Thailand FA Chief Offers Free Tickets for Schools to Malaysia Cup Match

The Thai Football Association is offering free tickets to schools for Thailand's AFF Championship match against Malaysia on August 1 at Rajamangala Stadium, aiming to develop grassroots youth football interest.

27 Jul Khaosod

Football Association of Thailand chairman Nuealpan Lamsam is distributing free match tickets to schools and academies to cheer on the Thai national team in the 2026 AFF Championship Group B second match against Malaysia on August 1, 2026 at Rajamangala Stadium. The initiative aims to inspire children and youth at registered schools and academies, supporting grassroots football development. Schools and academies interested in courtside tickets should express interest at media@fathailand.org by July 29, 2026, with limited tickets available and confirmation sent via email following selection. The Thailand versus Malaysia match will kick off at 8:00 p.m. on August 1, 2026 at Rajamangala Stadium, with live broadcast on TrueVisions NOW app; tickets are available for purchase at https://shorturl.asia/zlmX2.

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National

Thailand Launches 90-Day Buddhist Lent Merit Campaign

Thailand's Culture Ministry launched a nationwide 90-day Buddhist Lent campaign on July 27, promoting merit-making and moral development through temple ceremonies, meditation, and community service activities across the country.

27 Jul Khaosod

The Culture Ministry's Department of Religious Affairs organized ceremonies on July 27, 2025, at the ministry's culture building to launch the "90-Day Buddhist Lent: Understanding Dharma, Doing Good, Transforming Lives" campaign for the Buddhist festival of Asalha Bucha and the beginning of Buddhist Lent. The event was presided over by the Supreme Patriarch of the Northern Region and Petcharat Saithong, the Culture Ministry's inspector-general, alongside religious officials, government personnel, and media representatives.

Petcharat stated that the ministry prioritizes promoting Buddhism and applying Buddhist teachings to daily life. The campaign encourages Buddhists nationwide to study Buddhist principles, perform religious duties, maintain the Five Precepts, abstain from alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and other harmful behaviors, and build moral and ethical character during the 90-day Lent period. The central activities include Buddhist chanting ceremonies, a "Tree of Goodness" where participants write their resolutions on Bodhi leaf-shaped cards, candle casting rituals, and a procession delivering Lenten candles to 10 major temples in Bangkok.

Regional activities, coordinated by provincial culture offices in cooperation with monasteries, schools, local governments, and community organizations, will run from July 24-30, featuring similar ceremonies and merit-making activities. The campaign emphasizes continuous positive change through personal development, extending to family, community, and society by maintaining the Five Precepts, practicing meditation, volunteering, planting trees, caring for the elderly and disadvantaged, and promoting daily acts of kindness. A "One Person, One Good Deed" initiative encourages citizens to perform at least one good deed daily.

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National

Thailand Sports Body Launches Genetic Testing to Boost Athlete Performance

Thailand's Sports Authority and National Sports Development Fund launched a genetics-based training program using DNA analysis and personalized data to optimize athlete performance, with results delivered through an online system for coache

27 Jul Khaosod

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) are advancing Thai sports into a new era with the launch of a "Sports Science High Performance" training program designed to systematically develop athletes using advanced sports science knowledge combined with genetic data analysis and personalized data. The opening ceremony was presided over by Surasak Gedchantuk, Deputy Director-General of SAT's Sports Promotion Division, at The Grand Fourwings Convention hotel in Bangkok, attended by athletes, coaches, and sports personnel.

A key highlight of the program is the collection of saliva samples from athletes for detailed genetic analysis covering multiple dimensions including physical health and performance, nutrition and recovery, injury risk reduction, and behavior and sleep patterns. The analysis results will be compiled into personalized reports accessible through an online system, allowing athletes, coaches, and sports associations to access the data and apply it to long-term training plans with precision.

The workshop featured expert speakers addressing critical topics: Associate Professor Thaworn Komutdsri on physical fitness development, Dr. Orawun Poochaiyavattanont on sports nutrition, Dr. Anon Kitnitcheeaw on genetic science testing for athletes, and Associate Professor Dr. Aphanuch Siripaet on sports psychology. This training marks a significant milestone in transforming Thai sports from a generic one-size-fits-all training approach to individualized athlete development based on genetic potential, improving training efficiency, reducing injury risk, and establishing a solid foundation for Thai athletes to achieve sustainable success at the international level.

