Discover how centuries of Thai craftsmanship are being reimagined for the modern world! The Government Public Relations Department of Thailand invites you to a special pop-up exhibition and seminar ho...
Discover how centuries of Thai craftsmanship are being reimagined for the modern world! The Government Public Relations Department of Thailand invites you to a special pop-up exhibition and seminar ho...
A 28-year-old man was stabbed to death by his intoxicated stepfather in Mae Hong Son province after a dispute over household chores. The suspect was arrested nearby and confessed to the murder.
On August 11, 2569, police led by Dechawatch Nathilesh, superintendent of Pang Ma Police Station, along with other officers, responded to a homicide report at a residential home in Moo 3, Ban Nam Bo Sape village, Sop Pong subdistrict, Pang Ma district, Mae Hong Son province. Officers found the body of 28-year-old Ahu Yaja with sharp-force injuries to the head and both thighs. A 22-inch knife with bloodstains was recovered from the front yard and seized as evidence.
After interviewing relatives at the scene, police identified the suspect as Ataphạ Lạyīpạ, the victim's stepfather. Officers deployed to search for him and arrested him at a nearby residence approximately 500 meters from the crime scene.
During interrogation, Ataphạ confessed to stabbing the victim to death. He stated that he had been drinking and became intoxicated before an argument broke out with the victim over the victim's refusal to help with household chores. Police charged him with intentional murder. The suspect admitted to all charges and was transferred to Pang Ma Police Station for further legal proceedings.
Police inspected a Phuket cafe after social media rumors of a lion attacking a tourist, but confirmed the facility operates legally with properly licensed and vaccinated animals.
Phuket — Officers from Chalong Police Station conducted an inspection of Lion Cafe in Phuket following widespread social media reports claiming a lion had attacked a Chinese tourist. Authorities confirmed that the establishment operates legally and that its animals are properly licensed and vaccinated. At 4:00 p.m., Pol. Col. Surasak Jaidee, Superintendent of Chalong Police Station, […]
Spear fishermen's stray shots ruptured a water main in Pathum Thani on August 10, leaving over 1,000 households without water for more than a day despite emergency repairs.
Over 1,000 households in Bang Pud subdistrict, Pathum Thani Province, have suffered water shortages after recreational spear fishermen accidentally ruptured a water main pipe on August 10. Local official Natthabutz Janthong took media representatives to inspect damage to the 3-inch diameter pipe located beneath a bridge over Khlong Prem Prachakon near Chiang Rak railway station, where spear gun projectiles had pierced the thick pipe. Water supply was cut off to communities in tambon divisions 1 and 5 beginning that afternoon. Although municipal repair crews replaced the damaged section and completed work by midday on August 11, residents at the far end of the distribution line remained without water due to insufficient pressure. This is not the first incident—similar accidents have occurred three to four times before. Janthong appealed to spear fishermen to aim carefully at fish and avoid striking the water infrastructure that supplies the community, noting that officials cannot prohibit fishing but urging hunters to be more precise with their shots.
Thai military official defends the country's White Paper against Cambodian criticism, challenging opponents to identify specific factual or legal errors rather than dismiss it as merely Thailand's position.
On August 11, Air Vice Marshal Prabhas Soanthaidee, deputy commander of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Thai-Cambodian Information Center, responded to a Cambodian article claiming Thailand's White Paper is merely "Thailand's position" and not an international court ruling. He acknowledged the technical accuracy of that point, noting Thailand never claimed it was a court judgment, but emphasized that what matters is whether the facts, evidence, and legal interpretations within the document are sound.
"If they say it's not true, show me where," Soanthaidee said. "If they say the evidence is wrong, tell me which piece. If they say Thailand's legal interpretation is incorrect, bring forward the law to counter it. That is the debate the international community should have." He explained that the White Paper compiles facts, timelines, documents, and legal principles to enable Thai citizens, media, academics, and foreigners to verify Thailand's position.
When asked about critics' call to test the document by "facts, evidence, and international law," Soanthaidee strongly endorsed the standard but insisted all parties apply it equally. "Don't use one standard to check Thailand and another for the other side," he said. He urged Thais not to share information in anger or believe claims out of preference, but to read and verify first.
