Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow held discussions with U Tin Maung Swe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, during the latter’s visit to Thailand to at...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow held discussions with U Tin Maung Swe, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar, during the latter’s visit to Thailand to at...
Long-term fraud inmate Supchai Srisupaksa died of heart failure at age 70 after a sudden health crisis at Bang Khwang Central Prison in Bangkok, with autopsy results confirming natural causes from coronary artery disease.
The Department of Corrections has released details on the death of inmate Supchai Srisupaksa, who was serving a 23-year, 6-month, 20-day sentence for fraud and had been held at the Bang Khwang Central Prison since March 11, 2016. Upon intake screening, Srisupaksa was found to have high blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies. Prison medical staff provided ongoing care and coordinated treatment with outside hospitals.
On June 25, 2569 (2026), Srisupaksa experienced a sudden health deterioration and was admitted to the emergency room at Phra Nang Klao Hospital. The following day, doctors recommended transfer to the Chest Institute, where he received intensive care from specialist teams. He died on July 12, 2569 at approximately 06:17 from heart failure caused by coronary artery blockage.
Prison officials immediately notified investigating officers and a coroner's team conducted an autopsy on the same day at 09:21. Preliminary examination results were consistent with his critical condition, and family members were fully informed and expressed no doubts regarding the cause of death. The autopsy confirmed the death was from natural causes—specifically coronary artery disease.
The Department of Corrections emphasized its commitment to the health care and basic rights of all inmates, particularly elderly and chronically ill prisoners. Officials stated that Srisupaksa received continuous medical care and monitoring throughout his detention, and all legal procedures were followed when complications arose.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Thailand as one of the world’s four largest net exporters of AI-related hardware, along with the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan. This re...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified Thailand as one of the world’s four largest net exporters of AI-related hardware, along with the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan. This re...
Thailand's 17th-ranked women's volleyball team lost to world champion Turkey 1-3 in their final VNL 2026 match in Osaka, with middle blocker Pimpichaya Kokram scoring a team-high 25 points. Coach Gianttapong praised Turkey for playing at fu
Coach Gianttapong Ratchakraiangkrai, head coach of Thailand's women's volleyball team, praised Turkey for playing at full strength in their final VNL 2026 match held in Osaka, Japan on July 12. Thailand's 17th-ranked team lost to 4th-ranked Turkey, the 2023 world champion and last year's runner-up, 1-3 in sets with scores of 27-25, 21-25, 19-25, and 22-25.
In this match, Pimpichaya Kokram, Thailand's standout middle blocker, delivered an excellent performance with a team-high 25 points, consisting of 22 spikes, 2 blocks, and 1 ace. Taddao Nuekchaeng contributed 12 points, and Warisara Sitaleurt added 12 points. For Turkey, Melissa Vargas led the way with 25 points.
After the match, Coach Gianttapong Ratchakraiangkrai said the team gave their best effort in their final game since they had already achieved their target. He praised Turkey for playing at 100 percent without letting up, noting that this VNL tournament held significant value and meaning for all the athletes.
A skilled thief posing as a repair technician has targeted elderly residents living alone across Bangkok, stealing valuables and cash after gaining entry to their homes. Police in Min Buri and Bupharam districts are coordinating efforts to
On July 12, 2569, two victims independently filed complaints at the Sai Mai coordination center in Bangkok after becoming targets of a skilled criminal who impersonates repair technicians to deceive elderly residents into opening their doors. The suspect then ransacks homes and steals valuables before fleeing.
The first victim, Ms. Maliwun (name withheld), age 69, described how the perpetrator posed as an air conditioning repairman riding a black or dark brown Honda Scoopy motorcycle without license plates, wearing a helmet and surgical mask to conceal his face. He deceived the elderly victim into letting him inside, then systematically searched the second floor and stole two diamond rings, a gold necklace, and cash before escaping.
The second victim, Ms. Bunruean (name withheld), age 54, from Min Buri district, reported an incident on July 6 around 8:49 a.m. While she was at work, the suspect entered claiming to check the electrical system, spent about 15 minutes circling inside, then seized the opportunity to steal nearly 10,000 baht in cash from her 94-year-old grandmother and elderly relatives. Police were notified and CCTV footage showed the suspect fleeing toward Suwinthawong Road, though he remains at large.
Analysis of both victims' accounts reveals a clear pattern: the suspect is a thin, average-height male wearing a t-shirt, jeans, canvas shoes, and a helmet, specifically targeting homes where only elderly people live alone. He operates from a dark or dark brown Honda Scoopy.
Ekkaphop Luangprasert, founder of the Sai Maai Must Survive Facebook page, believes the suspect has conducted multiple crimes across Bangkok and poses a serious threat to seniors. The page is coordinating with Min Buri and Bupharam police stations to accelerate investigation and capture. They also appeal to the public to report similar incidents or provide tips to help bring the perpetrator to justice.
A street sanitation worker in Bangkok's Sai Mai district was struck by a white Toyota Altis on July 9 and left with severe injuries; the driver fled without offering help, and authorities are seeking dashcam footage to identify the vehicle.
