On August 1, a reporter visited Wat Kalpaprueksa in Lan Dok Flowers subdistrict, Mueang district, Kamphaeng Phet province, following the discovery of a massive golden teak tree near the temple's Ping River landing on July 19. Initially mistaken for ordinary timber and nearly felled, the tree was identified as a golden teak after river currents washed away sediment, revealing its true nature. The tree, measuring 22.8 meters long and 3.6 meters in circumference, was then hoisted and placed beside the temple's ordination hall, where locals conducted veneration ceremonies and presented offerings.

Large crowds gathered to pay respects, bringing flowers, Thai silk, and powder to rub on the tree while seeking lucky lottery numbers. Many visitors reported seeing the numbers "52, 44, 79, 525, and 857," while incense divination on the day the tree was brought up revealed "789." According to temple committee member Saad Santiam, a former village headman, the tree's previous owner reported experiencing sudden wealth after encountering it, prompting villagers to bring it to the temple to share its fortune.

During the ceremony, a medium channeling the tree's spirit identified her as "Mae Jan Hom," a 307-year-old goddess who said she emerged from the water because of the cold. Since then, villagers have reported receiving winning lottery numbers daily. Temple officials believe the perfectly preserved golden teak represents an auspicious time for the tree to create merit and bring luck to the community, especially with the August 1 government lottery draw marking the first draw since its arrival.

The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Ministry of Energy has released fuel price updates for August 1, 2025, across five major service stations: PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell. PTT station prices include Gasohol 95 at 36.69 baht per liter, Gasohol E20 at 31.69 baht, Gasohol E85 at 27.63 baht, Gasohol 91 at 36.32 baht, Gasohol 95 Premium at 47.79 baht, Gasohol 99 Premium at 49.79 baht, Benzene 95 at 45.68 baht, regular Diesel at 36.69 baht, Diesel B20 at 31.69 baht, and Diesel Premium at 50.05 baht per liter. Bangchak station offers Gasohol 95 at 36.69 baht, Gasohol E20 at 31.69 baht, Gasohol E85 at 27.63 baht, Gasohol 91 at 36.32 baht, Gasohol 95 Premium at 48.44 baht, Diesel B7 at 36.69 baht, Diesel B20 at 31.69 baht, and Diesel Premium at 49.25 baht per liter. PT station prices include Gasohol 95 at 36.69 baht, Gasohol E20 at 31.69 baht, Gasohol 91 at 36.32 baht, Benzene 95 at 46.18 baht, Diesel B7 at 36.69 baht, and Diesel B20 at 31.69 baht per liter. Shell station offers Gasohol 95 at 37.19 baht, Gasohol E20 at 31.89 baht, Gasohol 91 at 36.82 baht, Gasohol 95 Premium at 49.84 baht, Diesel B7 at 36.69 baht, Diesel B20 at 31.69 baht, and Diesel Premium at 49.84 baht per liter. Caltex station prices include Gasohol 95 at 36.69 baht, Gasohol E20 at 31.69 baht, Gasohol 91 at 36.32 baht, Benzene 95 at 48.41 baht, Diesel B7 at 36.69 baht, Diesel B20 at 31.69 baht, and Diesel Premium at 49.25 baht per liter.

Police have arrested two more suspects, Chatchanan "Chalk" and Asadang "Ball," as accomplices in a murder and robbery case led by Pong and Thang. Following police interrogation, Pong and Thang led officers to burial sites in a wooded area in Banglamung district, Chon Buri, where two Russian siblings were found buried. The suspects later confessed to killing and burying a family of three—a mother, father, and child—in a nearby location approximately two kilometers away. Officers excavated the grave and recovered all three bodies from a single burial pit, as the suspects indicated. According to the investigation, the suspects impersonated police officers to conduct a fake search at the victims' home before forcibly taking the family to a coconut plantation where the murders occurred. Police are continuing to gather evidence for legal proceedings. Tuk-taa, the sister of the deceased family members, expressed with tears that the family had spent over a month searching for answers after her sister, niece, and brother-in-law disappeared without contact. She stated that without the Russian siblings' case leading to the suspects' arrest, the family may never have discovered the fate of their three relatives, and thanked all officers involved in solving the case.

