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Thai Embassy in Riyadh Issues Second Alert After Airport Attacks

The Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh issued its second security alert after repeated attacks on the city and its international airport. It urged Thai nationals to stay vigilant in public places, limit time in crowded areas, and use alternative airports such as Jeddah or those in Bahrain and Qatar while the main airport remains closed until midnight on 17 October 2026. The embassy also urged Thais to join its official LINE group via QR codes for updates and assistance.

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The Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh has issued its second security warning following ongoing attacks on the city and King Khalid International Airport. It advises Thai nationals to continue normal life and work but to exercise extra caution when visiting public or crowded places such as transport hubs, markets, malls, and entertainment venues, limiting their time there if necessary. The embassy also states that King Khalid International Airport remains closed until midnight on 17 October 2026, urging those needing to leave Saudi Arabia to use alternative airports in Jeddah, Bahrain, or Qatar and to check flight schedules directly with airlines. For travel assistance, Thais can contact the embassy via QR code 1, and those not yet in the embassy’s Saudi Arabia LINE group are encouraged to register via QR code 2 to receive vital updates.

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Foundation Donates Cakes, Funds to Flood Victims in Ratchaburi

The Pure Heart Foundation and Bai Li Enterprise delivered over 2,000 cakes and 20,000 baht in aid to flood‑affected residents of Pak Tho district in Ratchaburi Province, marking King Bhumibol Memorial Day. The donation was coordinated with local police to ensure distribution to those hit by flash floods in five sub‑districts. Officials say floodwaters remain high across seven districts, and relief efforts continue.

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Sukhumruang Moves to Sue Lawyer An Over Defamation

Sukhumruang is preparing a defamation case against lawyer An after his interview allegedly smeared her reputation. Lawyer An, who was fined for a protest in Amnat Charoen, said he does not know who ordered the rally and denied knowing if his actions reached the minister. The Bhumjaithai Party says his conduct is clear and may pursue legal and ethical sanctions.

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Doctors Advise Reducing Salt in Flood Relief Lunch Boxes

Doctors from Chiang Mai Hospital urge that flood‑relief lunch boxes be low in salt to protect kidneys, especially for elderly, diabetics, hypertensives, and kidney patients. They advise cutting fish sauce, soy sauce, processed foods and using fresh ingredients when preparing donation meals. The experts stress that good relief means not only filling stomachs but also safeguarding recipients’ health.

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Three Arrested in Pattaya Call-Centre Scam Targeting Fraud Victims

PATTAYA – Three suspects have been arrested after police raided a suspected scam operation in Pattaya that allegedly impersonated cybercrime officers and promised to recover money lost by previous fraud victims. Police from Provincial Police Region 2, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Kiatisak Srathongoi, commander of the region’s investigation division, searched the suspected office in […]

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Man Found Dead With Bound Hands at Female Friend's House

A 51-year-old man was found dead hanging from a roof beam at a female friend's house in Chumphon province, with both wrists bound by a cloth. Police discovered a handwritten note mentioning 'grandma cat' and are investigating whether the death was suicide or foul play, as the man's sister expressed doubts. No signs of struggle were found, but authorities are awaiting forensic results.

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Academics Warn Health Fund Law Change May Hurt Disease Prevention

Academics and legal experts warn that a proposed amendment to Thailand's Health Promotion Fund Act, backed by Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, could weaken disease prevention efforts by undermining the earmarked tax on tobacco and alcohol. They say the tax already has oversight and its declining revenue shows its link to reduced consumption of harmful products, urging broad public consultation before any changes. The experts stress that health promotion requires systematic measures, not just education, and warn the amendment could threaten civil society independence.

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Authorities Seize Electronic Waste Mixed with Recyclables in Rayong Warehouse

Rayong authorities seized electronic circuit boards mixed with recyclable materials in a warehouse operating without a factory license. The Pollution Control Department, alongside industry and environmental officials, inspected five warehouses belonging to Rayong Industrial Company Limited and found machinery indicating illegal industrial activity. Investigators are tracing the source of the waste through labels on imported containers and will pursue legal action against those responsible.

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International Network Praises ThaiHealth as Health Funding Model

The International Network of Health Promotion Foundations praised Thailand's ThaiHealth as a leading example of a dedicated financing mechanism for disease prevention and health promotion. It highlighted ThaiHealth's sustainable funding model, which draws a 2% surcharge on tobacco and alcohol taxes, and its role in fostering innovation and cross-sector collaboration over the past two decades. The statement stressed that such financing is essential for reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and supporting universal health coverage.

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Thailand Hosts IMF-World Bank 2026 Meeting, Launches Anti-Scam Blueprint

Thailand hosted the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, welcoming nearly 20,000 foreign participants and earning praise from global financial leaders. The event produced the ‘Bangkok Blueprint,’ a set of twelve measures to combat cyber scams and financial fraud, and highlighted Thai soft power through traditional textiles. Domestically, the Bank of Thailand has tightened cash‑transaction rules and is monitoring digital‑asset flows to curb illicit money flows.

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Thai-German Pilot Injured in Small Plane Crash Near Pattaya

PATTAYA – A Thai-German pilot was seriously injured when a small aircraft crashed into a wall at a scrap-buying business near a private airfield in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, on Tuesday. The crash occurred at about 11.30 on 13 October near Buraphathit Airfield, also known as Eastern Airport Pattaya, in Soi Thung Klom-Tan Man […]

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