The sixth Conovative Award 2026 competition, organized by Thai Coconut Public Company Limited, challenged university students to develop nutraceutical foods and beverages with total prize money exceeding 470,000 baht. The winning team, Nutra-Creators from Kasetsart University, created LANSANA, an anti-inflammatory Thai heritage lasagna that merges traditional Lanna curry flavors with Italian-style lasagna noodles. The product incorporates anti-inflammatory compounds—curcumin, gingerol, and piperine—supported by scientific research demonstrating cellular anti-inflammatory effects, along with prebiotic fiber to nourish the digestive system. Using bioactive delivery architecture innovation, the product protects and preserves these active compounds to retain over 90 percent of their potency after heating, ensuring consumers receive full nutritional benefits.

Montri Barringsenah, chief technical officer of Thai Coconut Public Company Limited, noted that the nutraceutical foods and beverages theme challenged students to conduct research and develop new products based on scientific evidence, with the goal of creating genuinely health-promoting foods. He emphasized that modern consumer trends increasingly focus on food nutritional value and expects Thailand to become a major global source of food innovation. The Conovative Award aims to showcase university students' innovation potential beyond the classroom and foster future product development. Many teams incorporated Thai local ingredients such as mango peel extract, oyster mushroom extract, and cashew fruit into their prototypes, contributing positively to Thailand's food industry development.

Of the 11 finalist teams, Nutra-Creators from Kasetsart University won first place with LANSANA, receiving 100,000 baht, a trophy, and an international food innovation study tour. Second place went to KU DINO Team from Kasetsart University for Kham Siam chocolate with miang kam filling, earning 70,000 baht plus 20,000 baht for best presentation. Third place was awarded to Mangi team from Mahidol University for Sparkling MANGI beverage at 50,000 baht. DivaDevour from Srinakharinwirot University won the popular vote award for GrubKaam chromium-enhanced rice seasoning at 30,000 baht.

On August 24, Nattcha Boonchaiyinswastdi, a Thai Nation Party list MP, filed a complaint with the Election Commission over AI-generated attack videos being circulated during the campaign for Nonthaburi Provincial Government governor, where their party has fielded candidate Detcharat Sukgamnerd. Nattcha said unknown parties have been continuously creating AI clips using Move Forward Party logos in an attempt to blur the lines of responsibility and prevent Thai Nation Party from taking direct legal action. Though the clips use the banned Move Forward Party symbol, the public may perceive them as coming from connected orange-aligned groups since they also feature orange colors and the number 4, which is Detcharat's candidate number. Nattcha said Thai Nation Party plans to pursue charges related to false data being entered into computer systems under the Computer Crime Act, and the party has identified the person posting the videos and will file charges against all accounts involved in the attack campaign. He criticized the strategy as deliberately designed to circumvent direct legal liability while spreading misinformation. Nattcha also dismissed false claims circulating on social media that Thai Nation Party plans to abolish the 30-baht healthcare scheme or eliminate education and public health systems in the province. He stressed that Detcharat has consistently said he will continue and expand existing successful policies funded by taxpayer money and will maintain or increase education support in Nonthaburi. Nattcha called on the Election Commission to monitor and regulate the Nonthaburi provincial race, which he described as currently fierce and contentious.

Chon Buri school allegedly protects teacher who sexually assaults schoolgirlLegacyA 16 year old student in Chon Buri filed a police report accusing her math teacher of sexually abusing her in exchange for good grades. Her mother claims that the school protected the teacher from prosecution. The young girl is in Mathayom 4, or Grade 10, of a school in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri. She and her mother, 42 year old Bew, visited Bang Lamung Police Station yesterday, August 23, to take legal action against the male teacher and the school. According to the report on Channel 7, the alleged abuse took place between June and July this year, and the mother only recently became aware of it. The mother said that she had noticed her daughter becoming more withdrawn in recent weeks. Eventually, the teenager revealed that the teacher had abused her when her mother pressed her for an explanation. Photo via DailyNews She said that she had been struggling academically and that the teacher had offered to help her get better grades in exchange for favours. He provided her with exam answers, which led to her achieving the desired result. Then, the teacher arranged a meeting at a nudist resort. He groped her during that visit. On a second visit, the teacher reportedly took the girl to his room and asked her for sex. A condom was used the first time, but not the second. The student said that the teacher had also groped her at school. Unable to tolerate his behaviour any longer, she filmed the assault as evidence for a further police complaint. The footage showed the teacher putting his hand under her skirt. According to the girl’s mother, she raised the matter with the school, resulting in an agreement that she considered unfair. The school drew up a document stating that the teacher would be transferred to another school and would be required to pay the schoolgirl 50,000 baht in compensation. Photo via Thai PBS The school also stated that the girl and her mother would be held responsible if the case or footage of the incident were to be shared publicly after the agreement was reached. The family was also made to promise not to take legal action against the teacher. Following the latest update to the case, the police inspected the resort where the alleged abuse took place, and officials from the Chon Buri Children and Family Shelter arranged a medical examination for the student. The investigation is ongoing. Neither the accused teacher nor the school has yet made a statement regarding the matter.

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At 09:10 on August 24, 2025, at Government House, Praradhorn Pattisananantakul, spokesman to the Prime Minister's Office, announced the government's plan to expedite relief payments to flood victims in the northern region. Ministers visiting affected areas will assess the situation, and the government aims to distribute initial compensation of 9,000 baht as quickly as possible.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation is expected to present the relief package to the Prime Minister today for signature before it goes to the cabinet meeting on August 25 for approval. For death compensation in Nan province—where 2-3 deaths have been reported—there are two sources: central budget approval proposed by the disaster department, and funds from the Prime Minister's Office emergency fund, which has been discussed with the Permanent Secretary. Affected families will receive 80,000 baht from the emergency fund, bringing total assistance to around 300,000 baht when combined with emergency central budget allocations.

Regarding home repairs for affected residents, the government will use the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation's existing criteria. Local authorities will conduct damage assessments to evaluate the extent of destruction before releasing repair funds based on actual conditions.

A prominent community health volunteer and her husband, both from Sanam Chai subdistrict in Satuek district, Buriram province, were killed when a Bangkok-registered Toyota van struck them at midday on August 23 on the Buriram-Satuek highway opposite Satuek Secondary School. The van was operated by an aviation-related company. The couple—a 70-year-old farmer and his 59-year-old wife, a village health volunteer—were well-respected by neighbors for their diligence and commitment to their community.

The wife was enrolled at the Satuek District Learning Promotion Center and was scheduled to sit her final Grade 12 exams that day—her last semester before graduation. Her husband had ridden his motorcycle to drop her off at school when the accident occurred. A teacher at the learning center, 49, confirmed the woman was a dedicated student who had enrolled in order to further her education and contribute more effectively to village development.

The teacher expressed profound sadness, noting the woman had not arrived for her exam despite being a conscientious learner. When staff tried to contact her, she did not answer, and they later learned she had been struck by the van in front of the school. Both she and her husband died at the hospital.