Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed reporters on August 11, 2025 at Government House regarding his attendance at Rajadamnern Stadium on August 8 alongside former PM Srettha Thavisin. He stressed there was no political discussion during the outing, which he characterized as an opportunity to observe how muay thai has evolved from purely gambling-focused entertainment into a soft power attraction and showcase of Thai art for tourists. Anutin praised the improved atmosphere and the high attendance of genuine foreign tourists, noting it demonstrates positive changes that could boost tourism to Thailand.

The PM indicated that event organizers have proposed expanding similar muay thai events to major tourist destinations including Phuket, Pattaya, Chonburi, and Chiang Mai, contingent on support from tourism and sports authorities—a proposal he said he welcomed. When asked whether the outing related to the Monaco Declaration, he dismissed the question with humor. Anutin emphasized that he and Srettha have known each other since their days studying abroad together and have maintained a longstanding personal relationship, stressing that the muay thai event was simply a social gathering with no political dimensions whatsoever.

The Thai Cycling Association is preparing to host the international track cycling "Track Asia Cup 2026" from August 28-30 at the Huamark Velodrome, registered with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a Class 1 event. The competition will attract 38 teams from 19 countries, including both national and club squads, marking the largest turnout in the event's history with over 1,000 athletes and officials expected. Thailand's Olympic preparation team, led by riders Chutathip Manibandhit and Jai Angsudasawit, will compete before returning to China for final training before the Nagoya Games.

General Decha Hemkraisuree, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), president of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), and president of the Thai Cycling Association, explained that the competition will include national teams from Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, Macau, Indonesia, Philippines, India, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan, along with 23 club teams from various countries including South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, Qatar, Indonesia, Sweden, the United States, Cuba, and Slovakia.

"This Class 1 UCI event allows athletes to accumulate world ranking points toward Olympic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, as well as secure invitations to Nations Cup and World Championships," Decha said. "With over 1,000 athletes and officials from 38 teams across 19 countries, this is a historic turnout that will boost local economies through spending at shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions while also promoting tourism throughout the region."

Decha added that the opening ceremony on August 28 at 2 p.m. will be presided over by Dato Amajiit Singh Gill, president of the Asian Cycling Confederation, and will feature traditional Thai performances including a Ramakien-themed khon dance from Ramkhamhaeng University and a pi phat ensemble from Vachiravudhit College.

A 19-year-old Russian man was rushed to hospital after an emergency at a house in Phuket's Sam Kong area. At about 10:00, Pol. Lt. Col. Wiriyaphong Srinuanpan, deputy investigation inspector at Kathu Police Station, was alerted by the station's radio centre that a foreign man had attempted to harm himself inside a house and had been assisted before being taken to hospital.

Police informed Pol. Col. Chalermchai Hoensawat, chief of Kathu Police Station, before officers went to the scene at Pruksa Ville Sam Kong village, at 48/105, Soi 4, Moo 5, Kathu subdistrict, Kathu district. Officers found the man's wife at the house. She identified him as Roman Popov, 19, a Russian national.

She told police that she and her husband had argued from about 4:00. The man subsequently displayed behaviour indicating repeated attempts to harm himself, prompting her to intervene and seek help from others. At about 9:30, she found her husband in an emergency condition and immediately attempted to help him and called for assistance.

Rescuers from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived at the house and performed CPR before moving him to an ambulance for continued emergency treatment. He was then taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Police are investigating the circumstances and questioning those involved. Popov remains under close medical care, with doctors continuing to provide treatment and assistance.

Commerce Ministry director Poonpong Naiyanaphakorn revealed that on August 10, 2025, he authorized Deputy Director Maliwan Thongluang to lead an anti-nominee task force into Hua Hin district in coordination with police, immigration, and internal security agencies. The operation conducted searches at 15 locations and uncovered a scheme where Thai nationals were listed as shareholders and directors of real estate holding and rental companies, which were later secretly restructured to bring in foreign nationals within six months. Investigators found that Thai and foreign shareholders had no prior acquaintance, violating business conduct standards. The operation resulted in 45 arrest warrants for foreigners, 39 summons for Thai nationals, and 13 arrests across 33 cases valued at over 300 million baht. Officials noted that since August 1, 2025, when the Commerce Ministry tightened registration procedures, nominee-based applications have dropped significantly to just five cases. The ministry vowed to continue monitoring and preventing foreigners from illegally acquiring Thai real estate through nominee schemes.

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is warning residents to be cautious of fake LINE accounts in which scammers impersonate MEA staff. These fraudsters send messages claiming to conduct electricity meter inspections while attempting to gain credibility to trick people into allowing them access to their homes or to collect fees. MEA emphasizes that such messages are entirely false and not from the authority.

MEA confirms that official meter inspections follow proper procedures and no fees are collected through chat, phone calls, or on-site collection without supporting documents and official MEA processes. When meter inspections are necessary, staff will present their official identification cards and relevant documents for verification.

MEA urges the public not to trust messages or accounts that cannot be verified and to check directly with MEA before taking any action. The authority recommends the following precautions: do not allow strangers into your property without verifying their identity; do not transfer money or pay fees based on instructions received via chat or phone; require staff to show their identification cards before beginning work; and if you receive suspicious messages, stop communication immediately and contact MEA to verify.

Residents can verify legitimate information through MEA's official online channels, including the LINE account MEA Connect (@MEAthailand), which features a green shield symbol before the account name, or by calling the MEA Call Center at 1130, available 24 hours a day.

Dragon 5 member Tae is mourned as his body is transferred and funeral rites prepare to begin, with all bandmates arriving in solemn tribute. On August 11 at Bua Khwan Temple in Nonthaburi province, the merit-making ceremony takes place for Thaman Tae Phan, known as Tae Dragon 5, age 46, a former member of the celebrated boy band who passed away amid profound sorrow from his family and entertainment industry colleagues. At 1:45 p.m., the family transferred the body from cold storage into a white casket to prepare for the subsequent funeral rites. At 2:00 p.m., the body was moved to the chedi with Aondy carrying incense, his girlfriend holding his portrait, a monk chanting prayers, and Tae's mother walking in the procession. The atmosphere remained heavy with grief as Dragon 5 bandmates Aondy Khaem Phimuk, Yawin Yat Omorsun, Atis Atthakritsan, and Sakan Chao Rattan arrived together to embrace Tae's mother with deep condolences.