Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF) continues its commitment to sustainable business practices by donating air quality monitoring equipment and wildfire suppression equipment to Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for transfer to the Myanmar Union. The initiative aims to enhance surveillance, monitoring, and control of forest fires in high-risk areas while reducing the impact of transboundary haze and PM2.5 pollution to improve air quality for people in both countries, in line with the government's CLEAR Sky Strategy.

Sitthimon Ratanawadet, Director of Strategic Planning at GULF, represented the private sector in presenting the equipment, with Dr. Raviwan Phuridet, Permanent Secretary of Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and Dr. Taw Nyein Oo, Deputy Minister of Myanmar's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, officially receiving the donation. The ceremony took place at Santitham Hall at Government House, with senior officials and executives from both countries as witnesses.

This equipment support represents another important step in GULF's sustainability initiatives, focusing on creating positive environmental impact, improving quality of life in society, and reinforcing its position as a partner ready to support government policies in addressing national and regional challenges sustainably.

Thailand's men's sepak takraw team remained strong as the world's top-ranked side, easily defeating Iraq 3-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the 39th King's Cup World Championship at Fashion Island on August 10. In their final group match, Thailand dominated all three teams: Team A won 2-0 with sets of 15-5 and 15-4, Team B won 2-0 with sets of 15-4 and 15-3, and Team C won 2-0 with sets of 15-7 and 15-5. With this victory, Thailand clinched all three matches to win group D and advance to face Laos, the group B champions, in the semi-finals. In the other semi-final, Malaysia (group A champions) will face Indonesia (group C champions), with both matches scheduled for 7 p.m.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Pipat Ratchakitprakarn chaired a preparatory meeting for the first mobile cabinet session of 2569 (2026) in Songkhla Province to screen and organize project proposals for developing the five southern border provinces—Songkhla, Satun, Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat—before submitting them for cabinet approval. The meeting was attended by several cabinet members, provincial governors, civil servants, local administrators, private sector representatives, and related agencies.

The meeting aims to ensure all five provinces submit well-documented, comprehensive proposals that accurately reflect their problems, needs, and potential, with priority given to urgent projects that deliver tangible benefits to citizens. Provinces are invited to present major policy proposals and development projects so the government can address regional needs directly and coordinate action across central, regional, and local authorities as well as the private and public sectors.

Deeputy Permanent Secretary of Interior Bhassakorn Bunyaluk stressed that the preparatory process ensures high-quality proposals with clear details, proper justification, and concrete outcomes. Meanwhile, Pipat noted that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul assigned him to oversee southern region readiness for the mobile cabinet and coordinate budget support for flood-affected areas, with this session serving as a critical forum for gathering direct input from communities and translating it into actionable government policy.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) disclosed the asset and liability statements of Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenpraseurt, governor of Nonthaburi province, showing combined assets of 305 million baht. Pol. Col. Thongchai and Ms. Nonglak, his spouse, jointly reported total assets of 305,359,618 baht and total liabilities of 5,806,002 baht.

Pol. Col. Thongchai declared assets totaling 286,706,617 baht, consisting of bank deposits of 249,366 baht, land valued at 260,695,000 baht, buildings and structures of 20,000,000 baht, concessions and rights of 5,542,251 baht, and other assets of 220,000 baht. Ms. Nonglak reported assets of 18,653,001 baht, including bank deposits of 216,187 baht, investments of 710,893 baht, loans given of 5,749,684 baht, land of 4,050,000 baht, buildings and structures of 1,500,000 baht, vehicles of 200,000 baht, concessions and rights of 5,026,234 baht, and other assets of 1,200,000 baht.

Their liabilities totaled 5,806,002 baht, comprising overdrafts of 2,286,549 baht and bank loans of 3,519,453 baht. Pol. Col. Thongchai reported annual income of approximately 6,707,197 baht and annual expenses of about 4,000,000 baht, while Ms. Nonglak reported annual income of approximately 240,000 baht and annual expenses of about 500,000 baht.

Residents of Mae Kasai subdistrict in Nakhon Sawan are alarmed after a large tiger from Mae Wong National Park emerged from the forest and killed a dog in their village. Authorities acknowledge the tiger escaped from the forest to hunt near the settlement but confirm it has returned to the forest. Officials have set up field patrols and urged residents to avoid traveling at night, stressing this is a different tiger from the one that fatally mauled a wildlife officer at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary on August 10.

Following reports from villagers three days ago, Chayaprorn Amradis, director of the Protected Area Administration Office 12, dispatched staff to inspect Mae Kasai subdistrict in Mae Pern district, Nakhon Sawan, which borders the western forest zone between Mae Wong National Park and Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani province. Officials confirmed the tiger was real and exists in their database, but verified it is a different animal from the one that killed the ranger. Based on evidence, this is a young tiger aged around two years—the offspring of a tigress named Kanista documented by authorities.

The young tiger likely strayed while foraging and wandered deeper into the village, or may have followed prey. However, officials explain that tigers instinctively recognize ecosystem boundaries and will return to the forest on their own, as they naturally fear humans. Park officials have been deployed to educate residents and recommend improving lighting around livestock enclosures and homes, reinforcing animal pens, and exercising caution during nighttime travel. Residents are encouraged to travel in groups, and authorities will continue patrols to provide reassurance and security. Officials believe the tiger has already returned to the forest and urged residents not to panic.

On August 10, 2569, Dr. Nathpong Wongwiwattana, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services under the Ministry of Public Health, announced the establishment of seven Special Medical Clinics (SMC) and Premium Medical Clinics (PMC) for dental specialties. The department aims to upgrade service accessibility and ensure equitable quality care, particularly for specialized dental services facing growing demand.

The seven facilities are: the Institute of Dentistry, Rajavithi Hospital, the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children's Hospital), the Institute of Neurology, Songkhla Hospital, Metta Pracharaks Hospital (Wat Rai Khing), and Chiang Mai Neurological Hospital.

These clinics will offer specialist dental services using modern equipment and technology with safety standards at affordable costs, while reducing congestion during regular hours and accommodating patients who cannot attend standard appointments. Dr. Sumana Pothisritong, Director of the Institute of Dentistry, noted that the units now provide SMC and Premium Clinic services covering routine checkups, fillings, root canals, implants, crowns, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, and other specialized treatments delivered by expert dental teams to ensure quality, convenient, and rapid care with expanded treatment options.