Thailand's national team defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the second Group B match of the 2026 AFF Cup at Suphachalasai Stadium in Bangkok. Team captain Saracut Yueyen expressed his delight at the victory, emphasizing the importance of the team's unified work ethic and the clean sheet they maintained. He noted that the coach's tactical instructions were well-executed by all players, and highlighted improved midfield passing compared to previous matches, which boosted confidence across the squad.

Saracut acknowledged that marking Malaysia's Sergio Agüero was challenging due to his technical skill and intelligent movement off the ball. The captain called on coaches to remain vigilant against such threats. He also extended heartfelt thanks to all fans who attended the match, calling their cheers a source of strength, and appealed for continued fan support in home matches as the team aims to secure three points in every remaining game.

Thailand's next fixture will be their third Group B match of the 2026 AFF Cup, against the Philippines—ranked 135th in the world—on August 4, 2025, at New Clark City Athletic Stadium in Capas, Philippines. The match will be broadcast live on TrueVisions Now.

On August 2, 2025, Nida Poll released findings from a survey titled "Did Joining Thai Help Thai Plus Make You Support the Government?" conducted July 16-21 among 1,850 respondents aged 18+ across all Thai regions, education levels, professions, and income groups. The survey used multi-stage probability sampling with telephone interviews and a margin of error not exceeding 0.05 at 97% confidence level.

When asked about participation in Thai Help Thai Plus, 71.35% identified as regular citizens using the program to purchase goods, 25.19% did not participate, 1.89% were merchants or entrepreneurs, and 1.57% were both. Among non-participants (466 respondents), 47.42% said they were ineligible, 27.04% were uninterested, 24.47% missed the registration deadline, and 1.07% cited other reasons including not knowing how to register or lacking a smartphone.

Among the 1,384 participants surveyed on the program's economic impact, 42.12% said it greatly increased trading income, and 40.61% reported it helped save expenses. Regarding economic stimulus, 45.09% said the program moderately helped boost the national economy, while 33.74% said it helped considerably.

When asked about their decision toward the government after benefiting from Thai Help Thai Plus, 33.24% were uncertain, 26.81% said it influenced them to support the government, 25.43% said they would not support it regardless, 14.23% said they already supported the government anyway, and 0.29% did not respond. Survey respondents were distributed across regions: 8.05% from Bangkok, 18.59% from the Central region, 17.74% from the North, 34.11% from the Northeast, 13.08% from the South, and 8.43% from the East.

"Biw" Phuriphol Bunsorn posted a strong 9.99-second time in the men's 100 meters at a summer athletics competition held in the Czech Republic as part of Thailand's national team training camp. The Velká cena Litomyšle letní mítink event in Prague served as a tuneup competition for the Thai track and field squad. In the men's 100m, Phuriphol won with 9.99 seconds, followed by "Ot" Thawatchai Himaeiad in 10.37 seconds and "Fighter" Nathawat Iemuddom in 10.51 seconds. The women's 100m saw "Too" Sukhanda Petchraksa win in 11.43 seconds (a personal best, improving on her previous 11.57), "Belle" Jiraphuch Khanchoentaha second in 11.49 seconds (also a personal best, down from 11.55), and "Naan" Suphanic Poolgert third in 11.59 seconds (a season's best, improving from 11.77).

The Thai Cycling Association president announced that the revamped format for the national children's pedal bike championship has earned strong approval from parents and athletes, resulting in over 500 registrations for round 4 at Central Korat. The 2025 Thai national championship, held August 2 at Central Korat in Nakhon Ratchasima province, was opened by General Decha Hemkrairat, vice chairman of the Asian Cycling Confederation and president of the Thai Cycling Association. The association improved the competition based on parent feedback, creating trophies and certificates for all participants ranked 11th onwards in each age group, along with commemorative medals from Princess Sirivannavari Narirusmanivarathorn. The venue design was enhanced with wider running lanes and straighter tracks compared to round 3, and the start gates were upgraded from magnetic to hydraulic systems for greater accuracy. General Decha noted that round 5, the final qualifier in Bangkok, will determine Thailand's national champion and representative for the Asian children's pedal bike championship next year. He plans to present Thailand's readiness to host the 2026 Asian championship at an ACC Management Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur on August 6, with strong support from other Asian nations.

