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Pattani Decoded Festival Celebrates City Through Rivers and Culture
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Pattani Decoded Festival Celebrates City Through Rivers and Culture

Pattani Decoded 2026 festival celebrates the city's culture and history through the "Riversation" concept, using rivers as a starting point to explore the community's origins, resources, and resilience through art, design, and creative acti

Chabad House Patong Ordered to Fix Unauthorized Alterations
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Chabad House Patong Ordered to Fix Unauthorized Alterations

PHUKET: Chabad House Patong has been ordered to halt the use of areas found to have been altered without approval, with demolition of an unauthorised rooftop structure now underway as a wider investigation into the property continues.

Kiyamran Defeats Nontachai on Points in Muay Thai Bout
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Kiyamran Defeats Nontachai on Points in Muay Thai Bout

Russian heavyweight Kiyamran Nabati defeated Thai striker Nontachai Jitmueangnanon on points in a Muay Thai bout at Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, extending his winning streak in the bantamweight division.

Ten-Year-Old Phattrapol Crowned ROK Cup Thailand Champion
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Ten-Year-Old Phattrapol Crowned ROK Cup Thailand Champion

Ten-year-old Phattrapol Pankham clinched the Mini ROK U10 championship in the ROK Cup Thailand 2026 season with 140 points, achieving podium finishes in all four rounds competing for rookie team Kartwerks.

Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Late Kings at Khao Sukkim Temple
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Royal Merit-Making Ceremony Honors Late Kings at Khao Sukkim Temple

General Chalemsuk Yukhol led a merit-making ceremony at Khao Sukkim Temple in Chanthaburi honoring late kings and Princess Sirindhorn, while also commemorating a revered abbot's 21 years since passing.

Phuket Communities Demand Land Rights, Basic Services
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Phuket Communities Demand Land Rights, Basic Services

PHUKET: Nine Phuket communities have raised land and basic-infrastructure problems with provincial authorities, including disputes over land status, requests for KTC recognition and continued shortages of water, electricity and road access.

Phuket Judge Dismissed For Corruption Misconduct
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Phuket Judge Dismissed For Corruption Misconduct

PHUKET: A former Phuket judge dismissed for “gross misconduct” over a corruption case involving disputed land, judicial intervention and a settlement worth more than B400 million has had his royal decorations recalled.

Labour Minister Addresses Phuket Workforce Shortages
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Labour Minister Addresses Phuket Workforce Shortages

Labour Minister Julaphan Amornvivat met with officials and business leaders in Phuket to tackle workforce shortages and skills gaps as the province diversifies its economy.

Pattaya Approves 9.6 Million Baht for 141 New CCTV Cameras
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Pattaya Approves 9.6 Million Baht for 141 New CCTV Cameras

Pattaya City Council approved 9.6 million baht for 141 new CCTV cameras at intersections and high-traffic areas to enhance public safety. A councilman raised concerns about the outright purchase model, noting rental systems maintain a 99 pe

Israeli Ambassador Discusses Cooperation With Chiang Mai Officials
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Israeli Ambassador Discusses Cooperation With Chiang Mai Officials

Israel's ambassador to Thailand discussed expanding cooperation with Chiang Mai officials in tourism, education, and technology, while highlighting that 65,000 Thai workers are safely employed in Israel despite regional tensions.

Mister International 2026 Contestants Compete in Phuket Adventure Games
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Mister International 2026 Contestants Compete in Phuket Adventure Games

Over 50 Mister International 2026 contestants competed in adventure activities at Hanuman World in Phuket, including luge rides and ziplines designed to test their bravery, strength, and physique ahead of final judging rounds.

Hospital Denies Role in Disabled Man's Vehicle Wheel Lock Incident
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Hospital Denies Role in Disabled Man's Vehicle Wheel Lock Incident

Chonburi Hospital denied responsibility for an incident in which a disabled patient's vehicle was wheel-locked, stating the parking area belongs to a private foundation outside its control. The hospital said it is coordinating with the foun