Thailand's Health Insurance Agency Investigating Fake Medical Records in App

Thailand's National Health Security Office is investigating fake medical records appearing in the Maw Prom health app after over 400 citizens reported treatments they never received, with some victims planning to file criminal complaints.

29 Jul Khaosod

Thailand's National Health Security Office (NHSO) is investigating anomalies in the "Maw Prom" health application and its official LINE account after many citizens discovered medical treatment records and healthcare data that do not match reality, including services they never received. The Ministry of Public Health has received over 400 complaints, while around 80 victims are preparing to file formal complaints with the Central Investigation Bureau to pursue charges including violations of the Computer Crime Act, false data entry, forged medical documents, and personal data breaches.

On July 29, Prateung Phae Dit, Assistant Secretary-General of the NHSO, stated that the ministry and NHSO are jointly investigating the discrepancies. The agency will provide information related to claims submission and payment processing, as claims must pass verification checks based on service criteria and beneficiary identity confirmation. Prateung explained that performance indicators used by service units serve as management tools for individual organizations and that NHSO uses this data for budget planning purposes.

The NHSO supports the health minister's policy of returning health data to citizens so they can access, utilize, and verify the accuracy of their own information. The agency is progressively linking health rights, benefits, and partial billing history data through its LINE Official Account (@nhso), the Pao Tang app, and the Maw Prom app for public verification. Citizens who discover incorrect or unfamiliar service records can report them through the system or contact the NHSO hotline at 1330.

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Japanese Card Shop Offers 1 Million Yen Bounty for Pokemon Thief

A Japanese card shop in Gifu Prefecture is offering 1 million yen for information leading to the arrest of thieves who robbed the store of Pokemon cards during a midnight break-in on July 22, releasing CCTV footage to aid the search.

29 Jul Khaosod

A Japanese secondhand goods shop has announced a manhunt for thieves who stole Pokemon cards during a midnight robbery, offering a reward of 1 million yen and releasing CCTV footage.

The collectible card market is booming, especially for Pokemon cards, where high-demand cards can fetch prices in the millions of yen. This has fueled a global trade in buying, selling, and exchanging collectible cards.

A card shop in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, recently announced that it was robbed by intruders during the early morning hours, resulting in significant losses. The shop is offering a reward of up to 1 million yen to anyone who can help apprehend the perpetrators.

According to the shop's statement, the incident occurred at approximately 3:20 a.m. on July 22, 2025, when robbers broke into the store, ransacked it, and stole a large quantity of inventory, forcing the shop to close. The shop stated that it is working urgently to repair the damage and resume normal operations as quickly as possible, and apologized to customers affected by the incident. The shop also confirmed that security cameras captured clear images of the perpetrators and will continue to report on case developments through its social media channels.

The shop subsequently released CCTV video footage and called for public cooperation in providing information about the suspects, with the following reward structure:

1 million yen (approximately 220,000 baht) for information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator 50,000 yen for important information valuable to the investigation Public cooperation is requested to share information and incident clips to raise awareness.

The shop confirmed that it will keep all informant details confidential and noted that the public can also report information directly to Seki Police Station.

The incident has attracted significant attention from Japanese social media users following the shop's announcement of a substantial reward and the release of CCTV footage to accelerate the search for the perpetrators and legal proceedings.

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Fugitive Arrested After Shooting at Restaurant Over Waitress

A 43-year-old man wanted for shooting a waitress over a service dispute in 2011 was arrested after 15 years on the run in Uttaradit province. He faces attempted murder charges for the incident at a Pak Chom restaurant where he shot the vict

29 Jul Khaosod

Police arrested a 43-year-old man on July 29, 2026, who had evaded capture for more than 15 years following a shooting incident at a restaurant in Pak Chom district, Loei province, in June 2011. The suspect, Samritthi (surname withheld), faced charges of attempted murder and illegal firearm possession under arrest warrant No. 163/2554 issued on June 8, 2011.

The incident began when the suspect, dining with friends at a restaurant, became angry because a Laotian waitress was not serving his table, despite having served him previously. After briefly leaving the establishment, he returned and fired a pistol at close range at the victim, who was settling his bill at the time. The bullet struck the victim below the jaw and exited the other side. Despite suffering serious injury, the victim managed to drive himself to a hospital and filed a police report at Chiang Klom Police Station in Loei.

