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Police

Navy Seizes 300kg Ice Worth $10M in Nong Khai Bust

Navy patrol units in Nong Khai arrested one suspect and seized 300kg of methamphetamine worth approximately $10 million near the Mekong River in a coordinated anti-trafficking operation.

Navy Seizes 300kg Ice Worth $10M in Nong Khai Bust
30 Jul Khaosod

On July 30, 2025, Navy spokesman Pol. Capt. Parich Ratanachiyphan revealed that the Mekong River patrol unit in Nong Khai, coordinating with regional security agencies, successfully intercepted drug smugglers in Sangkhom District, approximately 3 kilometers from the Mekong River. Officers arrested one suspect and seized one vehicle along with approximately 300 kilograms of ice valued at around 300 million baht. The suspect and evidence have been handed over to investigators for prosecution, with authorities pursuing leads on other gang members.

Pol. Capt. Parich stated that the successful operation resulted from coordinated intelligence work between the naval unit and regional security agencies conducting continuous surveillance and interdiction efforts along the Mekong River border. The seizure effectively disrupted cross-border drug trafficking and prevented 300 million baht worth of ice from entering Thai society.

The Thai Navy continues to intensify anti-drug and transnational crime operations through integrated cooperation with all agencies to maintain border security and protect the safety and property of Thai citizens.

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National

Fighter Rodtang Clarifies ONE Contract Row After Settlement

Thai boxing star Rodtang Jitmuangnon settled a high-profile dispute with ONE Championship, clarifying that no employee forged his signature, and has re-signed with the organization to make his comeback.

Fighter Rodtang Clarifies ONE Contract Row After Settlement
30 Jul Khaosod

Thai boxing star Rodtang Jitmuangnon posted a clarification statement after settling disputes with ONE Championship and returning to sign a new contract with the organization. He confirmed that no ONE employee forged his signature and pledged to make a comeback as the best version of himself.

Rodtang and ONE Championship had clashed over his claims that someone had forged his signature, prompting ONE to file legal action in three countries. In Thailand, the company pursued a defamation case demanding 542 million baht in damages. The dispute has now been resolved, and the 29-year-old fighter has re-signed to return to ONE's stage.

In his Facebook post, Rodtang addressed the controversy once more, mentioning a group of people who entered his life with ill intent and distanced himself from them. He clarified that ONE had consistently paid him above the contractual amount and that no one in the organization had forged his signature. He apologized to Timo Ruge, ONE's head of combat sports, for any misunderstanding.

Rodtang expressed sincere regret for any damage caused to ONE, especially over recent months, stating that winning the world championship again would be the best proof of his sincerity. He vowed to bring honor and pride back to Thailand and the Jitmuangnon camp, promising the world would see him at his strongest. "The Iron Man is back," he concluded.

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National

Thailand-China Transportation Tech Station Launches EV Training

GAC AION Thailand opens a training center at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan in Nakhon Ratchasima to develop skilled technicians for the electric vehicle industry through collaboration with Chinese and Thai institutions.

Thailand-China Transportation Tech Station Launches EV Training
30 Jul Khaosod

GAC AION Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to developing Thailand's new energy vehicle industry by officially opening the Thailand-China Transportation Technology Station at the RMUTI-CHELOVE EV Training Center at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan in Nakhon Ratchasima. The station was established through collaboration with Tianjin Transportation Technical College, the Global Sustainable Transport Innovation Knowledge Center (GSTIKC), and the Thailand Innovation and Sustainable Development Association to develop quality personnel and upgrade Thai labor capabilities to international standards.

Ryan Zhang, After-Sales Service Director and Customer Service Manager at GAC AION Thailand, stated that sustainable growth in the new energy vehicle industry requires personnel with theoretical knowledge, workplace safety understanding, and practical experience, particularly in high-voltage electrical systems, battery systems, electric drive systems, fault diagnosis, and after-sales service. The event featured certification awards for 5 model instructors and 17 first-batch trainees who completed both theoretical and practical training in high-voltage systems, battery technology, electric propulsion, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new energy vehicles.

Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed under the Engineering Practice Innovation Project (EPIP) between Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Tianjin Transportation Technical College, and the Thailand Innovation and Sustainable Development Association to jointly develop curricula and professional standards for the new energy vehicle industry.

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Tourism

SJM Offers Premium Golf Packages for Macau Open 2026

SJM Resort is offering luxury golf packages for the 2026 Macau Open (October 15-18), with options to compete in pro-am rounds or watch from VIP lounges at partner resorts. Bookings open through October 5, 2025, starting from 4,988 Macanese

SJM Offers Premium Golf Packages for Macau Open 2026
30 Jul Khaosod

SJM Resort, the title sponsor of the SJM Macau Open golf tournament for the fourth consecutive year, is offering golf fans exclusive premium packages to experience the event from October 15-18. To enhance the viewing and participation experience, SJM has prepared two levels of luxury hotel packages providing guests with elevated experiences, whether competing in pro-am rounds with world-class professional golfers or watching from a VIP lounge with stunning golf course views and memorable experiences at the private Lisboa Lounge. Bookings are open now through October 5, 2025, with limited availability.

Pro-Am Experience Package Check-in dates: October 13-18, 2025 Price: Starting at 5,700++ Macanese patacas for a 2-night stay Package includes: • Luxury accommodation at Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU, or Palazzo Versace Macau • Breakfast for two guests • Access to an official welcome dinner for two • Participation in one pro-am round (one guest) with spectator privileges • Facility access at Macau Golf & Country Club for two during the pro-am • Tournament admission with VIP lounge access at Lisboa Lounge for two • Shuttle service between the golf club and Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau

Lisboa Lounge Experience Package Check-in dates: October 14-18, 2025 Price: Starting at 4,988++ Macanese patacas for a 2-night stay Package includes: • Luxury accommodation at Grand Lisboa Palace Macau, THE KARL LAGERFELD MACAU, or Palazzo Versace Macau • Breakfast for two guests • Tournament admission with VIP lounge access at Lisboa Lounge for two • Shuttle service between the golf club and hotel

Direct Booking Benefits Room guests receive a 200 pataca retail voucher per person per stay; suite guests receive 300 patacas. Suite guests at Grand Lisboa Palace also enjoy unlimited canapés and beverages for two hours daily (3:00-5:30 p.m.) at the GLP Lobby Lounge.

For bookings or inquiries, contact +853 8881 8000 or visit https://www.grandlisboapalace.com/en/offers/sjm-macao-open-2026-package.

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Police

Myanmar Woman Arrested for Illegal Work at Phuket Grocery

Chalong police arrested a Myanmar woman working illegally at a Phuket grocery store after residents reported she was handling sales without proper work authorization.

Myanmar Woman Arrested for Illegal Work at Phuket Grocery
30 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket — Police in Chalong have arrested a Myanmar woman accused of working illegally at a local grocery store, in violation of her work permit. The Chalong Police told the Phuket Express. The arrest followed a tip-off from residents who reported that a foreign worker was handling sales and payments at the shop. Investigators organized an […] Chalong Police Nab Myanmar Woman for Illegal Grocery Work -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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National

Insurance Firm Covers Repatriation Costs for Deceased Partner

Sompo Insurance Thailand will fully cover repatriation costs for deceased partner Baworthat Pengsuk from Georgia to Thailand, while his remaining insurance claims undergo review by authorities.

Insurance Firm Covers Repatriation Costs for Deceased Partner
30 Jul Khaosod

Sompo Insurance Thailand mourns the passing of Baworthat Pengsuk, known as Hulun Solo, and offers deepest condolences to his family. Following notification of his death, the company immediately coordinated with the Insurance Commission and internal departments. The firm is actively reaching out to his family and loved ones to provide support and assistance, while coordinating with partners in Georgia to arrange his body's repatriation to Thailand at the company's full expense, as a mark of respect for their valued business partner. Other insurance coverage claims under his policy remain under fact-checking review by relevant authorities and will be processed according to policy terms and conditions. The company has not yet concluded its assessment and will continue monitoring progress closely.

