Son Discovers Parents Dead After Bringing Durian Home

A man shot his wife in their Krabi home before turning the gun on himself on July 27; their son discovered both bodies after returning from harvesting durian with gifts for his mother.

27 Jul Khaosod

On July 27, Deputy Superintendent Adisorn Yeesan of Nueaklong Police Station in Krabi received a report of a fatal shooting inside a residential house in Pakasai subdistrict, Nueaklong district. Officers and forensic staff arrived at a single-story concrete home, where they found the body of Samphan, 49, lying face-up in a pool of blood near the front entrance with a gunshot wound to the left rib cage. In the kitchen area nearby, they discovered the body of Rattanaporn, 46, also face-up in blood, with a fatal gunshot wound beneath her left breast that exited through her back. A shotgun and spent cartridges were recovered near the rear door and seized as evidence.

The couple's son, who was staying at a relative's house, explained that his parents lived together while he had gone to help relatives harvest durian in a nearby village. Around midday, he returned home with durian to give to his mother, finding the front door slightly open. After calling out with no response, he entered and collapsed when he discovered both parents dead with signs of a struggle.

During questioning, the son revealed that his parents fought frequently because the father was extremely jealous and had often beaten his wife. Investigators believe the couple argued again before the husband shot his wife in the kitchen. He then discarded the spent cartridge outside near the rear door, returned inside, and killed himself with the same shotgun in the front hallway. Officials will conduct further investigation into the exact circumstances, and the bodies will undergo detailed examination before being released to family for religious rites.

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Police Bust Drug Party with 21 Suspects in Udon Thani

Police arrested 21 people during a raid on a rental house drug party in Udon Thani, seizing MDMA, ketamine, methamphetamine, and GHB from the venue on July 26.

27 Jul Khaosod

On July 27, 2569, at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, Provincial Police Commander Thawatchai Thungpao, Deputy Commander Phan Phet Khae Kamnoed Phet, Police Station Commander Phatthana Wongse Jhan Phon, and Mueang Udon Thani District Officer Chawish Pongkhan announced the arrest of 21 people aged 18-48, consisting of 14 men and 7 women. Police seized 10 MDMA pills, 3 grams of ketamine, 1 bottle of GHB, and 5 methamphetamine tablets from an unnumbered rental house on Don Udom Lane, Udon Thani Municipality. The arrests were made at 11:30 a.m. on July 26, 2569.

Investigation revealed that Wichyphon rented the house and possessed 1.5 MDMA pills and 1 methamphetamine tablet. Pimukkhaphan had 9 MDMA pills, 2 ketamine packets, 1 GHB bottle, and 3 methamphetamine tablets. Chaiphrueksa possessed MDMA pills, and Techini had 1 methamphetamine tablet. Police charged these four with possession of Type 1 stimulants (GHB), Type 2 stimulants (ketamine and methamphetamine), and Type 1 narcotics (MDMA). The remaining 17 suspects tested positive for drug use in urine samples and were charged with illegal consumption of Type 1 narcotics and Type 2 stimulants.

District Officer Chawish revealed that the office had received complaints about regular vehicle traffic at the rental house, suspecting illegal drug activities. Police conducted the raid as part of the government's "90-Day Drug Elimination Operation." After learning the house hosted regular drug parties, they planned and executed the arrest, finding 21 people using drugs inside.

Police Commander Phatthana reported that three days of surveillance showed night-life revelers inviting each other to the drug party after bars closed, spreading word of mouth without social media promotion. Most participants were regular drug users. On the morning of July 26, police used a search warrant to raid the house and found all 21 people enjoying the drug party inside.

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Regional

Saraburi Motorcycle Taxi Stand Ordered to Remove Steel Canopy

Saraburi's city mayor ordered motorcycle taxi drivers to demolish an illegal steel canopy at their stand near the hospital after street vendors complained about encroachment on public road space.

27 Jul Khaosod

The Saraburi City Mayor has ordered motorcycle taxi drivers to demolish a steel canopy structure in front of Saraburi Hospital after resolving a dispute with street vendors. The vendors had complained about the encroachment onto public road space. The motorcycle taxi leader promised to comply and avoid causing inconvenience to the public.

On July 27, 2025, a clash broke out between street vendors and motorcycle taxi drivers on Municipal Road 4 in Pak Phraeo subdistrict, Saraburi city, after the drivers erected an iron fence around their parking area, blocking vendors from bringing their carts in to sell. The incident went viral on social media.

