A nursing student reported being sexually assaulted by a Grab driver in Udon Thani province on July 25. The 20-year-old victim, identified as Ms. A, said she called a ride-share car to reach a dormitory in Udon Thani city. The driver, a man she called "Tern," aged 30–35, initially told her to cancel the app order due to payment issues but offered to drive her anyway for 67 baht cash. During the drive, the driver repeatedly asked personal questions about her work, age, school, and relationship status. He then ordered her twice to move to the front seat, which she refused. On the third demand, he spoke harshly and pulled over near a school, forcing her to comply. Once she sat in front, he began touching her legs, rubbing upward to her stomach and chest, though he did not reach under her clothes. When she protested, he claimed the vehicle's dark tint would prevent anyone from seeing inside. He then pressured her to call her friend and say she would arrive late so he could take her somewhere private. When her friend called, she told them what was happening. Frightened, she managed to convince the driver she would see him later, saying she needed to visit her friend first and that her friend had errands to run. She exchanged Line contact information with him under duress. The victim has filed a police complaint and posted her account on Facebook as a warning to other women using ride-sharing services.

On July 26, 2025, Deputy Police Lieutenant Suwat Nammongkol, head of the Buriram Provincial Police drug suppression unit, led a joint operation involving multiple police units, special forces, and military personnel. Officers raided a residence in Mueang Faek subdistrict, Lamplaimat district, Buriram province, and arrested Nithikorn, 20, and Surasit, 39. Police seized 24,491 methamphetamine tablets, a .22 caliber handgun, and three rounds of ammunition. The arrests came after officers pursued leads from previous drug busts in the province, which led them to identify the pair as major methamphetamine dealers sourcing drugs from Laotian suppliers. During the arrest, Nithikorn attempted to flee and reached for the pistol at his waist, but officers quickly subdued and detained him before he could draw the weapon. Both suspects were taken for further questioning before being handed over to Thamenochai Police Station with charges to be filed under relevant laws.

More than 100 villagers gathered on the morning of July 26, 2025, to force out a deputy abbot at a temple in Huai Krot subdistrict, Sankhaburi district, Chainat province. Police arrived to maintain order after receiving the report. The deputy had been appointed by the ailing abbot to oversee chanting and coordinate merit-making ceremonies, but conflicts arose with another senior monk over scheduling and the deputy's conduct.

The deputy explained that he had been managing ceremonies for about two months before problems emerged with the other senior monk regarding how ceremonies were scheduled. He claimed he had attempted to clarify his duties according to his appointment letter, but the other monk did not listen. He noted the issue had been reported to provincial authorities. The abbot has been seriously ill following brain surgery and cannot sign documents.

The opposing senior monk countered that villagers and funeral hosts had indicated they did not want the deputy monk to lead chanting, yet the deputy allegedly approached families asking why they had not invited him. This accumulated frustration led to the gathering.

After tensions escalated and initial negotiations failed, the sub-district headman and the abbot from a neighboring temple arrived to mediate discussions in the temple's assembly hall, with police standing by for security. A resolution was reached: the deputy monk would temporarily relocate to another temple for the Buddhist Lent period, with his departure scheduled for July 27, 2025. Villagers accepted this compromise and dispersed peacefully, though some residents called for further investigation into other aspects of the dispute.

Thailand's navy commander has ordered all units in Narathiwat province to heighten security measures across all dimensions with intensified patrols and 24-hour surveillance. Navy Spokesperson Parutch Rattanaichaiphan revealed on July 26, 2025 that the navy is closely monitoring the security situation in Narathiwat and coordinating with the Army, Fourth Army Region, Narathiwat special task force, the Maritime National Interests Command Centre, and all security agencies to protect civilians and restore public confidence.

The navy has held continuous meetings to assess the situation and prepare appropriate support measures. Following this assessment, the navy has upgraded security measures across all sectors by increasing patrols and inspections on sea and land, strengthening port and military facility protection, and preparing naval forces and medical teams for immediate deployment. The measures also include stricter area control, checkpoint establishment, emergency response drills, and close coordination among all units. All agencies maintain the highest priority for the safety of civilians, military personnel, and government officials, with enhanced surveillance of residential areas and key locations, ongoing criminal tracking, and unrest prevention efforts.

The navy spokesperson further stated that the navy commander, as operational commander, has instructed all units to carry out their duties with care and vigilance while maintaining troop morale and placing public safety as the top priority. "The navy affirms that all units continue to perform at full capacity, monitoring the situation 24 hours a day and standing ready to support all sectors so that people can live with confidence, as civilian safety is our most important mission," the spokesperson concluded.

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Phuket – A drunk Myanmar driving incident in Thalang, left two Thai nationals dead and two others injured after a Myanmar man, heavily intoxicated, crashed his black Suzuki jeep into multiple motorcycles. The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night (July 25th),they received reports of a serious collision near […] Drunk Myanmar Driver Causes Fatal Car Crash in Phuket Killing Two People, Injuring Two Others -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) announced on July 26 that it detected unauthorized access to personal information of users in its TSD Investor Portal system, resulting in a partial data leak. TSD immediately blocked access to the affected system and stopped the data breach, while also strengthening cybersecurity monitoring measures. Following discovery of the incident, TSD followed legal procedures, including reporting to relevant regulatory authorities and notifying potentially affected data owners. The company confirmed that the incident did not impact securities trading, financial information, or assets under TSD's safekeeping. TSD recommends users exercise caution regarding suspicious emails, SMS messages, and phone calls attempting to solicit information, and avoid clicking links or sharing passwords and personal data with unknown sources. Users are also advised to change passwords regularly. For inquiries, users can contact TSD Contact Center at 0-2009-9999 or visit https://www.set.or.th/th/about/contact-us/contact-center, or reach out to their securities firm for questions about trading accounts.