PHUKET: Phuket commerce officials are warning businesses not to exploit the arrival of more than 5,000 US Navy personnel by raising prices unfairly or failing to display prices for goods and services.
PHUKET: Phuket commerce officials are warning businesses not to exploit the arrival of more than 5,000 US Navy personnel by raising prices unfairly or failing to display prices for goods and services.
Thailand's national shotgun team won three gold, four silver and two bronze medals at the 2026 Shotgun World Shoot in Greece, finishing fifth overall and becoming the only Asian side in the top ten. Individual gold medals went to Sirivarun Thongkam, Royjim Witthakkhomann and Nitakorn Pramayan. The United States led the medal table with ten golds.
Prime Minister Anutin Chanvirakul dismissed rumors that his Bhumjaithai Party was spreading allegations to block the father of MP Suchada Sang Thaenthap from becoming a minister. He reiterated that everyone must follow the law and said the claims about the MP's husband being tied to a scam network are being processed legally. Anutin gave encouragement to all party members while laughing off the speculation about a ministerial seat.
IRPC and PTT Group delivered fuel, drinking water, and emergency supplies to flood victims via Thailand’s Energy Ministry. In Rayong Province, IRPC evacuated employees, set up shelters, built sandbags, cleared drainage, and distributed clean water and aid packs. The relief work highlights the companies’ ESG commitments and cooperation with government agencies to mitigate flood impacts.
Volunteer speedboat crews from Banphaeo in Samut Sakhon completed a seven‑night, eight‑day flood‑relief operation in Mahachai Canal, pushing water to ease inundation of homes and farmland. Although water levels are now receding, the teams remain on standby to redeploy immediately should another surge occur. Their effort highlights local solidarity and readiness to face future flooding challenges.
Deputy Education Minister Akkanat Kanthakitinan announced that a new competency-based curriculum for the Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education will be finalized in October, with plans to roll it out across all 76 provinces by 2027 to serve over 800,000 learners. He said a committee is currently reviewing textbook standards to align them with the new curriculum, and the transition will take about a year to allow publishers and schools to prepare.
Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals fell 3.88% year-to-date to 23.45 million, despite a surge in Chinese visitors driven by the Golden Week holiday. Flooding in Bangkok caused minor flight disruptions but did not significantly affect tourism overall. Weekly arrivals rose 8.24% to 522,532, with China, Malaysia, India, Russia and South Korea leading the market.
Veteran Thai comedian Mam Jokmok visited his fellow comic Noey Chuenyim at Bang Yai Hospital after Noey was admitted for weakness and anemia. Mam reported that Noey is already smiling and expects to be discharged in a few days due to a vitamin deficiency. The two shared jokes during the visit, showing Noey’s spirits remain high.
Yasothon Province is experiencing severe flooding after heavy rains caused the Yang River to overflow, submerging Highway 202 under 35 cm of water and inundating over 19,500 rai of rice fields. Authorities have opened all eight spillway gates at Yasothon Dam to discharge water at 563 cubic meters per second and have declared an emergency affecting four districts, 17 subdistricts and 80 villages. Warning signs have been placed on the flooded highway and residents are urged to move livestock and belongings to higher ground.
Celebrity Moddam Kachapa thanked fellow star Aum Atichat for representing her in flood‑relief efforts in Chachoengsao Province, where he delivered essential supplies to victims. She said she stayed away to avoid burdening rescue workers, while continuing to support a local community kitchen. Moddam expressed heartfelt gratitude for Aum’s understanding and help.
Sixteen-year-old Thai guitarist Nene Royal won America's Got Talent 2026, sparking a massive celebration in Bangkok. On October 4, a victory parade featuring decorated trucks marched through Siam Paragon and central Bangkok, drawing huge crowds that brought traffic to a standstill. Fans praised her talent, chanting her name and celebrating her as a national pride.
