Tourism

Phuket Launches 'Licence Lab' to Aid Small Hotels

PHUKET: A new project bringing volunteer architects, business groups and academics together to help small accommodation operators obtain hotel licences has been launched in Phuket, as authorities face mounting pressure to resolve a licensing system that has left thousands of businesses outside the formal system.

6 Oct The Phuket News

PHUKET: A new project bringing volunteer architects, business groups and academics together to help small accommodation operators obtain hotel licences has been launched in Phuket, as authorities face mounting pressure to resolve a licensing system that has left thousands of businesses outside the formal system.

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Tourism

Thailand Kicks Off Nationwide Vegetarian Festival 2026 Celebrations

Thailand celebrates Vegetarian Festival 2026 this October with vegetarian cuisine, merit-making, shrine ceremonies and processions rooted in Chinese-Thai traditions. Visitors can experience festivities in Bangkok, Nakhon Sawan, Tak, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chumphon, Songkhla, Trang and Phuket, with events across the country running from 8 to 19 October at shrines and venues.

6 Oct TAT Newsroom

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Tourism

TAT Partners with Civil Aviation to Boost Transit Passenger Tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand has signed a Letter of Intent with the Department of Civil Aviation and four partners to allow transit and transfer passengers to leave the airport and explore Thailand during layovers. The initiative aims to convert waiting time into economic opportunity by linking airports with cities, attractions and local businesses, boosting spending and distributing income nationwide. TAT will lead the Amazing Thailand Transfer Passenger Privilege project to design seamless travel experiences and support local enterprises.

6 Oct Khaosod

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Weather

Ratchaburi Flood Stresses Chickens, Egg Output Drops Sharply

Heavy rain in Ratchaburi Province caused flash flooding that frightened chickens and cut egg production from about 60 per day to just three. Villagers scrambled to move belongings to higher ground as roads were submerged and homes inundated. Local officials visited the area to assess damage and coordinate further assistance.

6 Oct Khaosod

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Police

Mother and Two Children Found Dead in Eu-Aathorn Home

Three bodies – a mother and her two young daughters – were found dead in a bedroom of a Eu-Aathorn housing unit in Pathum Thani. Police estimate they had been dead for at least two days, and a suicide‑style note was discovered requesting a quiet cremation. The children’s teacher said they had been active and cheerful just days before, while the grandmother expressed deep sorrow over the loss.

6 Oct Khaosod

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National

Thailand Ready for IMF-World Bank Summit, No Threat Detected

Thailand’s National Security Council announced that security preparations for the IMF-World Bank summit are complete and that intelligence shows no abnormal threats. Secretary-General General Chaiyaruek Duangphaphan said the Royal Thai Police are leading the effort, with contingency and security plans ready, while noting that protests are expected and normal. The council will share intelligence updates weekly to improve situational awareness.

6 Oct Khaosod

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Community

Garena RoV Marks 10 Years with Bangkok Immersive Exhibition

Garena’s mobile MOBA RoV marks its tenth anniversary in Thailand with a free immersive exhibition at Bangkok’s CentralWorld. The event uses player data to create a personalized journey through four themed zones, including a sneak‑peek of the new hero Evita. A matching virtual exhibition lets gamers worldwide join the celebration online.

6 Oct Khaosod

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National

Thailand Launches Digital System to Boost Thai Exporters' Global Reach

The Department of International Trade Promotion is developing a digital system to manage Thai product exports to global markets, aiming to support Thai SMEs in accessing foreign online markets. The platform will centralize project data, orders, and shipping to improve coordination and reduce duplication. Details on launch and participation will be announced by DITP.

6 Oct Khaosod

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National

PP Krit Teams With Girly Berry on New Dance Single

PP Krit has reunited with Girly Berry for a new dance‑club single titled “Fan Krai Pa Ka (Final Call)”, marking the group’s first new music in over ten years. The track, produced by Aim Atchariya Dulayphiboon and Four Prae‑tib Sirisitsaranan, blends their styles and promises teasing, powerful sexiness. A sassy music video directed by Jin Kamkhwan Duangmane accompanies the release, which is now streaming on all platforms and YouTube.

6 Oct Khaosod

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Tourism

UK Influencer Releases Music Video Filmed on Thailand's Koh Talu

Top UK Influencer and producer Will Robinson” of “The Isan Project” is launching a new music video called “I love my life in the sun” filmed on a tiny small paradise island in the Gulf of Thailand called “Koh Talu”, the island is home to beautiful coral reef, white beaches and a turtle sanctuary. Hawksbill Turtles come to lay their eggs on the quite sandy beaches and the sanctuary helps the turtles in their early days following birth until they are strong enough to live in sea in the Gulf of Thailand.

6 Oct The Phuket News Life

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Weather

Thailand Mobilizes Aid for Flood-Hit Factories Nationwide

Floods have damaged hundreds of factories across Thailand, causing over 2 billion baht in losses. Industry Minister Warawut Silpa-archa has ordered targeted aid, including debt relief and loans, for severely affected businesses. The government is compiling data via the Crisis Management Center to ensure assistance reaches those most in need.

6 Oct Khaosod

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