On August 6, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Netiwit Thanasitthinitikhul, deputy commander of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), disclosed progress in the corruption case involving the local government civil service recruitment examination. Theerawut Suphawibulphol, former director-general of the Department of Local Administration, is currently under interrogation at the ACB and will be formally notified of charges. A total of 13 suspects have been summoned to hear the charges.

The suspects are divided into two groups: 11 local government officials accused of altering answer sheets at a private company in Nonthaburi Province, and 2 others—Theerawut and Assoc. Prof. Ruengdej Sirikij, director of the Educational and Psychological Testing Center at Srinakharinwirot University (SWU).

Theerawut and Ruengdej have been charged with six offenses, including dereliction of duty, forging official documents, falsifying government records, destroying others' documents, and unlawfully accessing sealed documents. The 11 officials face charges of fraud, violations of the Criminal Code Section 188, and computer crime laws.

Six suspects, including Theerawut, Ruengdej, and four officials involved in exam tampering, have already met with investigators. The remaining seven local government officials are scheduled to meet with investigators by August 10. Once interrogation is complete and charges are formally filed, the case is expected to be forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission by August 12 for further investigation.

The ACB has also coordinated with the Anti-Money Laundering Office to trace the financial activities of all suspects, as they are civil servants accused of criminal conduct. If any suspicious wealth is discovered, additional charges can be filed immediately.

In a related development, the Department of Local Administration filed a separate complaint against Srinakharinwirot University and Assoc. Prof. Ruengdej on July 24 for falsifying official documents, but investigators have determined this case is connected to the main investigation and will be processed together.

On August 6, 2025, the family of Diana and Roman, two Russian siblings who died in a shocking murder case in Huai Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, held a final memorial service at the spot where their bodies were found. Led by their mother, Charina Nazimova, the ceremony was held to mourn the victims and dedicate merit to them, as well as to three Thai family members who were killed in the same case.

The service was presided over by Buddhist monks including Phra Kru Kasetkitti Sophon and Phra Kru Plad Thirayut Chotigo, with Chon Buri Governor Narish Niramaiyanongse, Police Region 2 Commander Pol. Lt. Col. Phongphan Wongmanites, Bang Lamung District Officer Anusak Piriyomorn, and numerous officials, locals, and foreigners attending to pay their respects and offer condolences.

The atmosphere throughout the ceremony was filled with sorrow. Relatives and mourners brought white flowers—carnations, lilies, and roses—to place at the discovery site in memory of the deceased before standing in silent respect and saying a final farewell. White flowers symbolize purity, respect, and peaceful parting. The family also placed Diana's favorite coffee cup at the site as a touching tribute to cherished memories.

Throughout the service, Diana and Roman's mother was unable to hold back her tears, crying throughout the ceremony while receiving comfort and encouragement from relatives, friends, and mourners.

Charina Nazimova expressed gratitude to all Thai citizens, government agencies, police officers, and volunteers who provided assistance and support during this difficult time. She stated that she was deeply moved by the kindness of the Thai people, which gave her family strength to endure this tragic period.

This memorial service marked the final farewell to the victims' souls, held amid the grief of family, friends, and those following the case. All present hoped that justice would be served swiftly and decisively against those responsible, to bring closure and justice to the victims and their families.

The family of Diana and Roman are Buddhists, with their mother having raised both children as a single parent.

On August 6, 2025, the body of Bowortat Pungsuk, known as Hlun Solo, was brought to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Ministry of Justice for a detailed autopsy to be conducted over approximately two hours. Somsak Butrsri, Hlun's older brother, expressed concerns about chemical substances in the body and heart-related issues, noting that the foreign autopsy results lacked clear details. Georgia's examination only preserved certain organ samples and DNA evidence without providing detailed documentation of what was examined or removed. The family is now seeking a comprehensive Thai autopsy to compare findings and determine the true cause of death. If evidence of foul play is discovered, they plan to present the results to Georgian authorities to pursue legal action, though they are unsure how to proceed. The family has no knowledge of Hlun's actual illness but feels compelled to investigate if death resulted from harmful actions. Georgia reported finding no signs of physical trauma. The brother expressed gratitude to Thai citizens for their assistance in bringing Hlun home and noted that the family, particularly the grandmother, has requested he be called home throughout the journey. The body will be returned on August 7, and details of religious ceremonies are still being discussed with family members. Georgia returned only a passport and clothing; the camera used for recording remains in Georgian custody pending investigation.

Police from the Consumer Protection Police Division raided the residence of Ton Bangkhae, a well-known amulet enthusiast, in the Bangkhruai area on charges of defrauding the public through the sale of counterfeit Zeiss Blue Marine amulet cameras. On August 6, 2569, Police Major General Tasaphoomi Jaruprachya ordered Police Lieutenant Colonel Chamnan Monthetsae of the 4th Investigation Division to search a residence in Tambon Bangkhuwieng, Bangkhruai District, Nonthaburi Province, belonging to Tonthong Suekkaen, also known as Ton Bangkhae, with an arrest warrant on fraud charges.

The warrant was issued following complaints from multiple victims who reported being deceived into purchasing Zeiss Blue Marine amulet cameras advertised at inflated prices. Despite searches at both the residence and workplace, the suspect was not found. Officers learned that he had left his home around 11 p.m. on August 5. Police are currently pursuing him for arrest and prosecution.

Later, police successfully apprehended Tonthong and brought him to the 4th Investigation Division for questioning. The arrest followed multiple complaints from victims who believed they were scammed by Tonthong in purchasing the Zeiss Blue Marine amulet cameras. The suspect allegedly misrepresented the product as a special edition camera, claiming to be the first Thai to collaborate with the renowned German lens manufacturer Zeiss on a world-class project commemorating Zeiss's 175th anniversary.

According to allegations, Tonthong marketed the cameras as a limited edition with only 3,175 units produced globally, falsely claiming superior optical qualities over standard amulet cameras to artificially inflate the product's value. His marketing campaign generated high demand, resulting in nearly 20 million baht in advance orders within days of the launch, despite the cameras being priced at 15,999 baht per unit.

The Board of Investment (BOI) is revising its criteria for promoting data center investments following the cabinet's approval of a new Prime Minister's Office regulation on data center policy on August 5, 2026. The move aims to strengthen project screening to maximize economic returns while managing energy, water, and environmental impacts. BOI Secretary-General Naret Thadsirisak stated that the agency will align its review framework with the new policy committee's guidelines, which establish governance standards for the data center industry. He reaffirmed that Thailand is not closing its doors to investment but will carefully select only projects offering genuine and tangible benefits to the nation.

Data centers are critical infrastructure for Thailand's digital economy and AI development, but rapid expansion has raised concerns about electricity consumption, water usage, and community impacts, necessitating balanced rules that attract investment while ensuring sustainable resource use. The new criteria will focus on four main dimensions: economic benefits through job creation, Thai workforce development, domestic business linkages, technology transfer, and AI ecosystem support; energy readiness to protect other electricity users; efficient water management; and environmental safeguards throughout the project lifecycle.

Between 2024 and 2026, the BOI approved 42 data center projects worth over 750 billion baht, with combined processing capacity of 3,400 megawatts, attracting investors from multiple countries. No new promotion applications have been received since April 2026. Data center investment is driving Thailand's digital industry growth in cloud computing, AI, and skilled workforce development, while also attracting key supply-chain manufacturers such as hard disk, AI server, telecommunications equipment, and cooling system producers to establish operations in Thailand, strengthening the country's long-term economic competitiveness.