On August 13, a criminal court acquitted actress Savika Chaiyadech (Pingky), her mother Sarinya Chaiyadech, and her brother Kittisesth Chaiyadech of charges involving fraudulent loan schemes and Computer Act violations in a forex 3D case. At 9 p.m., Sarinya was released from Bangkok Women's Correctional Prison and was warmly embraced by waiting relatives outside the facility.

Sarinya expressed gratitude to the court for showing mercy to the family, saying she was happy that she and others were released, though she felt sad for those still inside and wished all her children could be freed. She noted that Pingky did not come to receive her due to work obligations, but they had embraced at the courthouse earlier in the day after the verdict was announced.

Pingky told her mother she had missed her every day and expressed concern about readjusting to life outside prison after such a long incarceration. Regarding whether the Department of Special Investigation would appeal, Sarinya said they had fought with their full capability and would be ready to continue fighting if necessary. When asked if they were prepared for an appeal, she reflected philosophically that life is a journey full of uncertainty, but she hoped for justice from the court. She concluded that the four years already spent should be put behind them, and being released today is fortunate enough.

On August 13, Major Yoswat Kaewsubthanynich, superintendent of Khon Kaen City Police Station, updated progress on summonings issued to Pa Da, a 62-year-old woman named Chommani, to face charges of trespassing. Investigators reviewed video clips recorded by citizens showing a group blocking the entrance and exits of Wat Pa Adulayaram in Khon Kaen Municipality on August 10. Evidence from the video, combined with witness testimony gathered during the investigation, confirms that Pa Da was among those involved in the incident.

Major Yoswat noted that although Pa Da did not enter the temple grounds herself, her participation clearly constituted interference with the temple's property rights. Police have also identified approximately 5–6 other individuals involved, along with the source of a cement truck and the person who brought pipes to the site. These individuals will receive summonses for questioning and to hear the charges against them.

Meanwhile, Pongsuwat Chaidtontuek, the Khon Kaen Provincial Land Officer, addressed claims that heirs had filed for a replacement title deed, suggesting the facts may indicate a false report. He explained that whether guilt applies depends on the intent of the applicants and the findings of investigators. The heirs managing the estate on behalf of Buakai claimed the title deed was lost and presented two witnesses to confirm this, attaching a police report as supporting documentation. However, they later indicated during a follow-up that the deed was actually in the abbot's possession, contradicting their original statement.

"If that is the case, it constitutes a false report because statements were given to the land official. By authority, we must file a false report case against the land officer. Whether there is guilt depends on further investigation. If Buakai genuinely believed the deed was lost, there would be no intent; but if she knew it was not lost and still filed the report, it amounts to filing a false report," Pongsuwat said.

Three parties may be considered victims: the land official who received the statement, the police officer who took the report of the lost deed, and the temple, which holds rights under court judgment. To proceed with filing the false report case, the land office must first wait for the abbot to present the original deed and formally object. Since the application process has not yet issued a replacement deed and is currently in the announcement phase allowing stakeholders to file objections, should the abbot present the original deed and it is verified as authentic and not lost, the land officer will cancel the replacement application. A replacement deed can only be issued if the original is genuinely lost or damaged. Once the deed is confirmed as not lost, it does not meet the criteria for issuance. The case will then be referred to investigators and forwarded as a false report filing.

Police are pursuing a man known as Sueua, 45, after he allegedly shot his coworker Ballang, 33, in the forehead outside a used car lot in Bang Pa-In district, Ayutthaya province in the early hours of August 13. Ballang died at Rajdhani Hospital after receiving treatment for severe gunshot wounds. His body has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Pathum Thani for autopsy. Investigators from Bang Pa-In Police Station gathered evidence and requested an arrest warrant from Ayutthaya Provincial Court. Police also questioned a 67-year-old man named Uncle Maa for information after finding clues about Sueua's escape route. Officers discovered that Sueua may have hidden in a rice field area in Uthai district, Ayutthaya, but he was not found during their search. At the site, police found one set of clothing believed to be what Sueua wore after the shooting, two empty bottles of rice whiskey, and the remains of a campfire, suggesting he used the area as a temporary shelter before fleeing. Uncle Maa revealed that he regularly walks through the rice fields and typically returns home around 6 p.m. This morning at approximately 6 a.m., he discovered the campfire, signs of grilled fish, two empty whiskey bottles, and an abandoned factory uniform, but did not initially know it belonged to the shooter. Maa confirmed he had no prior knowledge of Sueua's involvement and provided no shelter. He said he knows Sueua because the latter frequents the area to fish and they last met about two days ago. Maa described Sueua as hot-tempered and noted he frequently argued with his wife but never mentioned problems with coworkers. Maa also stated he has no mobile phone and does not use social media, so he was unaware of the incident. Maa later guided reporters to the rice field location, approximately 6 to 7 kilometers from the crime scene, accessible only by dirt road. The area showed signs of habitation, including a pile of firewood, camping traces, and two whiskey bottles on a stone table. Police are examining the evidence to link it to the suspect. According to Maa, Sueua fled on a Honda Wave motorcycle of unknown color without working headlights. Police are urgently pursuing Sueua and gathering evidence from CCTV footage, witnesses, and physical evidence found at the scene to determine the motive and proceed with prosecution.

Residents are complaining about large packs of stray dogs roaming the parking area at Chiang Mai City Hall, biting and chewing motorcycle seats until they are badly damaged. Frustrated residents are asking who should be held responsible. On August 13, residents recorded video footage of the stray dogs causing trouble in the parking lot, with dogs biting and damaging motorcycles, and questioned why the province's previous efforts have not resolved the issue, given that so many stray dogs remain. The incident in the video occurred on August 11.

Residents are urging relevant agencies to urgently and continuously address the problem so that Chiang Mai's provincial government center becomes a safe area for residents and staff, preventing the stray dog problem from recurring.

On June 18, residents who came to conduct business at the city hall filed complaints about the large number of stray dogs living inside and around the building. The dogs congregate in packs, bark loudly, chase people, and sometimes attempt to bite residents. Dogs have also been found lying on roads, blocking traffic and creating safety concerns.

Field inspections found stray dogs scattered throughout Chiang Mai City Hall, many lying on traffic surfaces, with some chasing passersby. Residents reported that at night, numerous dogs shelter in holes and spaces beneath buildings.

On August 13, 2026, Deputy Commander Pattanasak Bubphasuwan of the Suppression Division ordered officers Suriyasak Jirawat and Watrasamn Nethararn to arrest Lampoon (surname withheld), 39, based on a warrant issued by Chaiyaphum Provincial Court on July 31, 2552, for attempted murder of a police officer and unlawful possession of a firearm in public. He was caught at a rental home on Bamrung Muang Road, Khlong Mahanag Subdistrict, Bangkok, after 17 years in hiding.

The case originated during Songkran 2552 in Nong Bua Daeng District, Chaiyaphum Province, when teenagers clashed at a festival. Police from Noen Moe Station responded to control the situation. During their intervention, Lampoon allegedly confronted officers, retrieved an illegal shotgun, and fired at police, forcing them to take cover before he fled the scene.

Operatives received a tip that Lampoon—listed as the 61st priority fugitive on the 2569 national police wanted list—was residing in Bangkok. After investigation and surveillance, they located and apprehended him at the rental address. During interrogation, Lampoon confessed to the shooting, claiming he was a teenager at the time and acted impulsively without considering the consequences. He is now in custody pending prosecution through Noen Moe Station, Chaiyaphum Province.