The Thai Department of Employment (DoE) is opening registrations for Thai workers seeking employment with hotel and accommodation service providers in Taiwan, according to DoE director Somchai Morkatsriwan. The initiative aims to provide Thai workers with legitimate overseas employment opportunities, stable income, and professional skill development in international hospitality standards.

Taiwan's hotel and accommodation businesses currently have 384 open positions covering guest reception, room booking coordination, housekeeping, and cleaning roles. Selected candidates will receive a maximum monthly salary of 32,000 Taiwan dollars (roughly 30,000 baht), with wages and benefits determined by employers and Taiwan labor law.

Applicants must meet one of these qualifications: a bachelor's degree in tourism, hospitality, or recreation with Chinese or English language skills at A2 level, or A2-level language proficiency plus at least six months of hotel work experience in Taiwan within the past three years with employer certification. For Chinese language tests, applicants must provide TOCFL A2 results valid for up to three years from the start date.

Somchai emphasized this program offers Thai workers legal protections, safety, and valuable international experience. Interested candidates can register through the Thai Overseas Employment Management System at toea.doe.go.th by selecting "Hotel and Accommodation Services" and "Taiwan," or call the DoE hotline at 1506 ext. 2 for more information.

At a government house briefing on August 11, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihsaket Poungketkeaw provided an update on the selection of a chairman for the compulsory conciliation panel under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). One chairman will be selected on August 14 from a list of approximately ten qualified candidates. Thailand and Cambodia each reviewed the candidates and submitted their preferred names back to the UN; the final selection will be made from those jointly approved nominations.

The first conciliation committee meeting is scheduled for September, with venue options including offices of maritime law in multiple zones: The Hague in the Netherlands and Paris in France for the European zone, and Singapore and Vietnam for Asia. The UN provided candidates from European, Asian, and Latin American regions selected based on qualifications.

Regarding Thailand's response to the human rights report by Tom Andrews on the Thai-Cambodian border, Sihsaket said Thailand has submitted rebuttals to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The report will next be considered by UNHRC, where Thailand will use the forum to clarify its position and address concerns. When asked whether the report would disadvantage Thailand internationally, Sihsaket said no, noting that such reports generate diverse opinions among countries, and he is confident many nations will recognize that Thailand's conduct falls within appropriate bounds.

Sirichet Poonthipayananth, president of the Thai Mixed Martial Arts Association (TAMMA), has posted a tribute to Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenpraserit, governor of Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization, who was fatally shot by Chalot Liewpraing, a former Nonthaburi MP, and later died at Phra Nang Klao Hospital. Sirichet expressed deep sorrow over Thongchai's passing, describing him as an essential figure for Thai MMA and combat sports. Throughout TAMMA's journey, Sirichet said, there were many critical moments when Thongchai's support, trust, and assistance proved indispensable—particularly when Thailand hosted the Southeast Asian Games and MMA was among the sports requiring coordinated promotion and successful competition organization. Without Thongchai's leadership, Sirichet noted, those difficult and stressful efforts would not have succeeded. Thongchai was not merely a sponsor but a knowledgeable leader who understood the fighting sports industry, respected his colleagues, and recognized the importance of building a strong foundation for Thai MMA. Sirichet expressed particular sadness that just days before, they had discussed youth development and the future of Thai fighting sports, not realizing that conversation would be one of their last. He pledged that TAMMA will remember Thongchai as a pivotal figure in the history of Thai MMA, and offered condolences to his family and all who respected him, hoping that the legacy he created throughout his life will benefit his spirit in the afterlife. Sirichet concluded by noting that although some people leave the sport, the foundations they build remain within it forever.

A close friend of Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenpresoet, Nonthaburi's Provincial Administrative Organization chairman who was fatally shot, has opened up about the 11 million baht debt dispute that allegedly triggered the attack by former Nonthaburi MP Chalerm Rewyrang at the organization's office.

On August 11, 2026, friends gathered at the Police Hospital's Institute of Forensic Medicine to pay respects. Among them was Chaiyawat Yamnark, a provincial administrative councilor from Bang Bua Thong, who revealed details about the disputed funds. He suggested the debt likely originated from campaign expenses during a former legislative election when multiple candidates, including Norng Chantandit, were running. The 11 million baht apparently came from friends pooling resources to help with campaign costs, rather than a direct loan.

