Petchjeeja, a ONE Championship kickboxing world champion and boxing camp owner, backs professional fighter Nabil Anane's bid to represent Thailand at the 2028 Olympics, stressing that advancement depends on ability, not connections.

In a personal Facebook post, Petchjeeja wrote: "I have competed and trained at the national team level before, so I understand well that becoming a national athlete or reaching national competition level is not easy. Everything must go through rigorous training, experience, competition, and importantly, proving oneself and passing the selection system."

Regarding Nabil, a fellow camp member and ONE Championship professional, Petchjeeja said: "For a professional athlete like Nabil to get a chance to compete in the Olympics is an excellent opportunity. Everyone knows that being an Olympic representative in each weight class requires passing training, competition, and selection processes—no one can skip these steps. Nabil's physical attributes, speed, fighting style, and existing experience make him a highly capable athlete. He has trained since childhood in both Thai boxing and Western boxing techniques over many years."

Petchjeeja continued: "If this is a good opportunity for him, he should receive it and use it to learn and develop further, especially in Western boxing technique and style. I don't see Nabil as having special connections or shortcuts to the Olympics. He still must pass the system like any other athlete. Several senior figures simply recognize his potential and believe he could develop into a Thai Olympic representative, so they want to support his training in Western boxing."

She concluded: "For me, what matters most is not why someone gets an opportunity, but whether they can prove themselves once they have it. Ultimately, an athlete's performance and ability in competition will answer everything."

Indonesia's Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics reported a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of East Nusa Tenggara Province on August 15 at 4:58 a.m. local time, with the epicenter located approximately 68 kilometers from Ende district at a depth of 15 kilometers. Multiple aftershocks followed the initial quake. Emergency services confirmed at least one death and four injured, with extensive damage reported across a wide area. The national disaster management agency initially advised residents in at-risk zones to evacuate to higher ground after the geophysics agency warned of a possible tsunami with waves measuring 0.5 to 3 meters. However, the tsunami warning was lifted at 8:42 a.m.

On August 14, Deputy Police Chief Samran Nual Ma directed an operation led by Deputy National Police Chief Siam Bunsorn, involving multiple senior officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau's Investigation Division, to search two small water shops in the Lat Krabang-Rom Klao area of Bangkok. The operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects: a 19-year-old man nicknamed Por from Lat Krabang; Krut, 28; Bhumi, 19; Ms. A, 17; and Ms. B, 16. Por was wanted under a warrant from the Bangkok Criminal Court dated June 5 for charges of gang rape and sexual assault. His record included previous cases involving attempted murder, weapons violations, and theft. The other four suspects faced charges related to harboring contraband goods, selling untaxed merchandise, selling unregistered pharmaceuticals, and distributing banned food products. Police seized approximately 60 bottles of bootleg water, 100 bottles of cough syrup, and 500 packs of smuggled cigarettes. The investigation began when an 18-year-old victim met a man online and arranged to meet at a water shop in the Rom Klao area on February 27. When she arrived, Por and two others assaulted her. Detective Thanyphon Chulphiphop, known as "Sergeant Jack," identified the suspect through his distinctive tiger tattoo while reviewing wanted persons. Despite his young age, Por had an extensive criminal history and outstanding warrants, making his case a priority for closure.

At 8 p.m. on August 14, Potha Ram Police Station in Ratchaburi received a report from motorcycle officer Phanupong Tan Keiang that he had spotted a man on a motorcycle carrying a rifle slung over his shoulder and began pursuing him along a canal-side road. Officers coordinated a close pursuit as the man rode onto the New Chamnan Temple bridge, then turned right toward Bang Ton subdistrict and entered a residential property. When officers arrived, the man abandoned his motorcycle and fled into the forest behind the house. Police cordoned off the area and searched but found nothing, so they withdrew and took the motorcycle back to the station for examination.

At 10:50 p.m., Deputy Investigation Officer Rattanin Keamsiddichaikul reported that someone had been electrocuted and injured inside a banana grove beside the house. Police Captain Phuchong Nronginthon was notified and led a team of investigators, emergency medical staff from Chetsamian Hospital, and Sawang Ratchaburi rescue volunteers to investigate.

Officers had the homeowner cut the power before discovering the body of Aek, 44, the house owner, dead with electrical burns on his right shin. Steel ball projectiles were found in a bag but no firearm was recovered. A 4-year-old boy, the dead man's son, was also electrocuted on his back and was injured. He was rushed to hospital and later transferred to Ratchaburi Central Hospital; his condition later stabilized.

Investigators found a large wire stretched approximately 20 meters from the house to an adjacent area, connected to the house's electrical supply. It is believed the man had set this as a trap to prevent officers from entering or arresting him, but he accidentally triggered it while fleeing through the area, causing his death. His 4-year-old son was also injured.

