Phuket's juvenile court has ordered a 12-year-old Myanmar girl held for 30 days pending investigation after she allegedly attacked a 14-year-old Thai girl in a school bathroom in Phuket. According to the Thai victim's complaint, the Myanmar girl led a group that entered the school and assaulted her in the bathroom, striking and kicking her, forcing her head into a sink, and forcing her to bow to their feet. The girl's parents filed a report with police.

On August 10, Cherng Talay Station officers filed charges against the girl in the presence of the Phuket provincial prosecutor, a psychologist, and other parties requested by the girl according to legal procedure. The next day, on August 11, investigators brought her before Phuket's Juvenile and Family Court to determine whether she met the legal definition of a child subject to delinquency proceedings and to verify that the charges and treatment of the girl complied with law.

During the hearing, investigators outlined the reasons, necessity, and evidence for the case, noting that the girl's behavior posed serious risk to others and citing other relevant factors, including that both her parents had been dismissed from their jobs. After review, the Phuket Juvenile and Family Court ordered the girl remanded to the Phuket Child and Youth Protection Institute for 30 days during the investigation.

If the investigation is not completed within that time, investigators may request an extension of no more than 15 days per request, up to two requests, following legal procedure. Once the case is finalized, further legal action will be taken, and the girl will be referred to the Immigration Bureau for processing. However, because the accused is a minor, the case proceedings and reporting must respect her rights and interests according to law.

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On August 11, 2569 at Government House, Education Minister Prasert Chantharwongthong announced that the Ministry of Education had presented school safety measures to the Cabinet for approval. The ministry requested cooperation from all government agencies with schools to implement the Education Ministry's directive on school safety measures, effective immediately.

The announcement followed a violent incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on August 7. The ministry, in coordination with relevant agencies, has established seven key measures: (1) establishing rights, freedom, and safety centers at all educational institutions; (2) accelerating the drafting of a master law on safety and use of communication tools and electronic devices, with public comment open until September 9 before submission to Parliament; (3) conducting strict inspections and screening for illegal items, weapons, and dangerous objects before entry to schools; (4) providing mental health counseling to students, teachers, and staff; (5) preparing for school reopening on August 17, 2569, with support from Chulalongkorn University's psychology team, the Mental Health Crisis Assistance Team (MCATT), the Department of Mental Health, and local psychologists; (6) continuous rehabilitation through psychological assessments and screening at one month, three months, and six months to ensure return to normalcy; and (7) making schools safe zones.

"The Ministry of Education expresses deep concern and sorrow over the incident and extends condolences to the families of the deceased and injured," Prasert said. "We assure parents and the public that student and educational personnel safety is the ministry's highest priority, and we will provide comprehensive psychological care and rehabilitation to all affected individuals."

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister stated that the Education Minister briefed the Cabinet on the measures and that the government is elevating school safety to a national agenda to prevent violence in schools. When asked if there were additional recommendations, the Prime Minister said he had provided input from the Interior Ministry and the Royal Thai Police in their oversight capacity.

The Interior Ministry has set a seven-day deadline for progress in investigating nominee-held Chinese capital businesses in the Huay Khwang area. Deputy Interior Minister Palpeer Suwannchuay insisted that anyone found to be involved will face full legal action, and visited the Huay Khwang police station to give additional testimony.

The case began when the Interior Ministry inspected hotel operators using nominee structures in Huay Khwang. A man named "Poh," who claims to be a local business manager, then sought clearance from Deputy Interior Minister Palpeer Suwannchuay on August 9.

On August 11 at 12:45 p.m., Palpeer arrived at Huay Khwang police station to provide additional clarification on the fieldwork conducted with multiple agencies including the Department of Local Administration, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Labor, the Special Cases Investigation Bureau, and local police. During the inspection, "Poh" called Palpeer, who then played the recorded conversation for all agencies present to determine which departments were mentioned and whether his own ministry was implicated. The conversation reportedly detailed payment arrangements—whether monthly or only when problems occurred.

Palpeer stated that the inspections found the hotels were not registered with the Ministry of Commerce, foreign workers were not reported to the Ministry of Labor, and the entire Huay Khwang area likely has similar violations. The ministry received complaints from citizens and members of parliament from the People's Party, prompting the investigation to protect Thai business operators who pay taxes legally and prevent foreigners from unfairly competing or illegally holding land.

When asked why the ministry only recently began investigating nominee business operations that have existed for years, Palpeer explained that he had only served as Deputy Interior Minister for three months and was unaware of previous officials' actions, preferring not to "air dirty laundry."

However, upon taking office, he felt compelled to act. When "Poh's" phone call mentioned units connected to the National Police Office, Palpeer informed Deputy National Police Commander Samran Nualma to conduct an internal investigation.

Palpeer noted that Chinese and foreign capital typically operates through cooperating government officials, lawyers, and accounting firms. While Thai nationals and private companies—accounting and law firms—facilitate foreign investment, he stopped short of confirming whether government officials were involved, but vowed that if evidence surfaces, legal action would follow.

The fieldwork will not stop at Huay Khwang. Palpeer aims to map the entire network of accounting firms, law firms, and real estate companies involved, and promised zero tolerance for any officials implicated.

For foreign business operators who obtained Thai citizenship, investigations will also examine money flows to determine if grey money or scammer funds are involved; such assets can be seized immediately. However, for non-Thai citizens conducting illegal business and transferring money abroad, enforcement is difficult unless they hold Thai nationality.

On August 11, 2569, residents of Ban Lamnang Rong in Nondindaeng District, Buriram Province reported finding a suspicious object resembling a bomb wedged in a tree within the Dong Yai Wildlife Sanctuary. The discovery was made on August 10, 2569. The Second Area Command ordered local military units to investigate and assess the situation. Inspection confirmed the object was a 105-millimeter anti-tank round (TK-M490A1). Security perimeters were established to prevent public access to the hazardous munition. The Buriram Provincial Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was tasked with the removal operation. On August 11, 2569, the EOD team successfully completed the removal of the ammunition following standard procedures. The operation was conducted to ensure public safety and prevent injury from the explosive device found within the wildlife sanctuary, with all tasks completed without incident.