On August 19, 2025, Parit Wacharasindhu, list-based MP and deputy leader of the Pheu Thai party, posted on his Facebook page responding to Parliament Speaker Somchai Sawangkarn's interview advising the opposition and some senators not to dwell on the petition to the Supreme Court requesting an inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission regarding former Transport Minister Sakdisai Chidchob's stock manipulation case.

Parit stated that while he is not obsessed with the matter, he is concerned Somchai may suppress and truncate the case to prevent it from reaching court. He noted that in the most recent precedent, Senate Speaker Mongkol Surasajacha, while serving as parliament speaker, took less than 41 days to forward a case to court, but in this instance, 74 days have passed and Somchai has only appointed a filtering committee.

Parit further criticized Somchai for claiming the committee should work independently while hand-picking all members himself and concealing their names, making the committee's work effectively shielded from public scrutiny. He also noted that despite claiming to ensure careful consideration, Somchai has not guaranteed the petition's representatives will be invited to provide information to the committee.

Addressing the issue of delay, Parit pointed out that while Somchai denies dragging his feet, he has not set any clear deadline for the committee to complete its work and submit findings.

The opposition sent a letter to Somchai on July 22 requesting he: disclose the filtering committee members' names, set a clear timeline, invite the petitioners to provide information, and publish meeting minutes. As of the present date, no response has been received.

Parit concluded: "If we are concerned the Election Commission will truncate a fraud case to prevent it from reaching court, we should equally be concerned the parliament speaker will do the same with the anti-corruption and Sakdisai matters, as the military regime will undoubtedly employ all means to keep both cases from court."

Aussie accused in Pattaya teen suitcase murder case nears trialLegacyThai police have revealed that a Pattaya teenager found dead inside a suitcase in June died from suffocation caused by a brain injury, as the investigation into her alleged murder by an Australian man nears completion. “The autopsy report said that Cake had a brain injury and she suffocated. She had no other injuries,” Pattaya City Police Station Superintendent Colonel Anek Srathongyoo told the ABC in an exclusive interview. The victim, 17 year old Tunchanok Donhomla, known as Cake, disappeared after being seen on CCTV entering a condominium near Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach with a foreign man in the early hours of June 25. Her body was discovered two days later inside a suitcase dumped near railway tracks in the Chaiyaphruek area of Pattaya, a short drive from the man’s accommodation. Police said DNA collected from the accused, 45 year old Australian national Simon Carman, matched DNA found on the victim’s body. Suitcase that Cake’s body was discovered in | Photo via Siamrath Carman was arrested at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on June 27, just minutes before he was due to board a flight home, after CCTV allegedly showed him moving a suitcase by motorcycle on the night Tunchanok went missing. Colonel Anek said investigators expect to conclude their work by Friday, August 21, and hand the file to prosecutors, who will then have until September 18 to formally indict Carman. “I think we have collected 100% of the evidence. Once it is brought before the court, the court can consider imposing a sentence quickly.” Carman has been charged with four offences, including murder, moving a body, and taking a minor for sexual purposes, with murder carrying the death penalty or life imprisonment under Thai law. He denies killing Tunchanok and has told police he acted in self-defence, alleging she threatened him with a knife. Police said the pair had argued over money, though officers declined to give further detail. According to Thai media reports, Carman said the two agreed on a payment of 1,000 baht (US$30) but argued after he offered 500 baht (US$15) instead. CCTV footage of the pair before the alleged murder | Photo via Pattaya Police Station Tunchanok’s father, Thongchai Donhomla, said he was relieved to hear of the progress in the case. “I don’t ask for much. I just hope my child gets the justice she deserves,” he said. Her aunt, Mee Boonsert, said she wanted to see the death penalty applied if Carman is found guilty. Carman remains in custody at Pattaya Remand Prison, where he shares a cell with at least 60 other inmates and is the only Australian national held there, according to the prison’s commander. He has received no visitors aside from Australian embassy staff. A court date has not yet been set. Tunchanok Donhomla (Cake) | Photo via Instagram The story Aussie accused in Pattaya teen suitcase murder case nears trial as seen on Thaiger News.

On August 19, Nan Province officials reported severe flooding in Santisuk District following heavy downpours. The Na Lao irrigation dam sustained damage when one wall was breached by powerful currents, also damaging the adjacent road. Authorities have issued warnings for residents to prepare for incoming water.

