PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is stepping up food-safety, waste-management, traffic and public-order measures ahead of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which runs from Oct 10-18.
PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality is stepping up food-safety, waste-management, traffic and public-order measures ahead of this year’s Phuket Vegetarian Festival, which runs from Oct 10-18.
The Football Association of Thailand's office at Rajamangkhalagikrasat Stadium was flooded for several days, damaging equipment and disabling power and communications. Staff and expert teams have begun repairs after the waters receded, aiming to restore normal operations within two to three weeks.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has launched flood‑relief registration through the Tha‑ra mobile app and its own platform, with in‑person sign‑ups available at all 50 district offices. Assistance covers home repairs, temporary shelter, vocational tools, medical costs, funeral expenses and basic living allowances, with volunteer engineers surveying damaged homes. Four incident command posts have been set up in Don Mueang, Lad Krabang‑Rang Klao, Lad Krabang Road and Nong Chok to manage water flow and prepare for expected heavy rain from October 11‑14.
Professor Jessada Denduangboripant has warned Thai motorists against using large plastic bags to wrap their cars during floods, citing risks of mold buildup and the possibility of the vehicle floating away. He explained that while the bags can keep water out, trapped air makes them buoyant, and prolonged use leads to fungal growth on interior surfaces. The academic recommends seeking higher ground for parking rather than relying on this emergency measure.
Thailand's women's sepak takraw team defeated Indonesia 2‑0 in the semi‑final of the four‑person event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi‑Nagoya, securing a place in the final. The victory came thanks to strong performances, particularly from Warassmee Thongsot, with set scores of 15‑9 and 15‑4. Thailand will now await the winner of the Vietnam‑Japan match, scheduled for October 3.
Authorities warned central Thailand to prepare for heavy rain from October 11‑14, with five Bangkok districts along the Chao Phraya River on alert for rising water. The Prime Minister ordered flood‑affected provinces to keep resources deployed, assist residents, and accelerate damage assessments, while the Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain moving southward after early October showers in the Northeast and West.
Gulf's subsidiary Chiang Mai West to Energy has launched an 8‑megawatt waste‑to‑energy plant in Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, supplying power to the Provincial Electricity Authority. The project, 99.23% indirectly owned by Gulf Development PCL, will cut landfill waste and support Thailand’s circular economy and low‑carbon society goals. It operates under a 20‑year power purchase agreement with the PEA.
Minister Suchart Chommngern celebrated the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's 24th anniversary by unveiling nine policies under the 'One MONRE' framework to drive Thai Happiness. The awards ceremony honored outstanding staff while the minister outlined plans covering forest management, water security, tourism, and bio‑economy initiatives. The strategy aims to deliver concrete benefits that citizens can feel across the country.
Woody Lam-sam declared that if he could live his life again he would find Diew Arisara sooner and love her longer. Diew responded with matching affection after Woody’s romantic proposal in Italy and their merit‑making at Wat Arun. The couple also announced that Diew now uses Woody’s surname, Lam-sam.
Thai beach volleyball players Bright Tharawadi Narapornlapas and Best Vorapheera-chayakorn Kongphonsarawattadi defeated China to win gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The pair won the final in three sets, 21-17, 13-21, 15-8, securing Thailand's second ever gold in women's beach volleyball and the first in 28 years. Their triumph follows the historic win by Mansanan Pangka and Rattanarporn Aalisuk at the 1998 Asian Games hosted by Thailand.
Nevin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United, announced that for his 68th birthday he will not accept gifts or flowers, instead asking for donations to Buriram Hospital. The merit-making event will take place privately at Buriram Castle on October 4, with donations accepted via Krung Thai Bank. He cited ongoing flooding in several provinces as the reason for keeping the celebration low-key.
