Police arrested a 43-year-old man on July 29, 2026, who had evaded capture for more than 15 years following a shooting incident at a restaurant in Pak Chom district, Loei province, in June 2011. The suspect, Samritthi (surname withheld), faced charges of attempted murder and illegal firearm possession under arrest warrant No. 163/2554 issued on June 8, 2011.

The incident began when the suspect, dining with friends at a restaurant, became angry because a Laotian waitress was not serving his table, despite having served him previously. After briefly leaving the establishment, he returned and fired a pistol at close range at the victim, who was settling his bill at the time. The bullet struck the victim below the jaw and exited the other side. Despite suffering serious injury, the victim managed to drive himself to a hospital and filed a police report at Chiang Klom Police Station in Loei.

Following the shooting, the suspect fled and evaded arrest by frequently changing residences. He was eventually registered as a fugitive on the national police wanted list as number 98. Police investigators from Region 3 Bureau tracked his movements and learned he was hiding in Uttaradit province, leading to his successful arrest. The suspect confessed during interrogation and was transferred to Chiang Klom Police Station in Loei for legal proceedings.

A British social media personality who has previously attracted news coverage over his behaviour abroad has been filmed delivering a prolonged racist and threatening tirade against Thai people before claiming that parts of the footage were created using artificial intelligence.

Daniel Harper, known online as DannyBoy83, repeatedly insults Thais in the video, uses racist slurs comparing them to animals and makes degrading comments about poverty and sex work in Thailand.

"I hate 'em," Harper says, before directing further abuse at Thai people and saying he no longer wants to remain in the country. He also appears to threaten indiscriminate violence, saying that an encounter with Thai people is "going to go off" because he is going to "smack 'em up".

The recording ends with Harper insulting Thai eating habits and saying he cannot wait to travel to Brazil.

Khaosod English reviewed several copies of the recording preserved and republished by social media users. They show a continuous rant involving the same speaker, voice and setting, with no visible indications that the footage itself was artificially generated or that the remarks were assembled from separate clips.

The original posts are no longer live on the YouTube and TikTok accounts associated with DannyBoy83, although copies were saved and widely redistributed before they became unavailable.

Crime Asia, which drew widespread attention to the footage, reported that Harper recorded the tirade after an alleged altercation with people he described as the "Thai mafia" at a bar in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area early Tuesday.

In a subsequent video posted at approximately 21:00 on Tuesday, 28 July, Harper claimed that online trolls had altered some of the footage.

"I never said some of that stuff," he said. "The trolls have tweaked it. That's like AI. That ain't me."

His wording appeared to dispute only some of the statements rather than deny that the recording showed him. He also said he had a flight scheduled for the following week.

An apology video was reportedly posted and later removed, although Khaosod English has not obtained a complete independently verified copy.

The racist rant has prompted calls for Thai authorities to investigate. No official police or immigration statement concerning Harper had been issued at the time of publication.

Harper has previously made headlines in Britain. The Sun reported in late 2025 that the then-42-year-old social media personality was arrested at London's Heathrow Airport after returning from Brazil.

Kent Police reportedly said he had been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and later released on bail while inquiries continued. An arrest does not establish guilt, and Khaosod English has found no subsequent public confirmation of the outcome of that investigation.

The Sun described Harper as being from Cranbrook, Kent, and reported that he had built an audience of more than 100,000 followers by documenting partying and other activities.

The King and Queen proceeded to the official birthday celebration ceremony on July 29, 2026 at 10:16 a.m. at the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, accompanied by Princess Sirivannavari, Prince Dipangkorn, and Princess Sineenat. Princess Bajrakitiyabha and Princess Chulabhorn were also present to pay their respects. Upon arrival, the King granted monetary gifts to royal astrologers, then ascended to the Pisalthakshin Throne to light candles and pay homage to the Siamese Deity. He subsequently lit candles at various altars dedicated to Buddhist and celestial figures, and presided over 75 monks chanting prayers for the birthday celebration and 5 monks chanting the Navakarma Dharma. The King presented alms to the Supreme Patriarch and distributed food offerings to 80 members of the royal family, nobility, and senior officials. Sacred scriptures were presented and distributed widely, followed by a merit-making fish release ceremony at the Royal Pier conducted by Prince Chaleermchuk. The King then presented requisites to various high-ranking monks and the Supreme Patriarch, with monks offering blessings and well-wishes. The ceremony concluded with the King and Queen paying respects at the altar before departing the Grand Palace.

