Ms. Buluan Slajaneth, 36, has been found safe after going missing, having been located at Jomtien Beach living with a homeless group. Her younger brother spotted her and they embraced with tears of joy after being separated for a long time.

At 3 p.m. on August 4, 2026, Kan Jompluang, accompanied by Pol. Lt. Col. Anek Saratongai (Mueang Pattaya Police Chief) and other officers, launched a search operation in Jomtien Soi 3 along Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Chonburi. They had received leads that the woman had been spotted in the area days earlier. Officers conducted foot patrols and interviewed residents, who reported seeing her walking through the soi in normal condition, which gave the search team hope.

Shortly after beginning their search, they found Ms. Buluan staying with three homeless individuals. Upon seeing her brother's face, she ran to embrace him, and both wept with joy after their long separation.

Ms. Buluan explained that her motorcycle was stolen and her mobile phone was lost, leaving her unable to contact anyone. She could not remember her family members' phone numbers, had no money, and did not know where to go. She therefore stayed with friends and homeless groups, making a living by collecting and selling bottles and gathering shellfish from the sea for food. She thanked her brother for his unwavering search efforts that led to their reunion.

Kan Jompluang expressed great satisfaction that the search was successful and the missing person was alive. He thanked officers from Bang Lamung and Mueang Pattaya police stations for their coordinated efforts in locating her. The woman will now be taken home for medical treatment and recovery.

Police arrested suspects Get and Tae on August 4, 2025, after they damaged a Mercedes-Benz and spat on it following a traffic dispute in Nakhon Pathom Province. The two men, riding separate motorcycles with a female passenger on one bike, engaged in a heated argument with the car owner at a red light, then exited their bikes to strike and kick the vehicle, breaking its side mirror. When questioned, both confessed to acting in anger following the confrontation.

During interrogation, the suspects admitted fault and displayed a markedly different demeanor than during the incident—calm, reasonable, and cooperative with investigators. Get issued a public apology, acknowledging his actions and accepting responsibility for damage costs estimated at 300,000 to 400,000 baht. He stated the female passenger was a close younger friend, not a romantic partner, and requested people stop sharing his image on social media. Tae also apologized to society but declined to answer further questions. Investigators are considering additional charges against the female passenger and have referred the case to Nakhon Pathom Provincial Court.

Thailand's military has responded to a UN special rapporteur's statement about the Thai-Cambodian border situation, insisting that Thailand did not initiate the conflict and accusing Cambodia of continuous border provocations. Army spokesperson Lieutenant General Winday Suwari issued a detailed rebuttal on August 4, clarifying facts about displaced persons and migrant workers, and calling on Cambodia to stop distorting information to damage Thailand's image.

The statement came after UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews concluded a visit to Cambodia between July 20-31 and released an end-of-mission report that mentioned Thailand in the context of the bilateral border situation. Thailand's military maintains that it was Cambodia that created the ongoing conflict through armed provocations and military incursions that violated Thai sovereignty and affected Thai civilians' lives and property.

According to the military, Thailand was forced to respond defensively under international principles, and both countries evacuated border residents to temporary shelters to protect them from combat. The military dismissed Cambodia's claim of 650,000 displaced persons as a distortion, stating this figure actually represents Cambodian citizens who voluntarily moved to temporary shelters. Thailand, the military noted, also evacuated nearly 500,000 of its own citizens, who have since returned home following a ceasefire on December 27, 2024.

The military stated that only approximately 4,690 Cambodian residents cannot return to their original homes—those from three areas that had been settled there before hostilities. The statement also addressed the issue of Cambodian nationals who illegally settled in Thai territory for over 40 years with Cambodian government support, noting that Thailand attempted to resolve the matter through bilateral mechanisms and Thai law but received no cooperation from Cambodia.

Regarding migrant workers, the military confirmed that approximately 900,000 Cambodian workers returned home voluntarily following an appeal from the Cambodian government, and emphasized that Thailand has consistently cared for Cambodian migrant workers. The military called on Cambodia to address its own problems responsibly rather than distort facts to harm Thailand's image, and urged UN mechanisms to present balanced information verified by both parties rather than relying on information from one side alone.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchat Chomklin has ordered eight eastern provinces to prepare comprehensive defenses against both flooding and drought threats. At a meeting on August 4, 2025, Suchat chaired the first session of the Eastern Region Committee for Flood and Drought Prevention and Management to implement Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's policy directing all agencies to take proactive measures, integrate efforts across sectors, and minimize impact on residents.

Suchat revealed that the committee has established coordinated working guidelines across eight eastern provinces: Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chon Buri, Sa Kaew, and Nakhon Nayok. All agencies must strengthen monitoring systems, develop warning alert infrastructure, ready equipment and personnel, prepare emergency response plans, establish command centers, and set up evacuation shelters to enable rapid assistance to the public when emergencies occur.

Regarding drought management, the minister emphasized integrated water resource management for both short and long-term periods, close situation tracking, and prioritizing provision of drinking water and household water supplies to residents. The committee will also survey damages and provide assistance according to government regulations. All operations must align with the prime minister's directives, with each province required to maintain full personnel readiness, equipment availability, and operational plans to respond immediately to any crisis and reduce losses while maintaining public confidence. The first committee meeting follows the prime minister's recent appointment of regional flood and drought prevention committees, with the next progress review meeting scheduled for August 10, 2025.

A motorcyclist attacked a driver in a viral video incident, spitting on and smashing the side mirror of a Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Coupe Special Edition before fleeing. The victim filed a police complaint with Buddhisamnon police, who have issued a summons for the suspect, identified as Mr. Get, and are gathering evidence for legal proceedings. The suspect has since made his social media accounts private amid heavy criticism.

The damaged vehicle is one of only 120 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC Coupe Special Edition units in Thailand, and just 18 in blue. Initial estimates put repair costs at 70,000–100,000 baht for genuine mirror replacement, labor, and sensor recalibration, pending official inspection. Mechanic "Brother V10" from V10 Garage in Pathum Thani, who has serviced the same model, clarified that while parts are not rare, the premium vehicle's genuine components, labor, and electronic sensor adjustments remain expensive. Social media users widely agreed that despite part availability, repair costs for premium vehicles remain substantial, and the perpetrator may face significant liability if the service center confirms full replacement is needed.

Thailand's basketball scene is buzzing with the announcement of the "ULTIMATE THAILAND 3X3 SERIES 2026," a major FIBA-sanctioned 3x3 Quest tournament jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), Basketball Association of Thailand, and Tero Entertainment. The competition reinforces Thailand's growing basketball fever through an international platform that gives Thai athletes the opportunity to compete on the world stage. Top teams will compete fiercely for the championship title, prize money worth 120,000 baht, and most importantly, qualification and tickets to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 in Dubai, along with flights and accommodation.

The ULTIMATE THAILAND 3X3 SERIES 2026 will accept entries in two divisions:

- Open Men (OPEN MEN): Accepting 12 teams to compete for the champion title, 120,000 baht in prize money, and a spot at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 in Dubai with flights and accommodation included.

- U18 Men (U18 MEN): Accepting 12 teams to identify young talent and develop players for Thailand's future U23 national team.

Registration opened immediately and runs through August 14, 2026. For more information, contact Tero Sports via Facebook. The tournament takes place September 5-6 at Central Ayutthaya shopping mall with free admission for all spectators.