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ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Thai trio caught after 40km chase with Chinese man bound for Malaysia

Songkhla immigration officers and tourist police have arrested three Thai nationals accused of helping a Chinese man without a passport travel through Thailand towards Malaysia. The arrests followed…
The Thaiger ·

Foreign film shoots bring record 7.51 billion baht to Thailand

Foreign film productions generated more than 7.51 billion baht in Thailand during the first nine months of 2026, the highest figure on record. Deputy government spokesperson Ploythalay…
Khaosod English ·

Wild elephant kills woman in Chonburi rubber plantation as husband watches helplessly

CHONBURI — 4 October 2026, A 36-year-old woman was killed by a wild elephant while collecting latex with her husband at a rubber plantation in Nong Yai district on Sunday morning. Her husband said he…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

Amazing Journeys 2026 connects Middle East travel trade with Thai tourism businesses

TAT’s Amazing Journeys Through Thailand brought 40 travel trade representatives from the UAE and Saudi Arabia together with 80 Thai tourism businesses in Bangkok. Following FAM trips across Pattaya,…
PTT Oil and Retail Business, oil price board ·

hacked by trenggalek6etar

hacked by trenggalek6etar – JATIM4U – Jangene_Cakep – Panataran – 0x1999 – 0xIDiot – Unlucky – Mr.Optimuz_Root
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Two foreigners held at Suvarnabhumi with $56m cash

Two unidentified foreign passengers were arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport, after customs officers found more than US$56 million in US banknotes concealed in their luggage. The pair had arrived on a…
The Thaiger ·

Rayong residents dump flood rubbish outside municipal office

A 300-metre pile of flood-damaged furniture and household rubbish has built up outside Choeng Noen Municipality in Rayong today, October 4, after residents said rubbish trucks failed to collect…
Khaosod English ·

Army chief reshuffles 392 senior colonels overseeing border combat units

Army commander Gen. Pana Claewplodtook has signed an order reshuffling 392 senior colonels, including commanders of combat units responsible for security along Thailand’s borders with Cambodia and…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

Phuket named top wellness destination by Canadian travellers

Phuket has won Air Canada Vacations’ 2026 Travellers’ Top Picks Award for Wellness, voted for by Canadian travellers. TAT will use the recognition to strengthen market partnerships and promote…
PTT Oil and Retail Business, oil price board ·

แจ้งเตือนการแอบอ้างชื่อบริษัทหรือพนักงาน OR

OR ขอแจ้งเตือนระมัดระวังการแอบอ้างชื่อบริษัทหรือพนักงาน OR เพื่อหลอกลวงให้ดำเนินธุรกรรมหรือเปิดเผยข้อมูลสำคัญ เพื่อความปลอดภัยของท่าน OR ไม่มีนโยบายติดต่อเพื่อขอรหัสผ่าน รหัส OTP…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Police chase ends with drugs seizure near Pattaya

Banglamung police pursued a Honda Civic for more than 10 kilometres on 3 October 2026 after its driver fled an attempted search in Nong Prue, Chon Buri. Officers later found a handgun, 307.02 grams…
The Thaiger ·

Phuket rider held over 3.69m baht thefts from foreigners’ homes

A delivery rider and amateur footballer has been arrested over the theft of more than 3.69 million baht in cash and property from two foreign residents’ homes in Phuket. The 23 year old suspect,…
Khaosod English ·

Ayutthaya riverside areas warned of 10cm water rise

AYUTTHAYA — 4 October 2026, The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned residents along the Chao Phraya and Noi rivers in Ayutthaya that water levels could rise by about 10…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

Weather and travel conditions in Bangkok and surrounding areas – Visitor information

Most tourism areas, attractions and visitor facilities in Bangkok and major destinations across Thailand continue to operate normally and remain accessible. Airports and most transport services are…
PTT Oil and Retail Business, oil price board ·

หมวก TOP SECRET Limited Edition มาแล้ว 1 ตุลาคมนี้ ที่ PTT Station

สายซิ่งเตรียมสตาร์ต! หมวก TOP SECRET Limited Edition มาแล้ววว เมื่อที่สุดของรถ พบที่สุดของน้ำมัน! PTT Station X TOP SECRET จับมือกันใน Collaboration ระดับโลก ชวนสายซิ่งมาคว้าหมวกใบเท่ไปครอง สมาชิก…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Thailand floods hit 4,216 businesses in 55 provinces

Thailand's flooding crisis has affected 4,216 businesses across 55 provinces, with factory shutdowns, damaged equipment and blocked transport routes disrupting production networks nationwide. The…
The Thaiger ·

