The 2026 Scenic Half Marathon Rayong proved hugely popular, with over 4,500 runners from across Thailand participating in a race showcasing Rayong's beautiful coastal views. Nathavut Innoom and Oranong Wongsorn won the 21.1-kilometer half-marathon championship.

RaceUp Work Co., Ltd. organized the fifth edition of the Scenic ½ Marathon Rayong 2026 under the theme "Run, Play, Eat, Explore Rayong Beach" on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Laem Charoen Public Park in Pak Nam, Muang Rayong District. The scenic route hugged one of the Eastern region's most beautiful coastlines, passing three major beaches: Laem Charoen, Saengchan, and Suchart. The race maintained its World Athletics Road Race Label certification for a second consecutive year.

An Expo Day was held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at PASSiONE Hall on the third floor of PASSiONE Shopping Destination, where runners collected race packets and browsed merchandise from over 30 sports retailers and partner vendors. Special activities included a trivia contest offering approximately 40 prizes, building excitement leading into race day.

The race was graced by Salarivwan Thabtavee, Deputy Governor of Rayong Province, as ceremony chairman; Thanasorn Dokduea, director of tourism and sports for Rayong; and Dr. Satthit Pitutetcha, honorary advisor to the organizing committee and chairman of Rayong FC. Several Rayong FC players, including Anon Amornchotsakdi, Thanpisit Hemapantan, Kittipat Kulpa, Theerapol Saengdech, Honggyu Yeo, Stefan Cebara, and Cristian Magerusan, joined the 10-kilometer race.

The 2026 edition featured two distance categories: the 21.1-kilometer half-marathon and 10-kilometer race, both starting and finishing at Laem Charoen Public Park. Runners enjoyed stunning sea views and were entertained by costumed participants in an "Under The Sea" theme throughout the event. The race also gave back to the community by donating 40,000 baht to Rayong Municipality for education and 12,000 baht to Chulalongkorn Hospital for community development and public health initiatives.

Police are holding 'Fluke' (Chaianan) and continuing intensive questioning in the murder case involving five concealed bodies—two Russian nationals and a Thai family of three. Four suspects have been arrested: Thana 'Pong,' Thongchai 'Thong,' Attapang 'Ball,' and Chaianan 'Fluke.' Deputy Police Region Commissioner Prasakorn Paichitr personally interrogated Fluke for over three hours after the suspect previously suggested there could be more than two violent incidents with possibly more than five victims. During the latest interrogation, Fluke denied these claims and was returned to Na Jomtien Police Station for safekeeping.

At Na Jomtien Police Station, security measures have been tightened with restricted access to the detention area. Investigators are preparing further questioning of Fluke to explore multiple angles, including loan sources, debt collection networks, and possible motives linked to the Thai family murders. Meanwhile, at Huay Yai Police Station in Chachoengsao Province, media gathered as the three victims' relatives met with political figure Kan Jompluang seeking assistance and updates. They plan to meet with the police superintendent to raise concerns about the handling of the initial missing persons case, noting they had reported the disappearances early but felt the search was not thorough enough.

The victims' relatives stated they had filed missing persons reports beforehand but believed the investigation could have been faster, potentially preventing the tragedy. Police clarified that the case began with a report of missing Russian siblings, and after gathering evidence and expanding the investigation, they discovered a mass grave in a forested area of Huay Yai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chachoengsao Province, where all five bodies were found. Investigators continue collecting evidence, conducting further inquiries, and determining whether additional suspects or links to other crimes exist, pledging to pursue the case based on evidence and fairness to all parties.

Doctors warn that five behaviors many people believe are beneficial to health can actually increase the risk of chronic illness if done incorrectly or in excess. Dr. Mitch Gene, chief medical officer of a leading specialized and comprehensive medical laboratory in the United States, cautions that certain habits viewed as "healthy" may cause long-term health damage when taken to extremes.

The first risky behavior is complete carbohydrate elimination. While reducing carbs can help control weight and blood sugar, cutting carbs entirely may deprive the body of essential energy and nutrients from fruits, whole grains, and certain vegetables. Doctors note that the Mediterranean diet—recognized as beneficial for the heart, brain, and reducing diabetes and cancer risk—still includes carbohydrates as a key component. Taking excessive supplements unnecessarily can also cause nutrient competition for absorption or dangerous interactions.

