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Police

Police Chief Orders Urgent Probe of Officer Linked to Drug Trafficking

The national police chief ordered an urgent investigation after a television program alleged a Huai Yai Station officer in Chachoengsao was selling drugs, with authorities instructed to seize the officer's phone for forensic examination and

Police Chief Orders Urgent Probe of Officer Linked to Drug Trafficking
3 Aug Khaosod

National Police Spokesperson Deputy Police General Trairong Phiwphan revealed on August 3, 2026, that Police General Kittiwat Panthoetchai, the national police chief, has ordered an urgent investigation following allegations made in a television program. The wife of one suspect in the murder case of two Russian siblings stated that the suspect had obtained drugs from a relative who is a police officer at Huai Yai Station in Chachoengsao, claiming the officer said he would sell all his inventory to buy gold jewelry for his wife. Chachoengsao police have denied involvement in any such matter.

In response, the national police chief has ordered the immediate investigation of the facts reported in media to determine whether the allegations have merit. If substantiated, decisive legal action—both disciplinary and criminal—will be pursued without delay. Officers have been instructed to seize the accused officer's mobile phone for expedited forensic examination to gather evidence. If evidence is found, the case will proceed through legal channels, and any other officers implicated will face equally decisive action. The police chief has confirmed that the Royal Thai Police will not shield such officers under any circumstances.

Simultaneously, the national police chief has directed Region 2 Provincial Police to investigate all allegations made in the television program, including detailed interviews with victims who provided information. The police are also examining the statute of limitations on the alleged drug trafficking offenses, which remain within the prosecution window. Investigators are gathering evidence and will pursue charges against any individuals implicated, without exception. The National Police Office is also reviewing the pardon process and prisoner transfer procedures with the Department of Corrections to identify weaknesses and prevent similar issues in the future. The police chief has reaffirmed that any officer found to be involved in misconduct will face strict disciplinary and criminal proceedings in line with the national police chief's policy.

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National

Thai Savings Bank Launches Two New Savings Products

Thailand's Government Savings Bank launches two new savings products starting August 2: a 5-year bond with monthly lottery prizes up to 20 million baht, and a deposit account offering 1.30% annual interest, both targeting savers seeking sec

Thai Savings Bank Launches Two New Savings Products
3 Aug Khaosod

The Government Savings Bank is introducing two savings products: the Special 5-Year Savings Bond, offering monthly lottery drawings with prizes reaching 20 million baht, and Omsavings Deposit, a new savings account paying monthly interest. Bank director Songpon Cheevapoonyarojn emphasized that savings underpin financial security and support the government's goal of encouraging disciplined, continuous saving. The bank developed these products for people with lump sums seeking value-for-money returns while maintaining capital safety. The Special 5-Year Savings Bond is available in both paper and digital forms at 500 baht per unit, with a 5-year term, minimum purchase of 500 baht (paper) or 1,000 baht (digital). At maturity, customers receive 5 baht per unit, equivalent to 0.20% annual interest, plus 120 lottery draws over the bond's life offering monthly prizes. Interest and prize money for individuals are tax-exempt. Sales begin August 2, 2026, at all GSB branches or via the MyMo app. The Omsavings Deposit requires a minimum opening balance of 100,000 baht for those aged 7 and above, with additional deposits of at least 10,000 baht per transaction and no maximum limit. The three-year term earns 1.30% annual interest, equivalent to 1.52% on fixed deposits, paid monthly without tax. Early withdrawal incurs no interest penalty. Applications open August 2 through October 31, 2026, at all GSB branches nationwide.

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Police

Wife Files Suit Against Husband and Mistress Over Birthday Betrayal

A Udon Thani woman is suing her husband and his mistress after he skipped their daughter's 4th birthday party on August 1 to meet the nurse at a hotel, despite repeated calls from the child.

Wife Files Suit Against Husband and Mistress Over Birthday Betrayal
3 Aug Khaosod

A wife from Udon Thani has opened up about her decision to move forward with legal action against her husband and his mistress. The 41-year-old woman hired a private detective to monitor her 36-year-old husband, a civil servant, after discovering he was secretly meeting a young nurse from Nong Khai—a relationship that had apparently been ongoing since their school days.

