Thailand is positioning kratom as a high-value medicinal plant through research, safety standards and global market development. Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a native plant closely associated wi...
Thailand is positioning kratom as a high-value medicinal plant through research, safety standards and global market development. Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a native plant closely associated wi...
Yala police deployed mobile checkpoints along key roads following a militant attack in nearby Narathiwat that killed five soldiers and injured five civilians on July 23.
Yala Police have established mobile POP-UP checkpoints and coordinated security forces to implement proactive measures preventing violent insurgent groups from operating in the area. On July 23, militants using trucks and motorcycles attacked the Bukesami checkpoint in Narathiwat's Ranae district, throwing pipe bombs and opening fire, resulting in five ranger soldier deaths and five civilian injuries.
Colonel Thaworn Phonklai, Kotabare Police Commander, along with his deputy and rapid response units, deployed mobile checkpoint operations along the Kotabare-Yala road in Raman district, Yala province. Officers conducted thorough checks of individuals, vehicles, and suspicious items to restrict movement of violent insurgents and prevent further incidents. Authorities emphasized careful enforcement of security protocols while facilitating public travel and maintaining community understanding.
The checkpoint deployment is part of Kotabare Police's broader strategy to control the area, monitor key routes, and pressure hostile elements. The station continues intensive operations with coordinated inter-agency efforts, increased patrols, and sustained security measures to ensure public safety and confidence in the region.
Hua Hin Golf Course launched a youth development program at a local school in Prachuap Khiri Khan, offering free training in golf, taekwondo, Thai boxing, music, and English led by professionals including an Olympic bronze medalist.
On July 21, 2026, at Hua Hin School in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, a "CSR Hua Hin City" initiative was held to promote learning and develop the potential of local children and youth through activities in sports, music, science, and English. The program was led by Amnaj Paankaew, general manager of Hua Hin Golf Course, professional golfer Pro Prachaiyat, and View Yaowapha (Coach View), a former Thai Olympic athlete and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist in taekwondo, along with other community leaders. Multiple local organizations including Hua Hin Golf Course, The Legend Arena sports center, Hua Hin Guitar Club, and Monthon Education collaborated to deliver creative activities.
Highlights included a golf clinic where students learned basic swing techniques and the fundamentals of the sport from professionals, a taekwondo session where Coach View displayed her Olympic medal to inspire youth, and Thai boxing instruction that taught students basic techniques and self-defense. The music program run by Hua Hin Guitar Club allowed students to sing and play instruments, while Monthon Education provided hands-on science and English learning activities using varied teaching materials. Students rotated through each station throughout the day, receiving guidance from experts in every field.
Thai youth are using board games to revive local stories and transform community heritage into cultural appeal with global reach. Local stories are not always preserved in textbooks. Many live ...
Thai youth are using board games to revive local stories and transform community heritage into cultural appeal with global reach. Local stories are not always preserved in textbooks. Many live ...
Thailand’s NIMT showcases how precision measurement strengthens national quality infrastructure, future industries and daily life. Precision may be invisible to most people, but it is one of the qu...
Thailand’s NIMT showcases how precision measurement strengthens national quality infrastructure, future industries and daily life. Precision may be invisible to most people, but it is one of the qu...
Athiraj Tangchu from Minpoly Polytechnic won the R15 class at Round 2 of the Yamaha Moto Challenge, edging out pole-sitter Nonthaworrtorn by 0.060 seconds in a thrilling six-lap battle at Chang International Circuit in Buriram.
Thai Yamaha Motor is promoting out-of-classroom learning through vocational motorsport with the YAMAHA Moto Challenge 2026 Season 11, an 11-year-running championship. Round 2 was held alongside the YAMAHA Championship 2026 at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, with the YAMAHA AEROX 155 class making its season debut.
In the R15 class, qualifying was competitive as Nonthaworrtorn Anupongpichati from Eastern Technology College secured pole position, while Athiraj Tangchu from Minpoly Polytechnic started from grid 2. First-round champion Nopakorn Petchsri from Donbosco Don Bosco Technical College started from mid-grid.
When the lights dropped, Nonthaworrtorn took the lead with Athiraj applying pressure. The two riders battled fiercely throughout all six laps, exchanging positions nearly every corner. Entering the final turn, Athiraj executed a strong exit from turn 12, crossed the finish line first, and claimed round 2 victory by a razor-thin margin of just 0.060 seconds over Nonthaworrtorn. Giovanni Maransa from Thatphanum Technology College claimed third, followed by Thanapohn Kunboran and Thitikorn Nuenglao in fourth and fifth.
In the YAMAHA AEROX 155 class, making its season opener, 12 educational institutions competed with the New YAMAHA AEROX SP featuring the YECVT system, allowing riders to select driving modes and shift systems for enhanced acceleration. Thanatip Sangsudd from Pakdee Commerce and Technology College executed a masterful performance, using downshifts for acceleration advantages from the race start to take a commanding victory in 2 minutes 40.372 seconds. Pathanpong Nonkaew finished second, 3.756 seconds behind, while Thanakrit Kotlumlai took third.
The YAMAHA Moto Challenge 2026 Season 11 will return for round 3 on August 8-9, 2026 at Thailand Circuit in Nakhon Pathom Province.
Thailand remembers Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s royal work in justice reform, the Bangkok Rules, and disaster relief through the Friends in Need (of “Pa”). The Thai people have been plunged into p...