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Police

Thai Maid Files Police Complaint After Clash With Foreign Neighbors

Thai housemaid filed a police complaint after two foreign neighbors allegedly dumped rubbish outside her employer's property and insulted her during a heated confrontation in a Pattaya housing estate.

27 Jul The Thaiger Crime

Thai housemaid files complaint after heated argument with 2 foreigners in PattayaLegacyA Thai housemaid filed a police complaint, alleging that two foreign men insulted and threatened her during a dispute over rubbish outside a home in Pattaya. The neighbour dispute took place in a housing estate on Khao Thap Phraya Road, although the date and time of the incident were not disclosed. The woman, whose identity has been withheld, shared CCTV footage of the confrontation with Amarin TV and described what happened. According to the housemaid, she works for an Italian family whose home is opposite the property occupied by the two foreign neighbours. She alleged that an elderly foreign man, wearing only a towel, carried a bag of rubbish and left it outside her employers’ property before walking away. Photo via Amarin TV Footage broadcast by Amarin TV appeared to show the man placing the rubbish bag beside the fence before leaving the area. The maid said she waited outside the house to speak to the old foreign man when he returned. According to the footage, she questioned him about leaving the rubbish outside the property. Although much of the conversation could not be clearly heard, the foreigner was audible at one point saying he did not like the woman’s employers. The housemaid responded that security cameras had recorded what had happened. The argument then escalated before the pair moved apart. Photo via Amarin TV A second foreign man, believed by the housemaid to be the elderly man’s son, later approached and continued the confrontation. According to the woman, the younger man, who spoke Thai, said his father was elderly and had acted out of misunderstanding. She alleged he then insulted her, calling her dead brain and saying she had a low level of education. The maid also alleged that the man claimed his father was a high-ranking soldier before threatening her, saying, “Lucky, this is Thailand. If you are abroad, you will be beat to death.” Photo via Amarin TV The woman said she called police to the scene, but claimed the two men refused to speak with officers. Amarin TV reported that its journalists also attempted to contact the two foreign men for comment but were unable to do so because the property remained closed. At the time of publication, police had not announced whether the two men had been summoned for questioning or provided any update on the investigation. The incident prompted calls from some social media users for the foreign nationals to be deported. Authorities have not commented on those demands.

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National

Assumption United Wins U-14 ASEAN Football Tournament

Assumption United claimed the U-14 ASEAN Dream Football Tournament title with a dominant 4-0 victory over Japan's Shiga Select in the final at Samut Prakan province, with two of its players earning individual awards and training opportuniti

27 Jul Khaosod

Assumption United of Thailand dominated the final match to defeat Japan's Shiga Select 4-0 and claim the championship at the 9th JINTAN U-14 ASEAN Dream Football Tournament 2026, held at VERSO International School in Samut Prakan province. The tournament brought together 16 youth teams under 14 years old from Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia in an intensely competitive atmosphere.

The final was presided over by Masao Kiba, a former J-League professional and current J-League ambassador for Asia, and Ishida Hideuzuku, managing director and research and development chief of Morishita Jintan Co., Ltd. of Japan. Both finalists, Assumption United and Shiga Select, demonstrated excellent performance from the group stage through to the championship match.

In the third-place playoff, Triam Udom Suksa School defeated Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim Football Club 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw. Final standings: Champions—Assumption United; Runner-up—Shiga Select; Third—Triam Udom Suksa School; Fourth—Johor Darul Ta'zim FC.

The tournament, now in its 9th edition, is jointly organized by the Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage (FAT) and Japan Dream Football Association (JDFA), with support from Morishita Jintan Co., Ltd. It aims to develop youth football talent and provide international competition experience.

Notable award winners included MVP Kritssakorn Moolsrisuk and Top Scorer Phuvisit Ayurung, both from Assumption United. Two players received the prestigious ASEAN Dream Player Award—Phakpol Sripattana from Tachiam Chachoengsao FC and Sam Taylor from Triam Udom Suksa School—earning certificates and short-term training opportunities with J-League Academy teams in Japan to develop their professional football careers.

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Police

Hospital Admits to Banquet in Infant ICU Before Baby Dies

Hospital staff held a five-table Chinese banquet in a neonatal ICU with five other newborns present and without wearing masks, a day before a premature infant died at Ang Thong Hospital in Thailand. An autopsy was ordered after the parents

27 Jul Khaosod

At 11:00 AM on July 27, 2025, at the Ang Thong Provincial Health Office, Dr. Thaveechoik Rojanaarumphakul, provincial health officer, along with Dr. Parichard Sirawat, director of Ang Thong Hospital, and other senior medical officials held a press conference regarding the death of a newborn. A 40-year-old father and 36-year-old mother filed a complaint with the Pavena Foundation after delivering their premature son via cesarean section. The infant weighed 4,305 grams at birth and was admitted to the neonatal ICU with a lung infection.

