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Samkong Shrine Deity Procession Draws Crowds in Phuket Town

PHUKET: The Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine, also known as Samkong Shrine, brought its sacred deities through Phuket Town today (Oct 13), drawing large crowds of Thai and foreign spectators for the annual Vegetarian Festival.

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PHUKET: The Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine, also known as Samkong Shrine, brought its sacred deities through Phuket Town today (Oct 13), drawing large crowds of Thai and foreign spectators for the annual Vegetarian Festival.

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Deputy Interior Minister Seeks Action Over Prachinburi Chemical Leak

Deputy Interior Minister Pholphon Suwanchavee is pushing for criminal and civil charges against a chemical factory in Prachinburi after its leak affected flood‑stricken villagers. He says the plant is likely a nominee linked to a prominent local surname, with suspicious capital increases and shared accounting, prompting coordination with the Industry Ministry and the Anti‑Money Laundering Office. Authorities plan to inspect the facility, move toxic waste off‑site, and pursue penalties and compensation for impacted residents.

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Police Seize 22 Motorbikes During Phuket Vegetarian Festival Crackdown

PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police seized 22 modified vehicles and took 22 youths for questioning and record-keeping during a crackdown on public disturbances around Saphan Hin during the Vegetarian Festival last night (Oct 12).

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Ing Fah Woraha Plans Temple Fair Food Booth Next Year

Actress Ing Fah Woraha announced plans to open a food booth at the Wat Rai Khing temple fair next year, aiming to transition into a full‑time entrepreneur. She said she enjoyed her time as a vendor and wants to grow her brand beyond fan sales to reach the general public. Ing Fah added that she will consider factors like heat, crowds, and customer service before launching the booth.

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PM Anutin Lunches with Pheu Thai Ministers, Waves Them Off

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul lunched with Pheu Thai ministers at Government House on October 13, 2026, then saw them off smiling and waving. He later directed Bhumjaithai ministers Phonpeerap Suwannachawi and Phirad Prisananantakul to speak to the media instead of granting interviews himself.

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Vaseline Teams With Thai Boy Band GELBOYS For Balm Stick

Vaseline has partnered with Thai boy band GELBOYS to launch its All-Over Balm Stick, accompanied by a Twist Swipe Go campaign. Prime Video will stream the Korean drama Love In Disguise starting October 19, while LANY releases a new music video and Netflix prepares to debut the Thai comedy Gang Over on November 5.

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Government Savings Bank Sends Flood Aid to 150,000 Homes Today

The Government Savings Bank is set to transfer flood relief funds to 150,124 households across 21 provinces starting at 11 a.m. today. To date, the bank has already disbursed aid to over 160,350 households, totaling more than 1.28 billion baht, covering 37 provinces including Bangkok. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation says the transfers are ongoing as part of continued flood relief efforts.

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Actress Pinky Savika Prioritizes Career, Pauses Romance for Years

Pinky Savika announced she has five film and series projects lined up and is choosing to focus on her career rather than romance, planning to pause dating for one to two years. She admitted that role‑related stress has led her to take sleeping pills recently, but believes her career luck is rising according to her own astrology checks. The actress emphasized her desire to be self‑reliant and said she is happy surrounding herself with supportive female friends.

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Kamala Police Officer Dies in Market Car Park Pickup

PHUKET: A police officer assigned to Kamala Police Station was found dead inside his pickup truck in a market car park yesterday evening (Oct 12), with forensic officers investigating the circumstances of his death.

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PM Avoids Flood Questions, Meets Thai Thai Party Ministers

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul avoided answering questions about Thailand's flood situation, referring reporters to the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department regarding relief funds. He later had lunch with several Thai Thai Party ministers at Government House after a King Bhumibol memorial ceremony. Anutin then returned to the Government House without further comment.

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Bank of Thailand Keeps 2024 GDP Growth Forecast at 2.3%

The Bank of Thailand held its 2024 GDP growth forecast at 2.3%, citing strong export growth of 17‑18% and private investment rising around 13% amid AI‑driven inflows. Governor Vithay Ratnakorn warned that structural limits — low investment, weak productivity, an aging workforce and high household debt — cap the economy’s potential at about 2.7%. He urged coordinated, long‑term reforms to lift growth and support SMEs.

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