Following the shooting, the suspect fled and evaded arrest by frequently changing residences. He was eventually registered as a fugitive on the national police wanted list as number 98. Police investigators from Region 3 Bureau tracked his movements and learned he was hiding in Uttaradit province, leading to his successful arrest. The suspect confessed during interrogation and was transferred to Chiang Klom Police Station in Loei for legal proceedings.

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World No. 2 Badminton Star Kulwutti Shows Off Hilarious Fan Autographs

Badminton star Kulwutti Vittitshan, ranked second in the world, delighted fans with hilarious autograph requests including signing socks and recording personalized video messages after returning from the China Open tournament.

29 Jul Khaosod

Kulwutti Vittitshan, the world's second-ranked men's singles badminton player, has shared a hilarious video of his autograph-signing sessions with fans, featuring unconventional requests like signing socks and recording personalized video messages on phones. Kulwutti recently returned to Thailand after competing in the 2026 China Open badminton tournament, a World Tour Super 1000 event held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Qizhong Gymnasium in China. The video captures the playful and creative moments when a group of fans approached him for signatures but made unusual requests instead of traditional autographs, with some asking him to sign their socks and others asking him to record short video clips with their names typed on their phones.

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British Vlogger Posts Racist Rant, Claims AI Altered Video

British vlogger DannyBoy83 posted a racist rant against Thai people before claiming AI altered the video, but analysis found no evidence of digital manipulation. Harper made the tirade after an alleged altercation at a Bangkok bar and later

29 Jul Khaosod

A British social media personality who has previously attracted news coverage over his behaviour abroad has been filmed delivering a prolonged racist and threatening tirade against Thai people before claiming that parts of the footage were created using artificial intelligence.

Daniel Harper, known online as DannyBoy83, repeatedly insults Thais in the video, uses racist slurs comparing them to animals and makes degrading comments about poverty and sex work in Thailand.

"I hate 'em," Harper says, before directing further abuse at Thai people and saying he no longer wants to remain in the country. He also appears to threaten indiscriminate violence, saying that an encounter with Thai people is "going to go off" because he is going to "smack 'em up".

The recording ends with Harper insulting Thai eating habits and saying he cannot wait to travel to Brazil.

Khaosod English reviewed several copies of the recording preserved and republished by social media users. They show a continuous rant involving the same speaker, voice and setting, with no visible indications that the footage itself was artificially generated or that the remarks were assembled from separate clips.

The original posts are no longer live on the YouTube and TikTok accounts associated with DannyBoy83, although copies were saved and widely redistributed before they became unavailable.

Crime Asia, which drew widespread attention to the footage, reported that Harper recorded the tirade after an alleged altercation with people he described as the "Thai mafia" at a bar in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area early Tuesday.

In a subsequent video posted at approximately 21:00 on Tuesday, 28 July, Harper claimed that online trolls had altered some of the footage.

"I never said some of that stuff," he said. "The trolls have tweaked it. That's like AI. That ain't me."

His wording appeared to dispute only some of the statements rather than deny that the recording showed him. He also said he had a flight scheduled for the following week.

An apology video was reportedly posted and later removed, although Khaosod English has not obtained a complete independently verified copy.

The racist rant has prompted calls for Thai authorities to investigate. No official police or immigration statement concerning Harper had been issued at the time of publication.

Harper has previously made headlines in Britain. The Sun reported in late 2025 that the then-42-year-old social media personality was arrested at London's Heathrow Airport after returning from Brazil.

Kent Police reportedly said he had been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage and later released on bail while inquiries continued. An arrest does not establish guilt, and Khaosod English has found no subsequent public confirmation of the outcome of that investigation.

The Sun described Harper as being from Cranbrook, Kent, and reported that he had built an audience of more than 100,000 followers by documenting partying and other activities.

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Cambodian Boxer Arrested Again on Drug Charges

Prominent Cambodian boxer Gaga Paeminburi was arrested again on drug charges in Cambodia, sparking accusations from local media that Thai coaches encouraged his drug use—claims Thai Muay Thai insiders deny.

29 Jul Khaosod

Cambodian media outlets are fuming over the arrest of prominent Cambodian boxer Gaga Paeminburi, also known as Sok Thi, who was nabbed again on drug charges. The fighter had previously spent years boxing and working in Thailand before being arrested by Khok Kham police at a gas station on Rama Intra Soi 40 in 2023, found with methamphetamine pills and earning him the moniker "Gaga 5 Pills." After that incident, he reportedly returned to Cambodia and has since made multiple attacks on Thai Muay Thai on social media.

