Lawmaker Urges Election Commission to Probe Orange Group Directly

A Thai lawmaker urged the Election Commission to use its legal authority to directly investigate the Orange Group without waiting for a formal complaint, citing Article 41 of the 2017 Election Commission Act that requires probes when there'

29 Jul Khaosod

On July 29, 2025, Suphachai Jaisamut, a list-based MP from Palang Pracharath Party, posted on Facebook responding to an academic's challenge regarding the 'Orange Group.' He clarified that the Election Commission has the legal power to initiate investigations on its own, even without a complaint, if there are reasonable grounds for suspicion or evidence that an election may not be conducted fairly and honestly.

He cited Article 41 of the 2017 Organic Act on the Election Commission, which states that "when there is reasonable suspicion or evidence apparent to the Commission in any manner, whether or not there is an informant or complainant… the Commission is required to conduct an investigation or examination to ascertain facts and evidence promptly."

According to Suphachai, this article contains two key principles: (1) no complainant is necessary—the EC may learn of violations through news, media, state agencies, official reports, or any other information, and if there are reasonable grounds and sufficient data, it must initiate an investigation; and (2) it is a duty, not discretion—the law uses the language "is required to conduct," meaning the EC cannot ignore reasonable suspicion.

Suphachai explained that "ex officio power" is a Latin legal term meaning "by virtue of office" or "by right of one's position," referring to authority granted by law to an organization or official to act on its own without requiring a complaint, accuser, or victim to file a request first.

If the EC observes a gathering organized by the "Prachaachon Group" or "Orange Group," it has the legal authority to investigate whether the 300 candidates who attended had their meals, meeting room rentals, travel costs, flights, and accommodations paid by others, and who funded them. The EC can also investigate whether the selection of those senators at all levels—from district to national—involved vote-buying or fraud.

Suphachai urged the EC to act quickly under Article 41 and offered to file a formal complaint himself, stating he has evidence ready.

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National

Trat FC Folds After Missing League Licensing Deadline

Trat FC has folded after failing to meet licensing deadlines for Thai League competition, joining two other eastern Thailand clubs in dissolving this season and leaving League 3 with just 11 teams.

29 Jul Khaosod

Trat FC, a former Thai League competitor from eastern Thailand, appears poised to fold after demonstrating no activity and failing to submit club licensing documentation to enter competition. The once-prominent club had previously competed in the Thai League professional system before dropping down the divisions in recent years. Latest reports confirm that Trat FC will not participate in Thai League 3 after previously failing to submit licensing for Thai League 2. Although the Thai Football Association attempted to encourage the club to enter League 3, no movement has occurred, with the club's social media pages also showing no activity since May, suggesting a permanent exit. This leaves the eastern zone of League 3 in turmoil this season, with three teams now dissolved or suspended—including Sai Mit Kabinburi and Ban Kha United—reducing the division to just 11 competing teams. The association has been unable to recruit replacement teams from the semi-professional league due to many clubs failing to meet licensing requirements.

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Police

Insurance Customer Assaults Claims Adjuster at Police Station

A man assaulted an insurance claims adjuster at Saiyai police station on July 29 after the adjuster denied his car accident claim just hours after he purchased a new policy, citing suspicion over the timing.

29 Jul Khaosod

On July 29, 2026, at Saiyai police station, a man admitted to assaulting an insurance claims adjuster and apologized publicly, explaining that his anger and frustration stemmed from the adjuster's denial of his insurance claim.

The incident began when the man, identified as Mr. Wordorn (surname withheld), purchased comprehensive car insurance online around 10:00 a.m., paying the first installment of 1,900 baht with coverage effective immediately. That evening between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., while driving, he was involved in a reversing collision with a pickup truck at a U-turn point. He called the insurance company to dispatch a claims adjuster for standard damage assessment.

When claims adjuster Mr. Pornchai (surname withheld) arrived, he photographed the damage and requested documents and driver's licenses from both parties. However, after speaking with his supervisor for approximately five minutes, the adjuster became evasive, stalling and acting suspiciously. He questioned whether the collision actually occurred and expressed skepticism about how a new policy taken out in the morning could result in an accident the same evening.

Mr. Wordorn attempted to confirm the incident was genuine and offered clear photographs of fresh damage marks, requesting to speak directly with the supervisor, but was refused. The adjuster then drove away from the scene.