After an investigation by City Mayor Dr. Panupong Thiphayaset and District Officer Chinnaacharya Rosiakrashakdi, both sides agreed to resolve the matter. The taxi drivers agreed to remove the fence and partially dismantle the canopy to allow cart access, while vendors helped pay for labor. However, public pressure mounted to remove the permanent steel structure that encroached on the road, which is illegal.

Today, the mayor ordered the complete demolition of the steel canopy. When the reporter arrived at the scene, workers were already removing the structure while the motorcycle taxi drivers watched from a distance, having relocated their vehicles to the opposite side of the street. The taxi stand leader said they fully comply with the mayor's order to satisfy all parties, but asked for public sympathy. The motorcycle taxi stand will remain in place, though drivers will now rely on umbrellas for shelter as they continue their livelihood.

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National

Thailand-China High-Speed Rail Phase 1 Nears 55% Completion

Thailand's high-speed rail link from Bangkok to Nong Khai is 55% complete on phase 1, with the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima segment targeted to open in 2026 as part of a larger three-nation transport network connecting Thailand, Laos, and Chin

27 Jul Khaosod

The Ministry of Transport is advancing the Thailand-China high-speed railway project, expediting construction of phase 1 while preparing to open bidding for phase 2 to connect Thailand, Laos, and China and support regional trade, investment, and economic development.

On July 27, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn chaired the first 2026 meeting of the joint committee managing the Thailand-China railway cooperation project. Senior Transport Ministry officials and relevant agencies attended to track progress and accelerate the Bangkok-Nong Khai high-speed rail project in both phase 1 and phase 2 preparations, including linking railway systems across Thailand, Laos, and China into a seamless regional transport network to support future travel, trade, investment, and tourism.

The meeting focused on monitoring progress and resolving obstacles in the Thailand-China government cooperation agreement to develop a high-speed rail system connecting Bangkok, the Northeast, and Nong Khai province, a strategic area for border trade and regional connectivity.

Once completed, the project will improve travel efficiency between Bangkok and major regional cities, reduce distance and time constraints, and increase flexibility in moving people and economic activities. It will also disperse investment from central areas, stimulate development around stations, and create opportunities for business, tourism, and services along the route.

Phase 1, spanning Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima (250.77 kilometers with 6 stations) and budgeted at 179,412.21 million baht, comprises 14 civil contracts. Currently, 2 contracts are completed, 10 are under construction, and 2 are in procurement, bringing overall construction progress to 55.27 percent. Near-completion work includes the Muak Lek and Lam Takong tunnel section and the Lam Takong-Si Khiew and Kud Chik-Khok Khoat sections. Contracts for the Bang Sue-Don Mueang and Ban Pho-Phra Kaew sections are being expedited to enable signing and construction launch soon.

The Transport Ministry targets opening the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima segment in 2026. Once operational, the route will provide an alternative travel option between Bangkok and the Northeast while supporting economic activity expansion to provinces and cities along the corridor. Beyond transportation convenience, areas surrounding stations have potential to develop as commerce, services, residential, and tourism hubs, creating jobs, increasing income, and attracting new investment to the region.

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Regional

Koh Samui Faces Severe Drought Crisis as Water Supplies Dwindle

Koh Samui's water supplies have plummeted due to drought, with local sources exhausted and mainland pipelines delivering only half the island's daily demand of 34,000 cubic meters. Authorities have implemented rotating shutoffs and are urgi

27 Jul Khaosod

Koh Samui is experiencing a severe drought crisis affecting water supplies. Raw water sources for the island's waterworks have dried up, and the pipeline system from the mainland cannot meet demand. On July 27, the Provincial Waterworks Authority's Koh Samui branch announced that severe drought conditions caused by the El Niño phenomenon have exhausted local water sources, leaving only approximately 16,000 cubic meters per day available from the mainland pipeline system—far short of the island's average daily demand of 34,000 cubic meters. The authority is implementing water-rationing measures by dividing supply zones according to a set schedule and is urging all water users to conserve supplies and maintain reserves during rotating shutoffs. The Waterworks Authority will continue monitoring the situation closely and will announce when conditions return to normal.

