On August 17, 2025, at the office of Thanakrit Law Firm in Bangkok, Joy, a 25-year-old TikTok influencer, disclosed that she underwent nose augmentation and tip refinement at a Rama 9 clinic in October 2022 for 65,000 baht as a review case, meaning she paid nothing upfront. After leaving the operating room, she discovered her nose was crooked on the left side. The doctor claimed the base of her nose was naturally skewed but did not warn her this could occur. She subsequently developed redness and inflammation.

The clinic later attempted to correct the inflammation at an additional cost of 5,000 baht, but the tip remained swollen, red, and structurally compromised, risking perforation. Eventually, the silicone implant was removed and she was told to wait six months before revision surgery. However, she refused further treatment at that clinic because two procedures had already failed. She is now consulting another doctor who estimates the corrective surgery will cost 300,000 baht. The original clinic has only offered 65,000–80,000 baht in settlement.

The clinic has invoked its review contract, claiming the right to use her photographs until 2027, and continues to post images of the nose surgery on social media even as she undergoes ongoing treatment more than two years later. The patient reports she now experiences breathing difficulties on her left side, requiring nasal spray and asthma medication, and is unable to work on camera or accept review jobs, losing income opportunities. She chose this clinic because the surgeon was a qualified plastic surgeon and her case history seemed promising.

Dr. Thanakrit Jitareerattana, head of the Thanakrit Volunteer Group, stated that the patient currently has a deviated nose, the implant has been removed, and the clinic has yet to provide compensation. He has escalated the case to the Department of Health Service Support under the Ministry of Public Health to investigate the facts under the Hospital Act. The clinic must be held responsible for the patient's breathing problems and pay civil damages. The case has also been referred to the Medical Council to examine the clinic's treatment standards.

A prominent skincare influencer with over 2 million social media followers ignited an online debate after filming a complete skincare routine during a packed screening of "The Odyssey" at a cinema. The creator, known as @np.miranda, is a nurse and beauty treatment specialist who shared her full regimen on TikTok, starting with a headband and hair tying, then cleansing water, followed by spray, neck cream, eye cream, and a full-face collagen mask. She also applied lip masks, ate dried meat, and sipped a carbonated drink, captioning the video "POV: 3-hour movie" and asking followers if anyone else brings skincare and snacks to theaters.

Many viewers criticized the behavior, arguing that using a bright phone screen and performing a multi-step routine in a dark theater disturbs others and represents a basic breach of etiquette. Critics questioned why she did not perform full skincare at home, with some saying they would feel like they were living a "nightmare" if seated next to her. The backlash extended to broader criticism of influencer culture, with some viewers expressing fatigue with influencer behavior and calling for TikTok to add a dislike button, while others viewed the act as merely an attention-seeking stunt online.

However, not all responses were negative. Some users defended the creator, saying they barely noticed what she was doing and did not understand how wearing a face mask could be troublesome. Others appreciated the idea as a creative way to spend time during a long film, with the creator herself responding that it was "excellent multitasking." The incident reflects a broader trend of increasingly longer films, with average runtime for major productions rising from about 106 minutes in the 1990s to around 114 minutes or more today, with action films averaging about 128 minutes. Director Denis Villeneuve of Dune has noted that younger audiences tend to appreciate longer films like Oppenheimer, which runs three hours, suggesting that as movies grow longer, it is unsurprising that some viewers seek ways to "multitask" during screenings.

On August 17, reporters investigated a complaint filed by parents after their 8-year-old son was attacked and bitten by stray dogs while playing at a playground in Bangkhuntian Mercy Housing Estate. The child suffered multiple bite wounds and required medical treatment.

The boy's mother recounted that on the evening of August 15, her son went out to play with friends as usual when suddenly a pack of stray dogs chased and attacked him. She said an adult happened to witness the attack and intervened, preventing more serious injuries. She said medical bills had to be paid out of pocket and questioned who should bear responsibility. She has not filed a criminal complaint but wants the stray dogs removed from the area, as many children live in the estate.

Veerawat Rajasih, a condo juristic committee member, said the committee had been monitoring the child's injuries closely and discussing compensation. He noted that the 46-building estate is home to approximately 100 stray dogs that residents occasionally feed. The committee has been trying to control the strays but faced challenges; they recently coordinated with the district office and relevant agencies.

Bangkhuntian District Councillor Narupol Lertpunyanont confirmed that the district office had been notified and was coordinating a response. District Director Phatakorn Sinsouk said multiple agencies had gathered to address the problem, including district officials, the juristic committee, and the victim. They visited the incident site to accelerate a solution.

Sinsouk explained that stray dog and cat problems are handled by reporting to the Public Veterinary Health Office under the Health Department. For dogs with owners, normal procedures apply; for strays, officials must first assess whether they are dangerous before attempting capture. He acknowledged challenges in catching strays across the large estate, as dogs hide under buildings and in crevices. Cooperation from those who feed the dogs is needed. In July, only one dog was captured. Officials coordinated with feeders and expected to capture a first batch the following day, after which the dogs would be neutered and cared for.

