Regional

Phuket Officials Prepare Flood Pumps Ahead of Expected Heavy Rain

PHUKET: Phuket authorities have stepped up preparations for heavy rain, flooding and landslides, with officials inspecting known flood-risk areas and confirming that 27 pumps are ready for use at designated locations across the island.

7 Oct The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket authorities have stepped up preparations for heavy rain, flooding and landslides, with officials inspecting known flood-risk areas and confirming that 27 pumps are ready for use at designated locations across the island.

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Son Admits Designing Controversial Bed Cages at Thai Elderly Home

KANCHANABURI — 6 October 2026, The son of the owner of an elderly care center in Kanchanaburi has admitted that he personally designed the controversial metal cages installed over patients’ beds, saying the structures were intended as a safety measure. Speaking to the television program Ruang Den Yen Nee on 6 October, Teerapop Rangsisukanon, son […]

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Police

Female Student Dupes Friend in Fake Or Bor Tor Procurement

Police in Pathum Thani arrested a 21‑year‑old university student for allegedly swindling her close friend out of over 350,000 baht through a fake subdistrict‑organisational procurement investment scheme. She purportedly showed forged Or Bor Tor checks to gain trust and claimed the money was only a loan. The suspect now faces charges of fraudulent computer data entry and fraud.

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Weather

Mae Wong National Park Closes Due to Heavy Rain Landslides

Mae Wong National Park in Kamphaeng Phet Province has closed its tourism and camping areas after heavy rain triggered landslides that destroyed the Chong Yen campsite and washed out roads. Officials are clearing debris with heavy machinery and assessing safety while offering refunds or alternate lodging to affected visitors. The park will remain closed until conditions return to normal.

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National

PM Orders Study of Bangkok 'Monkey Cheek' Water Storage Projects

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed the Department of Public Works and Town Planning to study the development of 'monkey cheek' water retention areas around Bangkok to capture floodwater for use during dry seasons. He said the budget is already secured and the idea, originally proposed by United Thai Nation Party MP Atthavit Suwanphakdee, will be evaluated for direct implementation if feasible. The initiative is part of the Royal Irrigation Department's broader water management policy.

7 Oct Khaosod

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National

Education Ministry Deploys NFE Teachers to Aid Flood Victims Nationwide

Deputy Education Minister Akkanat Kanchitthinan has mobilized Non-Formal Education teachers across Thailand to help flood victims apply for the 9,000‑baht government relief payment, especially those who are elderly, live in remote areas, or lack computer skills. He stressed that the Ministry of Education must ensure everyone can access their entitlements, sending teachers into communities to assist with paperwork and online applications. The initiative aims to provide swift, inclusive assistance and prevent anyone from missing out on the aid they deserve.

7 Oct Khaosod

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Regional

Phuket Governor Returns, Meets Airport Chief, Visits US Carrier

PHUKET: Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom returned to Phuket yesterday (Oct 6) with a flurry of public appearances, including a meeting with the new Phuket International Airport General Manager and a visit aboard the US Navy aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush.

7 Oct The Phuket News

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Police

10‑Wheel Truck Rams 6‑Wheel Container Truck, Three Seriously Injured

An early‑morning crash at a Sisaket intersection saw a 10‑wheel truck slam into a 6‑wheel container truck, leaving three people seriously injured and trapped inside the wreckage. Rescue crews spent over an hour extricating the victims before sending them to Sisaket Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the cause of the collision.

7 Oct Khaosod

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National

PM Urges Fast Flood Aid, Prepares South for Rains

Prime Minister Onut Chaivikul urged faster flood relief payments to over 10,000 households and ordered preparations for imminent southern rains, emphasizing inter‑agency coordination to improve drainage. He said the situation has mostly normalized but some provinces remain flooded, and relief efforts must focus on ready‑to‑eat meals when utilities are cut. Assistance should be swift and temporary, with volunteers helping to distribute aid fairly while the budget remains limited.

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Community

Actress Nooy Busakorn Shares Menopause Tips, Defends Friend Toey

Actress Nooy Busakorn shared her experience with menopause, hormonal swings, and panic attacks, explaining how yoga and Buddhist teachings help her cope. She expressed sympathy for her friend Toey Jarinporn after a breakup and warned social media users not to judge or harass others. Nooy also discussed teaching her sons to handle online bullying and blackmail while offering practical self‑care advice.

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National

SuperToom Sets Thai Flag World Record on Pattaya Beach

Associate Professor Dr. Thanaboon Sirikunakul (SuperToom) led a team that set a world record for the largest Thai flag unfurled during a free‑fall jump over Pattaya Beach. Professor Dr. Krit Jericholawanich of Siriraj Hospital was the first to bring the flag onto the shore during the rehearsal on 7 October. The team plans to attempt to break the record again on 5 December, inviting the public to watch and sing the national anthem.

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