Tourism

Thailand's October Calendar Features Cultural and Festival Events

October 2026 brings diverse cultural celebrations across Thailand, from Buddhist Lent observances and traditional boat races to the American Fair and multiple community festivals nationwide.

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Discover Thailand’s October 2026 calendar of cultural, spiritual and international events. Highlights include the American Fair, Sattha The Power of Faith, Bun Sart Duean Sip, San Don Ta Festival, illuminated attractions, traditional boat races, Buddhist Lent celebrations and community festivals offering visitors experiences in destinations across Thailand throughout the month.

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National

Thailand Beats Malaysia to Win Sepak Takraw Men's Gold

Thailand's men's sepak takraw team won gold at the Asian Games in Nagoya on September 29, defeating Malaysia 15-9, 15-8 to secure the country's seventh consecutive singles title.

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National

Legendary 90s Duo Singer Tong Wongtoo Dies of Cancer

Legendary 1990s duo singer Tong Wongtoo has died from stage-4 nasopharyngeal cancer at age unknown, with a planned benefit concert now redirecting proceeds to his family.

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National

Thai Men's Volleyball Team Beats Kyrgyzstan at Asian Games

Thailand's men's volleyball team swept Kyrgyzstan in three sets at the Asian Games in Osaka on September 29, improving to 2-1 in group play and keeping their knockout stage hopes alive pending Iran's result against Indonesia.

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Local

Chiang Mai Halts Loy Krathong Festival Over Scam Warning

Chiang Mai's Doi Saket subdistrict has cancelled this year's Yee Peng Loy Krathong festival at Nong Bua Luang Lake due to an ongoing 108-million-baht renovation project expected to finish in 2027. Officials warn residents to avoid scammers

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National

Gold Prices Fall Again on September 29

Gold prices dropped 250 baht per gram on September 29, with ornamental gold falling to 66,700 baht per gram according to the Gold Traders Association.

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National

Thai Airways Rushes Baggage Delivery for 52 Delayed Flights

Thai Airways is rushing to deliver baggage from 52 flights delayed at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport due to flooding-related staffing shortages, with tracking channels available for passengers to locate their belongings.

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Police

Bodies Of Mother And Child Found After Truck Swept Into Floodwaters

A mother and daughter were found dead after their pickup truck was swept into floodwaters in Kanchanaburi province on September 27; rescue teams recovered the bodies two days later from debris-clogged channels nearly 300 meters downstream.

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Police

French Tourist Shoots Himself at Phuket Range

PHUKET: A 28-year-old French tourist was injured after shooting himself in the head with a firearm at the Kathu Shooting Range on Sunday afternoon (Sept 28), police reported.

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Local

The nearest recompression chamber to Koh Lanta is in Phuket

Koh Lanta's deepest dive sites, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, sit two hours from shore with the nearest decompression chamber in Phuket—a significant distance for emergency medical response. The multiplace chamber at Bangkok Hospital Siriroj ope

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National

Finance Ministry Approves 11.22 Million for Poor Card Program

The Finance Ministry approved 11.22 million applicants for Thailand's 2026 State Welfare Card program, rejecting 7.6 million who failed eligibility criteria including vehicle ownership and excessive debt.

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