Peggy Sritunya, a prominent Thai television host, is pressing ahead with her legal battle against her ex-husband over asset division, insisting plainly that "since he left my life, he shouldn't receive anything."

The case has become a subject of sustained public interest. Peggy previously revealed to the media that her ex-husband filed a lawsuit claiming a share of marital assets, forcing her to fight the case in court for over eight months. Recently, she attended the 8th Nakhon Ratchasima Award ceremony in 2025, where she discussed the case's progress and reflected on the period when she battled severe stress and panic attacks before gradually recovering and moving forward.

She explained: "It's been 8 or 9 months now. From the day I was served, the first appointment was a settlement conference, but we couldn't agree on a financial figure. I felt the amount was suspiciously high—not just slightly high, but potentially very high. I couldn't bear it, so I decided to proceed with the lawsuit. He set a very high claim for the total assets, and the court ordered him to deposit court fees since the case couldn't proceed without them. Originally, he couldn't even file because a deposit is required. He said it was inconvenient, so initially he wouldn't deposit. We postponed once, then twice, until finally the court said no further extensions were possible—he had to deposit the court fees to proceed. He said it was inconvenient and asked for installments, but the court refused. After a 10-day extension granted by the court's mercy, he finally deposited the funds and we entered the dispute phase. Witness examination is scheduled for January 2570."

Regarding court fees calculated from the claimed asset value, she joked: "I won't mention the exact amount—my lawyer forbade it. The sum is substantial. When he disclosed the figure, I was shocked—so much? (laughing) If we win and receive that much, people signing up as Peggy fans would skyrocket, since being her fan would mean getting wealthy!"

On what stressed her most, she reflected: "Initially, I was extremely stressed—terribly so. I didn't know what to do, felt disappointed and heartbroken. But now I'm not stressed anymore. I see it as part of daily life that must be faced. I'll do my best regardless of the outcome. Whether I win or lose, I'll accept it. I just want to fight to the end so there's no lingering doubt between us. Now I'm not stressed or worried at all—my mind is very clear."

Asked how she endured that period, she continued candidly: "It was very difficult, and I became unwell. At first, I thought I could handle it, but eventually I couldn't—without realizing it, I became ill. When I finally noticed, I was already unwell. I suffered severe panic attacks. Suddenly I'd feel anxious in narrow elevators or while getting my hair dyed. I was convinced I would die. Panic disorder is genuinely distressing and tormenting. Eventually, a friend recommended a psychologist. I spoke with them daily for an hour, gradually improving, since I didn't want medication—my profession demands mental clarity and emotional balance, and I worried drugs might slow me down."

On August 10 at Rajabophit Temple, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister discussed local government exam fraud with Bhumiwisit Kemsuk, secretary-general of the Office of the Ombudsman. Anutin confirmed that all wrongdoers will be punished and scores that don't match official results will be annulled, with prosecutions to follow. He assured the public that no one will be spared and those behind the scheme will be held accountable.

Deputy Interior Minister Vorasit Liangprasert noted that test-takers who passed through legitimate means deserve their scores, and officials are working to restore justice. He said anyone involved in manipulating scores and committing fraud must face consequences, though the process is still underway. Civil service and central agencies are taking administrative action, and all details—including any individuals who slip through—will be sent to police and the anti-corruption commission.

When asked whether government officials involved will face discipline, Vorasit stressed that punishment applies to everyone regardless of status: civil servants, ordinary citizens, or politicians. Anyone participating in the fraud scheme will be prosecuted without exception.

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Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul is closely monitoring the northern flood crisis and has ordered provincial governors, military units, and the Royal Irrigation Department to coordinate integrated relief operations with a focus on prevention and establishing evacuation shelters for disaster victims. Speaking at Wat Rachbophit on August 10, 2025, the PM and Interior Minister outlined full-scale preparedness measures, acknowledging that some areas serve as natural water channels and require accelerated assistance to reduce impact through comprehensive pre-flood preparation. Relief preparations include establishing evacuation centers, stockpiling medicines and medical supplies, and organizing patient transfers to ensure maximum operational efficiency and equipment readiness, with the PM personally monitoring the situation closely.

On August 10 at 9 a.m., Zhao Haibing, the father of 20-year-old Zhao Qi, appeared outside Pattaya Provincial Court with family members and supporters who had traveled from China to follow the case and demand justice. Zhao Qi was stabbed to death in a rented room in Nai Chom Thian subdistrict, Sattahip district, Chon Buri province on the morning of August 8. The family displayed signs in Chinese, Thai, and English urging serious prosecution and asking the Thai government to ensure the safety and security of foreign nationals in Thailand.

Zhao Haibing stated through an interpreter that the family traveled to Thailand to manage their son's affairs and closely monitor the legal proceedings. He expressed profound grief over losing his 20-year-old son and hoped Thai justice would uncover the truth and provide justice for the victim. The family has questions about events before the victim went to the room, including information from the victim's friends that he had eaten with them for about three hours that evening before traveling to the room after midnight, during which a young woman had contacted him multiple times via phone and video call.

The family is requesting investigators thoroughly examine the victim's communications, including phone records, messages, and mobile phone data, as well as review CCTV footage and interview relevant witnesses to determine why the victim went to the room and what events preceded the incident. They are also asking police to investigate the 21-year-old woman who was in the room when the incident occurred, requesting authorities cross-reference phone data, messages, CCTV images, and witness statements to clarify the circumstances and uncover the truth.

Zhao Haibing stated that the family trusts Thailand as a nation governed by law and hopes to receive justice through the Thai legal system. He urged authorities to investigate every detail thoroughly and requested that society not accept one-sided information that could do injustice to the victim, demanding clear answers about what happened to his son before death. The case remains under police investigation as authorities gather evidence and witnesses to clarify the facts.