Frustrated, Mr. Wordorn called the insurance company's call center, where he was advised to settle the matter with the adjuster in person. When the adjuster scheduled a meeting at Saiyai police station, Mr. Wordorn, overwhelmed by anger at what he felt was unjust denial of service, lost control and punched the adjuster upon arrival. The adjuster kicked back before police intervened and separated them. Mr. Wordorn later learned he had been charged with assault.

After the incident, Mr. Wordorn continued attempting to contact the insurance company and was instructed to email damage photographs for a 15-day inspection period. He maintains his innocence regarding insurance fraud or staging the accident, noting all damage was fresh and recent. He stated he is prepared to pay repair costs himself if the claim is ultimately denied.

Mr. Wordorn criticized the adjuster for exceeding his professional authority and causing great disappointment, especially as a long-time customer of many years. He announced he would cancel his insurance upon resolution of the matter.

Nevertheless, Mr. Wordorn acknowledged that using violence to resolve disputes is wrong and apologized for the entire incident.

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National

Thai Teen Nuchcharatcha Advances to Under-14 Asian Finals

Thai top seed Nuchcharatcha Ployketsomsukt and sixth-seeded Pichphong Chinapan advanced to the finals of the LTA ATF Asian Under-14 tennis championship at the National Tennis Development Center on July 29.

29 Jul Khaosod

The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand hosted the LTA ATF Asian Fourteen Under 2026 youth tennis tournament for players under 14 at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani on July 29, 2025.

In girls' singles, top seed Nuchcharatcha Ployketsomsukt, ranked 67th in Asian youth, defeated fellow Thai competitor Chantharatana Thanisorn 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinals and advanced to the final to face fourth seed Sang Yuk Ying from Hong Kong, ranked 99th in Asian youth.

In boys' singles, sixth seed Pichphong Chinapan, a first-tournament champion from Thailand, defeated fellow Thai player Patchravut Anantnasuwong 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals to progress to the final against third seed Revan Amarasing from Sri Lanka.

Other semifinal results: Girls' singles—Chanyya Nimvachirasoontorn lost to Shiori Itsuka (Japan) 2-6, 2-6; Sang Yuk Ying (4-Hong Kong) defeated Emma Ye (6-Taiwan) 6-4, 7-6(4); Alice Cardoze (5-Australia) defeated Chu Yao Liang (2-Hong Kong) 7-6(7-3), 6-7(2-7), 6-1. Boys' singles—Anantnathee Pongsirileert defeated Prattakorn Pachirattana 6-3, 6-2; Cameron Pretteley (1-Hong Kong) defeated Jesse Chu (Hong Kong) 7-5, 6-4; Revan Amarasing (3-Sri Lanka) defeated Dante Wong (8-Hong Kong) 6-0, 6-0.

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Police

Police General Refuses Settlement in Newin Defamation Case

Police General Seripisut Temiyaves refused to settle a defamation case with Buriram United chairman Newin Chidchob, saying he wants to prove his claims are true and will proceed through normal legal channels with trial set for August 17.

29 Jul Khaosod

Police General Seripisut Temiyaves, list-based senator and leader of the Serirut Ruam Thai Party, posted on Facebook on July 29 regarding the Buriram Court's mediation hearing in the defamation and false report case filed by Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, on August 6. He stated that he will not settle because he wants to prove the truth and has already informed court officials through a phone call that he has no intention to mediate and requests the case to proceed through normal legal channels. On July 30, he will travel to Buriram province with his attorney to gather evidence on-site again so that his lawyer can view the location and understand the facts before the trial hearing begins on August 17. Seripisut also announced that on July 31, he will go to the court to request that the court issue summons for witnesses, documents, and individuals to serve as evidence in his cross-examination.

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National

Chakrit's Son Diagnosed With Three Rare Conditions

Phi Pothi, son of actor Chakrit Yamnam, has been diagnosed with three rare simultaneous conditions—mycoplasma bronchitis, Kawasaki fever, and MIS-C—occurring in fewer than 5% of patients. He has passed the critical phase and remains hospita

29 Jul Khaosod

Ann Pattira, wife of prominent actor Chakrit Yamnam, has released an update on her son Phi Pothi's serious illness. The boy has been diagnosed with three simultaneous conditions: mycoplasma bronchitis, Kawasaki fever, and MIS-C (multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children)—an extremely rare case occurring in fewer than 5% of patients. His parents were devastated by the severity of his condition.

