On August 13, Consumer Protection Police Division Director Kongkrit Lertsitthikul ordered a raid on a warehouse in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan province. Officers led by Wirapong Khlai Thong and Anusara Bua Daeng seized cosmetics, dietary supplements, and health products illegally imported from Japan—116 product types totaling 83,483 units valued at over 8.3 million baht.

The operation followed complaints about merchants illegally selling cosmetics, dietary supplements, health products, and hazardous household substances online without Thai-language labels. Investigators determined that most items had been smuggled from Japan without inspection or approval from relevant authorities, posing a consumer safety risk. Upon smuggling into Thailand, the goods were typically stored at this Bang Phli warehouse for distribution to online retailers.

Investigation revealed the warehouse had previously served as storage for imported goods. It later began offering warehousing and fulfillment services for online sellers, handling 200–300 items daily and charging 10–12 baht per box for packing. The operation had run for over four years. After securing a court warrant, officers compiled evidence and seized the merchandise. Investigators are now pursuing charges against those involved under the Cosmetics Act, Hazardous Substances Act, Food Act, and Pharmaceutical Act.

The Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province has exceeded critical water levels following releases from upstream dams, with the latest measurement reaching 12.01 meters on August 13—a 3-centimeter increase from August 12. The overflow has affected eight districts including Mueang, Thatphanom, Naha, and Sri Songkhram, with more than 30,000 rai of agricultural land and rice paddies submerged.

In Thatphanom district, flooding near the dam has affected 10 homes and roughly 40–50 residents, including school children and their families. Roads in villages are inundated to a depth of 50–60 centimeters. District officials have distributed basic supplies including eggs, rice, and dried food. The Songkhram and Uun rivers have overflowed their banks, flooding over 20 homes in Sri Songkhram district, with agricultural damage reaching approximately 20,000 rai there and another 10,000 rai in Naha district.

Other affected areas include Phonsavanh district with damage to 1,495 rai across five sub-districts and 583 affected farmers; Pla Paak district with flooding across seven sub-districts; Renu Nakhon with approximately 80 rai of crops damaged across 27 farmers; Nathom district with roughly 3,000 rai flooded across three sub-districts; and Naga district with 320 rai of rice paddies destroyed. Provincial Governor Adisak Nuisuwanpond and relevant agencies have established a command center to monitor water levels and rainfall continuously, with equipment and personnel prepared for emergency response. Residents in low-lying areas along the Songkhram and Uun rivers have been advised to move valuables to higher ground. Emergency assistance can be reached via the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Hall 24-hour hotline at 1784 or 04-251-1025, or the Nakhon Phanom Municipality at 04-251-1444.

General Decha Mekraksri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and chairman of the Thai Cycling Association, announced that the Thailand Open cycling championship will be held in Chainat province on August 15-16, 2025. The competition includes flat mountain bike and road cycling races for a royal trophy and is jointly organized by the cycling association, Chainat province, the provincial tourism and sports office, and related agencies. The event has generated significant interest nationwide, with hundreds of athletes registered and accommodations nearly fully booked throughout the province. Organizers expect over 1,000 athletes and supporters, which will stimulate the local economy while also allowing participants to visit important Chainat attractions including Chainat Bird Park, one of Asia's largest, and sacred sites venerated by locals such as Wat Pak Khlong Makham Khao, Wat Kosarataram, and Wat Thammamulivaravihara.

The mountain bike race opening ceremony on Saturday, August 15 at 8:30 a.m. will be presided over by Chainat Governor Pumiwat Udontrap. The cycling association will also organize a health cycling activity called "Khwan Jai Chainat" under the TCA Green Cycling project promoting environmental conservation and reducing global warming, with the governor joining cyclists from various clubs and hundreds of local residents on a designated route before the athletes are released.

The road cycling opening ceremony on Sunday, August 16 at 7:30 a.m. will be presided over by Jitthana Yingthuanglap, chairman of the Chainat Provincial Administration Organization. The competition will be livestreamed on the Thailand Cycling Association Facebook page, TCA Channel Facebook, and TCA Channel YouTube for sports fans to follow both days.

Chainat Governor Pumiwat Udontrap expressed gratitude to the Thai Cycling Association for selecting Chainat as host, noting that the province has prepared comprehensively to ensure the competition runs smoothly and creates a positive impression for all participants. He emphasized that while Chainat is a small central province, it has many important and interesting tourist attractions, and hosting such a major cycling event not only promotes sports but also boosts tourism and the local economy.

