Two friends had been drinking alcohol since morning before parting ways. One was later found dead mysteriously inside a car near the Doi Saket District Office in Chiang Mai. At approximately 5 p.m. on August 6, police from Doi Saket Station, along with doctors from Doi Saket Hospital and rescue personnel, investigated after receiving a report of a death inside a vehicle.

Inside the car, officers discovered the body of 51-year-old Somsak (surname withheld) lying on the back seat. There were no visible signs of violence or injury. Preliminary questioning of the friend who was with him revealed that both men had been drinking since early morning. They had driven back to the location, parked the car, and left Somsak to rest inside before separating. When someone later found Somsak unresponsive, they immediately notified authorities.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Supchai Janthara, commander of Doi Saket Police Station, disclosed that officers thoroughly investigated the scene and gathered evidence while coordinating with a medical examiner to determine the actual cause of death. However, a conclusion cannot yet be drawn and officials are awaiting formal autopsy results. Currently, investigators are examining all aspects of the case, including the condition inside the vehicle, how long the deceased remained in the car, and various environmental factors to ensure the cause of death is determined according to factual evidence and forensic principles.

On August 6, actress Mai Charoenpura held a press conference at Lamoon Linn Home Kitchen in Min Buri alongside her mother Wiphakorn Santhikul, 87, her sister Maew Chanthakaew Charoenpura, and personal manager Nid Naphak Patthravimol to dispel false rumors claiming she had placed her mother in a nursing home. Mai emphasized she has always provided excellent care for her mother and admitted to crying when she discovered her mother couldn't sleep due to the false reports circulating on social media. Her manager filed a legal complaint against the original source page and urged the public to use critical judgment before sharing unverified information.

Mai stated: "Ten mouths saying something isn't as reliable as seeing it with your own eyes. As you can see, mother looks radiant. She recently recovered from three serious illnesses including cerebral hemorrhage. When she encountered these false news stories, she became sad and couldn't sleep. Mother is 87 years old—this kind of negative publicity isn't pleasant. What's worse is it's completely false." She explained that what began as seemingly humorous gossip escalated dramatically on social media, with people unable to distinguish fact from fiction. Mai emphasized she only works to provide the best care for her mother, calling her the most important person in her life.

Regarding Thai entrepreneur Top Binthabunyarut's nursing home project, Mai expressed gratitude for his clarification, noting it's a worthy social initiative he's developed over many years. She lamented how the controversy created a domino effect causing harm to multiple parties, including herself, her family, and her mother's emotional wellbeing. Manager Nid noted the false post originated on July 31 and rapidly spread via shares and varied comments from people unfamiliar with the facts, damaging Mai's reputation. Mai tearfully recounted how initial amusement turned serious as her mother's sleep suffered, stating that her only goal as a daughter is her mother's happiness and wellbeing.

Thai cinema has reached another international milestone as Inherit, the latest horror film from GDH, has been selected for its world premiere at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Canada, to be held from 10-20 September. The film will screen in the festival's Centrepiece section, which features 54 standout films from 50 countries, showcasing diverse perspectives and some of the year's most anticipated films from around the world.

Directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, Inherit is a new adaptation of the legendary Thai horror novel Thayat Asun (The Devil's Heir). The cast includes Davika Hoorne, Thitiya Jirapornsilp, Sinjai Plengpanich, Warattaya Nilkuha, Phakin Kuna-anuvit, Chayanon Phakphatin, and many others, in what is expected to be a new landmark in Thai horror cinema.

Coach Kittipong Ratchatakrien, head coach of the Thai national women's volleyball team, has revealed why he called back Chatchamol Mokesri (Boomim), the team's lead blocker, to compete in the second leg of the SEA V Cup to strengthen the team's chances at the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship.

Thai women's volleyball will compete in the second leg of the BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP 2026 in Chiang Mai province from August 7–9, 2026. The roster includes Boomim Chatchamol Mokesri, the team's star middle blocker, who has overcome her injury and is returning to assist the team after being absent for nearly six months due to injury.

On August 6, 2026, Coach Ott Kittipong Ratchatakrien led the team in a final training session at Samsamphoch Chiang Mai 700 Years Stadium in Chiang Mai province, which served as a real match venue. This was their last practice session before facing the Philippines. The training focused on testing the team system against a men's coaching staff known for fast and intense attacking rhythm.

Coach Ott explained that winning is the athlete's promise, and they decided to bring Boomim back onto the court because the time is right to boost their competitive capability ahead of the approaching Asian Championship.

The Thai women's volleyball team will face the Philippines in their next match on August 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

The Wattanaweckin Group is moving forward with development in the Bangna area, launching PADDIO, a new community neighborhood hub project with an investment of over 700 million baht on 45 rai of land, just 360 meters from the Bangna-Trat exit road. The project features over 10,000 square meters of retail space set to open in late 2025, with carefully selected tenants offering restaurants, cafes, health, beauty, and various services to meet everyday living needs and encourage repeat visits.

PADDIO is the first project under the company's broader 400-rai development plan, designed to create an ecosystem connecting residential areas, education, work, and lifestyle for Bangna residents. The company recognizes Bangna's potential as a strategic growth area in Bangkok, driven by the expansion of residential projects, office buildings, infrastructure, and international schools including Dulwich College International School and Raintree International School, which have significantly increased the population and purchasing power in the area.

Currently, over 200,000 people live within a 5–10 kilometer radius of the project, predominantly young families and high-earning workers, demonstrating the area's readiness for new-concept projects that better serve daily living needs than traditional shopping centers. Responding to changing consumer behavior and the preference for convenience near home, the company found that people seek locations that comprehensively address daily activities including dining, exercise, shopping, socializing, and family time in a comfortable atmosphere with green spaces.

"PADDIO is developed under the concept of 'Everyday Living Made Easy' to serve the daily needs of Bangna residents with one of the most accessible locations for those living in Bangna km.8 and surrounding communities such as Prawet and Suan Luang," said Supachai Wattanaweckin, CEO of Chotidhanavatana Company, adding that the project intends to become a place people choose to visit daily because it is convenient, close to home, and meets the real-life needs of users of all ages.

The project allocates over 40% of space to green areas and open spaces, exceeding typical Bangkok shopping centers, inspired by Singapore's urban development concepts, and features central family areas, connecting walkways, and over 500 outdoor parking spaces accessible without entering a parking structure. PADDIO marks the beginning of the company's development of over 400 rai, linking residential areas, education, commerce, and public spaces to grow together with the community in the long term. The company seeks not to create a new Bangna destination but rather to establish places that become part of daily life.

Advanced Info Service (AIS) reported second-quarter 2025 results on August 6, 2025, posting total revenue of 56.497 billion baht and net profit of 13.716 billion baht while maintaining its strategic direction. The company remains focused on product and service quality alongside enhanced digital experiences for all customer groups, despite challenges from economic conditions, international conflicts, and weakened global purchasing power that began improving in June.

AIS advanced its intelligent infrastructure strategy by strengthening core business growth and launching new digital ventures. The mobile business expanded its quality customer base, with 47.1 million subscribers and 19.7 million 5G users—up 1.2 million from the previous quarter—generating 6% revenue growth. The home broadband business grew 7.9% to 5.3 million subscribers through value packages and smart home innovations. Enterprise services increased 2.8% through data connectivity, cloud services, and data center offerings supporting corporate AI transformation. Retail operations grew 1%, while entertainment and digital finance services expanded across omnichannel platforms with same-day delivery options.