Flood Death Toll Rises to 76 Across Thailand Since Mid-September

Thai Deputy PM Calls for ASEAN Opportunity Amid Economic Storm

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas warned that the country faces multiple global economic pressures, comparing it to a small boat in a storm, while urging swift action to seize opportunities from ASEAN’s 700‑million‑person market. He called for attracting foreign investment in high‑growth sectors, upgrading skills through the Skill Bridge program, and reducing bureaucratic barriers to keep private investment growing. The goal is to ensure Thai businesses and workers can board the incoming high‑speed train of opportunity and boost national competitiveness.

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Former Democrat MP Claims Bhumjaithai Received Donations Before MP Swearing-In

Former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopa alleges that Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Sang Thaenthap donated 150,000 baht to the party before becoming an MP, questioning how Parliament could deduct a salary for a non‑MP. He notes the donations stopped after she moved to a different ministry, raising doubts about the funds' source. Sirichok calls on the party to provide a full explanation of its donation‑receipt system.

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Bank Staff Foil Call-Center Scam, Save Pensioner's 2 Million Baht

Bank employees in Khun Thale, Surat Thani, spotted a suspicious withdrawal request from a 62-year-old pensioner and alerted police, thwarting a call-center scam that could have stolen over 2 million baht. The woman had already lost about 226,300 baht in earlier transfers to fraudsters posing as a share-app promoter. Police and bank staff worked together to secure her funds and provide guidance on avoiding future fraud.

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Weather

Alligator Fish Escape Flooded Pond in Chachoengsao

More than 300 large alligator fish escaped from a flooded pond at Bung Samran fish farm in Chachoengsao after heavy rains inundated the area. Only about 40–50 have been recaptured, while the owner reports severe damage to the facility and ongoing costs to run aeration equipment. Authorities are being urged to open floodgates to drain the water and prevent further ecological and health risks.

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Wild Elephant Found Dead in Loei Field, Suspected Electric Shock

A wild male elephant was found dead in a rice field near the Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary in Loei province. Officials suspect the animal died from an electric shock after discovering a homemade electric fence erected by villagers nearby. Authorities are collecting evidence and plan to pursue legal action, with a veterinary team set to conduct a further examination on October 16.

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Elderly Driver Strands Car on Motorcycle U-Turn Bridge

SAMUT SAKHON — 15 October 2026, An 83-year-old woman accidentally drove her Nissan sedan onto a motorcycle U-turn bridge in Samut Sakhon, leaving the car stranded with three tyres burst and damaging the bridge. Police were alerted at 13:50 to a car stuck on the motorcycle U-turn bridge near the entrance to Wat Chong Lom, […]

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Israeli Doctor Charged with Smuggling Thai Plants

An Israeli doctor returning from Thailand faces legal proceedings after customs officers found about 300 banana and staghorn fern seedlings in five suitcases at Ben-Gurion Airport is Israel. The man, a resident of central Israel, was stopped after entering the airport’s green customs channel, according to Israel’s Agriculture and Food Security Ministry. Customs inspectors found […]

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Kart Racer Apologizes, Demands Rematch After Rival's Illegal Engine Protest

Por Tanupat publicly apologized to fellow racers Nott and Chompu after protesting the legality of rival Nong Phayu’s winning kart in the TrueVisions Championship 2026 Cadet B class. He accused the kart builder and inspectors of using an illegal 2014 engine, demanding a rematch under identical equipment and calling for accountability. Por also praised Phayu’s driving talent while urging fairness and expressing regret for the distress caused.

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Thai Golfer Pavit Tangkamolprasert Tied for Fourth at SJM Macao Open

Thai golfer Pavit Tangkamolprasert shot a 5-under-par 65 to tie for fourth place in the first round of the SJM Macao Open in Macau, one stroke behind the leaders. He praised his driving and putting despite challenging winds, while fellow Thais Pooch Sodmop Kaewkanya (66) and Ithipat Buruthammarat, Setthi Prakongwet, and Rachanopong Yupprayong (each 67) also posted solid scores. The US$1 million tournament continues through October 18 at the Macau Golf and Country Club.

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