Heavy and continuous rainfall has caused water levels in multiple streams to overflow their banks, flooding homes, agricultural areas, and some roads, particularly near Ban Pang Chang in Phong Subdistrict. District officials, village heads, local government organizations, disaster prevention staff, and police have surveyed the affected areas and warned riverside residents to move belongings to higher ground and prepare to evacuate to safe areas if conditions worsen. All local authorities have been instructed to remain on alert 24 hours a day.

As of 6 a.m., heavy rain continued, with multiple waterways overflowing and flooding homes and farmland. The Phu Yaeng–Kiew Muang route leading to Muang Nan District was completely submerged, making it impassable. Rescue teams deployed boats to help residents trapped near Ban Si Bun Ruang in Phong Subdistrict, though operations were hampered by strong currents. Additional residents were stranded at Mwab Bridge in Ban Namsoong, Doo Phong Subdistrict; rescue operations were delayed initially due to dangerous currents but were eventually completed safely once water levels dropped.

Looking back, if you search for a Thai football club that captured headlines over the past year, Kanchanaburi FC invariably comes to mind first. Club chairman Dr. Prawat Kitthammakul made a bold declaration that the team would finish top-3 in the Thai League, despite having just arrived on the top flight for the first time in the club's history. This rightfully shone a spotlight on the western province's football ambitions, especially with massive spending and the signing of Andros Townsend, a former Premier League star. But football can be brutal. As an inexperienced newcomer to the Thai League, despite unlimited budgets to recruit players, their top-3 target proved far too distant. Ultimately, they fell short even of a close call. They became the first team to be relegated to Thai League 2 that season, with dismal results (winning only 4 of 30 games). Back to square one. Although forced to restart in Thai League 2, the "Iron Horse" refuses to give up. While other clubs relaxed during the off-season, Kanchanaburi pushed forward with a major squad overhaul from day one. The recruitment of South Korean head coach Park Hang-seo, who made history in Vietnamese football, gave the team the freedom to fully restructure, from scouting players to unlimited budgets. The result: only 10 of the original squad remained, with at least 14 new signings, including John Bajjo, Apisit Soradat, Thirawut Sawaltsorn, Aphichat Denmman, and Nantawat Suankaew. These may not be "superstar" signings that generate headlines like before, but rather a "scratching where it itches" approach, prioritizing balance and chemistry with Park Hang-seo's system. The clear goal: promotion back to Thai League 1. Football in rural heartland. Another factor that contradicts Kanchanaburi's on-field performance is its fans. Although their form has been poor enough to want to turn away, statistics never lie. Last season, the club averaged 5,094 supporters per match—the fifth-highest attendance in the league for a province that is not a major metropolitan area. This is because the people of Kanchanaburi stand by their hometown club, regardless of its status. Digging deeper into grassroots football, you find that the local population is genuinely football-mad. Beyond Kanchanaburi FC, the province also has professional futsal clubs like Thai Army and Kanchanaburi Futsal. Another crucial factor the province has not overlooked is providing a football platform where youth can flourish. Kanchanaburi FC, besides playing professional football, also fields a youth team competing in the U-21 league (PEA Youngster League). Meanwhile, the provincial government continues to support football actively, with the Provincial Sports Association organizing annual competitions in futsal, football, and other sports, including the "Futsal Honouring the Queen" tournament, which attracts many teams. Several schools are also competing to develop and scout talented young players to elevate their institutional football teams, from Kanchanaburi Provincial Administration School 1 (Ban Kao Witthaya) to the latest example of Wisuttirungsee School, which just introduced "Gob" Suchao Nuchnoom, a former Thai national team midfielder and native of Kanchanaburi, as well as founder of the Kob Suchao Academy (KSA), to serve as head coach to develop the school's football team.

Bangkok — A fierce fire tore through a wooden residential community in Bangkok's Din Daeng district early Wednesday, destroying four to five houses and forcing residents to flee in panic.

At 01:53, the 199 emergency hotline received a report of a house fire in Soi Ratchadaphisek 7, Yaek 15-4-1, along Ratchadaphisek Road in Din Daeng district.

Firefighters from Huai Khwang Fire and Rescue Station, along with rescue workers and volunteers from Ruam Katanyu Foundation, rushed to the scene. The area is a densely packed community of adjoining two-storey wooden houses. On arrival, officials found flames raging through the structures, while nearby residents scrambled to escape.

Fire engines faced difficulties reaching the blaze because the alley was narrow. Firefighters and rescue volunteers had to carry firefighting equipment into the area before spraying water to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading. The fire was brought under control after about 30 minutes.

A preliminary inspection found that four to five houses had been completely destroyed by the fire. No injuries or deaths were reported. Police are investigating to determine the cause of the blaze.