On the evening of July 29, rescue officers from the Dhammarasmi Manee Foundation responded to a call from residents in Mab Pong subdistrict, Ban Tong district, Chachoengsao province, reporting a large python that had entered a home, eaten a cat, and hidden in a drainage pipe beside the house. Officers and residents carefully used snares and tools to extract the snake in about ten minutes as onlookers watched in excitement.

Inspection revealed the python measured approximately four meters long, weighed about 30 kilograms, and had a visibly distended belly containing the remains of a recently swallowed cat. Officers placed the snake in a bag and released it into a remote area far from residential areas and pets to prevent it from returning.

Homeowner Ms. Kanrutee (surname withheld), 34, said she was shopping when family members called to report the incident. She rushed home to see the python escaping into the drain and immediately contacted rescue workers. The homeowner noted the snake arrived at house number 77 and plans to use that number for the August 1 lottery draw, hoping to gain luck from the unexpected event.

Rescue officer Mr. Panawal Ruenrom explained that the rainy season drives snakes from their habitats in search of food. The house's multiple pet cats and dense vegetation nearby created ideal hunting conditions for the python. Officers urged the public not to attempt capturing venomous snakes or reptiles themselves but to contact rescue services instead.

7th Floor Restaurant hosts Phuket hospitality leaders for B2B showcase dinnerLegacy7th Floor Restaurant hosted its exclusive F&B Partners B2B Showcase Dinner on July 25, 2026, bringing together Phuket hospitality professionals for an evening focused on culinary excellence, premium ingredients, and industry collaboration. The invitation-only event took place from 6pm to 10pm and welcomed about 45 hospitality professionals, including general managers, executive chefs, and food and beverage directors from hotels and hospitality businesses across Phuket. The showcase allowed industry leaders to experience a curated dining journey while exchanging ideas, strengthening partnerships, and exploring emerging food and beverage trends.

As Bangtao’s only rooftop Mediterranean restaurant, 7th Floor Restaurant is known for panoramic ocean views, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, and a wellness-inspired dining experience. The restaurant also offers live jazz, acoustic, and instrumental performances every evening from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, creating an elegant atmosphere for sunset dining and handcrafted beverages. For the showcase dinner, 7th Floor Restaurant collaborated with premium food suppliers and a leading wine importer to present a specially curated multi-course menu paired with selected wines. Each course highlighted carefully sourced ingredients, refined culinary techniques, and wine pairings selected to show how collaboration between suppliers and chefs can enhance the guest dining experience.

Beyond the dinner itself, the event also served as a networking platform for suppliers and hospitality professionals. The showcase encouraged discussions around product innovation, culinary concepts, and the trends shaping Phuket’s food and beverage industry.

“At 7th Floor Restaurant, we believe exceptional dining begins with exceptional partnerships,” said Igor Skliar, general manager of Sole Mio Boutique Hotel & Wellness. “This showcase reflects our commitment to collaborating with trusted suppliers and hospitality professionals while continually enhancing the dining experiences we offer our guests. “Events like this inspire creativity, strengthen relationships and contribute to raising the standard of hospitality in Phuket.”

Following the showcase, the restaurant’s executive chef and culinary team are developing a refreshed menu for the upcoming high season. Inspired by premium seasonal ingredients and contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, the new menu will introduce refined flavours, modern presentation, and new signature dishes while staying aligned with the restaurant’s wellness-inspired philosophy.

The high-season menu is expected to launch later this year, inviting returning guests and first-time visitors to experience a refreshed Mediterranean dining concept at 7th Floor Restaurant in Bangtao. Press Release  The story 7th Floor Restaurant hosts Phuket hospitality leaders for B2B showcase dinner as seen on Thaiger News.

Authorities conducted a cleanup and investigation of a barrier storage area along a rural highway in Bang Dueao, Muang District, Pathum Thani on July 29, following online reports of illicit activity. Officers from Muang Pathum Thani Police Station, Bang Dueao Subdistrict Administration, and the Department of Rural Roads discovered hundreds of used condoms, lubricant packets, tissues, insect repellent, water bottles, and women's undergarments scattered across the site. The area was dark with no lighting and had been equipped with mats and canvas coverings placed between barrier sections. Officials immediately removed the coverings and waste materials.

