On August 6, 2025, at Parliament, Bangkok MP Anusorn Thamjai of the Pheu Thai Party and Sirachat Treewisalwaedt of the ASEAN Democracy Network working group announced their opposition to Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's official state visit as a government guest. Anusorn called on Parliament and the government to issue a statement reaffirming Thailand's commitment to human rights and international law while condemning violence, persecution of dissidents, and human rights abuses in Myanmar.

The lawmakers requested the government reconsider or suspend future state-level invitations to Min Aung Hlaing to avoid legitimizing the Myanmar military junta, which faces criticism for human rights violations, border attacks, and refugee crises. They proposed establishing a joint commission involving Parliament, the Thai government, ethnic armed organizations, civil society, and human rights groups to advance humanitarian assistance and fair negotiations.

Additionally, they urged Thailand to present Myanmar with a timeline of demands addressing drug trafficking, border conflicts, online scams, human trafficking, transboundary pollution, and cross-border haze, while calling for Thai access to border areas for concrete solutions. The lawmakers also proposed creating a special diplomatic task force to engage ethnic armed groups and establish an ASEAN democracy network to promote peace, human rights, environmental protection, and development across the region.

Sirachat argued that the government's embrace of the Myanmar military leader reflects an alignment with authoritarianism and damages Thailand's democratic credentials. According to Justice For Myanmar reports, Thailand serves as a financial and arms conduit for the Myanmar junta while facilitating money laundering through real estate. The lawmakers warned that continued ties with Myanmar's military could harm Thailand's credibility and OECD membership aspirations, which emphasize rule of law, democracy, and human rights.

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The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) has urged employers and employees to prepare for a new worker assistance fund launching on October 1, 2026. DLPW Director-General Sarojin Kumkhai announced that the new fund is designed to provide financial security for workers and strengthen their position when employment ends or they become unemployed. The fund emphasizes joint savings between employers and employees and targets businesses with at least 10 workers that do not currently have a pension fund. Collection of contributions will begin nationwide on October 1, 2026.

Contribution rates are set at 0.25 percent of wages per party from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, then increase to 0.50 percent per party from October 1, 2031 onward. When workers leave their jobs, they will receive their accumulated savings, employer contributions, and accrued interest as a lump sum within 25 days to help ease financial hardship during job transitions. Employers can register through the DLPW e-Service system, while workers should review the fund's rules and eligibility conditions to maximize their benefits.

On August 6, 2025, Foundation for One Child coordinated with Deputy Commander Piyarutt Wessagosol and other officers from Bangkok's child protection unit to conduct an intervention at a three-story townhouse in Lak Si district after receiving complaints that a 3-year-old boy was being physically abused by his stepfather on an ongoing basis. At the scene, authorities met the stepfather, 30, and the child's mother, also 30. Medical inspection revealed the child had bruises and contusions throughout his body, with sharp-object cuts particularly evident on his genitals. Officers immediately transferred the child to a hospital for treatment.

The Foundation for One Child reported that a concerned citizen had alerted them to the daily abuse inflicted by the drug-addicted stepfather, with injuries the child's preschool teacher had previously witnessed. The child had been sent to stay with his grandmother in another province for two months, but the mother brought him back. The foundation also noted drug use was occurring in the home. The child had previously suffered a broken arm from beatings, which the mother claimed was a fall, despite protecting the stepfather. The foundation planned the intervention because they feared the child's condition would deteriorate further, coordinating with Deputy Commander Piyarutt for official assistance.

The stepfather stated he had been released from prison twice on theft charges and had completed his sentence eight months prior. He currently works as a car washer and admitted to using methamphetamine and ice daily. He acknowledged occasional arguments with his wife but denied ever abusing the child, claiming the bruises and cuts resulted from the child falling and playing recklessly with a knife. He said he did not take the child to a doctor out of fear of being misunderstood as the abuser.

The child's mother subsequently admitted that all of the child's injuries were inflicted by the stepfather. Authorities initially questioned both the stepfather and mother while awaiting medical findings, after which the case will be referred to Thung Song Hong Police Station for formal charges and legal proceedings.

On August 6, 2025, at the Suphachalasai Conference Room, the Department of Physical Education held a press conference and drew lots to organize the 2025 school football championship for the under-18 category B "DPE WOW Cup 2026." Dr. Suthorn Vicharatana, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Physical Education, presided over the event, joined by Thotsak Vongchiang Peng, Managing Director of WOW 1971 Company Limited, and Dr. Worrapon Chobchuen, Vice President of the Samut Sakhon Chamber of Commerce.

The Department of Physical Education and WOW 1971 Company Limited are jointly organizing the tournament for under-18 category B teams, which will run from August 17 to September 14, 2025. The first round will be held at the National Sports University campus in Samut Sakhon, while the quarterfinals through the final will take place at Suphachalasai Stadium and the National Sports Stadium. All matches will be broadcast live on the Department of Physical Education's Facebook page.

Sixteen teams will compete in the tournament, divided into four groups: Group 1 includes Wichuthit School, Nakhon Ratchasima Municipal Sports School, Kanthararam School, and Assumption School; Group 2 features Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Hua Hin Wittayakom, Khon Kaen Provincial Sports School, and Taksin School Rayong; Group 3 includes Rachawinit Bankaew School, Nakhonnonthawicha 6 Sports School, Suphan Buri Provincial Sports School, and Khao Chao-ang Forest School; Group 4 comprises Pichayabundit School, Wat Na Wong School, Nakhon Pathom Municipal Sports School, and Panthaiyannara Witthaya School.

Dr. Suthorn Vicharatana stated, "The Department of Physical Education is confident that the DPE WOW Cup 2026 will be a platform for student footballers to showcase their skills developed through a year of rigorous training. This tournament is important for raising the potential of Thai footballers and aims to provide children, students, and youth with opportunities to develop their sports abilities and build competition experience in their preferred sports, preparing them for professional and national-level competitions in the future."

Thotsak Vongchiang Peng remarked, "Our company recognizes the importance of developing school-level football. We have previously supported under-16 category B competitions, and now we are also supporting the under-18 category. As a manufacturer and distributor of sportswear, we are providing uniforms, coaching staff outfits, referee kits, and covering other tournament expenses. We hope WOW 1971 will be instrumental in elevating the quality of school football and helping players advance toward professional careers."

Former Director-General of the Department of Local Administration Theeruthorn Suphavibulphol declined to comment with media after being summoned for questioning in a local government corruption fraud case on August 6. Around 1:00 p.m., Suphavibulphol, one of several suspects summoned that day by police in connection with fraud involving civil service examination manipulation, was interrogated and informed of charges. After questioning concluded and investigators granted him temporary release, he quickly left the building from the rear exit without providing any statement to reporters.