Regional

Phuket Health Officials Remain Silent on Siberian Plague Fears

PHUKET: Phuket health authorities have yet to announce any specific measures or concerns over a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia, despite direct flights linking Phuket with Russia and international health authorities closely monitoring the situation.

Police

Mother Reveals 11-Month Confinement in Kanchanaburi Elderly Care Center

A mother from Kanchanaburi province has come forward, showing her face to confirm she was confined for 11 months in an iron cage at an elderly care home, where she was forced to use a detergent bucket for bodily functions. She alleges her son seized her business and had her admitted to the facility, where she suffered abuse, unlawful detention and forced medication. Authorities have inspected the center, found it operating without a proper hospital license, and are investigating the claims.

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Community

Surin Sprinter Celebrates Asian Games Silver with Homecoming Parade

Surin province sprinter Bel Jirapat Khanontha returned home after winning two silver medals in the 4×100‑meter relays at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. A welcoming ceremony at Ban Nai Nom School was followed by a parade through Sanom district, attended by officials, local leaders and residents. The celebration highlighted her achievement and the pride of her community.

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National

Thai Golfer Thitikul Says She's Not Rich Despite $20M Earnings

Thai golfer Atthaya Thitikul says she is not rich despite earning over $20 million in prize money due to high taxes. She recently won the Lotte Championship, becoming the sixth LPGA player to surpass $20 million in career earnings in just 101 events, without ever winning a major. Thitikul emphasizes that her focus is on improving her game rather than on money.

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Tourism

Nongnooch World Pattaya Photo Contest Awards 100,000 Baht Top Prize

Sakchai Rueankam’s photograph "Amidst the Rain" won the top prize of 100,000 baht at the Nongnooch World Pattaya photography contest. The event awarded a total of 66 prizes across categories including selfies, AI‑generated images, and special awards. Nongnooch World Pattaya said the winning images help promote the garden’s beauty to tourists and encourage repeat visits.

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National

Thailand Orders Climate Agency to Build Multi-Hazard Risk Tools

Suchat Chomglin has directed Thailand’s Climate Change Department to create a multi‑hazard index and long‑term climate risk map by 2027. The tools will combine climate forecasts and machine learning to pinpoint areas threatened by combined hazards like floods, landslides and drought, enabling more proactive disaster planning. Officials say the initiative will help cut losses and strengthen the country’s resilience to climate change.

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