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Thai Women's Sepak Takraw Team Defeats Philippines Keeps Semis Hope

NAGOYA, Japan — 1 October 2026, Thailand’s women’s four-player sepak takraw team defeated the Philippines 2-0, keeping their hopes of reaching the semifinals alive at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Thailand won the match 15-7, 15-6 at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium. The Thai team, comprising Waratsamee Thongsod, Somrudee Prueprak, Wipada Jitpornawan and […]

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NAGOYA, Japan — October 1, 2026, Thailand's women's four-player sepak takraw team defeated the Philippines 2-0, keeping their semifinal hopes alive at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Thailand won the match 15-7, 15-6 at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium. The Thai team, consisting of Waratsamee Thongsod, Somrudee Prueprak, Wipada Jitpornawan and Ratchaneekorn Sae-heng, bounced back after losing to longtime rivals Vietnam in their previous match. The 2-0 victory leaves Thailand with one win and one loss in the group stage. Thailand will play India in their final group match at 07:00 on October 2. A victory would put Thailand second in the group and send the team directly into the semifinals.

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Thai Buddhist Amulets Draw Collectors' Attention

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Chiang Rai Issues Ban on Mae Sai River Water Use

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Nakhon Ratchasima Villagers Forage Sweet Honey Mushrooms for Income

Villagers in Wang Nam Khiao, Nakhon Ratchasima, are collecting and selling honey mushrooms that thrive during the rainy season. The bud‑sized fungi are prized for their crunchy, sweet taste and fetch about 200 baht per kilogram. Experts warn that proper identification is essential, as some wild mushrooms are poisonous.

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Chao Phraya Dam Increases Release, Floods Hat AaSa Villages

The Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat raised its discharge to 2,400 cubic metres per second, flooding over 400 homes in Hat AaSa sub‑district and forcing residents to evacuate to tents along the Maharat Canal road. Authorities had issued early warnings, allowing most belongings to be saved, but many families remain displaced for an estimated one to two months. The situation highlights the community’s ongoing adaptation to recurrent floods despite the hardship.

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Royal Thai Navy and Icon Siam Launch Royal Barge Exhibition

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