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Court jails former monk Alongkot and ‘Mor Bee’ for 50 years
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
A Thai court has sentenced former monk Alongkot and fundraiser “Mor Bee” to the statutory maximum of 50 years each and ordered them to repay THB306 million to Wat Phra Bat Namphu.
Bangkok flood risk persists ahead of more rain on Oct 10–13
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Bangkok residents are urged to keep belongings raised as high canal levels limit drainage capacity ahead of more rain on October 10–13.
Immigration plans separate lanes over reports of pneumonic plague in Russia
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s immigration chief says separate screening lanes and quarantine would depend on health orders, with no special measures yet announced
AIS Expands 5G-ADVANCED Uplink Across 100% of Bangkok, Making It the World’s First Capital City with Citywide Coverage
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Delivering Up to 2X Faster Upload Speeds for the AI and Creator Economy, Advancing Thailand Toward ASEAN AI Connectivity Hub
Bangkok government staff get Oct 16 holiday and 3 WFH days
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Bangkok banks also have an October 16 holiday for the IMF–World Bank meetings, while private-sector arrangements depend on individual employers.
Thailand weighs THB1,000 departure tax for travellers of all nationalities
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand’s Revenue Department is consulting on a draft law that would charge all air travellers THB1,000 when leaving the country, with exemptions.
Cyber police raid student scam network, seize THB100m assets
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thai cyber police arrest three suspects and seize assets worth over THB100 million in a crackdown on scams targeting students with losses above THB200 million.
Gold producers’ hoarding could push prices higher long term
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Laos is building a domestic gold market as Indonesia taxes exports and China adds to reserves, potentially leaving less metal for global buyers
M6 Bang Pa-in–Hin Kong section opens both ways as flood bypass
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
Thailand has temporarily opened the M6 Bang Pa-in–Hin Kong section in both directions to give motorists an alternative route around flood-hit roads.
Thailand strengthens global gem hub role as industry faces new trade risks
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2026
GIT expects Thai gem and jewellery exports to grow about 10% this year while urging SMEs to prepare for RJC standards and US tariff pressures.