PHUKET: Phuket officials will hold ceremonies on Tuesday, Oct 13, to honour and pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on Navamindra Maharaj Day.
PHUKET: Phuket officials will hold ceremonies on Tuesday, Oct 13, to honour and pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on Navamindra Maharaj Day.
Bangkok police, using a disguised garbage truck operation, raided a major drug network in the Praween area and Samut Prakan, arresting six suspects including the alleged gang leader ‘Bang Dam’. Officers seized large quantities of methamphetamine, ice, ketamine, weapons, and vehicles, and identified nine local drug users. The suspect, who has a lengthy criminal record, faces multiple charges related to drug trafficking and organized crime.
Thailand’s men’s national football team has risen to 93rd in the FIFA world rankings after finishing as runner‑up in the 2026 ASEAN Cup. The team lost to Indonesia in a penalty shoot‑out, earning 1,251.42 points and moving up from 94th place in July. They will prepare for the upcoming King’s Cup in Si Sa Ket province in November.
SuperToom, leader of the One Flag. One Nation. One World Record. project, invited the marching band of Por Por Ror Rachawittayalai School to perform at a press conference for a Thai flag world record attempt set for October 14 at Siam Paragon. The project plans to set a new world record by skydiving with the Thai flag, and SuperToom also donated 50,000 baht to support the school’s activities. The initiative seeks to inspire youth and promote national pride through the tricolour flag.
PD House reported a 38% quarter‑on‑quarter and 30% year‑on‑year increase in home‑construction bookings for Q3 2026, with foreign‑married Thai customers now making up 35% of sales. The company plans to launch six new single‑story house designs in Q4 to meet demand for flood‑damaged homes, while watching rising energy and material costs.
CHACHOENGSAO — 7 October 2026, Floodwaters in Bang Khla district remain high with no sign of receding, leaving some homes nearly submerged up to their roofs, while some residents have chosen to stay behind rather than evacuate. Reporters visited Bang Khla district in Chachoengsao province and found that floodwaters remained at a high level, with […]
Former Prachinburi governor Wirapan Deon said he sought the transfer of Ban Sang district chief Setthewut Wongloewut because the official merely produces content and fails to coordinate relief work. Deon accused the chief of lacking leadership, ignoring help from officials and the private sector, and staying in the post too long, which has caused difficulties for locals. He added that the change is unproblematic and that people are actually pleased with the move.
What does it mean to have a resort-style lifestyle without leaving home? At Next Point Condominium & Radisson Serviced Apartments Rawai Phuket, the answer is built into the development itself. Located in Rawai, southern Phuket, the four-building, 372-unit project is designed around more than simply providing somewhere to live. Its facilities are intended to create … The story Next Point Rawai: resort-grade amenities in a Phuket condo as seen on Thaiger News.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led a video conference from Singapore to coordinate flood‑prevention efforts ahead of heavy rains expected from October 9 to 13. He ordered the installation of water‑push equipment at the Bang Pakong River mouth and urged southern provinces to fully rehearse disaster‑response plans. Officials were told to combine Meteorological Department alerts with short‑term “Now Class” forecasts to improve accuracy and prepare for possible evacuations.
Mother Matar addressed rumors about her past appearance on the Hone Krasae show, saying she kept it silent due to fear after her center closed. She expressed relief at having helped people leave a harsh situation and noted her cream business ranks among Thailand’s top ten. She added that her daughter Beam will join her in an upcoming live stream to share her perspective.
Thailand's Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with FAO and ADB to push forward the RAP-T project, aiming to assess agricultural value chains and create a strategic investment portfolio to help farmers adapt to climate change. The initiative, aligned with the National Adaptation Plan, will move to pilot areas in 2027. Officials highlighted the need to develop Smart Farmers and improve value-chain linkages through a Productive Alliance model.
