On August 23, Prof. Dr. Suphachai Pathumnaakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, clarified that the ministry has not yet submitted a proposal for royal endorsement to appoint a Chiang Mai University staff member to the rank of professor. This is because the ministry is still investigating facts and allegations related to complaints, particularly regarding research ethics and how the academic work was obtained. Clear and complete data is required before proceeding to the next stage.

The Permanent Secretary stated that in May, the ministry's office had written to Chiang Mai University requesting additional information and evidence for fact-checking in the complaint case. However, as of now, the ministry's office has not yet received the additional information and documents from Chiang Mai University.

Fact-checking, determining whether research ethics violations occurred, and any disciplinary action remain the responsibility of Chiang Mai University as the employing institution. The ministry will act only within its legal authority and mandate.

Prof. Dr. Suphachai added that the ministry places high importance on research ethics as it is fundamental to building knowledge and academic work. If research and academic outputs lack accuracy or do not follow ethical principles, it undermines the credibility of Thailand's higher education, science, research and innovation system.

He confirmed that the ministry will handle the matter carefully, fairly, and in accordance with academic standards and law. The ministry will not submit a proposal for royal endorsement until there is clear and sufficient verification data.

Yuki Haitonkham, the new leading actress of Channel 7HD and a Thai-Japanese half-breed mor lam singer, opened her heart completely on the talk show "Lunchtime Entertainment Talk" to discuss her journey through various controversies from childhood to becoming a leading artist. She recounted the drama surrounding her early career as a mor lam lead vocalist starting at age 13, the rumors of being "bought" when she joined Haitonkham record label at 16, and the harsh criticism she faced when leaving her previous label.

Yuki explained that she has been performing since age 11-12 but became a full-time mor lam lead vocalist at just 13 years old, facing immense pressure and criticism for being too young. She said, "To become Yuki Haitonkham today, I've been through a lot of difficult things. Every job was tiring with a lot of pressure. Since I started working as a child, there was so much drama. Every small move I made created drama, so calling me 'a girl of a hundred dramas' isn't an exaggeration."

When she left her original label at 16, she received a call from Prakiatchai Haitonkham, the owner of Haitonkham record label, who invited her to perform for one hour for 30,000 baht—more than she had previously earned. Inspired by her idol Lamyai Haitonkham who was already with the label, she accepted. However, her move was not without controversy, with rumors spreading that she had been "bought" and replaced Lamyai. She also faced criticism about her singing voice, with some saying she should return to school instead of pursuing music. Despite all the obstacles, Yuki has proven her abilities and earned the admiration of Channel 7HD fans through her talent, beauty, and gratitude.

Piti Phiromphakdi and Kantsak Kusiri of Singha Motorsport Team Thailand showcased an impressive comeback, charging from seventh place to claim the Supercar GT3 victory at Round 5 (night race) of the TSS The Super Series by B-Quik 2026 at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on August 22, 2025.

The Honda NSX GT3 number 12 started from pole position, with Piti driving the first stint before handing the car to Kantsak for the second half. After exiting the pit lane in seventh place, Kantsak relentlessly pursued the leaders and overtook Sataporn Virachoea's number 27 car in the final moments before the last corner, crossing the line in second place.

Post-race, the leader was handed a 15-second time penalty for a pit stop procedure violation, promoting Piti and Kantsak's Honda to first place.

Ferrari 296 GT3 number 89, driven by Voravut Phiromphakdi and Carlo van Dam, started from grid 2 and finished fourth.

After five races, Piti and Kantsak lead the GT3 championship with 95 points, while Voravut and Carlo sit third with 59 points. Race 6 takes place on Sunday, August 23, with the Ferrari starting from grid 2 and the Honda from grid 4, beginning at 11:15 a.m. Thailand time.

The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 reported progress on August 23, 2024, regarding the shooting at Tak Bai Police Station. Deputy Spokesman Ekavrit Chobchuaphol disclosed that the incident occurred on August 2, 2024, when officers from Tak Bai Police Station's investigation unit came under fire while conducting a drug operation in Ban Bung Chalam, Pai Wan Subdistrict, Tak Bai District, Narathiwat Province. Two officers were killed: Sergeant Hamran Ha and Corporal Withaya Chaiyapromkaew.

Following the incident, investigators identified at least 16 people involved. Thirteen suspects were interrogated and subsequently released to return home between August 2 and August 7. Two additional suspects—Saman and Abdulmuklees—were killed in clashes with officers. One suspect, Ishaaq, remains at large.

Authorities have issued seven arrest warrants for Muhammad Samsa, Sobri, Abdul Hakim, Hakeem, Sulaidi, Ishaaq, and Muhammad Bourdin. Two additional suspects, Marozi and Saiyani, are under charges pending court approval for arrest warrants. In total, nine individuals have been detained and are undergoing legal proceedings. Authorities continue to pursue fugitives and expand investigations into those who may have supported or facilitated the attack. All procedures follow evidence and legal due process while protecting the rights of detainees according to law and human rights principles. The command urged the public to report any leads about the incident or suspects by contacting local officers or calling the Region 4 hotline at 1341, available 24 hours. Callers' information will be kept confidential.

At 9:48 a.m. on 23 August 2025, Thai Railways announced a temporary closure of the railway line between Mao Ruepo and Tan Yong Mat stations in Narathiwat province. Security and engineering staff discovered damage to concrete sleepers from a bombing incident that occurred overnight. Explosive ordnance disposal teams and security forces are currently conducting a full area sweep before railway engineers begin repairs to restore normal service as quickly as possible. Authorities urge passengers travelling on this route to check train status with Thai Railways or call the hotline at 1690 before departure. The public is asked to monitor announcements closely and report any suspicious objects or information about the bombing to the emergency hotline 1341, available 24 hours a day.

The Thai Armed Forces Command's National Mine Action Center and its Humanitarian Demining Unit 3 are conducting mine clearance operations across four sectors on the Thailand-Cambodia border in Surin and Si Sa Ket provinces. In Sector 1 at Ban Thai Niyom Pattana in Surin's Phanom Dong Rak District, covering 17,523 square meters, personnel cleared an additional 62 square meters without finding any mines or unexploded ordnance. Since April 27, they have cleared 6,034 square meters (34.43 percent) of the sector, with 11,489 square meters remaining suspected or confirmed mined, and have detected 77 mines and unexploded items total. In Sector 2 at the same location, covering 23,334 square meters, an additional 72 square meters were made safe with no mines found. Since April 27, they have cleared 7,907 square meters (33.88 percent), leaving 15,427 square meters still requiring clearance, with 243 mines and unexploded items discovered. In Sector 2 at Ban Phumi Sorn in Si Sa Ket's Kantharalak District (Huai Tamaria area), covering 190,000 square meters, personnel cleared an additional 1,018 square meters and discovered four PMN-2 antipersonnel mines. Since July 7, they have cleared 87,256 square meters (45.92 percent) of this sector, leaving 102,744 square meters to survey, with 17 mines and unexploded items found. In Sector 3 at the same location, covering 190,000 square meters, an additional 1,823 square meters were cleared with no mines detected. The operations reflect the Thai military's commitment to eliminating landmine and unexploded ordnance threats from border areas and restoring safe communities.