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Kamol Kamontarut, an independent academic, posted on Facebook on October 23, 2024, criticizing the Thai government's waste management policies. He stated that toxic substances from hazardous waste spread through floodwaters into farmland, gardens, rivers, and canals,…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
Narathip Ruenphanawuti, leader of the Party for People (PPT), urged an end to internal disputes involving Piyabutr Saengkanokkul and Rakchanok Srinak. The conflict centers on accusations that Piyabutr's recent posts promoting 'Entertainment Democracy'—defined as reducing…
MGR Online ·
Bangkok Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested a 19-year-old man at a condominium in Ladprao District for storing nitrous oxide gas. The raid recovered 125 tanks of the gas, 6,400 valve caps, 5,410 balloons, and other items valued at 600,000 baht. Police charged the…
MGR Online ·
The Isuzu MU-X for the 2026 model year introduces a new 2.2-liter Bi-TURBO MAXFORCE diesel engine (code RZ4F) with 2,040 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, replacing the previous 3.0-liter 4JJ unit in specific trims. Available configurations include the ELEGANT 2WD, RS 2WD, and RS…
MGR Online ·
The Korean Embassy has released a list of receipt numbers for applicants who have received their electronic passports. The available receipt numbers are 14968, 15017, 15043, 15145, 15173, 15184, 15190, 15203, 15236, 15250, 15268, 15290, 15311, 15335, 15022, 15032, 15057, 15066,…
주태국 대한민국대사관 ·
On October 18, 2026, at approximately 03:00 local time in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, a suspect broke into the home of Ms. Lek (pseudonym), a 52-year-old woman, by prying open window bars and cutting through metal security bars. The suspect attempted to assault…
Komchadluek ·
Multiple websites worldwide were temporarily blocked after reports of a critical vulnerability in PHP, a language powering nearly 70% of global sites including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Slack, and Wikipedia. The flaw allows remote server compromise without login. Governments in…
The Matter ·
The Thailand Expressway Authority (ETCA) under the Ministry of Transport announced that toll fees will be waived at 63 toll plazas across three expressway routes on Friday, October 23, 2026, which is Chulalongkorn Day. The waiver applies from 00:01 to 24:00 hours (24 hours) to…
Komchadluek ·
Thailand's Trade Competition Commission is proposing new transparency rules for ride-hailing and delivery platforms following reports that some fees have soared by 400%. The commission has already suspended fee increases for six major operators until February 2027. Public…
The Thaiger - Thailand ·
The Royal Thai Army has accused Cambodia of utilizing the Preah Vihear Temple complex as a military base to launch attacks against Thai troops and civilian communities. On Wednesday, October 21, Army deputy spokesman Col. Ritcha Suksuwanon stated that Cambodia misrepresented the…
Khaosod English - 전체 ·
During a three-day state visit from October 19 to 21, 2026, Vietnamese President Tô Lâm and First Lady Ngô Phương Ly met with King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark. The programme included royal ceremonies, cultural exchanges, and scientific engagements at the Niels Bohr…
ScandAsia ·
Independent developer Jin Hwi-eus has released the AI-driven life simulation game '1 in 8 Billion', which utilizes United Nations population trend data from 2024 to randomly assign players a country of birth. The game incorporates real-world statistics including average life…
The Momentum ·
Under Thailand's 2017 Constitution, a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister or ministers requires signatures from at least one-fifth of all sitting MPs. If passed by more than half of total MPs, individual ministers must resign immediately; if the Prime Minister is…
Spring News ·
On October 21, 2026, at the National Assembly building, Anutin Charnviragool, serving as Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and leader of the Pheuak Party, joined a birthday celebration for Ms. Suphanan Panjathip, a Member of Parliament from Chiang Mai District 6…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
An international study led by the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Australia analyzed data from over 460,000 American adults aged 50 to 71 who participated in surveys during the mid-1990s and were followed for nearly two decades. The research found that while…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
Astrologer Thotpor 'Mor Chong' posted a warning on social media advising three specific zodiac signs—Cancer (September 17–October 17), Aries (April 14–May 14), and Capricorn (January 15–February 12)—to exercise caution with their speech, noting that words spoken without thought…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a four-day heavy rain warning for eastern and southern Thailand at 5am on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Persistent rainfall, including heavy to very heavy downpours in some areas, is forecast to continue through October 25. The TMD…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
On October 21, Vice Governor Wisanu Thiphampong of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and officials from the Traffic and Transport Department attended the second meeting of the committee driving the policy to set unified rail fares aimed at reducing living costs. The…
The Standard - 전체 ·
On October 22, 2026, independent legal scholar and former Supreme Court judge Wats TingSomit posted on Facebook analyzing a complaint filed against five prominent Thai figures regarding their actions at polling stations during the February 22, 2026 election. The complainant,…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
The Royal Thai Navy is conducting a full-scale rehearsal of the 'Khao Phra Yutha Thang Chon Marak' (Grand Water Procession) on October 21, 2026, to prepare for the royal Kathina ceremony scheduled for November 6, 2026. The procession will feature 52 royal boats and 2,200…
Komchadluek ·