PHUKET: The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier and another US Navy warship have arrived off Phuket, with more than 5,100 US military personnel due to come ashore during a five-day visit.
PHUKET: The USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier and another US Navy warship have arrived off Phuket, with more than 5,100 US military personnel due to come ashore during a five-day visit.
The National Water Resources Office warned that water levels in the Chao Phraya and Mae Nam Noi rivers near Ayutthaya could rise about 10 cm today as inflows from the Ping and Nan rivers decrease. The rise is expected before the water moves downstream to Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Bangkok and Samut Prakan, but officials say existing flood defenses can handle it and no significant impact is anticipated. They added that reservoir levels are stable and water releases are being managed to prevent flooding.
Authorities in Bang Krasang, Nonthaburi report that unknown vandals pierced the fuel tanks of two flood‑prevention water pumps on consecutive nights, rendering the equipment unusable. The municipal mayor has directed legal officials to file police reports for the vandalism, which is being treated as damage to public property. Officials suspect local youths or residents annoyed by pump noise, and stress the pumps are essential for flood control.
Thai horror film 'Inherit' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with director Tong Buncong and actress Mai Davika walking the red carpet. G&LDH also launched a talent audition for youths aged 14‑18 to develop the next generation of international artists. Additional updates include a new album from Japanese band Mrs. GREEN APPLE and a charity project by Thai molam singer Mon Khuen Kaenkun supporting a mobile medical unit in Yasothon.
The final day of the Thai Taste Thai Fest 2026 at Thailand’s Cultural Centre drew large crowds as officials launched an initiative to revive 77 lost regional dishes, one from each province. Culture Minister Sabieda Thaiset said the effort aims to boost the economic value of local cuisine and create a national brand. National Artist Yorng Choernyim encouraged the public to explore the diverse flavors on offer.
An attacker smashed a glass and used the shards to stab the face of a restaurant owner in Ban Kruat district after being warned about dancing on tables. The owner, Somchai Kuebram, required 47 stitches and reported the assault to police, who identified the assailant using CCTV. The owner said his pub‑restaurant had opened less than a month ago and he acted to prevent a possible fight.
Thai sprinter Bhuphipol Bunson was named Most Valuable Player at the 2026 Asian Games after winning gold in the 100‑metre and 200‑metre events and a silver in the mixed relay. He received the award in Nagoya, where he said it was an honor for his family and country and pledged to showcase the Thai flag internationally. Bhuphipol is the first Thai athlete to earn the MVP honor.
Assistant Minister Lintithipon Varinnavacharoj opened the TEDxNU Final 2026 conference in Phitsanulok urging educational leaders to listen decide and act to keep Thai education aligned with global changes She highlighted the overlapping challenges of AI learner expectations teacher workloads and demographic shifts stressing that decision‑making must be ongoing and that inaction risks missed opportunities Lintithipon called for adaptable leaders who experiment responsibly foster honest dialogue learn AI themselves and put people at the heart of educational progress
Fire swept through a workers' dormitory and a garment factory in Mae Sot, Tak province, on October 4, injuring one person and destroying both buildings. Over ten fire trucks battled the blaze for about an hour as strong winds drove flames from the wooden dormitory into the fabric-filled factory, prompting roughly seventy Myanmar workers to flee. Authorities have cordoned off the scene and are investigating the cause, which may involve unattended cooking or an electrical fault.
Minister Suchart Chomklin said the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources sent 17 officials, four vehicles and three boats to help flood‑hit Ratchaburi Province. The teams are evacuating residents and delivering supplies by boat as water levels recede. He urged agencies to stay ready to assist until the crisis is over.
A 34-year-old man from Lamphun province who claimed he could bless amulets became delusional and demanded the provincial police chief's phone number. When officers tried to detain him, he resisted, fled, and attacked them, leading police to use a taser to subdue him. He was then handcuffed and taken to Lamphun Hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
