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Pattaya Mail

Phuket Airport Faces Five More Years of Pressure Before Terminal Expansion Opens

Phuket International Airport is grappling with passenger traffic exceeding its current capacity, with a major terminal expansion not slated for completion until 2032. The airport, designed for 12.5 million passengers annually, already handles over 17 million, facing continued pressure as travel demand to the island remains high.

Pattaya Mail

Pattaya Gears Up for Year-End Tourism Festivals

Pattaya, Thailand is accelerating preparations for its year-end tourism season, including major events like a fireworks festival and a jazz festival. The city aims to attract tourists and boost the local economy through these initiatives.

Pattaya Mail

IMF Chief Arrives in Bangkok for Global Finance Summit

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Bangkok on October 9 for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings, hosted by Thailand for the second time since 1991. The event is expected to draw over 15,000 participants, generating significant economic impact and promoting investment.

Pattaya Mail

Pattaya Second Road Power Poles Slated for Removal by March 2027

Pattaya City has confirmed progress on the removal of power poles and overhead wires along Pattaya Second Road, aiming for completion by March 2027 as part of a broader infrastructure improvement plan to enhance urban aesthetics and underground utilities on key routes.

Thailand Business News

Bank of Thailand Warns Economic Resilience Weakened by Repeated Shocks

The Bank of Thailand has warned that recurring economic shocks are eroding the financial resilience of households and small businesses, raising concerns about lasting damage from recent floods. Vulnerable borrowers' balance sheets have weakened, with estimated nationwide losses potentially reaching up to 33.8 billion baht.

Thai Newsroom

Bangkok Governor Praised, PM Trails in Flood Response Polls

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt received high marks from residents for his response to recent floods, while Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ranked at the bottom in opinion polls, highlighting public dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the crisis. Volunteers and the military also garnered significant public support.

MGR Online (Regional)

Vajiralongkorn Dam Reduces Water Discharge to Mitigate Flooding

Thailand's Vajiralongkorn Dam will reduce its water discharge to 35 million cubic meters per day starting October 12, and further to 30 million cubic meters from October 14. This measure aims to alleviate the impact on the Khwae Noi River basin and mitigate flood damage.

MGR Online (Regional)

Major Highway in Thailand Closed Due to Severe Flooding

A section of Highway No. 3086 in central Thailand has been closed due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution, with potential impacts on logistics and local daily life.

MGR Online (South)

Songkhla-Phatthalung Provinces Unite for Irrawaddy Dolphin Conservation

Songkhla and Phatthalung provinces in Southern Thailand are strengthening regional cooperation to conserve Irrawaddy dolphins and improve sustainable livelihoods for fishing communities. The initiative also aims to create alternative occupations and promote gender equality.

MGR Online (Regional)

Phetchaburi Floodwaters Recede as Kaeng Krachan Dam Reduces Discharge

In Phetchaburi, Thailand, floodwaters are receding after the Kaeng Krachan Dam reduced its discharge to 70 cubic meters per second. Deputy Minister Napin Santorpon inspected the site, assuring that the situation is under control and economic areas are unaffected.

MGR Online (Regional)

Three Thai Ministers Visit Prachin Buri Flood Victims, Pledge Aid

Following severe flooding in Prachin Buri province, three Thai ministers visited the affected areas to offer support and condolences to victims. Over 50,000 households have been impacted, necessitating urgent relief efforts. Damage assessment and aid distribution are currently underway.

The Nation Thailand

Global Economic Risks Overshadow IMF-World Bank Talks in Bangkok

The IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok convened amidst rising global economic uncertainty, with delegates discussing responses to interconnected risks like inflation, geopolitical tensions, and climate change. Impacts on Thailand's economy are also under scrutiny.

INN News

Heavy Rain Hits Phetchaburi, PM Anutin to Visit Flood-Hit Area

Phetchaburi province in central Thailand experienced widespread flooding on October 11th due to torrential rainfall, with cars submerged in a tunnel in Ban Lat district. Prime Minister Anutin is scheduled to visit the area this afternoon to assess the situation and provide aid.

Bangkok Post

Flooding Hits 21 Provinces as Rain Moves South

Widespread flooding has impacted 21 provinces across Thailand, with current weather patterns indicating rain clouds are moving southward, raising concerns for further implications.

MGR Online (Regional)

Phetchaburi Flooded After 6 Hours of Heavy Rain; 3 Underpasses Inaccessible

Phetchaburi province in central Thailand experienced widespread flooding after six hours of continuous heavy rainfall. Three underpasses became submerged and inaccessible to vehicles. Local authorities are urgently working to pump out water and assist affected residents.