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ICONSIAM has won two major awards at the Thailand Influencer Awards 2025 for its innovative marketing campaigns. The retail landmark received accolades for its Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 and its Thaiconic Songkran Celebration 2025. The company's executive highlighted that these wins underscore their strategy of collaborating with creators to produce impactful content. These campaigns successfully blended online and offline experiences to promote Thai culture and soft power. The awards solidify ICONSIAM's role as a global hub for world-class experiences and creative collaboration.

Vernon Unsworth, the British cave explorer crucial to the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue, has been hospitalized with pneumonia in Chiang Rai. Thai military officials visited him in the hospital to offer their support and encouragement. Unsworth was the first to survey the cave and provided vital guidance that led to the successful rescue of the 12 young football players. His condition has improved, and he is now able to communicate normally, though he remains under medical supervision. The officials expressed their gratitude for his indispensable role in the internationally renowned rescue mission.

The Bank of Thailand is widely expected to keep its policy interest rate unchanged at 1.5% in its upcoming meeting. This will be the first meeting presided over by the new governor, Vitai Ratanakorn, and will include two new committee members. Economists predict the decision may not be unanimous as the committee seeks to maintain policy flexibility amid weaker economic signals. The focus will be on assessing the impact of a previous rate cut made in August. While a hold is expected tomorrow, some analysts forecast a potential rate cut in December to further support the economy.

A fire broke out under the Thailand-Cambodia Friendship Bridge on the Cambodian side of the border. The blaze, which produced thick black smoke and a smell of burning plastic, was caused by the ignition of accumulated garbage. Cambodian firefighters quickly controlled the fire within about 30 minutes. Thai officials confirmed the incident had no impact on the Thai side and the bridge structure was not damaged. No injuries were reported from the incident.

A senior Thai military officer has revealed the existence of a forgotten ancient temple called Bai Baek near the Thai-Cambodian border in Buri Ram province. The temple, believed to date back to the 16th-17th centuries, features three main towers on a single base. The structure remains largely intact but has been largely overlooked. The officer advocates for its immediate restoration and development into a historical tourist attraction. He emphasized the urgency to preserve the site to secure Thailand's cultural heritage.

Kui Buri National Park, located in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, is famous for being the best place in Thailand to see wild elephants. Spanning 969 square kilometers, the park covers four districts and offers a 95% chance of spotting elephants in its special wildlife viewing area. The park's beautiful landscape features undulating mountains and a variety of forests, making it a favorite for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Apart from elephants, Kui Buri is home to a rich variety of animals, including one of Thailand’s largest populations of gaurs, as well as deer, jackals, wild boars, and gibbons. Rare animals such as tigers, leopards, and tapirs occasionally roam the area. Bird watchers will also be delighted, as the park is home to over 260 species of birds, with colorful hornbills, junglefowl, and kingfishers regularly seen.

Visitors can enjoy walking trails through the forest, comfortable accommodations like houses and tents, and the unique experience of watching wildlife in their natural habitat. It’s important to be aware of the correct entry point for wildlife watching, as the main park headquarters is different from the viewing area. Whether you are coming to see the elephants, explore the hiking trails, or admire the vast and unspoiled nature, Kui Buri National Park is a must-visit destination in Thailand.

Tomorrow, Thailand will experience mostly cloudy weather with a chance of showers in many regions, especially during the afternoon and evening. In Bangkok and surrounding central areas, expect warm and humid conditions with occasional rain, so carrying an umbrella is a good idea. Temperatures will be comfortable but expect high humidity and cloudy skies to persist throughout the day, with brief periods of sunshine possible. Scattered thunderstorms are likely in some southern and northern parts of Thailand, so plan indoor activities if possible.

As of October 7, 2025, the Thai baht's rates against other top currencies are as follows: