Thailand Exceeds Fitness Goal in Royal Birthday Campaign

Thailand's 74-day fitness campaign honoring the King's birthday exceeded its calorie-burning goal by double, with participants torching 153 million calories through the "Kaothachai" platform. Prime Minister Anutin framed the initiative as a

9 Aug Khaosod

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife announced the success of the 74-day, 74-million-calorie fitness project honoring His Majesty's 74th birthday, celebrating the promotion of health, economic development, and social stability through nationwide exercise. The official ceremony took place on August 9, 2025, at Suphachalasai Stadium in Pathumwan, Bangkok, with Anutin and Health Minister Pattana Pronprasoet presiding alongside senior government officials and the public.

Participants engaging through the "Kaothachai" platform burned a total of 153 million calories, significantly exceeding the 74-million-calorie target. Anutin emphasized that the campaign reflects His Majesty's royal dedication to physical fitness and wellness as a foundation for national development. He stressed that promoting exercise is not merely a health policy but a national development strategy that strengthens the economy and social security in the long term.

The Prime Minister called for expanding safe infrastructure—including walkways, cycling paths, public parks, and community sports facilities—to enable all citizens across every province and municipality to exercise conveniently. He commended the Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, and all partnering organizations for driving the project to success, urging Thai society to embrace physical activity as a daily lifestyle habit that builds both physical and mental well-being.

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Teacher Shot by Student Honored in Second Night of Funeral Rites

A teacher killed by a student at Nonthaburi school was honored at funeral rites in Ayutthaya, with her royal cremation scheduled for August 13.

9 Aug Khaosod

A solemn second night of funeral rites was held for Khru Mhuay, the teacher killed by a student shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. The royal cremation ceremony is scheduled for August 13. At 7:00 p.m. on August 8, 2026, a Buddhist merit ceremony was conducted for Ms. Tiwaporn Vanich, 42, at Wat Tahnod in Nakhon Luang District, Ayutthaya Province. Her body has been placed under royal patronage by His Majesty the King. The ceremony was held in royal tradition, with monks from Chumpol Nikaya Ram Temple conducting the rites amid an atmosphere of deep sorrow and condolence. Dr. Nitithon Chaosuney, Deputy Director of the Nonthaburi Secondary Education Area Office, presided over the ceremony, with education officials and staff in attendance. Deputy Governor Abhichai Aramsa of Nonthaburi, along with teachers, provincial officials, civil servants, and municipal employees, also attended to pay their respects. The temple was filled with grief as mourners expressed their sorrow over the loss of Khru Mhuay, a beloved and respected teacher. Merit-making ceremonies will continue through August 12, 2026, with the royal cremation scheduled for August 13, 2026 at Wat Tahnod in Nakhon Luang District, Ayutthaya Province.

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Teens Fire Gun in Village, Hit Bystander

A group of 10 teenagers in Udon Thani Province fired guns during a dispute and accidentally shot a 63-year-old man in the neck on August 9. Police arrested the suspects and recovered a homemade firearm, though the victim declined to press c

9 Aug Khaosod

On August 9, at approximately 4 p.m., about 10 teenagers recklessly fired guns along a road in Nong Wua So village, Nong Wua So District, Udon Thani Province. A stray bullet struck a local resident, Thongda, 63, in the neck as he sat outside his home. His family rushed him to Nong Wua So Hospital, and he has since returned home to recover.

Initial investigation revealed that the youth involved, aged 13–15 and from outside the village, were attempting to shoot at a rival group but missed and hit the bystander instead. They fled the scene on motorcycles. District Officer Itthiphon Suyalai and Nong Wua So Police Station officers tracked down 10 suspects and recovered a homemade firearm.

During questioning, the teenagers admitted they opened fire over a dispute involving a woman. Although the injured man has decided not to press charges, police noted that firearms offenses remain serious legal matters, especially when minors are involved. Authorities are coordinating with parents and a multidisciplinary team to determine each suspect's specific involvement before applying the Child and Youth Protection Act.

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Government Launches Crackdown on Illegal Hotels and Businesses in Bangkok

Thailand's government launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal hotels and businesses, starting with inspections in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district that uncovered unlicensed operations, foreign workers, and allegations of officials acceptin

9 Aug Khaosod

The government is cracking down hard on illegal business networks and nominee schemes, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Pheriswiwattana speaking on August 9. Interior Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary General Piersuwannachai led a special task force from the Department of Local Administration and partner agencies in launching Operation Integrated Huai Khwang to inspect hotels and businesses in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district following public complaints. The investigation will examine shareholding structures, financial trails, land ownership, and allegations of state officials demanding benefits.

The integrated operation involves the Department of Local Administration, Immigration Bureau, Department of Business Development, Department of Employment, and Special Cases Investigation Department (DSI). Preliminary checks found some establishments operating without proper licenses, unauthorized building modifications, and evidence of Thai nationals being used as nominee shareholders for foreign investors. Inspectors also identified safety concerns including faulty fire escapes, emergency exits, and fire suppression systems. Labor inspections uncovered illegal foreign workers and workers in jobs reserved by law for Thai nationals.

Lalida emphasized that the government takes seriously allegations of state officials accepting bribes. During the operation, business owners attempted to offer benefits to officials in exchange for not facing prosecution and named officials from certain agencies. Evidence has been collected and will be investigated for disciplinary and criminal action. The Interior Ministry will also coordinate with the Land Department to check property ownership, trace financial flows linked to online gambling QR codes, and examine payments processed outside Thailand's banking system.

The operation is not limited to Huai Khwang or Bangkok, Lalida said, with the Interior Ministry preparing to expand inspections nationwide using three approaches: gathering intelligence from the public and local representatives, monitoring online platforms linked to illegal businesses, and tracing financial trails to identify true beneficiaries. The government confirmed that enforcement will target all parties involved regardless of whether they are foreign investors, nominee shareholders, legal or accounting service providers, or state officials, applying the full force of the law to prevent illegal businesses from exploiting legitimate Thai entrepreneurs.

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Police Officer Defends Himself After Journalist Injured in Confrontation

A police deputy inspector in Khon Kaen claims he only grabbed and threw journalist Triteep during a confrontation at the station after the reporter challenged him to fight, leaving Triteep with a head injury requiring 12 stitches.

9 Aug Khaosod

On August 9, a police deputy inspector named Worrawit (surname withheld), a deputy chief of the investigation unit at Ban Plai Police Station in Khon Kaen province, has given his account of an altercation with local journalist Triteep, known as "Mo," that occurred at the station's investigation room. According to Worrawit, he and his team had returned from fieldwork that afternoon and were eating and discussing cases when Triteep arrived around 6 to 7 p.m., sat nearby without being acknowledged, and remained silent for about 20 minutes before Worrawit casually asked why Triteep looked so thin and where he had been. Triteep allegedly took offense, responding defensively that if Worrawit suspected drug use, he could submit to a urine test—but only if Worrawit also did. When an armed officer present told Triteep to leave, Worrawit thought the matter was settled, but Triteep soon returned and challenged him to a one-on-one fight.

Worrawit stated that when Triteep approached him with a fighting posture, he stood and ran toward him, but insisted he did not punch—only grabbed, swung, and threw Triteep without looking back. He later learned that Triteep's head had hit the ground hard enough to require ambulance transport and 12 stitches to his right eyebrow. Worrawit denied carrying a weapon during the incident and maintained that his initial question was merely an observation, not an accusation of drug use. He called for a proper investigation that would include both parties and all witnesses, and specifically questioned the purpose of Triteep's visit to the station that day, noting it was supposedly a holiday for village headmen duties. Worrawit denied Triteep's claims of being choked, emphasized that his group had not touched or spoken to Triteep before that single question, and vowed to fight the case with facts and evidence rather than simply accept allegations.

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National

Thai Football Chief Secures 100-Baht Price Cut for ASEAN Cup 2026

Thailand's Football Association secured 100-baht ticket discounts for the 2026 ASEAN Cup semifinals, with prices now ranging from 200 to 500 baht to help fans afford matches as the national team faces Singapore.

9 Aug Khaosod

Football Association of Thailand President Madam Pang Nualprann Lamsamai has worked with tournament organizers to cut ticket prices by 100 baht across all seating zones for the 2026 ASEAN Cup semifinals. The price reduction was implemented to accommodate Thai fans and recognize current economic conditions, enabling supporters to attend matches at Suphachalasai Stadium. Tickets go on sale August 11 through ticketmaster.co.th, with new pricing ranging from 200 to 500 baht depending on zone. Thailand's national team will face Singapore in the semifinals, with the first leg away on August 15 and the return match at home on August 18.

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Student Footballer Wounded in School Shooting Is Safe

A student footballer at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi was struck by a stray bullet during a school shooting on August 7 but is now stable and receiving medical treatment for an arm wound.

9 Aug Khaosod

Chane, a male footballer at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, is now safe after being struck by a stray bullet during a shooting incident and sustaining a wound to his left arm. He is currently undergoing medical treatment. The shooting occurred on August 7, when a student brought a gun to school and opened fire, injuring a teacher and fellow students at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. According to the latest report from the Facebook page The Youth Thailand, Chane is in stable condition and resting under medical care.

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Thai Weightlifter Natchaa Wins Two Gold, One Bronze at Asian Youth Championships

Thai weightlifter Ploy Natchaa Kaewnoi won two gold medals and one bronze at the Asian Youth Championships in Uzbekistan, with a combined total of 189 kilograms in the women's youth 53-kilogram division.

9 Aug Khaosod

At the Asian Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Thailand's team has already captured two gold medals and one silver medal from Noi Naruemal Wonghajaak in the women's youth 49-kilogram division.

On August 9, 2025, Thailand added more medals through Ploy Natchaa Kaewnoi competing in the women's youth 53-kilogram category, Group A. In the snatch lift, Natchaa's opening attempt at 81 kilograms failed, but she succeeded on her second try at 82 kilograms and was unable to lift 85 kilograms on her third attempt, earning a bronze medal with a 82-kilogram snatch. In the clean and jerk, the Thai athlete gave her maximum effort and successfully lifted 101, 104, and 107 kilograms on all three attempts, securing a gold medal with a 107-kilogram clean and jerk and a combined total of 189 kilograms, also earning another gold medal. Natchaa's final medal count is two gold medals and one bronze medal.

In the men's youth 65-kilogram division, Group B, Nattakitti Gamvilai achieved a snatch record of 110 kilograms and a clean and jerk record of 130 kilograms for a total of 240 kilograms. In the men's youth 65-kilogram division, Group B, Phanudej Pankrod set a snatch record of 106 kilograms and a clean and jerk record of 140 kilograms for a total of 246 kilograms.

Thailand's overall medal count now stands at four gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal.

Scheduled competitions for other Thai athletes include:

August 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (12:00 p.m. Thailand time): Men's youth 75-kilogram division, Group B – Nanthawut Puengbubpha and men's youth 75-kilogram division, Group B – Konglaa Phomdwongsri. At 4:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. Thailand time): Women's youth 61-kilogram division, Group A – Yaowarese Pheumakaew.

August 11, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. Thailand time): Men's youth 70-kilogram division, Group A – Witchaya Prathumpata.

August 12, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (2:00 p.m. Thailand time): Men's youth 95-kilogram division, Group B – Prasit Jomdechpichaya. At 2:00 p.m. (4:00 p.m. Thailand time): Women's youth 69-kilogram division, Group A – Nattanichaa Karakaet.

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Ex-Police Chief Defends Teachers Carrying Guns for School Safety

A former police chief's proposal to arm teachers for school defense has reignited debate over student safety in Thailand, with experts warning the idea requires rigorous safeguards around training, storage, and emergency response before sch

9 Aug Khaosod

Following the shooting incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, Thai society has again asked who will protect children if police cannot arrive in time. Napdol Kannika, speaking on August 9, praised former police chief Rewat Klinertsaeng for boldly proposing that teachers be allowed to carry weapons for school defense, though the idea remains controversial. Napdol notes that Rewat's proposal is valuable for highlighting the critical gap between when an attack begins and when police arrive—a gap policymakers must address. However, Napdol argues that the conversation should move beyond simply asking "should teachers have guns?" to asking "how can Thailand build a system so teachers and children never face firearms in the first place?" He emphasizes that introducing weapons into school environments requires extremely careful consideration of training, storage, access control, liability, and how police can distinguish attackers from defenders during emergencies. Napdol stresses that this is not a rejection of Rewat's proposal, but rather an acknowledgment that schools are sacred spaces where parents entrust their most precious possessions each day. Any move to allow firearms in schools must address critical legal and operational questions before implementation.

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Thai Men's Takraw Team Crushes Singapore, Secures Two Straight Wins

Thailand's takraw teams swept Singapore 2-0 in all three matches at the King's Cup World Championship, securing their semifinal spot with two straight wins.

9 Aug Khaosod

Thailand's men's takraw team proved its class and superior ability by overwhelmingly defeating Singapore, securing two consecutive wins at the 39th King's Cup World Takraw Championship held at Fashion Island on August 9. In the second group-stage match of the men's team division, Thailand's three squads each won decisively: Team A defeated Singapore 2-0 with sets of 15-5 and 15-5, Team B won 2-0 with sets of 15-8 and 15-4, and Team C claimed a 2-0 victory with sets of 15-7 and 15-6. This dominant performance gives Thailand two consecutive wins in the tournament, mathematically securing their place in the semifinals ahead of their final group match against Iraq on August 10.

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Father of Shooting Victim Forgives, Seeks Peace for Daughter

The father of a Grade 7 student killed in the Thepsirin School shooting in Nonthaburi has forgiven those involved, saying he holds no blame and wants only for his daughter to rest in peace.

9 Aug Khaosod

On August 9 at 3 p.m., the father of a Grade 7 student who died in the shooting at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi shared his thoughts with reporters. He said he is no longer dwelling on what happened and is focused on caring for his surviving child. Regarding the incident itself, he believes everything unfolds as it is meant to and he holds no blame toward anyone involved. "I don't know what that person was going through, but I don't hold it against them," he said. "I just want my daughter to rest in peace."

He went on to say that while he believes the school maintains reasonable safety measures, the shooting was an unforeseen tragedy that no one could have predicted. "We shouldn't blame anyone," he stated. "The school isn't at fault. No one is at fault. We should work together to prevent such things in the future."

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