Latest Thailand · Travel & society news and updates, with summaries, translations and original source links.
LOOKS, a beauty brand under Central Food Retail (Central Retail Group), reports growth in its skincare and vitamin categories from January to August 2026, with medical cosmetics growing more than three times the overall average and sleep-supporting vitamins up 30%. The company…
MGR Online ·
Unofficial results from an unofficial referendum held on Tuesday, October 20, indicate that 76% of voters in Alberta rejected a plan for a binding independence referendum and expressed a desire to remain part of Canada. CBC and CTV television stations projected a clear victory…
MGR Online ·
Opposition parties in Thailand have scheduled general debates to vote against confidence in Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Digital Economy and Society Minister Chayachon Chidchob, focusing on allegations regarding online gambling operations linked to a Member of…
MGR Online ·
Noble has wrapped its building at Phloen Chit with a large-scale design featuring characters from the 'A DEAL FAMILY' campaign, inviting consumers to identify their lifestyle fit. The initiative extends to special offers for eight condo projects located in Thonglor, Ari, Rama 9,…
The Momentum ·
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced on October 19 at Stockholm's Royal Palace that Ericsson, KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore will collaborate on next-generation positioning technologies using…
ScandAsia ·
Education Minister Prasert Chantaruangthong stated that the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) has established a committee to investigate an alleged fraud case involving a 'virtual field trip' project. The investigation, which began on Monday, October 19, 2026, is…
Komchadluek ·
On October 20, Ms. Sabida Thai Sethakul, Minister of Culture, announced that the Department of Cultural Promotion has integrated with 33 government agencies to establish guidelines for the Loy Krathong festival in 2569 (2026). The initiative, themed 'Loy Krathong Thai Thai:…
Matichon - Art & Culture ·
The web-based simulation game '1 in 8 Billion' allows players to be randomly assigned a birth location, family status, and financial standing across 172 countries. The game utilizes demographic, economic, and social data from sources including the United Nations, World Bank,…
The Matter ·
The family of Dutch television personality Emile Ratelband is seeking information regarding his whereabouts after failing to establish contact with him for nearly two years. Minou and Rolls Ratelband, the children of Emile, published a missing person appeal on LinkedIn on…
The Thaiger - Thailand ·
Sasirawan Intachot, known as 'Aum', won gold in the women's 200 metres T47 at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on October 20, 2026. She clocked 25.23 seconds in the final, breaking her own previous record set during the qualifying round. This victory marked Thailand's…
Khaosod English - 전체 ·
On October 19, 2026, Dr. Manthian Kanasawat, Director-General of Thailand's Disease Control Department (DOD), stated that the agency is monitoring health impacts on residents near an oil spill and hazardous waste dumping site in Prachinburi province. A screening team visited Koo…
Komchadluek ·
The Yananawa Police Station announced that traffic will be closed on four routes starting at 16:00 on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, for the Navaratri festival parade celebrating Vishakadashi at the Sri Mahamaya Temple (Wat Khao Silom). The closures affect Siam Road, Narathiwat…
Komchadluek ·
Junghan and Joshua of SEVENTEEN have released a new unit album titled DREAMSCAPE under the name JxJ. The seven-track project explores themes of dreams, inner desires, and vocal skills, blending imaginative worlds with reality to include both real-life aspirations and…
The Standard - 전체 ·
Astrologer Torthop (Mor Chang) announced on October 20, 2026, that the planet Jupiter has moved into a new position, bringing favorable changes to the signs of Leo and Aquarius. The forecast predicts improvements in career prospects, financial stability, relationships, and…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
Nusantara Atlas reports that wildfires in Indonesia burned approximately 1.92 million hectares between January and September 2026, with the actual area likely higher due to smoke obscuring satellite imagery. While the Indonesian government insists it can manage the situation…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
President Donald Trump stated he would hold a three-way summit with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, focusing primarily on nuclear weapons and disarmament. The proposed meeting, reportedly initiated by Putin, is scheduled outside the APEC summit in China in November. While Trump…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its seventh heavy-rain warning on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, forecasting persistent rain through October 25. The alert covers southern and eastern Thailand, with Bangkok and surrounding provinces also expecting increased rainfall.…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
The Thai Meteorological Department issued its seventh alert on October 20, 2026, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand until October 25, 2026. The forecast indicates continuous rain and localized heavy downpours affecting the East and South regions immediately,…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
Dr. Chanawat Chuantanikmongkol, an endocrinologist at Moot Plooyothin Hospital, highlights that bone health is influenced by metabolism, genetics, hormones, medications, and lifestyle, not just age or calcium intake. He notes that osteoporosis often develops silently without…
Naewna ·
Police officers from Chaiyaphruk Police Station in Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province, arrested three Buddhist monks on October 19 at 19:00 following a complaint received via the National Office Hotline 1111. The investigation revealed possession of 25 methamphetamine…
MGR Online ·