The Interior Ministry has set a seven-day deadline for progress in investigating nominee-held Chinese capital businesses in the Huay Khwang area. Deputy Interior Minister Palpeer Suwannchuay insisted that anyone found to be involved will face full legal action, and visited the Huay Khwang police station to give additional testimony.

The case began when the Interior Ministry inspected hotel operators using nominee structures in Huay Khwang. A man named "Poh," who claims to be a local business manager, then sought clearance from Deputy Interior Minister Palpeer Suwannchuay on August 9.

On August 11 at 12:45 p.m., Palpeer arrived at Huay Khwang police station to provide additional clarification on the fieldwork conducted with multiple agencies including the Department of Local Administration, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Labor, the Special Cases Investigation Bureau, and local police. During the inspection, "Poh" called Palpeer, who then played the recorded conversation for all agencies present to determine which departments were mentioned and whether his own ministry was implicated. The conversation reportedly detailed payment arrangements—whether monthly or only when problems occurred.

Palpeer stated that the inspections found the hotels were not registered with the Ministry of Commerce, foreign workers were not reported to the Ministry of Labor, and the entire Huay Khwang area likely has similar violations. The ministry received complaints from citizens and members of parliament from the People's Party, prompting the investigation to protect Thai business operators who pay taxes legally and prevent foreigners from unfairly competing or illegally holding land.

When asked why the ministry only recently began investigating nominee business operations that have existed for years, Palpeer explained that he had only served as Deputy Interior Minister for three months and was unaware of previous officials' actions, preferring not to "air dirty laundry."

However, upon taking office, he felt compelled to act. When "Poh's" phone call mentioned units connected to the National Police Office, Palpeer informed Deputy National Police Commander Samran Nualma to conduct an internal investigation.

Palpeer noted that Chinese and foreign capital typically operates through cooperating government officials, lawyers, and accounting firms. While Thai nationals and private companies—accounting and law firms—facilitate foreign investment, he stopped short of confirming whether government officials were involved, but vowed that if evidence surfaces, legal action would follow.

The fieldwork will not stop at Huay Khwang. Palpeer aims to map the entire network of accounting firms, law firms, and real estate companies involved, and promised zero tolerance for any officials implicated.

For foreign business operators who obtained Thai citizenship, investigations will also examine money flows to determine if grey money or scammer funds are involved; such assets can be seized immediately. However, for non-Thai citizens conducting illegal business and transferring money abroad, enforcement is difficult unless they hold Thai nationality.

On August 11, 2569, residents of Ban Lamnang Rong in Nondindaeng District, Buriram Province reported finding a suspicious object resembling a bomb wedged in a tree within the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary. The discovery was made on August 10, 2569. The Second Area Command ordered local military units to investigate and assess the situation. Inspection confirmed the object was a 105-millimeter anti-tank round (TK-M490A1). Security perimeters were established to prevent public access to the hazardous munition. The Buriram Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was tasked with the removal operation. On August 11, 2569, the EOD team successfully completed the removal of the ammunition following standard procedures. The operation was conducted to ensure public safety and prevent injury from the explosive device found within the wildlife sanctuary, with all tasks completed without incident.

Thai Capital (TCAP) posted strong Q2 2569 net profit of 2,642 million baht, a 519 million baht or 24.45% increase from the previous quarter, demonstrating the company's capability to generate solid investment returns and efficiently manage its business portfolio as a leading investment holding company. Growth was driven by rising non-interest income, including dividend revenue and increased profit sharing from associated companies reflecting their operational performance, though net interest income declined slightly due to cautious lending practices.

For the first half of 2569, TCAP's net profit totaled 4,765 million baht, up 988 million baht or 26.16% from the same period last year. This was supported by dividend income, insurance business revenue, and higher profit sharing from partners, combined with a significant decrease in expected credit loss provisions, reflecting sustained improvement in asset quality despite a minor decline in net interest income from automobile lease-purchase credit slowdown.

