An 85-year-old woman who regularly collected plastic bottles from the Chao Phraya River in Ayutthaya went missing on July 18, 2025. Officials from the Ayutthaya United Association at Chot Chang reported that the elderly woman fell from her boat and disappeared in the river at Ratchakram subdistrict, Bang Thai district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province while collecting plastic bottles. Water rescue teams were immediately dispatched to search.

When they arrived, they found only an orange fiberglass boat floating near the riverbank. The boat was nearly full of plastic bottles and bags she had collected, but the 85-year-old woman was nowhere to be found. Rescue teams coordinated with the Chao Phraya diving team and Ayutthaya rescue units to conduct simultaneous surface and underwater searches, expanding the search area along the river current from afternoon until dusk. However, they found no body and temporarily suspended the search pending further planning.

The fish raft owner reported that the elderly woman was a familiar figure in the community, earning a living by collecting scrap items and plastic bottles from the river daily. He last saw her paddling her boat around noon as usual. When he left to refuel his boat and returned ten minutes later, he found only her empty boat floating on the river. Authorities believe she fell into the water, possibly losing consciousness due to the intense heat and losing her balance. Though her family often warned her about the danger due to their concerns, she would regularly paddle out to collect bottles whenever no one was home, until this tragic incident occurred.

On July 18, 2025, at Phranangklao Hospital in Lopburi, Deputy Hospital Director Dr. Worawat Kaewwichian and Dr. Sakorn Nanthapakaporn, a plastic surgery specialist, revealed the condition of Benz Thipmonee, a 32-year-old sound engineer from Nakhon Phanom who worked at a beer bar in the Ladprao area. He was one of the injured from the fire, having been transferred from Paolo Hospital and treated under the gold card health insurance scheme. With 60 percent of his body burned, he is receiving treatment in the ICU.

Dr. Worawat explained that Phranangklao Hospital has equipment and facilities equivalent to those in Bangkok hospitals. Transferring patients to Lopburi for treatment was a wise decision to avoid concentrating too many severely injured patients in one facility, which would overwhelm medical resources and personnel. Psychiatric support has also been arranged for family members. The injured patient can now communicate and respond to questions from doctors. Medical expenses are covered entirely by the gold card scheme.

Dr. Sakorn stated that close monitoring is ongoing, with burn care materials supported by the Red Cross. He asked the family to have confidence in the hospital's capabilities and coordination with central medical teams. The patient remains in critical condition, with doctors providing their best efforts. The burns affected the patient's airway, necessitating a breathing tube with nutritional support, alongside wound care to prevent infection.

Meanwhile, Prapakarn, 31, the patient's wife, tearfully shared that she is somewhat relieved by the good care. Her husband is showing signs of response and can communicate. His kidney function has improved and he can urinate on his own, though bowel management still requires medical care. He is the only infection-free patient in the ward, and she is allowed to visit both morning and evening to give him strength. Her husband responds with his eyes, which clearly show his relief.

"My husband worked at the beer bar for more than three years as a trusted sound engineer. After the accident, I tried contacting the bar owners multiple times through their page, but never received a single reply—no lawyers, no staff, or partners asked about his condition, treatment location, or compensation. They abandoned us completely. I had to quit my job to care for my husband and our two children, ages 7-8, and rent a temporary home to save money."

Prapakarn also shared a glimmer of hope: "Foundation for Good Deeds," led by Bumpen Pannadda Wongphudee and Khot, donated diapers and provided an initial assistance of 20,000 baht for accommodation, food, and other expenses during her husband's treatment in Lopburi. She expressed gratitude to rescue workers, Paolo Hospital, and Phranangklao Hospital for their excellent care.

"I want to appeal to the beer bar to show kindness to those who lost everything. My husband provided great value when he worked there. When misfortune strikes, they should care for us too. Don't abandon us to face this alone."

Police have identified the origin of a mysterious wooden coffin containing female remains discovered beneath the foundations of an ancient ordination hall at Wat Thatthong, a royal temple on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. Investigators believe the deceased woman may have been a major donor who funded the construction of the hall; her descendants are suspected of burying her there after her death. On July 18, Lieutenant Colonel Chakrawut Don, an investigator from Klong Toei Police Station, responded to reports of skeletal remains found at the temple and led a team including forensic officers, a Chulalongkorn University medical examiner, and volunteers from a charitable foundation.

