Police

Police Seize Meth, Ecstasy in Phuket Town Drug Raid

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Administration officials seized more than 220 methamphetamine pills (ya bah), 117 grammes of crystal meth (ya ice) and 122 ecstasy tablets during a raid on suspected drug dealing near Suan Luang (Rama IX Park) in Phuket Town on Tuesday night (Oct 13).

Community

Nakhon Ratchasima Temple Invites Merit-Making for Kathin Ceremony

Wat Mahachai Wanaram (Wang Sai) in Nakhon Ratchasima is inviting the public to a merit‑making Kathin ceremony on 7 November 2069 to fund new temple facilities, including a modern stone sign and learning centre. The event will be led by the abbot Phra Ajarn Chanasin Yatikro and lay leader Thatchai Chotijantuek, following recent upgrades such as new statues, hall renovations, and installed bells.

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Police

Three Siblings Drown in Pond Near Home, Father Discovers

Three brothers aged 11, 9 and 6 drowned in a pond near their home in Klang Dong subdistrict, Nakhon Ratchasima, after their father returned from work and found them missing. Rescue teams recovered the bodies, and the father expressed his grief while authorities urged parents to supervise children during school break.

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National

DT Motorsport Issues 19-Page Docs to Justify Kart Racer's Engine

DT Motorsport has published a 19‑page document defending the engine cylinder head used by young kart racer 'Storm', son of celebrities Chompoo Araya and Not Wisarut, insisting it is genuine and complies with IAME X30 Water Swift 60cc regulations. The release follows protests alleging the team used a 2014‑spec cylinder head to gain an unfair advantage in the Super Kart Thailand 2026 Cadet B class. The team says they respect the protest process and call for a fact‑based discussion, noting the vehicle passed pre‑ and post‑race inspections.

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National

Thai Gold Prices Fall 200 Baht on October 15

Thailand's gold price dropped 200 baht today, with jewelry selling at 66,550 baht per baht and bars trading between 65,550 and 65,750 baht. The global spot price stood at $4,137 per ounce. The Gold Traders Association president forecast a rise of 1,000–2,000 baht tomorrow, possibly exceeding 80,000 baht, while Huaseng Heng shared tips on when to buy gold.

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National

ThaiHealth Urges Focus on Commercial Health Factors at NCDH 2026

ThaiHealth urged a better understanding of how commercial factors influence health at the National Academic Conference on Commercial Determinants of Health 2026. Officials noted that non‑communicable diseases cause about 400,000 deaths yearly in Thailand, stressing the need to address marketing, trade policies and business practices alongside individual behavior. The conference aims to generate policy proposals and encourage healthier products and services through cross‑sector collaboration.

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