The company's board approved a share buyback program for financial management purposes, with a budget ceiling of 7.5 billion baht and up to 104.86 million shares representing no more than 10% of all issued shares. The buyback will be conducted through the Stock Exchange of Thailand between August 17, 2569 and February 16, 2570 to improve capital efficiency, create shareholder value, and reaffirm confidence in TCAP's long-term growth potential as a "Most Trusted Investment Holding Company" committed to delivering sustainable returns.

For the second half of 2569, TCAP will continue operating with disciplined investment standards and prudent risk management while leveraging business potential and pursuing investment opportunities to strengthen its portfolio and support quality long-term growth alongside optimal capital structure management.

On August 11, 2025, government spokesman Ratchada Thanadirek announced Cabinet approval of measures to prevent personal data breaches resulting from compromised user account credentials. The Cabinet endorsed the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA)—such as Digital Identity (ThaID) or other secure verification methods—as recommended by the National Cybersecurity Committee, to strengthen personal data protection and systematically reduce cyber threats across the public sector.

The Cabinet approved three specific measures: first, a forced password reset requiring civil servants and officials across more than 300 government agencies to change passwords immediately, preventing malicious actors from exploiting leaked databases. Second, a system cleansing initiative mandating all ministries and 300 agencies to audit over 30,000 information systems within 15 days, permanently deactivating obsolete or abandoned systems' backend access, as many agencies had closed front-end access while leaving backend systems vulnerable. Third, the government will implement multi-factor authentication across all public sector systems. The National Cybersecurity Committee has been authorized to coordinate with both public and private sector organizations to execute these directives under the Cybersecurity Act of 2019.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed reporters on August 11, 2025 at Government House regarding his attendance at Rajadamnern Stadium on August 8 alongside former PM Srettha Thavisin. He stressed there was no political discussion during the outing, which he characterized as an opportunity to observe how muay thai has evolved from purely gambling-focused entertainment into a soft power attraction and showcase of Thai art for tourists. Anutin praised the improved atmosphere and the high attendance of genuine foreign tourists, noting it demonstrates positive changes that could boost tourism to Thailand.

The PM indicated that event organizers have proposed expanding similar muay thai events to major tourist destinations including Phuket, Pattaya, Chonburi, and Chiang Mai, contingent on support from tourism and sports authorities—a proposal he said he welcomed. When asked whether the outing related to the Monaco Declaration, he dismissed the question with humor. Anutin emphasized that he and Srettha have known each other since their days studying abroad together and have maintained a longstanding personal relationship, stressing that the muay thai event was simply a social gathering with no political dimensions whatsoever.

The Thai Cycling Association is preparing to host the international track cycling "Track Asia Cup 2026" from August 28-30 at the Huamark Velodrome, registered with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a Class 1 event. The competition will attract 38 teams from 19 countries, including both national and club squads, marking the largest turnout in the event's history with over 1,000 athletes and officials expected. Thailand's Olympic preparation team, led by riders Chutathip Manibandhit and Jai Angsudasawit, will compete before returning to China for final training before the Nagoya Games.

General Decha Hemkraisuree, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), president of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), and president of the Thai Cycling Association, explained that the competition will include national teams from Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, Macau, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, along with 23 club teams from various countries including South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, Qatar, Indonesia, Sweden, the United States, Cuba, and Slovakia.

"This Class 1 UCI event allows athletes to accumulate world ranking points toward Olympic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, as well as secure invitations to Nations Cup and World Championships," Decha said. "With over 1,000 athletes and officials from 38 teams across 19 countries, this is a historic turnout that will boost local economies through spending at shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions while also promoting tourism throughout the region."

Decha added that the opening ceremony on August 28 at 2 p.m. will be presided over by Dato Amajiit Singh Gill, president of the Asian Cycling Confederation, and will feature traditional Thai performances including a Ramakien-themed khon dance from Ramkhamhaeng University and a pi phat ensemble from Vachiravudhit College.