At 7 p.m. on July 28, police in Phran Kratai district, Kamphaeng Phet province, responded to a fatal assault report at a rental room behind Sri Phitok Market. Officers found the body of Thanawat, a solar power plant worker, dead outside the rental room with gunshot wounds and knife cuts to the head, left shoulder, and leg.

Initial investigation revealed that 23-year-old Somchai, the victim's brother-in-law, was drinking beer and playing loud music in an adjacent room. When Thanawat came to warn him, the two got into a heated argument and began fighting. Unable to win the brawl, Somchai ran back, retrieved a gun and knife, and attacked his brother-in-law, killing him before fleeing.

Witness Wanni, 49, recounted that she heard about the quarrel and rushed to intervene, asking the men to separate as they were family. After Thanawat locked himself in the room, Somchai appeared wielding a gun and knife. Wanni and her child fled for their lives as gunshots rang out and Somchai shouted threats before repeatedly stabbing the victim until he collapsed.

Thanhawat's wife, Dao, 28, was selling seafood at the market when her husband texted asking her to tell his brother to lower the music because he had a headache. Before she could return to the room, she learned her husband had been shot dead.

CCTV footage from the scene clearly shows the suspect holding the gun and knife, attempting to break down the door, firing through the window, and then stabbing the victim repeatedly. Police are actively pursuing the suspect to press charges.

The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara is coordinating efforts to locate Hloong Soloh, a well-known Thai travel YouTuber who has been missing in Georgia for over 10 days. The agency has released a timeline of his movements, and Thai nationals in Georgia are posting search appeals online.

Hloong Soloh's family reported him missing after he lost contact over 10 days ago while traveling in Georgia. His last confirmed contact was on July 13. The Drama-addict Facebook page has been helping to circulate missing person notices, noting that Thai residents in Georgia are coordinating with authorities. They are requesting his full legal name, passport number, and flight details, and asking anyone with contact information for his relatives to reach out.

One Facebook user commented that the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara is actively coordinating with relevant Georgian agencies. Thai volunteers appointed by the embassy have connected relatives with consular officials to provide personal information. An agency representative who had been in contact with Hloong before he went missing has provided his brother with a timeline showing he planned to travel in Georgia and Armenia between July 5-10, before heading to Chiang Mai in August. It is possible he may have traveled to Armenia during the period when contact was lost.

Thai residents in Georgia have joined forces to post search appeals on local Georgian pages in hopes that someone may have seen him or can provide information to help locate and safely bring him home.

Police Commissioner General Kittirattanpetchr stated on July 28 that he has not yet received the letter reported in the media from Deputy Commissioner General Nirandr Luemsuree rejecting any transfer to another agency. The commissioner firmly denied ever discussing or proposing such a transfer with Nirandr, or having discussed the matter with Prime Minister Anuthim Charnweerakul. Nirandr's letter cited section 93 of the 2565 B.E. National Police Act, which stipulates that transfers must be voluntary, and argued that his experience in investigations, crime prevention, and command would be most beneficial to the national police agency during his remaining years of service. Kittirattanpetchr emphasized the importance of unity within the police organization and called on all officers to focus on their duties for the benefit of the public, national security, and the integrity of the institution, rather than concerning themselves with rank or position. He stressed that improving public safety, reducing crime, and earning public trust should be the collective priority of all police personnel regardless of their rank.

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A popular Facebook page shared a shocking story about a young woman who endured repeated abuse from her footballer boyfriend and repeatedly forgave him despite near-fatal incidents. The page posted on July 28 about how the 22-year-old woman discovered her boyfriend's infidelity—not just with other women, but with a male high school teacher who had taught her, with romantic messages and meet-up invitations exchanged between them. The woman explained that throughout their relationship, she experienced nearly everything: physical abuse, financial fraud, and discovered he was using drugs. However, whenever he cried, asked for another chance, or promised to change, her heart softened and she would take him back repeatedly. The breaking point came when she secretly checked his phone and found not just conversations with other women, but multiple chats with men, including the former teacher with romantic undertones. When she confronted him about it, they had a violent argument, and he allegedly pulled a gun on her, leading her to finally decide not to return. The post went viral with many commenters saying they had to reread it in disbelief, while the page teased that this was only "Episode 1" and there were many more details to come.

Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul and his wife Thannont presided over the royal tribute and candlelit blessing ceremony on July 28, 2026, in honor of His Majesty the King's birthday. Rachada Thanadirek, Prime Minister's Office spokesperson, confirmed that at 8 p.m. on the main stage at Sanam Luang, PM Anuthin Charnvirakul and Thannont Charnvirakul attended the ceremony with the President of Parliament, President of the Supreme Court, constitutional organization heads, cabinet members with spouses, senior officials, military, police, civil servants, private sector, and public representatives.

When the Prime Minister and his wife arrived and ascended the stage, the PM, Parliament President, and Supreme Court President paid respectful salutes before His Majesty's portrait, then presented golden and silver flower wreaths. The Prime Minister offered incense and candles, arranged flower baskets, and led the candlelit blessing. He then delivered a respectful address offering best wishes, stating that on this auspicious occasion of July 28, 2026, on behalf of the cabinet, civil service, and all Thai citizens gathered here and throughout the nation, he conveyed boundless joy in jointly offering blessings to His Majesty.

Throughout the past period, His Majesty has performed countless royal duties with diligence and unwavering purpose, nurturing the realm and its people across all regions. His royal initiatives and projects have brought immense benefit, enabling Thailand to prosper and flourish, with citizens living in peace and contentment. Through his wisdom and far-reaching vision, he has fostered development across all dimensions, supported all endeavors while preserving national heritage and resources, enabling the kingdom to advance steadily and adapt to the modern world while maintaining balance between progress and sustainability.

Whenever people face disasters or hardship, His Majesty's great compassion extends immediately, providing royal assistance and care to the afflicted to relieve suffering and restore hope. His boundless grace and merit, like a beacon illuminating this night, bring coolness, comfort, and warmth to all Thai people, generating loyalty that unites citizens to uphold His Majesty's vision and sustain the nation's advancement. On this auspicious occasion, the Prime Minister humbly offered blessings, invoking the power of the Triple Gem and all sacred forces to grant His Majesty prosperity, health, and the fulfillment of all his wishes.