Inaugural Asia edition held alongside IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings gives TAT a global platform for wellness, Visitor Economy and Thai-ness
Inaugural Asia edition held alongside IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings gives TAT a global platform for wellness, Visitor Economy and Thai-ness
Thailand is sending a men's student football team to the 2026 World School Football Championship in Suzhou, China. The squad of 20 players was chosen from over 900 applicants and will compete in Group A against Brazil, Benin and Haiti. After a month-long training camp and six friendlies, the team aims to improve on its 21st-place finish from the 2024 tournament.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin will pay an official visit to Thailand from 15-17 October at the invitation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with talks expected to focus on trade, investment and bilateral cooperation. The visit coincides with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok and the 95th anniversary of diplomatic […]
Television host Kanchai criticized the karting controversy involving the son of celebrities Chompoo Araya and Not Wisarut, saying the child’s kart used an outdated 2014 engine while rivals used 2026 models. He urged the DT Motorsport mechanic to apologize if they were at fault and called on event organizers to clarify the situation quickly, warning that silence is unfair to the children. After speaking with both Chompoo and Por, Kanchai said he believes the parents were unaware of the engine issue and only came to cheer for their child.
A delegation of monks from Bangkok's Wat Saket recently visited Wat Tung Siang in Surat Thani to examine its historic floating chapel. The chapel, built on a large lake and designed like a boat, houses a replica of the Buddha's relics and features preserved ancient wooden pillars. The visit aimed to study the site's history and support preservation of Buddhist heritage.
The article presents the first‑edition commemorative amulet coin of Venerable Ajarn Koeng Adhimuttako from Wat Pho Chai in Nakhon Phanom, detailing its oval shape, various metal versions, and intricate iconography. It also covers other notable Thai temple amulets, such as those of Luang Pho Suk from Chai Nat, Luang Pho Kham Phan from Nakhon Phanom, and Luang Pho Phaim from Prachuap Khiri Khan, outlining their designs, purposes, and current popularity among collectors. Together, these pieces illustrate the enduring appeal and rarity of Thai Buddhist votive coins.
Boy the detective infiltrated a neighborhood as a meatball seller after a wife hired him to investigate her husband’s affair. The investigation revealed that both the legal wife and the mistress were pregnant by the same man and suffered miscarriages on the same day, ending up in the same hospital. Evidence collected during the month‑long stakeout has been turned over to lawyers for legal proceedings.
The sacred Luang Pho Wat Rai Khing Buddha image in Nakhon Pathom is renowned for its miraculous rain‑making during Songkran and its annual gold‑leaf festival. Locals believe the statue can cure illness and bring good fortune, and its amulets—especially the 1924 medal and the circa 1917 cast version—are highly sought after. The temple’s history links the image to the monk Somdet Phutthachan (Phuk) and a legend of brother‑images that floated downstream from the north.
Thailand's Cabinet has postponed the start of contributions to the employee welfare fund by three months, shifting the effective date from October 2026 to January 2027. The move aims to alleviate financial strain on employers and workers, especially those affected by recent floods and broader economic uncertainties. Contributions will resume at 0.25 % of wages for both parties, rising to 0.5 % in 2032.
The Damrongchai Tham Foundation received the National Outstanding Children and Youth Award for its work in education, sports, and recreation, while two of its scholarship students won individual awards in social development and mass communication. The honors recognize the foundation’s 28‑year‑long “Create People, Create Graduates” program, which supports needy, high‑achieving youth without requiring repayment. Recipients said the awards motivate them to give back to society.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the CNN Global Perspectives: In Bangkok event at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on October 14, 2026. He thanked CNN for selecting Thailand as the venue and urged attendees to sample Thai iced coffee, known as Oliang, saying they might forget the Americano after trying it.
