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October 26
- Thailand's security council secretary schedules Nov 4 meeting on contingency plans, watching US strike on Iran
The secretary-general of Thailand's National Security Council is due to meet agencies and academics on Nov 4 to discuss contingency plans at various levels. The meeting is to prepare for scenarios including a US strike on Iran, with concern about the effect on Thai energy and the economy.
- Thailand closes Mae Sot border crossings after Myanmar shelling wounds one on Thai side
Fighting along the Thai-Myanmar border has wounded villagers on the Thai side, and the prime minister said he has already notified Myanmar's leader of the incident. Thailand is preparing to tighten protection along the frontier in response.
- Thai prime minister's lawyer files defamation and computer-crime complaints against Rukchanok and Chaiyarat
The prime minister assigned his personal lawyer to file defamation and computer-crime complaints against Rukchanok and Chaiyarat, according to Delinews. Police and the prime minister also filed a case against a person accused of being an administrator of the Godd Dam page.
- Phuket flood claims pass 210 as disaster zone declared in Karon and Muang districts
Phuket has declared a disaster area for flooding in Muang district, covering villages 1 to 4 of Karon subdistrict, as heavy rain continued and officials kept watch for flooding and landslides. The Phuket governor ordered urgent drainage work across the island and standby teams ready around the clock.
- Pathum Thani contractor says foundation contract named Got Athip but transfer slips show Bum Panadda
A contractor working for the Khon Tham Dee Foundation in Pathum Thani said the contract was made with Got Athip, but the money transfer slips carry the name Bum Panadda. The contractor spoke publicly for the first time about the case.