On August 7, 2025, at Sisaket Provincial Hall, Governor Anurat Thammanprajamjit, Sisaket Provincial Police Commander Supachai Sakrinpanichkul, and officials from military, civilian administration, prison services, and related agencies announced the seizure of 2,646,000 methamphetamine pills—the largest drug bust in Sisaket's history. A civic informant tipped off authorities to 16 fertilizer sacks loaded on two push carts and hidden in a rice field in Noi Khun District. Governor Anurat emphasized that solving the drug problem requires cooperation from all sectors of society and urged citizens to report tips to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board hotline 1386 available 24 hours daily, the national police emergency line 191, or local police stations.

The province will continue Operation 90 Days to dismantle drug trafficking networks, seize assets from offenders, provide treatment to users, and build drug-free communities for sustainable quality of life and public safety. Police Commander Supachai revealed that authorities are gathering evidence to pursue accomplices still at large. The court has issued arrest warrants for two brothers, Tawan, 33, and An, 27, members of the "Cockfighting Den" drug network, with suspicion that more network members remain at large.

Supachai also warned about a new drug called "Happy Water" circulating in Sisaket, disguised as "collagen" or skin care products but containing methamphetamine powder or MDMA. The drugs can be mixed into drinking water and used immediately, producing stimulant effects similar to methamphetamine and MDMA. Large doses can cause seizures. This new counterfeit drug is easy to obtain and is spreading particularly in youth tourism areas and entertainment venues. Authorities urge the public and parents to watch for suspicious collagen or skin care products and report them to drug control hotlines 1386 or 191 for immediate investigation and legal action.

Disciples and students mourned the passing of Luang Por Nrong Chayamongkol, the respected abbot of Wat Putthanimit (Phu Khao) in Kalasin Province, who died peacefully at age 71 after 38 years of monastic life on August 7, 2026. Many devotees arrived at Wat Putthanimit in Nong Seenuan, Sahasaksant District, to pay respects to the accomplished practitioner and commemorate his contributions to establishing the temple as a significant Buddhist sanctuary in Kalasin Province.

At 2:30 p.m., Phra Thammawitchiniwid, advisor to the Sangha Regional Council 9 and abbot of Wat Prachaniyom, presided over the funeral procession of Luang Por Nrong Chayamongkol, with monks and followers in attendance to honor the late abbot through the ceremonial movement of his remains and the final bathing rite.

Luang Por Nrong Chayamongkol was a dedicated practitioner of the Dhammayuttika sect with no formal ecclesiastical rank, known for his strict observance of discipline and mastery of vipassana meditation. He earned acclaim for building Wat Putthanimit as a sanctuary of religious and architectural beauty, including the preservation of the 2,000-year-old Phra Phuthai Sai Asan (reclining Buddha) statue, an important historical monument of Kalasin Province. He also oversaw the construction of a beautiful wooden ordination hall, a grand dharma hall stupa, and a courtyard depicting the Buddha's four postures, all of which have attracted numerous Buddhist devotees to the temple. Luang Por Nrong had resided and presided over Wat Putthanimit since 2528 B.E. (1985), when he transferred to the Dhammayuttika order under the guidance of Phra Thammawitchiniwid.

Anchalee Sreepituk, brand management and public relations manager at Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., presented a YAMAHA FAZZIO Hybrid Lite motorcycle valued at 49,900 baht to Jae Jae Surakhup from the Rhino Chargers, the top scorer at the 2026 Junior Baller League youth basketball tournament.

The FAZZIO Hybrid Lite delivery embodies the concept "Feel The Unique Experience" through basketball, promoting and supporting the next generation of young athletes to showcase their talents and develop skills through a standard league format. Yamaha provided 100,000 baht in tournament funding and awarded the YAMAHA FAZZIO Hybrid Lite motorcycle valued at 49,900 baht to the season's top scorer, totaling 149,900 baht in support.

The 2026 Junior Baller League (JV division for ages 10–11) was created to develop young basketball players on a path toward professional careers through an international standard league competition over six months. This season, the Midnight Mambas claimed the championship title.

