Residents of Mu 10, Kacherd Subdistrict, Muang District, Rayong Province have reported the discovery of a large cave hidden in a durian orchard near Swan House on the hillside. Local people who learned of the find went to investigate and confirmed it matches the legendary Swan Cave from their childhood stories. According to local accounts, the cave was once home to swans and emitted the sounds of Thai classical music and celestial bells in the evening.

According to village legend, the cave once served as a place where residents could borrow ancient bowls and dishes for merit-making ceremonies. However, the legend tells of someone who replaced genuine borrowed items with counterfeits, causing the cave entrance to mysteriously seal itself. On August 23, Akdej Long Duriyang, subdistrict chief, received the report and ordered officials and village elders to investigate the durian orchard owner's property.

The team found a large, well-preserved cave with a water-filled entrance approximately 3-4 meters long and 80 centimeters wide. Statues of Kinnari, a celestial beings from Thai mythology, were found at the cave entrance. Village elders revealed their parents told them the cave extends through the mountain to the opposite side near Swan Temple. Sayan, 70, former subdistrict cultural officer, confirmed that swans historically gathered at a pond near the subdistrict administration office, inspiring the temple's name and the cave legend.

Maryat Tanprasert, a retired teacher, testified that as a child she personally heard Thai music and swan bells ringing in the evening. She believes the original water channels in the cave may have been buried by agricultural activity, though fragments of ancient pottery are preserved at the temple as symbols. Local authorities plan to submit their findings to the district and provincial offices to develop the ancient cave into an important historical and educational tourism destination.

Thai customs officials seized 30 tons of black sticky rice worth over 1.2 million baht being illegally imported into the country. Officers from the Customs Bureau Region 3 intercepted a 22-wheel truck on Highway 11 between Inburi and Chiang Mai in Phitsanulok province on August 22, 2569, as part of their patrol to prevent illegal agricultural imports. Inspection revealed 30,000 kilograms of black sticky rice originating from outside Thailand, valued at approximately 1.2 million baht, with no proper customs clearance documentation. The cargo violates the Customs Act of 2560. Authorities seized the shipment and forwarded it to Mae Sot Customs House for legal action. The bust aligns with the Customs Department's Northern region enforcement directive to crack down on smuggled agricultural goods, protecting national interests and ensuring fair treatment for legitimate businesses. The department continues its "NEXT DRIVE CUSTOMS" strategy, acting as a social protector to safeguard state interests, support compliant traders, and protect public health and safety, using intelligence and technology to combat contraband smuggling.

Doctors say morning headaches are not caused by stress alone. Morning headaches may be linked to sleep disorders, headache conditions, or various health problems. One of the most common causes is cervicogenic headache, especially in people who sleep in positions that place the neck in an abnormal posture. The nine most common causes of morning headaches identified by doctors include sleep apnea, which often causes bilateral head pain that gradually improves within a few hours; poor sleep schedule; migraine; teeth grinding or clenching; temporomandibular joint disorder; overuse of painkillers, caffeine, or alcohol; idiopathic intracranial hypertension; depression and anxiety; cluster headaches; and hypnic headaches (alarm clock headache), which are less common. In some cases, morning headaches may be associated with serious neurological conditions such as brain tumors or blood vessel abnormalities, which typically worsen progressively and may be accompanied by other neurological symptoms. Doctors recommend consulting a physician if you notice a regular pattern of morning headaches, especially if they occur frequently or affect daily life. Seek immediate emergency care if you experience a new type of headache, the worst headache of your life, or headaches accompanied by other abnormal symptoms.

The Nida Poll, the opinion research center of the National Institute of Development Administration, released survey findings on August 23, 2569 examining "Multiple Problems: Will We Survive?" The survey was conducted between August 18–20, 2569 among 1,310 respondents aged 18 and over, drawn from all regions, educational levels, professions, and income brackets across Thailand, addressing issues that could affect stability under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's leadership.

When asked which issues could threaten government stability, 62.75% cited civil service recruitment exam fraud, followed by 55.88% naming allegations related to the Huay Sai case, 42.29% citing parliamentary inspection into land encroachment charges, 37.33% pointing to energy price volatility, and 33.36% mentioning Thai-Cambodian tensions. Other concerns included a budget spending decree to borrow 400 billion baht (28.78%), agricultural commodity price swings (28.17%), gun ownership restrictions (25.27%), stricter criteria for state welfare benefits in 2569 (24.27%), and illegal activity by foreigners in Thailand (22.98%). Fewer cited scrutiny of the TH-AI Passport project (18.17%), while 5.34% saw no major threats to government stability.

Regarding capacity to handle these risks, 39.69% said the government could manage some issues, 31.99% said it could not manage them at all, 16.26% said it could handle all of them, and 1.68% said it could handle most. On the question of government survival, 37.86% believed it would definitely not survive, 26.03% said it would survive but be severely weakened, 17.94% said it would survive with minor damage, and 17.71% said it would survive comfortably.

