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Over 2,000 Spirit Mediums Join Phuket's Jui Tui Procession

PHUKET: More than 2,000 spirit mediums took part in the annual ‘Iew Keng’ deity procession from Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 16), drawing large crowds of residents and tourists for one of the biggest events of the island’s Vegetarian Festival.

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NIDA Orders Ethics Probe Into Professor Over Controversial Post

NIDA has launched an ethics investigation into one of its professors after a group of Section 33 insured workers filed a complaint over a controversial social media post concerning voting rights. The institute said it will follow its internal procedures, with fact‑finding reviewed by its governance and ethics committee. NIDA pledged a fair, transparent process while upholding democratic principles and human dignity.

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AI Predicts Winning Numbers for Thailand's Oct 16 Lottery

An AI system has examined ten years of Thailand's government lottery data to suggest likely winning numbers for the 16 October 2026 draw. It highlights two‑digit, three‑digit ending, and three‑digit beginning combinations, stressing that the figures are statistical estimates only. The piece notes that while many gamblers still rely on traditional lucky‑number methods, AI‑based forecasts are gaining popularity.

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Nine Arrested in Pattaya Illegal Gambling Bust After Unlocked Door

A Pattaya gambling bust ended in nine arrests yesterday, October 15, after police investigating an illegal card game heard loud cheering from a condominium room in Jomtien and discovered the players had left the door unlocked. The arrests took place at around 7.30pm after Pattaya City Police received an anonymous tip-off about an illegal Pok … The story Pattaya gambling bust catches nine after condo left unlocked as seen on Thaiger News.

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Bhumjaithai Deputy Minister Defends Donations, Rebukes Critics

Bhumjaithai Deputy Minister Siripong Angskulkiat defended his party’s donation practices as lawful and condemned critics who seek personal gain by attacking others. He rejected allegations that the donations could lead to the party’s dissolution, insisting any wrongdoing must be proven. In a sharp exchange with former Democrat MP Sirichok Sopa, who likened ministers to ‘geckos getting gold,’ Siripong asked whether a ‘toad’ also desires gold, noting the metal’s high price.

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Yogurt Confirms Close Bond with Krating, Urges Fair Set Hours

Yogurt Natthachat confirmed that her relationship with fellow actor Krating Khunanong is both a close friendship and an important bond, saying she wants it to remain as it is. Speaking at the Bo Pure X ‘Xpression Beauty – See More Me’ launch in Bangkok, she also pledged to advocate for better working‑hour conditions on film sets. She added that fan pressure will not dictate the pace of their relationship and that she values their present, happy dynamic.

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