Rangsit University's Digital Innovation Technology College has partnered with the Thai Investor Promotion Association to develop an AI-powered financial planning curriculum designed to train a new breed of investment professionals. According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchaneti Srisowan, the university's Vice President for Technology and Innovation, the new curriculum integrates a decade of experience in finance, investment, and information technology education with artificial intelligence and data analytics. The program prepares graduates to use AI as a tool for analyzing financial statements, personal investment planning, and processing complex data efficiently, while emphasizing that AI complements rather than replaces human financial advisors, who must retain ethical judgment and accountability.

Mongkol Leelatharm, president of the Thai Investor Promotion Association, announced a three-week training program launching August 1, 8, and 15, 2025, every Saturday. The initiative teaches retail investors and shareholder advocates to use AI for data research, financial analysis of 56-1 One Reports, company valuation using Reverse DCF techniques, and critical questioning of business assumptions. Participants will learn to present findings in two-page infographics. Leelatharm emphasized that empowering individual investors with AI-driven analytical skills will strengthen shareholder protection, increase market transparency, and support sustainable growth in Thailand's capital market.

Thailand's women's volleyball team, ranked 17th globally, faces host nation Vietnam in a championship decider of the SEA V Cup 2026 (first venue) on August 2, 2569 at 7:00 PM. Thai fans can watch the match live and free on Channel ONE 31 and the oneD app. Head-to-head records show Thailand has won 4 of the last 5 meetings between the teams, with Vietnam claiming 1 victory. Recent matchups include Thailand's 3-2 upset win at SEA Games 2025 (December 15), a 2-3 loss in CV League 2025 Round 2 (August 10), a 3-1 victory in CV League 2025 Round 1 (August 3), a 3-1 win in CV League 2024 Round 2 (August 11), and a 3-2 triumph in CV League 2024 Round 1 (August 4).

A room rental owner shared how he had to pretend not to notice when a tenant violated house rules. Most condominiums and rental properties enforce a strict no-pet policy to prevent disturbances or property damage, yet many residents secretly break this rule. Facebook user Decpom Retro, who manages rental rooms, has a clear no-pets clause in his lease terms. However, when one tenant's bathroom broke down and Decpom Retro brought a repair worker, they discovered a serious rule violation. In his post, he explained: "The tenant was secretly keeping a kitten despite it being against house rules, but I let it slide and pretended not to see it when I checked the room and fixed the bathroom." Commenters unanimously agreed that such a cute sight would soften anyone's heart, even though rules should still be followed. On this occasion, the tenant was lucky to encounter a compassionate landlord willing to overlook the breach.

The director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Theeraphatthanakachmatat, chaired a Situation Awareness Team (SAT) meeting on August 2 with representatives from disaster prevention offices in 17 northern provinces, regional emergency centers, and relief volunteers. He reported that August is forecast to receive above-normal rainfall, especially in western, northern, upper northeastern, and eastern regions, with rainfall expected to decline in September and October before heavy rain returns to the southern region in November. All provinces were instructed to monitor conditions closely and prepare response plans in advance.

Theeraphatthanakachmatat noted that Chiang Rai province has experienced flash floods and riverbank overflows in three districts, but the situation has stabilized through round-the-clock coordination. Phetchabun province deployed water pumps to manage floodwaters flowing into surrounding areas with advance Cell Broadcast warnings. Phichit province faced riverbank overflow from heavy rain, with local agencies mobilizing machinery, flat-bottomed boats, and pumps for rapid drainage. Chiang Mai, though monitoring accumulated rainfall, has maintained strict urban flood prevention measures and benefits from adequate reservoir capacity.

The director-general ordered all areas to position emergency machinery in high-risk zones proactively, coordinate with local government and volunteer organizations, clear drainage obstructions, and stock relief supplies. He emphasized the importance of multi-channel public communication through Cell Broadcast, social media, community radio, and local leaders to ensure timely awareness and alert dissemination.

Prince of Songkhla University's International Affairs and Corporate Communication Center opened the seventh PSU Bazaar on Ground event under the concept "Love of PSU," featuring a food, music, and arts festival imbued with warmth and organized as a low-carbon event. The opening was presided over by Assistant Professor Dr. Niwat Kaewpradub, rector of the university, with welcoming remarks from Assistant Professor Dr. Theersakdi Jindabath, director of the International Affairs and Corporate Communication Center, alongside university executives, representatives from supporting public and private agencies, and a large crowd of participants at the Flag Pole Plaza on the Hat Yai campus on August 1, 2025.

The seventh PSU Bazaar on Ground "Love of PSU" ran from August 1–2, 2025, at the Flag Pole Plaza in front of the Rector's Office, promoting entrepreneurship among students, alumni, staff, and university affiliates by providing a marketplace to sell goods, generate income, exchange business knowledge, and build professional networks across all five university campuses. The event featured over 50 vendors selling savory and sweet foods and beverages, learning zones with garbage separation workshops from the Southern Thailand Love of Birthplace Foundation, educational activities from the university's traveling natural history museum, disaster preparedness games from the Foundation for Media Development of Children and Youth and the Health Promotion Foundation, and the WalkWing walking activity offering event discounts. Musical and dance performances by university student clubs, entertainment from visiting schools, prize giveaways, and the iconic outdoor cinema event rounded out the festival.

Rector Assistant Professor Dr. Niwat Kaewpradub stated that PSU Bazaar on Ground aligns with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation's policy to drive regional economic development and is part of the university's transformation initiatives. The online market "PSU Bazaar" has grown to over 86,000 members and has become highly successful in building a strong economic foundation. The event continues to be organized as a low-carbon event mindful of environmental impact, supporting the university's path toward carbon neutrality.

Assistant Professor Dr. Theersakdi Jindabath, director of the International Affairs and Corporate Communication Center, noted that the PSU Bazaar group was established during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide members with income through online sales channels. Following pandemic relief, the concept evolved into a small market format called PSU Bazaar on Ground, first held in 2021, and has continued to generate income and stimulate economic circulation. This year's event maintains that tradition of supporting entrepreneurship and community engagement.

On August 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Wat Huay Sup in Na Ma Tum subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom district, Chachoengsao province, Nithirut Triwornsukmitr, deputy mayor of Nong Hiang subdistrict administration, along with his wife presented 50,000 firecrackers, a classical dance performance, and 100,000 baht in cash as an offering to Luang Por Yai (the revered abbot) inside the temple's prayer hall amid crowds of worshippers.

Nithirut displayed 32 winning government lottery tickets with the final two digits 69 to reporters. He also showed 10 tickets with number 971479 that narrowly missed the first prize by just two digits—a near-miss that would have been worth over 60 million baht. Despite the narrow loss, he received multiple prizes for the two-digit match.

Nithirut explained that he regularly visits the temple to make merit and request blessings for good fortune from Luang Por Yai. Before the latest lottery drawing, the abbot had given him the number 69, which he then purchased in three additional sets of 10 tickets each for a total of 32. All 32 tickets won the two-digit prize as intended. He also purchased 10 tickets with number 971479, which came within two digits of the first-prize jackpot.

Prior to the lottery, Nithirut had brought a land deed to Luang Por Yai for a blessing before selling it. After successfully selling the property, he made the donation as an act of gratitude and continued merit-making. Following the merit ceremony, other lottery players in attendance examined the winning ticket numbers 35-898 to use as guidance for future lottery purchases, all within an atmosphere of faith and devotion.