On August 6, Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo executed a high-risk relocation of "Pharaoh," a massive gharial (fish-eating crocodile) measuring over 4.52 meters in length, to a temporary display pool beside the zoo's conference center. The operation concluded successfully and smoothly thanks to the expertise of the veterinary team, animal keepers, and the Kraitong team, who maintained strict adherence to the highest animal welfare standards throughout every step. The facility's original location is undergoing renovation and redesign.

The mission presented significant challenges because gharials, like all crocodiles, possess strong defensive instincts and typically display aggressive behavior by spinning or rolling violently when they sense a threat—actions that can cause serious injury or death to both the animal and personnel. Dozens of officials and expert handlers therefore employed specialized animal control techniques, using precise positioning and strategic weight distribution at safe anatomical points to neutralize the gharial's powerful spinning force. The operation was completed flawlessly, with both "Pharaoh" and every team member remaining 100% safe, showcasing the true professionalism of Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo's staff.

A Zoom meeting screenshot from August 3 featuring Pattani's Patae Subdistrict Municipality staff discussing the 2570 fiscal budget sparked a social media frenzy after being posted to the municipality's Facebook page. The image attracted millions of views, likes, and shares, largely because of the striking makeup worn by one female official in the meeting.

On August 6, journalists met with Ms. Tasneem Thapkam, Acting Head of Administration at Patae Subdistrict Municipality Office in Yaha District, Yala Province. She maintains her distinctive makeup style throughout her regular duties with a consistent smile.

Ms. Tasneem explained that she was responsible for handling public relations that day, noting that image brightness was adjusted to reduce visible wrinkles before publication. She admitted being surprised by the scale of social media attention and the numerous comments—both positive and critical about various facial features. She responded by asking people to direct personal comments to her private Facebook account rather than the official municipal page to protect its reputation.

Regarding her makeup style, Ms. Tasneem stated it has been a personal preference for over 10 years, since the mascara fashion trend emerged. She applies makeup every morning before work as part of her routine, saying it boosts her confidence and creates a refreshing atmosphere for community interactions and colleague relationships. She takes breaks only on weekends.

Addressing social media users, Ms. Tasneem appealed for people to focus on work output, dedication, and commitment to public service rather than outward appearance, encouraging constructive engagement with government agencies' social media pages.

Patae Subdistrict Clerk Bunchai Dilaertpibulyn confirmed that Ms. Tasneem is a dedicated official with outstanding performance in academic work, elections administration—earning recognition from Yala Provincial Election Commission—and security system improvements. He noted that her clothing and makeup style were known to everyone from her first day of work. Mayor Amsar Srisombat has always emphasized staff should work with mutual respect and dignity.

Cambodian man allegedly stabbed to death by fellow countrymanLegacyA Cambodian man was killed after being stabbed at a market in Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani, today, August 6. Police later arrested a fellow Cambodian national during a standoff in a nearby street. Officers were called to the market in Khlong Nueng subdistrict, where they found 37 year old Eu with stab wounds to his neck and right side. Rescue workers provided first aid before rushing him to hospital, where he later died. Photo via Naewna Police reviewed CCTV footage and identified the attacker as the victim’s Cambodian co-worker. Investigators tracked him to Soi Thep Kunchon 15, where he had fled after the attack. Officers found the man, believed to be in his 30s or 40s, in an unstable state, walking in the middle of the road while brandishing a knife. Naewna reported that police and people in the area spent more than 30 minutes trying to persuade him to surrender, but he refused to put down the weapon. Concerned he could pose a danger to nearby residents, officers used a net gun to subdue him before taking him into custody. No one else was injured during the operation. Photo via Naewna Police took the suspect to Khlong Luang Police Station, where he remained unable to provide a statement due to his condition. Officers will question him, verify his identity and proceed with legal action once he is able to respond. Photo via Naewna In similar news, a Cambodian woman was found dead in her rented room with over ten stab wounds to her neck after an attack by suspected secret admirers. Bare footprints and shoe prints on the floor indicated the presence of at least two perpetrators. Investigators believe that the assailants might not have intended to steal but rather to commit a sexual assault. The victim possibly resisted, leading to the fatal attack. The story Cambodian man allegedly stabbed to death by fellow countryman as seen on Thaiger News.

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The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Data Center Business Policy Committee, as announced by the government office on August 5th, to set investment direction and integrate oversight of the country's data center sector. The move aims to accommodate rising investment and advance Thailand's digital infrastructure development.

The committee will be chaired by a Deputy Prime Minister appointed by the Prime Minister, with vice-chairs from the ministries of Digital Economy and Society, Interior, and Energy, alongside secretaries and officials from relevant agencies—over 21 members in total. The Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) serves as a committee member and secretary.

The committee's primary duties include proposing data center policies and standards to the Cabinet, monitoring and assessing investment impacts, appointing subcommittees, and implementing tasks assigned by the Cabinet or Prime Minister. When evaluating data center projects, the board will apply four critical dimensions: (1) economic benefits to the country, (2) clean energy use, energy security, and appropriate energy pricing, (3) efficient resource allocation covering electricity, water, urban planning, safety, and environmental protection aligned with carbon-neutrality goals, and (4) safeguarding national data sovereignty and security.

Government agencies may submit obstacles they encounter to the committee for review and remedial recommendations to the Cabinet. Once Cabinet approval is obtained, relevant agencies must implement the decisions and report results to the committee every three months, ensuring Thailand's data center policy advances effectively and sustainably.