At 11:20 a.m. on August 10 at Santitham Building, Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chauyvarakul, speaking as Bhumjaithai party leader, addressed rumors that ten MPs from the opposition Palang Pracharath would join his party. He responded with a question: "Where did these green snakes come from?" and shook his head, saying he did not want them.

When asked if he currently needed opposition defectors, Anutin laughed and said he knew nothing about green snakes or any snakes—it was only what reporters mentioned, and he had not heard the news himself. When pressed about images from August 9 showing Newin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United Football Club, meeting with Bunyying Nititkanjana, a Ratchaburi MP from the Rak Tham Party, at a Thai League warm-up match in Ratchaburi province, Anutin dismissed the connection. He said Newin travels everywhere as a football club chairman during the season and sometimes attends warm-up matches to build unity. Anutin dodged a follow-up question about a Thai League connection and instead pulled a bottle of green oil from his trouser pocket, remarking, "I only have green oil. Once applied, the head doesn't hurt."

When asked about senior Pheu Thai party members and MPs posting messages suggesting a coordinated attack after his earlier post about hitting one's head against a wall, Anutin laughed and said: "They've jumped again! I wasn't even talking about them. People need to be mindful and conscious. I wasn't talking about anyone. Why they jump at things, I don't know. I was talking about myself."

Asked whether he would respond, Anutin said to stay calm and act with mindfulness. When pressed about this morning's Facebook post where he shared teachings from Chavaratana Chauyyvarakul touching on awareness and perspective, Anutin traced the origin of his phrase "live well, cool enough, wait to succeed." He said it was not new—he did not understand why people were making a fuss. As someone who has played on Facebook and social media for a long time, he has friends who share his posts, and he cannot control it. Some may think he is talking about specific people, but he never does. He only speaks about himself as his guide for living, and he does not see what he said was wrong.

Krungsri Consumer revealed that first-half credit card spending reached 196.7 billion baht, growing 3% year-on-year, with 284,100 new customer accounts up 4%. New loan disbursements totaled 47.2 billion baht, up 4%, while outstanding loans stood at 134.2 billion baht, down 1%. The company's overdue debt ratio beyond 90 days remained at 1.1% for credit cards and 1.9% for personal loans, both below industry averages.

Top spending categories ranked by volume include insurance, supermarkets and convenience stores, fuel pumps, online platforms, and home furnishings. The fastest-growing segments are online platforms (+16%), mutual funds (+14%), beauty and cosmetics (+12%), sports and recreation (+10%), and fuel (+7%). The data shows consumers continue cautious spending, prioritizing essentials like fuel, daily goods, and insurance, though lifestyle categories like beauty and wellness are gaining traction as consumers increasingly shift to online purchases and health-conscious choices.

Fashion and cosmetics spending has slowed, reflecting consumers' prioritization amid economic uncertainty. Installment payment options are growing in popularity, especially for travel, health and beauty, and veterinary services. For the second half, the company expects continued economic challenges from high living costs and weak consumer confidence, but aims to achieve 627,000 new customer accounts (+9%), credit card spending of 420 billion baht (+6%), and new loans of 98 billion baht (+4%) for the full year by developing payment innovations, expanding partnerships, and targeting high-net-worth customers.

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The Bhum Jai Thai party registrar confirmed that former Nonthaburi MP Chalor Riowrang left the party after holding membership in several political parties before the shocking shooting incident. Former Nonthaburi MP Chalor Riowrang opened fire on Pol. Lt. Col. Thongchai Yen-Prasert, the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization chairman, injuring both him and his driver outside the PAO office. The shooting stemmed from personal disputes and a financial matter involving 11 million baht, as previously reported. As of August 10, 2569, Trisulee Trisornkul, Secretary to the Prime Minister and registrar of Bhum Jai Thai party, disclosed that Chalor Riowrang submitted his resignation letter dated May 27, 2567. Chalor previously ran as a parliamentary candidate for Bhum Jai Thai in 2566 (2023) but lost that election. Chalor Riowrang served as Nonthaburi MP multiple times and held membership in various political parties, most recently in Palang Pracharath.

On August 10, 2025, the Geological Disaster Operations Center under the Department of Mineral Resources issued an alert for landslides and flash floods in high-risk areas experiencing continuous heavy rainfall. Eight provinces are at particular risk: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kanchanaburi, and Prachuap Khiri Khan.

According to the Meteorological Department's 24-hour forecast, Thailand will experience further heavy rainfall in some areas due to a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern region and northern Laos, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public in affected areas should be alert to the dangers of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which may trigger flash floods and flash flooding, particularly in hilly terrain near waterways and in low-lying areas.

The department is requesting community volunteers in high-risk zones to closely monitor conditions and prepare to respond to potential geological disasters. If a geological disaster occurs, officials must inspect the affected area promptly to reassure residents and provide initial guidance.

A mother brought her son to file a complaint with MP Warongkij Dechakit, the list MP and Thai Pakdee Party leader, on August 10, 2026, at Parliament. Joining her were Anon Kingkaew, chairman of the Center for People Protecting the Monarchy, and Wilaiporn Poosiworo and her son, who alleged they were attacked by a group of teenagers in Krabi province. The incident occurred over a year ago, but police arrested only one suspect despite evidence of seven attackers armed with knives and a firearm. The victim was stabbed eight times, hospitalized for 15 days, and has faced ongoing threats and harassment.

Wilaiporn explained that her son was assaulted while visiting a dental clinic after being mistaken for an outsider with an attractive appearance. After hiding at a guest house and calling police hotline 191 without response, he attempted to leave but was chased and stabbed repeatedly. Although she gathered video evidence and filed a report, police instructed her to report only the person who wielded the knife. When she questioned how police knew the gun was fake immediately after filing the complaint, she later learned that one of the attackers was the son of a police officer at the local station.

The court sentenced the knife attacker to 11 months imprisonment and ordered compensation of 30,000 baht initially, with monthly installments to follow. However, the victim remains afraid to leave home due to continued threats, particularly because he is known on TikTok. Wilaiporn emotionally recounted that her 16-year-old son suffered serious abdominal wounds and could not travel to file the complaint himself. She expressed frustration that police referred her between departments, refused to press charges against the other suspects despite clear video evidence, and have made little progress on the case in over a year. MP Warongkij noted that the indictment lists only one offender despite video evidence of multiple perpetrators, and questioned why authorities took no further action.