Eight Northern Provinces Face Landslide, Flash Flood Risk

Heavy rainfall triggered by monsoon conditions has put eight northern provinces on high alert for landslides and flash floods, with the Geological Disaster Operations Center urging communities to monitor conditions closely.

10 Aug Khaosod

On August 10, 2025, the Geological Disaster Operations Center under the Department of Mineral Resources issued an alert for landslides and flash floods in high-risk areas experiencing continuous heavy rainfall. Eight provinces are at particular risk: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kanchanaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

According to the Meteorological Department's 24-hour forecast, Thailand will experience further heavy rainfall in some areas due to a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern region and northern Laos, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public in affected areas should be alert to the dangers of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which may trigger flash floods and flash flooding, particularly in hilly terrain near waterways and in low-lying areas.

The department is requesting community volunteers in high-risk zones to closely monitor conditions and prepare to respond to potential geological disasters. If a geological disaster occurs, officials must inspect the affected area promptly to reassure residents and provide initial guidance.

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Hundreds Celebrate General Prawit's 81st Birthday at Forest Lodge

Former Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan celebrated his 81st birthday on August 10 at a forest lodge in Southern Thailand, welcoming hundreds of military officers, politicians, and dignitaries for the occasion.

10 Aug Khaosod

On August 10, 2026, at the Ban Pa Roi Toh Foundation for the Five-Province Forest Conservation, General Prawit Wongsuwan, former Deputy Prime Minister and adviser to the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP), welcomed close associates and dignitaries to celebrate his 81st birthday, which falls on August 11, 2026.

The celebration was warm and relaxed, with Prawit appearing cheerful and greeting visitors casually as they arrived.

From early morning, a steady flow of military officers, civil servants, and politicians came to offer their wishes, including members of the foundation's board such as General Udomdej Sitthubut, former Army Commander and former Defense Ministry spokesperson; General Nath Intharajarun, former Permanent Secretary of the Defense Ministry; and General Kittipong Keskovik, former Permanent Secretary of the Defense Ministry.

Treenuch Thiantong, head of the Palang Pracharath party, led party executives to extend best wishes to General Prawit for good health, embracing him and offering encouragement for his future work.

Also attending were Chaiyavuth Thanakamanusuron, head of the Rak Chat party; former PPRP MPs including Tippanan Sirichana, former Deputy Government Spokesman; Wattanya Bunnach, known as Madame Dior; and Chada Thai-sert, an Uthaithani MP from the Thai Pride Party.

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Police

Mother Alleges Police Favoritism in Krabi Teen Stabbing Case

A Krabi mother alleges police favoritism after her son was stabbed eight times by a group of teenagers in 2025, with only one suspect arrested despite video evidence of seven attackers and one officer's son allegedly involved.

10 Aug Khaosod

A mother brought her son to file a complaint with MP Warongkij Dechakit, the list MP and Thai Pakdee Party leader, on August 10, 2026, at Parliament. Joining her were Anon Kingkaew, chairman of the Center for People Protecting the Monarchy, and Wilaiporn Poosiworo and her son, who alleged they were attacked by a group of teenagers in Krabi province. The incident occurred over a year ago, but police arrested only one suspect despite evidence of seven attackers armed with knives and a firearm. The victim was stabbed eight times, hospitalized for 15 days, and has faced ongoing threats and harassment.

Wilaiporn explained that her son was assaulted while visiting a dental clinic after being mistaken for an outsider with an attractive appearance. After hiding at a guest house and calling police hotline 191 without response, he attempted to leave but was chased and stabbed repeatedly. Although she gathered video evidence and filed a report, police instructed her to report only the person who wielded the knife. When she questioned how police knew the gun was fake immediately after filing the complaint, she later learned that one of the attackers was the son of a police officer at the local station.

The court sentenced the knife attacker to 11 months imprisonment and ordered compensation of 30,000 baht initially, with monthly installments to follow. However, the victim remains afraid to leave home due to continued threats, particularly because he is known on TikTok. Wilaiporn emotionally recounted that her 16-year-old son suffered serious abdominal wounds and could not travel to file the complaint himself. She expressed frustration that police referred her between departments, refused to press charges against the other suspects despite clear video evidence, and have made little progress on the case in over a year. MP Warongkij noted that the indictment lists only one offender despite video evidence of multiple perpetrators, and questioned why authorities took no further action.