Recently, Nippon Khaoubbon, a Thai Muay Thai commentator and media figure, revealed that Gaka was arrested again in Cambodia on similar drug charges. However, some Cambodian news outlets have taken the opportunity to blame Thai coaches, claiming they encouraged his drug use. This has sparked a dispute, with Thai Muay Thai insiders rejecting the assertion as baseless.

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King and Queen Celebrate Official Birthday Ceremony

Thailand's King and Queen observed an official birthday ceremony July 29 at the Grand Palace, lighting candles, presenting alms to monks, and conducting merit-making rituals with senior members of the royal family.

29 Jul Khaosod

The King and Queen proceeded to the official birthday celebration ceremony on July 29, 2026 at 10:16 a.m. at the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall in the Grand Palace, accompanied by Princess Sirivannavari, Prince Dipangkorn, and Princess Sineenat. Princess Bajrakitiyabha and Princess Chulabhorn were also present to pay their respects. Upon arrival, the King granted monetary gifts to royal astrologers, then ascended to the Pisalthakshin Throne to light candles and pay homage to the Siamese Deity. He subsequently lit candles at various altars dedicated to Buddhist and celestial figures, and presided over 75 monks chanting prayers for the birthday celebration and 5 monks chanting the Navakarma Dharma. The King presented alms to the Supreme Patriarch and distributed food offerings to 80 members of the royal family, nobility, and senior officials. Sacred scriptures were presented and distributed widely, followed by a merit-making fish release ceremony at the Royal Pier conducted by Prince Chaleermchuk. The King then presented requisites to various high-ranking monks and the Supreme Patriarch, with monks offering blessings and well-wishes. The ceremony concluded with the King and Queen paying respects at the altar before departing the Grand Palace.

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Lawmaker Urges Election Commission to Probe Orange Group Directly

A Thai lawmaker urged the Election Commission to use its legal authority to directly investigate the Orange Group without waiting for a formal complaint, citing Article 41 of the 2017 Election Commission Act that requires probes when there'

29 Jul Khaosod

On July 29, 2025, Suphachai Jaisamut, a list-based MP from Palang Pracharath Party, posted on Facebook responding to an academic's challenge regarding the 'Orange Group.' He clarified that the Election Commission has the legal power to initiate investigations on its own, even without a complaint, if there are reasonable grounds for suspicion or evidence that an election may not be conducted fairly and honestly.

He cited Article 41 of the 2017 Organic Act on the Election Commission, which states that "when there is reasonable suspicion or evidence apparent to the Commission in any manner, whether or not there is an informant or complainant… the Commission is required to conduct an investigation or examination to ascertain facts and evidence promptly."

According to Suphachai, this article contains two key principles: (1) no complainant is necessary—the EC may learn of violations through news, media, state agencies, official reports, or any other information, and if there are reasonable grounds and sufficient data, it must initiate an investigation; and (2) it is a duty, not discretion—the law uses the language "is required to conduct," meaning the EC cannot ignore reasonable suspicion.

Suphachai explained that "ex officio power" is a Latin legal term meaning "by virtue of office" or "by right of one's position," referring to authority granted by law to an organization or official to act on its own without requiring a complaint, accuser, or victim to file a request first.

If the EC observes a gathering organized by the "Prachaachon Group" or "Orange Group," it has the legal authority to investigate whether the 300 candidates who attended had their meals, meeting room rentals, travel costs, flights, and accommodations paid by others, and who funded them. The EC can also investigate whether the selection of those senators at all levels—from district to national—involved vote-buying or fraud.

Suphachai urged the EC to act quickly under Article 41 and offered to file a formal complaint himself, stating he has evidence ready.

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Trat FC Folds After Missing League Licensing Deadline

Trat FC has folded after failing to meet licensing deadlines for Thai League competition, joining two other eastern Thailand clubs in dissolving this season and leaving League 3 with just 11 teams.

29 Jul Khaosod

Trat FC, a former Thai League competitor from eastern Thailand, appears poised to fold after demonstrating no activity and failing to submit club licensing documentation to enter competition. The once-prominent club had previously competed in the Thai League professional system before dropping down the divisions in recent years. Latest reports confirm that Trat FC will not participate in Thai League 3 after previously failing to submit licensing for Thai League 2. Although the Thai Football Association attempted to encourage the club to enter League 3, no movement has occurred, with the club's social media pages also showing no activity since May, suggesting a permanent exit. This leaves the eastern zone of League 3 in turmoil this season, with three teams now dissolved or suspended—including Sai Mit Kabinburi and Ban Kha United—reducing the division to just 11 competing teams. The association has been unable to recruit replacement teams from the semi-professional league due to many clubs failing to meet licensing requirements.

