Popular YouTuber Hlun Solo Still Missing in Georgia

Travel YouTuber Hlun Solo has been missing in Georgia since mid-July after departing to film content, with his family urging the public to report credible leads directly to authorities rather than spreading unverified information on social

29 Jul Khaosod

Popular YouTuber Hlun Solo remains missing in Georgia, with no confirmed sightings reported as of July 29, 2025. The travel content creator lost contact after departing to film material in Georgia, with his brother confirming their last communication occurred on July 13. The family is urgently seeking assistance from relevant authorities. In a Facebook update, the brother appealed for cooperation while warning against the spread of rumors and unverified information, stating that false reports could confuse the search operation and harm authorities' investigative work. He emphasized that only information confirmed by the family or related officials should be shared, and urged anyone with credible leads to contact the family or authorities directly rather than posting on social media. As of the latest update, no authorities have reported finding the young man, and the Thai community in Georgia has been helping with search efforts.

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Weather

Heavy Rains Lash Northeast Thailand, 57 Provinces Warned

Heavy rain is expected across 57 provinces through tomorrow morning, with the northeast, east, and south facing the worst conditions and risks of flash flooding in low-lying areas.

29 Jul Khaosod

The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in the northeast, east, and south, with heavy rain in the north, central region, Bangkok and its surrounding areas from now until 6 a.m. tomorrow. The public is warned to be alert to dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water that could cause flash floods and flash flooding, especially in hilly areas near waterways and low-lying zones. Sea conditions in the upper Andaman are fairly rough with waves 2-3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman and upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Fishermen are urged to navigate carefully and avoid areas with thunderstorms; small boats in the upper Andaman should refrain from venturing offshore. The northeast region is affected 80 percent of the area with heavy to very heavy rain in areas including Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani.

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National

Fuel Prices Today: July 29, 2026 Update

Fuel prices across Thailand's major stations on July 29 held steady, with regular gasohol 95 priced at 36.69 baht per liter at most chains, while premium diesel topped out at 50.05 baht per liter at PTT.

29 Jul Khaosod

On July 29, 2026, the Office of Energy Policy and Planning (OEPP) under the Ministry of Energy released the latest fuel price report covering five major fuel stations: PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell.

PTT Station: Gasohol 95: 36.69 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 31.69 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 27.63 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 36.32 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 47.79 baht/liter Gasohol 99 Premium: 49.79 baht/liter Benzin 95: 45.68 baht/liter Diesel: 36.69 baht/liter Diesel B20: 31.69 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 50.05 baht/liter

Bangchak Station: Gasohol 95: 36.69 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 31.69 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 27.63 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 36.32 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 48.44 baht/liter Diesel B7: 36.69 baht/liter Diesel B20: 31.69 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.25 baht/liter

PT Station: Gasohol 95: 36.69 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 31.69 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 36.32 baht/liter Benzin 95: 46.18 baht/liter Diesel B7: 36.69 baht/liter Diesel B20: 31.69 baht/liter

Shell Station: Gasohol 95: 37.19 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 31.89 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 36.82 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 49.84 baht/liter Diesel B7: 36.69 baht/liter Diesel B20: 31.69 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.84 baht/liter

Caltex Station: Gasohol 95: 36.69 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 31.69 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 36.32 baht/liter Benzin 95: 48.41 baht/liter Diesel B7: 36.69 baht/liter Diesel B20: 31.69 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.25 baht/liter

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National

Myanmar Approves Death Penalty for Online Scam Ring Operators

Myanmar's parliament approved capital punishment for operators of online scam centers that force victims into fraud work, responding to international pressure from the US and China to combat the criminal networks.

29 Jul Khaosod

Myanmar's parliament has approved a law imposing capital punishment for those who confine or forcibly coerce victims into working at online fraud centers, known locally as scam hubs. Parliament Speaker Aung Lin Dwe announced the passage of the anti-online fraud legislation during a joint parliamentary session in Naypyidaw on July 28, with lawmakers confirming that capital punishment is included in the final bill.

The draft law released in May stipulates prison sentences ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment, as well as capital punishment for "violence, torture, unlawful arrest, detention, or cruel treatment of individuals to force them into online fraud operations." Scam-related offenses resulting in death carry automatic death sentences.

The law also prescribes life imprisonment for those operating online scam centers or convicted of cryptocurrency fraud offenses. Under pressure from countries including the United States and China, Myanmar's military-led government under President Min Aung Hlaing has pledged to crack down on these illegal operations and cooperate with neighboring countries to combat online fraud crimes.