After the incident, police and motorcycle officers searched the forest behind the house, a remote area, for the rifle but found only a child's glasses, rusty leaf matter, and the young boy's sandals scattered in the forest.

Background checks revealed the deceased had two arrest warrants: one related to illegal firearms and one for electronic monitoring device tampering. Officers are still gathering evidence and searching for the missing firearm.

The dead man's younger brother stated that during the incident he was staying in another house within the same compound. He saw his brother ride a motorcycle into the house being chased by police on motorcycle and went out to help officers convince his brother to surrender, and assisted in searching the forest but found nothing. When police withdrew, he returned inside.

Around 10:30 p.m., he heard a child screaming, came out with a flashlight, and found his brother dead. His 4-year-old nephew told him he had been electrocuted. He traced the power source, found wires connected from the deceased's house, quickly cut the main switch, then helped his nephew and notified authorities.

Police initially suspect the deceased was the same man who fled on the motorcycle. The exact cause of death awaits autopsy results from a physician, and Sawang Ratchaburi rescue volunteers transported the body to Ratchaburi Central Hospital for detailed examination.

The Thai Volleyball Association has announced the roster for Thailand's women's volleyball team heading to the 2026 Asian Championship in China, where they will pursue a berth at the 2028 Olympic Games. The team will compete in Tianjin, China, from August 21-30, 2026.

The association has released the complete roster and coaching staff. Players include team captain Pornpan Kaetprachaya, Nattanischa Jaisaen, Piyanuch Paennoi, Kalyarat Kamwong, Jidapha Nahuahnong, Taddao Nukjaeng, Wimonrat Tanapun, Kannyarat Khuenmueang, Kaewkalya Komulthala, Pimpichaya Kokram, Chatchuon Moksri, Sipaporn Chantawisut, Ajcharaporn Kongyos, and Warisra Seetalaert.

Coaching and support staff include Amrin Bunkong (team manager), Kiarti Ratchatakrien (head coach), Theersak Nakprasong (assistant coach), Orouma Sittiruk (assistant coach), Shin Yoshida (assistant coach), Lt. Col. Dr. Anuvatana Wallaphapun (team physician), Dr. Suebsai Bunveerbut (sports psychology expert), Dr. Nathropee Pholyai (sports scientist), Ekkalak Pitisa (sports scientist), Sutamas Sutthiviriakul (physiotherapist), and Pannipa Chimchak (physiotherapist).

Thailand has been placed in Group B alongside Australia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan. The team departs Monday, August 17, 2026, on Thai Airways flight TG 614 at 10:00 a.m., arriving at Beijing International Airport at 3:45 p.m. local time.

The abbot of Wat Pa Adulyaram is urging people involved in an ongoing dispute to stay calm, control their emotions, and speak carefully. He has confirmed the temple and monastic order will not file counter-lawsuits regardless of how many cases they face.

On August 15, 2025, reporters visited the temple in the Kangsadal community in Khon Kaen, where monks and relatives continued normal religious activities under strict police and administrative security measures. Monks maintained their morning alms rounds, and community members continued their daily practice of offering food to the monks.

Abbot Phra Kru Adulasart Nithes said that everything that arises must pass away, and he wants the public to remain calm and not stress over the situation. Even he himself is not worried, he said, so he does not want supporters to be anxious. He asked everyone to smile and be at ease, noting that obstacles are a natural part of life for both the monastic and lay communities.

The abbot said that if someone speaks unkindly, those are their words alone, since everyone has a voice and can speak. He called on all parties to view each other as fellow humans, offer forgiveness, and recognize that disagreement is ordinary and can happen to anyone.

"Let the past remain in the past and not be spoken of," he said. "Right now, I ask all supporters to be at ease and not overly stressed. I have heard that local residents living near the temple have followed this news so closely that their eyes are red from crying, which makes me feel compassion for them. I ask that you not be overstressed by what has happened. I confirm that the temple is not going anywhere and I am not going anywhere. We continue to wish to provide warmth, assistance, and spiritual guidance to all our supporters."

The abbot recalled that during the lower court and appeals court hearings, the opposing side brought 60 to 70 people each time, while his side brought only the abbot, deputy abbot, assistant abbot, and temple staff. When he attempted to speak with them, they fled and refused to speak with him, making dialogue and mutual understanding impossible.

He noted that without communication, it is impossible to know the other side's thinking, actions, or approach to managing the matter.

"I ask Pha Da to control her emotions, her words, and remain calm with all matters," he said. "She should not speak hastily or rapidly as if she cannot catch her breath, but rather speak slowly and consider each matter carefully. It exhausts everyone. The abbot has compassion for the media as well. May blessings be upon all."