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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…
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returns on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Los Angeles, marking the brand's return to LA for the event after a 19-year gap. The show features an all-female lineup of artists including KATSEYE, Megan Moroney, Megan…
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The Chinese embassy in Thailand has issued a new travel warning advising citizens to exercise caution due to a series of kidnappings involving Chinese visitors. The South China Morning Post reported on October 18, 2026, that the notice specifically targets online influencers,…
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The official opening ceremony for the 5th Asian Para Games 'Aichi-Nagoya 2026' is scheduled for Sunday, October 18 at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Japan, starting at 16:00 Thailand time. The event will feature a torch made from clay sourced from three pottery production…
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The Thailand Meteorological Department issued its third alert on October 18, 2026, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected between October 18 and 25, 2026. The initial phase (October 18-20) affects the South and East regions, followed by increased rain in Northeastern…
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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rain across Thailand from Sunday, October 18, 2026, through October 25. Continuous rainfall is expected in the South and East regions on October 18–20, with heavier falls in some areas. Rainfall will…
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On October 18, 2026, at 05:00, Mr. Nutwut Daendee, Deputy Director-General of the Meteorological Department acting as Director-General, issued the third weather alert (No. 262/2569) regarding heavy to very heavy rainfall expected across Thailand from October 18 to 25, 2026. The…
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Following the removal of Article 370 in August 2019 and a broader effort to restore historical names, India has renamed several locations previously associated with Muslim rulers or Islamic terminology. The city of Allahabad is now Prayagraj; Aurangzeb Road is named after Abdul…
Naewna ·
Mor Kridon, a former famous astrologer in Thailand with over 20 years of experience and an 8 million follower social media following, has announced he is no longer predicting the fortunes of celebrities. He states this change comes after 10 years of preferring a peaceful life,…
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Motorists are being advised to avoid a section of Saeng Chuto Road in Kanchanaburi after the inbound lane collapsed near Om Teen Gai restaurant and the Banterng Kanchanaburi entertainment venue. The Public Relations Department's Kanchanaburi television station reported the…
The Thaiger - Thailand ·
Music tracks often resurface annually when their titles or themes match specific calendar months, cultural events like Pride Month or Christmas, or seasonal transitions. This phenomenon is driven by listener memories, social media memes, and artists leveraging these moments to…
The Standard - 전체 ·
A Facebook user identified as "Auntie Nu" stated she registered the trademark "NENE ROYAL" in Thailand and intended to gift the rights to Rattikan Amloy, known professionally as Nene Royal. The singer, a native of Phuket who recently won America's Got Talent, is the subject of…
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Immigration police in Thailand have detained a 37-year-old Chinese national identified only as Mr Wu at a luxury housing estate in Bangkok's Saphan Sung district on October 16. The arrest followed an investigation led by Immigration Bureau Division 3 under Commissioner Pol Lt…
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On October 17, 2026, heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood that severely damaged Highway 1194 between Huay Pho Village and Mae Sam Laep Village, near the Mae Mad Bridge, in Mae Hong Son Province. The rushing mountain water eroded the road surface, causing it to collapse and…
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Dr. Ekop Peianphiset, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, responded to Suphanat Minchanan, a Bangkok Member of Parliament from the People's Party, who incorrectly stated that the 5,290 million baht flood relief budget had been exhausted. Dr. Ekop accused MP Suphanat of…
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Chelsea Football Club, a prominent Premier League side, has issued an official statement confirming that right-back and team captain Reece James will undergo minor surgery to address a knee injury sustained during training. The incident occurred prior to Chelsea's 5-1 victory…
Thai Post - 전체 ·
Mr. Nikorn Soemklang, Minister of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), led a team of ministry executives and relevant agencies to Nakhon Sawan province to drive the 2027 fiscal year project titled 'MSDHS Nakhon Sawan Creates Happiness, Warm Homes,…
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The English Premier League's seventh matchday is set for Saturday, October 17, 2026, featuring five fixtures, with Liverpool hosting a trip south to face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford manager Keith Andrews has kept his unbeaten record intact this season…
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Baifern Pimchanok, a prominent Thai actress with a 20-year career in the entertainment industry, has taken legal action against individuals who…
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Tom Kruesothon, a prominent businessman also known as Julapas Kruesothon, has publicly criticized Dr. Karadee Liewpairoj, a member and candidate for the House of Representatives from the Pheu Thai Party (noted in source as 'Pheu Thai' contextually via opposition to Democrat…
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