Tak Province Ready for National Cycling Championship Final

Tak Province and Bhumibol Dam will host the final round of Thailand's national cycling championships August 7–9, 2026, with over 2,000 cyclists competing for the national title and royal trophy. The event will also serve as a test for Thail

4 Aug Khaosod

General Decha Mekarasri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), president of the ASEAN Cycling Confederation (ACF), and chairman of the Thai Cycling Sports Association under royal patronage, announced that the association, together with Tak Province and Bhumibol Dam, will host the final round (Round 5) of Thailand's national road cycling and mountain bike championships on August 7–9, 2026, at Bhumibol Dam. Road cyclists will race on routes within the dam and parts of Samesngao District, while mountain bikers will compete entirely within the dam.

Decha confirmed that Governor Chusak Ruying has ordered all relevant agencies—police, public health officials, civil defense personnel, and rescue volunteers—to prepare fully for traffic management alongside police officers. Tak Province and Bhumibol Dam are now 100 percent ready to welcome cyclists from across the country. Over 2,000 cyclists and supporters are expected to attend, stimulating the local economy and promoting tourism. Cyclists without accommodation are urged to book immediately, as lodging in and around Bhumibol Dam and Samesngao District is limited.

"This final round will determine which cyclist becomes Thailand's national champion and wins the royal trophy," Decha said. Outstanding male and female cyclists in both road and mountain bike categories will receive the Prida Chunlamon Honor Trophy, while the best coach will receive the Seree Trirat Honor Trophy, named after the father of Thai cycling. Mountain bike champions in each age group will also be presented to the King to receive their trophies—a tremendous honor. Representatives from all five host provinces will later receive a Royal Commendation Shield.

Decha added that the final round will also serve as a test event for Thailand's national cycling team preparing for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. On Saturday, August 8, at 3 p.m., the association, the Health Promotion Foundation, and Bhumibol Dam will jointly host a green cycling event, "Bike for Life—TCA Green Cycling," covering 6 kilometers and promoting environmental conservation. The event will also campaign against e-cigarettes, which are spreading among youth and pose health and cancer risks, and promote the "Don't Smoke, Don't Drink" initiative encouraging Thais to quit smoking and alcohol consumption.

Members of the public can watch the competition live on Thai television.

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Police

Family Receives Bodies of Three Slain Relatives

A family collected the bodies of three relatives murdered by a suspect in Chachoengsao province, with a Buddhist merit-making ceremony planned at a local temple before the funeral on August 8.

4 Aug Khaosod

A grieving family collected the bodies of three relatives—a mother, father, and child—murdered and buried by a suspect known as "Por" in Huai Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chachoengsao province. On August 4, 2025, Kritsada, a family member of the three deceased victims, received the remains at the Police Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine to transport them for religious ceremonies at Khao Bunyamee Dararama Temple (also known as Thung Kha Temple) in Chachoengsao.

Kritsada explained that Chantana, one of the deceased, was his aunt. He had been assigned by the family to collect the bodies and arrange a Buddhist merit-making ceremony at the temple, with chanting scheduled for three to four nights and a funeral service set for August 8. Kritsada said the family has been unable to accept what happened and finds it impossible to forgive the perpetrators due to their inhumane brutality. He emphasized that Por, who had been released from prison only two months prior, went on to commit murders of five people total and deserves capital punishment.

When asked if he knew the suspect from the community, Kritsada acknowledged knowing Por as a local resident, though they were not close. He noted that Por was known as a troublemaker who carried a gun and threatened people in the village, though he was unsure if police were aware of his behavior or whether Por was an informant. Locals recognized that despite sometimes wearing police-like clothing, he was not a genuine officer.

Kritsada revealed that during a detention hearing, he confronted Por, looked him in the eye, and said, "You will definitely be executed." At that moment, Por lowered his head and raised his hands in apology. Kritsada also criticized the local police response, noting that when he filed a missing persons report on July 7, officers at Huai Yai station were negligent and failed to conduct a serious investigation, which allowed the tragedy to unfold. However, he acknowledged that he is no longer upset about this and has already spoken with the police.

Before taking his aunt's body and the family's remains home, Kritsada said with resolve, "Today I came with the intention of bringing them home." The bodies were then loaded into a vehicle for transport to Chachoengsao province for the religious services.

