Man accused of killing girlfriend found dead days laterLegacyA man wanted over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend has committed suicide at the same house where the killing happened, in tambon Tha Wang, Muang district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, ending a days-long manhunt, police said. Officers from Muang Nakhon Si Thammarat police station were first called to the single-storey concrete house on the morning of August 7, after 34 year old Sudaporn was found dead on her bed, shot two to three times in the head. Police initially could not confirm the type of firearm used, though spent cartridge cases were recovered beside the bed as evidence. The man identified as the gunman, 33 year old Kittipat, known as Top, fled the scene on a motorcycle as police began searching for him. Investigators later confirmed the weapon was a 9mm pistol. Gun used in the shooting | Photo via Khaosod According to initial inquiries, Sudaporn and Kittipat had been dating for about a month before the shooting. Kittipat’s mother, who was in the house at the time, told police she heard two to three gunshots from the bedroom before her son rushed out and rode off on his motorcycle. Neighbours said the couple had argued two to three days earlier but had otherwise seemed normal, and that gunshots were then heard on the morning of the shooting. Police said they had not established a motive at that stage and were negotiating with Kittipat’s relatives to persuade him to surrender. Investigators later said they believed jealousy was behind the shooting, and suspected Kittipat had caught Sudaporn talking to another man on the phone. Earlier today, Kittipat returned to the house, according to a Channel 7 News report. He found the front gate locked, with offerings that had been placed for Sudaporn laid out nearby. Police said he is believed to have been under significant stress before he shot himself outside the house with the same gun. A spent cartridge case was found at the scene. Scene of Kittipat’s suicide | Photo via Bangkok Post/Nujaree Rakrun

In similar news, a Thai college student has been charged with murder after fatally stabbing a Chinese man in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, on August 8. Police said the accused, 20 year old Thanachot, found 20 year old Cao Ke in his girlfriend’s room and stabbed him during a struggle after an argument turned physical. The girlfriend was also injured, and Thanachot later surrendered to police after learning Cao had died.

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PHUKET: A fire broke out at a workers’ camp covering more than two rai in Koh Kaew last night (Aug 9), with authorities deploying three water trucks to bring the blaze under control.

At 06:40 on August 10, 2569, a collision between a sedan and pickup truck occurred near Khlong Chon Prathan Bridge, Moo 6, Takong Subdistrict, Muang District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The impact caused both vehicles to lose control and fall into the canal. Rescue workers responded immediately to assist the victims.

Initially, three people were injured. The first victim, a man, experienced chest tightness, left arm pain, and a head wound. He was transported to the hospital for treatment. The second victim, also male, sustained a foot injury from glass shards and was also taken to the hospital.

The third victim was a woman with severe injuries. Rescue workers performed CPR at the scene before rushing her to the hospital, but she died during transport. Authorities have coordinated with relevant agencies to proceed with standard procedures.

The exact cause of the accident remains unclear. Police are conducting an investigation at the scene and interviewing witnesses to gather evidence and determine what caused the collision before taking further legal action.

The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (OTPS) revealed that Thailand's export and import price indices for June 2025 continued to grow compared to the same period last year but at a slower rate, in line with global manufacturing expansion. Growth has been particularly driven by the electronics and technology industries linked to artificial intelligence and data centers, while agricultural and food products maintained solid global demand alongside high gold prices and continued digital technology investment.

Thailand's June 2025 export price index stood at 114.7, representing 3.1% year-on-year growth. Export prices increased across all categories, with mineral and fuel commodities rising the most at 31.5% due to refined oil prices, while agricultural products climbed 7.4% on the back of cassava, rubber, and rice driven by tight supply and foreign market demand. Industrial goods rose 2.0% following higher gold prices, computer equipment, components, and circuit boards as demand for electronics parts related to AI and data centers surged. Agro-industry products increased 0.1% from plant and animal fats and oils, animal feed, and canned seafood products.

The June 2025 import price index reached 126.9, growing 10.0% year-on-year but decelerating due to lower crude oil prices in global markets following easing Middle East tensions. However, imports of capital goods, raw materials, and industrial components continued to expand to support domestic production and exports. Fuel commodities rose 30.2%, raw materials and semi-finished goods increased 9.1% from gold, electronics equipment, metal ores, and fertilizers, while consumer goods climbed 5.9%, capital goods rose 4.2%, and vehicles and transport equipment grew 2.5% in line with demand for manufacturing technology, automobiles, and modern components, particularly driven by the transition to electric vehicles.

The OTPS director stated that the export and import price indices are forecast to continue expanding in July 2025 but at a slightly slower pace, supported by tight supplies of key commodities and raw materials alongside elevated production costs and geopolitical risks. This is expected to keep agricultural, food, energy, metal, and gold prices higher than the previous year. Demand in advanced electronics, AI, and data center supply chains remains a key driver, particularly for raw materials, electronic components, technology minerals, and critical metals that support elevated technology industry prices. However, risks must be monitored including increased agricultural and commodity supply, potential energy price weakness if geopolitical tensions ease, slower stockpiling of raw materials and electronics components, fragile global economic conditions, and uncertainty over trade measures and tariffs from major economies, which could pressure global trade and manufacturing demand going forward.

The Thai government has ordered authorities to establish 24-hour command centres in northern Thailand to prepare for flooding and drought, while instructing provincial governors to use emergency funds to provide immediate assistance to residents in high-risk areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat, who chairs the committee overseeing flood and drought prevention in the North, has ordered relevant agencies to adopt a proactive approach. The measures come amid highly unpredictable weather, including heavy rainfall that could trigger flash floods and forest runoff, as well as drought conditions in some areas. Authorities have been instructed to establish local incident command centres and ensure that personnel, machinery and water pumps are ready for deployment around the clock. If local resources are insufficient, provinces are to immediately coordinate with military units and regional Disaster Prevention and Mitigation centres for additional support. Provincial authorities have also been told that if an area is assessed as being at high risk, they may use emergency government advances to mitigate potential damage in advance. The government said administrative regulations and procedures should not become obstacles to providing assistance to the public. Vulnerable groups are to be prioritised in relief efforts. If conditions deteriorate to the point that evacuations are required, authorities are to respond accordingly. After flooding occurs, officials have been instructed to conduct comprehensive assessments of affected areas and accelerate compensation and rehabilitation payments to help residents return to normal as quickly as possible. For areas at risk of drought, the government's longer-term measures include accelerating assessments of available water supplies, reserving water for household consumption and coordinating with farmers to adjust planting plans.