More than 100 villagers gathered on the morning of July 26, 2025, to force out a deputy abbot at a temple in Huai Krot subdistrict, Sankhaburi district, Chainat province. Police arrived to maintain order after receiving the report. The deputy had been appointed by the ailing abbot to oversee chanting and coordinate merit-making ceremonies, but conflicts arose with another senior monk over scheduling and the deputy's conduct.

The deputy explained that he had been managing ceremonies for about two months before problems emerged with the other senior monk regarding how ceremonies were scheduled. He claimed he had attempted to clarify his duties according to his appointment letter, but the other monk did not listen. He noted the issue had been reported to provincial authorities. The abbot has been seriously ill following brain surgery and cannot sign documents.

The opposing senior monk countered that villagers and funeral hosts had indicated they did not want the deputy monk to lead chanting, yet the deputy allegedly approached families asking why they had not invited him. This accumulated frustration led to the gathering.

After tensions escalated and initial negotiations failed, the sub-district headman and the abbot from a neighboring temple arrived to mediate discussions in the temple's assembly hall, with police standing by for security. A resolution was reached: the deputy monk would temporarily relocate to another temple for the Buddhist Lent period, with his departure scheduled for July 27, 2025. Villagers accepted this compromise and dispersed peacefully, though some residents called for further investigation into other aspects of the dispute.

Thailand's navy commander has ordered all units in Narathiwat province to heighten security measures across all dimensions with intensified patrols and 24-hour surveillance. Navy Spokesperson Parutch Rattanaichaiphan revealed on July 26, 2025 that the navy is closely monitoring the security situation in Narathiwat and coordinating with the Army, Fourth Army Region, Narathiwat special task force, the Maritime National Interests Command Centre, and all security agencies to protect civilians and restore public confidence.

The navy has held continuous meetings to assess the situation and prepare appropriate support measures. Following this assessment, the navy has upgraded security measures across all sectors by increasing patrols and inspections on sea and land, strengthening port and military facility protection, and preparing naval forces and medical teams for immediate deployment. The measures also include stricter area control, checkpoint establishment, emergency response drills, and close coordination among all units. All agencies maintain the highest priority for the safety of civilians, military personnel, and government officials, with enhanced surveillance of residential areas and key locations, ongoing criminal tracking, and unrest prevention efforts.

The navy spokesperson further stated that the navy commander, as operational commander, has instructed all units to carry out their duties with care and vigilance while maintaining troop morale and placing public safety as the top priority. "The navy affirms that all units continue to perform at full capacity, monitoring the situation 24 hours a day and standing ready to support all sectors so that people can live with confidence, as civilian safety is our most important mission," the spokesperson concluded.

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Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) announced on July 26 that it detected unauthorized access to personal information of users in its TSD Investor Portal system, resulting in a partial data leak. TSD immediately blocked access to the affected system and stopped the data breach, while also strengthening cybersecurity monitoring measures. Following discovery of the incident, TSD followed legal procedures, including reporting to relevant regulatory authorities and notifying potentially affected data owners. The company confirmed that the incident did not impact securities trading, financial information, or assets under TSD's safekeeping. TSD recommends users exercise caution regarding suspicious emails, SMS messages, and phone calls attempting to solicit information, and avoid clicking links or sharing passwords and personal data with unknown sources. Users are also advised to change passwords regularly. For inquiries, users can contact TSD Contact Center at 0-2009-9999 or visit https://www.set.or.th/th/about/contact-us/contact-center, or reach out to their securities firm for questions about trading accounts.

In unofficial results announced at 8:30 p.m. on July 26, 2026, Seksakit Wainiyompong of Pheu Thai won the provincial governor race by a decisive margin, creating what supporters are calling another "Roi Et landslide" phenomenon. The vote total surpassed the previous record set in 2565, reflecting public confidence in the party and its work for Roi Et residents.

Jiraporn Sinthuphaikhun, Roi Et MP and deputy Pheu Thai leader who served as election director, congratulated Seksakit on the unofficial victory and thanked all voters for their support. Jiraporn stated that the win represents a mandate from the public and will serve as motivation for continued development work in the province. She emphasized that Pheu Thai MPs and the party's Roi Et team stand ready to work closely with the Provincial Administrative Organization to coordinate local and national efforts, driving seamless development across all sectors to improve living standards for Roi Et residents.

Nearly 1,000 nora dancers performed all 12 ancient nora movements during celebrations honoring Nakhon Si Thammarat's grand stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The event by Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administration featured each of the traditional movements: Mae Lai (opening move mimicking Thai dance grace), Rahu Catching the Moon (arms spread like buffalo horns), Kinnaree (fluttering wing movements), Chap Raban (hand undulations), Lop Chak (tilting and extending arms), Chak Noi (refined descent), Palalay (open palm rotation), Bua Toom (lotus buds), Bua Ban (blooming lotus), Bua Kli (continuous lotus petal unfurling), Bua Yem (partially opening lotus), and Mang Mum Chak Sai (spider web-spinning gestures). Nora is a classical southern Thai dance form particularly associated with Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung, recognized as part of the cultural significance that contributed to the stupa's designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site and treasure of all humanity.