At 11:00 a.m. on August 4, police received a report of a death in a rental room in Chiang Kham District, Phayao Province. Officers, rescue workers, and a duty physician responded to the scene and found the room locked from the inside. After breaking down the door, they discovered the body of Sitthichai, age 43, a former deputy district chief of Chiang Khong District in Chiang Rai Province, who had faced charges for forging 467 government identity documents.

The deceased was found lying on the floor beside a bed with his feet resting on the bed edge. Tape was discovered sealing the entrance and kitchen door. Officers also found three telephone numbers written and placed on a table near a stove. No signs of physical assault were found in the surrounding area.

According to investigating officer Pol. Maj. Thanad Chumamanao, the room showed no signs of a struggle, and both entry and exit doors were sealed with tape. The room owner reported that the deceased had spoken by phone with his mother before his voice changed, and later when the mother called back and received no answer, she contacted the landlord, who discovered the body. Police believe the stress stemming from the forgery case involving over 467 forged identity documents, combined with his dismissal from civil service, may have been the cause. Further investigation with relevant parties is planned.

General Decha Mekarasri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), president of the ASEAN Cycling Confederation (ACF), and chairman of the Thai Cycling Sports Association under royal patronage, announced that the association, together with Tak Province and Bhumibol Dam, will host the final round (Round 5) of Thailand's national road cycling and mountain bike championships on August 7–9, 2026, at Bhumibol Dam. Road cyclists will race on routes within the dam and parts of Samesngao District, while mountain bikers will compete entirely within the dam.

Decha confirmed that Governor Chusak Ruying has ordered all relevant agencies—police, public health officials, civil defense personnel, and rescue volunteers—to prepare fully for traffic management alongside police officers. Tak Province and Bhumibol Dam are now 100 percent ready to welcome cyclists from across the country. Over 2,000 cyclists and supporters are expected to attend, stimulating the local economy and promoting tourism. Cyclists without accommodation are urged to book immediately, as lodging in and around Bhumibol Dam and Samesngao District is limited.

"This final round will determine which cyclist becomes Thailand's national champion and wins the royal trophy," Decha said. Outstanding male and female cyclists in both road and mountain bike categories will receive the Prida Chunlamon Honor Trophy, while the best coach will receive the Seree Trirat Honor Trophy, named after the father of Thai cycling. Mountain bike champions in each age group will also be presented to the King to receive their trophies—a tremendous honor. Representatives from all five host provinces will later receive a Royal Commendation Shield.

Decha added that the final round will also serve as a test event for Thailand's national cycling team preparing for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. On Saturday, August 8, at 3 p.m., the association, the Health Promotion Foundation, and Bhumibol Dam will jointly host a green cycling event, "Bike for Life—TCA Green Cycling," covering 6 kilometers and promoting environmental conservation. The event will also campaign against e-cigarettes, which are spreading among youth and pose health and cancer risks, and promote the "Don't Smoke, Don't Drink" initiative encouraging Thais to quit smoking and alcohol consumption.

Members of the public can watch the competition live on Thai television.

On August 4, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Kraphop Netthaisongh, superintendent of Ban Fang Police Station in Khon Kaen, took custody of the two suspects and led them to the scene to confirm their statements. The men face charges of jointly committing indecent assault against a person over 15 years old and unlawful detention, stemming from an incident on the night of August 2 when they allegedly grabbed a 39-year-old woman and attempted to drag her into a restroom at Bueng Suang public park in Ban Fang subdistrict.

According to the suspects, they had consumed approximately three bottles of alcohol starting around 7 p.m. in Sawaththi district before riding their motorcycle to Ban Fang. Around 10 p.m., they encountered the victim sitting alone by the pond and attempted to strike up a conversation. After she refused and moved away, they followed her. The suspects then made lewd remarks and propositioned her for sexual services, which she rejected, stating she was too old and asking them not to speak that way.

Lieutenant Colonel Kraphop reported that as the victim tried to walk away, the two men grabbed and yanked her arm, then dragged her toward the restroom behind the guard booth with intent to commit sexual assault. The victim fought back, and when Fluke bit her by the hand and released her, Pipe continued attempting to drag her toward the restroom. The victim sustained bruises and abrasions while resisting. As she clung to a wooden post near the restroom entrance, a patrol vehicle that regularly patrols the area happened to pass by. The victim screamed for help, officers rushed to investigate, and the two suspects fled over the pond fence and hid in the nearby residential area. Despite efforts to search using flashlights, officers were unable to immediately locate them in the dark residential zone.

SONGKHLA — The Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) has unveiled progress in using locally developed CAR-T Cell therapy to treat blood cancers and autoimmune diseases, reporting that nearly 90% of patients have achieved complete remission.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nalinee Kowitwanawong, deputy dean for administration at the Faculty of Medicine, said that PSU had introduced CAR-T Cell therapy to treat patients with lymphoma, leukaemia and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognise and attack targeted cells.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chakkarawadee Chulamanee, director of the Centre of Excellence for Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapy, said the university had researched and developed PSU CAR-T Cell therapy to treat cancer patients while significantly reducing treatment costs. Imported CAR-T Cell products can cost nearly 20 million baht, while the locally developed treatment can reduce the cost to around 2 million baht.

To expand access to the treatment, PSU's Faculty of Medicine is building a facility to manufacture PSU CD19 CAR-T Cells. The facility is expected to increase production capacity from around 30 patients per year to more than 100 patients annually. The university is also seeking partnerships with private companies and international networks to expand access to the treatment and further develop the technology for international use.

The Faculty of Medicine has signed an agreement with Bangkok Hospital Phuket to develop CAR-T Cell therapy. The partnership combines academic expertise, research capabilities and medical services to establish a systematic, safe and standardised foundation for advanced medical treatment, including precision medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), alongside a comprehensive patient care system.

The system will cover the entire treatment process, from patient selection and suitability assessments to treatment planning, safety management, monitoring for complications and long-term follow-up by a multidisciplinary medical team. The partnership is also intended to improve access to advanced treatments for patients in Thailand's Andaman coastal region, the wider southern region and international patients.

The initiative is part of efforts to position the region as an international hub for advanced medicine based on medical standards, patient safety, research and meaningful outcomes for patients.

True Corporation Public Company Limited (TRUE) has filed a statement with the Thai Securities Exchange addressing media reports that China Mobile International Holdings Limited, a major shareholder holding 7.81% of TRUE, may be planning to divest its entire stake. TRUE confirmed that China Mobile has denied any intention to sell all its holdings. Instead, China Mobile is considering a modest partial sale as part of normal portfolio management, contingent on market conditions and other factors unrelated to TRUE's operations.

China Mobile reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a long-term shareholder, viewing TRUE as a key strategic partner while maintaining confidence in the company's growth potential and positive business prospects. TRUE expects that any small-scale divestment by China Mobile would have no material impact on the company's business direction, management, or operations.

Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul paid an official visit to Indonesia from 3 to 4 August 2026 at the invitation of the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, marking the official first ...