Mueang Thong United has announced the signing of Pakorn Prempakdi, a former Thai national team right winger, as they rebuild following their relegation to Thai League 2. The club lost several important players after dropping from the top flight, leaving fans uncertain whether the team could secure promotion back to Thailand's highest league within a year.

Pakorn, who played for Port Authority FC last season, is an attacking midfielder known for his precise set-piece play, goal-scoring ability, and assist-making skills. He will partner with Charoensakdi Wongkorn, another former Thai national team forward, in the squad's attacking line. The two will form a key attacking duo at Mueang Thong's Thunder Dome Stadium.

Following his official unveiling, Pakorn trained with his new teammates the same day. Despite light rain during the evening session, all players, including Pakorn, participated fully in the session with enthusiasm and intensity. Mueang Thong will kick off their 2026-27 Thai League 2 campaign with an away trip to Uttaradit FC at Monthon Stadium on September 4.

A garbage truck struck and killed a sanitation worker at the Namchai landfill in Muang District, Chachoengsao Province, on July 31 at 3:30 p.m. Police from Muang Chachoengsao Station, along with a forensic doctor from Putthasoothon Hospital and rescue personnel, responded to the scene and found an orange municipal garbage truck from Bang Praing Subdistrict, Bang Pakong District, parked at the landfill with its rear bed raised. The victim, 66-year-old Aeknok, a sanitation worker employed by Bang Praing Municipality, was found crushed beneath the rear wheels with severe abrasions to his hip and abdomen. The truck driver, 56-year-old Mongkol, stated that he did not see the victim behind the truck while driving and believed the man had fallen and rolled under the wheels while attempting to remove debris caught on the truck's metal frame. Mongkol said he only realized what happened when he heard screams and stopped to investigate, finding his colleague in distress before he succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary police findings indicated the driver's account did not fully match the incident, prompting them to question additional witnesses. A 21-year-old backhoe operator working nearby stated that he heard the victim cry out and saw him already crushed under the rear wheels. The witness suggested that when the garbage truck turned, the driver may not have seen the victim standing beside the vehicle, and it was possible the victim's long-sleeved shirt caught on the truck, causing him to lose his balance and fall before being run over. After the investigation, the victim's daughter arrived from Bang Pakong District and wept upon seeing her father's body. The truck driver embraced her in an attempt to comfort her amid the somber atmosphere. The family expressed no dissatisfaction with the cause of death, believing it to be an accident.

Police Region 2 Commander Chatchai Surachetpong revealed that three more bodies—a family of parents and child—were buried near two Russian siblings, separated by opposite sides of a road. The suspects posed as police officers, forcibly robbed the family, handcuffed the parents, and when the daughter returned from work at a convenience store, they detained all three. The victims were then killed and buried. Authorities arrested Thana (Pong), 43, and Thongchai (Thong), 39, on Pattaya court warrants for armed nighttime theft with vehicles or receipt of stolen goods. The crimes followed the disappearance of a black-gray Honda ADV 150 motorcycle belonging to two Russian siblings on July 26 in Wang Sombun district, Sa Kaew. After arrest, Thana confessed to shooting the brother twice and fatally assaulting the sister before burying their bodies in Chachoengsao province because they resisted the motorcycle theft. Officers escorted him to the burial sites and exhumed the two siblings' remains.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Chatchai Surachetpong, Region 2 commander, later disclosed that the two Russian siblings' bodies showed minimal decomposition. Both remained clothed; the brother bore two gunshot wounds, and the sister showed no signs of sexual assault, consistent with Thana's statement that robbery was the sole motive. His initial cooperation was deemed beneficial to the case.

Regarding the disappearance of the three-person family reported by relatives to Huai Yai Police on July 7, 2569, the family vanished on June 27, 2569, at 3:39 p.m. along with a Chevrolet vehicle. Region 2 revealed that four suspects posed as police officers, stormed the house seeking robbery, handcuffed the parents, and detained the daughter when she returned from her convenience store job. All three were transported away, tortured to death, and buried in a forest opposite the burial site of the Russian siblings across the road. Initial charges include armed nighttime theft with vehicles or receipt of stolen goods and impersonation of officers, with additional charges pending.