In her post, Ann wrote: "Phi Pothi is now safe, but he must remain in the hospital for continued observation. I apologize for canceling his two scheduled events and for disappointing his fans who had registered to meet him. Phi Pothi has been diagnosed with mycoplasma bronchitis, high fever from Kawasaki disease, and MIS-C all at once—a case so rare that it's almost never seen or found in fewer than 5% of patients. His condition is quite severe and difficult. At that time, we as parents could barely stand, but we had to be strong to get through everything. Thank you to everyone who has shown concern and sent encouragement through every channel. My condition as a mother hasn't been ready to answer questions these past few days."

Following Ann's latest update, Phi Pothi has passed the critical danger phase but continues to stay in the hospital for close observation. He has received an outpouring of support and well-wishes from fans and entertainment industry colleagues hoping for his swift recovery.

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National

Thai Pork Prices Rise 2 Baht Per Kilogram

Pig farming associations across Thailand raised farm-gate pork prices by 2 baht per kilogram starting July 29, citing rising production costs and market conditions.

29 Jul Khaosod

A network of pig farming associations comprising the National Swine Raisers Association, the Northeastern Swine Raisers Association, the Upper Central Commercial Swine Raisers Association, the Southern Swine Traders Association, and the Chonburi Swine Raisers Cooperative has announced a 2-baht-per-kilogram increase in farm-gate pork prices, effective July 29, 2025, reflecting rising production costs and market trends.

The price adjustment follows previous rates announced on July 22, 2025, which varied by region: Western region 66–68 baht/kilogram, Eastern region 68–71 baht/kilogram, Northeastern region up 2 baht from the previous base, Northern region 72 baht/kilogram, and Southern region 74 baht/kilogram.

This price increase reflects the ongoing improvement in farm-gate pork prices and will take effect from July 29, 2025 onward.

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Breaking

Thai Travelers Rally to Find Missing YouTuber in Georgia

Thai travelers in Georgia are searching for missing YouTuber Huluun Solow, who hasn't contacted her family in two weeks and may have entered the breakaway region of Abkhazia.

29 Jul Khaosod

Thai nationals in Georgia are joining forces to search for Huluun Solow, a prominent travel YouTuber who has lost contact with her family for roughly two weeks, with growing fears she may have entered Abkhazia, a special autonomous territory. Georgian state authorities confirmed they are conducting a full-scale investigation.

On July 29, 2025, Vanich Niiwong, also known as Odd Jetski, a tourist from Nakhon Ratchasima currently traveling in Georgia, disclosed details about Huluun Solow's disappearance. The tourist community learned of the case through social media posts and alerts that circulated widely, triggering alarm among Thai travelers and residents in Georgia. Everyone expressed deep concern. Thai tourists and businesspeople held discussions over coffee to coordinate help, but when they contacted her brother, he had no information about her content creation plans, making it harder for people in the area to assist the search.

Vanich stated that Georgian state authorities are now acting with full vigor, focusing on clues provided by Thai nationals and Huluun Solow's most recent social media posts. Sutin Saeoung, a Thai businessman who operates tour services in Georgia, is acting as a liaison with the YouTuber's relatives and has begun maintaining a daily log of the search. No further updates have been released. The major concern now is whether Huluun has traveled into Abkhazia, a special autonomous region, which would greatly complicate efforts to locate her.

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National

TV Producer Kob Pasara Receives Sacred Buddha Relics for Merit-Making

TV producer Kob Pasara is conducting a major merit-making ceremony on Visakha Bucha Day, receiving sacred Buddha relics from two temples to enshrine at Wat Tha Muean Khao in Lamphun Province for public Buddhist worship.

29 Jul Khaosod

On Visakha Bucha Day 2569 BE, television producer Kob Pasara Techapaibuul, creator of the Channel 7HD drama "Tawan Son Fah," is conducting a major merit-making ceremony by receiving Buddha relics from two temples to enshrine at Wat Tha Muean Khao in Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province, allowing Buddhists to worship together and continue the Buddhist tradition.

Venerable Prom Wachir Bodhi Wongse, abbot of Thai Buddhist Kaya Temple in India and head of the Buddhist missionary delegation for India and Nepal, has appointed Kob Pasara to receive the relics from Wat Suvarnnaphum and Wat Rama IX Kanchanapisek Temple.

From Wat Rama IX Kanchanapisek, Venerable Thep Wachir Sunthon, acting abbot, and Venerable Khru Siri Tham Sar (Luang Por Chaiyan Siri Tham), assistant abbot of the temple, are presenting the Buddha relics for the ceremonial enshrinement with full honors.

