National

Thai Airways Board Ousts CEO, Names Samrit Acting Chief

The board of Thai Airways International has removed Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri from his post, effective immediately, and appointed board director Samrit Samieng as acting CEO. The decision was made at a board meeting chaired by Finance Ministry permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit on Thursday, 2 October. Samrit, a former executive vice-president for finance and […]

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The board of Thai Airways International has removed Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri from his post, effective immediately, and appointed board director Samrit Samieng as acting CEO. The decision was made at a board meeting chaired by Finance Ministry permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit on Thursday, 2 October. Samrit, a former executive vice-president for finance and accounting at PTT Exploration and Production, will replace Chai on an interim basis. Thai Airways opened applications for a new CEO on 30 September.

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Thai Minister Orders Pollution Probe After Oil Slicks in Floods

Thai Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suthichai Chomklin ordered the Pollution Control Department to take full legal action after oil slicks were found mixed with floodwater in Prachin Buri. Officials have filed a police complaint to trace the source of the contamination, which officials suspect originated in the tambon Hua Wa area, and pledged to prosecute any violators under environmental laws.

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National

Thai Boxer Focus Claims Historic Asian Games Gold Medal

Thai-New Zealand boxer Nattanicha Jongprongklang, known as Focus, won Thailand’s 15th gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on Friday. Nattanicha defeated North Korea’s Pang Chol-mi 4-1 in the women’s 54kg final after three rounds. Pang, a two-time world flyweight champion in 2018 and 2025, also won bronze in the women’s bantamweight division at […]

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Thailand Launches THIM App to Streamline Foreign Visitor Services

BANGKOK — Thailand’s Immigration Bureau (IB) has officially launched the THIM application, or Thai Immigration Application, as part of efforts to provide foreign nationals with a digital gateway to immigration services, travel information and privileges. Operating under the Royal Thai Police, the Immigration Bureau said the platform is designed to support foreign nationals throughout their […]

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National

King Appoints Senior Monk as Supreme Sangha Leader

King Maha Vajiralongkorn has issued a royal proclamation elevating Phra Promvajira-Thibodi to the rank of Somdet Mahavajira-Thibodi, Supreme Patriarch of Thailand. The 96‑year‑old monk, who serves as abbot of Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit and president of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, was born in Ayutthaya and ordained in 1950. The appointment, announced in the Royal Gazette on July 14, 2026, recognizes his lifelong dedication to Buddhist scholarship and leadership.

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Thai Sprinter Puripol Named Men’s MVP of 2026 Asian Games

Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson has been selected as the men’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, following his gold-medal performances in the 100m and 200m. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) selected Puripol for the award, with the official presentation scheduled for 4 October. Puripol set new Asian Games records in […]

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National

Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri Removed, Cites No Reason

Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri has confirmed that the airline’s board removed him from his position on Thursday, saying he had received signals beforehand that the move was coming. The board of Thai Airways International Plc resolved to remove Chai as chief executive and appoint a fact-finding committee to investigate delayed passenger baggage and flight […]

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Police

Traffic Police Rescue Flooded Vehicles, Return to Owners

Traffic police in Bangkok’s Udomsuk area used a tow truck to recover an electric sedan that had been submerged in floodwaters for over a week. Officers waded through water more than 1.3 meters deep to attach the tow hook and pull the vehicle safely onto the road before returning it to its owner. The public can request similar assistance around the clock via police hotlines.

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Community

Influencer Donates 25 Coffins After 25 Million Baht Livestream Sale

Influencer Boom Tay Katha livestreamed product sales that reached 25 million baht and promptly donated 25 coffins to a temple in Pathum Thani. He said he has long wanted to help the poor who cannot afford a coffin, a promise he made to give one coffin per million baht earned. Fans praised his ongoing charitable work, which includes aiding stray animals and running community kitchens.

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National

Audi Unveils New RS 5 Sportback in Thai Showrooms

Audi Thailand has officially unveiled the new RS 5 Sportback, starting with a Bedford Green model arriving in October. The high‑performance plug‑in hybrid delivers 639 hp and reaches 0‑100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. The car will be shown at Audi Centre Thailand and nationwide showrooms through early November.

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Weather

Thai Railways Suspends Bangkok-Waterfall Weekend Trains Over Floods

Weekend train services between Bangkok and the Waterfall station in Kanchanaburi are cancelled after heavy rain caused flooding in Sai Yok National Park. The flooding has also led to the temporary closure of Sai Yok Noi Waterfall. Ticket holders can receive full refunds, and the State Railway advises the public to monitor updates via its hotline 1690.

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