Subdistrict Chief Sutheap Somjai acknowledged that the area had gone unmonitored, noting that vehicles had been parking there late at night—sometimes up to 20 vehicles between 11 p.m. and midnight—before local officials became aware of the problem. He explained that residents and village authorities had been reluctant to investigate at night due to safety concerns about thieves stealing electrical cables from the site. Any future relocation or landscaping of the barriers would require crane equipment and significant funding, and decisions would need to be coordinated with the Department of Rural Roads to ensure the location does not become a new risk area for drug use or other crimes.

Captain Chucheep Kasetsagun of Muang Pathum Thani Police stated that officers had previously observed unusual activity including vehicles parking regularly at the site and had chased fleeing individuals. He noted that police leadership has instructed increased patrols to prevent criminal activity in the area.

The Thai Embassy in Turkey has confirmed that all of Bowortat Pengsuk's, also known as travel YouTuber Halun Solo's, personal belongings remain intact following his death at a hotel in Georgia, pledging to investigate all aspects of the case thoroughly. The 26-year-old content creator was found dead in his Tbilisi hotel room on July 30, 2025, after losing contact with relatives during his trip to Georgia to film content. Embassy officials from Bangkok are currently in Tbilisi and have coordinated with local police, informing his family of developments and pledging close coordination on documentation. The embassy plans to meet with Georgia's Foreign Ministry to expedite the full investigation. At 2:40 a.m., the embassy released an additional statement confirming that local police have verified all of Pengsuk's belongings are accounted for and the embassy will pursue all facts comprehensively without overlooking any relevant detail. The embassy requested privacy for the family and thanked Thai residents in Georgia for their cooperation and assistance.

Police from Khlong Toei Station arrested a 20-year-old suspect (identified as Mr. Kor) on July 29, 2569, following a shooting on Pridi Banomyong Lane 47. Officers recovered a Zoraki Model 914 blank-firing pistol chambered in .380, a magazine, a black Honda PCX motorcycle, and clothing worn during the incident.

Authorities received a report of an attempted murder at approximately 7:23 a.m. Investigation revealed that the suspect had arrived on the black PCX to pick up a young woman staying with the victims. An argument broke out before the suspect left, only to return with the firearm and shoot at the group, striking one victim three times in the shoulder and chest. The suspect then fled on the motorcycle.

Through CCTV review and investigation, police identified and apprehended the suspect shortly after. Under questioning, he admitted to the shooting, stating he returned with the weapon after the confrontation and dispute with the victims. Preliminary charges include attempted premeditated murder, unlawful possession and carrying of firearms in an urban area, and reckless discharge of a firearm in a populated area. The suspect has been handed over for further prosecution.

The Crown Prince of Perlis, Malaysia, and his consort, along with members of the royal family, presided over the opening ceremony of the 9th World Woodball Championship 2026 (WCWC2026) at UniMAP University's woodball field in Perlis, Malaysia. The Thai Woodball Sports Association, led by Secretary General Pabhawit Atthsilpakij, sent the Thai national team to compete in the tournament. The Thai woodball athletes achieved outstanding results, earning 2 gold medals and 3 bronze medals. The two gold medals came from the men's individual scoring category (Rungrojn Jittapong) and the women's individual striking category (Kritsana Khaodie). The three bronze medals were won in the men's team scoring category, comprising Rungrojn Jittapong, Naphichphorn Khaodie, Kijjathorn Oowiang Khoi, Kaptan Chanthachay, Kornisak Buajanthorn, and Seree Bualoei; the men's doubles scoring category with Rungrojn Jittapong and Naphichphorn Khaodie; and the mixed doubles striking category with Kijjathorn Oowiang Khoi and Kritsana Khaodie. This achievement significantly enhances the reputation and demonstrates the international standing of Thailand's woodball athletes.