The Cyber Crime Investigation Division raided target addresses in Phrae and Pathum Thani provinces, arresting a youth suspect after tracing IP activity linked to stolen personal data being sold on the dark web, with evidence pointing to additional suspects. On August 13, 2025, Pachon Anantsil, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, filed an official complaint with police to investigate personal data leaks originating from the Department of Land Transport and Department of Internal Administration systems. Initial investigation identified suspicious IP addresses displaying abnormal data-search behavior from three user accounts: Bangkok Noi District Office, Expressway Authority of Thailand, and Surasee Force. The Transport Ministry suspended access for all three agencies and coordinated with cyber police to examine accounts that queried VIP information, while all connected agencies reset passwords across the Department of Land Transport's e-Service system to prevent further damage. Police leadership assigned a dedicated task force to handle the case, with Deputy Commander Thinkorn Rangmatyai as investigation head. Officers questioned relevant staff and IT personnel from both agencies to trace system access patterns and unauthorized entry points. Investigators determined the perpetrators did not directly breach the database but instead hacked user accounts with system access, then extracted data and sold it through Dark Web, Telegram, or Discord platforms after using VIP information to verify authenticity. The task force traced the origin of suspicious IP addresses to Phrae and Pathum Thani provinces, obtained search warrants, and raided residences in both areas, bringing in the youth suspect for questioning. Initial findings and IT evidence recovered during the search indicated the suspect's involvement in the crime and will lead to charges against other participants.

Khon Kaen — A human skeleton was found scattered among rocks on Phu Pha Daeng in Manjakiri district of Khon Kaen province, prompting police to seek relatives of the deceased.

The remains were discovered by villagers collecting forest products on the mountain in Ban Khok Sung, Nangam subdistrict, at around 5 p.m. on August 12.

Pol Col Theerathat Phongsuwan, superintendent of Manjakiri Police Station, led police investigators, forensic officers, rescue workers and a doctor from Manjakiri Hospital to inspect the scene after being notified by the villagers.

Officers found human remains scattered on the ground and among gaps in the rocks. The remains appeared to include most parts of a body, including a skull, a section of scalp with hair, a lower jaw, arm and leg bones and parts of the spine. A pelvis has not yet been found.

A brown blanket with a bear cartoon pattern and clothing believed to have belonged to the deceased were also found nearby. The clothing included a black shirt with the word "DRIVE" printed across the chest. No trousers, skirt, or shoes were found.

Police said they were initially unable to determine the person's identity, sex or age.

During the investigation, officers interviewed villagers who had been collecting forest products in the area. One villager, identified as Tao, said he had seen a young man with golden-highlighted hair resembling the hair found with the remains.

The man was believed to have been around 20 to 30 years old. The villager did not know his name but said he was from Kaeng Khro district in neighbouring Chaiyaphum province. He was reportedly seen in the area about a year ago.

Police said the information was consistent with the lower jaw found at the scene, which was relatively small and appeared to belong to a young adult. However, the information has yet to be confirmed.

All recovered skeletal remains have been collected and sent to Srinagarind Hospital for forensic examination and identification.

Manjakiri police are appealing to anyone who may have information about a missing person matching the description to contact Manjakiri Police Station or Manjakiri Hospital so that the remains can eventually be handed over to the family for a religious funeral.

A father sparked heavy criticism on social media after posting a photo of himself feeding his one-year-old spicy basil fried rice and asking other parents in a large parenting group whether their children eat the same way. The post was shared in a group called "New Moms Chatting" with 180,000 members, showing him feeding the toddler boxed rice with chili peppers. The caption read: "Do other people's kids eat like my son? One year old eating basil rice."

After the post went live, numerous members began criticizing the father's actions, arguing that one-year-olds cannot tolerate heavily seasoned food, which can cause mouth irritation, digestive upset, and stomach pain. Notable comments included: "Feel sorry for the child—that's a terrible answer," "My son likes spicy and salty food and won't eat bland food," "I have a child too and have traveled the same way, but I prepared in advance and never fed my child anything like this. It's not food for a one-year-old," "At one and a half years old I still don't give mine this—he'll get used to the taste and risk kidney disease or diabetes," "We understand travel is necessary, but did it have to be basil rice?" "Please stop feeding your son like this. Take time to research nutrition for him," and "As a father myself, I'm worried seeing this. You're harming your child. Do you realize it? I'm warning you out of good intention."