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Officials discuss flood compensation and strategic canals
Phuket officials received briefings on government compensation and insurance measures for flood victims following widespread flooding in Bangkok and other provinces. Governor Chotinarin Kerdsom highlighted the province's 16 strategic canals as part of local flood-prevention preparations.
What it means for youResidents and business owners should be aware of available compensation measures and ongoing flood-prevention infrastructure efforts in the province.
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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
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October 2026 event calendar highlights
Thailand's October 2026 calendar features cultural and international events including the American Fair, Bun Sart Duean Sip, and traditional boat races. Various community festivals and illuminated attractions are scheduled across destinations throughout the month.
What it means for youVisitors can plan trips around these cultural events and festivals occurring across Thailand in October 2026.
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Phuket holds waste management training
A capacity-building programme was held on September 30 at the Phuket Merlin Hotel, presided over by Vice Governor Suwit Phansengiam. The training aimed to improve waste management understanding among participants from academic, public, and private sectors.
What it means for youBusiness owners should note the province's focus on waste management cooperation and recent awards for environmental volunteer groups.
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