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Thai Tennis Player Kasidit Loses in Asian Games Quarterfinals

Thai tennis player Kasidit Samre was defeated by Hong Kong's top seed Coleman Wong in the quarterfinals of the men's singles event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Samre lost the match 0-2 in sets, with scores of 6-3 and 6-0. The loss ends his hopes of winning a medal at the Games.

1 Oct Khaosod

Kasidit Samre, Thailand's number one men's singles tennis player, world No. 382 and 12th seed, faced Hong Kong's Coleman Wong, world No. 108 and top seed, in the quarterfinals of the men's singles tennis competition at the 20th Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan on October 1, 2026. He fought hard but lost in straight sets, 6-3, 6-0, ending his campaign without a medal.

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Phuket Makes 120,000 Sandalwood Flowers for Queen Mother’s Cremation

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National

Senators Say No Impeachment Petition Seen Against Election Commissioner

Two senators deny seeing any impeachment petition against minority Election Commissioner Sithichoi Inthawiwat, saying the rumors may be intended to pressure him. They call for openness if any signature drive is underway, while one senator investigates the rumor’s source and says he has not seen any related documents.

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Education Minister Tasks New Secretary With Reform, UNESCO Meeting

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PEA Wins Top Ragan CSR Award for Solar Boat Project

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Bhumjaithai Spokesperson Rejects Opposition Call on Flood Debate

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Weather

Actress Thuk Mayura Stranded in Bangkok Flood for Five Days

Actress Thuk Mayura has been stuck in her Bangkok home for five days due to flooding. In a video she answered critics who questioned whether she should accept free food aid, emphasizing that flood victims are ordinary people who need help. She urged solidarity and hoped the waters would recede soon.

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Regional

Giant Crocodile Dies After Capture in Flood-Hit Chachoengsao

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Chao Phraya Dam Boosts Discharge Amid Rising Northern Runoff

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Thai Women's Sepak Takraw Team Defeats Philippines Keeps Semis Hope

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Regional

Phuket Trains 64 Officials in Waste Management

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1 Oct The Phuket News

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