Community

Wat Phailom School Wins Central Region Art Project Award

Four students from Wat Phailom School, accompanied by their art teacher, won the central region award in the 21st Siam Commercial Bank 'Dare to Know' project. The award was presented at the bank’s headquarters in Bangkok on October 10, 2026. The school’s integrated teaching network, which emphasizes academics, arts, culture, history and language studies, contributed to the achievement.

National

Thaksin’s Amnesty Plea Under Review by Thai Subcommittee

Thaksin Shinawatra’s legal team has submitted a petition for amnesty and to clear his name to the Committee for Promoting Social Peace and Harmony. The petition is now under review by a subcommittee chaired by the Justice Ministry’s permanent secretary, which will consider it alongside similar requests under a 180‑day legal timeframe. Committee secretary Chatrchai Bangchwad said the subcommittee needs to examine the details and consult the full committee before determining whether the plea meets the legal criteria.

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National

EXIM Bank Launches Flood Relief Program for Thai Businesses

EXIM Bank has introduced a comprehensive assistance program for businesses hit by recent floods, covering emergency relief, recovery, restart and long‑term resilience. The bank delivered food supplies to flooded communities in Bang Kapi and offered financial measures such as loan extensions and extra liquidity to help small and medium enterprises maintain cash flow and resume operations.

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Police

Thai Police Arrest 39 in Nationwide Online Investment Scam

Thai police arrested 39 suspects and seized assets worth more than 500 million baht in raids across 11 provinces as part of an investigation into an alleged online investment scam and cross-border money-laundering network. The operation, announced yesterday, October 13, targeted 27 locations after investigators uncovered suspicious financial transactions involving Chinese nationals holding Thailand Privilege … The story Long-stay visa checks help uncover Thai scam network, 39 arrested as seen on Thaiger News.

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Weather

Flooding Persists Across 20 Provinces and Bangkok, Relief Funds Distributed

Flooding continues across twenty provinces and Bangkok, affecting over 900,000 households and more than 2.4 million people. Authorities are draining water and have transferred relief payments to 86,000 households in six provinces and the capital. The disaster has caused multiple deaths, with water levels receding in many areas.

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National

Gold Prices Plunge 450 Baht in Thailand on October 14

Gold prices in Thailand dropped sharply on October 14, 2026, falling 450 baht from the previous day's close to 66,850 baht per baht weight for gold ornaments. The Gold Traders Association reported that gold bars are bought at 65,850 baht and sold at 66,050 baht, while global spot gold stands at 4,156 USD per ounce. Association leaders anticipate a rebound tomorrow, forecasting a rise of 1,000–2,000 baht that could push prices above 80,000 baht.

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