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National

Thailand Must Urgently Reform Elderly Welfare System

More than 74 percent of Thai elderly say the state welfare system is insufficient and unprepared for the country's aging society, urging the government to urgently reform services with better access to healthcare, home care, and simplified

27 Jul Khaosod

A recent Suan Dusit Poll survey on elderly citizens and state welfare has revealed a troubling picture, with the majority of older Thais agreeing that the country is unprepared for an aging society. More than 74 percent believe state welfare is insufficient, and nearly 63 percent lack confidence that the welfare system can handle the growing elderly population. The survey signals an urgent call to government and relevant agencies to take action seriously, as Thailand has fully entered an aging society phase. If the welfare system remains outdated and fails to address the real-life needs of most elderly citizens, the resulting problems will have wide-ranging impacts on seniors, families, and the nation's long-term economic burden. Notably, elderly citizens are not merely demanding increased financial assistance; what they need most is convenient access to state services that accommodate age-related limitations—including local support staff, home-based services, targeted outreach, and simplified procedures. Many seniors lack genuine access to their own entitlements. The elderly also prioritize basic security essentials for living, including age-appropriate financial support, quality healthcare, and systematic long-term care, rather than ad-hoc emergency measures. Good welfare is not simply handing out money occasionally; it must build security across all life dimensions: health, income, housing, and care when dependent. An aging society is everyone's future concern, since all people will eventually grow old. Welfare investment is therefore not a budget burden but an investment in quality of life, reducing inequality, and strengthening social stability long-term. The government should use these survey findings as a guide to urgently reform the elderly welfare system to support the rapidly expanding aging population, designing welfare systems tailored to different elderly groups so all can access their rights equally, conveniently, and with dignity. The government must recognize that this should not be a temporary vote-catching policy followed by neglect, which would burden the country and citizens more than genuine and sustainable assistance.

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National

Thailand Pushes to Export Red Cow Milk to Six Asian Markets

Thailand is targeting six Asian countries to expand exports of Red Cow milk, with Malaysia and Indonesia as priority markets for halal certification and growth opportunities.

27 Jul Khaosod

Agriculture Minister Wachirapool Khaokhram chaired a meeting with Watchree Wanserirn, director of the Thai Dairy Promotion Organization, and senior officials to accelerate expansion into foreign markets. The meeting included consultants and working group members tasked with identifying new revenue streams and international competitiveness strategies.

The group discussed collaboration with agricultural attachés at Thai diplomatic missions in China and Indonesia to develop foreign market expansion plans. Currently, the Thai Dairy Promotion Organization relies primarily on neighboring Myanmar and Laos. The initiative targets six initial countries: Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, and China, leveraging Thailand's 100% pure dairy products and geographic advantages.

Minister Wachirapool emphasized the need to generate revenue through pricing reforms, premium product launches, expanded marketing channels, and promotions to compete in open markets. The ministry will coordinate with agricultural attachés to negotiate trade terms, resolve regulatory barriers, and conduct market analysis on consumer demand, pricing, and key players in each target country. Plans include business matching between the Thai Dairy Promotion Organization and interested distributors, with Malaysia and Indonesia as priority markets for potential halal market expansion.

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National

Thailand Eyes Massive Land Bridge Project Despite Environmental Concerns

Thailand's controversial one-trillion-baht Land Bridge project connecting the Gulf and Andaman coasts remains suspended despite PM backing, as environmental groups and officials cite poor economic viability and severe threats to marine ecos

27 Jul Khaosod

The Land Bridge project remains highly disputed—some view it as wasteful, others as economically unviable. This massive transport infrastructure would connect the Gulf Coast in Chumphon with Ranong's Andaman shore, involving an estimated one-trillion-baht investment in major ports, expressways, railways, and large-scale logistics systems, plus special economic zones and supporting industries. If realized, the project could stimulate the economy, create jobs, and boost income. However, careful cost-benefit analysis is essential to determine true economic worth. A project of this scale inevitably brings environmental damage, leaving local residents fearful of impacts on their livelihoods and nature-dependent occupations. Major ports and industries would inevitably generate substantial waste. Environmental conservation groups and southern civil society networks have mounted broad opposition campaigns. Recently, Prime Minister Anuthon Charanweerakul reaffirmed the project is not permanently abandoned but could be revived whenever deemed necessary and geopolitically suitable. However, Deputy PM and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithamprasert, chairing the Land Bridge review, previously concluded the plan should be shelved due to poor returns, low feasibility, high budgetary risk, and serious threats to marine ecosystems, coastal livelihoods, food security, and forests. The committee ultimately determined the project has low commercial viability, carries significant environmental risk, and lacks social consensus. Although Anuthon says the plan remains open, no timeline or endpoint is clear. More pressing is an apparent lack of government mega-projects to drive transformative economic growth—Thailand has lacked major infrastructure initiatives for years, and current projects fall short of generating breakthrough economic stimulus.

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Community

Firstwun Marks 26th Birthday As New Series Launches

Actress Firstwun Wankorn celebrated her 26th birthday with co-star Teal Matimanth at a merit-making ceremony for their upcoming web series 'You(R)Tuber,' with Teal expressing concern about her demanding production schedule.

