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Phuket Launches Fourth Colors of Andaman Cultural Exchange Event

PHUKET: Phuket officials have opened the fourth ‘Colors of Andaman: Bridging Thai-Malay Relations’ event at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang, with organisers promoting cultural exchange, Halal products and opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

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SME Confidence Drops in Q3 Amid Rising Costs

SME confidence in Thailand slipped in the third quarter of 2026 as rising costs and a slowing economy weighed on profits, according to a survey by SME D Bank. The bank expects a rebound in the final quarter driven by recovering domestic consumption, the tourism high season and anticipated order growth, and is preparing low-interest loans to help businesses manage expenses and adopt cleaner energy.

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Thai Sprinter Bhuphuri Thanks Self After Asian Games Triumph

Thai sprinter Bhuphuri Bunson celebrated his Asian Games success with a heartfelt Facebook post, thanking himself and supporters for never losing faith. He won two gold medals and one silver, breaking the 100‑meter and 200‑meter records, as the Thai athletics team returned home with three gold, two silver and one bronze overall.

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Democrats Urge Govt to Provide Interest-Free Loans for Flood Victims

The Democrat Party called on the Thai government to provide interest‑free loans for three to six months to flood‑affected small businesses and to deliver the promised 100,000‑baht disaster aid per household. Speaking at parliament on October 2, 2026, party leaders urged immediate action through the Government Savings Bank and warned that without aid people may fall into informal debt. They also demanded the government honor a previous Bhumjaithai pledge to set up an AI‑driven disaster fund.

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Poh Teck Tung Foundation Deploys Relief Team to Nan Province

The Poh Teck Tung Foundation sent a disaster relief team to Nan Province after recent floods, distributing 1,500 aid packs and providing funeral assistance to one family. Total relief valued at 715,000 baht included food supplies and cash support. The foundation continues to monitor the situation and offers a 24‑hour hotline for those in need.

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Actor Mark Prin Prepares Boat as Mother's Flood Persists

Actor Mark Prin revealed he panicked after floodwaters entered his mother’s home and remained high for five days. He is preparing to buy a boat or jet ski to assist his family and neighbours while monitoring the Chao Phraya River for further rain. The incident has delayed his television shoots, but he urged the public to stay alert and support one another.

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