On July 19, 2025, police from Ban Rai station in Uthai Thani Province received a report at 6:30 p.m. on July 18 of a death in a forested area in Moo 10, Ban Phluang Thong, Hu Chang subdistrict, Ban Rai district. Officers, doctors, and rescue workers responded to find the body of 90-year-old Boonchoo (surname withheld) lying face-down near the village forest. The body showed a laceration on the head approximately 1 inch long, abrasions on the body, and had been deceased for at least 8 hours. A wooden log and blood traces were found at the scene. A wallet containing 60 baht in cash was recovered from the body.

The deceased's daughter, Lamyuan (surname withheld), stated that two years prior, her mother's house had burned down and she had since moved in with her daughter about 200 meters from where she was found. On the day of the incident, the daughter had left at 4:00 a.m. to seek medical care in Suphanburi, leaving her mother alone at home. Upon returning after dark and finding her mother missing, the daughter searched nearby homes and relatives' houses without success. She then remembered her mother had mentioned wanting to collect betel nuts at her burned house two days earlier. While searching the forest edge, she discovered her mother lying on the ground and immediately alerted neighbors and police.

Deputy Inspector Monthian stated that investigation of the scene revealed no signs of struggle. He suggested the death may have resulted from heat stroke, as the body showed signs of prolonged sun exposure causing darkening of the skin. The head laceration could have occurred from a fall, and the blood traces may be betel nut juice from the deceased's habitual betel nut chewing. Soil samples from the blood area were collected for examination, and the body was sent to Sawaenprachaket Hospital for further autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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On July 19, 2025, the Meteorology Department forecast thunderstorms across Thailand over the next 24 hours due to ongoing southwest monsoon winds covering the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. The public is advised to take precautions against thunderstorm hazards.

Wave conditions in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are moderate, ranging from 1-2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea will see waves of about 1 meter. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are urged to exercise caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm zones.

Regional forecasts show scattered thunderstorms across all regions: the North (30 percent of area), Northeast (20 percent), Central region (20 percent), East (30 percent), Southern East Coast (30 percent), and Southern West Coast (30 percent). Bangkok and surrounding areas will experience thunderstorms in 20 percent of the area. Temperatures range from 22-27°C low to 32-37°C high depending on region, with southwest winds at 10-35 km/h.

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Phuket — Thailand’s Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Sukhumbhand Chomklin, has directed the Department of Forestry to press ahead with strict enforcement against forest encroachment in Phuket, rejecting appeals from investors accused of illegally occupying protected land. The case centers on the Naka Kerd mountain range near Nui Beach, where private groups constructed 39 […] Phuket Forest Encroachment Case: Minister Orders Urgent Action -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket – Authorities in Phuket have intensified their crackdown on unlicensed cannabis businesses, raiding four shops in the city center and seizing products valued at more than 2.9 million baht. Five suspects were arrested during the coordinated operation. The integrated task force — comprising provincial and district officials, the Phuket Public Health Office, the Internal […] Four People Arrested in Phuket During Illegal Cannabis Shops Raid, Assets Seized Worth 2.9 Million Baht -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Police have identified the suspect in an incident at a jok noodle shop in Khon Kaen municipality where a customer allegedly threw bowls of jok and scattered condiments across the street on July 16. The incident occurred in the early hours after the customer, appearing heavily intoxicated, became upset claiming the shop was trying to force him out. According to Lt. Col. Yasawat Kaewsubthanynich, commander of Muang Khon Kaen police station, both the shop owner and customer have filed mutual complaints. The shop owner is pressing charges for property damage and related offenses, while investigators have scheduled the suspect for questioning on Monday, July 20. The customer also filed a complaint on July 17 regarding the posting of video footage and information that he claims caused him harm, and police are investigating that complaint as well. The commander stated that police will conduct a thorough, fair investigation of both parties without discrimination, working diligently to resolve the dispute and maintain social order based on evidence and facts.