At 5:20 p.m. on August 10, Deputy Investigation Chief Naratip Somyen of Pak Khlong Saan Police Station received a report of a drowning near the Chao Phraya River bank close to Bangkok Bridge. Rescue divers from the Por Teck Tung Foundation were dispatched to the scene, approximately 300 meters from the riverbank. Within a short time, they found the body of an 11-12-year-old boy submerged underwater and brought him to the surface. The boy was shirtless, wearing only black school pants, with no shoes.

The victim's friend described the incident in a shaky voice, explaining that he and two other friends had come to fish along the Chao Phraya River near Bangkok Bridge when another group of friends they knew arrived to fish as well. After his fishing line became caught on rocks underwater, the group went down to retrieve it. The water level was only about knee-deep when they suddenly heard someone shout to go swimming. Someone then pushed the friend from behind, causing him and the others to be swept away. The survivor managed to remain standing on rocks and held his friend's head, alternating to breathe above water. A construction worker brought a long piece of wood for him to grab, but the friend he was holding slipped away. When the worker dove in to help, he was unable to find the boy.

Chin Wattana, a good Samaritan who dove into the water to help, recounted that he had just finished work and was heading home when he drove under Bangkok Bridge. About four or five children ran out and blocked his vehicle, asking him to help their drowning friend. He rushed in and jumped into the water to rescue the heavier boy first, but was unable to locate the other child. Deputy Investigation Chief Naratip Somyen coordinated the handover to the Por Teck Tung Foundation and the Institute of Forensic Medicine, and notified the family to proceed with merit-making ceremonies.

Thai actor and DJ Rocky Surbudin has spoken out after being named as the primary defendant in a defamation case, with his mother "Khun Mae Jip" listed as the second defendant. Rocky expressed bewilderment at the lawsuit, noting that his family had only publicly addressed the underlying dispute once before and believed the matter was settled. He appeared at the Nakaratcha Award ceremony alongside his mother and younger sister Dink Kamalchonok, where he admitted feeling confused upon first seeing the court documents. Rocky stated he only recently received the summons and has been too busy with work to review the case details. He acknowledged that the allegations relate to defamation but said he has not yet read the full complaint to understand the specific claims against him and his mother. Rocky expressed frustration, saying his family has deliberately avoided discussing third parties and tried to keep the matter private as a family issue. Regarding his father Surachai, Rocky said he has not been in contact with him since the original dispute and has cut off communication completely. When asked if his father was aware of or agreed with the family's position, Rocky said he could not speculate. Rocky's mother also expressed confusion, saying that from her perspective the matter was closed after she made her initial public statement, but appears bewildered that it has continued.

Phuket- Police in Phuket apprehended a suspect after a brazen armed robbery targeting a Myanmar national at a secluded waterfall in Chalong. According to Chalong Police, the victim had parked his motorcycle along a roadside near Soi Klum Yang, Chalong Subdistrict, before going down alone to swim at the waterfall. While he was away, a […]

Koh Kaew – A fire broke out at a worker camp in Koh Kaew on Sunday (August 9th), emergency response successfully contained the blaze without any reported injuries or fatalities. The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. in Soi 24, Koh Kaew, where the camp—constructed primarily of zinc-sheet structures—spanned about two rai. Flames quickly spread […]

Song Khla – Hat Yai College in Songkhla has stepped up security measures after an alarming incident involving a former South African teacher who once taught in the school’s English Program. On Saturday (August 8th) the ex-teacher had posted messages and images of firearms online, sparking widespread concern among students, parents, and staff. Police at […]

The shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi was more than just the actions of a 14-year-old student wielding a gun. Police investigation of the evidence revealed that the incident was triggered by multiple accumulated factors: family problems, school difficulties, conflicts with peers, and consumption of violent social media content. Investigators found that the suspect had spent 1–2 years learning how to use firearms through online sources, had previously ordered an airsoft gun over the internet, and brought it to school. The question society must collectively answer is whether we make it too easy for children to access content about weapons and violence.

Although social media may not be the sole root cause of violence, it acts as an accelerant—repeatedly reinforcing violent thoughts, particularly in children experiencing suppressed feelings or loneliness. Once they enter this simulated world of aggression, imitation and normalization of violence may follow.

The Thepsirin incident did not end when the gunshots stopped and lives were lost. Rather, social media may become a mechanism for multiplying harm, as event images, victim footage, personal information, rumors, fake messages, and unsubstantiated accusations are rapidly and repeatedly shared.

Most troubling is how some social media users rush to conclusions: who was involved, who is guilty, who is responsible—all judged on just a few lines of information. Sometimes families, friends, teachers, or even victims themselves become defendants in the online world, while official investigations are still underway. Society must learn to distinguish between asking questions and condemning people based on guesswork, because online mistakes are hard to correct or remove, and blame may haunt the innocent for a long time.

The lesson from this incident is not limited to stricter gun laws alone, but must also address the digital accelerants of violence in tandem. Parents and teachers must monitor behavior and listen to children more closely, understanding what they are watching, which groups they belong to, and what problems they may be facing alone.

At the same time, media and the public must be responsible: refrain from repeatedly sharing violent images or clips, stop spreading misinformation, and cease making hasty accusations based on speculation that may reopen wounds for victims and harm the morale of teachers and students.

Social media should be a platform for distributing knowledge, information, and facts that benefit society—not a space that feeds hatred, fear, irrationality, and violence into society.