National

Industry Minister Launches 3% Loan Scheme for Thai SMEs

Industry Minister Varavuth Silpa-archa has partnered with the Federation of Thai Industries and SME D Bank to launch a new support program for small and medium enterprises. The initiative offers low-interest loans, business development services, and targeted assistance for food, processed agriculture, and wellness firms. It aims to help SMEs survive rising costs, adapt to market changes, and achieve sustainable growth.

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Under the MOU, the Federation of Thai Industries will screen its roughly 16,000 members, over 80% of which are SMEs, and connect them to SME D Bank’s 96 branches nationwide. The bank will offer tailored financial tools such as investment and working capital loans, including the SME Green Productivity Loan of up to 30 million baht per borrower, while also providing consulting, knowledge transfer, and skill development. Both parties will jointly monitor results to ensure tangible outcomes. The three-year agreement, effective October 7, 2026, seeks to increase funding access, improve liquidity, support investment, expand operations, and boost productivity, while raising technology, innovation, management, and marketing capabilities to enhance SME competitiveness.

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Police

Elderly Man Abused at Thai Senior Care Centre Speaks Out

An elderly man who was sent to a private senior care centre in Thailand said he was confined, restrained and forced to live with psychiatric patients who stared at him at night. He claimed staff provoked him to take sleeping pills and prevented outside contact, while he witnessed other residents being physically abused. He eventually left the facility after his family located him and filed a police report, with legal action pending.

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Community

Mayor Clarifies Flood Aid Misunderstanding, Urges Registration

Pakrak Mai Municipality Mayor Amnuay Boonriw clarified that a sign claiming flood victims do not qualify for relief was a staff misunderstanding, not an official policy. He urged all residents affected by flooding or surrounded water to register for aid before the Friday 4:30 p.m. deadline, noting that about 1,000 households have signed up so far while estimates suggest tens of thousands may need help. The mayor also addressed registration confusion caused by the earlier national ‘Thang Rat’ app and duplicate filings, assuring that the process is being straightened out.

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National

Ban Sang Officer Setthawut Wonglewut Vows to Report Despite Flood

Ban Sang District Officer Setthawut Wonglewut has been ordered to transfer to the Department of Provincial Administration in Bangkok amid extreme flooding in Prachinburi Province. He pledged to obey the order but said he is struggling to find a passable route out of the flood‑encircled district. The transfer, ordered by Director‑General Narucha Hosasilawisit, runs from 7 October to 5 November 2024.

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National

Ayutthaya Home Sales Surge 122% While Phetchaburi Market Slumps

Ayutthaya’s new home sales surged 121.9% in the first half of 2026, driven by industrial‑zone workers, while Saraburi saw an 80.8% increase. In contrast, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi experienced declines, with Phetchaburi’s condo market plunging 81.9% and facing a stock‑clearance period of over 19 years. Infrastructure projects such as the Bangkok–Ayutthaya link and the Thailand–China high‑speed rail could reshape the outlook.

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Breaking

Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion Against Thai Ministers Tomorrow

Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut announced that the People's Party will file a no-confidence debate motion against individual ministers tomorrow, moving the submission up from Friday. The press conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 8 under Article 151 of the Constitution. The change was made due to Natthaphong's personal schedule.

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Police

Police Raid Bangkok E-Cigarette Network, Seize 200,000 Items

Thai police conducted a sweeping raid on nine locations in Bangkok's Thonburi area, dismantling a major e-cigarette network and seizing over 200,000 items worth more than 200 million baht. Forty-seven suspects, including Thai and foreign nationals, were arrested and have confessed to the charges. Authorities are now expanding the investigation to identify the financiers and organizers behind the operation.

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National

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Transfers 12 Civil Servants Effective Oct 9

Bangkok Governor Chadchart has ordered the transfer of 12 municipal civil servants, including three deputy directors and nine district assistants, effective October 9. The moves, formalized in two administrative orders signed on October 7, reassign senior officials across the Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism, Finance, and Budget offices, as well as various district offices. The governor announced the changes at the irawatphatthana Building in Bangkok City Hall 2.

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National

Thailand Offers Double Tax Deduction for MICE Event Expenses

Thailand’s Revenue Department is introducing a tax incentive that lets businesses deduct twice their actual costs for renting booths and services at domestic exhibitions and trade fairs. The measure, effective from October 6, 2026 to December 31, 2027, is designed to attract international events and boost quality tourism spending. Officials say it supports the government’s tourism strategy and will help develop related infrastructure and spread income to local communities.

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Community

Thai Rockstar Nene Royal Stars in Disney's Hexed Thai Dub

Thai rockstar Nene Royal is taking her voice from the concert stage to the cinema, making her voice acting debut as the lead character in the Thai-language version of Disney’s upcoming animated film Hexed. The 16-year-old singer, whose full name is Rattikarn Amloy, will voice Billie, a teenager who discovers she has magical powers. […]

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National

Breast Cancer Foundation Launches 'Check Your Breasts' Campaign

The Breast Cancer Foundation and True Plook Panya have launched the 'Check Your Breasts' campaign for World Breast Cancer Day, featuring Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata. The initiative urges Thai women to perform regular self‑exams and seek timely screenings, emphasizing that early detection can raise survival rates to as high as 95%. Breast cancer remains the leading cancer among women in Thailand and globally.

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