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.

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.

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."

Deputy Chair of the House Military Affairs Committee Chatchai Supattavanich presented complaints about defective bunker construction in Chanthaburi and Trat provinces on August 3, 2569 (2026) in Parliament. According to photos provided by complainants, the bunkers are built only from thin prefabricated concrete sheets laid as walls, with natural wooden poles as support beams and wood combined with plastic to hold soil on the roof.

Chatchai outlined three concerns: first, safety risks because the structure could easily collapse, especially during rainy season when soil weight increases, and cannot provide proper protection from bullets or shrapnel; second, poor quality and lack of value for money compared to military engineering standards; and third, suspected budget misuse, as the complaints indicate 90 bunkers were budgeted at 50,000 baht each, yet actual construction costs appear to be only a few tens of thousands of baht.

Chatchai remarked that the bunkers are so thin and unstable that soldiers jokingly say a sneeze could cause collapse without waiting for combat. He stated he will submit evidence and documentation to the chair of the Military Affairs Committee to investigate the facts, protect soldier safety, and ensure taxpayer money is properly spent. He emphasized concerns about whether these bunkers can withstand heavy rain, explosions, or actual conflict given their obviously inadequate construction.

Thai Customs, the Border Patrol Police, and Airports of Thailand have launched the "Scent Enforcer" operation, deploying K-9 drug-detection units to screen international departing passengers' baggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The initiative aims to enhance interception of cross-border drug trafficking and prevent Thailand from being used as a transit corridor by international criminal organizations.

Customs Director-General Panthong Loikul explained that the program responds to government policy prioritizing drug suppression by integrating multi-agency cooperation to monitor drug smuggling through all channels—airports, border posts, and postal systems—with strict law enforcement. Drug smuggling via air passengers remains a persistent problem, with narcotics hidden in various ways including inside the body, luggage, and carry-on items, damaging Thailand's image and public confidence. The national drug prevention committee approved the K-9 integration on July 3, 2025, to enhance screening efficiency and identify suspicious baggage.

The "Scent Enforcer" operation is a collaboration between Thai Customs, the Border Patrol Police, the AITF task force, Suvarnabhumi Airport police station, and Airports of Thailand to strengthen drug interception measures and protect the country from transnational criminal networks. The program integrates personnel, intelligence, technology, and government expertise to systematically enhance drug control. Border Patrol Police Commander Rungrojn Takun affirmed that K-9 units will boost drug interception to international standards while serving as a knowledge-sharing forum among agencies. Suvarnabhumi Airport Director Kittiphong Kittikhajon confirmed the airport's support for all security operations, providing facilities and coordination to ensure efficient and safe passenger and baggage screening aligned with international aviation standards.

On August 3, 2024, police and excise officials led by Deputy Police Commissioner General Nirandr Luemsubree announced the dismantling of a major illegal cigarette operation in Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The investigation, conducted between July 1-15 as part of a government crackdown on illegal tobacco smuggling, resulted in the seizure of 150 cartons containing 1.5 million cigarettes (75,000 packs) valued at approximately 6.75 million baht, causing the state to lose over 4 million baht in tax revenue.

Investigators discovered that a 73-year-old woman named Pimphon (nickname Tiu) was operating an unlicensed residential address as a front grocery store in Tambon Nai Muang to distribute both retail and wholesale quantities of smuggled foreign cigarettes. After obtaining a court-issued search warrant, officers found various untaxed foreign cigarette brands hidden throughout the premises.

During interrogation, the suspect admitted the cigarettes were hers and intended for sale to regular customers. She claimed to have purchased them from an unknown Thai supplier who smuggled the goods through natural border crossings at Chom Bueng in Surin Province before delivering them via pickup truck. However, investigators remain skeptical and plan to expand the investigation to identify smuggling networks and upstream importers.

The suspect faces charges of concealing, distributing, purchasing, and possessing smuggled goods that bypassed customs procedures and tax payment. She faces potential fines up to 60 million baht. Authorities emphasized that smuggled cigarettes lack quality and safety inspections and may contain harmful molds and dangerous substances that pose serious health risks to consumers.