Two armed robbers conducted an armed robbery at a jewelry store branch in a major shopping center in Chiang Khong district, Chiang Rai province during the evening of August 4, 2026. Police have completed their assessment of the stolen items, confirming that the robbers took gold ornaments consisting of 64 baht of gold necklaces and 120 baht of gold bracelets, totaling 184 baht of gold with a combined value of 13,036,400 baht.

Following the incident, police have rushed to gather evidence, review CCTV footage, and trace the suspects' escape route. Investigators found that the perpetrators used a rented motorcycle to flee, which they later abandoned near the Mekong River close to the Saeng Thong checkpoint before escaping the area. Police are coordinating with local security units, neighboring countries, and related agencies to track the suspects, who are suspected of crossing the border. Information is being exchanged and leads are being pursued to bring the perpetrators to justice promptly.

Police have confirmed they will pursue the suspects with full effort and investigate all relevant clues to resolve the case and return the stolen property to the victims.

An unexpected tragedy unfolded at a football pitch after lightning struck players during a Go-Lok FA Cup match at Santiphap Stadium (Babu Stadium) in Sungai Kolok municipality, Narathiwat province. According to reports from Yala Public Relations, eight people were injured and one footballer died: Sofwan Aawa, 24 years old. The victim was a former Pattani FC player who had recently signed with Yala FC just days before the accident.

The eight injured players receiving treatment at Sungai Kolok Hospital are: Somchai Long Mihna, 25; Sakeerin Teekasm, 36; Sakariyya Kaowe, 38; Hamirool Jeaasae, 32; Sonanth Sataworn, 37; Mayusran Kasot, 31; Fatel Baka, 19; and Suhaimi Rohman, 28.

One Malaysian national, 22 years old, was also injured and returned to Malaysia for continued medical treatment.

A 48-year-old man named Monchai was fatally beaten by a group over a motorcycle loan dispute and his body was abandoned in a shelter outside a residence in Ang Thong province. Police arrested one suspect, Ekchai, aged 45, while two other assailants, Ken and Somjate, remain on the run.

At 7:30 a.m. on August 4, 2025, officers from Mueang Ang Thong Police Station responded to a report of a body found outside a home in Muang Subdistrict. The victim, identified as Monchai, 48, had multiple wounds on his back. CCTV footage revealed a bronze Isuzu pickup truck depositing the body at a roadside shelter around 12:09 a.m. that morning.

During questioning, Monchai's mother, 76-year-old Phayao, stated her son had lived with her for only two months and suffered from heart disease and severe disabilities. Ekchai confessed that Ken and Somjate had beaten Monchai with a wooden ladder, rubber tubing, and PVC pipe because he had borrowed a motorcycle and refused to return it. The three suspects then placed Monchai's unconscious body in the pickup truck and left it at the shelter.

Police brought Ekchai to the crime scene for a confession reenactment. Although Ekchai knelt to ask forgiveness from Monchai's mother, she refused to grant it, insisting police pursue full legal action. Police are preparing arrest warrants for Ken and Somjate and will proceed with legal proceedings.

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Phluk Daeng Police Station arrested two Cambodian suspects for motorcyle theft operations across Rayong city on August 4, 2025. Pol. Col. Nawin Sinthuratana, commander of Phluk Daeng Station, and his investigation team successfully apprehended the two men and seized eight stolen motorcycles that had been prepared for cross-border sale.

The arrests followed an investigation initiated by police after receiving multiple reports of stolen motorcycles. Officers expanded their inquiry and tracked down the suspects.

The gang's modus operandi involved stealing motorcycles and hiding them together in a forest area near a dirt pit in Moo 7, Tambon Mae Nam Khoo, where they would take turns guarding the vehicles while waiting for transport teams to smuggle them across the border. Gang members earned 7,000-10,000 baht per bike. They primarily targeted automatic motorcycles, especially PCX and Geo Lano models.

Currently, officers are verifying the stolen motorcycles to contact owners for return and expanding the investigation to identify other individuals involved in the theft operation.

Phluk Daeng Police urge the public to exercise caution when parking motorcycles by securing steering locks, wheel locks, and parking in well-lit areas with CCTV coverage. Anyone with information about suspicious individuals or leads on the theft ring is urged to report immediately to police.

In the third Group B fixture of the 2026 ASEAN Cup at New Clark City Athletic Stadium on August 4, Thailand's national team faced the Philippines in a competitive encounter. Thailand fielded a rotated lineup featuring goalkeeper Kampol Pothamukkul as captain, alongside players including Natsphong Sairia, Pharsa Hemwibooly, Seksan Ratri, and Warisara Chutong.

The match remained tightly contested throughout, with both sides trading offensive pressure. Thailand broke the deadlock in the 84th minute when Picha Aortra's loose ball down the left flank led to a cutback for Warisara Chutong, who finished decisively to put Thailand ahead 1-0. Though the Philippines pressed hard in the closing stages, Thailand's defense held firm to secure a 1-0 victory and claim three points, bringing their total to nine points. With this result, Thailand has mathematically qualified for the knockout stage, despite one remaining group match against Myanmar scheduled for August 8, 2026, at Rajamangala Stadium at 8:00 PM.