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A grandmother in Buriram has called for an end to bullying following the suicide of her 15-year-old granddaughter. The teenager died at home on Saturday after reportedly being mocked by classmates over her weight, which exceeded 80 kilogrammes, and her curly hair. Police…
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On October 24, 2026, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida attended a ceremony at Dusit Maha Prasat Hall in the Grand Palace to observe one year since the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Sirikit. Princess Siriwanvarini Nariratana Kanya also accompanied them. Other royal…
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In a Thai League One derby match at Chaochang Arena, Srisaket United defeated league leaders and defending champions Buriram United 3-2. Srisaket took a 2-0 lead with goals from Patrick Walverde (26th minute) and Jeferson Vieira (31st minute). Buriram equalized to make it 2-2…
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On October 24, 2026, at 17:22, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Sirikit accompanied by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn attended a royal ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Sirikit at Dusit Maha Prasat Hall in the Grand Palace.…
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Education Minister Prasert Chantaruangthong officially opened the Skywalk at Khao Khuean Luan in Sikhiw District, Nakhon Ratchasima, on October 24, 2026. The project, funded with a total budget of 120 million baht from the Department of Tourism for fiscal year 2568, features a…
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Following a severe cybersecurity incident caused by a critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language discovered by AI from Google and OpenAI, which led to website outages across Europe and millions of cyberattacks, the UK government has urged citizens to prepare…
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A foreign player from Buriram United, identified as Alex (Alexandru Tudor), donated personal funds to purchase football cleats for students at a Border Patrol Police (BPP) school after observing them training in scout shoes during an event. The incident occurred at the team's…
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The CP Group issued a statement today (October 24) refuting allegations that it has registered nationwide protection for Thai basil leaves, which would prevent farmers and the public from planting or trading the crop without permission. The group confirmed that the initiative to…
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On October 24, 2026, at 17:22, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida traveled to Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace for a royal ceremony commemorating the one-year anniversary of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn,…
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The Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group issued a statement on October 24, 2026, to address false allegations that the group and its senior chairman, Mr. Thanin Jirawongnothai, sought protection for new basil varieties nationwide, thereby preventing farmers from growing or trading the…
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On October 24, 2026 (B.E. 2569), an excavator operated by Wan Kamsee was driving along a border road construction site between Chok Kaban Som and Chok Phrik at the 2-3 border marker in Surin province when it stepped on a suspected anti-tank landmine. The explosion caused the…
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Highway Police in Thailand arrested a suspect involved in laundering money for an international call center gang by purchasing gold through online applications. The operation caused damages exceeding 8 million baht. Police intercepted the suspect, Mr. Pongsak (46), who was…
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On October 24, 2024, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Royal Thai Police arrested Ms. Sudapata, 23, in Samut district, Kalasin province, on warrants issued by Maha Sarakham Court on October 21, 2024. She is charged with human trafficking for exploitation through…
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Police from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Thailand's Royal Thai Police, led by Deputy Police General Natsak Chaoanasi and CID Director-General Police Colonel Pol. Gen. Patsadik Bubpasuwan, executed a joint operation on October 24 to arrest eight members of an…
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On October 24, 2026, Dr. Ekophat Peenphesuan, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, criticized the Thailand Endowment Foundation (Sass) for allegedly organizing a smoking-free society meeting at a luxury hotel in Koh Samui. The event was scheduled for October 26, 2026,…
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On October 24, 2026 (B.E. 2569), Port Authority FC defeated Rayong FC 4-1 at PAT Stadium in a Thai League 1 match. Goals for Port Authority were scored by Worachit Kanitsribampen (6th minute), Theeradet Phuephimai (17th minute), Bruno Moreira (22nd minute), and Perd Nee…
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Director of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Niran Phongsitthavoron, addressed claims that Bangkok was coerced into contributing 200 million baht to flood relief efforts. He stated that requiring financially capable local governments like Bangkok to…
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The Thai Transport Ministry has directed all southern airports managed by the Department of Airports to prepare for heavy rainfall and maintain continuous 24-hour monitoring. This directive follows a flood warning issued for 10 provinces from October 23 to October 26, 2026.…
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On October 23, 2026, Bangkok Metropolitan Police arrested two individuals at a condominium in Huai Khwang District. The primary suspect, an Israeli national named Tomer (surname withheld), aged 54, was caught with 15 grams of methamphetamine and 50 packets containing the drug.…
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Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the nation on Saturday, 24 October 2026, marking the 81st anniversary of the United Nations Charter. Speaking at 7:30am Bangkok time, he described Thailand as a 'bridge' for international cooperation, citing…
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