Pichai Lertspongsadisorn, governor of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administration Organization, announced a 500,000-baht prize for the champion team of the women's volleyball SEA V Cup 2026 (BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP 2026). The tournament's second venue is taking place in Chiang Mai from August 7–9, 2026, with Thailand's national team opening play against the Philippines today at 2:30 p.m.

Governor Pichai expressed delight at the enthusiastic response from Chiang Mai volleyball fans, who have lined up to book tickets in numbers exceeding 3,000. The atmosphere has been lively, with some fans waiting overnight, demonstrating that Chiang Mai residents are no less passionate than supporters elsewhere.

"The Chiang Mai Provincial Administration wants our athletes to compete at their absolute best," the governor said. "We've raised funds from partners to offer a special prize to the championship team, regardless of which nation wins. That prize is 500,000 baht, to make the competition even more exciting and intense."

Thailand's women's volleyball team will take the court against the Philippines today (August 7, 2026) at 4:30 p.m.

Ms. Walayaporn, 42, girlfriend of Teh Dragonfly (real name Thaman or Tewit Taepun), 46, filed a report at Bangyai Police Station in Nonthaburi stating that he disappeared from their home with his bicycle around 4:00 AM on August 6th, leaving without his phone. She revealed that his disappearance was highly unusual and that she checked with close friends but no one had seen him, leading her to fear he might have come to harm.

His last Facebook post, made two days earlier, showed him preparing for a group cycling trip with friends at Muang Non Garden, a regular Sunday gathering covering 40-60 kilometers. The caption read "Get ready, all set" with a rain emoji. His post has since drawn numerous concerned comments from followers urging him to return home safely and checking on his whereabouts.

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Thai tourist Wanjai has clarified his role in the case of missing tourist Hulun Solo, saying he holds no ill will toward anyone involved despite online drama and misunderstandings. He appeared at a "PD IDOL 2026" awards event and expressed relief that Hulun's remains have been returned to Thailand, noting that the forensic institute has completed its work and the body will be sent to Nakhon Ratchasima province tomorrow. Wanjai said he continues to communicate almost daily with Hulun's family and brother Moss, offering emotional support and assistance with funeral arrangements.

Regarding the autopsy results and items found with the body, Wanjai said he prefers to wait for official statements from relevant authorities rather than speculate. He emphasized that his role was simply to help as a fellow traveler and to provide ongoing support to the family. "I did my part in helping search, and now that other details are in the hands of officials and experts, I focus on checking on the family's emotional well-being and funeral preparations," he said.

When asked about items Hulun had with him, Wanjai cautioned against spreading unverified claims, saying "We don't know the details yet, so it's better to wait and hear from officials rather than guess and get things wrong." He confirmed he speaks with Moss daily about any way he can help, including emotional support for family members and coordination of funeral logistics. Wanjai said if he can clear his schedule, he plans to attend the funeral service.

A Facebook user in the Chiang Mai province group posted an account of finding a cockroach in the broth at a hotpot restaurant in Chiang Mai, triggering criticism over the establishment's food safety standards and crisis response. After discovering the insect in the soup pot, the customer informed staff, who apologized and offered a 10% discount on the meal. However, the customer argued that the core issue was not the discount amount but the lack of genuine accountability and meaningful communication from management, which would have been more important in rebuilding customer trust. The customer compared this incident to an experience at another restaurant where management fully refunded the bill and handled the situation more responsibly, suggesting that the hotpot restaurant's response fell short of consumer expectations. Following the post's spread on social media, numerous users commented expressing concerns about the restaurant's cleanliness standards and criticizing the 10% discount as inadequate for such a serious hygiene breach, calling instead for more comprehensive remedies and clearer communication in such cases. Meanwhile, some users attempted to identify the restaurant, though the original poster has not revealed the name or location of the establishment. To date, no statement has been issued by the restaurant mentioned in the complaint.

The body of Phaanuphong Muenthean, known as "Aum," a 26-year-old crew member who died when the cargo ship Muyurinary was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, arrived at his hometown in Ban Sai district, Sikhiu subdistrict, Surin province. Family members, relatives, community leaders, and villagers gathered to receive his body amid an atmosphere of grief and mourning. When rescue personnel brought his coffin to the front of his home, family and relatives wept with sorrow before his father lit incense and made an offering at the entrance. The coffin was then brought inside for a Buddhist ceremony requesting forgiveness and water blessing in place of the traditional bathing ritual.

Anuwat Phimphra, the village headman and a relative of Aum, revealed with a trembling voice that although devastated by what happened, the family was grateful he could return home. The family will hold a merit-making ceremony and his funeral on Sunday. Anuwat disclosed that Aum had aspired to join the Royal Thai Navy to serve his country, but that dream was cut short by this tragedy. He noted with great sorrow that Aum's body arrived home on the same day as fellow victim Sorachai Solo, as both died abroad in tragic circumstances. Their return home was a heartbreaking one, with no possibility of bringing them back to life.