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Bangkok Clears Over 10,000 Tonnes of Flood Trash

BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has already collected more than 10,000 tonnes of post-flood garbage as the water retreats across the capital, with a Buddy District task force accelerating recovery efforts.

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BANGKOK: The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has already collected more than 10,000 tonnes of post-flood garbage as the water retreats across the capital, with a Buddy District task force accelerating recovery efforts.

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Police

Authorities Seize Electronic Waste Mixed with Recyclables in Rayong Warehouse

Rayong authorities seized electronic circuit boards mixed with recyclable materials in a warehouse operating without a factory license. The Pollution Control Department, alongside industry and environmental officials, inspected five warehouses belonging to Rayong Industrial Company Limited and found machinery indicating illegal industrial activity. Investigators are tracing the source of the waste through labels on imported containers and will pursue legal action against those responsible.

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National

International Network Praises ThaiHealth as Health Funding Model

The International Network of Health Promotion Foundations praised Thailand's ThaiHealth as a leading example of a dedicated financing mechanism for disease prevention and health promotion. It highlighted ThaiHealth's sustainable funding model, which draws a 2% surcharge on tobacco and alcohol taxes, and its role in fostering innovation and cross-sector collaboration over the past two decades. The statement stressed that such financing is essential for reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and supporting universal health coverage.

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National

Thailand Hosts IMF-World Bank 2026 Meeting, Launches Anti-Scam Blueprint

Thailand hosted the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, welcoming nearly 20,000 foreign participants and earning praise from global financial leaders. The event produced the ‘Bangkok Blueprint,’ a set of twelve measures to combat cyber scams and financial fraud, and highlighted Thai soft power through traditional textiles. Domestically, the Bank of Thailand has tightened cash‑transaction rules and is monitoring digital‑asset flows to curb illicit money flows.

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Police

Thai-German Pilot Injured in Small Plane Crash Near Pattaya

PATTAYA – A Thai-German pilot was seriously injured when a small aircraft crashed into a wall at a scrap-buying business near a private airfield in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, on Tuesday. The crash occurred at about 11.30 on 13 October near Buraphathit Airfield, also known as Eastern Airport Pattaya, in Soi Thung Klom-Tan Man […]

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Tourism

IMF-World Bank Meetings Bangkok to Generate 2.25 Billion Baht

BANGKOK – The IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok are expected to generate up to 2.25 billion baht in economic activity, as Thailand seeks to turn the high-profile gathering into a springboard for luxury tourism and future international events. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said on Tuesday that the […]

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Police

Officials Probe Police Role in Khao San Pub Raid

Officials met at the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau to investigate police involvement in a raid on a Khao San Road pub, forming an investigation committee. They plan to discuss a Khao San Sandbox and revise outdated laws with business operators within three weeks.

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National

Man Diagnosed with Skin Parasite After Barefoot Rice Field Walk

A 58-year-old man developed cutaneous larva migrans after walking barefoot in a rice field, showing winding, itchy tracks on his left foot that expanded over several days. He was treated with albendazole and recovered fully within two weeks. Authorities warn against barefoot exposure to contaminated soil and advise seeking medical care for similar skin lesions.

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Community

Actress Nammphung Natrika Donates All Funeral Funds to Charity

Actress Nammphung Natrika said all money donated at her father’s funeral will go to charitable projects without any deductions. She thanked everyone who contributed and wished the merit would bring happiness, health and good fortune to them. Her father, Vichit Thammapreedanand, passed away at the age of 83.

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Community

Famous Curry Shop Offers Free Meals for King Bhumibol Anniversary

The owner of a famous curry rice shop in Surat Thani offered free meals to the public on October 13 to honor the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Seventy‑year‑old Itsarak Sakdapithak, who has run the shop for over 40 years, said the act is a merit‑making tribute he has performed for six years straight. The menu featured the shop’s usual selection of more than 30 dishes, available from morning until 3 p.m. or until the food ran out.

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Thailand Post Launches Ling-Om iStamp, Pre-Orders Top 10,000 Sets

Thailand Post and BEC World have launched a special iStamp collection featuring the Thai Girl Love actress duo Ling-Om, with pre‑orders already surpassing 10,000 sets. The stamps, based on three of the duo’s popular series, are priced at 720 baht and available for order until October 15, with domestic delivery starting in December and international shipping to 47 countries.

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