On July 12, Ms. Rapeeprorn Pohsri, a 33-year-old street sanitation worker for Sai Mai district office, filed a complaint seeking justice after being struck by a white Toyota Altis while cleaning and clearing drainage on a sidewalk. The accident occurred on July 9 around 5:10 a.m. on Chaengwattana Road near a Lotus shopping mall in Bangkok's Sai Mai district.
Rapeeprorn recounted the incident: a white Toyota Altis suddenly struck her from behind with tremendous force as she performed her routine duties, launching her body several meters away. She sustained severe injuries to her knee area, with doctors unable to confirm whether she will fully recover normal walking ability.
Worse than the physical pain, she said, was the driver's response. Rather than stopping immediately to help, the driver continued for over 500 meters before parking near a Big C supermarket on Chaengwattana Road. Security footage showed the passenger opening the door to inspect vehicle damage while the driver remained in the car, showing no intention to check on the victim or return to the scene. To this day, no one has taken responsibility.
Rapeeprorn appealed: "How would you feel if this happened to your family member? I'm asking the driver to take responsibility for their actions."
A coworker who witnessed the incident and rushed to help found Rapeeprorn unconscious on the ground with a swollen head from impact and severe ankle injuries. The coworker confirmed Rapeeprorn was working safely within protocol, wearing a reflective safety vest clearly visible even in early dawn conditions.
The coworker appealed to drivers to exercise greater caution and show compassion for street workers who begin work at 4:00 a.m. to keep the city clean and safe for the public.
Nirand Kaeng, cofounder of the Sai Mai community page, reported that his team is reviewing CCTV footage in detail. They have identified a white sedan but the license plate remains unclear in the footage.
Nirand appealed for public cooperation: anyone driving on Chaengwattana Road near the Lotus mall around 5:00 a.m. on July 9 who has dashcam footage or other evidence of the incident is urged to submit it to police as evidence for prosecution.
Thailand's Commerce Ministry is launching a nationwide crackdown on counterfeit goods across physical and online markets, with government agencies and private retailers partnering to combat intellectual property infringement that threatens
The Commerce Ministry is mobilizing all sectors to strengthen enforcement against intellectual property infringement in physical markets and online platforms, while promoting a new generation awareness campaign on respecting intellectual property rights. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthathummaphan chaired an event promoting intellectual property respect under the concept "Don't Buy, Don't Use, Don't Support Intellectual Property Infringement." Government agencies including the National Police, Customs Department, Special Cases Investigation Department, state bodies, private sector rights holders, Thai embassies abroad, and foreign organizations participated at Siam Paragon and Siam Square's Walking Street to educate the public on the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and strengthen cooperation in preventing and suppressing infringement in physical markets and online platforms.
Minister Supachai stated that intellectual property infringement is a problem hindering economic progress, directly impacting producers, businesses, and consumers while undermining Thailand's trade competitiveness. She emphasized that IP protection is a crucial factor major trading partners, particularly the United States, use when evaluating Thailand's intellectual property protection status, affecting investor confidence and the country's trade and investment climate.
The Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department has strengthened Thailand's intellectual property protection system while promoting an innovation ecosystem benefiting Thai creators and entrepreneurs. The ministry developed cooperation mechanisms with domestic and foreign agencies to elevate intellectual property standards to international levels and drive Thailand toward an innovation and creativity-driven economy.
The Intellectual Property Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on preventing intellectual property infringement on internet platforms with the Central Investigation Bureau's Economic Crime Suppression Division and Shopee Thailand Company Limited. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in information exchange, investigation, and prosecution of violators, while improving prevention and suppression of counterfeit goods sales on online platforms.
The ministry also received a cooperation agreement with Unilever Thai Trading Company, a rights holder, which joined the collaboration network to implement Notice and Takedown measures to suspend counterfeit product sales online. The cooperation network currently has 45 member organizations, including three Commerce Ministry agencies: the Intellectual Property Department, Trade Development Department, and International Trade Promotion Department.
Ubon Ratchathani launched its "Ubon Thrives" wellness city initiative with a two-day festival in July 2026, featuring a sunrise run that attracted over 1,000 participants along the Mun River and combining exercise, disease prevention, and c
The Health Promotion Foundation (HPF) joined forces with Ubon Ratchathani province and over 10 partner organizations to announce the success of the "Ubon Thrives" wellness city model through the Iconic RUN Fest 2026: RUN UBON festival held July 11-12, 2026. The event drew overwhelming support from residents, runners, and tourists nationwide, with over 1,000 participants joining the signature dawn run along the Mun River. The initiative showcases collaborative efforts across all sectors to advance the "wellness city" concept through exercise, chronic disease prevention, healthy food development, urban design, and leveraging Ubon's cultural heritage for long-term quality of life improvement.
The two-day festival officially opened on July 11 at Central Plaza Ubon with remarks from provincial officials, HPF leadership, and representatives from government, private sector, academia, and community organizations. The campaign launched a comprehensive wellness city development framework linking the lifestyles of people across all age groups through physical activity, non-communicable disease prevention, healthy food innovation, urban design, and cultural development.