The award ceremony for the YAMAHA FAZZIO Hybrid Lite presentation to the Junior Baller League 2026 top scorer took place recently at Denla British School.

Two friends of different ages were drinking together when the older man insulted the younger man's parents repeatedly. Enraged and heavily intoxicated, the younger man gagged the older man with cloth and beat him with a crutch until he died, then attempted to flee across the border but was arrested due to extreme intoxication.

At 2 p.m. on August 7, 2026, Police Lieutenant Colonel Anuson Dangkong, superintendent of Phob Phra Police Station in Tak Province, received a report of an assault resulting in death on a cassava plantation near the entrance of Serirat Village 14, Moo 6, Chong Kaeb Subdistrict, Phob Phra District, Tak Province. He and relevant officers rushed to investigate.

At the scene, officers found the body of Mr. Tu Aung, a 70-year-old stateless Myanmar national who was disabled with paralysis of both arms and legs. His face and head bore severe blunt force injuries. A black cloth was tightly bound around his mouth. About 100 meters away, officers found drag marks leading from the body and a blood-stained blanket caught on the deceased's crutch, which were collected as evidence.

Investigation revealed the suspect was Mr. Athone, a 47-year-old Myanmar national, who was apprehended near the Thai-Myanmar border in a state of severe intoxication and brought to Phob Phra Police Station.

According to the investigation, before the incident, Mr. Athone and Mr. Tu Aung, who were close friends, had been drinking at a shelter near a cassava plantation. As intoxication increased, Mr. Tu Aung repeatedly insulted Mr. Athone's parents. In a drunken rage, Mr. Athone gagged the victim with cloth and repeatedly beat him with the victim's own crutch until he died, then dragged the body to hide it in the cassava field.

After committing the act, Mr. Athone attempted to flee across the border, but his extreme intoxication prevented him from running far. He was subsequently arrested by police. Mr. Athone initially confessed to the charges. Police transferred him to Phob Phra Police Station investigators for legal proceedings.

Sai Dor Thong Muan, a 50-year-old wild elephant, has collapsed following ongoing veterinary care for an injury to her left hind leg. Veterinarians identified pneumonia, multiple pressure sores on her body, poor food intake, and weakness from extended periods of lying down as contributing factors. On August 7, 2025, Sukhee Bunsrang, director of the Wildlife Conservation Office, reported that the elephant had been receiving treatment since June 29, 2025, after her injury was discovered in Khao Takhaeng forest near Ban Salob in Bo Plyai District, Kanchanaburi Province, outside the sanctuary's boundaries. A treatment report from August 5 noted that Sai Dor Thong Muan was eating and drinking poorly, showing weakness, increased lethargy, and reduced responsiveness to her surroundings. Despite continuous care from veterinarians and staff, the elephant's condition deteriorated. Following her death, veterinarians will conduct a necropsy and collect tissue samples for detailed examination to determine the precise cause of death. The sanctuary head will file incident reports and request authorization to bury the carcass according to proper procedures.

On August 7, rescue workers from Sawang Prathip Foundation in Si Racha responded to a report of a missing swimmer at Bang Phra Fish Bridge in Bang Phra Subdistrict, Si Racha District, Chonburi Province. Four students had jumped into the water near the bridge's center when a wave swept one of them away. As his friends called for help, he sank before their eyes. Divers took approximately 20 minutes to locate the body of the 16-year-old student, identified as Mr. A (pseudonym), lying on the seafloor in a bluish complexion. He had been underwater for more than an hour. Witness Siriphorn revealed that a student had run off the bridge shouting that his friend was drowning and unable to swim back to shore. Locals immediately called rescue and police, and several people rushed to help, but the boy was no longer visible when they arrived. Investigators determined that four students had gone swimming together, with three managing to reach shore safely. The fourth student became exhausted while attempting to swim to shore and went under. His friend jumped in to help but also ran out of strength and had to swim back to shore. The victim then sank out of sight. He had attempted to dive under the bridge to reach a boat on the opposite side, which likely caused him to exhaust himself. Additionally, waves may have pushed him from the shallow water into deeper areas.