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Thailand and UAE Conclude Free Trade Agreement Talks

BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the way for Thailand’s first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern country.

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BANGKOK: Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have concluded negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), paving the way for Thailand’s first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern country.

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Police

Elderly Couple Dies in House Fire While Lying in Bed

An elderly couple died in a house fire while lying in bed in Saraburi Province’s Nong Khae district. Their son discovered the bodies and found a 15‑kilogram gas cylinder beside the bed. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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National

Amnat Charoen Van Operators Struggle With Rising Fuel Costs

Fuel prices in Amnat Charoen have pushed diesel to 43.55 baht per litre, raising costs for passenger van operators while fares remain unchanged. Operators on the Amnat Charoen–Ubon Ratchathani route report sometimes carrying only three or four passengers, prompting calls for government help to avoid fines and costly vehicle replacements.

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National

Thai Teqball Coach's Lunch Video Sparks Row With Japanese Governor

A Thai teqball coach joked about his small lunch portion at the Asian Games. Weeks later, a Japanese governor was questioning whether those behind the video had come to compete or rack up social media views. The clip sparked a dispute over meal provision at the Aichi-Nagoya Games and a backlash over Aichi Governor Hideaki […]

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National

Timor-Leste PM Visits Thailand and Signs Agreements After ASEAN Entry

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao for an official visit on 9 October 2026. The meeting marked the first Timor-Leste prime ministerial visit to Thailand in 13 years and the first since Timor-Leste joined ASEAN. The leaders signed agreements, exchanged memoranda of understanding, and held a joint press conference before a luncheon hosted by Anutin.

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National

Gulf Announces Bond Rates Up to 3%, Subscription Oct 19-21

Gulf Energy Development has set final interest rates for six bond tranches ranging from 1.83% to 3.00% per year, with maturities of three to ten years, and will open subscriptions from October 19 to 21. The bonds, rated AA- with a stable outlook by Tris Rating, have a total par value not exceeding 20 billion baht and will be sold through eight major banks and the Pao Tang app. Strong investor demand pushed the bookbuilding subscription to 3.3 times the allocated amount.

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Community

Jackie Jackrin Drops New Single 'Until We Meet Again'

Thai singer Jackie Jackrin has released her fourth single, “Until We Meet Again,” a warm‑hearted track concluding her EP How I Feel?. Meanwhile, fellow artists Mimie Bhapat, Nattie Nunlacha, Boom Saharat and Lego of LYKN have also unveiled new songs ranging from acoustic pop to R&B and hip‑hop.

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Police

Flood Victim: Mentally Ill Man Found Dead in Ang Thong

The body of a 50‑year‑old man with a history of mental illness was found floating in floodwaters near his home in Ang Thong’s Phoengphaeng subdistrict. Villagers discovered him while returning by boat and alerted police, who are investigating the death as possibly accidental. Floodwaters in the area are about two metres deep, affecting hundreds of households.

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Police

Operation Northern Shadow Exposes Fake ID Network

Police launched Operation Northern Shadow, exposing a fraud network that used fake ‘head‑zero’ ID cards to obtain Thai citizenship and rights. The crackdown across Chiang Rai and Bangkok led to the arrest of 24 suspects, including Chinese, Thai and Myanmar nationals, and uncovered hundreds of millions of baht in illicit funds. Investigations linked the scheme to government officials and revealed connections to real‑estate businesses.

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National

Thai Star Nene Royal Wins America's Got Talent 2026

Thai performer Nene Royal won America’s Got Talent 2026, triggering a wave of brand endorsements and a new role as presenter for The Demis Clinic. Her Instagram following has exceeded 2.2 million, and she will voice the Thai version of a character in Disney’s upcoming animated film Hexed. The achievement is being celebrated as an inspiration for Thai youth to pursue global dreams.

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National

Deputy Interior Minister Says NACC Delayed Local Exam Fraud Charges

Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasert said the National Anti-Corruption Commission missed the deadline to file charges in a large‑scale local exam‑cheating case due to the vast number of people involved. He stressed that the case is not closed and will proceed once the NACC gathers enough evidence, noting that his ministry has already done everything it can. Worasit declined to speculate on whether suspects might flee abroad, calling the NACC an independent agency whose actions should not be pre‑empted.

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