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Phuket Governor Returns, Meets Airport Chief, Visits US Carrier

PHUKET: Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom returned to Phuket yesterday (Oct 6) with a flurry of public appearances, including a meeting with the new Phuket International Airport General Manager and a visit aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

7 Oct The Phuket News

PHUKET: Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom returned to Phuket yesterday (Oct 6) with a flurry of public appearances, including a meeting with the new Phuket International Airport General Manager and a visit aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

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10‑Wheel Truck Rams 6‑Wheel Container Truck, Three Seriously Injured

An early‑morning crash at a Sisaket intersection saw a 10‑wheel truck slam into a 6‑wheel container truck, leaving three people seriously injured and trapped inside the wreckage. Rescue crews spent over an hour extricating the victims before sending them to Sisaket Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the cause of the collision.

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National

PM Urges Fast Flood Aid, Prepares South for Rains

Prime Minister Onut Chaivikul urged faster flood relief payments to over 10,000 households and ordered preparations for imminent southern rains, emphasizing inter‑agency coordination to improve drainage. He said the situation has mostly normalized but some provinces remain flooded, and relief efforts must focus on ready‑to‑eat meals when utilities are cut. Assistance should be swift and temporary, with volunteers helping to distribute aid fairly while the budget remains limited.

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Actress Nooy Busakorn Shares Menopause Tips, Defends Friend Toey

Actress Nooy Busakorn shared her experience with menopause, hormonal swings, and panic attacks, explaining how yoga and Buddhist teachings help her cope. She expressed sympathy for her friend Toey Jarinporn after a breakup and warned social media users not to judge or harass others. Nooy also discussed teaching her sons to handle online bullying and blackmail while offering practical self‑care advice.

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National

SuperToom Sets Thai Flag World Record on Pattaya Beach

Associate Professor Dr. Thanaboon Sirikunakul (SuperToom) led a team that set a world record for the largest Thai flag unfurled during a free‑fall jump over Pattaya Beach. Professor Dr. Krit Jericholawanich of Siriraj Hospital was the first to bring the flag onto the shore during the rehearsal on 7 October. The team plans to attempt to break the record again on 5 December, inviting the public to watch and sing the national anthem.

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National

Thailand Inflation Rises to 2.82% Amid Higher Fuel, Food Prices

BANGKOK: Thailand’s headline inflation rose 2.82% year-on-year in September, marking the sixth consecutive month of increases, with higher fuel and prepared food prices accounting for most of the rise.

7 Oct The Phuket News

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Community

Family Carries Autistic Son in Basin Through Floodwaters

CHACHOENGSAO — 6 October 2026, A family in Chachoengsao faced treacherous floodwaters to get their autistic son to a hospital for a scheduled medical appointment, carrying him in a large plastic basin through chest-high water. The touching scene was witnessed on Tuesday in Ban Bang Phaniang, Village 2, Khu Yai Mi subdistrict, Sanam Chai Khet […]

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National

Free M6 Motorway Section Opens Amid Flooding to Aid Drivers

BANGKOK — 6 October 2026, The Department of Highways has opened a section of the M6 motorway free of charge in both directions to provide motorists with an alternative route around flood-affected areas. The Motorway Division began trial operations on the Bang Pa-in–Nakhon Ratchasima motorway, covering the Bang Pa-in–Hin Kong section, at 18:00 on 6 […]

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Community

Krung Thai Electric Leads Forest Revisit for Scholars and Staff

Krung Thai Electric’s scholarship program brought together current scholars, alumni, and staff for a One Day Trip to Samut Songkhram’s Mangrove Nature School on September 13, 2026. Participants kayaked the Bang Bon canal to review the 50,000 mangrove trees planted since 2017, now serving as a coastal barrier and fish nursery. The afternoon featured an art‑therapy workshop aimed at alleviating burnout and strengthening inner resilience.

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Police

Robbers Steal Nearly 30 Million Baht From Chon Buri Home

Three armed robbers broke into a foreigner’s home in Chon Buri early yesterday, October 6, stealing cash and luxury watches before forcing the victim to transfer cryptocurrency worth about 27 million baht. The robbery happened at around 3.30am at a house in an upscale residential estate in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district. Police said … The story Gunmen raid foreigner’s Chon Buri home, steal nearly 30m baht as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Royal Barge Procession Returns to Chao Phraya River Nov 6

Bangkok’s Royal Barge Procession returns on 6 November 2026, with 52 ceremonial barges travelling along the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun. Discover the centuries-old tradition, its connection to the Royal Kathin ceremony, October rehearsals and riverside viewing locations for this rare celebration of Thai culture, craftsmanship and royal heritage.

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