Clover Book has released the first trailer for Ayothaya Ayeyarwady, a Thai animated series based on the popular comic by Thai illustrator Amulin, with its first two episodes premiering free on YouTube on 26 September. Set against the conflict between Ayothaya and Hongsawadi, the story follows the eldest son of the ruler of Song Khwae, who is sent to Hongsawadi as a prisoner of war and forms an unlikely childhood friendship with the son of Hongsawadi's viceroy. As the two kingdoms remain divided by war, their bond is tested when the young royals must eventually face one another as enemies.

The nearly two-minute trailer, released by Clover Book on 27 July, previews scenes from episodes two to eight. Episode one is produced by Animetix Production, while Mitta Studio will produce episode two onwards. Clover Book Studio serves as executive producer, with the project supported by the Culture Promotion Department under the Ministry of Culture and snack brand Koh-Kae. Singer Songkran Rangsant has been named as the lead vocalist for the animated series' soundtrack.

Amulin, whose real name is Chalisa Limpipolpaiboon, told Matichon that Clover Book acquired the rights to adapt her comic. The publisher initially intended to finance the animation independently to retain full control over the story but later sought support that would not require changes to its content. The series will be released weekly due to high animation production costs, with income from book and merchandise sales intended to help finance subsequent episodes. Amulin also revealed that the comic's rights have been acquired for a separate series adaptation.

Foreign tourist criticised for posing on abandoned building in PhuketLegacyResidents raised safety concerns after a foreign tourist was filmed sitting on the edge of an abandoned building in Phuket while friends took photographs. The incident at the abandoned building in the Wichit district of Phuket was recorded by residents and shared on social media, where the footage attracted widespread attention before being republished by several Thai news outlets. In the video, the Thai man filming can be heard warning about the danger, saying, “What will happen if this foreigner falls? Don’t do this. Such a quality tourist. This is dangerous, very dangerous.” The unfinished building consists of an eight-storey concrete structure with no protective walls or balcony railings on any floor. Photo via Channel 7 The report added that construction materials and exposed steel reinforcement bars remain on the ground floor, presenting additional hazards to anyone entering the property. The footage showed the foreign tourist sitting on the edge of the top floor with both legs hanging over the side while posing for photographs. It was not clear how many people had entered the building or whether others accompanying the tourist also climbed to the rooftop. Locals told Channel 7 that the construction project had been abandoned for more than four years. They said the owner of the land allows vendors to operate businesses at the entrance to the property in exchange for helping watch over the site. Photo via One News According to the vendors, they noticed the tourists entering the building while operating their stalls nearby. One resident told the media that a Thai national had previously died after falling from the rooftop of the same building. The resident urged both Thai and foreign visitors not to enter the abandoned structure, citing the risk of serious injury as well as the possibility of legal consequences for entering private property without permission. The report did not state whether the incident had been reported to the property owner or whether any action would be taken against the tourist featured in the video.

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Ajinomoto Thailand has unveiled its 2025 business direction, aiming to become a trusted wellness partner by advancing AminoScience expertise and developing food and nutrition innovations under the "Eat Well, Live Well" concept. A major initiative is the launch of "Ajinomoto Restaurant Partner," a new solution supporting Thai food entrepreneurs and chefs through cost reduction, operational efficiency, and quality improvement.

Managing Director Satoshi Utagawa revealed that the company logged 34 billion baht in revenue in 2024, with flagship products including Rosadee seasoning (90% market share), Ajinomoto MSG powder (80% market share), and Buddy canned coffee (50% market share). For 2025, the company will integrate global innovation with Thai consumer insights to enhance quality of life through food and nutrition, creating shared value across the food ecosystem.

Three key food trends are shaping consumer behavior: value for money, with two-thirds of consumers comparing prices; health and longevity, with increased focus on nutrition and healthy lifestyles; and convenience solutions tailored to specific occasions and lifestyle needs throughout the day.

The company's three strategic pillars for 2025 are: promoting "Eat Well" through AminoScience-driven innovation, enhancing "Live Well" with consumer lifestyle products and services, and developing into a Trusted Well-Being Partner creating shared prosperity. Beyond the restaurant program, Ajinomoto is expanding health products, launching Better Meal and Winning Meals projects for athletes and consumers, growing its frozen food business under the "Ajinomoto Umami" brand, and preparing to open the Ajinomoto Amino Museum to offer nutrition, wellness, and innovation experiences through art and technology. In 2024, the company achieved significant sustainability milestones in emissions reduction.

