On August 13, 2026, the Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast predicting continued heavy rainfall in parts of the North, Upper Northeast, Central, and Eastern regions due to a monsoon trough and southwest monsoon system. Residents are warned of dangers from heavy accumulation that may trigger flash floods and flash runoff, especially in foothill and low-lying areas. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand are expected to reach 2–3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm zones, prompting mariners to exercise caution and small boats to avoid leaving shore.

Regional forecasts show thunderstorms in 60 percent of the North (with heavy falls in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak); 60 percent of the Upper Northeast (Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom); 40 percent of the Central region (Uthai Thani, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi); and 60 percent of the East (Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Trat) with seas reaching 2–3 meters. The South faces 40 percent thunderstorms on the east coast and 60 percent on the west coast (Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun), with waves of 2–3 meters in the upper Andaman and 1–2 meters in the lower south, both exceeding those heights in storms. Bangkok and vicinity expect 60 percent thunderstorms with localized heavy rain, minimum 25–27°C, maximum 33–35°C, southwest winds 10–25 km/h.

Officers from the Provincial Police Bureau's investigation unit arrested a 27-year-old man from Phu Sing district, Sisaket province, who was wanted for a fatal shooting. The suspect, whose name is being withheld, had been listed as priority case number 74 on the police warrant calendar and had returned to his hometown to hide.

On August 12, 2025, Provincial Police Bureau Commander Theerapat Theerapatthammrung ordered the arrest operation. A court warrant was issued by Sisaket Provincial Court on October 19, 2024, under case number 458/2567. The suspect faces charges of joint murder, illegal firearm possession, ammunition possession, and unlicensed weapons transportation. He was arrested at a rented room in Soi 5, Prai Phattana subdistrict, Phu Sing district, Sisaket province.

The case began on October 18, 2024, when the suspect allegedly quarreled with a rival from a nearby village before using a firearm to shoot and kill him in the Sisaket area. He then fled and moved between several hiding places to evade capture. Police detectives pursued the case continuously for more than six months until they discovered the suspect had returned to hide in Phu Sing district, leading to his arrest.

During preliminary questioning, the suspect confessed to all charges. He has been transferred to Phu Sing Police Station for further legal proceedings.

His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen proceeded to Amarinthravinijchaya Throne Hall to perform a merit-making ceremony marking the birthday anniversary of the late Queen Sirikit, the Millennium Queen, on August 12, 2026. Upon arrival, the King lit incense and flowers to pay homage to a Buddha image from the reign of King Rama IX positioned before the hall. The Queen similarly made offerings of incense and flowers to the portrait of Queen Sirikit at the main dais. Thirty Buddhist monks chanted prayers in honor of the late Queen. The King and Queen presented candles and listened as a sermon was delivered on the theme of wisdom. The King then offered robes to the monks in two separate distributions of fifteen and sixteen robes respectively. Following the ceremony, the King and Queen paid further respects to the Buddha image and the Queen's portrait before departing.

On August 12, 2025, at 18:30 local time, Border Patrol Police Headquarters announced the results of a major drug trafficking interdiction operation. Officers had received a tip from a local informant about a suspected methamphetamine shipment being transported in a white Mitsubishi Pajero with Chiang Rai plates along the Mae Sai to Chiang Saen route. Deputy Commander Rungsimun Songkharatham ordered the Chiang Saen Border Patrol unit, led by Lieutenant Thanavat Thipwattri, to set up checkpoints along Route 1016.

At 04:30 on August 12, officers spotted the target vehicle near Ban Pang Mo Phuang in Chiang Saen district. When signaled to stop, the driver accelerated and charged toward police, damaging a barrier before attempting to flee. Officers fired at the vehicle's tires and pursued it until the driver lost control on Route 1016 near Doi Sri Kaeo village. The vehicle struck a road median and came to a stop.

The driver, identified as Sane Phu, 30, from Mae Ngoen subdistrict in Chiang Saen, fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by pursuing officers. Police searched the vehicle and discovered 20 rainbow-colored bags containing 4 million methamphetamine pills concealed in the rear seating area. The suspect was taken into custody and charged accordingly. Police Commander General Rungroj Thakoonpunyasiri highlighted the successful integration of multiple agencies in preventing drug trafficking, stating that coordinated efforts across all divisions have proven highly effective in dismantling trafficking networks.

A school principal in Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai has come under intense online scrutiny after a parent posted security camera footage allegedly showing him striking a second-grade student hard on the head during a morning flag ceremony and prayer lineup. According to the video, the man identified as the school administrator noticed two students playing around, said "Oh, playing again," then walked over to one student and hit him on the head with an audible slap before asking "Who else wants one?" The incident has upset parents and sparked debate over the appropriateness of the administrator's conduct. Parents argue that if a child misbehaves, staff should use warnings or verbal instruction rather than physical force. The case has drawn widespread online attention, with parents and viewers calling on the Education Ministry and the school's oversight body to urgently investigate the facts and consider disciplinary action if violence is confirmed, with the aim of protecting student safety and preventing similar incidents. The authorities involved are currently re-examining the facts of the incident and the identity of the person in the video.

CentralWorld Srinakarin is building anticipation for MyScape, a new space set to open in late 2025, through the MyScape Pulse Experimental Exhibition running August 7–16, 2025. The exhibition interprets the new space's concept through "life's rhythm" across multiple dimensions, creating an immersive experience where visitors can observe, touch, and participate. MyScape aims to connect people, lifestyles, brands, and communities through the concept "Feel the Beat of the New Ecosystem."

CentralWorld, in collaboration with DUCTSTORE the design guru, has created four Experimental Zones where visitors can explore, interact, and feel different rhythms of "scape" that reflect individual identity and lifestyle.

The Four Highlight Experimental Zones are:

THE CURATORS – Unlock your unique identity through multimedia installations tailored to your style. Features immersive installation art combining visual, lighting, and sound design; identity analysis that categorizes visitors into nine lifestyle types; and personalized sensory experiences of light, color, and sound curated to reflect your individuality.

THE MOVERS – Blend fashion and movement power through interactive motion that syncs with your chosen rhythm. Includes physical interaction that transforms movement and outdoor activity into visual art; data visualization of behavior and body movement in a sportswear fashion atmosphere; and self-exploration results revealing new energy for living.

THE CONNECTORS – Link life's rhythms, music, and community to create a new dimension of social experiences. Offers interactive co-creation through music that accommodates one person to entire groups; rhythmic control of beats and music through responsive projection mapping; and social connection where more play creates more visual diversity and stronger community bonds.

THE RESETTERS – Escape chaos and find refuge in a restorative space that heals the mind and revitalizes life energy. Features sensory reset to disconnect from external noise; mindful breathing exercises that release expectations and heal through slow living awareness; and internal dialogue to reset and restore balance and calm.

Join us in decoding every rhythm of "scape" in the dimension of your choice and create a new rhythm for the Srinakarin district together. MyScape Pulse Experimental Exhibition opens August 7–16, 2025, from noon to 8 p.m. (free admission) at Creative Space Level 1, Manman Srinakarin–CentralWorld Srinakarin.