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Miss Universe Cambodia Acknowledges Thai Photos Used by Mistake
Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 mistakenly used photographs of Thai women from Kamphaeng Phet as historical images of Cambodian women during preliminary rounds, sparking criticism before acknowledging the error as unintentional.
Phuket Flood Diversion Project Over 70% Complete
PHUKET: A B7.8-million project to divert floodwater from Tha Kraeng Canal into the Suan Luang reservoir is more than 70% complete, Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke La-ongphet confirmed this week.
Hat Yai Influencer Moves Vehicles to Korat Before Storm
Hat Yai funeral service operator Nas Mia Chok is relocating seven vehicles and motorcycles to Nakhon Ratchasima ahead of forecast flooding expected September 24-27, citing the need to protect his assets independently.
Man Chokes on Meatball, Hospital Staff Saves Him at Restaurant
A man choking on a meatball at a restaurant in Phetchabun province was rescued by a nearby hospital staff member trained in choking relief, who helped him clear his airway so he could finish his meal.
Thai Flower Garland Fashion Trend Boosts Sales by 30%
Teenagers in Nakhon Ratchasima are wearing traditional Thai flower garlands as hair accessories for landmark photos, boosting flower vendor sales by 30% and sparking a cultural fashion movement among young people.
AIS Academy Launches Sports Content Creator Program
AIS Academy launches a sports content creator program at Chonburi Stadium, partnering with Burapha University and Chonburi FC to train students in media production and sports content creation for professional football coverage.
NACC Files Kamala Land Fraud Case After 15 Years
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has referred a 15-year-old case involving fraudulent land titles issued within Phuket's Kamala Hills National Forest Reserve to prosecutors for criminal charges.
Phuket Revokes Two Cannabis Shop Licences
PHUKET: Mueang District officials have moved to revoke the licences of two cannabis shops and suspend the licence of another for 90 days after inspections found breaches of licence conditions.
Phuket Tourism Committee Hears Resident Growth Concerns
Phuket's tourism committee is addressing resident concerns over traffic congestion, waste management, and rising living costs as it develops a sustainable growth strategy for the island.
Phuket Land Dispute Triggers Mass Eviction Lawsuits
Over 669 households in Phuket's Chalong district face eviction as a decades-old land dispute escalates, leaving more than 3,000 residents seeking government assistance to find alternative housing during the legal battle.
Phuket Nightclubs Face Back-to-Back Inspections
PHUKET: Officials from Mueang Phuket District Office inspected two entertainment venues in Phuket Town on consecutive nights as part of ongoing checks for drugs, weapons and licensing violations.
Buriram Road Potholes Damage Over 30 Vehicles
Over 30 vehicles have suffered tire damage and blowouts from severe potholes on a 1-kilometer stretch of road in Buriram's Lahan Sai district, with locals warning the hazard worsens at night and during rain.