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Thailand News
Thai band’s cryptic numbers spark lotto buzz before big win
Excitement swept Thai lottery circles when fans uncovered lucky numbers shared by rock band Potato just before official results were released nationwide. The band, known for its cult following, casually dropped a set of mysterious digits in the comments of a Facebook post promoting their appearance at the Monster Music Festival 2025. The numbers—12, 24, 39, 41, 59, 79, along…
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Economy News
Thai welfare cardholders get year-end cash boost from November
The Thai government will grant state welfare cardholders an extra 1,700 baht over two months to ease living costs and boost year-end economic activity. Starting today, November 1, over 13.4 million welfare cardholders across Thailand will receive an additional 1,700 baht in total, spread over two months. The new measure was confirmed by government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat following a Cabinet…
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Business News
Co-payment scheme boost sends Thai shop sales soaring 80%
Sales at government-backed Thong Fah shops have surged by 80% after the launch of a subsidy scheme aimed at helping Thais afford essential goods. Witiya Manee-net, Director of the Department of Internal Trade, confirmed the spike during a recent inspection of a Thong Fah outlet, Kitsawat store, located on Samakkhi Road in Nonthaburi’s Mueang district. “The response from locals has…
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Phuket News
Phuket transforms into open-air gallery for art biennale
Phuket is finalising preparations to host Thailand’s largest international art festival, which will feature global artists and run for several months. Officials confirmed that the Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 is now over 90% ready, with the grand opening set for November 29 at Saphan Hin Park. The announcement came following a high-level planning meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall on…
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Thailand News
GSB lottery hands out millions in November 1 prize draw
The Government Savings Bank (GSB) has announced results for its special lottery draw, revealing winning numbers and cash prizes worth up to 30 million baht. Hopeful punters across Thailand are checking their tickets after the GSB released the results of its highly anticipated two-year special lottery draw for today, November 1. With a whopping 30 million baht up for grabs…
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Thailand News
Ancient cart in Surin draws crowds chasing lucky numbers
Hopes were high and incense thick in the air as villagers in northeastern Thailand gathered around a 100-year-old wooden cart they believe holds the key to lottery riches. Just before the government lottery draw today, November 1, locals in Ban Thap Dat, Sangkha district, flocked to the Somdej Thuat To Phrom Rangsi Buddha Dharma Garden to perform a traditional ritual,…
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Politics News
NACC probes ex-PM Srettha over 10,000 baht digital wallet funds
Former prime minister Srettha Thavisin is under fire as the country’s top graft-busting agency launches a high-stakes probe into claims he and senior officials misused state bank funds to bankroll the government’s controversial digital wallet scheme. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced it has accepted a complaint alleging malfeasance and violations of the Fiscal Discipline Act by Srettha and key…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok preps for massive crowds at Queen Mother tribute event
Bangkok officials are preparing for large crowds at the Grand Palace, where thousands are expected to pay tribute to the Queen Mother at a royal ceremony. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has rolled out a comprehensive plan to manage crowds and ensure smooth operations throughout the tribute ceremony. Deputy city clerk Thaiwut Khankaew chaired a key meeting at the command…
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Pattaya News
Copper cable crooks plunge Chon Buri highway into darkness
Thieves caused a major blackout after digging into a tunnel on a Chon Buri highway to steal copper cables, prompting a police investigation and safety warnings. The incident was uncovered around 10am on Thursday, October 30, when drivers spotted suspicious activity near the Bangchak gas station U-turn tunnel along Highway 331. Concerned motorists alerted the police, who quickly dispatched Huay…
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Thailand News
Thai govt to launch Buddhism watchdog over rising concerns
The government plans to introduce a national committee to protect Buddhism, following Cabinet approval and concerns over monk misconduct and false teachings. Deputy Prime Minister Bowornsak Uwanno revealed that a new draft regulation, designed to bolster protections for the national religion, has already passed Cabinet approval and is set to be presented to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul next week. “This…
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Bangkok News
Thai herbal inhalers get radiation reboot after contamination scare
A Thai herbal inhalant brand partnered with nuclear experts after authorities discovered contamination, prompting urgent safety upgrades and sterilisation efforts. Hong Thai, a popular manufacturer of herbal inhalers, has joined forces with the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) to sterilise its products using radiation. The move comes after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found microbial contamination in Formula…
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Pattaya News
Pattaya drug raid busts ‘pot k’ lab as suspect flushes proof
Police raided two townhouses in Pattaya where drugs and lab equipment were found, arresting suspects linked to illegal ketamine vape production. The coordinated bust took place at 1.30pm yesterday, October 31, when over 40 officers from Pattaya City Police, Tourist Police, Immigration, Huay Yai and Nong Prue Police Stations, and Bang Lamung District officials stormed two neighbouring properties in Huay…