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Woman Reports Ex-Boyfriend to Cyber Police for Leaked Images and Death Threats

A 25-year-old woman filed a cyber police complaint against her ex-boyfriend for sharing intimate videos on social media and making death threats after his release on bail, including sending a funeral wreath to her mother's address.

10 Aug Khaosod

At 10:00 a.m. on August 10, 2025, at the Technology Crime Investigation Bureau (TCIB) in Thonburi, Major Thanakrit Chittaareerat and a 25-year-old woman identified as Ms. A met with Deputy Commander Wiwat Khamchanit to pursue a case against her ex-boyfriend who posted intimate videos on social media and engaged in harassment and threats at her home, showing no respect for the law. He continued posting images even after his arrest and release on bail.

Dr. Thanakrit stated that this latest complaint came after previous legal action, yet the defendant's behavior had not ceased and new incidents continued to occur, necessitating urgent investigation and fact-checking. The funeral wreath and two banana plants sent after the initial report should be examined to determine if they constitute new offenses. If evidence links them to the defendant, strict legal action must follow.

Ms. A revealed that after her ex-boyfriend's arrest and bail release, he posted nude photos in a group with 140,000 members, causing her distress. She believes only he could have done this, as the photos existed only between them. When she confronted him, he challenged her to report him, which she interpreted as intimidation meant to force reconciliation. He also threatened to drive past her home, placed two banana plants—symbols of death—in front of her house, threatened to kill her and her mother, sent a pink funeral wreath addressed to her mother's name with cash-on-delivery payment of 168 baht (with her phone number on the package), and called her threatening to kill. All of this left her terrified and wanting to end her life.

Deputy Commander Wiwat said investigators will gather evidence and take a detailed statement from Ms. A. If the defendant is found responsible while facing outstanding charges, authorities can petition to revoke his bail. Evidence presented today is circumstantial; investigators need detailed testimony to confirm the defendant's identity. If he posted the images, he faces up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht or both. Those who shared or forwarded the obscene content face similar penalties.

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PM Vows Tough Penalties for ID Card Smuggling Ring

Prime Minister Anutthin Charnweerakul vowed strict enforcement against officials involved in issuing national ID cards to foreigners, citing the suicide of a former Chiang Mai district administrator facing over 400 years in combined sentenc

10 Aug Khaosod

Prime Minister Anutthin Charnweerakul confirmed on August 10 at Wat Rajabophit that the government is enforcing strict penalties against networks issuing national ID cards to foreigners, and warned civil servants not to break the law, citing severe consequences. He said prosecutions are already underway against those responsible. He pointed to the case of a former district administrator in Wianghaeng, Chiang Mai, who took his own life as evidence of how seriously the government is pursuing these cases, signaling to anyone involved to stop immediately. The PM said he asked the Comptroller of the Internal Revenue Department why the official felt compelled to take such drastic action, noting that with multiple charges across different statutes, combined sentences exceed 400 years, which may have caused extreme stress. However, he does not want to see such tragic outcomes and stressed that no one should break the law and all officials must perform their duties with honesty and integrity.

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Thai Actor Mike Angelo Wins Weibo Cultural Award

Thai actor Mike Angelo has won the Weibo Thailand China-Thailand Film & TV Dedicated Artist award at the 2026 WEIBO Cultural Communication Night, honoring his contributions to film and television cooperation between the two countries.

10 Aug Khaosod

Thai actor and artist Mike Pirat Nithipaisan, known professionally as Mike Angelo, has won the Weibo Thailand China-Thailand Film & TV Dedicated Artist award at the 2026 WEIBO Cultural Communication Night. The prestigious honor recognizes outstanding Thai artists who play a vital role in advancing film and television cooperation between Thailand and China.

After accepting the award, Mike expressed his honor and gratitude to Weibo, stating he remains committed to developing himself further in both acting and language skills to enhance his communication and connection with fans worldwide. "I am deeply grateful to Weibo for this invitation and recognition," Mike said. "Today marks another honor from Weibo, and as I have always said on stage, I will continue to dedicate myself to delivering the best performances and strengthening my language abilities to connect with fans around the world."

Mike also acknowledged the crucial support of his fanbase throughout his entertainment career, thanking Thai, Chinese, and international fans for their unwavering backing. "Without the support of all my fans, today's success would not be possible. I am grateful to fans from Thailand, China, and around the world who have stood by me. Every encouragement drives me to create better work, and I hope my past and future projects will repay all the love and support you have given me."

