Cambodian media outlets are fuming over the arrest of prominent Cambodian boxer Gaga Paeminburi, also known as Sok Thi, who was nabbed again on drug charges. The fighter had previously spent years boxing and working in Thailand before being arrested by Khok Kham police at a gas station on Rama Intra Soi 40 in 2023, found with methamphetamine pills and earning him the moniker "Gaga 5 Pills." After that incident, he reportedly returned to Cambodia and has since made multiple attacks on Thai Muay Thai on social media.

Recently, Nippon Khaoubbon, a Thai Muay Thai commentator and media figure, revealed that Gaka was arrested again in Cambodia on similar drug charges. However, some Cambodian news outlets have taken the opportunity to blame Thai coaches, claiming they encouraged his drug use. This has sparked a dispute, with Thai Muay Thai insiders rejecting the assertion as baseless.

On July 29, 2025, Suphachai Jaisamut, a list-based MP from Palang Pracharath Party, posted on Facebook responding to an academic's challenge regarding the 'Orange Group.' He clarified that the Election Commission has the legal power to initiate investigations on its own, even without a complaint, if there are reasonable grounds for suspicion or evidence that an election may not be conducted fairly and honestly.

He cited Article 41 of the 2017 Organic Act on the Election Commission, which states that "when there is reasonable suspicion or evidence apparent to the Commission in any manner, whether or not there is an informant or complainant… the Commission is required to conduct an investigation or examination to ascertain facts and evidence promptly."

According to Suphachai, this article contains two key principles: (1) no complainant is necessary—the EC may learn of violations through news, media, state agencies, official reports, or any other information, and if there are reasonable grounds and sufficient data, it must initiate an investigation; and (2) it is a duty, not discretion—the law uses the language "is required to conduct," meaning the EC cannot ignore reasonable suspicion.

Suphachai explained that "ex officio power" is a Latin legal term meaning "by virtue of office" or "by right of one's position," referring to authority granted by law to an organization or official to act on its own without requiring a complaint, accuser, or victim to file a request first.

If the EC observes a gathering organized by the "Prachaachon Group" or "Orange Group," it has the legal authority to investigate whether the 300 candidates who attended had their meals, meeting room rentals, travel costs, flights, and accommodations paid by others, and who funded them. The EC can also investigate whether the selection of those senators at all levels—from district to national—involved vote-buying or fraud.

Suphachai urged the EC to act quickly under Article 41 and offered to file a formal complaint himself, stating he has evidence ready.

On July 29, 2026, at Saiyai police station, a man admitted to assaulting an insurance claims adjuster and apologized publicly, explaining that his anger and frustration stemmed from the adjuster's denial of his insurance claim.

The incident began when the man, identified as Mr. Wordorn (surname withheld), purchased comprehensive car insurance online around 10:00 a.m., paying the first installment of 1,900 baht with coverage effective immediately. That evening between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., while driving, he was involved in a reversing collision with a pickup truck at a U-turn point. He called the insurance company to dispatch a claims adjuster for standard damage assessment.

When claims adjuster Mr. Pornchai (surname withheld) arrived, he photographed the damage and requested documents and driver's licenses from both parties. However, after speaking with his supervisor for approximately five minutes, the adjuster became evasive, stalling and acting suspiciously. He questioned whether the collision actually occurred and expressed skepticism about how a new policy taken out in the morning could result in an accident the same evening.

Mr. Wordorn attempted to confirm the incident was genuine and offered clear photographs of fresh damage marks, requesting to speak directly with the supervisor, but was refused. The adjuster then drove away from the scene.

Frustrated, Mr. Wordorn called the insurance company's call center, where he was advised to settle the matter with the adjuster in person. When the adjuster scheduled a meeting at Saiyai police station, Mr. Wordorn, overwhelmed by anger at what he felt was unjust denial of service, lost control and punched the adjuster upon arrival. The adjuster kicked back before police intervened and separated them. Mr. Wordorn later learned he had been charged with assault.

After the incident, Mr. Wordorn continued attempting to contact the insurance company and was instructed to email damage photographs for a 15-day inspection period. He maintains his innocence regarding insurance fraud or staging the accident, noting all damage was fresh and recent. He stated he is prepared to pay repair costs himself if the claim is ultimately denied.

Mr. Wordorn criticized the adjuster for exceeding his professional authority and causing great disappointment, especially as a long-time customer of many years. He announced he would cancel his insurance upon resolution of the matter.

Nevertheless, Mr. Wordorn acknowledged that using violence to resolve disputes is wrong and apologized for the entire incident.

Police General Seripisut Temiyaves, list-based senator and leader of the Serirut Ruam Thai Party, posted on Facebook on July 29 regarding the Buriram Court's mediation hearing in the defamation and false report case filed by Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, on August 6. He stated that he will not settle because he wants to prove the truth and has already informed court officials through a phone call that he has no intention to mediate and requests the case to proceed through normal legal channels. On July 30, he will travel to Buriram province with his attorney to gather evidence on-site again so that his lawyer can view the location and understand the facts before the trial hearing begins on August 17. Seripisut also announced that on July 31, he will go to the court to request that the court issue summons for witnesses, documents, and individuals to serve as evidence in his cross-examination.

A network of pig farming associations comprising the National Swine Raisers Association, the Northeastern Swine Raisers Association, the Upper Central Commercial Swine Raisers Association, the Southern Swine Traders Association, and the Chonburi Swine Raisers Cooperative has announced a 2-baht-per-kilogram increase in farm-gate pork prices, effective July 29, 2025, reflecting rising production costs and market trends.

The price adjustment follows previous rates announced on July 22, 2025, which varied by region: Western region 66–68 baht/kilogram, Eastern region 68–71 baht/kilogram, Northeastern region up 2 baht from the previous base, Northern region 72 baht/kilogram, and Southern region 74 baht/kilogram.

This price increase reflects the ongoing improvement in farm-gate pork prices and will take effect from July 29, 2025 onward.

On Visakha Bucha Day 2569 BE, television producer Kob Pasara Techapaibuul, creator of the Channel 7HD drama "Tawan Son Fah," is conducting a major merit-making ceremony by receiving Buddha relics from two temples to enshrine at Wat Tha Muean Khao in Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province, allowing Buddhists to worship together and continue the Buddhist tradition.

Venerable Prom Wachir Bodhi Wongse, abbot of Thai Buddhist Kaya Temple in India and head of the Buddhist missionary delegation for India and Nepal, has appointed Kob Pasara to receive the relics from Wat Suvarnnaphum and Wat Rama IX Kanchanapisek Temple.

From Wat Rama IX Kanchanapisek, Venerable Thep Wachir Sunthon, acting abbot, and Venerable Khru Siri Tham Sar (Luang Por Chaiyan Siri Tham), assistant abbot of the temple, are presenting the Buddha relics for the ceremonial enshrinement with full honors.