen," new dramas "A Season to Remember" and "Love After Class," and expanded fandom character projects.

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GMMTV hosted a massive press event, "GMMTVNEXT: GENERATION HAPPY," at Union Hall in Union Mall to unveil its upcoming content slate and new ventures. CEO Sataporn Panichraksaphong presided over the gathering of the network's hottest stars. The event opened with a performance by 21 finalists from the survival reality series "Project Alpha New Clan," followed by a parade of 32 adorable "GMMTV Fandom Characters" mascots including Polcasan, King Man, Babii, and others.

The company announced a strategic partnership welcoming "Wabi-Sabi" into the GMMTV family. Another highlight was a collaboration with Bangkok Christian College (BCC) to create the "E3 Project" curriculum (Education x Expertise (Entertainment) x Emotional Well-being), aiming to systematically prepare high school students for careers in the entertainment industry.

GMMTV also expanded its character universe with the "GMMTV Fanarium" project and "Gemm House" retail concept. A collaboration with toy brand Toyzero will see mascot Polcasan team up with Lulu the Pinggy for a special collection. The "Gemm Quest Trading Card Game" launches with a limited first edition of six characters.

Two major fan events were revealed: the "World of Wonders Fan Fest" showcase and the "GMMTV Characters Happy Runderland" fun run. On the theatrical front, GMMTV and The Showhopper will produce the Thai-language version of the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen," directed by Phasphawisa Juppathankul and starring William Jakrapat.

The event closed the first segment with "VAMP," a collaboration with MDA Entertainment directed by and starring Mike Pirat, alongside Prem Chanikarn, Om Phawat, Mint Thitthan, Piploy Kanyarat, Ohm Thitiwat, and Poon Mitrapakdee.

A slate of new series was then unveiled, starting with the period drama "A Season to Remember" (Triwatchakal) starring Earth Pirapat, Mix Sahaphap, Buen Napnat, Prem Warut, First Kanaphan, and Kaotang Thanawat, directed by Songsak Mongkol. This was followed by the high-school romance "Love After Class" (Mathayom Phop Rak) starring Almond Phumisuvan and Progress Phasawich.

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Dusit Thani Swings to 902M Baht Profit on Central Park

Dusit Thani reversed a loss to post a 902 million baht net profit for the first nine months of 2026, fueled by residential handovers at its Dusit Central Park project and strong hotel performance in Thailand. Revenue more than doubled to 13.175 billion baht, while EBITDA surged 354% to 3.21 billion baht. The company maintains its full-year revenue growth outlook of 5-8% excluding the property project.

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National

Finance Minister Warns of Fake Loan Apps Using AI Deepfakes

Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas warned that fraudsters are using AI deepfakes of his face and the Ministry of Finance logo to promote fake loan and investment apps. He confirmed the Ministry never certifies such apps, which must be approved by the Bank of Thailand, and said he has filed a police report after his own likeness was abused. The public is urged to verify all solicitations before trusting them.

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National

Thai Sport Stacking Team Dominates Asian Championships in Chonburi

Thailand's sport stacking team won eight gold medals and finished fourth overall at the 2026 Asian Championships in Chonburi, sweeping youth and open team events. The record-setting competition hosted 535 athletes from 12 nations, confirming Thailand's status as a regional powerhouse ahead of next year's World Championships in Malaysia.

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National

Over 100 Boats Join Century-Old Luang Pho Pan Sea Procession

Thousands of devotees participated in the annual Luang Pho Pan boat procession in Samut Prakan on November 13, a tradition spanning over 100 years. More than 100 local boats joined the flotilla escorting the revered monk's image to the Gulf of Thailand, where crews competed to grab a sacred flag. Marine police and rescue teams ensured safety throughout the waterborne and land processions.

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National

Thailand IP Applications Surge 7.4% in First 10 Months

Thailand's intellectual property applications reached 67,535 in the first ten months of 2026, a 7.39% increase year-on-year, signaling stronger business reliance on IP for competitive advantage. Trademarks led with over 50,000 filings, while invention patents saw double-digit registration growth at 12%. The Department of Intellectual Property registered more than 47,000 rights across all categories.

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National

Thailand Q3 Investment Up 2.8%, 600,000 Jobs Created

Deputy PM Ekniti reported a 2.8% year-on-year rise in actual BOI investment for Q3 2026, reaching about 260 billion baht and creating roughly 600,000 jobs. Construction, digital, and smart electronics led the growth. He will lead a Thai business delegation to Japan next week to attract further investment.

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Cha-am Khunying Neuangburi Takes First Win in PMYC U15 Volleyball

Cha-am Khunying Neuangburi School from Phetchaburi earned their first victory in the PMYC U15 boys' volleyball championship, beating Surat Thani Municipality Sports School 3-1 sets in Nakhon Ratchasima. The win gives them three points in Group B after both teams lost their tournament openers. The national finals continue through November with 12 zone champions competing for the Prime Minister's Cup.

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Tourism

NCT 127 Draws 42,000 Fans to Bangkok Stadium Concert

K-pop group NCT 127 held their fifth tour concert, ‘NEO CITY: BANGKOK – THE REDLINE,’ at Thammasat Stadium on October 31 and November 1, 2026, attracting over 42,000 fans. The shows featured elaborate staging, a thematic narrative of the group's 10-year journey, and marked their 127th concert, cementing their status as the first SM Entertainment act to stage three stadium concerts in Thailand.

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Community

Bangkok Opens 35 Parks for Loy Krathong Festival

Bangkok will open 35 public parks across 22 districts until midnight on November 24 for the Loy Krathong festival. The city urges residents to use only biodegradable krathongs, avoid foam and food waste, and follow strict bans on alcohol, sky lanterns, and fireworks. An online krathong-floating option is also available for those who prefer a zero-waste celebration.

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National

Thai Para Table Tennis Duo Crush Australians in World Championship Opener

Thailand's para table tennis pair Rungroj Thainiyom and Chalermpong Panphoo began their home World Championship campaign with a commanding 3-0 win over Australia in the men's doubles MD14 quarter-finals. The ITTF World Para Table Tennis Championships Pattaya 2026 runs from November 13-19 at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort in Chonburi province.

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