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Thailand Gold Price Holds Steady at Market Open

On October 17, 2025, Thailand's Gold Traders Association announced steady gold prices at market open, with gold jewelry selling at 66,900 baht per baht weight and gold bars at 66,100 baht. The global spot gold price was $4,165 per ounce. Analysts are watching US inflation and Federal Reserve movements, anticipating gold to test $4,300 and potentially rise to $4,400 if it remains above $4,100.

Thailand Gold Price Holds Steady at Market Open
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On October 17, 2025, the Gold Traders Association reported that gold prices were steady at the market open. Gold bars have a buying price of 65,900 baht per baht weight and a selling price of 66,100 baht. Gold jewelry (96.5 percent purity) is buying at 64,581.60 baht and selling at 66,900 baht per baht weight. The world gold spot price stands at 4,165.00 US dollars per ounce. Market watchers are monitoring US inflation and Federal Reserve policy, expecting gold to test the $4,300 level and possibly rebound toward $4,400 if it stays above $4,100.

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Police

Father Fatally Stabs Drug-Addicted Son During Fish-Grilling Argument

A father in Chumphon province killed his drug‑addicted son after the son attacked him with a knife while he was grilling fish. The father dodged the assault, struggled for the weapon, and stabbed his son repeatedly before waiting for police to arrive. He has been charged with murder.

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National

POTATO Page's Numbers Match Latest Thai Lottery Draw

The POTATO Facebook page’s lottery numbers closely matched the two‑digit prize in the October 16, 2069 Government Lottery draw, delighting its followers. The draw awarded first prize 011781, with three‑digit front numbers 402 and 392, three‑digit back numbers 171 and 255, and the two‑digit back number 48. Fans celebrated as the posted numbers — 01, 11, 28, 44, 54, 75, 84, 96 plus the running 2 and 7 — came near the winning 48.

POTATO Page's Numbers Match Latest Thai Lottery Draw
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Weather

Thailand Braces For Heavy To Very Heavy Rain Oct 18-25

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a heavy to very heavy rain warning for October 18‑25, 2026, affecting southern, eastern, central and northeastern regions. It warns of possible flash floods, overflowing streams and landslides, and advises mariners of wave heights over three metres. Residents are urged to take precautions and monitor official updates.

Thailand Braces For Heavy To Very Heavy Rain Oct 18-25
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Tourism

Two rocks off Koh Lanta rank among Thailand's best dives, and the national park shuts them for six months a year

Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, Red Rock and Purple Rock, lie about 80 to 90 minutes by boat from Koh Lanta inside Mu Ko Lanta National Park, which closes them from 16 May to 15 November. Operators quote depths from 5 to 70 metres and disagree on the manta and whale shark season.

Two rocks off Koh Lanta rank among Thailand's best dives, and the national park shuts them for six months a year

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Community

Toenatre-Chukbee Visit Farida Crab Farm, Share Profit-Boosting Formula

Toenatre-Chukbee visits Farida Crab Farm in Ratchaburi to share a profitable crab‑farming formula that helped the owner clear debt and earn over 100,000 baht per month. The feature airs on the Agricultural Happiness program at 7:00 a.m. on Channel 7HD. The article also outlines the day's TV lineup on various Thai channels.

Toenatre-Chukbee Visit Farida Crab Farm, Share Profit-Boosting Formula
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Police

Robber Snatches 2-Baht Gold Necklace from Ayutthaya Shop

A thief in black clothing snatched a 2‑baht gold necklace worth around 140,000 baht from a jewelry shop in Ayutthaya’s Bang Pa‑in district on October 16. The shop owner gave chase but could not catch the suspect, who fled on a black Honda PCX motorcycle. Police are reviewing CCTV images and following leads to apprehend the offender.

Robber Snatches 2-Baht Gold Necklace from Ayutthaya Shop
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Police

Wild Elephant Dies From Electric Shock in Rice Field

A wild bull elephant from Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary was found dead in a rice field outside the sanctuary, with autopsy results indicating death by electric shock from an illegal fence. Minister Sukchai Chomgling has ordered a criminal investigation and urged locals to stop using electric fences to deter wildlife. Officials have filed charges under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act and arranged a ceremonial burial of the carcass.

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Breaking

Authorities Bury 30 Tons of Dead Tilapia in Pathum Thani

Authorities in Pathum Thani are burying over 30 tons of dead tilapia after a mass fish kill linked to low oxygen levels in Rangsit Canal. Officials say rotting community water discharged into the canal caused the die‑off, and they are using boats and pumps to remove the carcasses while diluting the canal with clean water. The burial site, covering 27 rai, is being managed by public health staff who treat the fish with chemicals and lime before covering them with soil.

Authorities Bury 30 Tons of Dead Tilapia in Pathum Thani
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Community

Factory Worker Wins 12 Million Baht in Lottery Plus

Somjai Kaewprakae, a 48-year-old factory worker from Ang Thong, won 12 million baht in the Lottery Plus after following a fortune teller’s advice. She plans to build a new home for her parents and save for her child’s education while keeping her factory job. The winning number 011781 produced four winners nationwide, with two tickets each from Ratchaburi and Ang Thong.

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Weather

Prachinburi Flood Kills 26, Submerges 7 Districts

Heavy flooding in Prachinburi province has killed 26 people and inundated seven districts, affecting nearly 600,000 households and vast tracts of farmland. Water levels are now receding, but rescue and relief operations continue with shelters set up for over a thousand displaced residents. Authorities have also cracked down on factories violating safety regulations during the crisis, ordering three to shut down.

Prachinburi Flood Kills 26, Submerges 7 Districts
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