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Police

Student Shooter at Nonthaburi School Arrested; Ammunition Cache Found

A student opened fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi this morning, killing at least 5 people and injuring over 15 others before being arrested with a large ammunition cache found in his possession.

Student Shooter at Nonthaburi School Arrested; Ammunition Cache Found
7 Aug Khaosod

A shooting incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi occurred this morning, perpetrated by a student of the school. Initial reports indicate more than 15 people were injured and over 5 people were killed, though these figures are still being officially verified by relevant authorities. After the situation was contained, officials investigated the scene and searched the suspect's belongings, initially finding a large quantity of ammunition in the student's bag, which has been collected as evidence for further investigation into the cause and motive of the incident. Authorities have requested public cooperation in avoiding routes around Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi and nearby expressways temporarily to clear the way for ambulances and rescue personnel to assist the injured and carry out their duties efficiently, and asked the public to closely monitor updates from government agencies.

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Tourism

Prachuapkhirikhan Heritage Festival Set for August 2026

Under the Royal Patronage: Prachuapkhirikhan Heritage & Tourism Festival 2026 Join the celebration of local heritage and tourism from August 10 to 18, 2026, at Hua Hin Railway Station. This 9-da...

7 Aug Thailand.go.th Events

Under the Royal Patronage: Prachuapkhirikhan Heritage & Tourism Festival 2026 Join the celebration of local heritage and tourism from August 10 to 18, 2026, at Hua Hin Railway Station. This 9-da...

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Police

Student Gunman Dies After Shooting at School in Nonthaburi

A student opened fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi on Thursday morning, killing two teachers and injuring 15 others before dying inside a classroom. Police secured the area and evacuated students and staff from the compound.

Student Gunman Dies After Shooting at School in Nonthaburi
7 Aug Khaosod

A student gunman has died after opening fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, leaving multiple people injured and two teachers dead. Authorities are managing the situation. On August 7, 2025, a shooting incident occurred during the morning at Thepsirin School in the Bang Kruai area of Nonthaburi province, causing panic among school staff, students, and personnel. Police, rescue teams, and emergency medical units immediately moved to secure the area and assist those inside the school. Preliminary reports indicated 15 people injured, with one in critical condition, and two teachers killed. Authorities secured the perimeter for safety and began investigating the incident site while searching for the gunman and evacuating students, teachers, and staff from the danger zone with support from relevant agencies. Initial investigation revealed the perpetrator was a youth under examination by authorities. Police were conducting area control and searching for the suspect who remained hidden inside the school, with sporadic exchanges of fire reported. It was later reported that the gunman, a student at the school, has died inside one of the school's classrooms.

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National

Thai Deputy PM Vows Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Network in Phuket

Thai authorities are cracking down on a foreign nominee network operating across Phuket, with over 100 companies traced to the scheme generating more than 5 billion baht in revenue. Deputy PM Pol Perm vowed to expand the investigation natio

Thai Deputy PM Vows Crackdown on Foreign Nominee Network in Phuket
7 Aug Khaosod

On August 7, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Pol Perm Suvanachaleui spoke at Government House about an operation conducted in Chalong Subdistrict, Kathu District, Phuket to inspect and regulate foreign business operations. Following a confrontation with Israeli nationals on July 25, the investigation expanded to reveal over 100 companies connected to the nominee network, with traced revenues exceeding 5 billion baht from the previous year.

The businesses involved are diverse, ranging from car rental services to tour operations, which authorities suspect include zero-dollar tours. The investigation is expected to expand across tourist islands and accommodations nationwide. Pol Perm instructed the Department of Internal Administration to coordinate with the Ministry of Justice to trace the financial sources.

Further investigation will determine whether Thai shareholders and foreign facilitators are fronting for foreign capital. If confirmed as nominee operations, full legal action will be taken regardless of Thai citizenship status. Authorities also uncovered educational institutions linked to Canadian nationals operating as nominees and will continue expanding the investigation until all violators are removed from the country.

When asked about concerns regarding a repeat of Chinese national cases, Pol Perm stated authorities will examine how these individuals obtained Thai nationality, their supporting documents, and their origins. Some may have acquired intermediate nationalities before applying for Thai citizenship to facilitate the process. He instructed the Department of Internal Administration to review naturalization procedures and documentation standards.

Pol Perm expressed concern that such individuals deliberately cycle through multiple nationalities to exploit Thailand's system—using earlier nationalities to conduct illegal business, then obtaining Thai citizenship to further operations and extract Thai wealth. The Interior Ministry aims to protect genuine Thai entrepreneurs from foreign exploitation. He acknowledged that some of these networks may be entrenched but emphasized the Prime Minister's clear policy: illegal operators and exploitative foreigners must be removed immediately. The investigation requires time to trace financial sources and asset origins before enforcement actions.

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National

Thailand Targets 35 Creative Cities by 2037

Thailand plans to add 35 cities to Unesco's Creative Cities Network by 2037, targeting two new designations every two years as part of a sustainable tourism strategy.

Thailand Targets 35 Creative Cities by 2037
7 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Thailand aims to secure Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognition for two new destinations every two years as part of a national strategy to have at least 35 Thai cities designated by 2037, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).

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Community

Lampang to Host Thai Charm Music Festival

LAM Sip & Sound: Thai Charm - Feel All The Feelings @ Lampang Province Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026  (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Baan Phraya Suren by Madame Musur Saturday, August...

7 Aug Thailand.go.th Events

LAM Sip & Sound: Thai Charm - Feel All The Feelings @ Lampang Province Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 2026  (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)Baan Phraya Suren by Madame Musur Saturday, August...

