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On October 24, at Lumphini Field, Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stated that the government plans to present a proposal regarding the excise tax structure for diesel fuel to the Cabinet on October 27. The goal is to reduce the tax burden to…
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On October 24 at Lumphini Field, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the schedule for a general debate to vote no confidence in the government rests with the Speaker of the House of Representatives. While government and opposition representatives have discussed terms,…
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Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a marine scientist at Kasetsart University, highlighted global oil prices reaching $116.7 per barrel and the potential for an unprecedented El Niño event while discussing ongoing public debate over CP Ram's patent application for four basil varieties.
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Under Thai civil law, inheritance follows a hierarchy of six orders: direct descendants (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren), parents, full siblings, half-siblings, grandparents, and uncles/aunts/cousins. Spouses have statutory rights to inherit, and parents may accept…
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) will consider reducing the excise tax on E20 fuel on Tuesday, October 27, aiming to alleviate the impact of rising oil prices and reduce costs for the public. The Prime Minister attributed high…
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Rongtham Khanunarak, a member of parliament and government whip for the Party for Thailand, urged the opposition to return to negotiations regarding the schedule for the upcoming debate on ministers' confidence. He stated that while the opposition has the constitutional right to…
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Police in Bangkok's Phaholyothin sub-district station detained 19-year-old Nattanut, known as 'Leng', on October 24, 2026, at 09:40 for assaulting a 27-year-old woman while she was seated in her car at the intersection of Ladprao Road. The suspect was charged with assault,…
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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated on October 24, 2026, that while the current government consists of two main coalition partners, there is no closed door to adding a third party such as 'Gladdham' (Glaadtham) if their participation strengthens government stability and…
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On October 24, 2026, Anutin Charnvirakul, serving as both Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, delivered a speech on the occasion of the United Nations Day via Radio Thailand. The broadcast commemorated the 81st anniversary of the UN Charter's adoption on October 24, 1945,…
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On October 24, 2569 (2026), Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over a Buddhist chanting and alms-giving ceremony at Lumphini Park to honor the late Queen Sirikit. The event included the President of the National Assembly, the President of the Supreme Court, the…
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The Thai government will require online advertising platforms to verify the identity of advertisers before ads are published, effective November 1, 2026. This measure, under the 'No ID, No Ads' framework, aims to prevent fraudsters from using social media for scams. Advertisers…
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Lady Gaga has confirmed she will not delay her next album release following the birth of her first child, Rose Bean Polansky. The singer welcomed the baby in June with partner Michael Polansky. On October 19, Gaga posted a promotional clip for her beauty brand Haus Labs on…
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Senior Iranian officials told Reuters that Tehran has prepared plans to attack undersea communication cables and internet infrastructure in the Persian Gulf should the United States and Israel launch another attack on Iran. The reports state that while such an action could…
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On October 24, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Air Quality Information Center reported that PM2.5 levels averaged 28.9 micrograms per cubic meter between 05:00 and 07:00, a decrease from the previous day and within the standard limit of 37.5 micrograms per cubic meter.…
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Agriculture Minister Surayud Juangroongruangkit ordered the Department of Agriculture to urgently verify whether a private company's application for plant variety protection on four new basil varieties complies with Thai law. The minister stated that results would be provided…
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Typhoon Champi moved across Taiwan on Saturday (October 24), resulting in at least one death and over 500 injuries. The storm, which reached super typhoon status earlier this year with wind speeds up to 227 km/h near its center, caused power outages affecting more than 288,000…
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Dr. Samart Rachapolsri, former deputy head of the Pheu Thai Party and former Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deputy governor, posted an analysis on Facebook on October 24, 2026, regarding the State Railway of Thailand's (RFT) lawsuit against Asia Era Wan Co., Ltd. (CP…
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Prime Minister Anutin Chantawiboon stated on October 24 that the government remains open to forming a third-party alliance with political parties outside the current coalition, specifically mentioning the 'Palat' party, provided such a move strengthens the government and…
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On October 24, 2026, at 07:00 local time, Anutin Charnvirakul, serving as both Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, presided over a Buddhist chanting ceremony and merit-making alms-giving event at Lumphini Park. The event marked the death anniversary of Her Majesty Queen…
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The Thai government is accelerating measures to assist farmers affected by flooding, with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives preparing to submit a request to the Cabinet for approval of an initial central budget of 1,575.79 million baht. Preliminary data as of October…
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