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Gulf Gives THB 2 Million to Injured Border Soldiers

Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), led by Mr. Sitamon Ratanavadi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, continues its commitment under the THB 100 million fund established to provide assistance and relief to soldiers who injured or lost their lives while carrying out security operations along the Thai-Cambodian border. As part of the initiative, GULF visited […]

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Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), led by Mr. Sitamon Ratanavadi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, is maintaining its commitment under the THB 100 million fund set up to provide assistance and relief to soldiers injured or killed while carrying out security operations along the Thai-Cambodian border. As part of this initiative, GULF representatives visited Sergeant Major First Class Udomsak Nukman, who lost his left leg after stepping on a landmine, and Sergeant Major First Class Channarong Wongchana, who lost his right leg in a separate landmine incident. Each soldier received THB 1 million in financial assistance, for a total of THB 2 million. Major General Narong Phakdeesupapon, Director of Phramongkutklao Hospital, welcomed the GULF team and joined the visit to show support for the injured personnel. Mr. Ratanavadi said GULF deeply respects the soldiers’ courage and sacrifice, and hopes the aid will ease their burden and help them recover. Major General Narong added that the hospital provides comprehensive care, including prosthetics and psychological support, and thanked the private sector for standing with those who have served the country.

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Police

Minister Orders Forestry Crackdown on 189 Rai Reserve Encroachment

Thailand’s Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suthichai Chomklin ordered a crackdown after officials found over 189 rai of forest reserve land in Nakhon Ratchasima being used to grow cassava, corn and sugarcane. The investigation, carried out jointly with the Department of Special Investigation and other agencies, confirmed the area lies inside the Dong Krasang–Lam Phaya Klang reserved forest and outside any land‑reform allocation. Authorities are preparing legal action under forest and forestry laws to stop the encroachment and protect the resources.

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Sam Rainsy Accuses Hun Sen of Escalating Thailand Tensions

Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy has blamed former prime minister Hun Sen for escalating tensions with Thailand, accusing him of breaching trust and spreading what he called baseless allegations against him amid the conflict between the neighbouring countries. In a Facebook post on 13 October, Rainsy, who lives in exile abroad, said he had given […]

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Police

Former Land Surveyor Arrested in Pak Chong Land Fraud Case

Former land surveyor Jureerat (surname withheld) was arrested by anti-corruption officials in Chaiyaphum after fleeing a land fraud case in Pak Chong, where more than 41 rai of land titles were illegally issued. The arrest followed an NACC investigation that implicated seven people in the scheme, which involved falsified land deeds overlapping a protected forest. She is now in custody awaiting prosecution under Section 151 of the Anti‑Enforced Disappearance Act.

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National

Thai Football Team Defeats Iran 1-0 at Asian Para Games

Thailand's blind football team edged Iran 1-0 in their opening match of the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, with forward Kittikorn Buadi scoring the winner. The victory earned Thailand three points and set up a second‑round clash with China on October 17. The tournament continues through the week in Japan.

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Police

US Man Arrested in Bangkok for Unpaid Wages Warrant

US citizen Michael was arrested by Samut Prakan immigration police on October 15 after being found with two warrants for unpaid wages exceeding one million baht. He was apprehended at a luxury Sukhumvit apartment and transferred to Bang Sao Thong police for prosecution. The arrest follows a nationwide directive to track down foreigners with outstanding criminal warrants.

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Police

Police Seize 700k Meth Pills After Chiang Rai Chase

Chiang Rai police and provincial officials chased down a suspicious pickup truck that evaded a checkpoint, leading to the seizure of roughly 700,000 methamphetamine tablets. The abandoned vehicle was found loaded with four sacks of drugs, and evidence has been sent for forensic analysis. Investigators are tracing the truck’s owner and pursuing members of the drug network.

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Police

Man Shot Dead Outside Bangkok Cannabis Shop

A man was shot dead outside a cannabis shop in Lak Si district, Bangkok, earlier today, October 16, after two men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire more than 10 times. The suspects remain at large. Officers from Thung Song Hong Police Station received a report of the shooting at around 1am and arrived at … The story Man killed in shooting outside Bangkok cannabis shop as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Thailand's Construction Material Prices Jump 6.8% Year-on-Year

Thailand's construction material prices rose 6.8% year‑on‑year in September 2026, driven by higher oil and energy costs linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict and stalled US‑Iran talks. Concrete prices jumped 9.2%, while electrical and plumbing supplies surged 13.3% on record copper prices, and other materials climbed nearly 20%. Steel was the only category to fall, slipping 0.8% amid strong competition.

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National

Democrat Party Warns 3-Day No-Confidence Debate Undermines Oversight

Democrat Party spokesperson Duangsutha Bua-kaew criticized the government's push to limit the no-confidence debate to three days, saying it undermines parliamentary oversight and is akin to a suspect restricting a police search. She noted that 18 officials, including the prime minister and ministers, are set to be debated and warned the move gives the government an advantage while depriving the public of full information.

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Police

Gunman Ambushes Volunteer Defence Officers at Prayer in Pattani

Gunmen attacked volunteer defence force officers while they were heading to pray in Mai Kaen, Pattani, killing one and wounding another. The assailants stole a .38‑caliber pistol from the victims before fleeing the scene. Police have secured the area and are pursuing the suspects.

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