Luang Pho Nge Pasatiko was the former abbot of Charoen Sukha Ram Monastery, popularly known as Ban Pai Tia Temple, in Samut Sakhon Province. Born in 1899 as Nge Rong Thong, he ordained at Ban Pai Tia at age 35 and studied Buddhist scripture under Luang Pho Khlaai at Silam Mool Temple before pursuing advanced Dharma studies at Don Khodsit Aram Monastery, where he befriended several eminent monks.

Ban Pai Tia Temple was founded around 1905 on land donated by the Pun-Udom and Milavonn families, situated along Khlong Ma Hawn canal in Samut Sakhon. The temple progressed through several abbots—Luang Pho Lao, Phra Ajarn Phlian, and Phra Ajarn On—before Luang Pho Nge was invited to lead the monastery following Phra Ajarn Ot's death. Although initially reluctant due to his affiliation with the Dhammayuttika Nikaya sect, the local community's strong faith and the practical arrangement between different Buddhist sects convinced him to accept the position.

After becoming abbot, Luang Pho Nge dedicated himself to developing the temple, rebuilding the main ordination hall with teak wood to replace the deteriorating structure, and providing spiritual guidance to the community. He served until his death on Monday, 4 November 1968, which coincided with the full moon day of the twelfth lunar month and Loy Kratong Festival. He lived 69 years and spent 34 years in monastic life.

Luang Pho Nge became renowned for creating sacred amulets and talismans over many generations, most famously the first edition of his "Phra Somdej" amulets, produced around 1965. These square-shaped amulets contained white sacred powder made from a blend of special powders and hand-ground materials, distributed to temple donors. The front features a three-tiered Phra Somdej base design with characteristic Mon script inscriptions, while the back is smooth with Mon script text.

New business registrations surged 143 percent year-on-year in July 2026, with total registered capital hitting 53.647 billion baht. Ban Pu Limited's 40.496 billion baht capital injection for energy business was the primary factor behind the spike.

According to Poonpong Naiyanakorn, director-general of the Department of Business Development, July saw 7,512 new business registrations, down 467 cases or 5.85 percent from June's 7,979 registrations, and down 198 cases or 2.57 percent from July 2025. Registered capital rose 38.416 billion baht or 252.23 percent from the previous month and increased 31.629 billion baht or 143.65 percent year-on-year.

In the first seven months of 2026, 52,285 new businesses registered, up 737 cases or 1.43 percent from the same period last year. Total registered capital reached 164.848 billion baht, down 6.310 billion baht or 3.69 percent.

Strongly growing sectors include online retail sales with 1,529 new registrations, up 53.21 percent; restaurants and food establishments with 2,492 registrations, up 17.66 percent; and clothing retail with 624 registrations, up 92.59 percent, reflecting growth in e-commerce and domestic consumption.

Business closures in July totaled 2,152 cases, up 22.27 percent from June and up 17.92 percent year-on-year, with registered capital of closed businesses at 6.776 billion baht, down 66.38 percent from the previous year.

In the first seven months, 9,176 businesses closed, up 13.72 percent from last year, with accumulated capital of 105.633 billion baht, up 108.35 percent.

As of July 31, 2026, Thailand had 2,102,362 registered legal entities with total capital of 32.69 trillion baht. Of these, 1,009,681 entities remain active with capital of 24.05 trillion baht. Services account for the largest share at 550,199 entities or 54.49 percent, followed by wholesale and retail at 330,788 entities or 32.76 percent, and manufacturing at 128,694 entities or 12.75 percent.

Meet Jinny Nattanicha Pratipnasiri, a top honors graduate from Chulalongkorn University who is pursuing her childhood dream of becoming an actress. The emerging starlet gained recognition for her role as Dr. Premnipha in the series "Poisonous Love" and is now nominated for Best Actress at the FEED x Khaosod Awards 2026.

Jinny was born on December 17, 2001, and has dreamed of acting since childhood. She discovered her passion for performing while dancing at school events and later pursued this dream at Chulalongkorn University, where she was a cheerleader and participated in various activities. Despite facing rejection at multiple auditions, she persisted in pursuing her career goals and applied her experiences to self-improvement.

She graduated from Chulalongkorn's School of Business Administration with top honors. Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Dr. Premnipha, nicknamed "Doctor Prem," in the sapphic series "Poisonous Love." The role marked a significant learning experience, helping her master blocking, camera angles, scene continuity, and emotional exchanges with fellow actors. Working alongside Jena Angelina Stevens proved instrumental in building her confidence.

Following "Poisonous Love," Jinny is now preparing for the new series "Lunar Secret," produced by NorthStar Entertainment, where she will reunite with Stevens. This role represents another opportunity to develop her craft and tackle more challenging characters.

In 2026, Jinny won the Rookie Female of the Year award at the Superstar Idol Awards in April and placed in the top 5 for Princess of Girls' Love at the Y Entertain Awards 2026. She is now among six nominees for Best Actress at the FEED x Khaosod Awards 2026, competing alongside Sonya Sarnpat, Becky Rebecca, Fai Pinya, Mabel Sirivali, and Lingling Sirilak.