Thailand remembers Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s royal work in justice reform, the Bangkok Rules, and disaster relief through the Friends in Need (of “Pa”). The Thai people have been plunged into p...
Thai-Cambodian border residents in Surin province live in fear of renewed violence as the one-year anniversary of last year's rocket attacks approaches, with communities like Chong Jom market still bearing the economic and psychological sca
As July 24 approaches, marking one year since the Thai-Cambodian border fighting erupted, residents of Surin province say the traumatic memories of the violence remain unforgettable. Cambodian leaders Hun Sen and Hun Manet attacked Thai communities, homes, and an oil facility with BM-21 rockets, killing multiple people across several areas. The violence has created lasting fear among border residents, who worry Cambodia may use the anniversary to trigger a third round of conflict, even though some have become desensitized after enduring two previous rounds.
Border communities remain tense, with the Chong Jom trade market in Kabin Buri district, Surin province, now eerily quiet. Thai shops continue operating, but lack the usual crowds and tourists. Residents pray the government will restore their confidence and prevent further war, or at least ensure any future conflict is the last.
Muay, 45, a lottery vendor at the border market, explained that locals must continue daily life despite their fears. "If fighting breaks out, we evacuate," she said. "During the second round, we received help from volunteers that eased our expenses, though we still went into debt. We just hope for peace and to reclaim Thai territory for our children's future." Elderly residents particularly fear a third conflict, but most are waiting for government reassurance before changing their routines.
Five rangers were killed and five civilians injured, including a 10-year-old boy, when armed assailants attacked a checkpoint in Narathiwat Province with firearms and pipe bombs on July 22.
Narathiwat — Deputy Governor Wichai Chaisetretsathon, Deputy Governor of Narathiwat Province, visited the Buketsami checkpoint in Tangyongmas Subdistrict, Rangae District to assess the situation after armed assailants attacked the checkpoint with firearms and pipe bombs on July 22, 2026. The attack killed five rangers from Ranger Company 4509 and injured five civilians, including a 10-year-old boy. Emergency responders immediately assisted the wounded and transferred them to Rangae Hospital for treatment.
Wichai visited the injured 10-year-old boy, who sustained shrapnel wounds to his leg and remains hospitalized at Rangae Hospital. The deputy governor inquired about the child's condition and instructed medical staff to provide close care. The province has mobilized a relief and rehabilitation coordination center to provide full support to those affected by the attack.
Five soldiers from the 45th Ranger Special Operations Unit were killed in a militant attack on the Buketa Sami checkpoint in Narathiwat province on July 22, when assailants used firearms and pipe bombs during an evening assault.
The Internal Security Command Region 4 Front has mourned and honored five soldiers from the 45th Ranger Special Operations Unit who were killed when militants attacked the Buketa Sami checkpoint in Narathiwas province on the evening of July 22, 2026. The assailants used firearms and threw pipe bombs at the checkpoint located in Tan Yong Mas subdistrict, Rangae district, while the soldiers were performing security duties to protect residents. The five casualties were: Sergeant Major Thirayuth Somakerd, Ranger Volunteer Wimol Dapthong, Ranger Volunteer Nattasit Kaewsena, Ranger Volunteer Solahudin Pi, and Ranger Volunteer Sakiriya Chana.
The loss reflects the sacrifice of frontline personnel dedicated to protecting lives and property in Thailand's southern border provinces, despite facing serious security threats. The Internal Security Command Region 4 expressed deep condolences to the families and pledged to ensure full care and benefits for the deceased soldiers' families while pursuing the perpetrators through legal channels.
The tribute to all five soldiers serves as a reminder of the value of sacrifice, courage, and commitment in maintaining public safety and protecting the Thai nation. Their sacrifice will be remembered and honored as dedicated service to the greater good.
Three people trapped in an overturned pickup truck near Nong Han were rescued by quick-thinking local residents who dug them free from the mud-filled cab on a Udon Thani road. All three passengers sustained only minor injuries.
Emergency services in Udon Thani responded to a pickup truck rollover on the Nong Han–Ban Sabang road near Ban Rai Phatthana on July 22. When rescuers arrived, they found a white Isuzu D-Max on its side with the cab sunk deep into mud. Local residents, however, had already extracted the three passengers—a 59-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman, and a 1-year-old child—with help from Good Samaritans before emergency crews arrived.
The driver had been traveling from Ban Thon Nak Phleng toward Nong Han District when he attempted to overtake another vehicle and lost control, veering off the road. Fortunately, the mud was shallow and nearby residents responded immediately. One local hero, Pan, 58, heard the vehicle's horn and rallied neighbors to dig mud away from the cab and windows to free the trapped occupants. His quick thinking and coordination with villagers earned praise from rescue workers and community members as the key to saving all three lives.
The child's mother, Anisa, arrived at the scene shaken but relieved to learn her family was safe. She revealed that her son had narrowly avoided being hit by a car that morning before the afternoon accident. Another first responder, Thongsin Hanyathan, also a local resident, was driving past when he spotted the flipped truck and heard the horn. He immediately stopped, helped pry open the door, and prioritized extracting the crying child first, then assisted the elderly passengers. Rescue personnel provided first aid, washing away mud from their faces and eyes, before transporting all three to Nong Han Hospital with minor injuries.