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Police

Two Men Arrested After Attempted Assault at Public Park

Two men arrested in Khon Kaen face assault charges after allegedly grabbing a woman and attempting to drag her into a restroom at a public park in Ban Fang on August 2, with the victim escaping when a patrol vehicle passed nearby.

4 Aug Khaosod

On August 4, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Kraphop Netthaisongh, superintendent of Ban Fang Police Station in Khon Kaen, took custody of the two suspects and led them to the scene to confirm their statements. The men face charges of jointly committing indecent assault against a person over 15 years old and unlawful detention, stemming from an incident on the night of August 2 when they allegedly grabbed a 39-year-old woman and attempted to drag her into a restroom at Bueng Suang public park in Ban Fang subdistrict.

According to the suspects, they had consumed approximately three bottles of alcohol starting around 7 p.m. in Sawaththi district before riding their motorcycle to Ban Fang. Around 10 p.m., they encountered the victim sitting alone by the pond and attempted to strike up a conversation. After she refused and moved away, they followed her. The suspects then made lewd remarks and propositioned her for sexual services, which she rejected, stating she was too old and asking them not to speak that way.

Lieutenant Colonel Kraphop reported that as the victim tried to walk away, the two men grabbed and yanked her arm, then dragged her toward the restroom behind the guard booth with intent to commit sexual assault. The victim fought back, and when Fluke bit her by the hand and released her, Pipe continued attempting to drag her toward the restroom. The victim sustained bruises and abrasions while resisting. As she clung to a wooden post near the restroom entrance, a patrol vehicle that regularly patrols the area happened to pass by. The victim screamed for help, officers rushed to investigate, and the two suspects fled over the pond fence and hid in the nearby residential area. Despite efforts to search using flashlights, officers were unable to immediately locate them in the dark residential zone.

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Police

Monk Arrested After Drug Test Reveals Methamphetamine, Ketamine, Heroin

A 42-year-old monk in Phanom Phrai District was arrested after drug testing revealed methamphetamine, ketamine, and heroin in his system; he was defrocked and evidence was seized from his temple quarters.

4 Aug Khaosod

On August 4, 2025, the Phanom Phrai District security office, under District Chief Ratchakrit Pyakkhraphon, received a complaint from residents about inappropriate behavior by a monk at a local temple in the district. Villagers reported that during chanting sessions, the monk exhibited strange behavior—trembling and convulsing as if possessed—which frightened the community. The district chief ordered an immediate investigation.

District Deputy Commander Naresh Nutong led a team to the temple, where the abbot cooperated fully. Ten monks were summoned for drug screening in the presence of temple officials, village elders, and residents. Testing revealed one monk, identified as Phra Boy (alias), age 42, with abnormal urine results showing a purplish discoloration. His test came back positive for three substances: methamphetamine, ketamine, and heroin. Officers then searched his quarters and discovered a white powder substance in small bags. Authorities seized a mobile phone and 0.29 grams of ketamine as evidence. The abbot immediately defrocked the monk, who was taken to Phanom Phrai Police Station for further questioning and legal proceedings.

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National

PSU Develops CAR-T Cancer Therapy With 90% Success Rate

Prince of Songkla University's locally developed CAR-T Cell therapy achieves 90% remission rates in blood cancer patients while costing a tenth of imported treatments. The university is expanding production capacity and partnering with Bang

4 Aug Khaosod

SONGKHLA — The Faculty of Medicine at Prince of Songkla University (PSU) has unveiled progress in using locally developed CAR-T Cell therapy to treat blood cancers and autoimmune diseases, reporting that nearly 90% of patients have achieved complete remission.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Nalinee Kowitwanawong, deputy dean for administration at the Faculty of Medicine, said that PSU had introduced CAR-T Cell therapy to treat patients with lymphoma, leukaemia and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to recognise and attack targeted cells.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chakkarawadee Chulamanee, director of the Centre of Excellence for Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapy, said the university had researched and developed PSU CAR-T Cell therapy to treat cancer patients while significantly reducing treatment costs. Imported CAR-T Cell products can cost nearly 20 million baht, while the locally developed treatment can reduce the cost to around 2 million baht.