During the infant's treatment, the hospital held five tables of a Chinese banquet inside the pediatric ICU, with approximately five other newborns present in the same room. Staff served the banquet without wearing masks or protective equipment. The following day, July 21, 2025, the couple's infant died.

Disturbed by the death, the parents sought help from the Pavena Foundation. The Foundation coordinated with police to send the body for an autopsy at the Police Hospital's Forensic Institute. The hospital had not initially notified police to conduct an autopsy, instead telling the parents to cremate the body immediately. The mother called the foundation's emergency hotline 1134 for assistance.

Preliminary investigation findings revealed that the mother had uncontrolled diabetes before pregnancy. Prenatal records showed her blood sugar levels were consistently elevated above normal range, contributing to the infant's above-average birth weight for gestational age.

On July 16, 2025, the infant was born prematurely at 36 weeks gestation, weighing 4,305 grams, exceeding the normal weight for gestational age (Large for Gestational Age: LGA). The mother had a history of diabetes and hypertension and experienced premature rupture of membranes. These factors resulted in the infant developing persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHIN), transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTNB), and suspected sepsis—conditions with high mortality rates.

About one hour after birth, the infant showed respiratory distress and low blood oxygen levels. The infant received standard medical treatment including medication, assisted ventilation, and close monitoring in the neonatal ICU. However, the infant's condition deteriorated according to the natural progression of the illness.

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National

Bangkok Tightens Safety Checks at 1,066 Businesses

Bangkok is conducting strict safety inspections at 1,066 businesses, including checks on building safety, fire prevention, and hygiene standards through a new online self-assessment system with a September 30 deadline.

27 Jul Khaosod

Bangkok is conducting strict safety inspections at 1,066 establishments, checking building safety, fire prevention systems, and hygiene standards. The city has launched a Self-Check online system allowing business operators to submit self-assessment documents.

On July 27, 2025, at Bangkok City Hall, Deputy Governor Pornprom Wickitsetr announced the enhanced safety initiative. A meeting held on July 26 brought together Bangkok authorities and business operators to discuss raising safety standards for service venues and similar establishments throughout the city.

Bangkok has identified 147 licensed service venues and 919 similar businesses, totaling 1,066 establishments. These "similar" businesses differ from licensed venues in that they operate outside zoning restrictions but hold permits for food service and entertainment, which are considered health-risk activities.

Bangkok has therefore upgraded its inspection checklist beyond the original public health focus to include comprehensive building safety and fire prevention standards. Inspections now cover three main areas:

1. Building Safety (ventilation systems, electrical systems, decorative materials, thermal insulation, soundproofing) 2. Fire Prevention (emergency exit signs, fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, firefighting equipment installation, evacuation routes, emergency lighting, and related systems) 3. Hygiene (building condition, noise control and prevention, ventilation, lighting, toilets, urinals, hand-washing facilities)

Bangkok will launch a Self-Check online system through the Digital Office, covering five critical categories:

1. Fire prevention systems 2. Electrical wiring, sound systems, signaling systems 3. Wall and ceiling materials, insulation 4. Floor plans showing operational area and maximum occupancy 5. Insurance coverage and liability insurance for injury or property damage to third parties

Business operators must attach photos and certified documentation from engineers before submitting data to Bangkok authorities. The system will be distributed to all operators by July 28, 2025, with a deadline of September 30, 2025, for completing self-assessments and submissions as part of Bangkok's citywide safety standard enhancement initiative.

Suriyachai Raviwon, Director of the Bureau of Prevention and Disaster Relief, explained that the bureau has developed a three-phase safety management framework for businesses: Prevention Readiness (appointing risk assessment officers, training staff in basic firefighting and evacuation drills, continuous safety campaigns); Response Readiness (clear decision-making procedures and command structures, designated response and evacuation teams, alert systems and guides); and Recovery Readiness (coordination plans with external agencies, damage assessment, and business recovery support measures).

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Thailand Discovers Rare Laotian Bat Species for First Time

Researchers have discovered the Hipposideros rotalis (Laotian Leaf-nosed Bat) in Thailand for the first time, found at Sam Wua Lin Limestone Forest Park in Bueng Kan Province during a biodiversity survey.

