On July 27, Deputy Superintendent Pholwat Thumsing of Nong Krap Police Station in Rayong received a report of a capsized boat with a missing child in a large pond at Moo 5, Nong Bua Subdistrict, Ban Khai District. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene. The pond is known to be extremely deep, reaching 4 to 5 meters in some areas. A rowing boat and fishing equipment were found floating in the water. A 13-year-old boy was rescued by a villager and pulled from the pond with water aspiration symptoms; he was rushed to the hospital. Another boy managed to swim safely to shore. After approximately 30 minutes of underwater search efforts, rescue teams located the body of a 13-year-old boy submerged in the water. The body was brought to shore and medical personnel were contacted for an autopsy. Investigation revealed that all three boys had set out together to fish in the middle of the pond. During the outing, the boat lost balance, capsized, and sank. The incident was compounded by the pond's significant depth and the fact that the boy who died was not a strong swimmer. The deceased boy's grandfather expressed heartfelt regret, stating he had warned his grandson many times not to fish at this particular pond due to safety concerns. Despite the family having no shortage of food at home, the boy's youthful restlessness prompted him to invite friends out fishing, resulting in this tragic accident. Police have sent the body for a detailed autopsy and are conducting an investigation in accordance with the law before returning the body to the family for religious funeral rites.

PATTAYA — Four transgender women have been arrested in connection with the alleged robbery and assault of a 53-year-old Australian tourist in Pattaya on 27 December 2025, police said.

The Australian man reported to Pattaya police that he was attacked by a group of transgender women who allegedly assaulted him and stole his belongings.

The incident raised concerns over the image of Pattaya as an international tourist destination. Police said they continued investigating and tracking down those involved.

On 29 June 2026, the Pattaya Provincial Court approved arrest warrants for four suspects on charges of jointly committing nighttime robbery and assault causing physical and mental harm.

Pattaya Tourist Police investigators later located the suspects, with some allegedly leaving the area while others continued living in Pattaya.

The suspects were identified as Peeraphong, 19, and Pimphisa, 20, who were arrested outside condominiums in Pattaya; Chanachai, 20, who was arrested outside a restaurant in Maha Sarakham province; and Pongsakorn, 18, who was arrested at a residence in Ratchaburi province.

Police said all four acknowledged they were the individuals named in the arrest warrants and appeared in video footage from the scene, but denied the charges.

They were handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings, police said.

Alpine Sports Group, through Rand Development Company Limited, has officially launched ALPINE BOOST in partnership with Srinana Prom Marketing Public Company Limited, the manufacturer of the Jele brand. The new Sport Jelly is designed under the "Boost Your Performance" concept to serve athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active lifestyle enthusiasts with a product that cares for the body throughout all stages of exercise—before, during, and after activity—to support performance, maintain energy levels, and prepare the body for the next session.

Dr. Taveevat Taveephol, Chief Executive Officer of Rand Development Company Limited's Business Group, stated that consumers are increasingly prioritizing health and quality of life, making wellness a central part of modern living, whether through exercise, rest, body recovery, or proper nutrition choices.

"ALPINE BOOST reflects Alpine Sports Group's vision of building on our sports expertise to develop products that provide comprehensive health experiences, and to advance a Wellness Ecosystem that connects sports and quality of life. We believe good health doesn't come from exercise alone, but from continuous, multi-dimensional body care that enables everyone to live their full potential," he said.

Adisak Sunthonsuk, Managing Director of the Hospitality Business Group at Rand Development Company Limited, noted that Alpine Sports Group has years of experience caring for customers through various sports businesses including golf courses, football fields, and tennis courts. This has given them genuine insight into the pain points of athletes and fitness enthusiasts, such as energy loss during activity, fatigue from sweating, risk of cramping, and suboptimal post-exercise recovery.

"ALPINE BOOST was developed from a real understanding of athletes' lives, recognizing that good performance starts with proper body care at every stage. We designed the product to support body preparation before exercise, during activity, and after exercise—maintaining energy levels, ensuring physical readiness, and addressing every activity need. The product format is easy to consume, refreshing, portable, and suited to modern lifestyle," he explained.

