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Bangkok authorities have issued an orange-level pollution warning for three districts on Saturday morning (October 24) after PM2.5 concentrations exceeded the updated regulatory standard of 37.5 µg/m³. Despite rainfall covering 30 per cent of the metropolitan area, air quality…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
Volunteers from the Siam Rayong Rescue Foundation were celebrating a colleague's birthday at their headquarters in Nikhom Phatthana industrial estate on October 24, 2026. While preparing candles and cake for the surprise, the radio station received an urgent report of a…
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On 24 October 2026, police forces in Bangkok successfully ended a hostage incident beneath the Yommarat flyover. The event occurred on Phetchaburi Road in the Ratchathewi district, under the jurisdiction of the Phaya Thai Police Station. An alert was received by the Bangkok…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
The Transport Ministry is advancing nine infrastructure projects in southern Thailand valued at over THB240 billion. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn outlined the strategy on October 20, 2026, citing heavy reliance on the Phetkasem and Rama…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
On October 23, 2026, Bangkok police arrested a 54-year-old Israeli man identified as Tomer at a condominium in Huai Khwang. Authorities accused him of overstaying his visa by 2,095 days and jointly possessing crystal methamphetamine. A 44-year-old Thai woman named Phatchanok was…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
On October 24, 2026, Royal Thai Army spokesman Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree rejected Cambodian allegations that military activities at Ta Muen Thom, Ta Kwai, and Khana temples violated Cambodian sovereignty. The Thai army stated these sites are under Thai sovereignty and that…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
Assoc. Prof. Tawida Kamolwech, Deputy Governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), confirmed that the city has transferred 200 million baht in supplementary flood relief funds to the Savings Bank. The transfer was made following pressure from MP Supanat Minchanon of…
Komchadluek ·
Chalom Jeanchan, a 67-year-old former dancer from Nang Lue subdistrict in Muang district, Chainat province, passed away from colon cancer. Her funeral took place on October 22 at Wat Wang Khian, adhering to her specific requests: mourners wore bright clothing instead of black,…
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Ms. Sabida Thai Seth, Minister of Culture, presided over the opening ceremony of the 31st National Book Fair (BOOK EXPO THAILAND 2026) on October 23 at the Central Stage, Halls 5-7, LG Floor, Sirikit National Convention Center. The event, themed 'Unread Message: You Receive a…
Matichon - Art & Culture ·
The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reports that flooding has receded to 16 provinces and Bangkok. The death toll specifically within these currently flooded areas stands at 64, a figure that fluctuates as provinces are removed from the active flood list rather…
The Thaiger - Thailand ·
Surachai Juirungroj, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, stated on October 24 that he has ordered the Department of Agricultural Technology to investigate a patent application by CP Ram Co., Ltd. for four new basil leaf varieties. The minister emphasized protecting…
The Standard - 전체 ·
A Thai media article questions the narrative that Generation Z is reading less, suggesting instead that reading channels have evolved to include free fan fiction, public domain literature, and web comics. The report defines 'Purple Prose'—a term originating from Roman poet…
The Momentum ·
At approximately 3:36 AM on October 24, 2026, a Greek national aged 58 became stuck in a second-hand Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck on the sandy beach at Dong Tal Curve, Jomtien Beach, Pattaya, Chonburi. The driver attempted to test the vehicle's performance and its ability to…
Komchadluek ·
Surveillance footage captured a male suspect breaking into a coin-operated laundry shop in Kuchinarai district, Kalasin province, on the early morning of October 23, 2026. The intruder, wearing a short-sleeved shirt with blue-white-black patterns, black trousers, flip-flops, and…
Komchadluek ·
An accident occurred on the evening of October 23, 2026, during the traditional Bang Phli Reception Festival in Samrong Canal, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. A passenger boat sank after colliding with another vessel. Eight people were injured, including a…
Komchadluek ·
On October 24, 2026, at Thung Tham Luang, Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakol stated that rising fuel prices are driven by fluctuating crude oil costs. He announced that the Cabinet would consider reducing excise taxes on E20 fuel on Tuesday, October…
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Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchat Chomklin stated on October 24, 2026, at Thung Tham Luang that he does not easily believe reports without verification. Addressing allegations that the husband of Ms. Pannada Wong-udee (Bum), president of the Organization for…
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The Thailand Meteorological Department issued its second advisory on October 24, 2026, warning of heavy rainfall and unstable weather conditions affecting the country from October 24 to October 28, 2026. The advisory highlights a risk of flash floods and flash floods in…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
The Meteorological Department of Thailand issued a forecast for October 24, 2026, warning that the southern region will experience continuous rain covering 60-70% of the area with heavy rainfall in some parts, raising concerns about flash floods and flash floods. Meanwhile,…
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CP Ram Managing Director Wiset Visitsitwinyu addressed concerns regarding the registration of four new basil varieties named 'Kaeo Juri' (01-04). The company confirmed that the patent covers only these specific new breeds developed with Kasetsart University over more than 10…
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