The 39th King's Cup Sepak Takraw Championship will welcome athletes from 19 countries worldwide to compete in one of the sport's oldest and most prestigious tournaments. On July 31 at the Grand Forvung Hotel, Thana Chaiyaprasit, president of the Thai Sepak Takraw Association, and Datuk Abdul Halim Kader, secretary-general of the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF), held a press conference announcing the world championship for the royal "King's Cup" trophy running from August 4-11 at Fashion Island Shopping Centre. Thana remarked that the King's Cup is one of the most honored and historically significant events in sepak takraw, having served over four decades not just as a competition but as a platform unifying the global sepak takraw community. He stressed that Thailand has made comprehensive preparations covering competition management, venue facilities, athlete amenities, transportation systems, and opening and closing ceremonies, committing to making this tournament successful and memorable for all 19 participating nations. Datuk Abdul Halim Kader stated that the King's Cup remains one of the most valued and prestigious competitions in international sepak takraw, serving as an important platform that brings together world-class athletes and reflecting confidence in Thailand's experience and capability in hosting world-level sporting events. He noted that the King's Cup has long been recognized as a leading competition in the international sepak takraw calendar, functioning as both a showcase for elite athletes and a crucial mechanism for advancing the sport internationally. The ISTAF has introduced several rule and format improvements to enhance modernity, increase competitive intensity, create greater excitement for spectators, and expand the sport's appeal to younger audiences worldwide. The 39th King's Cup features five competition categories: men's singles, mixed doubles, women's pairs, mixed four-person teams, and men's and women's hoop sepak takraw, with nearly 700 athletes from 19 countries participating in competitions held August 4-11 at Fashion Island Shopping Centre.

Jaroengsuk Boonlannammvythai, the dominant Chiang Mai fighter and current Rajdamnoen 118-pound champion, will defend his title against Pangtaw Lakbunkham, a former champion and current interim title holder, at the RWS event on Saturday, August 29. In his last three fights, Jaroengsuk has been nearly impossible to catch, securing consecutive victories both by knockout and decisive decision to cement his status as a million-baht fighter, having already earned over 2 million baht in RWS bonuses excluding his fight purse. However, his next bout presents a formidable challenge, as Pangtaw is a former Rajdamnoen champion at both 115 and 118 pounds. The two fighters previously clashed nearly two years ago, with Pangtaw winning on points in that encounter—making this a redemption opportunity for Jaroengsuk, who now stakes his championship belt. The winner will immediately receive a 350,000-baht bonus from RWS, with the championship hanging in the balance on Saturday, August 29.

A 78-year-old woman died after falling into a 3-meter-deep water well while resting during grass-cutting work. She had been sitting on a concrete pipe cover when it suddenly collapsed, and her family was left in shock. Surveillance footage clearly captured the tragic moment.

At 12:37 p.m. on July 31, 2026, rescue officials from Hook 31 Foundation in Nakhon Ratchasima received a report of an elderly woman who had fallen into a water well and died in the Ban Talat area, Talat Subdistrict, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Police, rescue volunteers, and foundation staff immediately rushed to the scene.

Rescuers found the body of 78-year-old Lamud (surname withheld) inside a cement well approximately 3 meters deep. Because the well was narrow and deep, specialized rescue equipment was required to retrieve her body. Many relatives and villagers gathered at the scene, watching the recovery operation with sorrow. Investigators found the body curled up inside the well, with the victim's hat and shoes left at the edge of the opening.

Chaisin Phuphorat, head of Hook 31 volunteer rescue unit in Nakhon Ratchasima, stated that rescue personnel responded immediately upon receiving the report, but found the elderly woman had already passed away. Specialized rescue equipment was used to carefully extract her body from the deep, narrow well before handing her remains to police for further investigation.

According to Thongsakdi (surname withheld), 60, the victim's grandson, Lamud had come to cut grass in the area and sat down to rest on the cover of a water storage well made from cement pipe. Security camera footage clearly documented the incident: as Lamud sat on the well cover, it suddenly became damaged and collapsed. She fell backward into the cement water well and was unable to help herself, ultimately leading to her death.

Police initially inspected the scene, collected evidence, and released the body to relatives for funeral rites according to tradition.