On July 21, two women in their mid-twenties, Surita and Falada (surnames withheld by request), came forward to reporters alleging they were defrauded by their pageant coach, Kasem. The women explained that they had competed in multiple Miss Grand pageants and met Kasem through Facebook, who then agreed to serve as their mentor for a Miss Grand competition held in Rangsit, Pathum Thani province on July 17-18. They transferred 6,000 baht to Kasem to cover costume rental and makeup expenses.

After the pageant ended, the contestants spoke directly with the costume owner and makeup and hair stylists involved. The costume owner revealed that Kasem had approached them claiming the contestants had limited funds, so the owner agreed to charge only 1,000 baht for the costume rental. Similarly, the makeup artist and hairstylist said Kasem made the same plea, prompting them to donate their services free of charge.

When the contestants discovered this discrepancy, they confronted Kasem about why he charged them 6,000 baht when the actual costs were far lower. Rather than explain, Kasem became defensive and criticized them for questioning the makeup artist, hairstylist, and costume owner. The two women stressed they were not seeking a refund but felt it was unfair to be charged more than the actual cost. They decided to go public as a cautionary tale for other young women entering pageants, urging contestants to select honest and trustworthy mentors who will not exploit their inexperience.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand's Eastern Region and Triple Nine Network Company are continuing the major annual golf tournament "Color of the East Golf Paradise 2026" at St. Andrews 2000 in Rayong province, promoting sports tourism during the off-season under the "PLAY STAY SAVE" strategy. The initiative aims to encourage golfers and their families to travel, stay overnight, and spend money throughout the Eastern region sustainably.

The second tournament was filled with spirited competition as golfers tested their swings amid verdant scenery, vying for numerous prizes. Professional golfer Peerapat Huangjing delivered an outstanding performance, shooting a gross 76 (out 40, in 36) to claim the Overall Low Gross championship and receive the trophy from the TAT and a prize package including accommodation at Laem Chabang International Country Club in Chachoengsao.

The award ceremony was graced by Katchai Tepvarchai, Deputy Governor of Rayong, and Wandi Phuean-udom, Director of the TAT Rayong office, who presented trophies and congratulations to the winners.

The results of the second tournament are as follows: Overall Low Gross: Peerapat Huangjing (76); Flight A (Handicap 0-12): Champion Chayakorn Ratnanilakarn (77, 38 points), Runner-up Pattana Piechanchan (79, 37 points); Flight B (Handicap 13-18): Champion Air Marshal Kaseam Thanapon (86, 35 points), Runner-up Watanyoo Preebuay (88, 35 points); Flight C (Handicap 19-24): Champion Apisit Chalikul (93, 32 points), Runner-up Werasak Ruksri (93, 31 points), and Boobie Prize winner Kingkanchana Vongvijit (135, 15 points).

The "Color of the East Golf Paradise 2026" project continues to deliver outstanding golf experiences under the "Play Stay Save" concept. The third tournament is scheduled for August 7, 2026, at Lotus Valley Golf Resort in Chachoengsao. Interested golfers can follow updates and registration details via LINE Official @triple999, Facebook (Color of the East Golf Paradise), or by calling 06-2416-5965.

A car bomb detonated at Tanyong Police Station (old building) in Narathiwat's Kaluwanon subdistrict at 7:20 p.m. on July 21, 2025. Unknown perpetrators hid an improvised explosive device inside a Toyota sedan, allowed the vehicle to roll into the police station compound under cover of darkness, and detonated it with a powerful blast that shook the entire area. The explosion triggered a severe vehicle fire and damaged the surrounding facility. Fire trucks immediately responded and extinguished the blaze while traffic was cordoned off for safety. No injuries or deaths were reported. Security forces have secured the scene and are preparing for bomb disposal and forensic investigation teams to examine the site and gather evidence to identify and prosecute those responsible.

At 12:30 p.m. on July 21, 2026, Pa Phayom police led by Deputy Superintendent Boonsermsuwarn and Deputy Superintendent Sanya Jantsri conducted a search of the cell of Phra Bier, a 34-year-old monk at a local temple in Pa Phayom District, Phatthalung Province, following reports of drug-related activity. Officers discovered 14 methamphetamine pills and drug paraphernalia. Under questioning, the monk confessed to buying 20 pills and consuming 6, leaving 14 in his possession. He was taken into custody for further investigation before prosecution.

At 4:00 p.m. the same day, provincial investigators arrested Aphichai, 33, from Pa Phayom Village, apprehending him with 76 methamphetamine pills, drug paraphernalia, a motorcycle, and a mobile phone. Under interrogation, Aphichai admitted to obtaining the drugs from a dealer in Wang Ang Subdistrict, Chachoengsao District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and distributing them to local customers at 30 baht per pill while keeping some for personal use. Police are intensifying efforts to track down the larger-scale supplier involved.

On July 21, Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasert explained that the postponement of the Central Committee meeting was due to the Central Committee for Local Official Examination (GSTL) still completing its work, which is expected to finish soon. Since the work was not completed in time for the originally scheduled July 23 meeting, the committee decided to push back the gathering until the GSTL finishes its review and sets a new meeting date to present the matter to the Central Committee. When asked about public concerns that the postponement might signal a fix to sway results, Worasit firmly denied any wrongdoing, stating it is merely a timing issue while the examination process remains incomplete and that a new meeting date will be set once the GSTL finishes. He stressed that the delay would be brief and that factually nothing has changed, as verification data already shows over 5,000 candidates, with all examinations fully verifiable and no cause for concern.

At 4:00 p.m. on July 21, 2025, at Kukoet Police Station in Pathum Thani, senior officers announced the arrest of four suspects: Thaem, 18; Techin, 19; Non, 21; and Mo, 20. Police seized a homemade Thai pistol with 7 rounds of .45 ammunition and 3 rounds of .38 ammunition, two motorcycles, four helmets, and clothing worn during the attack on a rival group member's home in Kukoet Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani on July 18 at 3:30 a.m.

During interrogation, Thaem confessed to owning the gun, which he purchased online for self-defense due to previous conflicts with the rival group. He claimed that on the day of the incident, the rivals attacked him first out of anger, prompting him and his friends to chase them and force their way into the home. Thaem denied firing the gun and stated they have evidence of being attacked first, though he acknowledged they went too far by breaking into someone else's home at night. He is currently unemployed and works as a motorcycle delivery driver.

Police revealed that after the incident, they tracked suspects through CCTV footage and gathered evidence, eventually obtaining an arrest warrant and apprehending them at their residence in Kukoet Subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani.

Initial charges include illegal possession of a firearm without permission, carrying a firearm in public areas without authorization or legal cause, nighttime burglary with a weapon, and joint commission of crime by two or more persons. The case is being proceeded with according to law.