PHUKET: Border Patrol Police have arrested a 27-year-old man and seized more than 166 grammes of crystal meth and 403 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in Kathu.
PHUKET: Border Patrol Police have arrested a 27-year-old man and seized more than 166 grammes of crystal meth and 403 methamphetamine pills (ya bah) in Kathu.
Chaiyaphum's Nong Bua Daeng district hosted its annual Bun Kathin festival featuring nine giant candle trees over six meters tall paraded along a cultural street. Government officials, local MP 'Idear', and Miss World 2025 'Opal' joined thousands of residents and tourists for the opening ceremony and traditional performances. The festival preserves Buddhist traditions and local wisdom while promoting cultural tourism in the northeastern province.
The park lists AIS at all five places it names, from Ko Ha to the cave, and calls the signal on Ko Rok poor. Beyond that list we found no independent coverage data, only eSIM sellers.
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The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for October 22-25, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain in the South and East, with thunderstorms and strong winds in Bangkok and central regions. Authorities warn of flash floods, mudslides, and waves over three meters in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, urging residents and mariners to exercise caution.
A 15-year-old honor student from Sangkhla Buri was arrested at the Thong Pha Phum bus terminal with 4,038 methamphetamine pills hidden in her hoodie. She said she was paid 2,000 baht to deliver a package during her school break, not knowing it contained drugs. Police are now hunting the syndicate that hired her.
A 33-year-old delivery driver was arrested in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, for breaking into a 52-year-old woman's home and attempting to rape her while intoxicated and under the influence of drugs. The suspect fled wearing the victim's underwear but was apprehended within a day. He faces charges of indecent assault, attempted rape, and nighttime trespassing.
A pregnant woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl inside a car on a Chonburi roadside while being rushed to Panthong Hospital. Rescue workers and hospital staff assisted with the delivery before transporting both mother and child to the hospital. The driver, experiencing his first such emergency, plans to use his license plate numbers for the lottery.
Sports influencer Golf Kannalin alleges she was coerced by a Railway Park restaurant owner into posting a scripted self-incriminating confession on social media. The dispute began when the owner abruptly ended a two-week trial collaboration, verbally abused Golf's team, and brought uniformed men who detained her manager and staff. Golf complied with the demands only to secure her team's release, and the incident has been reported to police.
Yala police arrested two youths, aged 23 and 17, within 12 hours of a fatal shooting and stabbing that killed a 19-year-old man in the city center. The attack stemmed from a two-month feud between rival youth groups in Krong Pinang district. Police seized a homemade shotgun, a folding knife, a motorcycle, and clothing worn during the crime, and have charged both suspects with murder.
Thai para-badminton star Pot Natthapong Meechai reached the men's singles SH6 final at the Asian Para Games in Japan after a dominant 21-4, 21-17 semi-final win over China's Zeng Qingtao. He will face fellow Chinese player Lin Naili in the gold-medal match on October 3.
The Pattana Triathlon Festival 2026 concluded in Chonburi after two days of competition with over 700 athletes participating in swimming, cycling, and running events. Loc Linard and Wanlika Wongworratheva won the long-distance individual categories. Supported by TAT and local authorities, the event aims to boost sports tourism in the province.