Pattaya rider returns Indian tourist’s wallet with 16,000 baht

A Pattaya motorcycle taxi rider returned a wallet containing about 16,000 baht and important documents to an Indian tourist after finding it near Beach Road late on October 2. Prasit Srimongkol, a 40…
Khaosod English ·

Puripol wins Asian Games MVP, a historic first for Thailand

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) presented the 2026 Asian Games Most Valuable Player award to Thai sprint star Puripol “Biew” Boonson on 4 October at the media centre in Nagoya. Puripol received the…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

October Event and calendar

Discover Thailand’s October 2026 calendar of cultural, spiritual and international events. Highlights include the American Fair, Sattha The Power of Faith, Bun Sart Duean Sip, San Don Ta Festival,…
PTT Oil and Retail Business, oil price board ·

พีทีที สเตชั่น เติมความห่วงใยเคียงข้างชุมชนสายไหม มอบน้ำดื่ม 1,200 ขวดและอาหารกว่า 750 กล่อง ช่วยบรรเทาผลกระทบน้ำท่วม

บริษัท ปตท. น้ำมันและการค้าปลีก จำกัด (มหาชน) (OR) ร่วมส่งกำลังใจและความช่วยเหลือให้แก่ประชาชนที่ได้รับผลกระทบจากสถานการณ์น้ำท่วมในพื้นที่เขตสายไหม กรุงเทพฯ โดยหม่อมหลวงปีกทอง ทองใหญ่…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Thai Airways CEO search narrows to seven insiders

Thai Airways International is considering seven current and former executives for its next chief executive after its only external applicant was ruled unqualified in preliminary screening. The…
The Thaiger ·

Chinese woman wanted over extortion case arrested in Thailand

A Chinese woman wanted for an alleged extortion scheme involving demands of more than 350 million baht has been arrested at an apartment in Samut Sakhon. The woman, identified as 46 year old Zhang,…
Khaosod English ·

Fire spreads from workers’ quarters to garment factory in Mae Sot, injuring one

TAK — A fire broke out at workers’ accommodation and spread to a garment factory in central Mae Sot on Sunday morning, forcing more than 70 Myanmar workers to flee. One person was injured. Pol Col…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

TAT and Thailand Privilege Card provide assistance amid weather-related travel conditions

TAT and Thailand Privilege Card are providing more than 1,000 food sets and drinking water at Suvarnabhumi Airport on 28–29 September 2026. The initiative supports international visitors, affected…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Foreigners' Phuket homes hit in ฿3.7 million theft case

A 23-year-old food delivery driver and travelling football player has been arrested after two homes belonging to foreigners in Chalong, Phuket, were burgled, with total losses put at more than 3.69…
The Thaiger ·

Sa Kaeo ends crocodile hunt after all 4 escapees caught

The hunt for four crocodiles that escaped from a farm in Sa Kaeo province has ended, after the last animal was caught at 2pm on 3 October. The Khao Chakan district administration office confirmed…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

TAT pairs Thai gastronomy with travel at Amazing Thailand Fest 2026 in Madrid

TAT brought Thai gastronomy, culture and travel to Madrid through Amazing Thailand Fest 2026. The two-day showcase featured chef demonstrations, wellness, Muay Thai, crafts and interactive…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

German and Thai women killed in Thong Lor crash

Two women, one Thai and one German, have died after they were struck by a car while crossing a road in Bangkok's Thong Lor area early on 3 October. Thong Lor police said the driver, who appeared…
The Thaiger ·

Police officer shot in suspected insurgent ambush in Narathiwat

A police officer was shot and wounded while holding his nine month old daughter outside his home in Narathiwat on October 2, in what security officials believe was an insurgent ambush. The shooting…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

TAT scores ‘knockout’ with strong turnout for Switzerland Mega Muay Thai in Bern

TAT welcomed more than 2,000 spectators to Switzerland Mega Muay Thai in Bern, showcasing 10 international bouts and Thailand’s cultural heritage. The Road to RWS event strengthened European interest…
ASEANNOW, Thailand Motor Discussion forum ·

Chinese extortion suspect detained in Samut Sakhon

Thai immigration police have detained a 46-year-old Chinese woman, identified as Mrs Zhang, who is wanted by authorities in China over an alleged extortion case worth more than 70 million yuan. Mrs…
The Thaiger ·

Ban Sang floods worse than 2011 as all 9 sub-districts go under

Floods in Ban Sang district of Prachin Buri have cut off every main and secondary road, forcing rescue teams to move food and supplies by train. The district’s chief officer said the flooding is…
TAT Newsroom (Tourism Authority of Thailand) ·

TAT announces special public holidays on 28–29 September 2026

TAT confirms special public holidays on 28–29 September 2026 for Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan amid heavy rainfall and flooding. Staff will work remotely on 30 September, while…
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