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On October 24, 2026, Thai police raided a condominium in the Pratunam area and arrested five Vietnamese nationals for illegally manufacturing and selling Pod K electronic cigarette cartridges mixed with the medical anesthetic etomidate. Officers seized 3,200 pods valued at over…
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TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, a leader in wood finishing and eco-friendly construction materials, has launched its ongoing 'TOA Wood Expert: Care for Wood Together' campaign. The initiative operates under the concept that caring for wood at home equates to caring…
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On October 25, Chonburi Governor Narit Niramaywong officially opened the annual Buffalo Running Festival at the central stage of Mueang Chonburi District Hall. The event, themed 'One and Only in Thailand, One and Only in the World,' featured a buffalo procession, cultural…
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The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Miami Heat 115-110 on Sunday, October 25, at Spectrum Center to take a 2-1 series lead. The game featured significant roster changes for both teams: the Heat's two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who joined Miami from Milwaukee earlier in the…
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The archaeological park of Nieheowan in Yangyuan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, is emerging as a popular weekend destination for residents of Beijing. Accessible by high-speed rail from Beijing to Zhangjiakou (approximately one hour) followed by a drive on the…
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GAM Esports of Vietnam has joined as a new partner team for the VCT Pacific 2027 VALORANT tournament. TK Nguyen, CEO of GAM, stated in an exclusive interview that the organization aims to represent Southeast Asia with Vietnam leading, building on its history of winning 11 VCS…
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On October 25, 2026, Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government aims to reshape foreign investors' perception of Thailand. He highlighted that the country is not a destination for cheap labor but offers strong infrastructure,…
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A Thai military operation unit intercepted a drug smuggling caravan near Ban Pa Khuay in Mae Ai district, Chiang Mai province, on the evening of October 24. During a patrol of a natural trail, the unit encountered a group of approximately 5 to 10 individuals suspected of…
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The Thailand Water Sports Association has launched a selection camp to identify male and female youth water polo players for the national team. The event took place at Ratnapiboon University Swimming Pool, where 83 athletes (46 males and 37 females) participated in testing their…
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Golff Kannalin (Kannalin Itthawacharasin), born March 23, 1988 in Bangkok and standing 170 cm tall, is a former actress who transitioned into professional sports. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Applied Computer Science-Multimedia from King Mongkut's University of…
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The Thailand Table Tennis Association has secured two spots for its youth team at the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, scheduled from October 31 to November 13, 2026. The squad consists of 16-year-old Thitapat Preechayanon (Norton) and Kulpassorn…
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Korn Jatikavich, Deputy Head of the Democrat Party and former Minister of Finance, posted on Facebook on October 25, 2026, arguing that cryptocurrency is not to blame for online gambling issues. He highlighted the case of Sirichok Sopha, a former Democrat MP, who investigated…
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Asst Prof Lalita Harnwong, an expert on Myanmar at Kasetsart University's Faculty of Social Sciences, warns that anger over GMMTV's drama 'Scarlet Heart Thailand' using Myanmar court costumes is being exploited by nationalists in both countries. She notes that Thai nationalist…
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The Thailand Rattanao (Rattanao) league is set to return in 2027 after a multi-year hiatus. The Uthai Thani club, led by MP Chada Thai Sethath of the Bhumibol Party as president, will compete in the season. Key player 'Cher' Wuthinan Kamsena, a Thai national team member and 2026…
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Police have filed charges against 47-year-old Kom San for assaulting a police officer during duty. The suspect is accused of three offenses: insulting an official in the line of duty (Section 136), causing bodily harm to an official performing their duties (Section 289(2)), and…
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Natticha Namwong, known professionally as 'Geekai', has issued a public statement clarifying that reports claiming she received 200 million baht in life insurance proceeds upon her father's death are false. She confirmed she purchased a life insurance policy in 2021 and posted…
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On October 22, 2026, the Center for Excellence in Gastrointestinal Systems at Thammasat University, alongside the ASEAN Stomach and Microbiota Study Group (ASMG) and international experts, formally adopted a multinational expert consensus titled 'Gastric Premalignant Conditions…
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The annual 'Receiving Lotus' (Prathet Rap Bu) tradition in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, marks the end of the Buddhist Vassa with a ceremony where locals throw lotus flowers from riverbanks into boats carrying a replica of Luang Pho To. Originating from an act of…
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Rainey, a Thai national who moved from rural Phayao province to Denmark as a child, is currently an adult and mother of two. Her children remain in the care of foster carers while she seeks to regain custody. Rainey's life in Denmark was marked by family conflict involving her…
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The Thailand U-15 men's team lost 2-3 to Slovakia in their second match of the FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 held at the Hofsan Competition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan on October 25, 2026. Head coach Kanthapol Lertlamkulakul managed the squad, with captain Panjakhom…
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