The 2025 Thai national road cycling and mountain bike championships, competing for the King Bhumibol Trophy and the royal cup, held their fifth and final round from August 7–9 at Bhumibol Dam in Samngao District, Tak Province. The opening ceremony for the road time-trial event took place on August 7 at Sirichol Plaza, presided over by Vipu Piwattana, deputy director-general of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), alongside Suneep Butsaphan, deputy governor of Tak; Prasit Upchit, director of Bhumibol Dam; and Admiral Thitphorn Noraksa, secretary-general of the Thai Cycling Association. After the opening, Vipu Piwattana praised Tak Province and the cycling association for hosting the final round at Bhumibol Dam, which he noted was a beautiful venue. The event attracted athletes and teams from across Thailand and the national level, boosting the local economy as athletes bring families, coaching staff, and supporters. The closed circuit at the dam offered high safety standards. EGAT expressed willingness to support sporting events in its areas and noted that local communities could sell food, agricultural goods, and OTOP products during the event. Results from the women's civilian time-trial class (18 km) saw Pithyaporn Saetung of the Fishermen Friends Chiang Mai team finish first with a time of 34:29.286, securing the Thai championship title with 170 points and claiming the royal cup. Petchdarintra Somrat of the Ministry of Defence office finished second in 34:36.315. In the women's under-23 class (18 km), Pithyaporn Saetung won again with 34:29.286 and 180 total points to claim the royal cup, followed by Naphaswan Kaeowtip, also of Fishermen Friends, in 42:14.291. In the men's civilian class (27 km), Flight Sergeant Peeraphol Chao Chiang Khuang of the Royal Thai Air Force KOM KOM team placed first in 43:25.370, followed by Senior Airman Thanakan Chaiyayasombat in 43:33.745. Senior Airman Peerphong Ladngen of Roojai Insurance claimed the Thai championship with 170 points and the royal cup. In the men's under-23 class (27 km), Junior Officer Thanaphat Sukultare of the Prime 19 team finished first in 45:38.615.

The selection committee for the Thai Sports Authority (SAT) director has screened all applicants and advanced only two candidates who meet full qualifications out of the 10 who originally applied. Dr. Meehai Inwoed, SAT Deputy Director for Administration, and Proddawan Samanmit, SAT Deputy Director for Professional and Boxing Sports, will now proceed to the next stages: English language proficiency testing on August 10, 2026, and formal interviews on August 13, 2026.

The SAT opened recruitment for the director position between July 15–29, 2026, attracting 10 total applicants. On August 7, 2026, the selection committee—chaired by Natthariya Weewongse, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports—announced the list of fully qualified candidates.

The English language testing will take place on August 10 at the Tewawongse Institute of Diplomacy, Building B (Rajpatharanabhakdi Building), 7th Floor, Door 1 (Lift E2). Dr. Meehai Inwoed is scheduled for 9:30–9:50 a.m., and Proddawan Samanmit for 9:50–10:10 a.m. Their English test scores will be combined with their interview scores.

Interviews will follow on August 13 at the Strategy and Planning Division meeting room, 9th Floor, Ministry of Tourism and Sports Office (Building C), Chaeng Wattana Road, starting at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Meehai Inwoed's interview is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. and Proddawan Samanmit's for 11:00 a.m.

Central Retail Corporation (CRC) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Central Food Retail Limited (CFR) has completed the acquisition of all common shares in AEON (Thailand) Limited, the operator of the MaxValu supermarket chain with 30 locations nationwide.

CFR will hold 100% of AEON (Thailand) Limited's registered capital of 890 million baht. The acquisition aligns with CRC's strategy to strengthen its food business division by expanding CFR's supermarket network in strategic locations and immediately gaining access to over 900,000 customers.

Beyond the store locations, CFR has acquired ownership of valuable land assets and a ready-to-eat food production center, which will enhance the company's production capabilities and allow for greater product differentiation in its prepared food offerings.

Following completion of the transaction after all conditions precedent are met, CFR will rebrand all 30 stores under the Tops brand and integrate them into CFR's ecosystem. The company plans to leverage its retail expertise to modernize and improve operational efficiency across the newly acquired locations.

Relatives tearfully received the body of Hlun Solo, or Bworwuthat Phaengsuk, a famous solo backpacking YouTuber who died in Georgia, at his hometown in Moo 10, Samet subdistrict, Samet district, Kalasin province on August 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The Kalasin governor, members of parliament, district officials, teachers, volunteers, neighbors, and several thousand fans gathered to receive the body and pay respects amid media and YouTuber presence, with police and rescue volunteers maintaining order. Tents set up along the street outside the house were supported by the Samet subdistrict municipality.

Hlun Solo's body arrived at 5:18 p.m. in a white van, carried by five rescue workers who helped lift the coffin from the vehicle. His uncle and sister, holding his photograph, led the coffin containing Hlun into the house amid a sorrowful atmosphere. Many relatives wept and some appeared faint, requiring medical assistance from a medical team.