The 155-year-old Limpaphon ordination hall was undergoing restoration to raise its floor to three levels when workers encountered the coffin while jackhammering out the concrete foundation beneath the main altar. The deteriorated red wooden coffin contained female skeletal remains, preliminarily estimated to have been buried at least 50 years ago. The coffin also held a stainless steel tray and four 50-satang coins dated 2500 BE, which were collected as evidence.

When interviewed, Jetsada, a 21-year-old worker, explained that he discovered the red coffin while operating the hydraulic jacks used to lift the ordination hall and immediately notified authorities. Lieutenant Colonel Chakrawut stated that initial findings rule out murder, and the evidence suggests the deceased was likely a major donor to the temple who was buried beneath the main platform by her descendants in accordance with Buddhist tradition.

The NBTC selection committee unanimously voted 4-0 that Chairman Dr. Sorn Boonbaisairattana is disqualified under Section 8(2) of the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Act, meaning he has forfeited his right to serve as an NBTC commissioner under Section 18 of the Act as amended in 2022. Suphinyha Klangngarom, a former NBTC commissioner and head of the Consumer Council's communications subcommittee, argued that while Dr. Sorn may be considered ineligible from a practical standpoint, his formal removal requires royal approval and publication in the Royal Gazette. She called on Dr. Sorn to immediately cease his duties and notify the NBTC office, similar to her own previous decision when facing disqualification. Klangngarom emphasized that while Dr. Sorn may contest the decision in administrative court, he should first step down to avoid operational and financial complications for the agency. She also stressed that proper government procedure requires official documentation submitted by a responsible agency to the Prime Minister for royal endorsement, and noted that five other NBTC board members are now watching how the situation unfolds.

Three loud explosions rattled the carport before flames engulfed the house, and the owner ran for safety. Firefighters arrived and sprayed water to contain the blaze, which is believed to have started from a solar battery storage system malfunction. At 2 p.m. on July 18, 2025, Muang Samut Prakan police received a report of a residential fire in Soi Mangkol Khandee, Praksai Nai subdistrict, in Samut Prakan province. They coordinated with Praksai Nai municipal firefighters, who dispatched two fire trucks to battle the flames.

The scene was a two-story house with smoke and flames pouring from the ground-floor carport area. Fire spread up to the carport roof and into the lower floor of the house. The homeowner suffered minor injuries but managed to evacuate with two dogs. Firefighters used two water jets and took about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control.

The homeowner reported hearing three successive explosions from the carport—where solar battery storage was installed—before seeing intense flames and immediately fleeing to call for help. Neighbors and nearby residents confirmed hearing sounds similar to battery explosions multiple times before the fire ignited in the carport and rapidly spread into the house. They suspect the cause to be a short-circuit in the solar battery storage system, and officials will conduct further investigation to determine the exact cause.

Thai entertainer Ingfa Warahah has admitted to overworking herself to the point of collapse, experiencing symptoms including numbness in her head and feet, nausea, and loss of bodily control during a film blessing ceremony. Although fans have expressed concern, she currently has no time for a medical checkup due to a packed work schedule and thanks supporters for their worry while urging everyone to take care of their own health.

Regarding the deadly Ladprao bar fire, Ingfa expressed sincere condolences to the deceased and their families, hoping the tragedy will prompt greater awareness of safety standards in entertainment venues. She stressed the importance of checking emergency exits and escape routes whenever entering any establishment, and noted that many entertainment venues have since released safety awareness clips featuring sprinkler systems.

When asked about her workload, Ingfa revealed that she receives numerous job offers from multiple provinces and feels the pressure deeply, contrary to assumptions that she earns high fees. She emphasized doing the work with heart rather than just completing assignments, and expressed emotion over the response to her recent events. Regarding her collapse, she described it as her worst episode yet, with symptoms including numbness, nausea, abdominal pain, and a feeling of losing control, though she has not yet had time for a proper health checkup.

Acknowledging her reputation for working hard since returning from recent engagements without rest, Ingfa asked fans not to worry and apologized for causing concern, noting that she witnesses fan dedication firsthand. She encouraged everyone to take care of themselves and use her work ethic as an example to follow.