On July 8, 2026, Suriya Ya, 40, met with police at Samut Prakan City Station to file charges after her son, Boss, a sixth-grader, was severely beaten by a teacher, resulting in bruises and fever with no justifiable cause.

After the incident, she took her son to the hospital where doctors confirmed bruising on his elbow and left shoulder. The mother is demanding two key things: first, a clear explanation from the teacher and school about why such violence was used on a child, as the teacher claimed in a message it was only light disciplinary tapping and didn't expect the child's skin to bruise so easily—an excuse she finds unacceptable. Second, she wants concrete measures from the school and relevant agencies to address her child's physical and mental wellbeing from this violent incident, and assurance that the school will be a safe place for students.

She is pursuing charges against the teacher for assault and violations of the Child Protection Act of 2003.

Suriya Ya explained that on the day of the incident, the classroom television broke, so the teacher had students move to an upper classroom. While her son was retrieving items from the second floor, the teacher came down speaking inappropriately, scolded him for taking too long, and immediately began hitting him without cause. Other students were also struck by this teacher.

When she tried to contact the teacher through the school's group chat for his phone number, only the homeroom teacher helped. After receiving a message from the teacher claiming her son might have fragile skin that bruises easily, she rejected this excuse entirely. She emphasized that if punishment is warranted, the teacher should give a warning first, not resort to physical violence.

Her son is currently ill and running a fever. The school administration and principal have not yet contacted her—only the homeroom teacher has coordinated. She plans to invite the school and teacher to meet and clarify measures at the police station. Disciplinary action remains the school's responsibility.

On July 8 at Parliament Building Room 402, the government assigned the National Sports Development Fund to coordinate with relevant agencies to secure funding for the national youth football tournament, Prime Minister Youth League, and to advance modern sports science and technology, specifically DNA genetic testing, for developing and enhancing Thai athletes' capabilities.

The operational approach was presented to the parliamentary sports committee, with Deputy Parliament Speaker Lertsakdi Patthanasakul and Sports Committee Chair Chakphan Piyaprompibuol and fellow commissioners listening and exchanging views to ensure efficient project implementation and maximum benefit for youth sports development.

The meeting included representatives from the Sports Authority of Thailand, Department of Physical Education, National University of Sports, Thai Football Association, and National Sports Development Fund. Participants included Physical Education Department Director Mongkol Vimlarat, National Sports Development Fund Manager Thanukiat Chanchoem, National University of Sports Director Patthinawitch Pothikas, Professional Sports Development Director Nantapol Tongnilphan, and Thai Football Association Secretary-General Ekkapol Pholnavy.

The meeting established a five-agency collaboration framework where the National Sports Development Fund provides budgets and promotes sports science including DNA testing for athlete development. The Thai Football Association organizes Prime Minister Youth League from district to national levels while linking athlete databases with FIFA Talent ID. The Physical Education Department drives regional competitions and athlete data collection, the National University of Sports provides facilities and develops coaches and referees, while the Sports Authority of Thailand selects and advances athletes to professional clubs and national teams, creating a comprehensive youth football development system.

Deputy Parliament Speaker Lertsakdi Patthanasakul stated, "We must thank the National Sports Development Fund, especially its manager, for driving the Youth League competition with genuine understanding of the project's vision and goals. Emphasizing youth football development foundations is a crucial starting point that gives us hope Thai youth will receive systematic development with a pathway to the senior national team. We appreciate all agencies for dedicating time to this integrated effort toward concrete and sustainable youth football advancement."

National Sports Development Fund Manager Thanukiat Chanchoem stated, "Our fund's role in the Prime Minister Youth League is to secure budget support for all participating agencies' operations while addressing problems from past tournaments, particularly incorporating DNA testing.

Police Officers Honored For Outstanding Crime Prevention Work

On July 8, 2026, Deputy Police Commissioner General Charun Gophattana presided over a meeting with the committee established under Royal Thai Police Order No. 83/2569 (dated February 27, 2025) to select outstanding police officers for 2569. The committee and relevant officials met on July 6 to assess police personnel who performed exceptionally in crime prevention and law enforcement support work during 2569.