The breaking point came on August 1, 2025, when her daughter turned 4 years old. Instead of attending the birthday celebration, the husband lied to his family about having urgent work obligations and instead took the young nurse to a hotel. When their daughter called him repeatedly, he continued to lie about his whereabouts. The wife had previously confronted the nurse's parents in hopes of resolving the situation, but to no avail.

On August 3, 2025, the wife stated that she has exhausted all chances for reconciliation and is now determined to pursue legal action against both her husband and the nurse. She expressed deep pain over the fact that he prioritized the affair over his daughter's special day, showing no interest in spending time with their child. Attempts to reach the husband for his response were unsuccessful.

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National

Interior Ministry Launches Online Land Office Services Nationwide

The Interior Ministry launched a nationwide electronic land office system on August 3, bringing digital services to all 77 provinces and 462 offices, with plans to halve transaction times from 30 to 15 minutes and enable fully online proper

Interior Ministry Launches Online Land Office Services Nationwide
3 Aug Khaosod

Interior Minister Phlepeer Suwannachavee presided over the opening of the nationwide electronic land office system on August 3, 2025, at the Bangkok Land Office's Chatuchak branch, upgrading 17 Bangkok land office locations to full electronic systems. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Permanent Secretary Phassakorn Bunlaksam, Deputy Land Department Director Trairat Tephborirak, and Bangkok Metropolitan Electricity Authority Governor Dichavat Chanthri, along with senior government officials.

Suwannachavee stated that the government prioritizes using technology to solve problems and create tangible benefits across all government processes by reducing unnecessary steps, linking data between agencies, and designing services based on citizen needs. He emphasized that Interior Ministry agencies should operate as a one-stop service where citizens do not need to travel far, submit duplicate documents, or contact multiple agencies for the same service.

The Land Department has developed its electronic office system to cover all 77 provinces and 462 offices nationwide. The Bangkok land office and its 17 branches now operate as fully electronic facilities where officials, applicants, parties to contracts, and witnesses can sign electronically. Suwannachavee praised department staff for their development efforts and outlined future goals: improving service speed from 30 minutes to 15 minutes per transaction, achieving full e-document capability, and enabling complete online transactions with legal validity for property buying, selling, transferring, and document signing.

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Tourism

YG Entertainment Holds Thailand Auditions in November

YG Entertainment will hold auditions in Bangkok on November 7-8 to discover new K-pop talent, with online registration opening September 1 for applicants aged 9-17 from any country.

YG Entertainment Holds Thailand Auditions in November
3 Aug Khaosod

YG Entertainment is moving forward with auditions in Thailand to discover new stars who can continue the success of senior artists like Lisa from BLACKPINK and Phraya and Chiquita from BABYMONSTER. The company announced that auditions will take place in Bangkok on November 7-8, open to candidates born between 2008 and 2015 regardless of gender or nationality. Applicants can choose one specialty from singing, rapping, dancing, visual presence, or acting. Online registration will begin on September 1, with further details to be announced through YG's official audition website and social media channels.

Thailand has remained a high-impact region in the global K-pop market, particularly given the international success of Thai artists like Lisa from BLACKPINK and Phraya and Chiquita from BABYMONSTER, who have become global K-pop leaders. The audition is expected to draw significant interest. YG Entertainment, a leading K-pop agency that has produced major artists including BIGBANG, 2NE1, BLACKPINK, WINNER, iKON, TREASURE, and BABYMONSTER, aims to discover new talent with world-class potential through this Thailand audition. "We are looking forward to seeing applicants with dedication and potential in K-pop, and we hope to meet talented individuals who can help build YG's future together, both from Thailand and around the world," the company stated.

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Police

Five Suspects Charged in Local Exam Cheating Scam

Five suspects have been charged in a local government exam cheating scam, with the former director-general of the Department of Local Administration among eight others still to appear before investigators this week.

Five Suspects Charged in Local Exam Cheating Scam
3 Aug Khaosod

On August 3, Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasakdi Chaowasuwan, commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), announced progress in a local government exam fraud investigation after his office issued summonses to thirteen suspects to hear charges. Five suspects have already appeared to be informed of the allegations, while the remaining eight, including Theerutm Suphavibulyaphon, former director-general of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), have requested postponements. Theerutm is expected to appear this week, while the other seven are expected to appear in early next week as they arrange legal representation. Of the five suspects who have already appeared, one is from Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) and four are civil servants found at a residence on the day of the incident, including Rueangdech Sirikij, director of SWU's Office of Educational and Psychological Testing. Rueangdech, who previously testified as a witness, maintained his original statement when appearing as a suspect. Evidence now clearly shows officials were involved in the wrongdoing, with charges varying among suspects—some face joint liability charges while others are accused of being accomplices. Once investigators complete gathering evidence and statements, the case will be submitted to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for review to determine whether the CIB or NACC itself will proceed further. The case is expected to be submitted to the NACC by August 12.

