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Thai-American Runner Kirin Tantiwetch Targets SEA Games Gold

Thai-American marathon record-holder Kirin Tantiwetch will switch back to track events for the 2025 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur, targeting gold medals in middle- and long-distance races. The Athletics Association of Thailand confirmed the decision after Kirin set a new national marathon record of 2:08:01 in Chicago last October. Kirin had previously withdrawn from the 2026 Asian Games to focus on marathon training.

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Thai-American athlete Kirin Tantiwetch is returning to middle- and long-distance events for the Thai national team, aiming for gold at next year's SEA Games in Malaysia. After withdrawing from the 2026 Asian Games to focus on the marathon, Kirin broke the Thai national record at the Chicago Marathon on October 11 with a time of 2:08:01 in his professional marathon debut. Athletics Association of Thailand Secretary-General Pol. Lt. Gen. Surapong Ariyamongkol confirmed the news after speaking with Kirin's father, revealing that Kirin will compete in middle- and long-distance events at the 2025 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.

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Amazing Thailand Elevates Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Festival

Amazing Mekong by Amazing Thailand enhances the 2026 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession with an illuminated TAT boat, 800-drone displays, riverside lighting, Isan performances and creative workshops. Running from 22–27 October, the programme celebrates local traditions while encouraging longer stays, visitor spending and evening exploration along the scenic Mekong riverfront.

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National

Rice Department Hosts Thai Local Rice Fest Showcasing 15 GI Varieties

The Rice Department will hold the Thai Local Rice Fest #2 at Bangkok's Paradise Park on October 24-25, 2026, showcasing 15 geographical indication rice varieties from across Thailand. The festival features rice tastings, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs creating innovative dishes, cultural performances, and a marketplace for rice products. The event aims to raise public awareness of Thailand's diverse rice heritage and create market opportunities for farmers and rice entrepreneurs.

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National

Third Silk Road Fair Connects Thai Silk Producers, Consumers

The Third Silk Road fair opened at Siam Paragon in Bangkok, presided over by Agriculture Ministry advisor Thirachai Saenkaew. The event showcases Thai silk heritage, connects over 25 producer groups directly with consumers, and runs through October 26 with exhibitions, workshops, and cultural performances.

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National

Thai Racer Pongsakorn Wins Second Gold at Asian Para Games

Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo won his second gold medal at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, taking the men's T53 400m title in a new Games record of 47.81 seconds. The world record holder's victory also marked Thailand's 17th gold medal of the competition. China's Yang Chao and South Korea's Yoo Byung-hoon claimed silver and bronze respectively.

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Police

Highway Police Arrest Driver Smuggling 7 Cambodian Workers

Highway police in Chonburi arrested a 53-year-old driver transporting seven Cambodian migrant workers, four of whom had overstayed their visas by up to nearly four years. The driver confessed to earning 1,000 baht per person and admitted this was his fifth arrest for the same offense. Both the driver and the workers face multiple immigration-related charges.

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National

Doctor Warns of Six Hidden Colorectal Cancer Signs

Dr. Jed Bunsukwongviroj of Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital warns that colorectal cancer often lacks obvious bowel symptoms and lists six subtle warning signs: unexplained fatigue and dizziness, iron-deficiency anemia of unknown cause, unintentional weight loss, persistent abdominal pain mistaken for gastritis, early satiety with bloating, and positive occult blood tests despite normal-looking stools. He urges the public not to rely solely on regular bowel habits as reassurance and to seek medical evaluation when these signs appear.

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Police

Police Arrest Kanchanaburi Teen With 4,038 Meth Pills

A Kanchanaburi high school student was arrested after police discovered 4,038 meth pills hidden in her jacket during a parcel delivery, which she claimed she had accepted for 2,000 baht without knowing it contained drugs. Police in Thong Pha Phum district detained the 15 year old girl yesterday, October 22, following a tip-off that a … The story Police detain Kanchanaburi schoolgirl with 4,038 meth pills as seen on Thaiger News.

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Breaking

Thai Authorities Urge Urgent PHP Updates to Prevent Data Leaks

BANGKOK: Thai authorities have urged organisations to urgently update websites and systems using PHP to prevent potential personal data leaks, with universities and medical school hospitals told to prioritise patient records and student databases.

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National

Deputy PM Defends Son's Firm Against Shuffle Money Allegations

Deputy PM Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn defended his son's company Maxbit against former MP Siriwit Sopha's allegations of financial links to the Shuffle website, stating the firm trades normally on the stock exchange and is properly licensed. Phiphat dismissed the accusations as political retaliation after Siriwit lost three consecutive elections in his constituency, and said his son will clarify the matter next week.

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National

Government Offers Four Days for Censure Debate

The government has offered four days for a censure debate, but the opposition has not responded, leading the House Speaker to proceed with the regular parliamentary agenda. Minister Pharadon Preechananangkul confirmed no debate will occur next week and said further negotiations are needed to schedule it in November or December, though the Cabinet's schedule is tight due to domestic and international commitments.

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