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At a conference in Makati on October 22 attended by 180 participants, Norwegian Ambassador Kristian Netland urged that recycling solutions be tailored to Philippine conditions. Organized by the Norwegian Embassy with the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural…
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Sabiada Thai Seth, a Muslim woman of Patani descent from Uthai Thani who holds a Master's degree in law from the UK and serves as Thailand's Minister of Culture, aims to leverage local cultural assets for national development. Her mission involves promoting Thai identity…
Komchadluek ·
A monk was involved in a physical altercation at a buffet noodle shop in Surin province on October 25, 2026, allegedly after taking a charging cable without permission. The incident led to the monk's resignation from the Buddhist order.
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The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned on October 26, 2026, that continued rainfall could trigger flash floods in southern Thailand, with very heavy downpours expected in parts of six provinces. The 24-hour forecast covers the period from 6am on October 26 to 6am on…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
On September 23, Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Pro in Beijing. These devices feature a new rear interactive display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon flagship chip with a 2nm process, and an upgraded camera system co-developed with Leica. The company highlighted…
MGR Online ·
Police Major General Worasat Pisitbannakorn, commander of the Nong Chok District Police Station (N.1), led a rescue operation after a man wielding a knife took his wife and son hostage near Urupong Intersection on Phetchaburi Road. Drawing on specialized skills from his tenure…
MGR Online ·
The official Pokemon Asia Championship Series event known as the 2026-27 Thailand Premier Ball League is scheduled to take place at the National Stadium Sirikit Convention Center on October 24-25. Organized under the supervision of The Pokemon Company since 2020, this…
MGR Online ·
At the Teqball Tour - Si Racha 2026 held at Pacific Hall in Chonburi, Thailand, 17-year-old Thai player Pinnida Yuenwit shocked the crowd by defeating world No. 2 Kinga Barabasi of Romania 2-1 (12-8, 3-12, 12-8) in her first international singles match on October 24, 2026. The…
MGR Online ·
Taiwan suffered significant damage from Typhoon Champi as it moved through waters near the island's northeast coast between October 22 and 24. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, flash floods, and widespread tree falls. At least one person died and 616 were injured. Over…
MGR Online ·
On October 25, 2026, officials in Mueang Suphan Buri district, Suphan Buri province, arrested Ms. Nopran (surname withheld), a 46-year-old woman accused of selling methamphetamine disguised inside crepes. The operation involved local administration officers, military personnel…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
The Thailand Meteorological Department issued a weather forecast on October 25, 2026, predicting heavy to very heavy rain across the southern provinces from October 25 to 28. Northern and upper regions are expected to experience thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning, and flash…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
Subhasree Sudthampanun, Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, announced that new regulations limiting credit terms for trade transactions will take effect on November 2, 2026. The rules, published in the Royal Gazette on October 2, 2026, cap payment periods at 30 days for…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
Police in Bang Si Muang District arrested a 28-year-old man on October 24, 2026, for burglary after he lost over 2 million baht investing in gold trading apps. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Kriangsak (surname withheld), confessed to climbing through a window at a residence…
MGR Online ·
Surasak Chingnaworn, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Saraburi District 3 representing the Party Gladtham, passed away peacefully on the evening of October 24, 2026, at the age of 63 due to liver cancer. Pi Lick, MP for Kamphaeng Phet and Secretary-General of the Party…
Naewna ·
Vincent Kompany, the head coach of Bayern Munich, was hospitalized in Germany following a sudden collapse during training with the reserve team on October 23. German media outlet Bild reports that the Belgian manager's condition has stabilized after emergency treatment involving…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
The Office of Competition in Commerce (OCC) announced new credit term regulations effective November 2, 2026, to address long payment delays affecting Thai SMEs. The rules cap payment terms at 30 days for initial agricultural products and up to 45 days for general trade,…
Naewna ·
BamBam (Kant Phimuk Phuwakul) attended the exclusive 'scents of soul collection' event by JANUA at One Bangkok. He confirmed upcoming activities including a new event tomorrow, a concert titled '2026 K-POP MASTERZ SPECIAL LIVE IN BANGKOK' featuring BamBam, Jay B, and Mark next…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
Pai Lik, Secretary-General of the Paladart Party and Member of Parliament for Kamphaeng Phet, expressed condolences on Facebook regarding the death of Surasak Chingnwanorn, who served as a Member of Parliament for Saraburi District 3. Surasak, previously a manager at Nwanon Co.,…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
The Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) has upgraded the annual Fire Boat Festival in Nakhon Phanom province into a Signature Festival for 2026, featuring a drone light show of 800 units and electric-lit boats named 'Sattana Kra' on the Mekong River. The event runs from October 16…
MGR Online ·
On October 25, 2026, Ms. Thidakun Saenudom, Director of the Plant System Development and Certification Standards Division at the Department of Agriculture, announced that a total of 107 plant species are now eligible for new variety registration under Section 14. The list covers…
Naewna ·