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Regional

Thai Commander Monitors Myanmar Fighting at Mae Sot Border

A Thai military commander visited the Mae Sot border area in Tak province to monitor clashes between Myanmar military forces and ethnic armed groups, distributing supplies to troops and emphasizing the need for heightened border security re

Thai Commander Monitors Myanmar Fighting at Mae Sot Border
30 Jul Khaosod

On July 30, 2025, General Prasarn Hen Prasert, Commander of the Nakhon Ratchasima Task Force, along with several deputy commanders and officers from the 346th Border Patrol Police Squadron, visited the Mae Sot district border area in Tak province to monitor the Thailand-Myanmar border situation. The delegation traveled to the Saksorn operating base (Unit 1411) and the Mae Gon Gen checkpoint in Maha Wan subdistrict to track clashes between Myanmar military forces and opposing ethnic minority armed groups occurring across from Mae Gon Gen village. They received briefings on the situation and the important work being carried out by border security units.

During the visit, the commander distributed morale-boosting supplies to troops on duty in the area to strengthen their commitment to border security operations. General Prasarn stressed that all units must continuously monitor developments, maintain emergency response readiness, and coordinate closely with other security agencies and community leaders to protect the lives and property of people living along the border with full capability.

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Police

Woman Claims Lottery Ticket Vanished Before 6 Million Baht Prize Win

A woman claims a lottery vendor lost her pre-ordered ticket worth 6 million baht after it won first prize in Thailand's June 16 drawing, but conflicting accounts from two vendors have left the dispute unresolved.

Woman Claims Lottery Ticket Vanished Before 6 Million Baht Prize Win
30 Jul Khaosod

A woman from Prang Ku district, Sisaket province, claims she pre-ordered government lottery ticket number 287184 for the June 16 drawing but never received it from the vendor. She later learned that the ticket had won the first-prize jackpot worth 6 million baht, sparking widespread public controversy.

The woman, Yom, provided journalists with documentation and evidence including LINE message exchanges and contact history with lottery vendors. She explained that on June 15, the day before the drawing, she had called vendor Daeng to order a ticket ending in 184, but Daeng's stand did not have it. Daeng then said the number was available from another vendor named Jeen. However, after the drawing results were announced, conflicting accounts emerged: Jeen claimed she never kept the ticket, while Daeng insisted she had set it aside. On June 18, Daeng brought a different number (684) and claimed she couldn't find the original, eventually saying "I thought I sold it, but I found it today." Yom refused to accept the wrong number and did not pay.

Yom subsequently learned that one lottery ticket from the stand had won first prize with a village headman in the area, though the whereabouts of the second ticket remained unclear. She expressed suspicion based on her own investigation that the ticket may have been claimed the night of June 16, and noted that Daeng had recently purchased a car despite having previously appeared to be in poor financial condition. When journalists visited the Agricultural Bank branch in Prang Ku to speak with Jeen, the second vendor provided transaction records via LINE to assert her innocence. She stated she had no prior knowledge of Yom's order through Daeng and clarified that Yom typically contacted her directly. Jeen explained her standard practice was to photograph tickets for customer verification via LINE, which she said should have occurred if Yom had genuinely ordered through her. The conflicting accounts between the two vendors remain unresolved.

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Police

Police Bust Unlicensed Dental Clinic Operating Over 10 Years in Buriram

Police in Buriram arrested three suspects operating an unlicensed dental clinic for over a decade, seizing equipment and medications after a patient discovered the absence of standard X-ray machines. The unqualified practitioners risked exp

Police Bust Unlicensed Dental Clinic Operating Over 10 Years in Buriram
30 Jul Khaosod

On July 30, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Jaruas Siriliang, commander of Muang Buriram Police Station, coordinated with consumer protection officers from the Buriram Provincial Health Office to raid and arrest suspects who illegally posed as dentists and operated an unlicensed dental clinic, creating public safety risks in the area.

Dr. Yutthana Suriya, the provincial health officer, explained that the operation was triggered by a public tip about a clinic in the Buriram Municipality area providing teeth whitening, cosmetic bracing, and dental treatment without proper licensing or professional credentials. During the raid, officers arrested three individuals caught actively treating patients inside the commercial building. Officers also seized dental equipment, medications, anesthetics, and non-standard cosmetic bracing devices. Such operations by unqualified practitioners using unsterilized equipment pose serious risks to patients, including bloodstream infections and hepatitis virus transmission.

