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Thai Enquirer News Summary – October 9, 2026

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《泰国询问报》新闻摘要 – 2026年10月9日

Political news – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul remarked “it would be strange” if Bhumjaithai ministers were omitted from the opposition’s no-confidence motion, after all targeted ministers were revealed to be from his party. Submitted on October 8 by Opposition Leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the motion targets Anutin and 17 other ministers over alleged “blue regime” control, corruption in Senate selection and recruitment exams, and poor flood management—notably sparing nine Bhumjaithai ministers and marking the first time no Pheu Thai ministers were named.

Anutin stated that targeted ministers will address the allegations and use the expected three-to-four-day debate to showcase government achievements. He promised to act on constructive feedback while noting that debate dates will be coordinated around his official international commitments.

– The People’s Party and allied opposition parties filed a no-confidence motion against 18 ministers under Bhumjaithai’s Cabinet quota, including Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. No Pheu Thai minister was targeted. The motion, submitted under Section 151 of the Constitution, was signed by 145 MPs.

Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut said the debate would target what the opposition calls the “blue regime.” He accused it of undermining democracy and extending its influence across the House of Representatives, the Senate and independent oversight agencies. The seven-page motion covers allegations of corruption in the Senate selection process, cheating in local government recruitment examinations and failures in flood management. The opposition would pursue legal action against individual ministers if the evidence established grounds for wrongdoing.

The ministers targeted are:

– Anutin Charnvirakul — Prime Minister and Minister of Interior

– Chaichanok Chidchob — Minister of Digital Economy and Society

– Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport

– Paradorn Prissananantakul — PM’s Office Minister

– Suchart Chomklin — Minister of Natural Resources and Environment

– Surasak Phancharoenworakul — Minister of Tourism and Sports

– Pakorn Nilprapunt — Deputy Prime Minister in cahrge of legal affairs

– Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat — Minister of Justice

– Ekniti Nitithanprapas — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance

– Suphajee Suthumpun — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce

– Songsak Thongsri — Deputy Prime Minister

– Lt Gen Adul Boonthumjaroen — Minister of Defence

– Napintorn Srisunpang — PM’s Office Minister

– Supamas Isarabhakdi — PM’s Office Minister

– Suksomruay Wantaneeyakul — PM’s Office Minister

– Jeseth Thaiseth — Deputy Minister of Interior

– Worasit Liangprasit — Deputy Minister of Interior

– Siripong Angkasakulkiat — Deputy Minister of Transpor

– Thammanat Prompao’s Kla Tham Party did not sign the motion, a decision Natthaphong said the party must explain itself.

– Atthakorn Sirilatthayakorn, spokesperson for the Kla Tham Party, stated that the party was not invited to co-sponsor the opposition’s no-confidence motion against the prime minister and cabinet ministers. Reviewing the petition, the party concluded that the allegations prioritize political disputes—particularly Senate election collusion—over national administration. Attakorn questioned the motion’s intent, arguing it functions more as political posturing than a genuine review of governance efficiency or public hardship.

Kla Tham criticized the selection of targeted ministers, noting that officials overseeing critical issues like flood management were omitted while others faced unclear charges. Parliamentary debates must address urgent public grievances rather than political games, warning that the current motion fails to solve real problems or benefit the Thai public.

– Government spokesperson Ekkaphop Phianphiset dismissed it as political entertainment and threatened to seek a consumer watchdog investigation into the People’s Party if the opposition debated only five or six ministers, claiming that would mislead viewers. People’s Party spokesperson Pukkamon Nunarnan called the threat nonsensical, saying parliamentary scrutiny was the opposition’s duty. She asked whether the watchdog could also investigate a government that failed to match its election promises.

– iLaw director Yingcheep Atchanont announced that he will contest Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s defamation lawsuit, with a preliminary hearing set at the Criminal Court for December 14. The lawsuit stems from a July 21 press conference where Yingcheep urged opposition MPs to investigate alleged government involvement in 2024 Senate selection fraud, a claim Yingcheep maintains is supported by solid evidence and witness accounts as he seeks dismissal for bad-faith prosecution.

He called on Anutin to personally testify and undergo cross-examination. If the case moves to trial, the defense intends to summon at least 11 witnesses and request official documents, CCTV footage, phone records, and Election Commission findings—including evidence regarding alleged meetings and communications between Bhumjaithai figures and Senate candidates.

