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Thai Actor Pooh Kritin Graduates Chula Engineering After F Setback

Thai actor and recent Chulalongkorn engineering graduate Pooh Kritin revealed that a single failing grade in his second year cost him second‑class honors, even though his GPA met the requirement. He plans to focus on his entertainment career and take his family to England to watch the Manchester United–Liverpool derby. Fans have flooded social media with congratulations.

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Pooh Kritin, whose full name is Kritin Kittjaruwannakul, received his Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (International program) from Chulalongkorn University on October 2, 2026. Speaking at the ceremony, he described the program as intensely challenging, especially the first year’s common physics and mathematics courses shared with many peers. He admitted that balancing his studies with filming his debut series, 'Pee Seb The Series', during his second year took a heavy toll, resulting in a single failing grade that prevented him from earning second‑class honors despite an overall GPA of 3.27. After retaking the course he avoided further failures and now intends to work full‑time in entertainment, including a planned family trip to England to watch the Manchester United–Liverpool derby as a gift. Fellow students, family and fans celebrated his achievement.

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Chinese Drug Financier Arrested in Bangkok Luxury Home

A Chinese man wanted in a drug case in China has been arrested at a luxury home in Bangkok, with investigators finding more than 50 million baht in incoming transfers over several months. The suspect, identified as Wang, was described by Thai investigators as an alleged financier and leader of a transnational drug trafficking network … The story Chinese drug financier wanted in China arrested in Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News.

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Insurance Regulator Prepares Teams for Flood Claims After Waters Recede

Thailand’s insurance regulator is urging insurers to prepare staff and claims channels for a likely surge in flood damage reports as waters recede, promising payment within seven days when proof is clear. Policyholders are advised to prioritize safety, verify flood coverage, document damage with photos and videos, and avoid starting flooded vehicles. The regulator also outlined damage‑assessment levels for cars and noted special considerations for electric vehicles.

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Thai Boxer Nathnicha Wins Asian Games Gold Aims for Olympics

Thai boxer Nathnicha Jongproongklang secured Thailand's sole gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating former two-time world flyweight champion Pang Chol-mi. She said the victory marked the first time a Thai female boxer had won an Asian Games gold and vowed to fulfill a vow at the Ya Mo shrine with a Korat song. Nathnicha aims to improve her punch technique and pursue Olympic gold at the 2028 Games in the United States.

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Lottery Winner Receives 12 Million Baht Prize at Home

Not Phantha-wat delivered a 12‑million‑baht lottery prize to Ms. Air, a first‑prize winner from Nakhon Si Thammarat, at her home. She said the win felt like a dream come true and plans to use the money to expand her business. The prize was part of the October 1, 2026 Government Lottery draw, which awarded six first‑prize winners a total of 36 million baht.

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Thai Taekwondo Star Wins Bronze at Asian Games

Thai taekwondo athlete Patsakon Poolked won a bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games after reaching the women's under-49 kg semifinals and losing to China's Ma Jingyue. Her teammates Fais Sirwichit Mahamad and Kritayachorn Prompaktu were eliminated in the round of 16 in their respective weight classes, while Sasikan Thongjan made it to the quarterfinals before falling to an Uzbek opponent. Thailand's taekwondo squad earned one medal from four entries at the Games.

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Egg Producers Assure Supply Stays Steady Despite Flood Damage

Egg producers across Thailand say the national egg supply remains adequate even though some farms have been damaged by flooding. They pledged to cooperate with authorities to keep distribution steady, observe price ceilings, and redirect eggs from unaffected areas to meet demand. No farm‑gate price increase is planned, and officials are considering extending the hen‑housing period to sustain output.

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Floods Inundate 7,220 Homes in Ayutthaya's Bang Sai District

More than 7,220 households in Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya province, have been submerged for over ten days as floodwaters rose above 1.5 metres due to increased releases from the Chao Phraya Dam and inflow from the Pa Sak River. Residents are navigating the flooded area using boats and foam rafts provided by local authorities, with many unable to afford boats. The Ayutthaya Provincial Administration Organization has distributed foam rafts to aid travel and transport of essential goods.

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Elderly Driver Faints, Car Crashes Into Buriram Market

On October 2, 2026, a 60‑year‑old man driving a black Nissan Teana fainted while trying to park, sending his vehicle into the Si Chumchon Market in Nang Rong Municipality, Buriram. The car struck several market stalls, damaging the front of the vehicle and shattering its windshield, though no injuries were reported. His wife said they were fortunate to be on the market side; parking on the opposite side would have likely sent the car into a nearby pond.

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Bangkok Warned of Severe Flood Risk as Northern Waters Rise

Academic Seri Supparathit warned that Bangkok and surrounding areas could face flooding lasting about a month if drainage is not accelerated, citing four combined risk factors that could create a disastrous scenario. He urged local authorities to activate the L‑Alert system to warn residents promptly.

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Cambodian Worker Killed by Lightning in Trat Rubber Plantation

Cambodian rubber plantation worker Hai So, 47, was killed by a lightning strike while resting in a hammock under a rubber tree in Trat Province on October 2, 2026. Police and rescue teams found her body with burn marks on her left shoulder and a dead puppy beside her. Authorities are coordinating with her employer and family for religious rites.

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