At 1:00 p.m. on August 4, 2025, rescue teams from Sawaeng Phorn Kusol Foundation in Rayong responded to a soil collapse that buried construction workers on Sukhumvit Road near Sai Jao Pho Sai Thong shrine in Mueang Rayong district. At the scene, workers were plastering a concrete drainage pipe in a four-meter-deep, four-meter-wide excavation when an adjacent pile of soil, stacked by a backhoe, suddenly collapsed and slid into the pit. Two male workers managed to escape with minor injuries, but a 38-year-old female worker was trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams rapidly deployed to dig and retrieve her, performing CPR before emergency transport to Rayong Hospital.

Some local residents have speculated that the accident may have occurred because the construction project did not perform a traditional incense-lighting ceremony to pay respects to the local guardian spirits before beginning work. Residents view this as either a causal factor in the accident or a spiritual warning from the shrine, which is a site of deep reverence and regular prayer in the community. This remains a personal belief held by some community members.

An old fuel tank exploded while it was being dismantled at a petrol station in front of Samrong Hospital in Samrong district on Tuesday afternoon, injuring three people. The explosion occurred as workers were carrying out demolition work on an old fuel tank at a petrol station in the area. Three people were injured in the blast, which also alarmed residents and people in the surrounding area.

Emergency medical and rescue teams rushed to the scene to assess the situation and assist those affected. Authorities cordoned off the area as a precaution before taking all three injured people to hospital for treatment. Details of their conditions have not yet been released.

Initial inspections indicated that the explosion occurred during the dismantling of the old fuel tank. Authorities suspect that flammable fuel vapour may have remained inside the tank, potentially triggering the blast. Officials are investigating the scene and collecting evidence to determine the exact cause of the explosion. The incident was reported by volunteers from the Boonwipha Fire and Rescue Base.

On August 3, officers from the DSI's Technology and Information Crime Division summoned Democrat Party MP Phawut, former entertainer Film (Ratphumi), and two others to hear charges related to an online asset-trading investment scheme. All four appeared as requested to be informed of the allegations. The DSI filed six serious charges against them, including conspiracy to defraud the public through fraudulent lending and fraud, operating an unlicensed securities brokerage, conducting unauthorized futures trading, entering false data into computer systems likely to harm the public, conspiring to commit money laundering, and actual money laundering. Investigators plan to pursue charges against 47 suspects in total, with summonses already issued to 10 others. After the charges were read, the four were released without bail to allow them time to gather evidence and prepare their defense. The DSI emphasized that these charges represent only the initial investigative stage, and all suspects retain full legal rights and are presumed innocent until a final court verdict is reached.

Jakarta, 4 August 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today advanced Thailand–Indonesia tourism cooperation through separate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Indonesia-based TransNusa Airlines and Southeast Asian travel platform Traveloka at Fairmont Jakarta. The high-level signing was witnessed by Thailand’s Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul and H.E. Mr. Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy and Chairman of the Advisory Board at KADIN Indonesia.

Signed by Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor; Datuk Bernard Francis, Aviation Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa Airlines; and Mr. Albert, Co-founder of Traveloka, the agreements aim to expand air connectivity, strengthen digital marketing and boost Indonesian arrivals across Thailand, while supporting closer tourism and business cooperation between the two countries and stronger connectivity within ASEAN.

Ms. Thapanee said, “Indonesia is an important ASEAN market for Thailand, supported by close cultural ties, convenient travel and growing demand for diverse tourism experiences. These partnerships advance TAT’s Partnership 360 strategy by combining air access, digital reach and market insight to grow Indonesian travel to Thailand. They also support the global ‘Healing is the New Luxury’ campaign by connecting travellers with meaningful experiences across established and emerging destinations, while extending tourism benefits to communities and the wider economy.”

Through the agreement with TransNusa Airlines, TAT will focus on tourism promotion, travel product development and stronger air links between Indonesia and Thailand. Activities will support the “Feel All the Feelings – Visit Thailand, Feel Every Emotion” campaign through tourism fairs, promotional campaigns, digital content, workshops and familiarisation trips, alongside efforts to strengthen the Jakarta–Bangkok and Bali–Phuket routes.

The Traveloka partnership will use the platform’s digital reach, distribution capabilities and market intelligence to promote destinations and tourism experiences across Thailand. It will also support TAT’s Sustainable Tourism Goals by raising awareness of responsible travel, sharing consumer insights, planning campaigns, and communicating relevant tourism policies, entry requirements, and safety measures, subject to appropriate data privacy and security safeguards.

Together, the agreements connect improved air access with targeted digital promotion and market intelligence, supporting greater visitor flows and wider tourism benefits across Thailand.

From 1 January to 31 July 2026, Thailand welcomed 376,337 Indonesian visitors, who stayed for an average of six nights. Their leading interests include Thai cuisine, historical sites, community-based tourism, wellness experiences and beaches. TAT aims to attract 890,000 Indonesian visitors in 2026.

Dr. Jetsada Bunyavongvirooj, deputy director of Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, has posted five warning signs of colon cancer that people should not ignore, noting that early-stage colon cancer does not necessarily cause abdominal pain. While many people experience common digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome, it is important to distinguish between minor digestive complaints and serious warning signs that warrant medical evaluation.

The five warning signs are: (1) A clear change in bowel habits, such as a shift from daily bowel movements to constipation lasting several days or alternating between loose stools and constipation, or a persistent feeling of incomplete evacuation; (2) Blood in stool or abnormally dark stools—while people often assume bright red blood indicates hemorrhoids, bleeding from the colon or rectum can also occur, and sometimes blood is present in amounts too small to see without testing; (3) Anemia, fatigue, or easy tiring even without visible blood loss, as some colon cancers can cause slow, chronic bleeding undetectable to the naked eye; (4) Unintentional weight loss despite maintaining the same diet and activity level, which can accompany loss of appetite and fatigue; and (5) Changes in existing abdominal pain or bloating patterns, such as increased frequency or severity of symptoms. Dr. Jetsada emphasizes that while not all these symptoms indicate cancer, persistent or multiple simultaneous symptoms warrant investigation rather than self-diagnosis as simple digestive trouble.