Observers note that Myanmar law enforcement raids and arrests have largely displaced scam operations rather than eliminating them entirely. Crackdowns on major scam hubs such as KK Park in Myawaddy, Kayin State, and Shwego in Shan State—which served as headquarters for international call center gangs and human trafficking networks—have reportedly pushed operators to relocate to Cambodia near the Thai border.

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Police

Man Shoots Brother-in-Law to Death After Bar Dispute

A 23-year-old man fatally shot and stabbed his brother-in-law following a bar dispute in Kamphaeng Phet province on July 28, then fled the scene as police launched a manhunt.

28 Jul Khaosod

At 7 p.m. on July 28, police in Phran Kratai district, Kamphaeng Phet province, responded to a fatal assault report at a rental room behind Sri Phitok Market. Officers found the body of Thanawat, a solar power plant worker, dead outside the rental room with gunshot wounds and knife cuts to the head, left shoulder, and leg.

Initial investigation revealed that 23-year-old Somchai, the victim's brother-in-law, was drinking beer and playing loud music in an adjacent room. When Thanawat came to warn him, the two got into a heated argument and began fighting. Unable to win the brawl, Somchai ran back, retrieved a gun and knife, and attacked his brother-in-law, killing him before fleeing.

Witness Wanni, 49, recounted that she heard about the quarrel and rushed to intervene, asking the men to separate as they were family. After Thanawat locked himself in the room, Somchai appeared wielding a gun and knife. Wanni and her child fled for their lives as gunshots rang out and Somchai shouted threats before repeatedly stabbing the victim until he collapsed.

Thanhawat's wife, Dao, 28, was selling seafood at the market when her husband texted asking her to tell his brother to lower the music because he had a headache. Before she could return to the room, she learned her husband had been shot dead.

CCTV footage from the scene clearly shows the suspect holding the gun and knife, attempting to break down the door, firing through the window, and then stabbing the victim repeatedly. Police are actively pursuing the suspect to press charges.

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National

Royal Commemorative Coins Showcase Modern Art at Siam Paragon

The Royal Thai Mint and Siam Paragon present "Sirikasapanesilp," an exhibition honoring Queen Sirikit with commemorative coins and contemporary art by Sakul Intakul, running through August 2026 at Art Jewel with free admission.

28 Jul Khaosod

The Royal Thai Mint, in collaboration with Siam Paragon shopping center and freelance artist Sakul Intakul, has opened the "Sirikasapanesilp" exhibition to honor the late Queen Sirikit by displaying commemorative and memorial coins alongside contemporary fine art that connects history, shared memory, and high-quality artistic craftsmanship. The exhibition runs through August 12, 2026, at Art Jewel on the fifth floor of Siam Paragon, with the opening ceremony on July 28, 2026, attended by Royal Thai Mint Director Akkarat Sandhyanont and other officials.

The exhibition features four main components: a display of over 40 commemorative coins and medals related to Queen Sirikit, divided into three themed zones covering her relationship with the late King, birthday celebrations, and royal projects; a contemporary fine art collection titled "From Flowers to Jewels: The Amulet Brooch 'Siri of the Thai Heart'" by artist Sakul Intakul that reimagines coins as jewelry sculpture; a retail booth where visitors can purchase Royal Thai Mint coin products as souvenirs or gifts; and live demonstrations of the coin-making process held on July 28 and August 12 at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m.

The Royal Thai Mint invites the public, students, collectors, and international visitors to participate in honoring Queen Sirikit and experience Thai artistic and cultural heritage through the exhibition, which offers free admission.

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Breaking

Thai YouTuber Missing in Georgia, Community Mobilizes Search

Thai travel YouTuber Hloong Soloh has been missing in Georgia for over 10 days, prompting the Royal Thai Embassy to coordinate a search with help from Thai nationals posting appeals online. His last confirmed contact was July 13, and he may

28 Jul Khaosod

The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara is coordinating efforts to locate Hloong Soloh, a well-known Thai travel YouTuber who has been missing in Georgia for over 10 days. The agency has released a timeline of his movements, and Thai nationals in Georgia are posting search appeals online.

Hloong Soloh's family reported him missing after he lost contact over 10 days ago while traveling in Georgia. His last confirmed contact was on July 13. The Drama-addict Facebook page has been helping to circulate missing person notices, noting that Thai residents in Georgia are coordinating with authorities. They are requesting his full legal name, passport number, and flight details, and asking anyone with contact information for his relatives to reach out.