A 19-year-old patient, identified as Ms. A, revealed she had found the clinic on social media seeking orthodontic treatment. She noticed the absence of standard dental X-rays and questioned staff, who claimed it was a new orthodontic innovation. Upon inspection of the X-ray room, she found only a bed with no X-ray machine, prompting her to alert authorities.

Suspect Kai (pseudonym), 28, confessed the clinic had operated for over 10 years, claiming to be awaiting a license from the provincial health office. He admitted he had no dental education and no dentistry credentials whatsoever.

Dr. Yutthana urged the public to verify proper medical facility licenses and credentials before seeking dental services, warning that unlicensed clinics risk serious infections such as hepatitis and permanent damage to oral structures. Authorities initially charged the suspects with operating a medical facility without qualified professionals and practicing dentistry without authorization, with cases forwarded for further legal prosecution.

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National

Thai Stock Market Falls 26.36 Points as Delta Drags Index

Thailand's stock market fell 1.62% to 1,598.11 points on July 30, dragged down by a 7.37% plunge in Delta, the country's most-traded stock, amid global semiconductor weakness and Middle East tensions.

Thai Stock Market Falls 26.36 Points as Delta Drags Index
30 Jul Khaosod

Trinity Securities reported that the Thai stock market on July 30, 2025 closed at 1,598.11 points, down 26.36 points or 1.62% from the previous day, trading between 1,587.29 and 1,616.06 points with a total trading value of 112,047.42 billion baht. The market faced significant pressure from Delta, which fell 7.37% and is the highest trading value stock on the market, with major impact on the index. This aligns with selling pressure in foreign markets where semiconductor and technology stocks face concerns over earnings and valuations. Middle East tensions also pushed global oil prices higher, which while benefiting upstream energy stocks, increased concerns about inflation and business costs, particularly for transport, petrochemical, and energy-intensive industries. Foreign investors sold a net 1,739.41 million baht, domestic institutions sold a net 1,191.43 million baht, and securities accounts sold a net 3,424.73 million baht, while domestic retail investors bought a net 6,355.57 million baht. Top traded stocks included Delta (down 7.37% to 264 baht, 11,119.74 million baht traded), True (up 5.04% to 14.60 baht, 8,388.14 million baht traded), KBANK (flat at 242 baht, 5,884.10 million baht traded), KTB (down 1.72% to 42.75 baht), and Gulf (up 0.77% to 65.75 baht). Key market drivers included Delta's sharp decline weighing heavily on the index, negative sentiment in chip and AI stocks reflecting foreign semiconductor weakness, Middle East tensions raising oil prices and inflation concerns, and net selling by three major investor groups offset entirely by retail buying.

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Tourism

Tourism Authority Urges Calm Over Italy-China Fan Dispute

Thailand's Tourism Authority is urging calm over an online dispute involving Italian and Chinese tourists, warning that the conflict could damage the country's tourism image if allowed to escalate with major markets.

Tourism Authority Urges Calm Over Italy-China Fan Dispute
30 Jul Khaosod

Thailand's Tourism Authority director Thapanee Keatpaibol said an online dispute involving foreign tourists and fan communities from Italy and China should not be allowed to spiral into a "single drop of honey" that damages the country's tourism image and confidence. She stressed that the incident reflects individual behavior and should not be generalized as representative of an entire nation. The authority is urging careful communication on the matter, as prolonged conflict could harm relations with major tourism markets like China and Italy, and has called for all parties to end the dispute and learn from it. Meanwhile, the authority is watching for potential third-party exploitation—from competing tourism destinations—that may attempt to use social media backlash to undermine Thailand's image. However, current assessments show no broader impact on Thailand's overall tourism sector. The authority has instructed event organizers to exercise greater caution on sensitive issues to prevent similar incidents in the future, while maintaining its existing strategy of using culture and soft power to elevate Thai tourism and ensure long-term sustainability.

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