To expand access to the treatment, PSU's Faculty of Medicine is building a facility to manufacture PSU CD19 CAR-T Cells. The facility is expected to increase production capacity from around 30 patients per year to more than 100 patients annually. The university is also seeking partnerships with private companies and international networks to expand access to the treatment and further develop the technology for international use.

The Faculty of Medicine has signed an agreement with Bangkok Hospital Phuket to develop CAR-T Cell therapy. The partnership combines academic expertise, research capabilities and medical services to establish a systematic, safe and standardised foundation for advanced medical treatment, including precision medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), alongside a comprehensive patient care system.

The system will cover the entire treatment process, from patient selection and suitability assessments to treatment planning, safety management, monitoring for complications and long-term follow-up by a multidisciplinary medical team. The partnership is also intended to improve access to advanced treatments for patients in Thailand's Andaman coastal region, the wider southern region and international patients.

The initiative is part of efforts to position the region as an international hub for advanced medicine based on medical standards, patient safety, research and meaningful outcomes for patients.

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National

PM Anutin to Pilot F-16 Fighter Jet on Border Security Tour

PM Anutin will fly in a Royal Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jet on August 14 at a Nakhon Ratchasima airbase to review border security operations and military capabilities.

4 Aug Khaosod

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is scheduled to fly in a Royal Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jet during a visit to Wing 1 in Nakhon Ratchasima on 14 August, where he will receive briefings on border security, inspect military equipment and address air force personnel.

The Royal Thai Air Force has invited Anutin, who also serves as chairman of the National Security Council (NSC), to fly aboard a two-seat F-16 fighter aircraft based at Wing 1. The prime minister will travel from Wing 6 in Bangkok to Wing 1 by Royal Thai Air Force aircraft before receiving operational briefings on the air force's missions, the security situation along the border, ongoing operations related to border unrest, and key research and development projects.

Anutin will don a G-suit before boarding the F-16 for a sortie departing from and returning to Wing 1 airbase in Nakhon Ratchasima. After the flight, the air force will hold a ceremony marking the successful completion of the mission, followed by a group photograph. In his capacity as NSC chairman, Anutin is also scheduled to deliver remarks to personnel at Wing 1 and inspect military equipment.

If the visit proceeds as planned, Anutin will become Thailand's second prime minister to fly in a two-seat F-16. Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was the first Thai premier to take part in such a flight, occupying the rear seat as a passenger.

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National

True Denies China Mobile Dumping Stock in Bulk Sale

True Corporation denies China Mobile plans to dump its 7.81% stake, saying the shareholder will only conduct modest partial sales as part of routine portfolio management while remaining committed long-term.

4 Aug Khaosod

True Corporation Public Company Limited (TRUE) has filed a statement with the Thai Securities Exchange addressing media reports that China Mobile International Holdings Limited, a major shareholder holding 7.81% of TRUE, may be planning to divest its entire stake. TRUE confirmed that China Mobile has denied any intention to sell all its holdings. Instead, China Mobile is considering a modest partial sale as part of normal portfolio management, contingent on market conditions and other factors unrelated to TRUE's operations.

China Mobile reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a long-term shareholder, viewing TRUE as a key strategic partner while maintaining confidence in the company's growth potential and positive business prospects. TRUE expects that any small-scale divestment by China Mobile would have no material impact on the company's business direction, management, or operations.

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National

Thammanat Denies Monaco Deal, Vows Full Opposition Stance

Palang Pracharath leader Thammanat Prombanchao denied rumors of political deals with rival factions, saying his party will remain in opposition while giving the government time to prove itself.

4 Aug Khaosod

Thammanat Prombanchao, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, firmly denied rumors of a Monaco deal and said he has never discussed or made any arrangement with members of the red or orange factions. Speaking on August 4, 2025, he explained that although his party is not in government, he wants the administration to work fully to address economic and social welfare problems. He said he has spent most of his time with family and rarely involved himself in politics beyond party management and opposition duties.

Regarding his recent foreign travel, Thammanat denied all Monaco deal rumors, stating he traveled only with family and met no one abroad. When asked about possible negotiations with Sirikanya Tansakul, a Pheu Thai list MP who said she was ready to join hands with red and green factions, Thammanat denied any such talks or deals.