One Facebook user commented that the Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara is actively coordinating with relevant Georgian agencies. Thai volunteers appointed by the embassy have connected relatives with consular officials to provide personal information. An agency representative who had been in contact with Hloong before he went missing has provided his brother with a timeline showing he planned to travel in Georgia and Armenia between July 5-10, before heading to Chiang Mai in August. It is possible he may have traveled to Armenia during the period when contact was lost.

Thai residents in Georgia have joined forces to post search appeals on local Georgian pages in hopes that someone may have seen him or can provide information to help locate and safely bring him home.

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Police

Bodybuilder Killed in Red-Light Crash; Driver Was Police Officer's Daughter

A 30-year-old bodybuilder died when a car ran a red light and hit his motorcycle in Udon Thani; his father fears the case won't be handled fairly because the driver is reportedly an intoxicated woman and daughter of a police officer.

28 Jul Khaosod

Fa Prathan Thongkoat, a 30-year-old fitness trainer and bodybuilder, was killed instantly when a white Honda City ran a red light and struck his motorcycle at the Nong Samrong bypass intersection in Muang District, Udon Thani, at approximately 11:58 p.m. on July 26. CCTV footage shows that Fa Prathan was proceeding normally through the intersection on a green light when the sedan suddenly swerved from the right and hit him with force. His father, Kamphan, 50, expressed deep concern that the case may not receive fair treatment, as he learned the driver is a woman who appeared intoxicated and is the daughter of a police officer.

Fa Prathan was the family's only son and had recently graduated and built a career as a fitness trainer and competitive bodybuilder. He was planning to marry his fiancée, a nurse at Udon Thani Central Hospital, later this year. Just before the accident, he had called his mother to say he was heading home for dinner. Kamphan stated that his son had sent an omen the day before—his right eye had twitched continuously—which he now believes was a premonition of the tragedy.

Kamphan has appealed to the media to ensure the case is handled transparently and urged authorities to expedite the investigation, including alcohol testing and a full forensic examination. He said the driver's family has already contacted him about compensation, but he has asked to complete the funeral rites first before discussing settlements. Kamphan emphasized that he seeks only justice for his deceased son and confirmed he will pursue the case through all legal channels to ensure it proceeds fairly and according to the evidence.

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Police

Thai Police Chief Denies Proposing Transfer of Senior Deputy

Thai police chief denies proposing the transfer of his senior deputy, rejecting media reports of discussions with the deputy commissioner about reassignment to another agency.

28 Jul Khaosod

Police Commissioner General Kittirattanpetchr stated on July 28 that he has not yet received the letter reported in the media from Deputy Commissioner General Nirandr Luemsuree rejecting any transfer to another agency. The commissioner firmly denied ever discussing or proposing such a transfer with Nirandr, or having discussed the matter with Prime Minister Anuthim Charnweerakul. Nirandr's letter cited section 93 of the 2565 B.E. National Police Act, which stipulates that transfers must be voluntary, and argued that his experience in investigations, crime prevention, and command would be most beneficial to the national police agency during his remaining years of service. Kittirattanpetchr emphasized the importance of unity within the police organization and called on all officers to focus on their duties for the benefit of the public, national security, and the integrity of the institution, rather than concerning themselves with rank or position. He stressed that improving public safety, reducing crime, and earning public trust should be the collective priority of all police personnel regardless of their rank.

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Police

Russian Suspect Sought in Phuket Mall Currency Theft

Thai authorities are hunting a Russian national who allegedly stole over 600,000 baht in foreign currency from a Phuket shopping mall in a sophisticated heist last week.

28 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Thai authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Russian national accused of orchestrating a sophisticated theft of more than 600,000 baht in foreign currency from a prominent shopping mall in Phuket last week. Our previous story: Police in Phuket are hunting for a daring thief who staged a late-night robbery inside a […] UPDATE: Russian Suspect Wanted in Phuket Mall Heist, Escaped with 600,000 Baht -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Police

Chlorine Tank Explodes At Phuket Water Plant

A chlorine tank exploded at Phuket's municipal water treatment plant on Damrong Road Tuesday afternoon, prompting emergency response from provincial officials and disaster mitigation teams.

28 Jul The Phuket Express

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Phuket – A chlorine tank explosion at the Phuket Municipal Waterworks on Damrong Road, Talad Yai. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m., prompting an immediate response from provincial and municipal leaders. Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom, accompanied by Worath Surawadee, head of the Phuket Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, Muang District Chief Siwatch Rawangkul, and […] Chlorine Tank Explosion Contained at Phuket Municipal Waterworks -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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