Selection results by rank are as follows: Police Captain rank: Police Captain Pramote Chanbunkaew, Commander of Phetchkasem Police Station; Police Lieutenant rank: Police Lieutenant Kittiphan Thanstangjunchay, Deputy Commander of Tao Poon Police Station; Sergeant rank: Police Sergeant Rachata Pumphanmuan, Sergeant of Metropolitan Police; Deputy Sergeant rank: Police Corporal Piyaswat Sawatdimasai, Deputy Commander of Lumpini Police Station; Constable rank: Police Corporal Kritthakorn Longlor, Shift Commander of Phra Khanong Police Station.

On July 8, 2025, the Chachoengsao Provincial Employment Office coordinated with relevant agencies to investigate Myanmar nationals illegally operating as labor brokers and bringing foreign workers to an unauthorized employment permit service center in Khlong Kiao District, Ban Bueng, Chachoengsao Province.

Chachoengsao Provincial Employment Officer Phuravorn Tosinkhro assigned police officers and labor officials to investigate. The team included Pol. Sergeant Major Jullee Namfang of the 155th Border Control Unit, labor academics Naratip Suttidham and Krachornsak Chanthong, along with foreign worker supervision officers from the Chachoengsao Provincial Labor Office and the National Operations Center for Combating Human Trafficking.

The investigation revealed four Myanmar nationals—one man and three women—engaged in illegal activity. They worked as office staff and drove vehicles shuttling Myanmar clients, operating what appeared to be a foreign labor document processing service.

All four were transferred to Khlong Kiao Police Station for prosecution under charges of working without a proper work permit or exceeding authorized work categories, violating Section 8, Penalties Section 101 of the same law. Authorities seized one four-door pickup truck, three laptop computers, and five sets of live-streaming lighting equipment, forwarding them as evidence for further investigation.

An ammonia leak occurred at an ice factory in Khao Phra subdistrict, Derm Bang Nang Buat district, Suphanburi province on July 8, 2026. The facility is located near schools and communities, prompting authorities to evacuate students and residents from the risk zone. A total of 36 people were taken to hospital, including 2 teachers, 1 local official, 10 students, 10 factory workers, 3 civilians, 3 disaster relief officers, and 6 municipal staff. They experienced eye irritation, nasal irritation, and chest tightness. Two nearby schools—Derm Bang Nang Buat Kindergarten (approximately 300 meters away) and Dhammachoti Education School (approximately 1,000 meters away)—evacuated students to safety.

Investigation revealed the leak stemmed from damaged ammonia piping that was scheduled for replacement. Factory management stated they conduct regular inspections of valves and piping, with safety equipment installed throughout the system to mitigate leakage risks. Authorities from the Pollution Control Department measured ammonia concentrations in the surrounding air to assess public health impacts. The valve was successfully closed and the situation returned to normal.

Industry Minister Weerawut Silpaarcha confirmed the ammonia leaked from a 120-ton ice production machine's storage tank during valve maintenance. He stated that while 36 people required hospitalization, the situation is now controlled. An investigation is ongoing to determine if any workplace violations occurred, with potential penalties including facility closure under factory law.

On July 8, the government gazette published a royal proclamation granting special posthumous police rank promotions to 23 officers who died while performing their duties. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul endorsed the royal decree, which was announced on July 8, 2026.

The 23 promoted officers include:

1. Sergeant Major Barjerd Buddhacharin - promoted to Police General from October 9, 2024 2. Lieutenant Colonel Suwit Chuaydevrit - promoted to Police General from January 14, 2025 3. Colonel Prathan Khiowkham - promoted to Police General from April 25, 2025 4. Senior Sergeant Ammrit Upmraka - promoted to Police Major from April 9, 2025 5. Lieutenant Colonel Pantheep Moniwichirankul - promoted to Police Major from April 25, 2025

[Additional 18 officers listed with their respective promotions and effective dates]

In addition, five officers received special royal decorations:

1. Police Major Ammrit Upmraka - Tritabhorn Changphueak (White Elephant Medal) 2. Police General Suwit Chuaydevrit - Chaturothabhorn Changphueak (White Elephant Medal) 3. Police General Barjerd Buddhacharin - Chaturothabhorn Mongkut Thai (Thai Crown Medal) 4. Police Colonel Dorm Chuaydevrit - Benchamahorn Changphueak (White Elephant Medal) 5. Police Colonel Sorawit Chamchuen - Benchamahorn Mongkut Thai (Thai Crown Medal)

All awards became effective July 7, 2026. The proclamation was announced on July 8, 2026.