On the incident of Prime Minister Anutin bowing to Thaksin Shinawatra, 41.45% of respondents viewed it as a sign of respect from junior to senior, 29.62% called it political theatre, 21.60% cited the adage that politics has no permanent friends or enemies, 17.48% saw it as a bid for Thaksin's support, 12.21% saw it as showcasing Thaksin's prestige, 9.62% interpreted it as a signal that Pheu Thai would continue supporting Anutin, 9.31% disagreed with Anutin's action, 4.73% approved of it, and 3.82% declined to answer or were uninterested.

The Sports Authority of Thailand has instructed Thai athletes and officials competing at the 20th Asian Games to exercise caution on social media, prohibiting live streams, video uploads that risk copyright infringement, and destructive posts that violate organizer rules or Japanese law.

Dr. Kongsakd Yodmanee, director of the Sports Authority of Thailand, has warned Thailand's national sports teams and officials competing at the 20th Asian Games from September 19 to October 4, 2026 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He stressed the need for heightened awareness when using social media to avoid violating organizer regulations or breaking Japan's strict laws.

The authority has coordinated with various sports associations to instruct athletes, coaches, and officials to refrain from posting defamatory content or engaging in any online behavior that violates organizer rules or Japanese law. This includes live streaming, recording videos or images that infringe on competition copyright, and posting non-constructive, degrading, or disrespectful content toward the host country and fellow competitors. Japan has strict laws governing privacy rights and online defamation.

Yodmanee noted that Thai athletes have historically demonstrated discipline and respect for host countries, and he expresses confidence they will not violate any laws or organizer measures. However, he acknowledged that athletes will inevitably face criticism online and suggested they ignore negative commentary to maintain focus on their competitions.

For the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para Games, the Japanese hosts have partnered with global social media platforms to deploy AI systems and monitoring teams to delete posts and block accounts engaging in cyberbullying around the clock, protecting athletes' mental health while enforcing strict copyright controls in the digital age.

Phra Sophon Samajarn, also known as Luang Pu Hian Suvannacho, was the former abbot of Sri Upphalarama Temple (Nong Bua Temple) and former ecclesiastical chief of Muang District, Kanchanaburi Province. He is recognized as a devoted and close disciple of Luang Pu Yim, the venerable abbot of Nong Bua Temple in Muang District, Kanchanaburi, a highly accomplished Buddhist master renowned for his spiritual attainment. Notably, Luang Pu Hian taught many disciples who became celebrated Buddhist scholars specializing in esoteric studies, including Luang Pu Di of Nuea Temple, Luang Pu Jai of Sadet Temple, Luang Pho Sorn of Lad Ya Temple, Luang Pho Chaem of Chula Mani Temple, Luang Pho Hang of Nuea Temple, Luang Pho Dok Mai of Don Chedi Temple, and Luang Pho Muean of Klang Nuea Temple, among others.

Originally named Hian Ratsuwan, he was born on Saturday, January 6, 2419 (1876) at Nong Bua subdistrict, Muang District, Kanchanaburi, to Thai-Chinese parents Nai Pho and Nang Yaem Ratsuwan. He was one of seven siblings born into a farming family with modest means. Despite his humble origins and the necessity of helping his parents earn their livelihood, he pursued education diligently and became proficient in reading, writing, and the Thai and Khmer languages, earning respect from his community.

At approximately age 22, he underwent ordination at Sri Upphalarama Temple on July 6, 2440 (1897), with Ajarn Yim as his preceptor, Phra Kru Singkhipuran Kanajarn of Thewasangkharam Temple as his ceremony conductor, and Phra Ajarn Yue as his witness. He received the ecclesiastical name Suvannacho. He remained at Sri Upphalarama Temple throughout his monastic training under Luang Pu Yim, demonstrating humility and respect for his teacher and senior disciples.

When Luang Pu Yim passed away in 2454 (1911), the provincial ecclesiastical authorities appointed Hian as abbot of Nong Bua Temple. He later served as ecclesiastical chief of Muang District in 2458 (1915) and as a preceptor in 2473 (1930). He received royal ecclesiastical rank promotions: in 2461 (1918) as Phra Kru Niwit Samajarn, in 2490 (1947) as Phra Kru Sannyabat Chueng Aek, and in 2496 (1953) as Phra Ratchakanakha. He passed away peacefully from old age on December 27, 2503 (1960) at the age of 84, completing 63 Buddhist Lent periods.

Luang Pu Hian created many auspicious amulets and talismans, including takrut charms, wishing beads, beaded panels, sacred rings, and closed-eyed Buddha images modeled after Luang Pu Yim's designs but in smaller sizes. He distributed these freely to faithful devotees throughout his life. In his declining years, his disciples requested that he produce amulets as mementos to distribute to those who came to make merit. All of his amulet batches became highly valued, particularly the "Lion Tusk" amulet created in 2497 (1954), which was carved from elephant ivory in the form of a lion.