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Police

Ex-Boy Band Member Missing After Cycling Trip

Former boy band member Teh Dragonfly, 46, has been missing since August 6 after leaving his Nonthaburi home on a bicycle at 4 AM without his phone, prompting his girlfriend to file a police report.

Ex-Boy Band Member Missing After Cycling Trip
7 Aug Khaosod

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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Police

Teen Stabs Navy Officer Father With Scissors After Home Dispute

An 18-year-old stabbed her Navy officer father with scissors during a home dispute in Chonburi Province, leaving him severely wounded. The depressed teenager was found at the scene as her father was rushed to hospital with wounds to his arm

Teen Stabs Navy Officer Father With Scissors After Home Dispute
7 Aug Khaosod

On August 6 at 9:50 p.m., Pol. Lt. Col. Wutthipong Somjai, superintendent of Plutaluang Police Station, received a report of a serious stabbing at a residence in Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Officers and rescue teams from the Royal Thai Navy Hospital and Sattahip rescue units rushed to the scene.

Inside the home, blood was scattered throughout. The victim, Petty Officer Chad (surname withheld), 52, from the Royal Thai Navy's operational fleet, was found lying in a pool of blood with severe wounds to his arm and left rib cage from a sharp object. He had lost a significant amount of blood and was immediately given first aid before being rushed to the Royal Thai Navy Hospital.

Police found blood-stained scissors at the scene, which they collected as evidence. The suspect, the 18-year-old daughter, was standing in front of the house in a state of fear. According to preliminary questioning, the victim stated that he had argued with his daughter before the incident occurred, with only the two of them present in the home at the time, as his wife was working in Pattaya City.

Investigators learned that the daughter suffers from depression and frequently argues with her father. Police will conduct a detailed investigation and obtain further testimony from the victim once his condition stabilizes before proceeding with legal action.

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National

Thailand and Myanmar Issue Joint Statement on Presidential Visit

Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and the President of Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the occasion of Official Visit of the President of the Republic of the Union o...

7 Aug Thailand.go.th Issues

Joint Statement by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and the President of Republic of the Union of Myanmar on the occasion of Official Visit of the President of the Republic of the Union o...

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National

Royal Barge Suphannahong Launches For King's Ceremony

The Royal Thai Navy has launched the Royal Barge Suphannahong into the Chao Phraya River in preparation for the Royal Barge Procession accompanying His Majesty the King's Royal Kathin Ceremony on Nove...

7 Aug Thailand.go.th Issues

The Royal Thai Navy has launched the Royal Barge Suphannahong into the Chao Phraya River in preparation for the Royal Barge Procession accompanying His Majesty the King's Royal Kathin Ceremony on Nove...

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National

Thai Tourist Says No Hard Feelings Over Search Case Drama

Thai tourist Wanjai has clarified his role in the missing tourist case, saying he holds no ill will despite online drama, and continues supporting the deceased's family as remains are returned to Thailand for funeral arrangements.

Thai Tourist Says No Hard Feelings Over Search Case Drama
7 Aug Khaosod

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.

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Weather

Monsoon Warning: Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Across 47 Thai Provinces

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy monsoon rains and flash flooding across 47 provinces over the next 24 hours, with northern and northeastern regions most at risk. High seas of 2–3 meters are expected in the Andaman Sea and

Monsoon Warning: Heavy Rain, Flash Floods Across 47 Thai Provinces
6 Aug Khaosod

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, with particularly intense downpours expected in the northern, northeastern, and eastern regions. A monsoon trough is moving through the upper northern and northeastern areas, combining with a strong southwestern monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution due to risks of sudden flooding and flash floods, particularly in foothill areas and low-lying zones near water drainage routes. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm zones. Fishermen are advised to navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms, while small boats should remain ashore. Typhoon Dolphin, currently in the Pacific Ocean, is forecast to pass through Okinawa, Japan, on August 6–7 and is expected to make landfall in Zhejiang Province, China, on August 9–10, with no direct impact on Thailand. Regional weather forecasts show thunderstorms covering 60–70 percent of areas across northern, northeastern, central, and eastern zones, with temperatures ranging from 22–36 degrees Celsius and southwesterly winds at 10–40 km/h depending on region.

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Regional

Chiang Mai Hotpot Diner Finds Cockroach in Broth

A Chiang Mai diner discovered a cockroach in their hotpot broth, but the restaurant's offer of a 10% discount sparked backlash on social media over inadequate accountability and poor crisis management.

