PHUKET: Shrines across Phuket have begun cleaning and preparing their premises ahead of this year’s Vegetarian Festival, which runs from this Saturday (Oct 10) through to Oct 18.
PHUKET: Shrines across Phuket have begun cleaning and preparing their premises ahead of this year’s Vegetarian Festival, which runs from this Saturday (Oct 10) through to Oct 18.
Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suwat Chomglin defended the attendance of Cabinet members and MPs at Buriram United chairman Nevin Chidchob’s birthday, saying it was a normal act of respect and not political. He praised Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul as a 'Superman' for his hectic schedule, including flood relief work in Prachinburi. Suwat stressed that flood response continues and officials must manage their time effectively.
A grandmother in Bangkok appealed for justice after her one-year-two-month-old granddaughter was found dead from severe malnutrition, alleging the birth mother had starved the child. Police refused to accept a complaint, citing maternal custody rights, while neighbors reported a foul smell and discovered the infant's body had been dead for at least two days. The case has provoked public outrage over both the alleged neglect and the police response.
The piece highlights the enduring popularity of commemorative amulets created by revered Thai monks, focusing on the 90th‑anniversary coin of Luang Pu Dula from Surin. It also details similar collectible items from Luang Pu Yaem in Nonthaburi, Luang Por Preeya in Chai Nat, and Luang Por Plien in Samut Sakhon, describing their designs, materials, and rarity. Together, these objects illustrate the ongoing cultural significance of Buddhist votive artifacts across Thailand.
PHUKET — 4 October 2026, An American tourist, 35, was found dead alone on a bed inside his hotel room in Patong, Phuket. Police are investigating the cause of death. At around 14:00, Pol. Lt. Sakwanat Damcha-om, a deputy investigation inspector at Patong Police Station, was notified that a foreign tourist had been found dead […]
Luang Pho Sali Thammasaro, a revered monk from Ratchaburi, was born in 1883 in Uthai Thani and entered monastic life at twenty. After a life of study, wandering meditation, and temporary lay life to care for his parents, he helped establish Wat Khao Wang on the former royal palace hill and served as its abbot until his death in 1955. His amulets remain highly valued among devotees.
Senator Wutthipong Phongsuwan accused the Prime Minister and Interior Minister of neglecting flood‑related questions in parliament, urging them to act under disaster legislation or face public pressure. He said flood victims want clear timelines for water recession and aid, not just temporary handouts, and warned that officials who fail to respond should step down.
On September 21, 2026, a ceremony at Wat Saket in Bangkok conferred ecclesiastical ranks upon eight senior monks, led by Somdet Phra Wachirawithayachan. Officials including former deputy prime ministers, a former prime minister, senators, and the Bangkok governor read royal proclamations announcing the new titles. The event featured processions, offerings, and chanting before concluding with communal reverence.
Flooding across Thailand from September 16‑28, 2026, affected nearly 95,500 cooperative farmers in 29 provinces, damaging 476 cooperatives and farmer groups. Authorities have launched relief efforts, including food distribution and financial assistance, with a focus on Bangkok’s 50 districts. The Department of Cooperatives Promotion is coordinating aid and assessing damage to provide targeted support.
Channel 3 has launched its first yaoi series, 'Decoding You Super Love', which centers on a marriage of convenience that reveals a decade‑long secret love. Starring Thakhi Kawin and Friend Peerakrit Pacharabuliyankee, the drama explores hidden emotions as the couple navigates their unexpected relationship. The show airs Sundays at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 3 and streams on 3Plus.
The pool is free. That is worth stating clearly before anything else, because pool clubs in Phuket usually come with a minimum spend, a day-pass fee or a wristband system that makes you feel watched. At Soho Pool Club, none of that exists. Entry is free, the pool is open to anyone, and ordering a … The story Why the Soho Pool Club at Boat Lagoon is one of Phuket’s most useful spots to spend a day as seen on Thaiger News.