A tragic incident has claimed the lives of seven-year-old twin boys who drowned in a rice paddy pond. The incident occurred on the evening of July 25 in Muban 7, Ron Thong Subdistrict, Satuk District, Buriram Province, shocking both the family and the local community. The twin boys were beloved by all, particularly by their grandmother, 60-year-old Nang Uea, who raised them from childhood and has been weeping constantly since the tragedy.

Today, the family held a merit-making ceremony for the two boys. Their mother, Jitkannya, 29, who was working in Chachoengsao Province, returned home in a state of profound grief. Upon hearing the news, she rushed back immediately, hoping throughout the journey that the reports might not be true. When she arrived home, she found both her sons already laid in their coffins.

"I am heartbroken," the mother said. "I had spoken with my boys just hours before. I constantly reminded their grandmother to watch them carefully around water and fire, and she did. The boys always told me their grandmother had forbidden them from playing in water or with fire. I never imagined something like this would happen. I am devastated that my sons have passed away before their time."

On July 26, 2026, parents Thanasak, 53, and Kanyawee, 45, reported that their 28-year-old daughter Chutathip, who works as a professional courier for Thai nationals residing in Japan, departed Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport on July 11, 2026. Upon arrival at Fukuoka Airport on July 12 at approximately 7:00 a.m., Japanese customs officials discovered methamphetamine concealed inside a coffee packet in her baggage and detained her on drug trafficking charges.

The family acknowledges that their daughter was careless in not thoroughly inspecting the parcels before transporting them, but insists that she has never engaged in drug-related behavior throughout her life. They have appealed to authorities to investigate the mysterious person who provided the drug-filled package, suspecting an organized trafficking operation may be involved.

Lieutenant Colonel Artpol Anusit, deputy commander of Region 1 Police, has now ordered Bang Bua Thong Police Station to conduct a thorough investigation and assigned a task force to review closed-circuit television footage to identify the package sender and any other individuals connected to the incident.

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Marine officials launched an investigation on July 24 after a dead dugong was found with both tusks removed in Krabi, with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) preparing legal action against those responsible if identified. The male dugong was reported washed ashore at Laem Son Na in Koh Sriboya subdistrict, Nuea Khlong district. It measured 296 centimetres in length and was in the early stages of decomposition, although the body remained largely intact apart from minor abrasions consistent with beaching. Photo via Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Officials found that both tusks had been cut from the animal and identified wounds around its mouth caused by a sharp object. They suspect the tusks were removed after the dugong died. The carcass was then taken to the Lower Andaman Sea Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre for a full necropsy to determine the cause of death. The dugong is a protected species under Thai law and is also classified as a rare marine animal. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy seagrass ecosystems. Photo via Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Marine officials said the illegal removal of tusks or damage to a dugong carcass destroys valuable natural resources and constitutes a serious criminal offence. Officials filed a police report at Khlong Khanan Police Station in Nuea Khlong district on July 24 and said they would pursue legal action under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019. Anyone convicted of illegally removing the tusks or otherwise unlawfully interfering with a dugong carcass faces three to 15 years’ imprisonment, a fine of 300,000 to 1.5 million baht, or both. Photo via Department of Marine and Coastal Resources In related news, conservationists in Thailand are working to restore seagrass beds in the Andaman Sea after dugong numbers dropped sharply due to food loss and habitat damage.

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Nirat Pongsitthawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry acting for the director of the Department of Local Administration, visited Thammasat University's Rangsit Center exam facility alongside Deputy Director Boonprasong Nualsai and project director Udomveth Tovasatja to inspect preparations and encourage staff. Nirat stated that exam centers nationwide had been prepared securely and fairly, with exam papers and answer sheets transported safely on July 25 with proper custody and oversight at every stage. Exam rooms, chairs, equipment, and safety standards were ready, with invigilators briefed on strict protocols—only authorized personnel allowed in exam halls. CCTV monitoring would oversee time management and prevent cheating. Regarding transparency concerns, Nirat said that if no external interference occurs, the Department of Local Administration and Thammasat University would conduct a straightforward, fair examination offering equal opportunity to all candidates. He warned test-takers not to become victims of scams or lose money to unscrupulous individuals, urging them to trust their own abilities. He also cautioned that those caught committing fraud during the exam, if already civil servants or local officials, would be immediately dismissed from service, and warned previous fraudsters to promptly return any money taken, as crimes may not yet be evident. Nirat acknowledged the exam would not be 100 percent fraud-free but emphasized prevention efforts and legal warnings, noting that police, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and other agencies were also monitoring. Udomveth added that Thammasat University would employ a transparent exam verification system, with test papers from provincial exam centers transported to the university for checking.

On July 26, 2025, at 1 p.m., Wat Tha Rai in Sri Prachuap District, Suphan Buri, held its annual ceremony to honor Luang Pho Dam, a 300-year-old Buddha image, with a ritual bathing in the Ta Chin River. The event was presided over by Udom Prongfa, provincial administrator, and featured traditional activities including candle casting, religious chanting, and Buddhist sermons as part of the Buddhist Lent festival season. Large crowds of officials, merchants, and residents participated in the ceremony, which is unique to Suphan Buri and has been held annually for generations.

The ritual is believed to wash away misfortune and bring good fortune, prosperity, and auspiciousness to participants' lives. Following the ceremony, attendees sought lottery luck using the number 37,216 derived from the ritual, with hopes of winning the lottery draw scheduled for August 1, 2025. The event runs from July 25–29 and also serves to promote tourism in Suphan Buri province.

BANGKOK — Thailand is strictly adhering to the joint agreement reached on 27 December 2025, while warning that Cambodia's use of global celebrities to amplify one-sided information could distort the international community's understanding of the situation, a senior Thai military official said on 26 July 2026.

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Joint Information Centre (JIC) on the Thailand-Cambodia situation, said Thailand respected humanitarian principles and understood the international community's concerns over people affected by the conflict.

However, he said humanitarian principles could not be fully upheld if they were based on one-sided information or unverified allegations.

Prapas reiterated that Thailand had strictly complied with the joint agreement of 27 December 2025, including the cessation of hostilities, avoiding provocations, reducing tensions and refraining from disseminating information that could worsen the situation.

At the same time, he said Thailand continued to see attempts to spread one-sided information, cite unverified figures and link humanitarian issues with political allegations and claims involving international law.

The JIC chief warned Cambodia that using global celebrities to amplify one-sided information risked turning them into unwitting tools in information operations.

"Using globally recognised figures to amplify awareness based on information from only one side risks giving the international community an incomplete picture of the situation and could unintentionally make them tools in information operations," Prapas said.

He stressed that Thailand had never rejected humanitarian assistance or opposed efforts to care for those affected by the conflict.

"Thailand has never rejected humanitarian assistance and has never opposed caring for those affected. But we ask all sides to uphold verified facts and present information comprehensively. If we want peace, we must stop provocations, stop spreading unverified news and respect the commitments agreed upon by both sides," he said.

Prapas added that peace could not be achieved while the situation was being fuelled by media reports and accusations.

"Peace cannot happen if one side follows the agreement while the other continues to create news narratives, make accusations through the media and undermine an atmosphere of trust," he said.

Thailand, he said, remained ready to engage in dialogue, cooperate and provide humanitarian assistance. However, it would not accept the use of humanitarian issues as a tool for political pressure or the distortion of facts before the international community.

"Truth, responsibility and respect for the joint agreement are the only paths towards lasting peace," the JIC chief said.