Weather

Phuket Officials Boost Flood Preparations Amid Heavy Rain Warning

PHUKET: Phuket officials are ramping up preparations for possible flooding and heavy rain this week, following a weather warning issued Friday night (Oct 2) ‒ although the island has so far seen little sign of the predicted deluge.

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PHUKET: Phuket officials are ramping up preparations for possible flooding and heavy rain this week, following a weather warning issued Friday night (Oct 2) ‒ although the island has so far seen little sign of the predicted deluge.

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Senate Advances AI Integration in National Emergency Medical System

The Thai Senate has approved a 90‑day extension to finalize a reform plan that would integrate artificial intelligence into the nation’s emergency medical system. The initiative aims to cut response times, improve decision‑making, boost safety and narrow gaps in service access between cities and rural areas. Dr. Prem Sak Pia‑yura presented the proposal after the ninth working session of the Senate’s digital technology committee on 5 October 2069.

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Police

Russian Tour Guide Arrested Off Koh Maphrao for Intimidation

PHUKET: A 32-year-old Russian man has been arrested off Phuket after working as a tour guide and intimidating a tourist into deleting a video showing him giving commentary to a group.

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National

Atthaya Thitikul Wins LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii

Atthaya Thitikul won the LPGA Lotte Championship in Hawaii on September 4, capturing her fourth title of the season with a 21-under-par total and a $450,000 check. The victory pushes her career earnings past $20 million, making her the sixth woman ever to achieve that mark. Other Thai golfers posted solid finishes, with Pajaree Anannarukarn tied for 13th and Pornnong Phetlueang tied for 60th.

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National

Anutin Orders Health Prep for Prolonged Flood Areas

Anutin chaired a national flood‑response meeting, ordering the Ministry of Public Health to stock medicines and prepare medical equipment for long‑flooded areas and to dispatch supplies to army hospitals receiving patients. He warned of heavier rains expected this week, especially in the south, and urged immediate drainage where possible and fast relief payments without waiting for water to recede.

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Community

Thai Singer's Daughter Accepts Surprise Marriage Proposal

Pang Mitrchai, daughter of Thai singer Ei Chaya Mitrchai, accepted a surprise marriage proposal from her boyfriend Win. Win, aware of her love for Korean, attempted to propose in the language, leading to a tearful yet joyful moment when she saw the ring and said 'yes'. The couple, who have been together for a decade, announced their engagement online, receiving warm wishes from fans and fellow entertainers.

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Regional

Phuket Hosts Colorful Sart Duen Sip Street Procession

PHUKET: A colourful street procession at Wat Thepkrasattri, or Wat Baan Don, on Saturday (Oct 4) marked one of Phuket’s most distinctive celebrations of the annual Tenth Lunar Month (Sart Duen Sip) tradition.

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National

Piyabutr Warns Against Showbiz Politics in People's Party

Piyabutr warned that the rise of showbiz‑driven politicians is eroding the ideological core of Thailand’s progressive parties. Drawing on the party’s evolution from Future Forward through Move Forward to the People's Party, he said parties must avoid becoming entertainment‑focused, hyper‑political, exposé‑driven, or purely digital. Without such safeguards, the dream of a strategic, mass‑based party guided by a clear ideology will be lost.

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National

Gold Price Jumps 200 Baht, Jewelry Gold at 66,950 Baht

Gold prices in Thailand rose sharply on October 5, 2026, with jewelry gold selling at 66,950 baht per baht weight, up 200 baht from the previous day. Gold bars traded at 65,950 baht to buy and 66,150 baht to sell, while 96.5% purity jewelry fetched 64,627.08 baht to buy and 66,950 baht to sell. The Gold Traders Association predicts prices could jump another 1,000–2,000 baht tomorrow, possibly breaking the 80,000‑baht mark.

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Regional

Phuket Deploys 150 Personnel for 5,000 US Navy Visitors

PHUKET: Some 150 police, military, administrative and local government personnel have been deployed across Phuket as about 5,000 US Navy personnel arrive on the island for rest and recreation.

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National

Felizz Releases Slow Single 'Friend List' Starring Thai Actor Thit

Thai girl group Felizz has released a new slow pop single titled 'Friend List', featuring actor Thitirawat 'Thi' Thirawat as the love interest in its music video. The song, written and produced by Aim Atchariya, describes the frustration of being stuck in the friend zone. It is available on YouTube and major streaming services.

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