On political realignment speculation, Thammanat said such analysis is academic rather than factual. He clarified that no formal discussions have occurred with opposition members about a no-confidence debate. When asked if he has information from his previous oversight of the Agriculture Ministry that could be used in debate, he said he must give credit to the current minister and noted most current projects are continuations of his own work.

Asked whether the party would declare itself in full opposition or leave the door open for political shifts, Thammanat said the Palang Pracharath Party differs from others and must first discuss matters internally. He emphasized the party is giving the government time to demonstrate its competence before considering any changes. On potential realignment with green, red, or orange factions, he said there have been no negotiations—only speculation and analysis.

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National

Thailand, Indonesia Target $23 Billion Trade by 2030

Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul paid an official visit to Indonesia from 3 to 4 August 2026 at the invitation of the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, marking the official first ...

4 Aug Thailand.go.th Issues

Prime Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul paid an official visit to Indonesia from 3 to 4 August 2026 at the invitation of the President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, marking the official first ...

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Community

Grateful 10-Year-Old Collects Trash to Help Elderly Grandfather

A 10-year-old boy in Prachuap Khiri Khan collects recyclable trash with his elderly grandfather to support their struggling family, sometimes missing school to help earn 100–200 baht daily. Community leaders are now planning to build them a

4 Aug Khaosod

Prachuap Khiri Khan — A heartwarming story has emerged on the eve of Mother's Day. A 10-year-old first-grade student named Thanjay, who attends Ban Khlong Chaering School under the Prachuap Khiri Khan Primary Education District Office 2, has captured hearts with his extraordinary gratitude and determination. The boy spends his spare time walking and cycling to collect garbage with his 60-year-old grandfather, selling the recyclables for 100–200 baht per day to help support the family. Thanjay lives with his mother Porn, 33, who works casual jobs, and his grandfather Nop, who relies on an elderly allowance and garbage collection. Their home is a ramshackle wooden shelter with a rusty metal roof and plywood walls that offers little protection from the elements.

Some days, poverty forces Thanjay to skip school to help his grandfather collect waste. Yet when asked why he helps, the boy smiles genuinely and says, "I want to collect garbage with grandfather because he is at the landfill. I want to help him." He then embraces and kisses his mother with heartfelt affection. School Principal Theeraphut Saengkaew has praised Thanjay as a well-behaved student, noting that the school provides him with two uniforms—one kept at school and one at home—to ensure he can attend class like other children. He has received educational support and materials since his kindergarten years.

Village headman Sakorn Chantasuk and community leaders have surveyed nearly 90 square meters of land and begun planning to construct a new home for Thanjay and his grandfather, offering them greater stability and safety. Those wishing to donate or support Thanjay's education may contact School Principal Theeraphut Saengkaew at 065-242-6949.

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National

T-POP Boy Band SuperThai Marks One Year With Fight Back Single

Thai boy band SuperThai celebrates their first anniversary with new single "Fight Back," a rock-hip-hop anthem about overcoming criticism and adversity that blends heavy rock beats with Thai instrumental flavors.

4 Aug Khaosod

Thai pop boy band SuperThai, featuring members Peanut, Plengthai, Tadalee, and Ninja, is celebrating their first anniversary with a new single comeback called "Fight Back," an uplifting anthem that refuses to give up as they step confidently into their second year. The single tells the story of pushing through criticism, disappointment, and mounting obstacles, while offering encouragement to transform pain into driving force and move forward with confidence. It reflects SuperThai's philosophy that true strength is not about never falling, but choosing to stand back up every time you do. Musically, the track stands out for its blend of heavy rock, powerful hip-hop beats, anthemic chant vocals, and Thai instrumental flavors, creating a distinctive sound that mirrors the band's identity and musical development. SuperThai shared their message: "Fight Back is not just a song, but a force we want to pass on to everyone fighting something or who has been judged by others. No matter how many times you fall, what matters is having the courage to turn pain and disappointment into strength, to rise up and fight for yourself. This is telling ourselves we won't surrender to our dreams and will fight together to the end." The release of "Fight Back" marks an important milestone as SuperThai enters their second year, offering fans a special gift to mark the occasion before meeting them at their first anniversary concert "SuperThai 1st Anniversary: SUPER-NIVERSARY" on August 22 at Union Mall. The single is now available on all streaming platforms.

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