Three suspects in a five-body murder case—Thana, Thongchai, and Utthangkon—were remanded to Pattaya Remand Prison on the evening of August 1. A fourth suspect, Chatchanan, remains in police custody pending further interrogation to pursue additional leads. Upon arrival, the three remanded suspects were placed in solitary confinement in the initial holding ward per Department of Corrections protocol, with Thongchai and Utthangkon displaying signs of stress while Thana appeared unmoved. Prison officials will monitor them for seven days to observe their condition and implement quarantine procedures before considering transfer to permanent cell blocks. Corrections authorities are carefully evaluating which cell block would be most appropriate, prioritizing inmate safety and prison security given the case's high public profile and concerns that the suspects could become targets of violence from other inmates.

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Phuket – Marine authorities in Phuket have successfully rescued a rare spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) that was found stranded and alive on Patong Beach. The rescue this week shows the swift coordination between local security staff, the Kusoldharm Foundation, and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Center of the Upper Andaman Sea. The […] Dolphin Rescued After Being Stranded on Patong Beach -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Thailand's women's volleyball team delivered a dominant performance, sweeping host nation Vietnam to secure the first leg championship of the SEA V Cup 2026. The women's volleyball championship SEA V Cup 2026 (Leg 1) was held from July 31 to August 2, 2569 at Dong Anh Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam.

On July 31, 2569, in the final match of the first leg, Thailand's team, ranked 17th in the world, faced hosts Vietnam, ranked 27th globally. Thailand's women's volleyball team had previously defeated Indonesia 3-1 in their opening match and defeated the Philippines 3-2 in their second match, earning 5 points. Vietnam, as hosts, had won both their matches with 6 points. Thailand needed to defeat Vietnam to clinch the first leg championship.

Coach Kitti Ratchatagriang selected the starting lineup including captain Nattanika Jaisai, Sasipaporn Chantvisuth, Warisra Sitaleert, Kanyarat Khunmuang, Archraporn Kongyos, and Keawkanya Kamulthala, with Chidapa Nahuanong as the libero. Vietnam was led by captain Tran Thi Thanh Tuy.

Thailand played with confidence and composure despite the overwhelming home crowd support for Vietnam, ultimately winning 3-0 sets with scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 25-14. This victory gave Thailand a perfect 3-0 record with 8 points, successfully claiming the first leg championship of the SEA V Cup 2026 women's volleyball tournament. Vietnam finished second with 2 wins and 1 loss, totaling 6 points.

The second leg of the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup women's volleyball championship will be held from August 7-9, 2569 at Chiang Mai 700 Years Stadium in Chiang Mai Province.

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Phuket — Phuket Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom led a safety inspection on a recent morning, focusing on three critical areas: tunnel lighting, road accident prevention, and security at the Sarasin Bridge. The initiative follows heightened public concern on social media and is to strengthen both traffic management and public safety across the province. Governor Chotnarin, joined […] Phuket Pushes Tunnel Repairs, Road Safety Drive, and Sarasin Bridge Security -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Sena Hoy Kiatsakdi is continuing to pursue business opportunities and remains unbothered by outside commentary. Besides launching Hosomi, his matcha and bagel café at Maruay Plaza, he is preparing to reenter the noodle restaurant market with a new brand following his recent departure from Bua Lai Tom Yum Noodles. At the Preaw Pak Festival 2026 opening event at The Mall Lifestyle Store in Bangkok's Bang Kapi district, Sena shared details about his new business plans, including the upcoming noodle restaurant, and clarified remarks made by close friend Willie McIntosh.

Sena explained his venture into matcha: "I came to the festival for the first time to sell drinks—matcha water, actually. I'm being completely honest: I don't normally drink matcha at all. But my girlfriend Cake Som loves matcha. After she tried it, we went together and sampled 50 varieties of matcha powder from Japan, and we were completely mind-blown. We narrowed it down to four varieties." He discussed the tasting profiles and how they and Cake Som selected flavors without prior agreement, ultimately choosing nutty profiles.

For Hosomi, located at Maruay Plaza, Sena and Cake Som created a matcha and bagel menu. Their signature item, Coconut Cloud, combines whisked milk and matcha with coconut water at the base. A famous Thai chef who visited the shop inspired another menu item. Sena plans to introduce bagels soon, featuring designs reminiscent of his own hairstyle and fillings he discovered in Shanghai.

When asked if the shop has launched, Sena confirmed: "We've opened but are still serving only beverages and cheesecake for now. The cheesecake is almost ready." Regarding his return to noodle restaurants, he added: "After the old shop closed, I thought, 'Well, I love eating noodles, so I'll find my own recipe.' My grandnephew is making it."

On August 2, 2025, Narathiwat Governor Bunchaihor Homyamyen arrived at the Prai Wan Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Tak Bai District to command and monitor the situation following an armed shooting incident. Gunmen fired on Tak Bai Police Station investigation officers during an operation, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to three others.

The governor coordinated operational plans with Region 9 Police Commander Piyawat Chelemsiree and ordered a coordinated response involving civil administration, police, and military forces to conduct thorough searches and pursue the perpetrators with maximum attention to public and officer safety. Village headmen, assistant headmen, and village security volunteers were tasked with establishing seven checkpoint zones across Prai Wan and Sala Mai subdistricts to intercept escape routes and screen suspicious persons and vehicles.

Additionally, 54 volunteer territorial defense volunteers from the area, along with the three-agency force, have intensified area security operations and conducted systematic searches. Initial operations have resulted in the detention of three suspects currently undergoing legal investigation and evidence collection, while two additional suspects are reported to have fled into a forest area. Authorities are tightening the cordon and continuing pursuit operations.

The public is asked to avoid the operational area, follow official instructions, refrain from sharing operational information or photographs, and report any suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity to local security personnel or the emergency hotline 1341 immediately.