PHUKET: Officials have seized more than 3,000 packs of cigarettes suspected of being sold without the required tax payments during a crackdown in Mueang Phuket and Kathu districts.
PHUKET: Officials have seized more than 3,000 packs of cigarettes suspected of being sold without the required tax payments during a crackdown in Mueang Phuket and Kathu districts.
A car hit and killed a Burapha University student in Chonburi before the driver fled, leaving his wife and child in the vehicle. The crash was captured on CCTV and shared online, sparking rumors that the driver may be a police officer. Authorities have yet to confirm the driver's identity or any police affiliation.
Chiang Mai International Airport saw a 37% jump in overall passenger traffic during China’s Golden Week, with daily arrivals from China rising nearly 37% compared to September averages. The airport handled about 24,300 passengers per day and 182 flights daily, increases of 11% and 20% respectively. Officials say the growth marks the start of Chiang Mai’s high‑season and preparations are underway to accommodate rising demand.
Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson revealed that his coach advised him to start races more slowly to improve technique, citing his two gold medals and a silver at the 2026 Asian Games. He welcomed the athletics association’s decision to extend the coach’s contract through the Olympics, saying it brings continuity for training. Puripol added that the upcoming World and Asian Championships will benefit from the stable coaching setup.
Udon Thani’s industrial park is set to open in early 2027, promising over 1,000 new jobs by linking agricultural processing with border trade and rail logistics. Officials inspected progress on October 7, 2026, highlighting smart‑building facilities, a one‑stop service centre, and a rail‑linked logistics hub. The project aims to boost local incomes, add value to farm products, and position the province as a trade hub for the upper Northeast.
Thailand’s National Health Security Office board has approved the inclusion of Risdiplam in the essential drugs list, allocating a three‑year budget to give spinal muscular atrophy patients access under the universal health coverage scheme. The decision follows a petition by over 30 SMA patients and parents who urged the government to fund the costly treatment. Benefits will be reviewed every two years.
iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanon says he has evidence backing his accusations of Senate election corruption involving Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and has demanded the premier appear in person at a defamation hearing on December 14, 2026. The lawsuit, filed by Anutin through a delegate, alleges defamation over Yingcheep’s public statements made in July 2026. Yingcheep’s legal team argues the claims are factual and aims to have the court summon documents and witnesses to examine the alleged wrongdoing.
Puea Noi Hospital in Khon Kaen transformed from a 5 million baht loss to over 20 million baht in revenue within three years under the leadership of 36-year-old director Dr. Phitthaphum Siriphapapradit. By focusing on proactive primary care, improving services, and adopting a business-unit management model, the hospital earned a Diamond-level Smart Hospital Award from the Ministry of Public Health. The turnaround was achieved without depending on donations.
Thai sprinter Phuripl Bunsong says he believes he can run faster than his Asian Games record of 9.90 seconds in the 100m, citing training runs of 9.7 seconds. He won two golds and a silver at the 20th Asian Games, crediting his American coach’s focus on technique and a low‑drive start. Phuripl admits the practice times were measured with a handheld stopwatch and may not be official.
Twenty‑eight Thai youth athletes are set to compete at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic‑level event ever held in Africa. The Sports Authority of Thailand is providing full support and will open a ‘Thai House’ in Dakar to monitor the team closely. Thailand aims for strong performances, targeting medals or personal‑best records across eleven sports.
A Roi Et United shareholder has urged the club and its player to stop attacking each other on social media and to seek a peaceful resolution. The call follows a dispute over the termination of player Piyachan Darit’s contract while he was recovering from surgery, which sparked angry posts from the player and criticism from the assistant coach. The shareholder said the club now operates with a collective decision‑making process and appealed for dialogue to end the feud.