– Three suspects in the local government recruitment exam corruption case were released on October 7, 2026, after reaching the maximum 84-day pretrial detention limit. The Corrections Department confirmed it could no longer hold them because the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) failed to complete its prosecution file in time. The NACC explained that police had already used four of the seven allowed remand periods before transferring the case, leaving insufficient time for inquiries.

Consequently, formal notifications of allegations for over 6,000 individuals have been delayed to late November as investigators uncovered additional intermediaries; so far, police have questioned over 1,000 people, identified 51 secondary intermediaries, submitted a file involving two DSI officials and 15 million baht in bribes, and forwarded 31 of 81 related local police cases to the NACC.

Popular online gambling platform Shuffle.com—reportedly co-owned by Taiyang Zhang, husband of Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap —has implemented geoblocking to prevent access for users in Thailand. This comes amid intense public scrutiny following a parliamentary inquiry by People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome regarding bribery progress, during which he highlighted alleged links between Zhang, online gambling operations, and transnational crime. Registered in the Caribbean nation of Curaçao, Shuffle.com allows users to gamble using cryptocurrencies.

– Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruthapol Naowarat clarified that his earlier statement—noting the website legally operates under Curaçao law outside Thai jurisdiction—was not intended to exonerate Zhang. He has instructed the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to launch a formal inquiry, which will include summoning key witnesses to gather facts and investigate all related allegations.

– The Royal Gazette published an official announcement on October 8, 2026, regarding an order by the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court declaring political activist Surachai Danwattananusorn (Surachai Sae Dan) legally missing. The court issued the order on February 19, 2024, following a petition filed by his wife, Pranee Danwattananusorn. Surachai had fled to Laos to seek political asylum following the May 2014 military declaration of martial law in Thailand due to his past involvement with the Communist Party of Thailand and the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship.

Surachai vanished without a trace in December 2018 alongside two close political aides whose bodies were later discovered floating in the Mekong River. Because Surachai was never located and no information regarding his fate emerged in the subsequent years, the court formally declared him a missing person under Section 61 of Thailand’s Civil and Commercial Cod

– The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has announced stricter regulations requiring commercial banks to demand proof of origin for foreign currency inflows exceeding $200,000 to ensure transactions align with stated trade and investment purposes. Under the new rules, general transfers—such as direct investments, loans, and trade payments—can bypass document submission if the client undergoes a Know Your Business (KYB) verification. However, transactions on a designated “watchlist”—including real estate investments, digital assets, and non-subsidiary funds—must provide proof of origin per transaction regardless of KYB status.

Additionally, the central bank has imposed tighter restrictions on specific high-risk transactions to prevent circumvention. Foreign currency transfers related to gold payments now require supporting documentation for all amounts, including transfers made in Thai baht via non-resident baht accounts. Furthermore, the purchase of foreign currency cash is now capped at $15,000 per day per client unless accompanied by official customs declarations or proof of origin from authorized foreign exchange businesses.

– BOT Governor Vitai Ratanakorn announced a major credit infrastructure overhaul to revive bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) after 16 consecutive quarters of contraction. Speaking at the Thailand Economic Outlook 2027 forum, Vitai stressed that monetary policy rate cuts alone cannot resolve deep-seated structural issues like SME credit shortages, high household debt, and financial inequality. Despite Thailand’s resilient macroeconomic growth, the post-pandemic recovery remains uneven (“K-shaped”), leaving SMEs struggling with a high non-performing loan ratio of 9.5% and limited access to formal credit compared to large corporations.

To address these challenges, the BOT is implementing a three-part framework aimed at generating 100 billion THB in new annual lending. Key initiatives include lowering costs through free bi-annual credit checks, launching a permanent bank-funded “Credit Boost” guarantee mechanism by early 2027, and establishing an alternative data exchange to assess non-traditional borrowers using utility and government records. Additionally, a central digital loan portal set to debut in December 2026 will allow borrowers to leverage existing collateral to secure competitive refinancing offers across multiple lenders.