Soanthaidee stressed that Thailand does not need the loudest voice, but rather needs Thai facts to travel farther. Citizens can help by sharing information with credible sources and verifiable evidence. He expressed confidence in Thailand's ability to stand on facts and welcome scrutiny: "Real evidence does not fear examination. We don't ask the world to believe Thailand because we say so—we ask them to look at the evidence and judge by facts. This is Thailand's confidence, and this is what JIC will continue to affirm."
Democrat spokesman Phongsakorn Kwanmuang criticizes Thailand's gun licensing ban for leaving police defenseless while criminals easily purchase illegal firearms through social media, arguing the policy creates dangerous security inequality.
Democrat Party spokesman Phongsakorn Kwanmuang has criticized the government's strict gun licensing ban, arguing it creates a dangerous security inequality. While intended to reduce violence, the policy leaves police unarmed while criminals easily purchase illegal firearms online through social media platforms.
Kwanmuang stated that the government's strict controls suspending all firearm purchase licenses, including for police and state officials citing difficulty controlling online gun sales, may appear well-intentioned but in reality creates a "security disparity" that is deeply concerning.
He noted that Thai society must acknowledge that illegal and homemade firearms are readily available—a simple social media search reveals buying channels easily accessible, with reviews and deliveries conducted openly like normal products. He argued that the Prime Minister's claim that the online world is difficult to control should not justify neglecting or surrendering to the problem, as this allows the black market to flourish freely.
The direct impact of the blanket licensing suspension is that police performing dangerous duties daily are left without firearms. When law enforcement officers lack weapons while criminals can purchase illegal guns freely, public safety is compromised. Kwanmuang called on the government to address the problem by dismantling illegal online gun networks completely through coordinated efforts with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and cyber police, aggressively removing pages and groups selling illegal firearms, and pressuring social media platforms to delete such content definitively before Thailand reaches a state where criminals are armed superior to state officials.
A Thai silk exhibition running August 8–16 at Impact Muang Thong Thani honors Queen Sirikit's legacy in promoting traditional crafts while showcasing sericulture products from upstream farming through downstream consumer goods.
The Department of Sericulture, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, invites the public to the "Artisan Crafts: Thai Beacon OTOP—Hearts United by Royal Grace 2569" exhibition from August 8–16, 2569 at Impact Muang Thong Thani's Challenger Buildings 1–3. The event honors the late Queen Sirikit's profound contributions to preserving, reviving, and promoting Thai arts, crafts, and silk as a valued and internationally recognized heritage.
The exhibition displays and sells artisan products, handicrafts, and OTOP goods nationwide, allowing visitors to purchase quality products directly from communities and entrepreneurs while experiencing Thai wisdom passed down through generations. The Department of Sericulture's booth conveys the concept of "Royal Grace flowing to sustain Thai silk for all; Divine compassion to preserve Thai silk sustainably," illustrating how royal benevolence has nurtured the livelihoods of farmers, weavers, and silk knowledge keepers continuously, linking past to present and future.
The Department promotes Thai silk and sericulture products through a live exhibition structured around the concept of "water flow"—from upstream to downstream—connecting the royal vision to every stage of silk production: silkworm rearing, silk reeling, weaving, and product development for contemporary use and economic value.
The "upstream" section presents knowledge about silkworm rearing and the insect's life cycle, the foundation of quality silk fiber, reflecting wisdom rooted in attentiveness, precision, and continuous knowledge transmission. The "midstream" section showcases silk reeling, fiber processing, and weaving—the critical transformation of silk thread into valued cloth, highlighting the skill, finesse, and distinctive character of Thai weavers in each region.
The "downstream" section presents the development of silk and sericulture products into creative goods advanced through design, marketing, and everyday use, enabling Thai silk to reach wider consumers and progress sustainably through conservation and development together.
A special workshop on August 12, 2569 (Mother's Day) invites visitors to craft jasmine flowers from silk cocoons, transforming sericulture materials into valued creations while honoring the meaning of jasmine as a symbol of love and gratitude, and passing Thai silk heritage to future generations.
A 90-year-old noodle vendor in Khlong Haeng sells kuaytiaw daily to pay for his bedridden wife's medical care, recently seeing sales surge after a viral TikTok post brought community support to the struggling couple.
On August 11, TikToker @iiceziii posted a video supporting an elderly man who sells kuaytiaw alone to care for his hospitalized wife. The post appealed for support, sharing his morning location at Wat Khlong Ple and evening spot at 7-Eleven Big C Khlong Haeng, noting prices are affordable at 40-50 baht per bowl.