Hlun's grandmother remained secluded inside the house, unable to bear seeing her grandson's face as she could not come to terms with his sudden death. The body was brought inside and placed in a cold storage coffin during a religious ceremony, with the family requesting privacy and prohibiting media from filming, a process that took approximately 30 minutes.

Once Hlun's body was secured in the cold storage coffin, a religious ceremony was conducted with Kalasin Governor Suwannathan Khemthanphet presiding. The governor announced that evening chanting ceremonies will be held each night from August 8-10, with the funeral service scheduled for August 11 at Rangsee Chatchawal Temple, Moo 4, Samet subdistrict, Samet district, Kalasin province.

Hlun Solo, or Bworwuthat Phaengsuk, was a renowned Thai solo backpacking YouTuber and travel influencer with millions of followers, known for his solo journeys across more than 50 countries, particularly those that are difficult to access or considered high-risk destinations.

Adidas Thailand unveiled the latest CODECHAOS 27 clipless competition-level golf shoe at an exclusive launch event titled "CHAOS FEELS GOOD Bangkok Launch Event," introducing enhanced performance across comfort, grip, and stability. The new shoe features advanced technologies including TWISTSKIN upper with waterproof dual-layer construction, AXISLOCK dual-injected material shaping in the midsole for optimal stability, and full-length BOOST cushioning paired with the improved TWISTGRIP outsole technology. The CODECHAOS 27 BOA model features a 120% increase in TWISTGRIP coverage compared to its predecessor, while the lace version showcases TWISTGRIP in the forefoot combined with adiwear® rubber, offering golfers maximum grip and comfort in both wet and dry conditions with four distinct traction stud shapes for comprehensive ground contact.

On July 26, 2026, Somdet Phra Mahadhirajarn (Pasit Khemmangkro), abbot of Wat Phra Chetuphorn Vimolmangkhlaram and vice chairman of the Sangha Supreme Council overseeing the northern region, presided over the formal presentation of the Supreme Patriarch's appointment order designating Phra Dhammavachirapon (Rid Ridwetee), abbot of Wat Tak Fa in Nakhon Sawan, as provincial head monk of Nakhon Sawan. The ceremony took place at the northern regional ecclesiastical office meeting room at Wat Phra Chetuphorn Vimolmangkhlaram.

Phra Dhammavachirapon, regarded as a highly capable senior monk, has dedicated himself to advancing monastic educational programs with unwavering commitment. Currently 62 years old with 42 Buddhist Lent observances to his name, he serves as abbot of Wat Tak Fa, a royal temple in Tak Fa District, Nakhon Sawan, and now assumes his new role as provincial ecclesiastical administrator. Born on Wednesday, July 2, 1964, at house number 25, village 4, Ban Nong Nam, Tak Tok subdistrict, Ban Tak District, Tak Province, to parents Samran and Kern Thubeiuam who worked in agriculture.

After completing fourth-grade primary education, when asked if he wished to ordain as a monk, he readily agreed, having long harbored deep reverence for Buddhism. He took monastic vows on September 11, 1977, at Wat San Pa Lan in Tak Auk subdistrict, Ban Tak District, Tak Province, with Phra Khru Wisakij Anuwat, the subdistrict ecclesiastical administrator, as his ordaining preceptor.

From ages 8 to 18, he studied meditation and mental discipline under Luang Pho Bua Klai at Wat Khantong in Tak. He then pursued advanced monastic textual studies in both Pali and Dharma traditions under Phra Ratchasuvarnarsobphan at Wat Bodhi Rat in Ang Thong Province, earning top honors and advanced scriptural certifications before transferring to Wat Tak Fa.

At age 20, he underwent full higher ordination on May 14, 1984, at Wat Tak Fa's ordination boundary, with Phra Khru Nakhom Khet Kanarak, the district ecclesiastical administrator, serving as his preceptor. He subsequently pursued advanced monastic studies, eventually earning the highest level of scriptural certification.

In 2000, he completed a master's degree in educational administration from Naresuan University. His contributions to monastic education have earned widespread recognition. In 1995, he received an award for establishing distinguished Pali studies programs; in 1997, he received certification for excellence in Dharma and Pali education from the provincial monastic education committee. In 2001, Wat Tak Fa was designated as the provincial center for Pali studies by the Sangha Supreme Council.

In 2001, he received commendation from the Department of Non-Formal Education, Ministry of Education. In 2003, he received the Sao Samadharmachakra Award for meritorious service to Buddhism in monastic education. His ecclesiastical rank has been elevated four times: in 1996 to Phra Racha Kana (Third Class, Phra Srisuddhi Wetee); in 2006 to Phra Racha Kana (Second Class, Phra Rajapanya Wetee); in 2016 to Phra Racha Kana (First Class, Phra Thepphanya Phon); and most recently on April 20, 2026, to the rank of Phra Dhammavachirapon.

On February 4, 2006, Wat Tak Fa received a royal visit from Princess Sirindhorn, who toured the temple's educational programs and graciously donated 10,000 baht from her personal funds to support monastic meals. This donation was established as a perpetual educational support fund.