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Thai Football Team Defeats Iran 1-0 at Asian Para Games

Thailand's blind football team edged Iran 1-0 in their opening match of the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, with forward Kittikorn Buadi scoring the winner. The victory earned Thailand three points and set up a second‑round clash with China on October 17. The tournament continues through the week in Japan.

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Thailand's blind football team won their opening match at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, defeating Iran 1-0 thanks to a goal from forward Kittikorn 'View' Buadi. The victory gave Thailand three points in the tournament. The match took place on October 16, 2026. Thailand's next game will be against China on October 17 at 10:30 a.m. Thailand time.

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US Man Arrested in Bangkok for Unpaid Wages Warrant

US citizen Michael was arrested by Samut Prakan immigration police on October 15 after being found with two warrants for unpaid wages exceeding one million baht. He was apprehended at a luxury Sukhumvit apartment and transferred to Bang Sao Thong police for prosecution. The arrest follows a nationwide directive to track down foreigners with outstanding criminal warrants.

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Police Seize 700k Meth Pills After Chiang Rai Chase

Chiang Rai police and provincial officials chased down a suspicious pickup truck that evaded a checkpoint, leading to the seizure of roughly 700,000 methamphetamine tablets. The abandoned vehicle was found loaded with four sacks of drugs, and evidence has been sent for forensic analysis. Investigators are tracing the truck’s owner and pursuing members of the drug network.

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Man Shot Dead Outside Bangkok Cannabis Shop

A man was shot dead outside a cannabis shop in Lak Si district, Bangkok, earlier today, October 16, after two men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire more than 10 times. The suspects remain at large. Officers from Thung Song Hong Police Station received a report of the shooting at around 1am and arrived at … The story Man killed in shooting outside Bangkok cannabis shop as seen on Thaiger News.

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Thailand's Construction Material Prices Jump 6.8% Year-on-Year

Thailand's construction material prices rose 6.8% year‑on‑year in September 2026, driven by higher oil and energy costs linked to the prolonged Middle East conflict and stalled US‑Iran talks. Concrete prices jumped 9.2%, while electrical and plumbing supplies surged 13.3% on record copper prices, and other materials climbed nearly 20%. Steel was the only category to fall, slipping 0.8% amid strong competition.

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Democrat Party Warns 3-Day No-Confidence Debate Undermines Oversight

Democrat Party spokesperson Duangsutha Bua-kaew criticized the government's push to limit the no-confidence debate to three days, saying it undermines parliamentary oversight and is akin to a suspect restricting a police search. She noted that 18 officials, including the prime minister and ministers, are set to be debated and warned the move gives the government an advantage while depriving the public of full information.

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Gunman Ambushes Volunteer Defence Officers at Prayer in Pattani

Gunmen attacked volunteer defence force officers while they were heading to pray in Mai Kaen, Pattani, killing one and wounding another. The assailants stole a .38‑caliber pistol from the victims before fleeing the scene. Police have secured the area and are pursuing the suspects.

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Democrat’s Kariya Slams Bhumjaithai, Calls for Debate

Democrat Party MP Kariya Liewpairoj rebutted Bhumjaithai’s Suppachai Jaisamut, urging him to read details and accusing his party of routinely stirring drama. She highlighted the Democrat Party’s 80‑year history, stressed a forward‑looking vision despite its small parliamentary presence, and set out three criteria for evaluating government performance. Kariya said she is preparing data for a parliamentary debate and hopes for substantive, future‑focused answers from the government.

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Officials Race to Remove 30 Tons of Dead Fish

Authorities in Pathum Thani have removed over 30 tonnes of dead fish from Klong Song canal after the water turned putrid and began to smell. More than 50 boats and sludge‑sucking trucks were deployed to clear the floating carcasses along a seven‑kilometre stretch. The fish will be buried at a nearby landfill, and officials are increasing water flow to improve quality and prevent further deaths.

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Man Injured When Asthma Inhaler Explodes in Charcoal Stove

A man in Rayong Province suffered severe testicular injuries after an asthma inhaler he used as fuel exploded in his charcoal stove. Rescue workers found him with heavy bleeding and rushed him to Klaeng Hospital. The inhaler had been discarded by its owner and mistakenly picked up as trash.

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Anutin Mocks Sirichok Over Donation Claims, Calls It Personal Grudge

Anutin Charnvirakul mocked former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopha for raising concerns about donations to the Bhumjaithai Party, attributing the issue to personal grudges after election losses. Speaking at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, he urged both sides to engage directly and warned against letting personal agendas cause public stress. He emphasized that Thailand has many positive developments and called for an end to focus on negative news.

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