Rodtang Jitmuangnon, the legendary Muay Thai champion, has announced plans to return to competition on October 28, though he has not yet revealed which promotion will host his bout. The comeback announcement arrives amid ongoing legal battles with ONE Championship, which sued him for defamation and breach of contract in Thailand, Singapore, and Japan. His return follows a recent loss to Japanese boxer Takeru Segawa at ONE Samurai 1.

In a personal Facebook post, Rodtang stated: "On October 28, I step back into the ring with one purpose—to reclaim my pride, honor my country, and remind the world what the fighting spirit of Thailand truly means. Every day until then is dedicated to recovery, discipline, and relentless training. I'm pushing myself to return in the best shape of my life, because when the bell rings, there will be no excuses—only heart, determination, and the will to win. October 28. The comeback begins. Be ready."

SARABURI — On July 8, 2026, police in Saraburi arrested a 42-year-old man accused of attacking two officers with an iron bar following a viral social media video of the incident.

The attack occurred on the evening of July 6 outside Jikko Saraburi, a rice porridge restaurant on Phichai Road near the irrigation canal route toward Sao Hai district in Pak Phriao subdistrict, Mueang Saraburi district.

A Facebook video posted by user "Madame Mam" showed a shirtless man in shorts running across the road before confronting two patrol officers from Mueang Saraburi Police Station. The suspect allegedly struck one officer, causing him to fall, then chased and attacked another officer before fleeing into darkness.

Mueang Saraburi Police issued a public alert identifying the suspect as Mr. Bee Sae Ho, 42, described as approximately 160 centimetres tall with a medium build, often seen shirtless and wearing shorts in the municipal area. Police obtained a court warrant for his arrest.

On the evening of July 7, residents reported sightings of a man matching the description in Nong Saeng district. After reviewing CCTV footage, police tracked the suspect to a roadside pavilion and arrested him around 23:00 on July 7. During questioning, the suspect provided inconsistent answers. A urine test showed no narcotics.

The suspect faces charges of assaulting officials while performing their duties, resisting or obstructing officials by force while armed, and damaging property.

According to Pol. Col. Sakchai Kraweeradechachai, superintendent of Mueang Saraburi Police Station, two officers sustained injuries. Pol. Lt. Boonchaliao suffered a split lip requiring five stitches after being hit with the iron bar, while Pol. Sgt. Major Poramet suffered facial injuries. Both officers received medical treatment and recovered at home.

Sakchai noted the suspect had been detained multiple times for causing disturbances in Mueang Saraburi but had never previously displayed such aggression toward officers or the public. Police said it remains unclear whether the suspect has a mental health condition and indicated specialists would conduct further evaluation.

On July 8, 2025, thousands of residents from Nong Khao subdistrict in Tha Muang district, Kanchanaburi, gathered at Intharanarm temple to sign a petition opposing the mineral processing plant planned for Village 7 of the subdistrict. Former MP Chatraphan Detchkitsoonthorn, leading the opposition, took journalists to inspect the construction site and pointed out its dangerous proximity to an irrigation canal fed by the Mae Kllong Dam—a critical water source for municipal water supplies in Nong Khao and Phanom Thuan districts, as well as for rice farming across tens of thousands of acres that extend into Suphan Buri province.

Residents fear that wastewater leaks from mineral processing could contaminate the irrigation canal and harm hundreds of thousands of people. They also worry about air pollution from dust and the facility's impact on Nong Khao, designated as a cultural and green village known for its natural beauty and artistic heritage. Community leaders expressed skepticism about the factory's wastewater treatment systems, citing the unresolved Klity mining case, which involved a 20-year legal battle but ultimately failed to adequately compensate affected residents or restore damaged natural resources. Residents are calling for the project to be abandoned entirely.

Village headman Thanapol Thieng-trong of Nong Khao noted that while the factory claimed to have conducted a community consultation that concluded on July 3, the announcement came as a surprise to residents in surrounding areas. Construction has already advanced significantly in just days, suggesting preparations were made well before the consultation process began.

On July 8, 2025, at Army headquarters, General Chaiyapruks Duangpratham, the Army Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Internal Security Command (ISOC), explained the agency's scope following remarks by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Duangpratham clarified that ISOC is not limited to solving problems in southern border provinces but addresses security challenges nationwide by coordinating various specialized agencies and experts. The ISOC serves as a central hub integrating government units working together on security matters and assisting citizens affected by national security threats, including drug trafficking.

Duangpratham acknowledged that PM advisor Wan Muhammadnor Matha has the right to question and suggest improvements during parliamentary budget deliberations, which is the proper role of government oversight. He explained that ISOC employs approximately 1,000 personnel at its central office, with 170 permanent civil servants and others temporarily assigned from agencies like the Border Patrol Police and Ministry of Education.

The general noted that while ISOC may not be essential, someone must coordinate these security functions. He acknowledged government criticism about recent violent incidents—mothers and children killed, soldiers shot, police murdered, schoolchildren killed—and emphasized these are the real concerns requiring public cooperation. He stated that over 22 years, the security situation has cost many lives, and he remains committed to resolving these problems.

A thin, tall food delivery rider kicked a 61-year-old woman lying injured on the road on July 8, 2025, following a motorcycle collision at a U-turn point on Srichan Road in Ban Bakhao, Khon Kaen. The incident was filmed and shared on social media, sparking debate about whether the rider's actions were excessive. The collision caused injuries and scattered the rider's food delivery box across the street. After angrily pacing back and forth, the rider kicked the elderly woman with his left foot before a good Samaritan intervened to separate them.

The victim, Ms. Somphan Uylua, 61, suffered wounds to her head and left foot and received first aid including neck stabilization before being transported to Khon Kaen Hospital. According to Colonel Yotsawat Kaewsubthanit, commander of Muang Khon Kaen Police Station, the suspect is a 24-year-old food delivery rider operating a blue Yamaha motorcycle with registration number 1GL-816 from Maha Sarakham. He sought treatment at Khon Kaen Ram Hospital and is currently under police investigation with his parents having contacted investigators.