– The Revenue Department has opened public consultation on a draft law to introduce a departure tax for international travelers leaving Thailand by air, setting the initial fee at 1,000 baht per departure, with a statutory maximum of up to 5,000 baht. The tax will be collected directly by airlines and ticketing agents as part of the fare, while land and sea departures, children aged two or under, transit passengers staying within airport bounds, and duty crew members will be exempt. Tickets purchased prior to the law taking effect—which occurs 180 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette—will also be exempt, and public feedback remains open on the department’s website until October 29, 2026.

This proposal aligns Thailand with several other nations that impose similar international departure fees on travelers, including their own citizens. Examples include Japan’s departure tax of ¥3,000, Australia’s Passenger Movement Charge of A$70, and the United Kingdom’s Air Passenger Duty, which scales based on flight distance and cabin class.

– The Fuel Fund Executive Committee has approved a 0.75 baht per liter price hike across most fuel types starting October 9, 2026, while keeping B20, E20, and E85 retail prices unchanged. The decision follows a surge in global oil prices driven by escalating Middle East tensions—specifically attacks on shipping in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz—alongside China’s refined oil export halt and a 3.2 million-barrel drop in U.S. crude inventories. With Singapore diesel and gasoline prices surging above $177 and nearly $156 per barrel respectively, the Fuel Fund’s subsidy burden reached approximately 363 million baht daily, forcing rate adjustments to preserve liquidity amid global market volatility.

Under the revised structure, diesel B7 subsidies rise to 2.82 baht per liter, bringing its retail price to 42.94 baht per liter, while B20 receives a 7.57 baht per liter subsidy to maintain its 37.19 baht per liter price. For gasoline and gasohol, premium gasoline is taxed at 1.88 baht per liter (retailing at 50.43 baht per liter), while Gasohol 95 and 91 are priced at 41.44 baht and 41.07 baht per liter, respectively. Higher subsidies for E20 (8.29 baht per liter) and E85 (2.66 baht per liter) successfully freeze their retail prices at 35.69 baht and 31.63 baht per liter.

The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) revealed that average monthly Thai household expenditure reached 21,217 baht during the first nine months (January–September) of 2026. This reflects a 326 baht increase compared to 20,891 baht during the same period in 2025. The rise was primarily driven by higher costs in transportation, vehicle maintenance, and communications due to elevated fuel prices, alongside increased prices for prepared foods tracking higher production costs.

Looking ahead, household spending is expected to remain high due to volatile global oil prices and increased demand during the year-end travel season. Additional short-term risks include severe flooding across several regions, which damaged farmlands and temporarily drove up agricultural prices, particularly for fresh vegetables. Furthermore, affected households face rising essential expenses for home repairs, building materials, and replacing flood-damaged appliances.

– Thailand’s consumer confidence index fell for the first time in four months to 52.1 in September 2026, driven primarily by widespread flooding and rising living costs, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC). The severe floods caused an estimated 22 to 30 billion baht in economic losses—mainly in agricultural areas—while diesel fuel prices exceeding 40 baht per liter, high household debt, and stock market declines further weighed down consumer sentiment and willingness to spend.

Despite the setback, UTCC President Thanavath Phonvichai described the decline as temporary and maintained Thailand’s 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2.2%–2.5%. The chamber expects consumer spending and tourism to recover starting mid-November, supported by government relief funds, the upcoming high tourism season, strong export growth, and sustained foreign direct investment interest.

– Former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai strongly opposed proposals to shift the Thai Health Promotion Foundation’s (ThaiHealth) funding from a dedicated 2% “sin tax” to the annual government budget. He warned that political changes under different administrations could disrupt long-term health initiatives, though he acknowledged that managing over 4 billion THB annually requires greater public accountability and focused campaigns, such as reducing sugar intake to combat diabetes.

Democrat Party Leader Abhisit Vejjajiva echoed these concerns, suggesting that if ThaiHealth’s revenue is deemed excessive, authorities should lower budget caps or improve oversight instead of subjecting it to annual budget approvals. He emphasized that financial independence ensures operational stability while calling on ThaiHealth to boost transparency regarding its fund allocations.

– Six NBTC commissioners convened a separate meeting on October 8, refusing to attend a session chaired by Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck. Acting meeting chair Suphat Suphachalasai cited a September 25 Administrative Court ruling that stripped Sarana of his legal authority as board chairman. Despite attempts by NBTC staff to direct them to Sarana’s meeting on the 12th floor, the six commissioners remained on the second floor, though key office staff and acting secretary-general Trairat Wiriyasirikul ignored requests to join them.