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Community

Venerable Luang Pho Sai and Amulets of Wat Tha Khanu

Luang Pho Sai, a respected Buddhist monk at Wat Tha Khanu in Kanchanaburi, became the temple's permanent abbot in 1954 after arriving on a pilgrimage from Nakhon Sawan and earning the devotion of local villagers who supported his restoratio

29 Jul Khaosod

Phra Kru Suwan Selaphon, known as Luang Pho Sai Akkhavanso, is a highly respected Buddhist monk at Wat Tha Khanu in Thong Pha Phum district, Kanchanaburi province, and a devoted disciple of Luang Pho Doem of Wat Nong Po in Nakhon Sawan. Originally named Sai Kiawatsit, he was born on Sunday, October 18, 1914, in the Nang Loeng area of Bangkok, to parents named Perm and Chan Kiawatsit. In his youth, his parents sent him to school through eighth grade before he entered railway service. Around 1957, while working as a railway official, he contracted a serious neck infection that resisted treatment from both traditional healers and modern physicians. He then became a disciple of Phra Kru Niwas Thamkhan (Luang Pho Doem Putsaro), abbot of Wat Nong Poi in Takhli district, Nakhon Sawan, who healed him completely. This miraculous recovery inspired his faith in Buddhism, and he requested to be ordained as a Buddhist monk, receiving his upasampada ordination on July 18, 1945, at Wat Khao Thong in Phayuhakiri district, Nakhon Sawan, where he was given the monastic name Akkhavanso.

After his ordination, he studied under Luang Pho Doem at Wat Nong Bua for five years until his teacher's death in 1951, after which he began his tudong pilgrimage. Wat Tha Khanu had been established by Luang Pu Puk Uttamapalo, a Mon-born monk from Photharam district in Ratchaburi, who served as its first abbot until his death in 1929. His successor, Luang Pu Te Neng Obhaso, a Burmese-born monk, oversaw the temple until 1951 before returning to Myanmar permanently. With no permanent leader, the temple fell into disrepair despite monks occasionally sent from Kanchanaburi city.

On December 26, 1952, Luang Pho Sai arrived from Nakhon Sawan on tudong and established himself at Wat Tha Khanu. Impressed by his disciplined practice, the local people provided excellent support, and in February 1953, he continued his pilgrimage into Myanmar. He returned on July 25, 1953, spent the rainy season at the temple until November 6, 1953, and was formally invited by villager Boon Tham Nok Lek to remain as abbot.

After the 1954 retreat, Boon Tham traveled to Nakhon Sawan with the villagers to request that Luang Pu Sai become the permanent abbot. Upon receiving permission, he returned with the faithful community on November 17, 1954, and immediately began restoring the temple. He was officially appointed abbot of Wat Tha Khanu through a letter of appointment signed on January 1, 1955, by Phra Wisutthirangsi (Di Buddhachoti) of Wat Nuea, the provincial sangha leader for Kanchanaburi. Subsequently, he was appointed as a ceremonial chair-bearer in 1955, an upajjhaya (preceptor) in 1960, assistant tambon sangha leader in 1968, and ampher sangha leader of Thong Pha Phum in 1971. In 1968, he received the monastic title Phra Kru Suwan Selaphon from the royal bestowment.

Working alongside devoted villagers, Luang Pho Sai led the restoration of Wat Tha Khanu until it became fully developed once again, earning the award for model temple development in 1973.

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Community

Rare Buddhist Amulets and Sacred Objects Through Thai History

Rare Buddhist amulets created by revered Thai monks spanning from 1916 to 1974 are examined, highlighting their spiritual significance and collector value across temples in Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Sawan, Ayutthaya, and other provinces.

29 Jul Khaosod

The article examines several rare and highly valued Buddhist amulets and sacred objects created by renowned monks throughout Thailand's history. It begins with a spiritual teaching from Luang Pho Cha Subhadto of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani, followed by detailed descriptions of amulets created by revered masters including Luang Pho Chom Yanasophano of Wat Noen Ya Ka in Nakhon Sawan (created in 1970), Luang Pho Nai Inthasilo of Wat Ban Chaeng in Ayutthaya (his connected-ear amulets from 1974), and Luang Pho Kaew Prom Saro of Wat Phuang Malai in Samut Songkhram (oval amulets from 1916 created with royal backing). The article also profiles Luang Pu Khao Analo of Wat Tham Klong Phaen in Nong Bua Lamphu, whose rare first-edition amulets from 1966 were created in limited quantities for close disciples. Each amulet is described in detail, including its physical characteristics, inscriptions, and historical significance, emphasizing their rarity and high value among collectors.

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