"Practice meditation through letting go, not through craving," a teaching from Luang Pho Cha Subhadda of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani. Somdet Phra Sangharaja Krom Luang Chin Wor Siri Watthan, the 11th Sangharaja of Bangkok, was appointed in 1922 during the reign of King Mongkut. His first-edition medal was created in 1923 to commemorate his 65th birthday, with approximately 1,000 pieces cast. The medal measures 2.6 by 3.3 centimeters, featuring the abbreviated initials "C.S." on the front with decorative phoenix motifs and a radiant halo, while the reverse bears a four-line Khmer incantation and the years 1902–1923.

Luang Pu Sai Kemthammo, the revered abbot of Wat Pa Phrom Viharn in Nong Sang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, rarely commissioned amulets despite his status. His most notable creation was the "water drop medal" of 1979, which features his seated meditation image on the obverse and ritual implements on the reverse, now becoming increasingly rare.

Luang Pu Song Gunthammo of Wat Ban Sai in Lopburi commissioned the "prosperity medal quarter 57" to raise funds for temple restoration. The oval-shaped medal features a raised half-figure image on the front and a yantra of 16 deities on the reverse, inscribed with the temple name and location.

Luang Pho Maha Bodhi Yamasangvaro, former abbot of Wat Khlong Morn in Chainat Province, cast an ancient-style brass medal in 1988 as a memorial when constructing a hall dedicated to his teacher. The medal features a spade-shaped profile with a seated figure and flat reverse, blessed throughout a complete quarter with the mantra "Buddham Vom Lok" followed by "Itipiso." This rare medal was produced in limited quantities.

Phra Kru Srutsdi Sikhhathorn, or Luang Pho Heed Chanthasaro, was a distinguished Buddhist monk at Wat Phleung in Ratchaburi province. Born in 1865 to parents Chim and Kim Sukontham in Wat Phleung subdistrict, he was the eldest of seven siblings in a gardening family. He took monastic vows in 1902 and devoted himself to studying Vipassana meditation and Buddhist doctrine under his teacher Luang Pho Phlang. When his teacher passed away, the villagers requested that he become the abbot, a position he accepted in 1917 and held throughout his life.

During his tenure, Luang Pho Heed worked to develop the temple and uplift the spiritual conduct of the community. Recognizing that local children had nowhere to study except under the temple eaves, he began construction of a public school in 1925 by selling his own land. When funds proved scarce, he obtained royal permission from King Rama VI to fundraise, ultimately collecting 10,932.30 baht—largely from donors in Suphan Buri province—and completing the school, named Wat Phleung School (Heed Sradtha Prachanukul), on January 1, 1934.

After his death, local residents sought the original royal petition he had used for fundraising, intending to have it made into an amulet. One petition was discovered in an old bell chest, bearing the royal inscription granting permission for Phra Atcharn Heed to raise funds for the school. The document featured three corner yantras and three Khmer characters.

In 1934, in recognition of his virtues and abilities, Luang Pho Heed was appointed head of the Sangha assembly at Wat Phleung and received the ecclesiastical title Phra Kru Srutsdi Sikhhathorn on January 16, 1934. He died of old age in 1947 at the age of 82 and in his 45th year as a monk, deeply mourned by the community.

During his lifetime, Luang Pho Heed created many amulets and talismans, but the most famous were the first-edition coins. Unlike some revered monks who produced portrait coins during their lives, he did not create portrait coins; his sacred objects were primarily amulets and talismans. The first-edition coins were produced after his death in 1947 as memorials for those who attended his funeral.