During their session, the commissioners addressed nine agenda items concerning telecommunications licensing, satellite services, and network agreements, while deferring four others—including a digital TV roadmap and an emergency warning system—due to absent staff. Commissioner Thanapant Raicharoen criticized the office for refusing support, calling the incident “the tail wagging the dog.” The group has scheduled its next meetings for October 21, 22, and 28.

– Yesterday, the SET Index closed at 1,570.61 points, down 14.02 points or 0.88%, with a trading value of 63,644.04 million baht. The index declined primarily due to external pressures, specifically the rapid rise in US government bond yields—across the 2-year, 10-year, and 30-year maturities—which dampened investment sentiment for risk assets globally. Additionally, Brent crude oil prices surged over 4% following reports that the US was preparing for a new wave of attacks on Iran; this heightened concerns regarding Middle East tensions, negatively impacting various risk assets, including equities, gold, and fixed-income securities.

– The Thai stock market faced additional pressure from domestic factors, particularly news that the government might consider imposing an outbound travel tax of 1,000–5,000 baht. This sparked concerns that the public might reduce travel, thereby affecting tourism-related businesses and triggering sell-offs in this sector—most notably in MINT shares. Concurrently, ongoing flooding in several parts of the country remains unresolved, serving as another factor that is limiting investor confidence in the short term.

For today, the index is expected to drift lower due to a lack of fresh positive catalysts in the short term; support is estimated at 1,550 points, with resistance at 1,585 points.

– Former PTTEP executive Paopadet Worabutr is scheduled to be extradited from Indonesia to Thailand on October 8 to face prosecution over the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal. Wanted under a Thai arrest warrant and an Interpol Red Notice, he is accused by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) of taking $300,543 (approx. 10 million THB) in bribes to favor Rolls-Royce Energy Systems in securing a $24.66 million gas turbine compressor contract for the Arthit offshore project between 2004 and 2008.

The illicit payments were allegedly funneled through a Singaporean bank account following a broader 2017 admission by Rolls-Royce regarding corrupt payments to Thai state-owned energy firms. Paopadet was apprehended in Indonesia after fleeing through Malaysia, thanks to joint trilateral law enforcement cooperation, and will be presented to the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases while maintaining the presumption of innocence.

– Paweena Jariyathitipong, President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), revealed that AOT has signed contracts with AOT Ground Aviation Services Company Limited (AOTGA) to serve as the third service provider at Suvarnabhumi Airport for two major projects, totaling 67,305.32 million baht in combined investment over a 25-year period.

The first contract covers ground support equipment, ground handling, and passenger services valued at 29,390.76 million baht, comprising 1,608.76 million baht in capital expenditure for construction, machinery, and equipment, plus 27,782.01 million baht for operations and maintenance. The second contract involves cargo warehouse services valued at 37,914.56 million baht, consisting of 1,318.38 million baht in facility, equipment, and system investments, along with 36,596.18 million baht in operating and maintenance expenses, with all capital fully funded by AOTGA.

– Thailand will issue two 100-baht commemorative coins to mark its hosting of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings on October 12–18. The cupronickel coins will be available from October 9. The proof version costs 700 baht, with production capped at 30,000 coins, while the standard version is available at face value, with a maximum of 200,000 coins. Both measure 38 millimeters in diameter and weigh 25 grams.

– The Election Commission of Thailand (EC) has clarified rules regarding financial assistance provided by political figures to disaster victims. Under current regulations, political parties may contribute up to 3 million baht, while individual politicians—including the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, party executives, and MPs—are limited to 300,000 baht per occasion for disaster relief, or up to 3,000 baht for customary occasions.

If any contribution exceeds these thresholds, the excess amount must be calculated as part of the politician’s or party’s official election expenses for the subsequent general election. Failure to comply with these disclosure and spending requirements carries penalties under the Organic Act on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives.

Previously, a controversy arose regarding the distribution of cash aid to flood victims by Anutin Charnvirakul and Sabida Thaiseth—the Minister of Culture—between late September and early October; the funds were described as personal donations, sparking widespread criticism.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has alerted 53 provinces and Bangkok to heavy rain forecast for October 9–13, warning of flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, standing floodwater and strong winds.

