A fire destroyed nearly an entire wooden house over 100 years old in Ban Bueng district, Chachoengsao province, on August 1 at 8 p.m. Police from Ban Bueng station and local firefighters responded to the wooden house fire in Moo 3, Tambon Nong Samsak, Ban Bueng subdistrict.

When responders arrived, the old wooden structure was ablaze intensely, with flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky. Because the house was built primarily of wood, the fire spread rapidly. Firefighters rushed to deploy water cannons to contain the blaze, eventually controlling it, but the house suffered near-total destruction.

According to the owner, 78-year-old Tamit (surname withheld), the wooden house had been built and passed down through generations for over 100 years. He said that on the morning of the fire, he left to visit his daughter and had switched off the main circuit breaker before departing—a routine safety practice he follows regularly. He received a phone call informing him of the fire. The cause remains unknown, as no one was present in the house when the fire broke out.

Police documented the scene and coordinated with forensic officers to conduct a detailed investigation to determine the actual cause of the fire. The damage assessment is still ongoing.

Thailand's national team faced Malaysia in their second Group B match of the 2026 AFC Hung Dae Cup at Rajamangala Stadium on August 1st. Thailand came into the match having defeated Laos 5-0 in their opening game, while Malaysia had already played two matches—a 2-1 win over Myanmar and a 4-0 demolition of Laos for six points. Thailand ultimately won 2-0 to take the group lead.

After the match, coach Anthony Hudson said: "I must say we are proud of all our players who performed excellently and achieved our goal of winning without conceding. Towards the end of the game, we saw four or five players with cramps, so we need to accelerate fitness recovery."

Hudson also defended his choice of Yotstkorn Burapaa to take penalties despite having never scored from them in club football. "We had training before the match and Yotstkorn performed better than others, so we selected him," Hudson explained.

On low attendance, Hudson said: "We need to improve our playing standard to attract more fans to the stadium. However, we thank the fans who came to support us—it gave the coaching staff and players great encouragement."

Hudson praised Malaysia's performance: "Malaysia played well with several players who gave us concern, but we must credit our players for handling their tactical plan effectively."

Sarach Yooyian, Thailand's midfielder and man of the match, said: "We played as a team today. My personal confidence was already high, and executing the coach's plan boosted it further. I quite admired Malaysia's Secchio Aguero's style, with his excellent ball-winning ability. In our next home match, we hope more fans will come to watch another exciting game."

Malaysia coach Tan Cheng Ho expressed disappointment, noting that while his team played well, they could not overcome the better side and hoped the experience would benefit them going forward.

Thailand's next match will be an away fixture against the Philippines at New Clark City Stadium in Capas on August 20th at 8:00 p.m.

The 2026 Continental Futsal Championship is taking place August 1–6 at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Gymnasium. On August 1, Thailand's 11th-ranked national futsal team faced off against New Zealand, ranked 48th in the world. Thailand dominated the match, securing a 3–0 victory with goals from Adinnon Moolthup (11th minute), Worasak Srirangpairojn (12th minute), and Ittischa Prapaphan (18th minute), earning a strong opening-day win. Thailand's next match is against Afghanistan on August 2 at 8:30 p.m., with live coverage available on TrueVision Now.

Thailand is making history with its first major Asian-level Beyblade tournament, AIS PRESENTS RUSH N' ROLL: THE MOST WANTED, organized by AIS in partnership with Kame House Studio and led by Moss Tatsomit (Rathit Siripitchayasan). The championship, which crowned Thailand's first national Beyblade champion, offered total prize money exceeding 200,000 baht and drew enthusiastic participation from over 700 Bladers representing Thailand, Japan, China, Singapore, and the Philippines. The vibrant atmosphere, filled with cheers and multigenerational participants—children, youth, parents, and families—demonstrated that Beyblade transcends competitive gaming and serves as a meaningful activity connecting people across age groups.

Moss Tatsomit, the tournament organizer, shared that the event grew from his personal experience playing Beyblade with his children, recognizing the sport's universal appeal and its capacity to strengthen family bonds. He expressed gratitude to AIS for supporting and backing the potential of Thailand's Beyblade community, enabling the tournament to reach Asian standards.

The event also featured AIS activities including the AIS Green Stand and AIS Mini Game, allowing attendees of all ages to participate and enjoy shared experiences. These initiatives underscore AIS's commitment to supporting community-driven events and inspiring activities, while helping Beyblade grow as an accessible sport for the entire family.

A man identifying himself as the son of an attack survivor has publicly revealed details of an alleged assault by a murder suspect now accused of killing and burying five people in Huai Yai, Chon Buri province. The survivor narrowly escaped death after being lured to a burial site, sustaining severe injuries including head trauma and a throat wound during a violent attack. The incident, which occurred several years ago, resurfaced after the arrest of the suspect on August 1, 2026.

The survivor's son, who requested anonymity, recounted how his mother dated the suspect, who claimed to be a retired police officer with access to narcotics. Following an argument, the suspect took his mother to Khao Chi Chaeng, an isolated hilltop he claimed was a burial ground for multiple victims. During the assault, the suspect beat her with a crutch, fracturing her skull and severing arm tendons, then slashed her throat—the wound narrowly missing her windpipe. When an accomplice expressed concern about locals discovering the burial site, they moved locations. During the transfer, a motorcycle accident occurred, allowing the injured woman to seize the vehicle and escape to Pattaya, where she received emergency medical care.

The son stated that when his mother disappeared, he attempted to find her at the suspect's house but was threatened at gunpoint. He is now confident the arrested suspect is the same person. The son believes the violence may have claimed other victims and is urging police to thoroughly investigate cold cases and gather additional evidence to ensure justice for all potential victims. Police continue to verify the allegations and evidence presented.

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen attended the opening of Royal Flora Project 57 at 6:39 p.m. on August 1, 2025, at CentralWorld shopping mall in Pathumwan, Bangkok. The event, organized by the Royal Flora Project Foundation in collaboration with Kasetsart University and Central Development Company, runs from August 1–12, 2025, under the theme "The Blooming Legacy of Royal Flora: Preserving and Advancing Royal Plants from Highland to City."

The event honors His Majesty the King as Honorary Patron of the Royal Flora Project Foundation and celebrates Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her fourth-cycle birthday anniversary on June 3, 2025. It also pays homage to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, founder of the Royal Flora Project, and the late Queen Sirikit, who supported the foundation's work.

General Kampanart Ruddisath reported that the foundation aims to showcase the achievements and operations of the Royal Flora Project, promote sales of royal products and handicrafts, and advance the kingdom's royal initiatives. The King and Queen witnessed cultural performances titled "Everlasting Blossom" and "Bloom of Heart," along with a video presentation on the legacy and development of royal flora projects. They then activated the event's opening electronically and toured five commemorative exhibitions, including displays on the transition from opium crop substitution to cold-climate flowering plants and the conservation of Queen roses as sustainable income sources for highland communities.