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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that the 2026 Vegetarian Festival generated approximately 46.9 billion baht in spending, a 2.2% increase from the previous year, with Phuket leading southern provinces in tourist arrivals and revenue despite heavy rainfall and…
On October 25, 2026, the National Police Command (bch.n.) in Thailand arrested Ms. A, aged 17, and rescued Ms. B, aged 16, from a hotel room in Bang Na, Bangkok. The arrest was led by Major General Siam Boonsom, Deputy Commander of bch.n., Major General Pallop Aeromla, Acting…
Kasikornbank Securities (KS) projects the SET Index support levels at 1,555 and 1,540 points, with resistance at 1,590 and 1,605 points for the week of October 26-30, 2026. Key factors include central bank meetings (BoE on Oct 27-28, ECB on Oct 29, BOJ on Oct 29-30), US PCE and…
A TikTok user named mintwattanasin shared a video detailing the sudden death of his wife, 'Khun Kas', from acute leukemia. The couple had just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in August 2026 when her symptoms began two days before a planned trip to South Korea. She…
Economic growth in Thailand for the final quarter of 2026 and the full year is under scrutiny as agencies adjust GDP forecasts upward from previous targets, raising hopes for better-than-expected performance this year and continued growth next. Prime Minister Anutin…
Tris Rating data as of October 15, 2026, shows that 23 listed companies were downgraded since the start of 2026. The primary causes include weaker-than-expected operations, rising debt burdens, declining profitability, and liquidity constraints leading to default for some firms.…
The Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) has outlined its strategy for the year 2027, focusing on shifting from volume to value. Under the 'Amazing 5 Economy' framework and a 'Partnership 360' mechanism involving all sectors, TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatpaiboon aims to grow tourism…
On October 24, 2026, Thai police raided a condominium in the Pratunam area and arrested five Vietnamese nationals for illegally manufacturing and selling Pod K electronic cigarette cartridges mixed with the medical anesthetic etomidate. Officers seized 3,200 pods valued at over…
On October 25, Chonburi Governor Narit Niramaywong officially opened the annual Buffalo Running Festival at the central stage of Mueang Chonburi District Hall. The event, themed 'One and Only in Thailand, One and Only in the World,' featured a buffalo procession, cultural…
The archaeological park of Nieheowan in Yangyuan County, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, is emerging as a popular weekend destination for residents of Beijing. Accessible by high-speed rail from Beijing to Zhangjiakou (approximately one hour) followed by a drive on the…
Content creator Pacharnichcha, known as 'Maphrang' on TikTok channel 'Maphrang Long Bueang', left a hotel in Nakhon Phanom province after staff searched her room at 23:00 on October 24. The male owner accused her of bringing a cat into the room despite her profile picture being…
Immigration Bureau police arrested five Vietnamese nationals in the Pratunam area of Bangkok on October 24 after an undercover operation targeting a suspect nicknamed Suea. Officers seized 3,200 K-pods that tested positive for etomidate, a Category 2 psychotropic substance and…
Uthai Uthaisaek, Managing Director of Santisiri Public Company Limited, stated that the Headline property market is expected to recover following a slowdown caused by pandemic-related travel safety concerns. The company has launched 'The Standard Hua Hin Residence', a luxury…
On October 25, the Thai Immigration Bureau (สตม.) announced a raid targeting five Vietnamese nationals caught illegally manufacturing and selling 'Pod K', an electronic cigarette liquid laced with the psychoactive substance etomidate. The operation, led by Major General Nopasin…
On October 25, 2026, the Reu Bua tradition in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province, attracted continuous crowds of Thai and foreign tourists to witness the ancient custom. The highlight was the ceremony where people threw lotus flowers from riverbanks and boats on Samporng…
The Department of Mineral Resources has confirmed the discovery of the first meat-eating dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani province, dating back approximately 120 million years. The find was initially reported by a tourist who photographed tracks near a stream in Ban Phue…
On October 25, 2026, Major General Nopasin Puulsawat, Commander of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Police (Pat), and Inspector Pol. Atorn Polasit Sutthikaj, Head of Investigation Division, Border Control No. 1, ordered the arrest of five Vietnamese nationals caught…
On October 25, 2026, social media user Oraya Seebang reported black and smelly water flowing from a canal near the Phaya Nak statue onto Karon Beach in Phuket. The Facebook page 'Tamaha Chawrueng Tee Phuket' (Find the Truth in Phuket) visited the site and called on government…
On October 23, Nakhon Phanom Governor Saransak Sri Kruenetr presided over the opening of the 25th 'Opening the Legend of Phaya Nak Firework' light and sound show at Wat Si Bun Ruean in Nong Khai. The event, titled 'Great Buddhist Worship of the Naga Lamp: Dance Delight,' was a…
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the National Sports Office (NSO), and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) have approved a budget of 69 million baht to support Thai League 3 football clubs. The funding aims to strengthen regional clubs by improving management,…