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Regional

Rabbit Farming Thrives as Trang Breeder Supplies Southern Thailand

A Trang farmer has built a thriving rabbit farm producing over 100 rabbits monthly for meat and decorative markets across southern Thailand, generating 15,000–18,000 baht in monthly income with minimal local competition.

Rabbit Farming Thrives as Trang Breeder Supplies Southern Thailand
3 Aug Khaosod

A 52-year-old farmer in Trang province has successfully converted his livestock shed into a rabbit farm, raising meat rabbits and decorative rabbits to meet demand from customers throughout southern Thailand. After initial attempts at goat and guinea pig farming proved unsuccessful, farmer Nawi Chankrachang of Na Phud Subdistrict, Mueang Trang District, switched to raising New Zealand White and Angora rabbit breeds starting in 2022. These breeds are prolific, easy to raise, grow quickly, and produce attractive offspring.

The farm currently produces over 100 rabbits monthly. Meat rabbits reach market weight of 2.5 kilograms or more in 3–4 months and sell for 200–350 baht each—double the price of pork. Each doe produces 7–8 kits per pregnancy cycle, occurring roughly every 30 days. The rabbits are fed standard pellets supplemented with fresh banana leaves, grass, rice bran, and chemical-free kitchen garden vegetables, with daily exercise outside their enclosures to reduce stress.

Middlemen purchase meat rabbits weighing over 2 kilograms directly from the farm at a rate of 50–100 per month and ship them to Pattani province. Decorative rabbits are sold to customers throughout Trang and neighboring provinces for restaurants, cafés, petting zoos, and hotels, priced at 200–450 baht each. Demand for decorative rabbits now exceeds supply, requiring advance orders of several months.

The farm generates supplementary income of 15,000–18,000 baht monthly. Nawi notes that rabbit farming is an overlooked but viable profession with virtually no local competition—only he and one other breeder in Na Phud Subdistrict produce meat rabbits at scale, each supplying at least 150 per month. Currently about 30 young rabbits have recently weaned and are ready for sale, with nearly 70 more meat-breed rabbits growing. Nawi describes it as a good alternative occupation requiring minimal management and time, and regularly hosts farmers and students visiting to learn the trade.

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National

Senate Committee Tours BWG Industrial Waste Site in Saraburi

A Senate committee toured a Better World Green industrial waste facility in Saraburi on August 3 to verify safety systems and address public concerns, recommending the company improve community communication. BWG operates an engineered land

Senate Committee Tours BWG Industrial Waste Site in Saraburi
3 Aug Khaosod

A Senate committee headed by Pol. Lt. Col. Sukij Thangtong visited a Better World Green (BWG) industrial waste facility in Saraburi province on August 3, 2025, to verify the company's waste management systems and address public concerns. Committee members, including deputy chair Nit Ariyawongsakul, toured the landfill site in Huay Haeng subdistrict, Kaeng Koi district, and recommended that BWG increase proactive communication with the public and community to improve understanding of the waste disposal business.

BWG representatives confirmed that the company uses an engineered landfill system with multiple safety features, including compacted soil barriers, base liners, leachate collection systems, and wastewater treatment facilities—not a simple dig-and-bury method as some have mistakenly believed. The system is designed to prevent any treated water from leaving the facility. The company also maintains monitoring wells around the site to continuously test groundwater and surface water quality for contamination.

Waste is separated into hazardous and non-hazardous categories, with hazardous waste undergoing treatment to reduce its dangerous properties before entering the landfill. BWG has filed an appeal against a recent Department of Industrial Works order, arguing that the detection of substances in the internal leachate collection and treatment system does not constitute proof of pollution discharge into public waterways without clear evidence of a direct link.

The Huay Haeng area and Klong Takhe are part of a larger watershed serving multiple activities including residential communities, agriculture, livestock, and industrial operations. The company contends that any pollution source investigation should examine the entire watershed system.

