Tourism

TAT Showcases High-Value Tourism Strategy at ITB Asia 2026

TAT presents Thailand’s high-value tourism strategy at ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore under “Healing is the New Luxury”. The pavilion showcases wellness, emerging destinations and meaningful experiences, while business meetings and partnerships with travel platforms

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TAT presents Thailand’s high-value tourism strategy at ITB Asia 2026 in Singapore under “Healing is the New Luxury”. The pavilion showcases wellness, emerging destinations and meaningful experiences, while business meetings and partnerships with travel platforms

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Gifts Were Key for French Explorer in Old Siam

For 19th-century travellers exploring mainland Southeast Asia, a gift could be more than a gesture of goodwill. According to French explorer Henri Mouhot, it was often the first step towards receiving hospitality from kings, nobles and religious figures across Siam, Cambodia and Laos. Mouhot travelled through the region between 1858 and 1861, during the reign […]

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National

Thailand's Digital Wellness Reaches Advanced Level, Literacy Gaps Persist

AIS is reinforcing its commitment to building a safe digital society by releasing the Thailand Cyber Wellness Index 2026, now in its fourth consecutive year. The research tracks how prepared Thai people are to navigate life in the digital world. It provides a foundation for developing skills and strengthening digital resilience with the risks faced […]

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National

Escaped Albino Python Causes Panic in Uthai Thani Home

UTHAI THANI — 21 October 2026, An 83-year-old woman was shocked to find a three-metre albino python slithering through her home in Uthai Thani, prompting a rescue team to capture the snake before a phone call to her son revealed it was his pet that had escaped from its enclosure. Rescuers from the Mueang Phra […]

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MP Questions Pattaya Motorbike Taxi Vest Color Change Cost

Chonburi MP Yodchai Phungphorn questioned the repeated change of motorbike taxi vest colors in Pattaya, demanding agencies explain the necessity and cost. The latest navy blue jackets cost drivers 550 baht each, burdening low-income workers, and the MP argues safety should drive policy, not administrative or political preferences.

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Bangkok Youth Futsal Cup Returns Smiles After Floods

Teacher Premmy organized the 6th BKK Futsal Rising Star Super Cup for 24 youth teams in Bangkok's Phaya Thai district on October 17-18. The tournament aimed to restore happiness to children affected by recent flooding, providing a positive outlet through sports. The event continues Premmy's three-year mission to create community sports opportunities for youth development.

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Police

Car Plunges 30 Meters Off Khao Kho Road, Three Injured

A Honda Civic plunged over 30 meters down a ravine off the Phitsanulok–Lom Sak highway in Khao Kho district, Phetchabun, after the driver reportedly fell asleep. Three people were injured, including a pregnant woman. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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Police

Phuket Immigration Detains French Drug Suspect Wanted by Belgium

Phuket immigration officers detained a 40 year old French man wanted by Belgium under an Interpol Red Notice for alleged drug trafficking after tracing him to Patong yesterday, October 20. The man was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice relating to the alleged illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Thai immigration officials … The story French suspect wanted in Belgian drug case detained in Phuket as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Crocodile Spotted in Lopburi River; Officials Hunt Round the Clock

A crocodile sighting in the Lopburi River near Wat Tago has sparked fear among residents in Kong Thanu subdistrict. Provincial fisheries officials and local authorities are conducting round-the-clock searches, deploying baited traps and patrolling by boat. Residents have been warned to stay away from the riverbanks while the operation continues.

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Nationwide 7-a-Side Student Football Tournament Kicks Off Oct 22

Thailand's largest 7-a-side student football tournament begins October 22 with 750 teams competing nationwide. The 7HD Champion Cup 2026, organized by Channel 7HD, Chulalongkorn University, and the Department of Physical Education, will run qualifying rounds on three fields simultaneously before moving to Bangkok stadiums for later stages culminating at Supachalasai Stadium in December.

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Police

Motorcyclist Killed After Beating Railway Barrier in Chonburi

A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in Chonburi on October 21 after ignoring a lowered railway crossing barrier and driving into the path of an oncoming passenger train. Video footage circulating online shows the man, identified only as "Mr. A," accelerating past stopped vehicles and the warning signals at the Nong Prue crossing before being struck. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of disregarding railway safety signals.

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