Overtraining is another concern. While regular exercise is beneficial, intense, prolonged workouts may increase inflammation and oxidative stress in the body, slow recovery, increase injury risk, and research in 2025 found that marathon runners may face increased colorectal cancer risk. Eating only egg whites provides protein but misses crucial nutrients found in yolks, such as choline and vitamins A, D, E, and K—essential for brain, memory, muscle, liver, and skin, hair, and nail health.

Finally, detox juice fasting is ineffective. The body already has a natural waste-elimination system through the liver, kidneys, intestines, and brain. Adequate water intake, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, and quality sleep are safer and more effective ways to support the body's natural detoxification than fasting or detox juices alone. The best approach to health is balanced eating and avoiding extreme practices.

At 1:30 a.m. on August 2, 2569, anti-narcotics and vice suppression officers from Wangthomlang Police Station, led by Police Colonel Jesada Yangnork, raided an unmarked building in Phlabphla subdistrict, Wangthomlang district, Bangkok, following intelligence about illegal entertainment operations and drug use.

The operation resulted in 12 arrests: 11 Myanmar nationals (including one minor under 18) and one Thai facility manager. Officers seized approximately 0.583 grams of ketamine, drug-related equipment, beer, and restaurant receipts. When police entered, loud music was playing and patrons were actively using drugs and dancing.

All 11 Myanmar nationals face charges of illegal possession of Class 2 psychotropic substances (ketamine). Some also face immigration violations for lacking travel documents.

The Thai facility manager faces multiple charges including: allowing drug offenses to occur on premises, permitting minors under 18 to enter, operating without proper licenses, exceeding operating hours, selling alcohol without a permit, and violating alcohol sales hours.

Authorities transferred the suspects and evidence to Wangthomlang Police Station for processing and coordinated with relevant agencies to verify the immigration status of all foreign nationals and pursue further legal action.

A meaningful birthday celebration: celebrities Boy Anuwat and Jib Pichittra have donated 100,000 baht to support patients and newborns at Thammasat Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. To mark Boy's birthday on August 1st, the couple made a substantial charitable gift aimed at helping underprivileged patients and infants, while also funding medical equipment to strengthen the hospital's treatment capabilities. Boy expressed his heartfelt motivation through a touching statement: "This birthday, I want to share the love and well-wishes I've received by transforming them into treatment opportunities for those in need. We hope to play a small part in helping newborns and disadvantaged patients, and in supporting medical equipment so the hospital can care for more people. Every act of giving is a healing force." The birthday celebration perfectly embodied their shared belief that giving is powerful medicine, prompting fans to celebrate their compassionate deed and send wishes for the couple's continued joy, good health, and many more meaningful stories to come.

Pattaya court denies bail for Russian siblings’ murder suspectsLegacyA Pattaya provincial court has denied bail to suspects held over two separate murder cases in Huai Yai, ruling that the seriousness of the charges, the severity of potential penalties, and the risk of flight made release too dangerous. The first case centres on the deaths of two Russian siblings, who vanished along with their Honda ADV 150 motorcycle before Huai Yai Police Station investigators uncovered evidence linking the disappearance to a killing. Police allege the pair were murdered and their bodies buried. Investigators brought 43 year old Thanatip “Pong” Kerdthong and 39 year old Thongchai Srinil before Pattaya Provincial Court on August 1 for their first detention hearing. Police requested an initial 12-day detention period, running August 1 to 12, to continue gathering evidence. Thanatip and Thongchai face a raft of charges, including jointly committing premeditated murder, committing an offence to obtain benefits or conceal another crime, nighttime robbery, impersonating police officers while armed, and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The court denied their release, noting that both men were arrested under court-issued warrants, that the charges carry severe penalties, and that the circumstances of the alleged offences were serious. Police prosecutors also opposed bail, and judges cited a risk that the suspects could flee. In a separate case, filed under case number F.597/2569, suspects accused of killing a family of three were also denied bail by the same court. The charges include jointly committing premeditated murder, nighttime robbery, impersonating police officers, and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. The court reached the same conclusion as in the first case, citing the seriousness of the charges, the severity of the alleged offences, and concerns that the suspects could escape if released. Following the rulings, correctional officers transferred Thanatip and Thongchai to Pattaya Remand Prison in line with standard legal procedure. Huai Yai Police Station continues to investigate both cases and is working to establish the full sequence of events, including whether other individuals were involved.

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