Police

Surachai Suksai Takes Command as Phuket Police Chief

PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Surachai Suksai formally took command of Phuket Provincial Police today (Oct 1), pledging to improve safety for residents and tourists while tackling drugs, transnational crime, cybercrime and traffic problems.

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PHUKET: Pol Maj Gen Surachai Suksai formally took command of Phuket Provincial Police today (Oct 1), pledging to improve safety for residents and tourists while tackling drugs, transnational crime, cybercrime and traffic problems.

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National

Thailand's Sports Authority Gets First Female Governor

Thailand’s Sports Authority of Thailand (GAT) inaugurated its first female governor, Prohphan Samanmit, known as ‘Big Ticket,’ on 1 October 2069. In her opening ceremony she paid respect to religious symbols and announced her initial priority: rehabilitating the Huamark Sports Centre area damaged by recent flooding. Her appointment follows cabinet approval and succeeds Dr. Kongsak Yodmane.

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Weather

Floods Drive Up Thai Living Costs by 13 Billion Baht

Flooding across 31 provinces and Bangkok from September 24‑30, 2026 has driven up Thailand’s cost of living by 13 billion baht, mainly through higher food and transport prices. The agricultural supply chain suffered about 69.1 billion baht in damage, with farmers bearing the largest share at 25 billion baht. Consumers face extra expenses of 6.5 billion baht on rice, 2 billion on meat and 1.7 billion on chicken.

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National

Nonthaburi Temple Uses Sandbags Against Chao Phraya Flood

Nonthaburi Province is experiencing rising Chao Phraya River waters that have begun flooding temple grounds, roads, and a local lane. Officials have placed sandbag barriers at the temple entrance, while residents wade through flooded streets and vehicles are immobilized. Authorities warn that additional water releases from the Irrigation Department could worsen the situation.

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National

Thai PM Opens Infineon Semiconductor Plant in Samut Prakan

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the first phase of Infineon’s new semiconductor factory in Samut Prakan on 1 October 2029, a 48‑billion‑baht project promoted by the Board of Investment. The plant will produce power modules, test chips and wafers, and conduct R&D, with plans to expand to five phases that would make it Infineon’s largest back‑end base worldwide. The investment is intended to boost Thailand’s role in the global semiconductor supply chain and develop local talent and technology.

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Police

Police Arrest Chinese Fraud Suspect and Ex-South Korean Coach

Immigration police arrested two transnational fugitives on October 1, 2026: a Chinese man wanted for a 200‑million‑baht property fraud who had overstayed his visa by 578 days, and a former South Korean football coach who had evaded a 20‑year‑old fraud case involving fake promises to join a football club. The Chinese suspect is linked to an INTERPOL red notice for using forged documents to secure loans, while the South Korean coach allegedly defrauded six victims of about 250,000 baht each. Authorities say the coach may have continued similar scams targeting Thai clubs and are expanding the investigation.

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National

Flood Forces Postponement of Thailand National Track Cycling Champs

Severe flooding at Bangkok's Hua Mak velodrome has postponed the final round of Thailand's National Track Cycling Championship for the Queen Sirikit Cup. Water reached chest height, making the track unusable for the October 9–11 event. The cycling association is restoring the venue and will announce a new date via its website and Facebook.

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National

Prince of Songkla University Ranks Sixth Among Thai Universities

Prince of Songkla University has been ranked sixth among Thai universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027, placing it in the 1201-1400 band globally out of 2,297 institutions. The university scored between 30.5 and 33.2 overall, with particular strength in industry engagement and research quality. The ranking evaluates teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook using balanced performance indicators.

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Regional

Phuket Governor Attends National Development Meeting in Bangkok

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom was in Bangkok yesterday (Sept 30) for a national development meeting where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for government agencies to deliver measurable results, reduce duplication and make public-sector performance more transparent.

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Community

Elderly Actor Falls During Intense Thai Drama Stair Scene

In a dramatic scene from the Thai soap 'Parasitic Heart', veteran actor Amao portraying grandfather Pichai slips and falls while being restrained by co-star Winnie Phuuthong on a staircase. The incident occurs as Hathaya and Ramill rush to help, after a heated argument over project control. The episode airs October 2, 2569 on Channel 7HD, with replays available on Netflix.

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National

Thai Tennis Player Kasidit Loses in Asian Games Quarterfinals

Thai tennis player Kasidit Samre was defeated by Hong Kong's top seed Coleman Wong in the quarterfinals of the men's singles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Samre lost the match 0-2 in sets, with scores of 6-3 and 6-0. The loss ends his hopes of winning a medal at the Games.

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