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Bangkok News
Driver nods off, flips car and sets Bangkok toll booth ablaze (video)
A car crash and fire broke out at a Bangkok toll booth after a driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, prompting an emergency response from police and fire crews. The fiery crash happened at 4.49am today, November 1, when officers from Vibhavadi Police Station were alerted to a car on fire at the Chaeng Watthana 1 toll booth on…
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Phuket News
Phuket masseuses push for fair rules amid beach crackdown
Phuket officials met to discuss beach vendor rules after over 100 masseuses petitioned to keep working on public beaches amid a local crackdown. The row erupted after local officials began enforcing a crackdown on massage beds, tents, and umbrellas set up by vendors on Kata and Karon beaches, citing violations of public land laws. At a meeting held at the…
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Thailand Weather Updates
Thailand braces for downpours as stormy weather returns
Thailand is facing another round of unstable weather, with widespread thundershowers and heavy rain expected across the country, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). An active monsoon trough over the upper South and Gulf of Thailand is drawing humid air into the north and central regions, while a low-pressure cell moves into the upper Andaman Sea. A weak high-pressure…
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Business News
Find the best time to enter a forex trade by following when the market is most active
In Thailand, traders often discover that timing can be just as important as strategy. Even a strong setup can fail if entered at the wrong time, while a modest setup can succeed when the market is in full swing. Knowing when the market is most active can help Thai traders enter positions with higher potential for movement and better liquidity.…
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Thailand News
Malaysian tourist goes viral for taking over Thai motorcycle taxi
A Malaysian tourist went viral for his unexpected motorcycle taxi adventure in Thailand after he had to become an impromptu rider because his elderly Thai Grab driver repeatedly missed turns, which turned a five-minute journey into a 20-minute city tour. The Malaysian man, Clifford, shared a video of himself riding a motorcycle in Thailand with the elderly Thai rider as…
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Thailand News
British couple swap burnout for bargain life in Thailand
A British couple relocated to Thailand after growing tired of long work hours and high living costs in the UK, seeking a better lifestyle and lower expenses. The couple, 30 year old Roshni Ward and her 33 year old fiancé Louis Hunt, left behind their hectic lives in East Sussex after growing tired of the UK’s punishing work schedules, gloomy…
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Thailand News
Thai man bites police after failed attempt to win back ex-wife
A Thai man today, October 31, had a public outburst while attempting to reconcile with his ex-wife and bit a police officer who tried to intervene. Officers from Mueang Lop Buri Police Station arrived at a three-storey building in the Tha Sala sub-district after receiving reports of a man behaving erratically. Police also coordinated with a medical team from King…
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Thailand News
Thai MotoGP extension revs up for Cabinet approval
The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) plans to extend its MotoGP hosting rights following completed talks, with a five-year deal set for Cabinet approval soon. The proposal, aimed at securing the race’s place on the global calendar until 2031, will be tabled at the upcoming Cabinet meeting on November 4. SAT Governor Dr Kongsak Yodmanee confirmed that negotiations with Dorna…
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Finance
Why trade Forex and crypto only? Here are 8 asset classes you can trade with FP Markets
When people talk about trading, trading currencies (Forex) or cryptocurrencies immediately comes to mind. But the reality is, the global financial market offers countless alternative assets worth noting. Each moves according to different economic cycles, news events, and supply-demand dynamics. Limiting your investments to just one or two asset types is like putting all your eggs in one basket. When…
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Politics News
Locals ready tractors to reclaim disputed Thai-Cambodian land
A group of villagers and activists in Sa Kaeo province gathered near the Thai-Cambodian border to reclaim farmland they say has been occupied for decades. At the heart of the protest is the Nong Chan border area, where residents say Cambodian nationals have occupied Thai farmland for over 40 years. Today, October 31, more than 200 locals, led by activist…
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Thailand News
Thai woman’s identity cloned by AI in TikTok romance scam
A Thai woman sought police intervention after discovering that a scammer impersonated her using artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive men on TikTok. The 32 year old woman, named Pimporn, filed a complaint with Samrong Nuea Police Station yesterday, October 30, and also asked the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to help follow up on the case. Pimporn said she only found…
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Pattaya News
Chon Buri panties thief caught on camera in midnight raid
A man was caught on CCTV stealing women’s underwear from a rental home in Chon Buri, marking the third such incident reported at the same location. Security cameras at a rental complex in Chon Buri’s Phan Thong district captured a man stealing women’s underwear from a drying rack in the early hours of Wednesday, October 29. This marks the third…
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Bangkok News
Thai boy attacked with tennis ball by classmate, sustains serious eye injury
A Thai mother condemned an international school in Bangkok for their lack of action after a foreign classmate allegedly threw a tennis ball at her 12 year old son’s eye, leaving him at risk of developing glaucoma. The mother, identified as Sai, filed a complaint with Wang Thonglang Police Station on Wednesday, October 29, accompanied by her lawyer. She accused the…