Trat FC, a former Thai League competitor from eastern Thailand, appears poised to fold after demonstrating no activity and failing to submit club licensing documentation to enter competition. The once-prominent club had previously competed in the Thai League professional system before dropping down the divisions in recent years. Latest reports confirm that Trat FC will not participate in Thai League 3 after previously failing to submit licensing for Thai League 2. Although the Thai Football Association attempted to encourage the club to enter League 3, no movement has occurred, with the club's social media pages also showing no activity since May, suggesting a permanent exit. This leaves the eastern zone of League 3 in turmoil this season, with three teams now dissolved or suspended—including Sai Mit Kabinburi and Ban Kha United—reducing the division to just 11 competing teams. The association has been unable to recruit replacement teams from the semi-professional league due to many clubs failing to meet licensing requirements.

The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand hosted the LTA ATF Asian Fourteen Under 2026 youth tennis tournament for players under 14 at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani on July 29, 2025.

In girls' singles, top seed Nuchcharatcha Ployketsomsukt, ranked 67th in Asian youth, defeated fellow Thai competitor Chantharatana Thanisorn 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinals and advanced to the final to face fourth seed Sang Yuk Ying from Hong Kong, ranked 99th in Asian youth.

In boys' singles, sixth seed Pichphong Chinapan, a first-tournament champion from Thailand, defeated fellow Thai player Patchravut Anantnasuwong 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals to progress to the final against third seed Revan Amarasing from Sri Lanka.

Other semifinal results: Girls' singles—Chanyya Nimvachirasoontorn lost to Shiori Itsuka (Japan) 2-6, 2-6; Sang Yuk Ying (4-Hong Kong) defeated Emma Ye (6-Taiwan) 6-4, 7-6(4); Alice Cardoze (5-Australia) defeated Chu Yao Liang (2-Hong Kong) 7-6(7-3), 6-7(2-7), 6-1. Boys' singles—Anantnathee Pongsirileert defeated Prattakorn Pachirattana 6-3, 6-2; Cameron Pretteley (1-Hong Kong) defeated Jesse Chu (Hong Kong) 7-5, 6-4; Revan Amarasing (3-Sri Lanka) defeated Dante Wong (8-Hong Kong) 6-0, 6-0.

Ann Pattira, wife of prominent actor Chakrit Yamnam, has released an update on her son Phi Pothi's serious illness. The boy has been diagnosed with three simultaneous conditions: mycoplasma bronchitis, Kawasaki fever, and MIS-C (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children)—an extremely rare case occurring in fewer than 5% of patients. His parents were devastated by the severity of his condition.

In her post, Ann wrote: "Phi Pothi is now safe, but he must remain in the hospital for continued observation. I apologize for canceling his two scheduled events and for disappointing his fans who had registered to meet him. Phi Pothi has been diagnosed with mycoplasma bronchitis, high fever from Kawasaki disease, and MIS-C all at once—a case so rare that it's almost never seen or found in fewer than 5% of patients. His condition is quite severe and difficult. At that time, we as parents could barely stand, but we had to be strong to get through everything. Thank you to everyone who has shown concern and sent encouragement through every channel. My condition as a mother hasn't been ready to answer questions these past few days."

Following Ann's latest update, Phi Pothi has passed the critical danger phase but continues to stay in the hospital for close observation. He has received an outpouring of support and well-wishes from fans and entertainment industry colleagues hoping for his swift recovery.