The Permanent Secretary of the Interior has coordinated with police and local administrators to establish special gun-detection checkpoints at government buildings and crowded public areas. At 4 p.m. on August 10, 2025, at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani convention center, Arutsit Sampantharat, Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, announced that the Prime Minister has ordered police and local authorities to work together in setting up checkpoints for special weapons detection. These operations were already ongoing, but must now be significantly intensified due to recent incidents. Most firearms involved in recent attacks have been registered weapons rather than illegal ones, as in the case of the Debsirin Nonthaburi school shooting where a student used his grandfather's gun, and today's shooting of a Nonthaburi provincial administrator also involved a registered weapon. This requires special scrutiny. The Prime Minister has banned all civilians from carrying firearms, particularly suspending the issuance of Form 12 gun permits entirely, meaning anyone found carrying a weapon will be arrested on the spot. Provincial governors were notified today during this meeting. Government buildings and high-traffic public areas will require special weapons screening before entry, as today's shooting targeted a provincial administrative office, necessitating heightened vigilance and screening measures. When asked whether a formal Ministry of Interior announcement would be issued to formally reinforce the gun-carrying ban, Arutsit stated that such an announcement had already been made, though a nationwide meeting of provincial governors is being considered.

Tourists, business operators, and tour guides have filed complaints against individuals dressed as Pattaya special operations officials at Bali Hai Headland. The complainants reported being invited into a tent and charged with alleged violations related to loud motorcycle exhausts and smoking, with sums of 2,000–3,000 baht demanded but no receipts or fine documents provided. On August 10, Deputy City Manager Kiattisak Srivolsakchay announced that Pattaya received notice of the complaints on August 9 and immediately launched an investigation. Six people were identified: three city officials (two municipal staff and one other) and three outsourced security contractors hired by Pattaya. All have been temporarily suspended from duty while the investigation proceeds. City officials will file a police report if wrongdoing is confirmed, and a fact-finding committee has been assigned to complete its work within approximately two weeks, faster than the standard 60-day timeline. Outsourced staff will be handled through their contracting company, while state officials may be transferred during the inquiry. Regarding loud motorcycle exhausts, the deputy manager clarified this is not directly Pattaya's responsibility but falls under nuisance and vehicle laws enforced by police and the Land Transport Department. The core question under investigation is whether the money collection was lawful, whether proper receipts were issued, and what category the collected funds represent. The deputy city manager apologized to residents and tourists, stressed that Pattaya expects officials to conduct themselves properly, and urged the public to report any similar incidents to the city hotline 1337. The investigation remains ongoing.

Kasetsart University is hosting the "KU Thai Textile Fest 2026" to honor Her Late Majesty Queen Sirikit and promote Thai textiles as cultural heritage and soft power in the creative economy. The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, together with the Marketing Department and College of Business Administration, invites students, staff, and the public to experience the distinctive beauty of Thai fabrics under the theme "Reviving Heritage, Inspiring the Future: Continuing Thai Textile Heritage Toward Future Inspiration."

The event celebrates and commemorates the late Queen's dedication to preserving, reviving, and promoting Thai textiles as a national intellectual heritage. It takes place August 10–11, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kasetsart University's student development building.

The festival features cultural activities blending traditional Thai wisdom with contemporary fashion trends, including regional Thai clothing displays from all four regions, a fashion show showcasing Thai dress under the concept "From the Palace to the People," and an academic seminar on "Thai Dress as Soft Power: Cultural Marketing in the Creative Economy" featuring collaboration with the leading brand SUPA East Glamor on August 11 at 9:30 a.m.

Attendees can participate in special workshops on Thai dressing techniques without sewing, Bangkok-style sabai wearing, adapted traditional lower garment styles, and tie-dye activities where participants take home their creations. The festival also features a vintage market selling Thai textile products, a Thai dress photo studio, and offers free entry for all visitors.

On August 10, 2024, Sophon Saram, President of Parliament and Speaker of the House of Representatives, opened the Sapawati creative social debate competition for fiscal year 2024, Season 3, featuring 16 teams at Parliament House B1 auditorium.

Sophon said he was proud to see the Sapawati project, which follows the "Su Chi Puli" philosophy aimed at developing youth into good adults. He compared young people to "tender saplings" that can be shaped to grow in the right direction, especially in the age of social media where words and communication are critically important and should be used constructively for society's benefit.

The Parliament Chief noted that the competition features expert judges to ensure full fairness for participants, and emphasized that "justice" is what society needs. He described the forum as part of building youth understanding of justice.

Sophon also praised His Majesty and Princess Bajrakitiyabha as role models of equality, particularly for her visits to prisons and attention to the suffering of inmates, which exemplifies the monarch's boundless compassion and sets a good example for society.

The Parliament Chief expressed sorrow over the Tepsirin School incident in Nonthaburi on August 9, 2024, and said he visited the area to support those affected. He stressed that society needs to be a "community of love" and that the Sapawati competition is not about winning, but building mutual love, understanding, and rational thinking. He hopes to expand the program to youth in remote areas so they too can learn and develop skills while realizing the importance of improving their own quality of life and that of society.

Sophon added that he practices what he preaches, having previously organized workshops on drug addiction problems and plans to push forward drug law reforms in the next parliamentary session. He emphasized the importance of teaching youth the "Su Chi Puli" principles of listening, thinking, questioning, and writing—the foundation of learning and rational thinking.

Addressing students and youth as a former teacher, Sophon said teachers are like a second parent and that he believes in the principles "love school like home, love work like life." He called for all parties to learn from the Tepsirin incident and build common understanding of what it means to be a "good person"—someone who can be self-reliant and a support to others.

"I hope the Sapawati forum will be a powerful force in developing youth who use reason, speak constructively, and together build a society filled with love, justice, and understanding," Sophon concluded.

The director of Phra Nang Klao Hospital recounted the final moments of Nonthaburi PAO Chairman Thongchai Yenprasert, who received more than 30 units of blood before his death. The bullet struck a critical point, severing his carotid artery and causing massive blood loss. His condition was critical even before arrival at the hospital.

Former Nonthaburi MP Chalueang Riowrang opened fire on Pol. Col. Thongchai Yenprasert, the PAO chairman, over a disputed 11-million-baht debt and disagreements regarding candidate nominations in the recent election. The governor's driver was also severely injured. At 14:36 on August 10, 2025, Dr. Sakol Sukhprom, director of Phra Nang Klao Hospital, confirmed that Thongchai had died. The medical team provided complete assistance within their capabilities.

The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the neck area that severed the carotid artery, causing massive blood loss. Regarding the exact location and number of gunshot wounds, the hospital director deferred to the forensic pathologist and police for detailed information.

The director confirmed that emergency responders performed CPR from the scene, and an ambulance rapidly transported Thongchai to the hospital. However, due to the critical nature of the wound to the carotid artery in the neck area causing severe blood loss, his condition was grave upon arrival. Although surgeons attempted to repair and suture the carotid artery to stop the bleeding and administered more than 30 units of blood and platelets, they were unable to save his life. The driver sustained a gunshot wound to the right arm; surgeons operated and his condition is now stable. He remains in recovery at Phra Nang Klao Hospital.

Dr. Raveewan Pooridet, Permanent Secretary of the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, was delegated by Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin to officially open the Thailand Nature Positive Forum 2026 under the theme "Driving Business Toward a Positive Nature Future." Organized by the Bioeconomy-Based Economic Development Office (BEDO), the forum aims to advance ministry policies on conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of biodiversity while promoting cross-sector engagement to strengthen Thailand's bioeconomy. The event was attended by advisors, BEDO leadership including Director Dr. Thanit Changtaworn, and representatives from government and private organizations.

Dr. Raveewan emphasized that while the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul prioritizes natural resource conservation and sustainable management aligned with the Nature Positive approach, achieving these goals requires integrated collaboration across government ministries, the private sector, and all segments of society to halt biodiversity loss and restore natural resources. BEDO presented certificates of recognition to 14 organizations working in partnership with the office.

BEDO Director Dr. Thanit Changtaworn stated the forum's purpose was to foster knowledge sharing and best-practice exchange among government, business, academia, and stakeholders, and to encourage Thai businesses to adopt Nature Positive concepts in their operations for sustainable biodiversity conservation and use. The morning session featured case study presentations from partnering businesses including Merlin Resort, Ubon Biofuel and Ethanol Company, and Asian Sea Corporation, sharing their experiences and lessons learned in implementing BEDO's biodiversity tools and practices. The afternoon session focused on positive nature restoration approaches through policy dialogue and operational strategies.