The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) issued a second summons to Phawut Pongwithayapanu, a People's Party MP list candidate, in a forex investment fraud case after his lawyer requested the court appearance be postponed to August 3. On July 31, 2569, at DSI headquarters on Chaeng Watthana Road in Bangkok, the Special Investigation Task Force issued summonses to 22 suspects, including Phawut and actor Rathapum Tokongthrap (Film), in an unauthorized forex trading scheme. Charges include conspiracy to defraud the public, operating an unlicensed securities brokerage, conducting unregistered futures trading, entering false data into computer systems, and money laundering conspiracies. On July 24, Phawut authorized his attorney Phirat Treepeach to file documents requesting postponement of the initial summons, explaining he had received the summons on short notice and needed time to gather documents, and was also tied up with parliamentary committee meetings. The DSI approved the second summons for July 31 instead. In a telephone interview, Phawut said he was attending committee meetings and had not yet appeared before investigators, but his team submitted documents requesting the appearance be rescheduled to August 3, which he confirmed he would attend. At 10:50 a.m., Phawut sent his staff member Aphichest Thabutr to submit documents requesting the second summons be postponed from July 31 to August 3. Actor Rathapum Tokongthrap (Film) was originally summoned for August 3 at 10:00 a.m. and has not yet requested a postponement. The DSI confirmed it will not seek an arrest warrant for Phawut because he has previously appeared voluntarily before investigators and has informed the DSI he will not appear on July 31, so this does not constitute defying the summons. The rescheduled appointment remains August 3.

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Limited range of motion: If you cannot fully raise your arms, have limited neck rotation, difficulty bending, or feel tightness in joints and muscles, it may result from inflammation or movement system abnormalities requiring correction.

Sports injuries or accidents that don't heal: Whether ankle sprains, tendinitis, or muscle injuries, if left to become chronic with persistent pain, physical therapy helps tissue recovery and reduces reinjury risk.

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Five days have passed with no sign of missing Russian siblings who disappeared with a Honda ADV 150 motorcycle early on July 26. Rescue officials at Suwangborirom Dharma Temple in Pattaya established a command center to receive public tips and mobilized over 100 rescue volunteers in the ongoing search, while two suspects remain uncaptured.

At 9:00 a.m. on July 31, rescue authorities opened a command center for assistance and tracking. Over 100 volunteer rescuers stood ready to deploy immediately upon receiving new information. Operation Chief Suthipong Boonmachai revealed the search had entered day three. Despite the lack of clear leads pinpointing the missing persons' location, all units continue searching suspected areas including wells, smoke clusters, and incompletely surveyed zones. A field kitchen was established to provide meals for all rescue personnel from government, police, media, and volunteer organizations.

Throughout the three days, Boonmachai noted that citizens have continuously reported tips. While no evidence has directly led to finding the missing persons, the information has provided clearer understanding of the suspects' behavior and enabled efficient targeting of search areas. Police urged the public to report any sightings of suspects or their vehicle, or any useful information to the command center near Chakang Cemetery.

Regarding the suspect manhunt, unconfirmed reports of Pong and Thang's capture were denied by officials. On July 30 at 1:08 p.m., officers detected suspect activity in Mueang District, Chanthabury, before they headed toward Sa Kaew Province. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on July 31 at Khao Lam checkpoint in Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi, while police and military manned a control point, a motorcycle arrived. The driver wore a helmet resembling a police helmet while the passenger wore a black shirt. They accelerated through the checkpoint and escaped before officers could intercept them.

Initial confirmation identified the two as Pong and Thang, the wanted suspects. A white plastic bag visible in CCTV footage, which they were carrying, allegedly contained police uniform-like clothing for their escape. This matter remains under investigation and further fact-checking.

Rueangdej Sirikij, director of the Testing Center for Education and Psychology at Srinakharinwirot University, surrendered to the Central Investigation Police Bureau (CIB) on July 31 to face interrogation as one of 13 suspects in a local civil service exam cheating case. According to investigators' reports, Dr. Aswin Chotipanang, an advisor at Kasetsart University, allegedly coordinated efforts to have Rueangdej obtain exam papers and answer files for local civil service candidates, which were then taken to a residence in Nonthaburi province to be altered. Rueangdej reportedly entered through the back of the CIB building to avoid media attention.

Police say they used evidence gathered during Rueangdej's previous interviews combined with other evidence from the charges. The interrogation is ongoing, and he is expected to be released without bail as he appeared voluntarily. Rueangdej faces seven charges: dereliction of duty, forgery of government documents, falsifying documents as a government officer, conspiracy to cause loss or damage to another person's documents, conspiracy to forge government documents, conspiracy to open sealed documents without authority, and conspiracy to enter false data into a computer system.

Three to four other suspects from the Nonthaburi residence appeared for interrogation the same day, while several others requested postponement. All face charges including fraud, violations of Section 188, and breaches of the Computer Crime Act.

BANGKOK: The government is moving to assist low-income applicants disqualified from the 2026 State Welfare Card programme after they were listed as company directors, shareholders or business partners despite claiming they have no actual ownership or involvement in those businesses.

Starting August 1, drivers with unpaid traffic citations will be unable to renew their vehicle tax registration or receive valid tax stickers until all fines are settled. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploaitale Laksameesangchan announced that the government is advancing road safety measures under the 2022-2027 Road Safety Master Plan, which aims to reduce traffic deaths to 12 per 100,000 people in line with UN guidelines. The National Police Office and the Department of Land Transport have signed an agreement to implement a new traffic citation system aligned with administrative court rulings to improve law enforcement efficiency.

The upgraded system will give the public clearer access to their citation details, including copies of the citation, warning letters, postal receipts, and officer information before payment. Starting August 1, after a citation is issued, officials will send formal warning notices. If unpaid within the specified period, the citation data will be linked to the Department of Land Transport. The entire process is expected to take approximately 60-90 days from the citation date. Citizens who discover unpaid traffic citations can check details and pay fines through the transport registry immediately. However, those with outstanding citations can pay annual vehicle tax but will not receive an official tax sticker until all fines are fully paid.