National

King and Queen Honor Rama IX at Memorial Ceremony

On October 13, 2026, King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida visited the King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monument in Bangkok to lay a wreath and observe King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya accompanied them. The royal couple then proceeded to the Grand Palace's Amarin Throne Hall to continue the merit-making ceremony.

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The King and Queen proceeded to the monument, placed the wreath, lit incense and candles, and paid their respects. Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya also joined them in the ceremony. Afterwards, they moved to the Amarin Throne Hall in the Grand Palace to continue the royal merit-making rites for King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day 2026.

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Police

Chanthaburi Police Arrest 27-Year-Old With Ice and Ya Ba

Chanthaburi police arrested a 27-year-old man after seizing significant quantities of ice and ya ba, along with drug paraphernalia and a vehicle, valued at 260,000 baht. The suspect faces charges of drug trafficking and related offenses. He has been taken to Pong Nam Ron Police Station for further legal action.

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National

Opposition Files No-Confidence Debate Against PM and 18 Ministers

Thailand’s opposition has filed a no‑confidence debate motion under Article 151 of the constitution targeting the prime minister and 18 ministers. Government officials have dismissed the move as ‘entertainment democracy,’ urging instead that the ruling side prepare evidence and answer questions rather than belittle the oversight process. The debate will test both the government’s accountability and the opposition’s responsibility to substantiate its claims with facts.

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Police

Police Arrest Pickpocket at Bangkok Vegetarian Festival

Police arrested a 45‑year‑old pickpocket named Piti‑nat at the Yaowarat Shopping Center during Bangkok’s vegetarian festival. He had been detained at least seven times before for similar theft offenses. The arrest followed a report of a woman’s phone and cash stolen at a nearby shrine on October 11.

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National

Social Security Board Election Sees Record Turnout Across Thailand

Thailand's Social Security Board election saw record turnout, with over one million voters—12,200 employers and 991,415 insured members—participating nationwide. Candidates from the Progressive Social Security team won commanding leads for all seven employee and seven employer seats. Official results are expected within 30 days, pending any legal challenges regarding candidate eligibility.

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Former Energy Minister Urges Thailand to Accelerate DX-NX for Growth

Former Energy Minister Narongchai Akrasanee spoke at the IMF annual meeting, urging Thailand to build on its 35‑year strengths and accelerate digital (DX) and energy (NX) transformations to boost productivity. He outlined the need to restructure businesses, attract foreign talent, and give provinces more autonomy to create future‑ready firms.

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Regional

AFC Beach Soccer Cup 2026 Opens Free in Phang Nga

The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2026 will take place in Phang Nga with free admission and live broadcasts on TrueVisions Now. Authorities have heightened security to prevent a repeat of past fireworks incidents that led to large fines. The Thailand national beach soccer team, coached by Ek Setsadakorn Chuen-ta, is preparing for the tournament from November 18 to 28 at Ban Nam Kem Beach Soccer Stadium.

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Thai Brand LEPAS Launches Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in China

LEPAS, a Thai brand, is launching its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in Wuhu, China, from October 18–24, 2026, as part of the Chery International User Summit. The event features the debut of the Global Elegance Promenade, a street showcasing diverse cultural expressions of elegant living in the new‑energy vehicle era. Through local partnerships, immersive experiences and user collaboration, LEPAS aims to co‑create a global vision of elegance that respects local traditions.

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Community

Go-kart Racing Controversy Prompts Call for Kids' Final Showdown

Ya Motor Sport’s Chanya livestreamed to apologize for a controversial social media post that called a young go‑kart racer a 'special child,' saying the remark was not aimed at any specific driver. He explained that a 2014 cylinder head had been illegally fitted to a kart in a One‑Make race, arguing that even if it did not affect power, it still counts as a modification. Chanya urged officials to be more careful, asked adults not to use kids for commercial gain, and suggested letting the children settle the dispute on the final track.

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Police

Father Seeks Help After Autistic Son’s Mysterious Death

An 8‑year‑old autistic boy died under suspicious circumstances after living with his mother and her new husband for less than a month. The father, aided by the Pavina Hongsakul Foundation, secured the body for autopsy, which revealed severe internal injuries indicative of abuse. Police have opened an investigation into the mother and stepfather.

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National

Thai Air Force to Procure More Gripen Jets by 2029

BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Air Force plans to proceed with the second phase of its Gripen fighter jet procurement project, with funding included in the fiscal 2027 budget, Air Force chief ACM Seksan Khantha said on Monday. Speaking on 12 October, Seksan said the procurement was intended to strengthen Thailand’s defence capabilities against potential […]

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