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On October 26, 2026, residents in Si Mueh Sot district, Prachinburi province, gathered at Wat Nong Sakae to sign a petition demanding the closure of an industrial factory following a chemical spill. The incident occurred after floodwaters from the factory area overflowed into…
Komchadluek ·
Former actress and triathlete Golp Kanyanalin Ithiwacharasin is currently in the spotlight following a social media dispute regarding her parking at a cafe near Suan Luang Rama IX Park. While she claims she was forced to post an embarrassing video by the cafe owner, the owner…
MGR Online ·
Thai police have identified the individual behind a Facebook page that posted fake bank transfer slips claiming to show a 7 million baht payment to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The user, identified as Chaiyarat, 26, from Nakhon Sawan province and formerly a member of the…
MGR Online ·
Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, launched on September 9, 2026, with sales beginning October 23, 2026. Early reports from media outlets including The Verge, PhoneArena, Macworld, iFixit, Reddit, India Today, and UNILAD highlight significant hardware issues,…
MGR Online ·
Heavy rain threatens southern provinces including Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Hat Yai, and Surat Thani from October 26 to 29 due to a strengthening monsoon trough. The Office of the National Water Resources warns of flash floods and river overflows; Ratchaprapha Reservoir in Surat…
The Thaiger - Thailand ·
Norwegian diplomatic officials met with citizen Nguyen Duc Thuan while he was in Vietnamese detention on October 16. Thuan, a human rights activist and member of the pro-democracy organization Viet Tan, stated during the visit that he is receiving diabetes tablets instead of the…
ScandAsia ·
The Mahidol Thai Traditional Orchestra (MTTO) was established to provide a professional platform for Thai musicians and composers, countering the nationalist view that traditional Thai music is purely indigenous. Professor Natthaya Natchanawakul of Mahidol University's College…
Matichon - Art & Culture ·
Chum Chum, a herbal drink brand founded by Pat and Pol Chansawangwech, has grown from a home recipe to over 16 locations in one year. The brand focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) grade ingredients to create functional drinks that balance the body's elements, such as…
The Momentum ·
Teerawat Wanichkam, a 48-year-old assistant store manager at a 7-Eleven branch in BITEC Bang Na, has gained widespread attention for his ability to communicate fluently in seven languages. Originally from Ayutthaya, he holds bachelor's degrees in communications and law, as well…
Khaosod English - 전체 ·
MFC Asset Management and BLJ Wann have filed a lawsuit against Royal Orchid Hotels (ROH) in the Bangkok South Civil Court regarding the breach of a lease and repurchase agreement for the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers. The dispute centers on ROH's failure to repurchase…
The Standard - 전체 ·
LUNAR, a GMMTV fandom character representing fans of Tipnaree Weerawatnodom and Rachanon Mahaworn, has released her first solo song titled 'LUNAR Is Here'. The track features a Sam Cha rhythm and is performed by the panda mascot with duck-like beak and feet. LUNAR previously…
The Matter ·
The Thai women's national volleyball team has been drawn into Group D alongside host nation United States, Mexico, and Greece for the 2027 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship. Thailand qualified via their 2026 Asian Championship title and entered as the world's…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
On October 26, 2026, Supreme Court President Weerapong Sudawong established five subcommittees to review and update standard sentencing guidelines for seven major offenses. The offenses include drug crimes, technology-related crimes under the 2023 Anti-Crime Measures Act,…
Naewna ·
A 70-year-old woman reported that her wallet containing over 2,000 baht was stolen from her bed at a hospital in Chiang Mai province while she was being transferred for an X-ray examination. The patient stated she left a black shoulder bag on her head of the bed before leaving…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
Thailand will host the International Flora Exposition (World Flora Expo) in Udon Thani province under the theme 'Diversity of Life: Connecting People, Water and Plants for Sustainable Living'. The event is scheduled to take place at Nong Dae Wetland Park from November 1, 2026,…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
On October 26, 2026, residents near Phuket Fantasei in Kamala District, Kathu District, Phuket Province, cast fishing nets into knee-deep floodwaters on a road following heavy overnight rainfall. The video, shared by Facebook user 'Greenwood sk', shows locals successfully…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
Film composer Hans Zimmer, known for scores in Disney animations like The Lion King and sci-fi epics like Dune, reportedly spends long hours in the studio but emphasizes that his work depends on creative inspiration rather than rigid schedules. He often arrives around noon,…
The Matter ·
The Mahidol Thai Traditional Orchestra (MTTO) was established in 2025 by the Thai and Eastern Music Department at Mahidol University's College of Performing Arts. Founded by lecturer Nampak Sri-Ban-Mongkol with support from department head Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuttaya Natjanawakul…
Matichon - Art & Culture ·
On October 25, 2026, local authorities and monks reported that the Zhengqing Metal recycling plant in Khao Hin Son subdistrict, Phanom Sarakham district, Chachoengsao province, was operating in violation of a closure order issued by Industry Minister Warawut Silapa-archa on…
Komchadluek ·
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Belavia Belarusian Airlines' inaugural non-stop scheduled service from Minsk to Suvarnabhumi Airport on October 26, 2026. The weekly flight departs every Sunday using an Airbus A330-200 with 281 seats. Starting October 29, the…
TAT Newsroom ·