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Politicians Rally Behind Kamlasak at Wedding Celebration
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Politicians Rally Behind Kamlasak at Wedding Celebration

Over 10,000 supporters gathered in Narathiwat Province for the wedding of Kamlasak Liwamoh's son, with Palang Pracharath politicians attending to show solidarity six months after an assassination attempt against Kamlasak.

Sea Turtle Rescued After Washing Ashore at Kamala Beach
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Sea Turtle Rescued After Washing Ashore at Kamala Beach

Lifeguards rescued a weakened olive ridley sea turtle that washed ashore at Kamala Beach in Phuket on Thursday, with marine officials now providing rehabilitation and monitoring before potential release.

Disabled Elephant Pang Aem Rescued After Flash Flood
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Disabled Elephant Pang Aem Rescued After Flash Flood

Rescue teams saved Pang Aem, a disabled elephant, after flash floods swept her away in Chiang Mai's Mae Wang District on September 19. The injured elephant is now resting safely while veterinarians assess her condition for injuries.

Mister International Contestants Take Phuket Night Run
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Mister International Contestants Take Phuket Night Run

All 56 Mister International 2026 pageant contestants joined a nighttime run through Phuket, with a 10-kilometre mini marathon and 4.5-kilometre fun run starting at Prom Thep Cape to showcase the city's evening charm and promote internationa

Navy Backs Senate Plan for Koh Kood Road to Bolster Border Security
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Navy Backs Senate Plan for Koh Kood Road to Bolster Border Security

Thailand's Navy backs a Senate plan to build a 5-kilometer road on Koh Kood island in Trat Province by 2025, citing improved border security and supply logistics during monsoon seasons when boat access becomes impossible.

Pattani Decoded Festival Celebrates City Through Rivers and Culture
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Pattani Decoded Festival Celebrates City Through Rivers and Culture

Pattani Decoded 2026 festival celebrates the city's culture and history through the "Riversation" concept, using rivers as a starting point to explore the community's origins, resources, and resilience through art, design, and creative acti

Chabad House Patong Ordered to Fix Unauthorized Alterations
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Chabad House Patong Ordered to Fix Unauthorized Alterations

PHUKET: Chabad House Patong has been ordered to halt the use of areas found to have been altered without approval, with demolition of an unauthorised rooftop structure now underway as a wider investigation into the property continues.

Kiyamran Defeats Nontachai on Points in Muay Thai Bout
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Kiyamran Defeats Nontachai on Points in Muay Thai Bout

Russian heavyweight Kiyamran Nabati defeated Thai striker Nontachai Jitmueangnanon on points in a Muay Thai bout at Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, extending his winning streak in the bantamweight division.

Ten-Year-Old Phattrapol Crowned ROK Cup Thailand Champion
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Ten-Year-Old Phattrapol Crowned ROK Cup Thailand Champion

Ten-year-old Phattrapol Pankham clinched the Mini ROK U10 championship in the ROK Cup Thailand 2026 season with 140 points, achieving podium finishes in all four rounds competing for rookie team Kartwerks.

Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Late Kings at Khao Sukkim Temple
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Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Late Kings at Khao Sukkim Temple

General Chalemsuk Yukhol led a merit-making ceremony at Khao Sukkim Temple in Chanthaburi honoring late kings and Princess Sirindhorn, while also commemorating a revered abbot's 21 years since passing.

Phuket Communities Demand Land Rights, Basic Services
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Phuket Communities Demand Land Rights, Basic Services

PHUKET: Nine Phuket communities have raised land and basic-infrastructure problems with provincial authorities, including disputes over land status, requests for KTC recognition and continued shortages of water, electricity and road access.

Phuket Judge Dismissed For Corruption Misconduct
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Phuket Judge Dismissed For Corruption Misconduct

PHUKET: A former Phuket judge dismissed for “gross misconduct” over a corruption case involving disputed land, judicial intervention and a settlement worth more than B400 million has had his royal decorations recalled.