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Central Thailand News
Lucky numbers draw crowds to Ayutthaya’s sacred basin
Crowds gathered at a renowned hermitage in Ayutthaya after lucky numbers were spotted floating in a holy basin during a traditional candle ceremony. Today, October 31, worshippers and tourists gathered at the hermitage of the revered hermit Rishi Naen That Phutthakun, in Pho Taeng subdistrict, Bang Sai district, where they sought blessings, fulfilled vows, and captured photographs of auspicious numbers…
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Things To Do
Everything you need to know about the magical Yi Peng Festival
If you happen to be in Chiang Mai from November 5 to 6, don’t miss out on the magical Yi Peng Festival. The Yi Peng lantern festival in northern Thailand is considered to be the most ethereal event worldwide. This celebration is not only magnificent, but it also has a lot of religious and cultural significance. Thus, it’s a great…
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Phuket News
Phuket gambling kingpin arrested in 60 million baht cybercrime raid
Police in Phuket arrested three suspects during a raid on a luxury home linked to an illegal online gambling site with over 60 million baht in transactions. Region 8 Police, led by senior commanders, swooped on a two-storey property on Chao Fa East Road in Wichit yesterday, October 30, uncovering a major cybercrime operation with cash flows topping 60 million…
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Politics News
Julapun takes Pheu Thai reins after Paetongtarn steps down
The Pheu Thai Party has elected Julapun Amornvivat as its new leader, signalling a fresh chapter for Thailand’s largest political party after Paetongtarn Shinawatra stepped down to avoid ethical scrutiny. Julapun, a five-time Chiang Mai MP and former deputy finance minister, secured 354 out of 369 votes in an extraordinary general assembly held at the party’s headquarters today, October 31.…
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Bangkok News
Burmese man stabs wife in Bangkok home over missing mortar and pestle
A Burmese man yesterday, October 30, fatally stabbed his wife in front of their three children at a house in Bangkok following an argument over a missing mortar and pestle. Officers from Phetkasem Police Station were alerted to a fatal stabbing at a house in Soi Phetkasem 67, Lak Song sub-district, Bang Khae district. Police, forensic doctors from Siriraj Hospital,…
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Phuket News
Tree and power pole fall cuts traffic on Patong Hill road
Traffic on Patong Hill was reduced to one lane after a tree and a power pole fell onto a main road during the early hours, prompting an emergency response. The incident occurred at approximately 4.18am today, October 31, when a motorist alerted Patong Police to the fallen debris on Phra Barami Road, near the notorious landslide curve on Patong Hill.…
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Pattaya News
Towed van bursts into flames near Sri Racha District Office
A van caught fire while being towed near a district office in Sri Racha, prompting a swift response from firefighters to contain the early morning blaze. The fiery incident occurred around 1.10am yesterday, October 30, near the Sri Racha District Office in Chon Buri. Emergency crews from the Sri Racha Municipal Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Centre were alerted to the…
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Thailand News
Thai boy hospitalised after buffalo attack at Buriram home
A seven year old Thai boy was rushed to the hospital after a buffalo attacked him at a pen outside his family home in the Isaan province of Buriram yesterday, October 30. The boy’s grandfather, 60 year old Somphong, took his grandson, Stamp, to the hospital at around 6am. The boy reportedly sustained injuries to his face and head after…
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Bangkok Travel
Trip.com launches “Move on for Good, Travel Smooth” campaign with TAT and One Bangkok
Trip.com, a leading global travel service provider, has joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and One Bangkok to launch two exciting initiatives that promise to transform how travellers experience Bangkok. At a press conference held at One Bangkok on October 27, the three partners unveiled the Move On for Good, Travel Smooth campaign alongside a special BTS…
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Phuket News
Phuket city faces water cut tomorrow, November 1 for pipe repairs
Water supply in parts of Phuket will be temporarily shut off as city officials carry out essential pipe works to improve infrastructure and service reliability. Phuket City Municipality has announced that water supply will be suspended tomorrow, November 1, from 10am to 3pm, while engineers carry out essential pipe connection works at the Khao Rang Intersection. The shutdown is expected…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok clears long-overdue debt to BTS worth over 36 billion baht
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) finally settled full payment of more than 36 billion baht in debt, including interest, to the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS). BTS Chairman Keeree Kanjanapas announced yesterday, October 30, that the company had received the full payment from the BMA. The amount includes 31.48 billion baht in principal and 4.96 billion baht in interest. Keeree…
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Bangkok News
Suvarnabhumi warns against lanterns and lasers this Loy Krathong
With the Loy Krathong Festival just days away, Suvarnabhumi Airport has issued a firm warning: no sky lanterns, fireworks, balloons, sparklers, or laser beams near the airport, or risk jeopardising aviation safety. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) is calling on government agencies, businesses, and residents in surrounding areas to refrain from festive activities that could pose dangers to aircraft operations…
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