The affected areas include five northern provinces, nine northeastern provinces, 25 central provinces and all 14 southern provinces, as well as Bangkok. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected particularly in the lower North, Northeast, Central region and South.

– Flooding continues in 21 provinces and Bangkok, affecting more than 1.14 million households and 3.13 million people, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation reported on October 8. The department attributed the flooding to heavy rainfall and water flowing from the North into the Central region. Affected areas span 110 districts, 927 subdistricts and 6,928 villages, alongside Bangkok.

Water levels are rising in eight provinces, including Ayutthaya, Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani. Levels are falling in Bangkok and 11 provinces, while remaining stable in four others. The report lists 44 deaths.

– More than 1.42 million households have registered for disaster relief through the Tang Rath app. The government will transfer 68 million baht to the first 8,219 households today, October 8, covering Samut Prakan, Sa Kaeo, Tak, Chanthaburi and Mae Hong Son. Payments will go to PromptPay accounts linked to recipients’ national identification numbers.

– Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the social media controversy surrounding the transfer of Setthawut Wongloewut, the district chief of Ban Sang in Prachin Buri Province. Anutin clarified that the transfer decision was officially made by Narucha Khosasivilai, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, alongside Permanent Secretary for Interior Unsit Sampuntharat, following a formal request from the Prachin Buri governor. As the designated commander during disaster emergency situations, the governor holds top local authority, and the Department moved swiftly without a formal investigation committee to ensure effective flood relief operations. Setthawut had served in the same post for five years and was already due for a rotation since last year.

Addressing public support for the official’s field performance and concerns raised by a former interior permanent secretary, Anutin maintained that he must trust the judgment of the governor as the direct commander on the ground. There was no political motive or malice involved, noting that the Bhumjaithai Party already won all parliamentary seats in the province, and emphasized that the sole objective was to deliver flood relief as quickly and efficiently as possible.

– Former Prachin Buri governor Weerapun Dee-on requested the transfer on his final day before retirement, accusing Setthawut of refusing assistance, behaving rudely, and prioritizing social media content over on-the-ground operations. The controversy has also reignited scrutiny over past political friction, particularly surrounding Weerapun’s short-lived appointment of Chinese national Juncheng Zhu as a provincial adviser in April 2025. Weerapun revoked the appointment eight days later—citing potential harm to government interests—and subsequently apologized to PM Anutin with a floral garland.

The episode highlights a sharp reversal in relations, as Setthawut had publicly supported Weerapun earlier that same year when the former governor faced threats over legal actions following a major landfill fire.

– The Ministry of Interior issued an official order dated October 7, 2026, transferring Ban Sang District Chief Setthawut Wongloewut of Prachinburi Province to serve as the new District Chief of Lam Sonthi in Lopburi Province. Under the same senior executive transfer order, Naris Palakawong Na Ayudhya, currently the District Chief of Khok Sung in Sa Kaeo Province, has been appointed to replace Setthawut as Ban Sang District Chief. The appointments are scheduled to take effect on October 9, 2026. Both officials are instructed to report for duty and assume their new posts on the same day.

Surprisingly, Setthawut remains in his position as District Chief, despite facing criticism over flood management in the Ban Sang area and the Prime Minister ordering an investigation into his performance of duty.

– A construction worker was killed and another seriously injured when a tower crane collapsed at a high-rise construction site on Rama IV Road in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district on October 8, 2026. The incident occurred while workers were adjusting the height of the crane, causing the structure to buckle and plunge several stories to the ground. Emergency responders rushed the surviving worker to a nearby hospital, while police cordoned off the area to prevent further casualties.

Local authorities and forensic officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fatal collapse, examining whether mechanical failure, structural overload, or safety protocol breaches contributed to the accident. Construction operations at the site have been temporarily suspended as engineers inspect the remaining equipment and surrounding structures to ensure site safety before work can resume.

– On October 8, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) searched three Bangkok sites—including a Chabad House centre on Phra Athit Road, Silom offices, and a Sukhumvit construction project—over suspected tax evasion and nominee arrangements by an Israeli business network. The wider probe stems from a September 25 order by Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee targeting Chabad premises nationwide. However, authorities have yet to announce any findings or publicly clarify the specific evidence justifying the expansion of checks to religious centres beyond the identified business ties.