ALPINE BOOST consists of three formulas, each designed to address the body's needs at different exercise stages:

READY FORMULA (Lemon Salted Flavour) prepares the body before exercise with potassium chloride (KCl) to replace minerals lost through sweat, adding refreshment and reducing fatigue and cramping risk. Ideal for outdoor activities or sports requiring continuous effort.

ENERGY FORMULA (Mixberry Flavour) combines BCAA and L-Carnitine to supplement energy during exercise, support activity continuity, and enable the body to move at full efficiency. Suited for sports or activities requiring energy enhancement during workouts.

RECOVERY FORMULA (Lychee Flavour) combines BCAA to support muscle recovery and repair after exercise and reduce fatigue.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on July 27, 2025 that he is waiting for the Senate to formally approve the removal of Dr. Sorin Bunyibhaichaphruk, chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), on grounds of disqualification. Anutin stressed that the process follows legal procedures requiring a Senate vote, and that once the Senate issues its decision, he must comply with it—there is no way to violate the law or constitution. The NBTC chairman declared this morning that he does not accept the selection committee's finding that he lacks qualifications. Anutin said each official must do their own job. When the selection committee issued its disqualification motion, he consulted with Deputy Prime Minister Pokrarn Nilpraband, who said they must wait for the Senate meeting to proceed. "Once the matter reaches me from the Senate, I must sign off on it. I have no discretionary power," the prime minister said.

GDH is aggressively expanding Thailand's content empire onto the world stage as CEO Jina Osathanon unveiled a vision to make Thai filmmaking a viable profession, revealing that foreign revenues have grown by 50 percent. The company is leveraging long-accumulated intellectual property across films, series, games, animation, and merchandise, while announcing a packed second-half lineup and 2025 projects spanning film, television, and animation. Osathanon confirmed a long-term exclusive partnership with Netflix and stated that although AI is playing a larger role in the industry, it cannot replace human creativity.

Osathanon explained that Thai cinema has expanded far beyond domestic and ASEAN markets, citing examples like the classic film Shutter—originally released in 2004 and previously remade by Hollywood—which has now been purchased for a remake by Indonesia, and One Day, which was unexpectedly remade by India. The company is focused on producing quality Thai films for theatrical release while developing additional content across multiple formats.

This year GDH has four films in release. Human Resource, already completed, premiered at 46 film festivals worldwide and earned a world premiere at Venice, one of the five top-tier festivals, establishing the company's international reputation despite modest domestic box office returns. The second film, Go Home: Home Sweet Home, earned both acclaim and revenue, securing releases in dozens of countries with particularly strong performance in Vietnam and an upcoming China release.

The remaining two 2024 releases include a collaboration with Sony Pictures remaking the romantic comedy 50 First Dates as Henry's First Dates, which gender-swaps the memory loss premise and releases September 17. The final film, starring Nai Warawich, Nok Sinjai, Bua Thitiya, and Chui Waratthaya, titled Grandma Varanasi, takes a contemporary spin on the character and releases November 19.

Many people over 40 notice small white spots appearing on their arms or shins without explanation, often worrying they signal vitamin deficiency or mistaking them for vitiligo. Dermatologist Lin Avoncebian explains that these spots are actually "guttate hypomelanosis" (IGH), a common, harmless age-related skin condition caused by inflammation or pigment irregularities that typically begin after age 40 and become more numerous with advancing age.

These white spots usually appear on the forearms, shins, and backs of hands—areas regularly exposed to sunlight—and are small, round or oval with distinct borders. They cause no symptoms and are not contagious. The condition likely stems from multiple factors including skin aging, genetics, prior skin injury, long-term UV exposure, and declining pigment-producing cell function, though research has not confirmed UV radiation as the primary cause or proven sunscreen prevents them.

While treatment is not medically necessary since the condition is harmless, options for cosmetic improvement include topical medications, cryotherapy, chemical peels, dermabrasion, and laser therapy, though results vary and no method guarantees complete restoration. Doctors still recommend regular sunscreen use for overall skin health and cancer prevention benefits.