National

Thailand Marks 10th Anniversary of King Bhumibol’s Passing

PHUKET: Government offices across Thailand are closed today (Oct 13) as the country marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, Rama IX, whose more than seven decades on the throne left a lasting mark on the nation.

Community

Dental Clinic Removes Hardened DIY Silicone After Two Hours

A Thai dental clinic has issued a warning after a patient was unable to remove hardened silicone purchased online and used at home to address teeth grinding. Cotton Dental Clinic shared the case on social media as a cautionary example, saying the patient arrived at the clinic unable to speak, eat or use their mouth […]

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National

AIS CTO Pledges Network Lead for Thailand’s AI Economy

【#AIS助推泰国成为东盟AI中心# 📶🚀 布局未来的硬核格局！AIS CTO 霸气总结：让网络基础设施走在 AI 时代前头！全力驱动 AI Economy 爆发！】 家人们……快进来把“泰国电信龙头 AIS 首席技术官 Kitti Ngarmchetlenrom 在发布会致辞中掷地有声地指出‘AIS 的网络创新绝不只是图快或抢第一，而是要让技术真正落地创造价值’、强调‘在 Agentic AI 与智能工业等未来需求全面爆发之前、必须提前建好智能基础设施（Intelligent Infrastructure）’、并誓言用国家级数字底座驱动泰国 AI 经济与东盟 AI 互联中心（ASEAN AI Connectivity Hub）建设的极具远见与战略格局的高光时刻彻底活成 2026 东南亚与全球通信史册上的不朽神话了”通通打在公屏上！看完这段金句频出的发言，全网科技迷、行业专家与在泰华人部队已经彻底被大佬的格局与硬实力震撼到天灵盖翻飞！😭📶🚀✨🔥 “AI 是智脑，而 Intelligent Infrastructure 就是连接万物的神经系统！”AIS 不仅在技术上抢占 5G-Advanced 全球高地，更在战略上为泰国的数字经济未来打下了极其扎实的基石！面对 Agentic AI 时代的到来，有了如此硬核的网络支持，泰国科技生态未来可期！赶紧在评论区留下你对 AIS 这波远见卓识的打 Call 与狂赞吧！👇 💡 实用主义创新： 不图虚名，只追求技术真正落地、可扩展并创造实质价值！ 🛡️ 提前布局 Agentic AI： 基础设施先行，为云端、IoT、智慧医疗与 AI 智能体提前备足算力与带宽！ […]

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Community

Thai Charity Run Raises 1.1 Million Baht For Education

On October 11, 2026, singer Toon Atiwathong and 2,500 runners took part in OWNDAYS Thailand's 'OWN Your Running DAYS' charity run at Stadium One in Bangkok. The event raised 1.1 million baht for the 'Step for Younger Siblings' education project, which aids disadvantaged children and youth. The run celebrated the brand's 11th anniversary in Thailand while promoting health and social giving.

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Regional

Crowds Gather for Phuket Vegetarian Festival Deity Processions

PHUKET: Crowds of residents and tourists lined Phuket Town’s streets this morning (Oct 12) as deity processions from the Guan Te Kun Sapam and Bang Khu Sam Kuan Tong shrines took part in the Vegetarian Festival’s traditional ‘Iew Keng’ ceremonies.

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Weather

Thailand Warns of Heavy Rain in West, South Oct 13-18

Thailand's JICC center has warned of heavy rain across western and southern regions from October 13 to 18, with particular concern for Uthai, Phetchaburi, Krabi, Ranong, Trang and the southern border provinces. Authorities have reduced outflows from major dams such as Chao Phraya, Pasak Jolasid and Rama VI and are diverting eastward water toward the Bang Pakong River to ease pressure. Downstream water levels are falling, but officials urge close monitoring for possible flooding in the affected areas.

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