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Thailand Wins Women's Beach Volleyball Gold at Asian Games

div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(>.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow”> div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(>.text-message))]:-mt-2″ data-streaming-response-group=””> Thailand won its 14th gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after Bright Tharawadee Naraphonlaphat and Best Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee defeated China in the women’s beach volleyball final on Friday. The fourth-seeded Thai pair beat China’s second-seeded Xia Xinyi and Yan Xu 2-1 (21-17, 13-21, 15-8) in a thrilling final at the […]

Thailand Wins Women's Beach Volleyball Gold at Asian Games
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Thailand won its 14th gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after Bright Tharawadee Naraphonlaphat and Best Worapeerachayakorn Kongphopsarutawadee defeated China in the women's beach volleyball final on Friday. The fourth-seeded Thai pair beat China's second-seeded Xia Xinyi and Yan Xu 2-1 (21-17, 13-21, 15-8) in a thrilling final at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The victory ended Thailand's 28-year wait for a women's beach volleyball gold medal at the Asian Games.

Thailand's previous women's beach volleyball gold came in 1998, when Manatsanan Phaengka and Rattanaporn Ala-isuk won the title. The result adds another gold to Thailand's medal haul at the Games, which are being held in Japan from 19 September to 4 October.

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Police

Narathiwat Police Seize Weapons Cache Including M16, Grenades

NARATHIWAT — 1 Oct 2026, Police in Narathiwat province have seized an M16 rifle, shotguns, handguns, grenades and ammunition from a suspected weapons cache in Yi-ngo district. Provincial Police Commander Maj. Gen. Prayong Kotsakha said the raid followed an intelligence-led investigation into a house in Lubo Baya subdistrict believed to be used to store illegal […]

Narathiwat Police Seize Weapons Cache Including M16, Grenades
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National

Thai Airways Board Ousts CEO After Airport Service Chaos

The board of Thai Airways International has voted to remove CEO Chai Eamsiri from his position, effective Friday (2 October), following major disruptions to passenger services at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The decision was made at a board meeting chaired by Lavaron Sangsanit, permanent secretary of the Finance Ministry and chairman of Thai Airways’ board. The meeting […]

Thai Airways Board Ousts CEO After Airport Service Chaos
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National

Thai Jiu-Jitsu Fighter Nuchanat Wins Bronze at Asian Games

NAGOYA, Japan — 2 October 2026, Thailand’s Nuchanat Singchalad won the bronze medal in the women’s 52kg jiu-jitsu event at the 20th Asian Games. The 23-year-old Thai fighter faced Mongolia’s Mongoljin Ganbaatar in the bronze medal bout. Nuchanat produced a strong performance to defeat her Mongolian opponent 4-2 and secure the bronze medal. It was […]

Thai Jiu-Jitsu Fighter Nuchanat Wins Bronze at Asian Games
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Police

Village Headman Electrocuted Helping Flood Victims in Prachin Buri

The Department of Provincial Administration has mourned a village headman who was electrocuted while helping residents affected by flooding in Prachin Buri province. In a Facebook post on 2 October, the department paid tribute to Thongphim Muangphrom, the village headman of Moo 4 in Khu Lamphan subdistrict, Si Mahosot district. Thongphim had been assisting residents […]

Village Headman Electrocuted Helping Flood Victims in Prachin Buri
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Tourism

Expats Choose Chiang Mai for Affordable Rehab Treatment

Nobody puts “went to rehab” in their Instagram highlights. Spend enough time in Bangkok’s expat circles, though, and you will hear some version of the same story: a friend or colleague drops off the radar for a month, comes back looking noticeably healthier, and eventually mentions they were “up north sorting some things out.” Those […]

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National

Thailand to Postpone Employee Welfare Fund Payments for Three Months

Labor Minister Jullaphon Amornviwattana will ask the Cabinet to postpone collection of contributions to the Employee Welfare Fund for three months to help employers cope with the ongoing flood crisis. The proposal follows discussions with relevant agencies and a tripartite committee meeting that endorsed the temporary delay. A decision is expected within two weeks.

Thailand to Postpone Employee Welfare Fund Payments for Three Months
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Police

DSI Lets Phuket MP Submit More Evidence in Nominee Probe

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said it is still giving Phuket MP Somchat Taytawornjarern a chance to submit more evidence in an investigation into possible nominee shareholdings used to acquire property for foreigners. Somchat appeared before the agency on October 2, 2026, admitted he owns the law firm involved and provided financial details, though specifics remain confidential. The DSI will decide whether to pursue a special case under the land or foreign business laws after reviewing all evidence.

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National

Book Examines Religion-State Ties and Freedom in Thailand

Suraporn Taevisak’s new book compares Buddhist and Christian reforms to question the freedom of religion and politics in Thailand. It argues that state‑directed monastic preaching and bans on political discussion reveal a lack of true religious freedom for monks, paralleling restrictions on politicians. The work calls for a rethinking of religion‑state ties to achieve genuine liberty.

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National

Thai Airways Board Appoints Samrit as Acting CEO

Thai Airways’ board named former PTT executive Samrit Saniang as acting CEO after removing Chai Eiamsiri from the post on October 2, 2069. The decision was made during a board meeting summoned by Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary Luvarn Sangsnit, who chairs the board. Samrit Saniang, a current Thai Airways director and former senior executive at PTT Exploration and Production, will serve as interim chief executive.

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Community

New Tofu-like Somdej Amulet of Luang Pho Put Released

Luang Pho Put Sutthatto, a revered monk from Uthai Thani who died in 1990 at age 95, created a rare series of powdered amulets known as the ‘Tof‑like Somdej’ in 1959. The amulets, noted for their tofu‑like texture and intricate three‑tiered design, are highly sought after by collectors for their reputed spiritual power. Today they are considered scarce and continue to be venerated by devotees across the region.

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