A deputy superintendent at Ban Phai Police Station in Khon Kaen has been transferred following an assault on a local journalist. On August 9, 2569 (2026), Khon Kaen Provincial Police explained the incident that circulated on social media on August 8, in which a police officer with the rank of deputy superintendent at Ban Phai Station was accused of assaulting a local journalist, causing injury within the police station compound.

According to the police report, on August 7 at 7:30 p.m. near the investigation room at Ban Phai Station, Deputy Lieutenant Worawit (surname withheld), the deputy superintendent, engaged in casual banter with local journalist Tri Thep at a marble table beside the investigation room. However, Worawit then grabbed Tri Thep in a chokehold forcefully. When Tri Thep stood up and walked away, Worawit followed and grabbed him again, asking mockingly, "Upset over just this joke?" Tri Thep then lost consciousness. When he regained awareness, he found himself injured with a lacerated right eyebrow and red swelling on his neck. Rescue personnel transported him to Ban Phai Hospital, where he received medical treatment.

Lieutenant Colonel Rakthat Reuang Jarun, the superintendent of Ban Phai Station, immediately visited the injured journalist to express concern and assured fair handling of the incident. The station determined that the injuries resulted from Worawit's actions, though the exact cause remained unclear. For transparency and fairness, Khon Kaen Provincial Police ordered Worawit transferred immediately to assist operations at the provincial police center, effective August 8, 2569. An investigative committee has been appointed to review the facts of the case.

Tri Thep remains hospitalized at Ban Phai Hospital awaiting doctor's clearance to return home, after which he plans to file a formal complaint with police.

Deputy Prime Minister's Office Minister Praradorn Pattananantkul confirmed that the "Thailand Travel Thailand Plus" program's use of emergency borrowing authority under the 2025 decree is appropriate, as it aims to support small tourism operators affected by Middle East hostilities. He said the program meets emergency-use criteria because small tourism businesses have been directly impacted by foreign conflicts, and participants must meet clear eligibility requirements.

However, Phase 2 of the "Thai Help Thai Plus" program requires final decision and clarity from Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithadprasan and the Finance Minister, as the Finance Ministry oversees the project evaluation. Officials requested that Phase 1 be completed first before assessing whether Phase 2 is needed, given that the regional conflict situation remains ongoing.

The Royal Gazette has published a royal decree granting promotions to 19 officers of the Thai armed forces to the rank of Second Lieutenant (Roi Tho). The promotions were authorized under Article 15 of the 2560 Constitution, along with related sections of the 2560 Act on Royal Administration Management and the 2479 Military Rank Act.

The 19 officers promoted from First Lieutenant (Roi Tri) to Second Lieutenant are: Nathapol Patbunja, Chantharusm Munsri, Chonphat Khamkaeo, Ekphop Phakwan, Natthawat Luongsuritti, Prawanwit Thiponpot, Sahatrot Thepthiamthat, Phoomiphat Uppong, Nathapong Mimag, Kritakorn Boribun, Thanawit Kulkiattechai, Tin Luemjai, Methawat Saythonggaeo, Nongrit Kaijapor, Jetsada Sookho, Sithikorn Saisanam, Phattraphon Buamasat, Triton Leerakpanit, and Komkritchon Bunkoet.

The promotions are effective from August 4, 2569 and were officially announced on August 7, 2569, in the eleventh year of the current reign.

The Meteorological Department has identified 37 provinces facing strong monsoon conditions with heavy rainfall covering 60 percent of affected areas, including Bangkok and its vicinity. Forecasts for the next 24 hours predict continuing heavy rain across the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern regions caused by a monsoon trough moving over upper northern Thailand and northern Laos, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon sweeping across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.

Public warnings have been issued regarding hazards from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which may trigger flash flooding and forest runoff, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones.

Waves in the northern Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are forecast at 2–3 meters, with thunderstorm areas experiencing waves exceeding 3 meters. Mariners are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid thunderstorm zones, while small vessels in the northern Andaman Sea and upper Gulf should remain in port.

Typhoon Dolphin, currently over the East China Sea, is expected to make landfall in Zhejiang Province, China on August 9–10 and will not enter Thai territory. Travelers to that region should check weather conditions before departure.

Detailed regional forecasts for Thailand (06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow):

**Northern Region:** Thunderstorms in 70 percent of the area with heavy rain in many locations, particularly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 22–27°C, high 31–35°C. Southwest winds 10–20 km/h.

**Northeastern Region:** Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with some heavy rain, particularly in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Low 23–25°C, high 29–34°C. Southwest winds 10–20 km/h.

**Central Region:** Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with some heavy rain, particularly in Lopburi, Saraburi, and Kanchanaburi provinces. Low 23–26°C, high 33–36°C. Southwest winds 10–25 km/h.

**Eastern Region:** Thunderstorms in 60 percent of the area with some heavy rain, particularly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Low 24–27°C, high 30–34°C. Southwest winds 20–40 km/h. Seas: waves 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.

**Southern Region (Eastern Coast):** Thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mainly in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Surat Thani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. Low 23–26°C, high 32–36°C. Southwest winds 20–35 km/h. Seas: waves 1–2 meters, exceeding 2 meters offshore and in thunderstorm areas.

**Southern Region (Western Coast):** Thunderstorms in 30 percent of the area, mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Trang, and Satun provinces. Low 24–27°C, high 31–35°C. From Phuket northward: southwest winds 20–40 km/h, waves 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Krabi southward: southwest winds 20–35 km/h.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Suphajee Suthumpun visited Chumphon Province on 8 August 2026 to meet representatives from the public and private sectors and inspect the production and ...

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