The vendor, Somchai, is over 90 years old and in fair health despite slight hand tremors while cooking. His wife is in her 70s, bedridden with intestinal illness and weak legs. Somchai explained he had stopped selling for a month to care for her and had only recently returned to work after three days. He fears raising prices will drive customers away. Tragically, his only son died 5-6 months ago.
When the TikToker returned to visit, Somchai happily reported that sales had surged—normally selling 2-3 bowls daily, but on that day he sold over 10, the best day since resuming work. The post encouraged the public to support the elderly couple.
Thailand's Oil Fund Committee raised fuel prices by 0.85 baht per liter nationwide, with gasoline now selling at 45.83 baht, citing volatile global crude oil markets.
The Oil Fund Committee (OFC) announced its August 11, 2569 meeting decision to increase prices across all fuel types by 0.85 baht per liter. The increase reflects ongoing volatility and upward movement in global crude oil markets. New retail prices are now: gasoline 45.83 baht per liter, Gasohol 95 at 36.84 baht per liter, E20 at 31.84 baht per liter, E85 at 27.78 baht per liter, Gasohol 91 at 36.47 baht per liter, Diesel B7 at 37.54 baht per liter, and Diesel B20 at 32.54 baht per liter. Prices shown exclude Bangkok municipal tax.
An elderly woman died alone in a bathroom in Samut Songkhram Province on August 11, likely from an asthma attack; neighbors discovered her after noticing her pet rooster kept vigil outside the locked bathroom door.
On August 11, 2025, Amphawa Police Station received word of a death inside a residential dwelling in Tambon Suan Luang, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram Province. Officers and rescue workers responded to find a locked house, forcing them to climb through a window to gain entry. Upon reaching the bathroom, they discovered the body of an elderly woman later identified as Phayao, a solitary resident from another province. The body was positioned near the bathtub and was estimated to have been deceased for at least eight hours.
Neighbors told investigators that they regularly left food for her at midday. That evening, noticing the food still hanging untouched, they grew concerned and called out to her with no response. They then alerted officials to check on her welfare, leading to the tragic discovery.
During the investigation, officers found two chickens kept as companions by the deceased—one rooster and one hen brooding eggs. The rooster circled near the bathroom entrance, crying and calling, seemingly aware that its caretaker was gone. This scene deeply moved both officials and the neighbors who witnessed it.
Medication containers found inside the house indicated she suffered from asthma and received treatment from a provincial hospital. Preliminary findings suggest the woman experienced a sudden asthma attack while attempting to bathe or enter the bathroom and was unable to help herself. Her body was sent for autopsy to determine the precise cause of death.
Thai weightlifter Wichanya Prathumtaa won two gold medals at the Asian Youth and Junior Championships in Uzbekistan, successfully converting all six lift attempts in the 70kg youth division with a total of 273 kilograms.
Wichanya Prathumtaa demonstrated commanding performance by converting all six lift attempts to capture two gold medals and one bronze at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Thai team had previously won six golds, two silvers, and one bronze. On August 11, Wichanya Prathumtaa, competing in the boys' 70-kilogram youth division in group A, delivered strong results in the snatch, successfully lifting 109, 115, and 119 kilograms in sequence and converting all attempts, with a final record of 119 kilograms earning bronze. In the clean and jerk, the Thai lifter performed excellently, calling 147, 151, and 154 kilograms and converting all lifts, with a final record of 154 kilograms claiming gold. His total weight record of 273 kilograms also earned gold, completing all six attempts with two golds and one bronze. Kazakhstan's Torekan Assankan earned three silvers with snatch 119 kilograms (setting a record before Wichanya), clean and jerk 150 kilograms, and total 269 kilograms. Iran's Reza Samani Bakhtiarvand won one gold in snatch at 122 kilograms and two bronzes in clean and jerk at 146 kilograms with total 268 kilograms. Thai team coaches continued light morning warm-ups and scheduled training sessions to maintain athlete fitness, with rested recovery for those who just competed. Team physician Dr. Chutimapond Sunthoratham conducted health checks post-competition, finding mostly normal muscle fatigue, with physical therapist Pattravani Kamalari overseeing continued care. Thailand's overall medal count stands at eight golds, two silvers, and two bronzes.