On July 24, 2025, Major General Kriangsak Wattanakirik, commander of the 43rd Army Infantry Region at Thaetsatree Srisunthon Camp in Tung Song district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, held a formal honor guard ceremony to receive the body of volunteer ranger Nathsit Kaewsenao, 34, belonging to Ranger Company 4509, Battalion 45. Kaewsenao died in the line of duty in Rangae district, Narathiwat, during operations in Thailand's three southern border provinces. His body was then conveyed to Manao Wan Royal Temple in Chang Klang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat, for merit-making ceremonies. Royal wreaths on behalf of His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, and various members of the Thai royal family were presented before the casket by representatives including Deputy Governor Theeraphong Chuaichoo. Government officials, military personnel, members of the public, and the deceased's family attended the ceremony conducted according to royal funeral protocols. The deceased's mother, Sompon Kaewsenao, recalled that her son was deeply concerned about his family, especially his two children and her aging health. During his last visit home, he urged his younger sister to pass the sergeant examination so she could support their mother after he was gone, saying, 'You must pass that exam so you can take care of our mother. I won't be around much longer.' No one realized those words would be his final farewell.

Chachoengsao police remains in critical condition after colleague opens fireLegacyA police officer is in critical condition after being shot by a colleague following a workplace dispute at a highway police service centre in Chachoengsao province. The Chachoengsao police shooting took place at around 1am yesterday, July 23, in the car park outside the Bang Khla Highway Police Service Centre in Bang Khla district. The injured officer was identified as Police Sub-Lieutenant Yutthapong. He sustained gunshot wounds to the chest, left arm and hip before being rushed to Buddhasothorn Hospital for emergency treatment. Hospital officials have not released an update on his condition. Police arrested the accused, Police Senior Sergeant Major Phitsanu Malaisorn, at the scene after he reportedly waited to surrender. Officers also seized a 9mm handgun believed to have been used in the shooting. Photo via ThaiRath According to witnesses, Yutthapong was the head of the highway police service centre. Before the incident, he and Phitsanu had attended a meal with more than 10 fellow officers before returning to the station. Witnesses told investigators the pair began arguing at the restaurant and continued the dispute during the journey back to the service centre. The girlfriend of a maid employed at the centre told police she heard the officers arguing loudly in the car park before several gunshots were fired. She said she then found Yutthapong lying on the ground with serious injuries. Channel 7 reported that more than 10 shots were fired during the incident. Phitsanu admitted the dispute was related to work but declined to provide further details. Investigators said he appeared to be under significant stress during questioning. Photo via ThaiRath According to the media, the disagreement may have stemmed from differing views on work procedures linked to the officers’ positions and age difference. Phitsanu declined to discuss the matter further, saying he would speak only in the presence of his lawyer. The accused was scheduled to be taken to Chachoengsao Provincial Court today, July 24, for temporary detention while the investigation continues. In a separate incident reported in February, a police officer at Huai Khwang Police Station in Bangkok accidentally shot a colleague during a firearms inspection before a training exercise. Police said the shooting was accidental and not the result of any personal dispute. The story Chachoengsao police remains in critical condition after colleague opens fire as seen on Thaiger News.

The Airports of Thailand Authority has launched promotional measures for new flight routes, both domestic and international, to support convenient public travel and tourism with a 50% reduction in landing and parking fees.

Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattarapredit announced that he has ordered the airports authority to develop and promote flight routes within Thailand and internationally, positioning regional airports as engines for regional development. The aim is to link transportation, commerce, and tourism across the country.

Previously, the authority consulted with airlines and regional tourism operators to identify ways to launch new routes and increase frequencies on promising corridors. Efforts include coordinated tourism marketing, travel promotion events, and route development aligned with each area's economic potential—creating viable business cases for carriers while expanding public travel options and strengthening regional airports' role in driving economic and tourism growth.

Phattrapong emphasized that measures must prioritize public benefit by offering more convenient travel choices, direct routes to various regions, shorter travel times, and lower costs. The initiative aims to stimulate regional economies so local communities gain from the resulting business, trade, and tourism growth.

"These measures support not only airlines but also create opportunities for citizens to access convenient, quick, and affordable travel while driving sustainable regional economic growth," he said.

Airports of Thailand Director Danai Ruangsoon noted that the authority previously offered promotions only for domestic routes. The agency is now expanding incentives to international routes, including both scheduled and charter flights, to align with the deputy minister's policy goals.

New airlines will receive a 50% discount on landing and parking fees for six months if they have never operated from the authority's airports or have ceased operations for at least one year.

New routes will receive a 50% discount on landing and parking fees for one year if they are newly launched or have been inactive for at least one year. The authority expects to announce these promotional measures by early August.

PHUKET: A 22-year-old Ugandan woman drowned in the swimming pool of a luxury villa in Kamala in the early hours of Thursday morning (July 23), police have confirmed.

Emergency responders from Pattaya Sawang Boriboon rescue center were alerted at 1:36 a.m. on July 24, 2569, to a fatal motorcycle-truck collision on Highway 331 near the Forestry Office in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The accident scene was poorly lit due to non-functioning streetlights along a long stretch of road, severely reducing visibility. A white Hino 18-wheel truck bearing Chachoengsao registration was parked at the roadside, and a white Yamaha Fino motorcycle from Maha Sarakham struck its rear end with tremendous force. The front of the motorcycle was completely crushed, with debris scattered across the road. The body of Nathphong (surname withheld), a factory worker, was found at the wreckage and had to be extracted using cutting and prying equipment.

When questioned, the 41-year-old truck driver, Attavuth (surname withheld), explained that he had pulled over because he needed to urinate while driving toward Sattahip. After attending to his personal needs and returning to the cab to use his phone, he heard a loud crash within five minutes. Upon inspection, he found the motorcycle had struck the rear of his truck and immediately called police and rescue units.

Police documented the scene and took statements from the truck driver as evidence. Authorities plan to review CCTV footage from the area to determine the exact cause of the accident. The deceased has been transferred to the hospital pending claim by family members for religious funeral rites. Officials have urged relevant agencies to repair the malfunctioning streetlights along the road to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Paula Taylor attended the launch event for "Return of True Love Next Door" at the GDH CIRCLES Feel Good event at Sirikit National Convention Centre, where she updated fans about settling back into life in Thailand and discussed her close friend Jenny Tienpodsuwan, who was reportedly splashed with water during a recent wedding ceremony.

When asked about the incident, Taylor expressed sympathy for her friend, saying she did nothing wrong. "I just told her to take it as encouragement. That's all. She did her best," Taylor explained. She acknowledged that the other party involved may have been stressed.

Taylor confirmed she is now permanently based in Thailand and adjusting well to local life, including picking up Thai slang and expressions. Regarding her return to acting, she remains cautiously optimistic, noting that the project details are still being finalized. She emphasized her commitment to balancing work with motherhood, as her children are a priority—one studying in Thailand and another abroad. Taylor expressed her characteristic warmth about parenting, saying she and her family just "make it happen" together and that she supports whatever her children want to pursue.