Chiang Mai Hotpot Diner Finds Cockroach in Broth
6 Aug Khaosod

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.

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Police

Police Trainee Dies After Collapsing at Duty

A 27-year-old police trainee collapsed and died while on duty at a station in Phatthalung province; authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Police Trainee Dies After Collapsing at Duty
6 Aug Khaosod

Phatthalung — A tragic incident occurred at Khuan Khunun Police Station in Phatthalung province when Chaiyawat Sueathep, a 27-year-old police cadet trainee from Chachoengsao district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness while sitting in a chair during administrative duty training in the station's administrative office. Officers at the scene immediately provided first aid and quickly transported him to Khuan Khunun Hospital. Doctors made full efforts to save his life through chest compressions and emergency resuscitation procedures, but were unable to revive him before he died shortly thereafter.

The incident has caused profound grief and sorrow among his classmates, supervisors, and all police personnel working at the station. Investigators are in close coordination with his family and the medical examiner to investigate the true cause of death and formally confirm autopsy findings as official documentation of his death, before his remains are released to the family for funeral rites.

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National

Body of Thai Sailor Returns Home After Hormuz Strait Attack

The body of 26-year-old Thai sailor Phaanuphong Muenthean, who died in a Hormuz Strait attack on a cargo ship, has returned to his hometown in Surin province for funeral rites and a merit-making ceremony.

Body of Thai Sailor Returns Home After Hormuz Strait Attack
6 Aug Khaosod

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.

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Regional

Norwegian Man Homeless in Nonthaburi for Two Years

A Norwegian man has been homeless in Nonthaburi for two years after thieves stole his passport, leaving him unable to return to Norway despite assistance from temple staff and the embassy.

Norwegian Man Homeless in Nonthaburi for Two Years
6 Aug Khaosod

A Norwegian man named Odd Stian Hesseberg, 44, has been living homeless in Nonthaburi Province for over two years after thieves stole his bag containing his passport and documents. He originally traveled to Thailand to find a female friend in Nakhon Sawan but was unable to contact her, and subsequently found himself unable to return home without identity papers.

According to temple staff, Hesseberg has been sleeping at Klong Kraeng Temple for about a year. Three months ago, the abbot arranged for a taxi to take him to the Norwegian Embassy to help facilitate his return home, but he returned to the temple and resumed his homeless lifestyle. Staff report he spends much of his time scavenging for food and asking locals for money, which he reportedly uses to buy 40-degree alcohol daily. When authorities attempt to locate him, he flees, making it difficult to assist him properly.

Temple staff and local residents wish to help him return to Norway, as his situation has become a burden on the community. The exact reasons for his continued homelessness despite attempts to help remain unclear, though some speculate he may have experienced relationship problems or other personal trauma. Without a passport and unable to communicate in Thai, Hesseberg remains trapped in his current situation.

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National

Rescue Team Carries Out Free Funeral for 250kg Woman

Rescue workers in Samut Songkhram mobilized a dozen personnel and seven vehicles to transport a 250-kilogram woman's body from hospital to temple for her funeral ceremony on August 6. The local temple provided its crematory facilities and s

Rescue Team Carries Out Free Funeral for 250kg Woman
6 Aug Khaosod

Rescue workers from the Sawang Boonchai Foundation in Samut Songkhram Province mobilized twelve personnel and seven rescue vehicles on August 6, 2025, to transport the body of a 34-year-old woman weighing 250 kilograms from Somdej Phra Phutthaloetla Hospital to Wat Lad Peng temple, a distance of ten kilometers, for religious funeral rites.

Temple abbot Phra Kru Phisalsomutkij assigned assistant abbot Phra Kru Puladphon to prepare the facilities respectfully for the cremation ceremony. The temple had been contacted by village leaders from two communities requesting assistance, as the deceased's considerable weight made it difficult to find suitable venues and crematories. Wat Lad Peng responded by offering its facilities and services free of charge.

According to Thaworn Siang-On, an emergency medical technician with the Sawang Boonchai Foundation, the initial call reported a woman with breathing difficulty at a two-story wooden house. Upon arrival, rescuers found her face-down and weighing 250 kilograms, requiring an ambulance and six to seven personnel working carefully to move her downstairs to the hospital, where she later died. The subsequent transport to the temple required mobilizing twelve rescue workers and volunteers, though all team members remained committed to serving the community regardless of the difficulty.

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