The investigation originated from an unrenewed operating permit at a Jewish cemetery in Bang Khla, Chachoengsao, where officials discovered three unauthorized burials performed after the site failed distance requirements in 2023. Checks into the cemetery company revealed three Israeli shareholders who obtained Thai citizenship to legally hold land, alongside ties to Chabad in Phuket. This prompted authorities to broaden their audit into related land holdings, construction permits, and commercial operations across Thailand.

Political News Headlines in Thai Media

Abhisit urges probe into BMA project

Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3333853/abhisit-urges-probe-into-bma-project Anutin hit with no-confidence motion

Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3333763/anutin-hit-with-noconfidence-motion Thailand begins extradition process against Chinese journalist Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3333630/thailand-begins-extradition-process-against-chinese-journalist PM Anutin ready to face censure debate targeting 18 ministers Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/politics/40072028 Suphajee welcomes no-confidence motion naming 18 ministers Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/news/politics/40072026

Economic News Headlines in Thai Media

Thailand-EU free trade pact talks at final stage Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3333255/thailandeu-free-trade-pact-talks-at-final-stage Officials keen to redo renewable power deals Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3333838/officials-keen-to-redo-renewable-power-deals MRTA opens properties to investment Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3333898/mrta-opens-properties-to-investment BOT Pledges Credit Overhaul to Open Bank Loans to Thai SMEs Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/business/banking-finance/40072011 Thailand plans Bangkok Declaration for IMF-World Bank meetings Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40072018 Thai Business Leaders Warned to Overhaul Operating Models or Risk Extinction as Global Shocks Become the New Normal Link- https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40072021 Shrimpers under pressure from weather, import ban Link- https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3333858/shrimpers-under-pressure-from-weather-import-ban Thailand Moves to Reconsider Unsigned Power Purchase Contracts to Cut Electricity Costs Link- https://www.kaohooninternational.com/economics/592392 AOTGA Signs Agreements for Ground and Cargo Services at Suvarnabhumi Airport Link- https://www.kaohooninternational.com/markets/592385 BGRIM Accelerates Digital Hub Vision With 250MW New Data Center Investment Link- https://www.kaohooninternational.com/markets/592312

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Issues to be watched out for

October , 2026 – The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced a summary of the stock market overview October , 2026 – The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) announces the Industrial Confidence Index October 12-18, 2026 – IMF and World Bank meeting in Bangkok October , 2026 – The Ministry of Commerce will announce Thailand’s export figures for September October 28, 2026 – Monetary Policy Committee holds its meeting October 30, 2026 – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) reports on the Thai economic and financial conditions

November 5, 2026 – October 2026 Consumer Confidence Inflation Data November 16, 2026 – The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) reports on the state of the Thai economy and GDP for the third quarter of 2026, as well as outlook for 2026-2027 November , 2026 – The Ministry of Commerce will announce Thailand’s export figures for October December 4, 2026 – November 2026 Consumer Confidence Inflation Data December 23, 2026 – Monetary Policy Committee holds its meeting

SET Index 1,570.61 -14.02

Link – https://www.set.or.th/en/company/ipo/upcoming_ipo_set.html

Metal -Link http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/commodities/futures/metals/

Energy -Link – http://www.bloomberg.com/energy/

Baltic Dry Index (BDI)-Link – http://www.bloomberg.com/quote/BDIY:IND

Global Equity Market’s Movements

Link – http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/asia-pacific/

Asian Equity Markets Movement

Link – http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks/world-indexes/

Information on 8 October 2026

Buying, Selling or Transfer of shares by Owners/Management

Acceptance of Transfer

XD, XE or XM or other notifications

For list of Companies that have dividend payment and AGM meeting schedules click on https://www.set.or.th/set/xcalendar.do

Trading Breakdown on the Stock Exchange of Thailand

Daily as of 8 October 2026

Monthly Cumulative between 1 Oct – 8 October 2026

Yearly Cumulative since 1 Jan – 8 October 2026

Total Trading Value 63,644.04 Million Baht

Background Information

According to the report by the Election Commission of Thailand as of May 8, 2019, the strength of each party in the Thai Parliament following the elections on March 24, 2019.

List of MPs – https://www.ect.go.th/ect_th/download/article/article_20190508184334.pdf

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