When asked if the money had previously been demanded, Chaiyawat stated he had never witnessed such requests until about a month before the incident, when Chalerm approached him to mediate. Chaiyawat declined, viewing it as a private matter between the two men and lacking details about the dispute. He recommended both parties talk things through calmly as acquaintances. Chaiyawat insisted he never saw serious conflict between them or any indication that violence would occur, and noted the money issue had never been aggressively pursued before.

Thailand's National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission seeks public cooperation in updating mobile phone subscriber information to prevent technology-based crime.

On August 11, 2025, Trairat Viriyasirikul, acting secretary-general of the NBTC, announced that the commission issued an order on August 29, 2024, requiring mobile service providers to implement measures against technology-enabled crime. The order mandates that all mobile operators complete updates to subscriber information by August 30, 2025.

"The NBTC is asking the public to cooperate in updating their mobile phone subscriber information through the channels designated by their mobile service providers, by August 30, 2025," the statement said.

Members of the public who receive notification messages via SMS or other channels from their mobile operator can update their subscriber information accordingly. Anyone with concerns should contact their mobile operator's customer service center. The information update is part of the NBTC's broader crime prevention strategy designed to protect mobile phone users from fraud and other technology-enabled offenses.

Dr. Jed Bunyavongvirojn, deputy director of primary care at Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, has identified seven inflammatory foods that increase cancer risk when eaten regularly. While most people associate inflammation with fever, swelling, and pain, the body can experience silent inflammation—especially with obesity, insulin resistance, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease, smoking, alcohol consumption, or regular consumption of certain foods. Chronic inflammation is linked to certain cancers because it increases oxidative stress, forcing cells to repair themselves repeatedly and creating an environment conducive to cellular abnormalities.

The doctor emphasizes this is not about a single fried meal causing cancer, but rather the cumulative effect of frequency, quantity, and duration of consumption.

**The Seven Inflammatory Food Groups:**

**1. Processed Meat** – the strongest evidence linking to cancer risk Sausages, bacon, ham, cured meats, and smoked meats contain nitrites, nitrates, smoking compounds, and heat-processing chemicals. The clearest link is to colorectal cancer. Rather than eliminating these entirely, reduce frequency—swap daily bacon and sausage for eggs, fish, tofu, or minimally processed fresh meat.

**2. Fried Foods and Trans Fats** – accelerate metabolic dysfunction Fried chicken, french fries, fried dough, donuts, and deep-fried items are high-calorie, easy to overconsume, and readily increase weight and belly fat. When combined with trans fats or low-quality oils, they worsen blood lipids and inflammation. The real concern is eating fried foods so often that they trigger obesity, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and elevated triglycerides—all promoting low-grade inflammation. Occasional fried foods are not a major problem, but if the fryer knows your face better than your family, it's excessive.

**3. Sugary Drinks and High-Sugar Beverages** – not just about blood sugar spikes Soft drinks, bubble tea, sweet coffee, juice with added sugar, and energy drinks are liquid calories absorbed rapidly. Frequent consumption causes excess sugar and fructose to increase liver fat production, raise triglycerides, increase belly fat, and cause insulin resistance. When metabolism becomes dysregulated, low-grade inflammation follows. This is why the doctor recommends cutting sugary drinks first when patients want to lose belly fat, reduce blood sugar, or manage fatty liver disease.

**4. Refined Carbohydrates and High-Sugar Sweets** White bread, cake, cookies, pastries, and sweet cereals spike blood sugar quickly, especially when eaten alone and in large quantities. This forces the body to produce more insulin repeatedly, and in those already insulin-resistant, control becomes harder. Carbohydrates are not the villain, but choose carbs with more fiber—brown rice, oats, legumes, whole grains—and pair them with protein and vegetables.

**5. Alcohol** – directly linked to cancer risk Alcohol is associated with cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, breast, and colon, both through inflammation mechanisms and direct carcinogenic pathways.