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On October 19, 2026, Industry Minister Warawut Silapa-archa visited Prachinburi province to oversee the aftermath of an oil leak from a facility operated by Green Environment Technology Co., Ltd. in Srimahaphot district. While urging the company to remediate damages and prepare…
MGR Online ·
On October 19 at 20:40, former Songkhla MP Sirichok Sopha posted on his Facebook page regarding a statement by Chaiyaphum MP Suchada Sang Thanaprasert of the Bhumibol Party. Suchada admitted that her husband, Mr. Taiyang Chang, holds a 1% stake in the online gambling website…
MGR Online ·
Former professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, who pioneered the sport's global recognition through his 1999 X Games 900-degree spin record and the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game series, now manages a daily routine that prioritizes family time, health maintenance following past…
The Matter ·
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Virgin Atlantic flight VS214 at Phuket International Airport on October 19, 2026, marking the start of a new seasonal non-stop route from London Heathrow. Operating three times weekly during the 2026–2027 UK winter season until…
TAT Newsroom ·
Siam Dantri Yamaha Co., Ltd., part of the Siam Koral Group, presented musical instruments and audio equipment from Yamaha along with air purifiers from DAIKIN to the marching band of Ratchaburi College. The donation, valued at over 700,000 baht, supports music education and…
The Momentum ·
The Ministry of Education in Thailand, through the Office of Vocational Education (OVE), has expanded its 'Vocational Volunteers' (Fix It Center) initiative to 140 service points across the country. The program runs from September 27 to October 30, 2026, offering free vehicle…
Komchadluek ·
The Bangkok Theatre Festival (BTF) 2026 is scheduled to run from November 14 to 29 at four venues in the capital. The festival features 103 performances by Thai and international artists, including National Artists, emerging theatre-makers, and experienced performers. The…
Nation Thailand - Art & Culture ·
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam is scheduled to meet with business leaders from Ericsson, Spotify, and Volvo during his state visit to Sweden, which runs from October 19 to 21. The official programme includes discussions on digital infrastructure, artificial…
ScandAsia ·
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts that Thailand's cold season will begin next week, approximately a week later than usual, with average temperatures expected to be warmer than normal due to strengthening El Niño conditions. While the lower north and northeast…
The Thaiger - Thailand ·
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) Governor Kanchapoj Udomthamphakdee announced that the eastern section of the Orange Line, running from Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri, is scheduled to begin trial operations in December 2027, with paid services launching…
Khaosod English - 전체 ·
On October 19, Chaiya Tabtiphavatana, president of the Alumni Association of Thailand's University of Commerce, reported that the charity concert marking the association's 50th anniversary held on the evening of October 17 at Anoma 1, Anoma Grand Hotel in Bangkok, was a great…
Matichon - Art & Culture ·
Nikorn Det Polangkun, Thailand's Ambassador to France, told THE STANDARD that protests across France have begun to subside in many cities, including Paris, where residents are resuming normal activities. As of the report, no Thai nationals had reported being injured or affected…
The Standard - 전체 ·
Police in Pattani Province, Thailand, investigated a fatal accident on October 19, 2026, where a Suzuki sedan driven by Mr. Chanchai (surname withheld) exploded its front right tire at 06:50 local time. The vehicle lost control, struck a 65-year-old woman cycling for exercise,…
Khaosod - 전체 ·
The Thai Meteorological Department issued a forecast for October 19, 2026, predicting continuous heavy rain across the eastern and southern regions, with Bangkok and surrounding areas facing a 70% chance of thunderstorms. The department advises caution due to risks of flash…
Naewna ·
On October 19, 2026, at 5am Thai time, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) released announcement number 264/2569 forecasting heavy to very heavy rain across parts of Thailand until October 25. Initial rainfall is expected in the South and East on October 19–20, driven by a…
Nation Thailand - Society ·
Mr. Nutwut Daendee, Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department acting as Director-General, issued the fifth advisory (No. 264/2569) on October 19, 2026, at 05:00 regarding heavy to very heavy rain expected across Thailand from October 19-25, 2026. The advisory…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 ended on October 18, 2026, with thousands of locals and tourists gathering to witness the 'Song Phra' ceremony. Processions from various temples moved through Phuket city streets toward Cape Rachadamnoan Bridge Rock to return the highest…
MGR Online ·
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam will visit Denmark from October 19 to 21, 2026. The state visit aims to elevate bilateral relations, strengthen political trust, and define strategic directions for cooperation in…
ScandAsia ·
Suachat Chomklin, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, directed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to coordinate with local agencies to address an oil film detected in Prachinburi province. Despite receding floodwaters, officials are monitoring water quality in Si…
Komchadluek ·
On October 17, 2026, Metropolitan police rescued a university student in Bangkok who had been manipulated by a call-centre scam gang. The gang coerced the student into isolating themselves and staging a fake kidnapping to pressure their parents for ransom. Police located the…
Khaosod English - 전체 ·