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Thailand reports no confirmed plague outbreak in Russia’s Irkutsk
Thailand reports no confirmed plague outbreak in Russia’s Irkutsk
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Tests on contacts detected COVID-19 and rhinovirus but no plague, while checks found no errors in work involving pathogens at an Irkutsk research institute.Bangkok police name 5 areas to avoid on October 12–18
Bangkok police name 5 areas to avoid on October 12–18
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Bangkok government staff will work from home on October 12, 14 and 15, with a special holiday on October 16 to ease IMF–World Bank meeting traffic.Heavy rain hits southern Thailand as western reservoirs reach 96%
Heavy rain hits southern Thailand as western reservoirs reach 96%
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Thailand reports 137mm of rain in Yala and 126mm in Phetchaburi. Western reservoirs are 96% full as authorities accelerate drainage in the Bang Pakong basin.Bangkok air quality remains good as Chatuchak records highest PM2.5
Bangkok air quality remains good as Chatuchak records highest PM2.5
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Bangkok's PM2.5 averaged 20.3 µg/m³ on October 11, below the 37.5 µg/m³ standard. All six zones were rated good, with Chatuchak recording the highest reading at 27.3 µg/m³.Ekniti to speak at four major IMF–World Bank panels on October 13–17
Ekniti to speak at four major IMF–World Bank panels on October 13–17
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Ekniti Nitithanprapas is also due to join four panels with global financial leaders on Thailand’s growth, economic resilience and global risks.Singapore air quality deteriorates due to Indonesian forest fires
Singapore air quality deteriorates due to Indonesian forest fires
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
IQAir reports an air quality index of 216 in Singapore as haze obscures landmarks and raises concerns over outdoor Formula 1 entertainment.Taiwan defends peace and freedom as Beijing condemns Lai's speech
Taiwan defends peace and freedom as Beijing condemns Lai's speech
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan wants peace but will not give up its freedom and calls for respect for its people's right to exist, as Beijing condemns his National Day speech.EEC and tourism destinations attract property investment in Thailand
EEC and tourism destinations attract property investment in Thailand
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
The Eastern Economic Corridor remains an investment hub as Phuket and Phang Nga draw interest in hotels, high-end housing and wellness projects.Hurricane Simon reaches Category 4 as Mexico braces for landfall
Hurricane Simon reaches Category 4 as Mexico braces for landfall
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Hurricane Simon strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico's Pacific coast, with 150mph winds and heavy rain threatening severe flooding, mudslides and storm surges.Tanzania's Jihan crowned 14th Miss Grand International titleholder
Tanzania's Jihan crowned 14th Miss Grand International titleholder
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
Ecuador’s Shyare Andrade was first runner-up and Thailand’s Patthama Jitsawat shared the fifth runner-up position in a final featuring 80 contestants.