27 Jul Khaosod

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchat Chomklin announced that the government prioritizes continuous conservation and restoration of natural resources to maintain forest abundance and the country's biodiversity. This commitment has yielded concrete results with the discovery of the Hipposideros rotalis (Laotian Leaf-nosed Bat) in Thailand for the first time, found within Sam Wua Lin Limestone Forest Park in Bueng Kan Province.

Suchat reported that the Forest Department's Research and Development Office made the discovery through a vertebrate biodiversity survey project supported by the Science, Research and Innovation Promotion Office. Researchers began surveying the area in early 2025 and identified this bat species in Thailand for the first time, despite it being previously reported only in Laos. The minister stated that this finding reflects the ecosystem's richness in the forest park and provides valuable scientific data for studying the country's biodiversity. Although the species is classified as low-risk for extinction, it confirms that Thailand's forests retain potential for discovering academically important species in the future.

"The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry prioritizes surveying and conserving new wildlife and plant species as they reflect the completeness of our natural resources. We will continue managing our forests while supporting research to preserve biodiversity and pass on abundant natural resources to the next generation," Suchat said. The Forest Department will strengthen protection of Sam Wua Lin Limestone Forest Park and continue supporting biodiversity research to create new knowledge and enhance the country's natural resource conservation efforts.

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Badminton Club Leader Jen Becomes Fourth Candidate for Thai Sports Authority Director

Badminton club leader Jen Piyathat becomes the fourth candidate to apply for director of Thailand's Sports Authority, with applications open until July 29.

27 Jul Khaosod

Jen Piyathat, chairman of Granular Badminton Club, has filed his application to become director of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) as the fourth candidate, with applications remaining open until July 29, 2025. On July 27, 2025, at SAT headquarters, Jen Piyathat submitted his candidacy following three earlier applicants. The SAT is accepting nominations for the director position, with applicants able to file in person or by proxy at the Human Resources Department on the 6th floor, SAT, telephone 0-2186-7111 extension 1217 or 7950, between July 15–29, 2025, during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), or by email to hrm@sat.or.th between July 15–29, 2025 by 4:30 p.m.

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Regional

Phuket Officials Inspect Patong Chabad House

PHUKET: Phuket officials have inspected the Chabad House in Patong as part of a multi-agency operation examining its fundraising activities, land ownership and business structure.

27 Jul The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket officials have inspected the Chabad House in Patong as part of a multi-agency operation examining its fundraising activities, land ownership and business structure.

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National

Farmers Demand Swift Action on Water Contamination in Northern Rivers

Farmers in Northern Thailand are demanding urgent government action on heavy metal and arsenic contamination in major rivers from upstream mining operations, calling for international negotiations rather than domestic management alone. Rece

27 Jul Khaosod

Farmers dependent on the Kok, Sai, Ruak, and Mekong rivers have called on the government to urgently address contamination from upstream mining operations and make it a national priority. Water quality tests at 22 sampling points conducted June 15–19, 2569 revealed continued arsenic exceedances in the Sai River, while the Kok River remained mostly within standards except at border areas. The Ruak and Mekong rivers showed arsenic levels within limits in water but dangerous levels of heavy metal accumulation in sediment, particularly at Chiang Khong on the Mekong, along with heavy metal contamination in soil, crops, fish, and groundwater in multiple locations. Although many samples remain below standard thresholds, they reflect an ongoing accumulation trend in the environment.

Farmers reported that murky water, sediment buildup, and increasingly severe flooding over recent years have reduced yields, requiring more frequent dredging in some areas. They called on the government to urgently negotiate with upstream nations to address the root cause rather than relying only on domestic budget allocations to manage the symptoms. Somkiat Khueanchaisa, chair of the Mae Nam for Life Association, said the group will compile proposals and feedback from all river basins from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai and urge the government to designate Kok River basin pollution a national agenda item, demanding strict upstream mining controls and wastewater treatment to restore environmental quality and public confidence long-term.

Dr. Suebsakul Kitnukor revealed that the government has made progress securing new raw water sources for tap water supply to over 40,000 households in Chiang Rai to reduce long-term risks from using Kok River water. Plans also include establishing a laboratory in Chiang Rai Province to analyze water, soil, crops, and aquatic animals, with results available within seven days. However, the root cause—mining activities in neighboring countries—requires serious resolution through negotiations between the Thai government and relevant nations to sustainably end basin pollution.

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