Private schools across Thailand are facing a mounting crisis, with approximately 20–30 closures reported in the 2025 academic year, including 4 in Bangkok alone, driven by weak economic conditions, falling birth rates, and owners' decisions to exit the business. Suphaset Kanakul, chairman of the Association of Private Education Promotion Committees, revealed the problem during a recent meeting of the Private Education Promotion Committee chaired by Education Minister Prasert Chantharwongthong. The committee also reviewed the direct-disbursement welfare programme (NCH) administered by the Private Teachers' Welfare Fund, which began in May but has encountered significant processing delays, leaving only 700 participating hospitals instead of the target 1,000 nationwide. The Education Ministry pledged to consult with the Public Health Ministry to resolve the issue. The direct-disbursement system allows private teachers to claim health benefits of up to 150,000 baht per person per year through an online platform managed by the National Health Security Office (NHSO). This benefits private teachers by providing convenient, rapid access to services and reducing out-of-pocket expenses, while standardizing hospital billing procedures and improving payment transparency. Beyond economic and demographic pressures, some closures reflect family decisions to discontinue operations entirely. Schools seeking to close must first develop transition plans to transfer students to new institutions and ensure teachers and staff receive proper legal protections.

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation announced the 2025 National Science and Technology Festival, spotlighting AI innovation and future technologies while preparing to host an international museum network conference. Deputy Prime Minister and Science Minister Prasarn Wongsuwan, along with senior ministry officials, unveiled the festival on August 10 under the concept "Intelligence in Science for a Sustainable Future," designed to harness science's power to address real social challenges, elevate the nation's workforce capacity, and demonstrate Thailand's readiness to host the international conference of global museum and science center networks from August 15–23, 2025 at Impact Muang Thong Thani.

Deputy PM Prasarn stated that the ministry prioritizes developing quality human resources to prepare Thailand for rapid changes in the AI and advanced technology era, promoting Thai youth skills in science, technology, innovation, and analytical thinking alongside ethical and creative AI use to drive sustainable economic, social, and national development. The science and technology festival serves as a key mechanism for inspiring children and youth to learn through real experience, experimentation, analysis, and self-discovery while exploring educational and career pathways in AI, science, and technology—critical strengths for Thailand's future. The festival represents the country's premier science venue and honors the scientific legacy of King Rama IV, the father of Thai science, with this year's theme reflecting the application of science, technology, and innovation to solve public challenges in health, agriculture, environment, and innovation-based economic development, elevating research from laboratories to tangible community and industrial benefits for sustainable growth.

MINT announced on August 11, 2025, that its Singapore-based subsidiary MFG International Holding Pte. Ltd. has acquired 100% of Bonchon International Inc., the company owning the Bonchon brand intellectual property for markets outside the Americas. The transaction is valued at 50 million US dollars (approximately 1.65 billion baht) and is expected to close in August 2025, with financing provided through bank loans.

Bonchon International Inc. has paid-up capital of 406.58 million won divided into 40,658 ordinary shares with a par value of 10,000 won each. Following the acquisition, Bonchon International Inc. will become a subsidiary of MINT.

MINT stated that the investment aims to acquire ownership of Bonchon's intellectual property outside the Americas, which will increase revenue from royalties and franchise fees. Bonchon, a South Korean fried chicken brand originating from Busan, currently operates nearly 500 outlets across 8-9 countries, with major markets in the United States, Philippines, and Thailand, as well as locations across Asia and Europe.

Thailand – Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General Pol. Gen. Kitrat Phanphet has ordered police nationwide to step up enforcement against illegal firearms, ammunition, and explosives while increasing security at public places following recent violent incidents involving deadly weapons. Pol. Gen. Thana Chuwong, deputy commissioner-general responsible for investigation and inquiry affairs, will oversee operations targeting illegal weapons […]

The Department of Medical Sciences, through the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, has revealed that bullying behavior is becoming increasingly severe and varied, with Thailand ranking among the world's top countries for this issue. Research shows schools are the most common location for bullying, which significantly affects children's physical and psychological development. Dr. Thaninthorn Wetchaphianan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences, defines bullying as intentional behavior designed to make others feel embarrassed, hurt, or distressed, with the perpetrator experiencing satisfaction from the act. Such behavior often stems from mental instability, inferiority complexes, family problems, environmental factors, emotional skill deficits, and previous victimization.

Bullying is categorized into four main types: physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying. All forms impact children across all age groups, particularly during critical developmental periods. While bullying may seem minor to adults, it can cause lasting psychological wounds manifested through behavioral changes such as school avoidance, depression, and unhappiness. Parents and guardians are encouraged to maintain regular conversations with children to create a safe environment for disclosure and to intervene when warning signs appear.

Dr. Akhorn Chaiweerawattana, Director of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, explains that bullying occurs at all ages with different characteristics. Younger children experience physical bullying, from mild forms like teasing to severe ones like assault. Preschoolers often face verbal bullying involving mockery of parents' names, appearance, or skin color. Teenagers, during their identity-formation stage, commonly encounter bullying related to personality, social status, values, and possessions, as well as social exclusion and rumor-spreading. Cyberbullying among teenagers is particularly concerning, involving false information dissemination, unauthorized image or video sharing, and crude online comments, which may violate personal data protection laws.

Parents must give special attention to children's online activities, as these problems affect everyone, not just children. All individuals have the right to be protected from bullying, and society must take this issue seriously to safeguard children's physical and mental health.

On August 11, 2026, TikTok user @suda_zy posted a cautionary account describing how dizziness led to sudden acute kidney failure. While some might assume high salt intake was the culprit, the first question her doctor asked was whether she had consumed traditional herbal remedies or tonics, as kidney damage was severe and her blood had become heavily acidic. She denied taking herbal medicines, reporting only B vitamins for numbness and magnesium tablets for sleep issues, not continuously. Her dizziness escalated until her blood pressure reached 212, causing her body's systems to collapse. She was admitted to Sakon Nakhon Hospital and later transferred to the provincial hospital after initial treatment at a district hospital failed to improve her condition. Doctors ordered temporary dialysis as kidney function had failed, though they couldn't yet determine if it was acute or chronic due to her never having sought medical check-ups before. Brain scans, chest X-rays, and lung ultrasounds were conducted. Her primary concern throughout her emergency care was her 71-year-old mother, worrying constantly about how her mother would manage if something happened to her. Her mother cared for her completely, even struggling to walk, while also wiping her body, managing her catheter, and fanning her during the hot first night in a shared room without air conditioning. Blood pressure checks were taken every 15 minutes, but readings remained above 190. After medication adjustments on the second day, her pressure dropped to 135 and her kidneys responded well. The doctor asked if she snored, noting that her breathlessness indicated airway obstruction during sleep, which elevates blood pressure and strains kidney function. She was advised to undergo a separate sleep study. Doctors recommended she rest at home to see if her kidney function would recover, as the failure was acute. Recovery would be monitored over two weeks to determine if dialysis would become necessary. Back home, she can only eat egg whites initially and must use a cane to walk. She hopes her kidney values will improve so she can care for her mother long-term. She thanked TikTok for allowing her to share her story.