Actor Faye Aksorngkul, co-owner of LouLou.BKK, has launched an eco-conscious café at The New SC Experience Space on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon's Nextopia zone. The project presents a new dimension of the "Feel the New SC" concept, blending design, art, scent, sound, and flavor in a single space, with LouLou.BKK enhancing the food and beverage experience.

The café features three exclusive dessert menus developed with MasterChef The Professionals Thailand champion Chef Tay Sathirat Tangthaiying: Truffle Raspberry Cake, Pistachio Caramel Banana Cake, and Orange Carrot Cake. Faye expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, saying the café aims to create special moments for visitors through quality atmosphere and delicious offerings.

LouLou.BKK will operate at the venue for one season, running through approximately November.

PHUKET: A civil society group campaigning against foreign workers has called for tougher action over foreigners allegedly working in jobs reserved for Thais, as Phuket authorities review work permits, visas and company ownership structures across the province.

NONTHABURI — 7 August 2026, A student suspected of carrying out a school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, has died according to preliminary police reports.

The shooting prompted a large-scale emergency response, with police, rescue workers and emergency medical teams rushing to the school in Bang Kruai district to secure the area and evacuate students, teachers and staff.

Authorities said the attack left seven people dead, including three teachers, three students and the suspected student gunman, while 15 others were injured. Police initially searched the school for the suspected gunman while reports indicated intermittent exchanges of gunfire during the operation.

According to preliminary investigators, the suspect was a juvenile and a student at the school. Officers later reported finding the student dead inside a classroom from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Police have secured the scene and are continuing to investigate the motive and circumstances surrounding the attack. This is a developing story. Casualty figures and other details may be updated as authorities release further information.

BANGKOK — Thailand has hosted its first forum under the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), bringing together representatives from 13 creative cities in Thailand and overseas to promote sustainable urban development through culture, creativity and tourism.

The Thailand Creative Cities Network (TCCN) Forum 2026 was launched at Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA), together with five partner organisations.

Held under the theme "Creative Cities Connect: Connecting People • Culture • Creativity • Sustainability," the forum aims to strengthen cooperation among creative cities, showcase best practices and encourage knowledge-sharing on sustainable urban development.

Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Director-General of DASTA, said the event brought together creative city representatives from Thailand and abroad to exchange ideas on how cultural assets and creativity can strengthen local economies, improve quality of life and support sustainable tourism.

The forum welcomed representatives from 13 UNESCO Creative Cities, including nine cities from Thailand:

City of Gastronomy: Phuket, Phetchaburi and Songkhla City of Crafts and Folk Art: Chiang Mai, Sukhothai and Nan City of Design: Bangkok and Chiang Rai City of Music: Suphan Buri

Among them, DASTA has supported the development of six UNESCO Creative Cities: Sukhothai, Nan, Songkhla, Chiang Rai, Suphan Buri and Phetchaburi.

International participants included:

Berlin, Germany (City of Design) Cebu, Philippines (City of Design) Jakarta, Indonesia (City of Literature) Echizen, Japan (City of Crafts and Folk Art)

The event also featured exhibitions highlighting each city's cultural identity, performances and creative economy activities, as well as networking sessions aimed at expanding regional and international cooperation.

DASTAS also organised two technical tours for delegates. The Bangkok tour included visits to Talat Noi Museum, River City Bangkok and the Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC), while the Pattaya tour showcased the city's preparations to seek UNESCO recognition as a City of Film.

Established in 2004, the UNESCO Creative Cities Network promotes cities that place creativity and culture at the heart of sustainable urban development. The network currently includes more than 408 cities worldwide.

Thailand currently has nine UNESCO Creative Cities, with Nan and Songkhla becoming the newest members in 2025.

Looking ahead, DASTA said it will continue working with local authorities and partners to expand Thailand's creative city network, with Pattaya targeting UNESCO's City of Film designation in 2027.

The Pheu Thai Party on August 7, 2569, issued a statement expressing sincere condolences to those killed and injured in the shooting at Tepsirin School in Nonthaburi that morning, and extended sympathy to the affected families, students, teachers, and school staff. While the motive remains unclear, the party stressed that violence in schools—which should be among the safest places in society—serves as a warning that Thailand must seriously and systematically review firearm control measures. The party called for enhanced security protocols at crowded public spaces such as schools and hospitals to prevent such incidents from recurring. It urged all personnel to handle the situation carefully and compassionately while providing swift assistance and comprehensive support to those affected, and asked the public to rely only on official information while avoiding unconfirmed reports that could hamper rescue efforts or spread distressing images. Former Pheu Thai MP Wirojn Laksana Adisorn also posted his condolences and urged all parties to refrain from sharing graphic content or images that violate the privacy and dignity of victims and families. He stressed that the immediate priority is safety and protecting lives, with ongoing care and psychological support for the injured and affected. He added that once the situation stabilizes, authorities must conduct a thorough investigation into how the incident occurred, the shooter's motives, and whether security systems and crisis response protocols within the school need improvement to prevent future tragedies.