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National

Top Muay Thai Fighter Returns After Nearly One-Year Absence

Muay Thai's 2024 Fighter of the Year Khun Saeng Lek Boom Dek Sian returns to competition on August 15 after recovering from knee injury and appendix surgery that sidelined him for 11 months.

Top Muay Thai Fighter Returns After Nearly One-Year Absence
3 Aug Khaosod

Khun Saeng Lek Boom Dek Sian, the professional muay thai fighter and 2024 Fighter of the Year, is set to return to the ring at the RWS event on August 15 following an 11-month absence from competition. During this time away, he faced significant health challenges including a knee injury and appendix surgery, which required extended recovery and rest from fighting. After nearly a year of recovery, Khun Saeng Lek is now preparing his comeback, posting a message stating "My body is getting better. After nearly a year away, I'm ready to see how well I can perform—please follow along." However, his weight class and opponent for the August 15 bout have not yet been disclosed.

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National

National Savings Fund Pushes Retirement Lottery, Targets Elderly Financial Security

Thailand's National Savings Fund unveiled reforms including a new savings lottery and expansion plans targeting 5 million more Thais to boost retirement security and reduce elderly poverty.

National Savings Fund Pushes Retirement Lottery, Targets Elderly Financial Security
3 Aug Khaosod

Petch Shinbutri, secretary-general of the National Savings Fund (NSF), announced sweeping reforms one month after taking office. The NSF will accelerate membership expansion, strengthen partnerships with government agencies, develop new savings products, and push forward with a savings lottery project to support Thailand's aging society sustainably.

The NSF's core goal extends beyond membership growth—it aims to ensure financial security for retirees and reduce elderly poverty. The fund currently has approximately 2 million members but targets recruiting 140,000 new members in 2569 and eventually bringing 5 million more eligible Thais into the savings system. The NSF is shifting to "Win-Win" cooperation models with various agencies to expand membership systematically.

The NSF plans to partner with the Interior Ministry to encourage local leaders and villagers to join the system, collaborate with universities to reach youth aged 15 and older, and expand outreach to 400,000-500,000 Thai workers abroad. For the savings lottery project, all government bodies have agreed in principle; the NSF aims to complete regulations by 2569 and launch ticket sales in Q1 2570 at 50 baht per ticket with prizes up to 1 million baht.

Additional reforms under study include allowing partial withdrawals before age 60 and using savings history as collateral for loans with state financial institutions, expanding opportunities for youth and informal workers to access formal credit.

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National

Thai Model Jack Tittas Wins Mister Supranational Asia 2026

Thai model Jack Tittas won Mister Supranational Asia 2026, marking Thailand's first-ever continental victory in the pageant and adding to his recent win as Mister Model International 2025.

Thai Model Jack Tittas Wins Mister Supranational Asia 2026
3 Aug Khaosod

Jack Tittas continues to make history, claiming the title of Mister Supranational Asia 2026, marking another triumph for the Thai-blooded model who grew up in the United States. Following his groundbreaking win as Mister Model International 2025 in Colombia last year, Tittas has once again delivered outstanding results and brought honor to Thailand on the international stage.

Representing Thailand at the Mister Supranational 2026 pageant, Tittas demonstrated exceptional talent and presence throughout the competition. He previously won the Supra Fan Vote 2026 after advancing to the Top 10 Mister Supranational Influencer Finalists, then made history by claiming the prestigious Continental King of Asia 2026 title, establishing himself as Asia's representative on the world stage.

This victory not only affirms Tittas's remarkable abilities but has also filled Thai beauty pageant fans and the nation with immense pride. In a heartfelt social media post, Tittas expressed his gratitude, stating: "Mister Supranational Asia 2026 - For the first time in Thailand's history. I didn't come here to prove anything to anyone. I came because I chose to believe in my own dream and to do everything with my heart. This award is not mine alone, but belongs to everyone who believed in Team Thailand from day one."

In his message, Tittas thanked his team, family, friends, sponsors, designers, stylists, and everyone who supported him throughout his journey. He reflected on his personal growth, acknowledging those who helped him build confidence, and concluded with an inspiring message: "Today I have nothing left to prove to anyone, because I have proven to myself that dreams we refuse to let go of will ultimately never let go of us."

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