This award represents another significant milestone in Mike Angelo's international career and underscores the important role Thai artists play in bridging entertainment and cultural connections between Thailand and China through their work and engagement with global audiences.

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Renowned Thai Makeup Artist Sahawat Fakthong Dies

Sahawat Fakthong, Thailand's four-time champion bridal makeup artist, has died peacefully at an undisclosed age. His family announced the death via Facebook, with funeral arrangements set for Lampang province on August 8.

10 Aug Khaosod

The entertainment world grieves the loss of Sahawat Fakthong, a renowned makeup artist and four-time champion of bridal makeup in Thailand. His grandson, named Man, announced the sad news through Sahawat's Facebook page, stating that his uncle had passed away peacefully. The grandson posted: "Hello everyone, my name is Man, and I am the grandson of Uncle Sahawat. I'm writing to inform you that Uncle Sahawat has peacefully passed away. Regarding the preliminary arrangements, tomorrow (August 8, 2026) we will take Uncle Sahawat's body to Chet Wan in Lampang province in the afternoon. Contact number: 0919232892, Man." Fellow makeup artists expressed their grief, with one colleague, chartmakeup, sharing: "RIP Sahawat. I just saw you complaining of chest tightness and told you to see a doctor, but I never thought you would leave us so suddenly. We spoke just today, and it's shocking that you're gone. Rest well, my dear friend." Sahawat had posted about experiencing chest tightness just four days before his sudden death, writing on social media that he had woken up with an unusual chest tightness and suspected it was from rushing around the previous day.

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Police

Ex-Lawmaker Shoots Nonthaburi Governor, Cites 11 Million Baht Dispute

Former Nonthaburi MP Chaloeng Riao-raeng shot Governor Thongchai Yenpraset and his driver at the provincial office on August 10, citing an 11 million baht debt dispute and surrendered to police shortly after.

10 Aug Khaosod

Police responded on August 10, 2025, to a shooting incident at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) office in Muang Nonthaburi district. Officers found Governor Thongchai Yenpraset and his driver both wounded from gunfire. Both were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

The gunman was identified as Chaloeng Riao-raeng, a former Nonthaburi MP, who later surrendered at a police station. Authorities are investigating the incident and gathering evidence.

According to reports, after the shooting Chaloeng called media personality Jae Pong Anchalee Praieeraksa during her radio show and described the incident. Jae Pong later recounted their conversation, saying Chaloeng told her he had fired four to five shots at the governor. She advised him to sit down, put down the gun, and remove the bullets.

Jae Pong quoted Chaloeng as saying: "I shot someone to death. I'm hurt. I've supported the other side in everything. I asked and demanded 11 million baht back. The other side said they don't have it and mistreated me. I've made my decision. I'm going to shoot them. I'll turn myself in afterward."

Jae Pong also mentioned Chaloeng referenced a dispute over parliamentary candidate endorsements, saying he had previously asked them not to submit a candidate, but they went ahead anyway.

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Former Nonthaburi Official Shoots Provincial Governor, Surrenders

A former Nonthaburi provincial representative shot and critically wounded the provincial governor outside his office in an ambush attack on August 10, then surrendered to police.

10 Aug Khaosod

At 10:20 a.m. on August 10, 2026, Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasoet, governor of Nonthaburi Provincial Administration Organization (PAO), was ambushed and shot while preparing to leave the provincial office on Ratanahibet Road to conduct official business. Natthi Chaloeng Riawaeng, a former multi-term Nonthaburi provincial representative, had been waiting in ambush. He approached the governor's BMW, tapped on the window, and when Thongchai rolled it down to speak with him, Chaloeng drew a pistol and fired. Initial investigation revealed large bloodstains near the passenger door and scattered blood on the driver's side. The governor was shot four times in vital areas, and the driver was also struck by gunfire. Nonthaburi municipal emergency responders performed CPR and rushed both victims to Phra Nang Klao Hospital. Provincial Governor Chetsada Morsikrattana, along with deputy governors and Rattanahibet Police, secured the scene. Health office staff in an adjacent building heard the gunshots, recorded video evidence showing Chaloeng holding a pistol tucked at his waist before he disappeared. Chaloeng later turned himself in to police.

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Thailand and Vietnam Aim for US$30B Trade Growth

The Thai government is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam, positioning the two nations as strategic partners for future growth rather than merely trading partners. The...

10 Aug Thailand.go.th Issues

The Thai government is stepping up efforts to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam, positioning the two nations as strategic partners for future growth rather than merely trading partners. The...

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