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Customs seize 1.3kg of gold hidden in speaker at Suvarnabhumi
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
Thai customs officers detained an Indian passenger at Suvarnabhumi Airport after finding more than 1.3kg of gold worth over 6 million baht hidden inside a speaker.
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WTO raises 2026 global trade growth forecast to 3.9% on AI boom
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
The WTO has upgraded global trade growth for 2026 to 3.9% as strong artificial intelligence investments offset disruptions from the Middle East conflict
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Meta bans TikTok advertising on Facebook and Instagram in Thailand
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
Meta has banned TikTok and ByteDance advertising on its platforms in Thailand and six other markets as competition between the tech rivals intensifies.
US shifts policy to engage Myanmar military government directly in September talks
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
US Assistant Secretary Michael Vance met Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing in September to negotiate prisoner release and discuss rare earths
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Brent crude rises 4.1% to $104.28 on Thursday amid Middle East war and hurricane worries
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
US Gulf producers shut in 1.3 million barrels per day as Hurricane Isaias approaches, while Middle East tensions drive global energy market volatility.
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Five days of heavy rain put Thailand on alert from Oct 9
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
Bangkok faces heavy rain risks on October 10–11, while southern Thailand remains under warning through October 13, with flash floods possible.
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Transport Ministry plans December sign-up for 17–45 baht rail fares
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2026
Thailand targets a January 1, 2027 launch of Bangkok rail-fare refunds for Thai citizens, who would pay full fares before reimbursement via Paotang.
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PTT Station and Bangchak raise fuel prices by 0.75 baht/litre on October 9
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
PTT Station and Bangchak diesel prices in Thailand reach 42.94 baht per litre, while E20, B20 and listed premium fuels remain unchanged
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Philippine Embassy honours Japanese winners of Magsaysay Award
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Tadashi Hattori discusses keeping his medical work going beyond his own involvement as an exhibition celebrates 28 Japanese award recipients.
Yuka Moriyama
Historic Tokyo building reopens to showcase 1930s architecture
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 08, 2026
Visitors can explore seven ornate rooms linked by 99 wooden steps during a special viewing in Tokyo lasting until March 30, 2027.
Yurina Osaki
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