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Police

School Shooting In Nonthaburi Kills Two Teachers

A 15-year-old student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district on Thursday morning, killing two teachers and injuring 15 others as police secured the area.

7 Aug The Thaiger Crime

2 teachers reported dead at Nonthaburi school shootingLegacyA shooting at a school in Nonthaburi province on Thursday morning left two people dead and 15 others injured, according to initial reports. The suspected gunman is a 15 year old student, while officers continued responding to the incident. The Nonthaburi school shooting was first reported at around 10.30am after local news outlets shared updates from the scene. The school was later identified as Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi. Officers from Plai Bang Police Station and rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation were dispatched to the school following reports of gunfire. According to DailyNews and Matichon, between 15 and 20 people were injured in the attack, while two victims were pronounced dead. Matichon reported the deceased were teachers at the school and that three of the injured were in critical condition. Photo via DailyNews Rescue teams initially could not reach the victims due to safety concerns while the operation was under way. Authorities later began evacuating some of the injured, who received first aid before being transferred to nearby hospitals. Students were gradually evacuated from the school as officers secured the area. Police remained at the scene as the operation continued. According to Matichon, the suspected gunman was believed to be inside the school’s pink building at the time of the latest reports. Photo via DailyNews Authorities also urged members of the public and nearby residents not to livestream the police operation, warning that doing so could interfere with efforts to bring the situation under control. The incident remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released further details about the motive or confirmed the final number of casualties. The story 2 teachers reported dead at Nonthaburi school shooting as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Thailand and Myanmar Sign Three Bilateral Cooperation Agreements

BANGKOK: Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) yesterday (Aug 6) aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.

Thailand and Myanmar Sign Three Bilateral Cooperation Agreements
7 Aug The Phuket News

BANGKOK: Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) yesterday (Aug 6) aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.

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National

Government Weighs Tourism Stimulus Package Funding Options

The government is evaluating how to fund its next tourism stimulus package, with officials still deciding whether to use loans or regular budget allocations while ensuring maximum economic efficiency across tourism, retail, and local busine

Government Weighs Tourism Stimulus Package Funding Options
7 Aug Khaosod

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachee Panitchpakdi revealed progress on the next phase of economic stimulus measures, saying the government is currently consulting with Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas to review all measures thoroughly. The government has not yet decided whether to fund the packages through loans or regular budget allocations, as officials must ensure funds are used with maximum efficiency, benefit the public broadly, and not create unnecessary fiscal burden.

Paramount is that measures should not be short-term cash injections alone but must help generate genuine income for the economy, particularly tourism, retail, local businesses, and travel-inclined citizens, circulating money throughout regions and stimulating economic activity widely. "This requires careful consideration and proper planning first, as we must use funds as efficiently as possible and distribute them as widely as possible," Panitchpakdi said.

The government is still evaluating responses from previous measures and proposals from Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraparth, who wants comprehensive results from the "Plus" group initiatives before moving forward with new packages. For "Thailand Travel Thailand" and "Thais Helping Thais," Panitchpakdi said there is no need to launch everything simultaneously, as each measure has different objectives, timelines, and target groups that must be tailored to necessity and appropriateness for maximum public benefit.

Tourism measures should align with seasonal demand to maximize travel incentive across hotels, restaurants, and transport, while urgent assistance or measures to unlock domestic economic potential may roll out at different stages depending on cost-of-living conditions and consumer purchasing power. All details will be reviewed by Ekniti's working group—including budget size, funding sources, target groups, duration, and economic impact—before resubmission to the Cabinet.

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Tourism

Feel All the Feelings Festival Comes to Koh Phangan

Feel All the Feelings @ Koh Phangan Feel All the Feelings @ Koh Phangan: Recharge your life energy at a festival that gathers art, music, culture, health, and lifestyle in one place amid a special at...

7 Aug Thailand.go.th Events

Feel All the Feelings @ Koh Phangan Feel All the Feelings @ Koh Phangan: Recharge your life energy at a festival that gathers art, music, culture, health, and lifestyle in one place amid a special at...

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National

Thailand Extends Cooking Gas Price Cap at 423 Baht Through October

Thailand has extended its price cap on cooking gas at 423 baht per 15-kilogram cylinder through October 2026, increasing subsidies to shield households from volatile global energy markets amid geopolitical tensions.

Thailand Extends Cooking Gas Price Cap at 423 Baht Through October
7 Aug Khaosod

The Energy Ministry has extended its price freeze on cooking gas (LPG) at 423 baht per 15-kilogram cylinder for another three months through October 31, 2026, while increasing subsidies to manage volatile global oil markets. Deputy Energy Ministry Spokesperson Veerapath Kiartfuengfu stated that global energy prices have remained highly volatile over the past week due to conflicting statements from the United States and Iran about potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, creating market uncertainty.

The Energy Ministry continues to closely monitor the situation and maintain measures to stabilize domestic oil prices and protect the cost of living. The ministry manages this through the Oil Fuel Fund mechanism while overseeing refinery gate prices to ensure fairness. To ease household expenses, the ministry has prevented retail cooking gas prices from rising in line with global markets by increasing LPG price compensation from 7.22 baht to 9.86 baht per kilogram.

As of August 7, 2026, the Oil Fuel Fund's deficit reached 71,826.31 million baht, increasing by approximately 2,044 million baht from the previous week. Despite the fund's mounting burden, the Energy Ministry remains committed to managing energy prices rigorously to prevent impacts on food, goods, and essential services. The ministry urged the public to conserve energy and use it efficiently while assuring them of its determination to manage the current energy crisis and prevent further hardship.

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