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Thailand Eyes Forced Sales of Illegally Held Foreign Land

BANGKOK: Thailand’s government said yesterday (Oct 19) it could force the sale of up to 2,300 plots of land worth more than US$400 million (B13.4 billion) as part of a crackdown on property held unlawfully by foreigners.

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BANGKOK: Thailand’s government said yesterday (Oct 19) it could force the sale of up to 2,300 plots of land worth more than US$400 million (B13.4 billion) as part of a crackdown on property held unlawfully by foreigners.

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Triphop Limpaphat to Address Cancellation of Two TV Shows

Triphop Limpaphat will hold a press conference on October 21 to discuss the cancellation of his TV shows 'Toy's Kitchen' and 'Today Show'. His company, Born Operation Co., Ltd., announced it will shut down on November 30, 2026, laying off all staff due to a severe economic downturn. The news has shocked fans of the popular programs.

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Car Hits Sidecar in Karon, Six Injured Including German Tourists

PHUKET: Six people, including three German tourists aged 2, 7 and 45, suffered minor injuries when a car struck a motorcycle sidecar selling fried meatballs and sent it into pedestrians in Karon yesterday (Oct 19).

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Thai Actor Fort Apologizes for Past Controversy at Sephora Event

Thai actor Fort Natthawut Jirochntikul apologized sincerely for a past controversy during his appearance at the SEPHORA 12th Anniversary Event in Bangkok. He said he felt stressed and regretful about his earlier remarks, insisting he never intended to hurt anyone. Fort pledged to be more cautious with his words moving forward.

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Young Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Stopped Cars in Pattaya

A 28‑year‑old driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his black Haval into a line of vehicles stopped at a red light in Pattaya, triggering a chain‑reaction collision that damaged nearly ten cars and motorcycles and injured eight people. Police say the driver showed no signs of alcohol intoxication and are reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements to establish the cause of the accident.

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Driver Hits Phuket Traffic Officer, Flees Scene

PHUKET: A driver who struck a Thalang traffic police officer on Thepkrasattri Rd and fled without stopping has yet to be identified, with police reviewing CCTV footage to track down the suspect.

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Thai MP and Husband Meet DSI Over Alleged Gambling Shares

MP Idear and her husband appeared before Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation to explain allegations that he once held a 1.4% stake in an online gambling site linked to a scam network. The DSI is investigating the husband’s possible involvement with scammer and online gambling networks through shares in Shuffle.com, which is registered in Curaçao. The couple arrived early for their 10 a.m. meeting and stated that the shares were sold before she became a parliament member.

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Khao Kheow Zoo Welcomes New White Rhino Calf, Seeks Name

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi celebrated the birth of a male white rhino calf on World Rhino Day, September 22, 2026. The zoo is letting the public vote on a name for the calf, with options such as Rotthai, Trailer, Tractor, and Backhoe, and offering cash prizes and souvenirs. Voting ends October 27, 2026, and the winner will be announced on November 3, 2026.

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Thai Sprinter Breaks Record, Wins 200m Gold at Asian Para Games

NAGOYA, Japan — 20 October 2026, Thai sprinter Sasirawan Intachot broke her own Asian Para Games record for the second time in two days to win gold in the women’s 200 metres T47 at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Known as “Aum,” Sasirawan clocked 25.23 seconds in the final, improving on the […]

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Thai Bhumjaithai MP Slammed Over Gambling Shares

Opposition MP Rakchanok Srinok accused the Bhumjaithai Party of disrespecting Thai voters after it emerged that MP Suchada Sang Thantrap's husband once held a stake in an online gambling company. Suchada said she sold the shares before taking office and therefore did not declare them to the anti‑corruption watchdog. A new ethics complaint has been filed against her over the alleged undisclosed shareholding.

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Watchdogs Monitor Songkhla Flood Repair Funds Over 600 Million Baht

Thailand's anti‑corruption agency and state audit office are scrutinizing a 600‑million‑baht budget earmarked for 23 flood‑damage irrigation repair projects in Songkhla Province. Auditors uncovered inflated cost estimates in one reservoir project, leading to a correction that saved the state 16–17 million baht. The oversight bodies will monitor all projects closely to prevent corruption and ensure funds are used transparently and efficiently.

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