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Insurance Customer Assaults Claims Adjuster at Police Station

A man assaulted an insurance claims adjuster at Saiyai police station on July 29 after the adjuster denied his car accident claim just hours after he purchased a new policy, citing suspicion over the timing.

29 Jul Khaosod

On July 29, 2026, at Saiyai police station, a man admitted to assaulting an insurance claims adjuster and apologized publicly, explaining that his anger and frustration stemmed from the adjuster's denial of his insurance claim.

The incident began when the man, identified as Mr. Wordorn (surname withheld), purchased comprehensive car insurance online around 10:00 a.m., paying the first installment of 1,900 baht with coverage effective immediately. That evening between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m., while driving, he was involved in a reversing collision with a pickup truck at a U-turn point. He called the insurance company to dispatch a claims adjuster for standard damage assessment.

When claims adjuster Mr. Pornchai (surname withheld) arrived, he photographed the damage and requested documents and driver's licenses from both parties. However, after speaking with his supervisor for approximately five minutes, the adjuster became evasive, stalling and acting suspiciously. He questioned whether the collision actually occurred and expressed skepticism about how a new policy taken out in the morning could result in an accident the same evening.

Mr. Wordorn attempted to confirm the incident was genuine and offered clear photographs of fresh damage marks, requesting to speak directly with the supervisor, but was refused. The adjuster then drove away from the scene.

Frustrated, Mr. Wordorn called the insurance company's call center, where he was advised to settle the matter with the adjuster in person. When the adjuster scheduled a meeting at Saiyai police station, Mr. Wordorn, overwhelmed by anger at what he felt was unjust denial of service, lost control and punched the adjuster upon arrival. The adjuster kicked back before police intervened and separated them. Mr. Wordorn later learned he had been charged with assault.

After the incident, Mr. Wordorn continued attempting to contact the insurance company and was instructed to email damage photographs for a 15-day inspection period. He maintains his innocence regarding insurance fraud or staging the accident, noting all damage was fresh and recent. He stated he is prepared to pay repair costs himself if the claim is ultimately denied.

Mr. Wordorn criticized the adjuster for exceeding his professional authority and causing great disappointment, especially as a long-time customer of many years. He announced he would cancel his insurance upon resolution of the matter.

Nevertheless, Mr. Wordorn acknowledged that using violence to resolve disputes is wrong and apologized for the entire incident.

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Thai Teen Nuchcharatcha Advances to Under-14 Asian Finals

Thai top seed Nuchcharatcha Ployketsomsukt and sixth-seeded Pichphong Chinapan advanced to the finals of the LTA ATF Asian Under-14 tennis championship at the National Tennis Development Center on July 29.

29 Jul Khaosod

The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) and the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand hosted the LTA ATF Asian Fourteen Under 2026 youth tennis tournament for players under 14 at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani on July 29, 2025.

In girls' singles, top seed Nuchcharatcha Ployketsomsukt, ranked 67th in Asian youth, defeated fellow Thai competitor Chantharatana Thanisorn 6-2, 6-0 in the semifinals and advanced to the final to face fourth seed Sang Yuk Ying from Hong Kong, ranked 99th in Asian youth.

In boys' singles, sixth seed Pichphong Chinapan, a first-tournament champion from Thailand, defeated fellow Thai player Patchravut Anantnasuwong 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals to progress to the final against third seed Revan Amarasing from Sri Lanka.

Other semifinal results: Girls' singles—Chanyya Nimvachirasoontorn lost to Shiori Itsuka (Japan) 2-6, 2-6; Sang Yuk Ying (4-Hong Kong) defeated Emma Ye (6-Taiwan) 6-4, 7-6(4); Alice Cardoze (5-Australia) defeated Chu Yao Liang (2-Hong Kong) 7-6(7-3), 6-7(2-7), 6-1. Boys' singles—Anantnathee Pongsirileert defeated Prattakorn Pachirattana 6-3, 6-2; Cameron Pretteley (1-Hong Kong) defeated Jesse Chu (Hong Kong) 7-5, 6-4; Revan Amarasing (3-Sri Lanka) defeated Dante Wong (8-Hong Kong) 6-0, 6-0.

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