National

Thai Sisters Reach Korea Masters Final in Badminton

Thai sisters Anna Nanthakanjanat and Muna Benjapha Eamsoad advanced to the Korea Masters final after defeating their South Korean opponents in straight sets on August 8, setting up a championship match against China's world No. 3 ranked pai

8 Aug Khaosod

Thai badminton players Anna Nanthakanjanat and Muna Benjapha Eamsoad defeated South Korean pair Lee Sung-hee and Park Min-jee 2-0 with scores of 21-11 and 21-14 in the semifinal of the Victor Korea Masters 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 300 event held in South Korea on August 8. The victory advances the Eamsoad sisters to the championship final to face Chinese duo Wang Tingge and Luo Yi, the world No. 3 ranked pair, who won their semifinal against South Koreans Kim Youjung and Lee Yulim 2-1 with scores of 14-21, 21-16, and 21-18.

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Police

Forest Officer Killed by Tiger at Wildlife Sanctuary

A forest officer at Huay Kha Kaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani Province was killed by a tiger on August 5 while supervising tourists, with his funeral attended by hundreds of mourners and government officials.

8 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Mother Grieves 1990s Singer Found Dead in Bangkok River

Tae Dragonfly, a 1990s pop singer, was found dead in Bangkok's Chao Phraya River on August 8 after going missing two days earlier; his grieving mother remembered him as a hardworking son who never gave up despite multiple failed business ve

8 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Police Dismantle Vietnamese Call Center Gang, Seize Gold and iPhones

Bangkok police arrested four Vietnamese nationals operating a call center scam that converted fraud proceeds into gold and iPhones for smuggling abroad. The gang targeted victims with impersonation schemes, with one victim losing 200,000 ba

8 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Family Grieves Boy Band Singer Found in River

Body of Tae Dragon Five, a former boy band singer, was found in the Chao Phraya River weighted down with cement and bricks; his family suspects he was robbed and killed. Police are investigating the death near Bangkok as his mother and girl

8 Aug Khaosod

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Regional

Transport Deputy Orders Faster Dredging of Uthapao Canal

Thailand's transport deputy has ordered faster dredging of the Uthapao Canal in Songkhla Province to improve drainage before the monsoon season and prevent flooding in nearby communities and economic zones.

8 Aug Khaosod

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National

Thai PM Shops OTOP Crafts Fair Ahead of Official Opening

Prime Minister Anuthon Chanyaveerakul previewed the OTOP Sapitlap Thai craft fair at Impact Muang Thong Thani on August 8, urging Thais to support local and royal-patronage handicraft products during the event running through August 16.

8 Aug Khaosod

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Police

60-Year-Old Arrested for Luring Disabled Teen to Hotel

A 60-year-old man was arrested in Samut Prakan for luring a 17-year-old disabled girl to a hotel in Bangkok and raping her after posing as someone who would teach her massage skills.

8 Aug Khaosod

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Police

Company Employee Found Dead in Car with Farewell Note

A 44-year-old automotive worker was found dead in her car in Chon Buri on August 8 with a farewell note citing work stress, financial troubles, and personal hardship.

8 Aug Khaosod

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National

Local Government Exam Disqualifies 5,925, Reveals Politicians' Allies

Thailand's local government exam body disqualified 5,925 candidates found to have irregularities, many with ties to politicians and senior officials, after announcing replacement registrations on August 8.

8 Aug Khaosod

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National

Opposition Presents New Evidence in Senate Election Fraud Case

Opposition coalition plans to present evidence of vote-buying money trails and new witness testimony on August 9 in an ongoing Senate election fraud investigation.

8 Aug Khaosod

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