At 5:00 p.m. on August 5, 2569, the Meteorological Department issued weather alert no. 4 (146/2569) concerning strong winds and heavy to very heavy rains across Thailand, with impacts expected from August 6–9, 2569. The northern, northeastern, and eastern regions will see increased rainfall with heavy to very heavy conditions in some areas, while the central region, Bangkok, and the southern region will experience heavy rain in scattered locations. The conditions are driven by a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern and upper northeastern regions, combined with a strong southwest monsoon wind system covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the upper Gulf of Thailand.

The public is urged to beware of dangers from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated rain that may cause flash floods and flash floods, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones. In the upper Andaman Sea, waves are expected to be 2–4 meters high, exceeding 4 meters during thunderstorms. The upper Gulf of Thailand will see 2–3 meter waves, exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms. Fishermen in both areas are advised to exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea and upper Gulf should stay ashore from August 6–9, 2569.

The public is advised to plan their daily activities and travel carefully during this period and to monitor updates from the Meteorological Department via its website at http://www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours daily. The next weather alert will be issued on August 6, 2569, at 5:00 a.m.

On August 5, 2025, Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong, a Pheu Thai list MP, presented evidence indicating that 149 Senate candidates were elected instead of the 138 widely reported. The discovery centers not on individual fraud but on a voting pattern hidden within the ballots. When this pattern was cross-checked against official election results, Tawee found that 149 candidates from matching numbered sets appeared on published ballots and were elected to the Senate, representing 74.5 percent of the 200 senators elected.

Examining morning-round ballots across all 20 occupational groups, Tawee identified numerous cases where voters wrote identical candidate numbers in all 10 slots, in the same sequence without variation—from slot 1 through slot 10. Some ballots showed minor deviations in only one or two slots while the rest remained identical. Across all 20 occupational groups, at least 332 ballots exhibited identical matching number sets in the same order.

The evidence by group included: Group 1 with 18 matching ballots, Group 2 with 16, Group 3 with 16, Group 4 with 16, Group 5 with 17, Group 6 with 16, Group 7 with 16, Group 8 with 20, Group 9 with 17, Group 10 with 20, Group 11 with 18, Group 12 with 11, Group 13 with 13, Group 14 with 18, Group 15 with 14, Group 16 with 18, Group 17 with 19, Group 18 with 13, Group 19 with 19, and Group 20 with 17 ballots. Comparing morning results with official outcomes, almost all candidates from these matching number sets ranked high in their occupational groups, mostly in positions 1 through 10 or up to rank 15, and all advanced to the national selection level.

PHUKET: A traffic police officer was injured after his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck that had stopped in a traffic lane in Wichit on yesterday (Aug 5).

Buriram United has successfully signed a partnership agreement with Gamba Osaka, one of Japan's leading J-League clubs. The partnership seeks to drive Asian football development, with a focus on strengthening player development through academy cooperation and business growth via joint marketing activities in both countries.

The collaboration encompasses overseas training tours and academy competition participation, shared football schools and training clinics, joint marketing initiatives, and combined efforts to expand fan bases and promote both brands.

Naoto Mizutani, chairman and representative director of Gamba Osaka, stated that the partnership represents a strategic alliance with a Thai League powerhouse recognized since their 2015 AFC Champions League encounter. He praised Buriram United as a strong club that has produced numerous Thai national team players through its academy and expressed commitment to leveraging both clubs' strengths for mutual growth in football and business.

Channchon Chidchob, Buriram United's vice president and football director, emphasized that this is more than a cooperation announcement—it marks the beginning of a long-term strategic alliance. Both clubs share a common goal: success in Asian competitions like the AFC Champions League Elite. The partnership will facilitate knowledge and experience exchange in youth development, club management, marketing, fan relations, and sustainable brand building, ultimately strengthening both clubs and advancing football in Thailand and Asia.

On August 5, 2025, the Constitutional Court convened to hear a constitutional challenge from defendant Kiattikhun Suknet regarding two criminal cases referred by the Court of Appeal Region 2. The challenge questioned whether Section 120 of the Local Administration Election Act of 2019—specifically the provision imposing a 20-year electoral disqualification—violates Article 26, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution.

The Constitutional Court ruled by a 7-1 majority that Section 120 of the Local Administration Election Act does not violate or contradict Article 26, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution. The seven judges in the majority were Udom Sittiwiratchdharm, Chiraniti Hawanon, Naphadol Theppithaak, Banjong Sak Wongprachai, Udom Ratchamrit, Sumet Roikul Charoen, and Sarawut Songsilawai.

Judge Wirun Saengthian dissented, arguing that the 20-year disqualification provision does conflict with Article 26, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution.

Section 120 of the Act stipulates that candidates who knowingly lack required qualifications or possess disqualifying characteristics face imprisonment of 1 to 20 years and fines of 20,000 to 200,000 baht, with electoral rights disqualified for 20 years. The court noted that Article 26 of the 2560 Constitution requires that laws limiting individual rights and freedoms comply with constitutional conditions, follow the rule of law, impose proportionate restrictions, preserve human dignity, and provide clear justification for any limitations.

The Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) announced on August 5, 2569 that it is confident of resolving the Senate appointment case by the end of August, followed by a vote. The ECT has conducted eight meetings to examine the facts, evidence, and applicable legal issues in the case. In each meeting, the commission has carefully reviewed all details to ensure its ruling is grounded in complete and comprehensive evidence, with emphasis on accuracy, fairness, and the rights of all parties involved. The detailed review is expected to conclude within August 2569, after which the ECT will convene to vote according to its legal authority and procedures. The results will then be made public. The ECT reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the investigation proceeds independently, without influence or interference from any individual or faction, adhering strictly to facts, evidence, and the law.