Throughout the day, experts from public health, urban design, fitness, and contemporary development led seminars, alongside activities including food mapping to promote low-sodium local dishes, wellness area demonstrations, and community engagement programs that drew large crowds.
The evening of July 11 featured a cultural dance opening the city to "Ubon Thrives," followed by a City Run where participants carried a symbolic marker and planted a Global Digital Mark in the historic Ubon district, formally launching the initiative.
On the morning of July 12, the riverside promenade transformed into a national health landmark as the Iconic RUN Fest opened its Race Village at 4:00 a.m. Over 1,000 runners from across Thailand started the 10-kilometer race at 5:00 a.m. in a sunrise run through historic Ubon, welcomed by cheering residents along the route. The event demonstrated the community's collective commitment to establishing Ubon as a thriving wellness city.
A grandmother and 17-year-old granddaughter died when their sedan lost control on a rain-slicked road in Kalasin Province and overturned into a rice field on July 12.
On July 12, 2025, Sergeant Prasong Sihajaong, an investigator at Non Sung Police Station in Kalasin Province, received reports of a sedan that had lost control, struck a roadside sign, and overturned, resulting in fatalities. The accident occurred on the Khon Kaen-Yang Talat route in Hua Na Kham Subdistrict, Yang Talat District, Kalasin Province. Emergency responders from multiple rescue units, including Kalasin Samakkhi Gratitude Rescue, Asoke Chiang Yuen Rescue, Eng Tek Tung Rescue, and municipal rescue teams from Hua Na Kham and Pho Thong subdistricts, rushed to the scene.
At the accident site, rescuers found a bronze-silver sedan completely overturned in a rice field, severely damaged. Two bodies were found ejected from the vehicle near a roadside pole: a 17-year-old granddaughter and a 63-year-old grandmother, both from Chiang Yuen District, Maha Sarakham Province.
According to initial investigation, the grandmother and granddaughter had left home to attend the morning market, but only one kilometer into their journey, heavy rain made the road slippery. This likely caused the vehicle to lose traction, veer off the curve, strike the roadside sign, and overturn. Both occupants died at the scene.
Maha Raj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital debunked a viral video showing a mysterious shadow following morgue staff, confirming it was AI-generated manipulated content combining old footage with fabricated elements.
A mysterious video circulating online claimed to show CCTV footage from the entrance of the morgue at Maha Raj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima. The clip depicted someone resembling hospital staff pushing a gurney with a deceased person while a dark, humanoid shadow appeared to follow them throughout. The video sparked debate online, with some people frightened and believing it captured a paranormal event, while others suspected it was AI-generated for entertainment and to create viral buzz.
On July 12, 2025, reporters visited the hospital's morgue area to verify the facts and question staff about the trending video. Hospital officials confirmed the clip was AI-generated or manipulated content. The person shown was not a hospital employee, as evidenced by clothing and attire that did not match standard morgue staff uniforms.
Additionally, the direction the gurney was being pushed did not align with actual work procedures. The video showed it being pushed to the left, an area that leads to the delivery room and kitchen—routes where bodies would never be taken according to hospital protocol. Staff stated that deceased bodies can only be removed through a single designated route from the morgue.
Upon checking the original CCTV camera angles, the hospital confirmed the source was genuine hospital footage, but the scene conditions in the video did not match the current layout. The morgue entrance now has trees planted in various locations, and no motorcycles are parked in front, differences visible from the video that was shared. Initial assessment suggests the location footage originated from three to four years ago before being AI-modified and distributed.
Hospital officials noted they remain unsure of the creator's intentions—whether to generate controversy or achieve another purpose—but firmly denied the "shadow following staff" incident ever occurred at Maha Raj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital.
Thailand will host the Track Asia Cup 2026 in August with record participation of 20 teams from across Asia, offering crucial world ranking points for qualification to October's UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai.
General Decha Hemkrasri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), president of the ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), and president of the Thai Cycling Association, revealed that the Track Asia Cup 2026—scheduled for August 28-30, 2026, at the Velodrome in Bangkok—has attracted record participation. Twenty teams have registered so far, comprising 10 national teams (Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia, Macau, Indonesia, Philippines, India, and Saudi Arabia) and 8 club teams from abroad (including teams from Taiwan, South Korea, China, and the Philippines), plus two host teams representing Thailand and the Velodrome. Final registration could reach 25 teams.
The competition is critical for accumulating world ranking points and qualifying for the 2026 UCI Track World Championships in Shanghai (October 14-18), where Thailand has already been confirmed eligible to compete in men's team sprint, keirin, sprint, and 1km time trial events. The Thai team sprint squad—featuring TJ, Naeo, and Maakham—currently ranks 15th globally and 5th in Asia, securing automatic qualification. Other events must earn sufficient points at Track Asia Cup 2026 to qualify, as UCI will announce final quotas on September 4.
General Decha noted that the Thai team sprint riders are favored for qualification, but keirin, sprint, and time trial competitors must maximize points at this final continental competition of the season. He appealed for financial support from the Sports Authority of Thailand and the National Sports Development Fund to enable proper preparation and international competition participation for Thai cyclists pursuing world-stage competition.