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PM Orders Immediate Flood Aid, Announces Udon Thani Cabinet Meeting

The Prime Minister ordered immediate flood relief for affected communities, bypassing the usual wait for waters to recede, and announced that over 200,000 households have already received aid. He also revealed plans for a mobile cabinet meeting in Udon Thani on November 3 and the opening of the World Horticulture Expo on November 2. The meeting will focus on agricultural development and drug‑prevention initiatives.

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The Prime Minister expressed gratitude to all parties involved in flood relief and emphasized that aid should be delivered swiftly without waiting for floodwaters to subside. He noted that relief has already reached over 200,000 households, surpassing the pace of previous flood responses. The Prime Minister also announced preparations for the World Horticulture Expo running from November 1, 2026 to March 14, 2027 in Udon Thani, with himself presiding over the opening on November 2. He said the upcoming outdoor cabinet meeting on November 3 will discuss agricultural development projects and drug‑suppression measures.

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Meth Tharathor Talks Henry's First Dates Adaptation and Casting

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Cabinet Approves 50-Billion-Baht Housing Loan Program for Low-Income Earners

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Phuket Marriott Resort Launches Festive Christmas and New Year Programme

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TAT Partners With Tripadvisor for Thailand 2027 Tourism Push

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Cabinet Appoints Acting Foreign Minister, New Prachuap Governor

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Cabinet Approves Khettrat Chan Sin as Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor

The Thai Cabinet has approved Lieutenant Colonel Khettrat Chan Sin as the new governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan province. He will transition from his role as a security adviser and policy analyst in the Interior Ministry. The appointment will take effect after receiving royal endorsement.

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Woman Brings 100 Pumpkins to Ayutthaya Shrine for Blessing

A 27‑year‑old seafood wholesale owner from Pathum Thani brought 100 pumpkins to a hermitage in Ayutthaya to give thanks after her sales targets were met. While there, visitors photographed wax droplets in the holy‑water basin and reported seeing the numbers 82 and 1653, which they plan to use for luck. The woman says she regularly makes the offering with her family.

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Police Bust Child Sex Bar Free Three Teens in Thailand

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State Audit Office Flags Irregular Hiring at Thai PBS

The State Audit Office announced audit results for Thai PBS, citing irregularities in hiring production personnel and improper remuneration payments. The audit followed internal complaints received in late 2025 and early 2026 about unlawful spending, and also examined senior executives’ use of organizational assets. Officials said further reports on vehicle use and potential misconduct will be released soon, with any findings of corruption to be forwarded to the anti-corruption commission.

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