27 Jul Khaosod

Actors Teal Matimanth and Firstwun Wankorn held a merit-making ceremony at the PHENIX Pratunam rooftop for their upcoming web series 'You(R)Tuber,' expressing excitement as production approaches. Firstwun, turning 26 this year, said she feels more mature and has grown through many experiences, while Teal praised her professional and personal development, noting she has grown beloved by everyone. Teal expressed concern about Firstwun's health due to her demanding schedule, which includes a special season series and a new production starting soon, and encouraged her to prioritize rest and medical care when needed.

When asked about birthday gifts, Firstwun said she simply wants lasting happiness and plans to donate and make merit with the team. Teal closed by sharing his lucky numbers, joking that he always draws 16 whenever he tries to predict lottery numbers.

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Community

Radio DJ P'Aoy Launches First Talk Show in 33 Years

Beloved radio DJ P'Aoy launches her first-ever talk show after 33 years on air, an empathy-focused event featuring love stories and interactive segments at Siam Square One on September 12.

27 Jul Khaosod

After more than 33 years as a radio DJ, Naphaporn Triwitayavarikul—known as DJ P'Aoy—has been a cherished voice offering love advice and emotional support to listeners. Fans are invited to her first-ever talk show, "DJ. P'AOY ONE STAND UP EMPATHY," with the tagline "Their Hearts, What About Ours?"—a talk show built on empathy rather than comedy, taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Siam Petch Hall, 7th floor, Siam Square One, starting at 1 p.m.

DJ P'Aoy explained the concept: "I define this ONE STAND UP EMPATHY as 'Their hearts, what about ours?' Just as I've said, 'Listening to music is a form of conversation with yourself,' this talk show is the same. I want to invite everyone to sit and listen while conversing with their own hearts—to ask themselves: whose heart do we care for so much that we forget our own?"

The event will feature intense love stories and multiple segments for shared empathy, including a guest speaker carefully selected by DJ P'Aoy, a "life soundtrack" segment where audience members share songs that define them, and an Empathy Exhibition with interactive booths. These include a Quote Zone featuring 33 years of uplifting sayings, a Safe Space Zone for sharing happiness or sorrow, and a raffle drawing prizes including stickers, happy stones, and branded t-shirts. Ticket holders seated near the stage will receive fan benefits including warm blankets.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10 a.m. through Thai Ticket Major at prices ranging from 1,200 to 3,000 baht.

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Supalai Launches Fourth Year of Children's Wellbeing Program

Supalai launches the fourth year of its "Little Smile, Big Joy" program to support construction workers' children and communities through art activities and school supplies at its Nakhon Pathom development. The initiative focuses on promoti

27 Jul Khaosod

Supalai is rolling forward with its "Supalai Builds Good" corporate social initiative, continuing the "Little Smile, Big Joy" program into its fourth year to promote mental wellbeing and improve living standards for construction workers' children and neighboring communities through art activities, school supplies, and essential items. The company reaffirms its commitment to business development paired with creating social value and sustainable growth for all stakeholders.

On July 27, Thanyarat Pannyarat, Assistant Managing Director of Marketing and Sales at Supalai Public Company Limited, announced that Supalai is continuing its care and sustainable community development under the "Supalai Builds Good" project with the fourth consecutive year of the "Little Smile, Big Joy" program at Supalai Parkville Bangkhae in Nakhon Pathom province. The initiative aims to spread happiness and strengthen mental wellbeing for construction workers' families and surrounding communities.

The "Little Smile, Big Joy" program stems from Supalai's commitment to caring for the quality of life of all stakeholders, especially construction workers' families, who are a vital driving force for the company. In this fourth year, the program continues this vision while emphasizing mental wellbeing by fostering imagination and positive energy in children, believing that growing up in a warm and happy environment is crucial for developing quality youth in the future.

This year's activities are organized as a "Place of Smiles" giving children space to relax and express themselves freely through art. The company has prepared school supplies, coloring sets, food, snacks, drinks, and ice cream to be distributed directly to construction sites. Beyond creating happiness and smiles, the program provides tangible support in reducing the financial burden of school supplies and essentials for families.

"We believe that caring from the beginning, such as with construction worker families, is essential to building a strong society and passing on good opportunities to youth in the future," Thanyarat said.

Supalai hopes the "Little Smile, Big Joy" program, which has extended its care to communities across the country, will be another driving force in raising living standards and promoting good wellbeing for children and working families continuously. The company is committed to conducting business alongside creating social value under a sustainable development approach so all sectors grow together in balance. For more information on Supalai's social initiatives, visit www.supalai.com and the Supalai Facebook page.

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