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LEO Backs Nakamura With Tiger Shorts for Oct 10 Fight

LEO Soda Water has signed a one‑year sponsorship deal with Japanese Muay Thai fighter Kan Nakamura, who will wear tiger‑print shorts in his upcoming super fight. Nakamura will face Igor Bikerov for the Ratchadamnoen Stadium 135‑pound title at the RWS Knocktoberfest event on October 10 in Bangkok. He says the sponsorship and new attire will help him aim for a knockout victory and another championship belt.

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LEO has rolled out a major sponsorship boost for Japanese fighter Kan Nakamura, granting him a year’s supply of LEO Soda Water. Nakamura revealed his wish for free drinks during a press conference, and LEO responded with full backing. As part of the deal, he will unveil a special tiger‑print pair of boxing shorts for his showdown with Igor Bikerov at the RWS Knocktoberfest on Saturday, October 10. The bout is a super‑feature for the Ratchadamnoen Stadium 135‑pound championship. Nakamura said he is confident of adding another belt to his collection and hopes to stop Bikerov via knockout. Fans will watch to see if the vibrant shorts and the soda‑water sponsorship give him the edge needed to claim the title.

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14-Year-Old Girl Donates Organs, Eyes to Save Lives

A 14‑year‑old girl from Kalasin province donated her liver, both kidneys, a heart valve and both corneas after her passing, earning praise from the Thai Red Cross Society. Her story was shared on the Red Cross Facebook page on October 9, 2026, where it spread widely online, inspiring many to consider organ donation. The Red Cross honored her generosity and urged the public to register as donors.

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Police

Teen Dies From Electric Shock While Pumping Flood Water

A 19‑year‑old man was electrocuted while pumping flood water from his home in Ayutthaya Province on October 9, 2026. His sister attempted to cut power and call for help, but he was already unconscious when she returned. Authorities are investigating the incident and evaluating possible compensation for the family.

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Villagers Deploy Six Dragon Pumps to Avert Flooding in Chachoengsao

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Immigration police raided two warehouses in Samut Sakhon, seizing large amounts of counterfeit cosmetics sold via online platforms. Six foreign suspects—including Chinese, Myanmar nationals and stateless persons—were arrested for trademark violations and illegal work. The investigation is ongoing as authorities process the seized goods and expand the case.

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival Kicks Off With Increased Security

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PM Presses NBTC to Explain Court Ruling Non-Compliance

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Thai Queen Visits Japan to Watch Women's Ice Hockey Championship

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Ban Sang Chief Takes Lam Sonthi Post, Vows Public Service

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Teen Claims 15-Minute Death After Drug Overdose, Shares Experience

A 19-year-old Thai man claims he was clinically dead for 15 minutes after a drug overdose, describing the experience as a deep, empty sleep without any light or presence. He says his brother performed CPR until paramedics arrived, after an initial naloxone mistake delayed resuscitation. After weeks in a coma and rehabilitation, he has returned to work and warns others about the dangers of drugs.

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