National

Thai Wheelchair Racer Wins Silver, Misses Gold by 0.08s

Thai wheelchair racer Pongsakorn Paeyo won the silver medal in the men's T53 100m event at the 5th Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, finishing just 0.08 seconds behind gold medalist Jaman Al-Sahrani of Saudi Arabia. His compatriot Masbuari Arsad took bronze with a time of 15.23 seconds. The race took place on October 19, 2026.

Community

Chris Hemsworth Embraces Thai Boxing Star Rottang Jitmuangnon

Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth, famous for playing Thor, met and hugged renowned Thai Muay Thai fighter Rottang Jitmuangnon. Rottang shared a video of their friendly encounter on social media, captioning it with a grateful note. The clip highlights a cross‑cultural moment between the international star and Thailand’s boxing champion.

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Tourism

Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Say Blue Uniforms Confuse Tourists

Motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya say the switch from orange to blue uniforms makes them less visible, confusing tourists and reducing passenger numbers. They acknowledge the change may improve over time but note growing competition from ride‑hailing apps like Bolt. The uniform change is part of a local effort to organize motorcycle taxis and refresh the city's tourist image.

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National

OCPB Returns 7 Million Baht to Consumers, Prepares Flood Aid

The Office of the Consumer Protection Board reported returning over 7 million baht to consumers in the past two months and preparing to file civil suits in another 50 cases. It also outlined nine measures to help flood victims, including free vehicle assessments, discounted repairs, and assistance with appliances. The updates were announced at a Consumer Protection Board meeting chaired by Supamas Isaraphakdi on 19 October 2025.

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Police

Border Patrol Seizes One Million Meth Pills Near Chiang Mai

Border Patrol Unit 335 arrested two suspects after a three‑day stakeout and seized over one million yaba pills hidden in a pickup truck near Chiang Mai. The operation, based on a tip, intercepted a drug‑smuggling group attempting to move narcotics from the Chiang Dao–Mae Tang border area into the city. The suspects and the drugs were turned over to Chiang Dao police for prosecution.

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National

Krungsri Launches JCB Ultimate Card for High‑Income Japan Travelers

Krungsri Consumer has launched the Krungsri JCB Ultimate credit card to capture high‑income Thai consumers who favor travel to Japan and Japanese lifestyle, partnering with JCB to stimulate spending amid a volatile credit‑card market. The card offers five‑times reward points on yen purchases, dining and shopping perks, and the bank targets 20,000 new accounts and 1.5 billion baht in transaction volume by 2027. Executives said they expect the credit‑card business to grow 2–3 percent this year, outperforming the Bank of Thailand’s forecast, provided flood impacts remain limited.

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