Two armed men on a motorcycle carried out a drive-by shooting that killed an 18-year-old and injured two of his companions. Officers from Khuan Khun Police Station responded at 3 a.m. on August 9 to a report of a fatal shooting on Phi Thong-Thalenoi Road in Phatthalung's Khuan Khun district. At the scene, police found blood traces and a motorcycle with Songkhla license plates overturned on the road. Three victims were transported to Khuan Khun Hospital, but the 18-year-old victim, identified as Mr. A (alias), died en route with a single gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Two other victims were also injured: 17-year-old Mr. B (alias), shot once in the right arm, and 18-year-old Mr. C (alias). Police found a replica handgun on the victim's body during examination at the hospital.

Initial investigation revealed that before the attack, the victims were riding a motorcycle when two suspects on another motorcycle pulled alongside and opened fire five to six times. Security camera footage captured two motorcycles riding side by side before multiple gunshots rang out, resulting in the injuries and death.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Nathapol Bunsanit, the station commander, stated that officers have already questioned both injured survivors and are investigating the motive behind the shooting. Investigators have not yet determined the type of firearm used, though they suspect it was a short-barreled handgun. Police are accelerating efforts to collect additional security camera footage and evidence to identify and prosecute the suspects.

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Bang Sri Muang Police Station has destroyed 21 illegal firearms following the completion of criminal proceedings and a court confiscation order. The weapons included homemade Thai firearms and various calibers—9mm, .32mm, .38mm, and .22mm. Before destruction, a police committee verified each firearm's serial number and details against the confiscation list. The guns were then dismantled using cutting equipment, and the remains were buried according to standard procedures to prevent reuse in future crimes.

On August 8, 2026, Colonel Phumisat Tangwitchdecha, commander of Bang Sri Muang Police Station, announced the action and warned teenagers, students, and young people against possessing illegal firearms. He noted that recent arrests at the station revealed many weapons were being bought and sold online. Police cautioned the public not to be deceived into purchasing illegal arms, as possession carries criminal penalties under firearms laws and may lead to serious violence. Unauthorized possession or carrying of firearms is a criminal offense with severe legal consequences.

Thailand's national football team defeated Myanmar 2-0 on penalties from Worrachit Kaniitsareebaumphen and Jehhanafi Mama, securing Group B victory and advancing to the semi-finals of the 2026 AFF Cup.

Head coach Anthony Hudson praised the team's effort, saying "First, I want to thank the fans for their support throughout this period. I'm satisfied with the results—we managed to keep four clean sheets and advance to the semi-finals. This match we didn't use any players suspended on yellow cards. Everyone deserves credit for giving their best effort." Hudson explained his choice of penalty takers: "We had some light training yesterday, and I selected Worrachit for the first penalty. For the second, I couldn't overlook Jehhanafi because he performed well in finishing drills and penalty practice. Both deserve credit for their bravery in taking responsibility."

Hudson added, "To be honest, I'm proud of everyone. Their form has been good and we achieved the results we targeted, though many were tired. That's why I tried to maintain intensity and pressure the opposition. Our immediate focus is player recovery—one day rest, then Monday we plan for the Singapore match. I'll decide the primary penalty taker weekly; everyone performed excellently, whether starters or substitutes. Right now, the priority is team preparation and tactical planning. We want to improve fitness and elevate our play further. The decision on the primary penalty taker will come later."

On the tournament philosophy, Hudson explained: "We divided the campaign into three phases: first, to win matches and qualify for the Asian Cup rounds; second, considering most players were in club leagues four weeks prior, we had to adjust tactically without being harsh on them; and now we're building plans while players are still in pre-season. Today we rested key yellow-carded players, and some lacked energy and activity, especially in the first half. We had good chances but some players tired badly in the second half, so we adjusted style and made substitutions with responsive players, which proved quite satisfactory."

Jehhanafi Mama, named Player of the Match, said he was satisfied with scoring but acknowledged missed opportunities. "I didn't feel much pressure on the penalty. I was confident because my family was watching—I wanted to make my parents proud and score for Thailand."

Thailand's next match in the 2026 AFF Cup semi-final will be against Singapore (world ranking 148) at Jalan Besar Stadium on August 15, 2025, with live broadcast on TrueVisions Now.

Deputy Transport Minister Sarapetch Bunyamani inspected dredging operations on Khlong Uthaphao near Laguna Bridge in Bang Klam District, Songkhla Province on August 8, 2026 to accelerate drainage improvements and mitigate flooding impacts in Hat Yai and downstream areas. The Port Authority has received initial funding of over 1 million baht for dredging work and is pushing for additional budget allocation. Officials are coordinating with the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry to use abandoned shrimp farms as reception areas for excavated soil, reducing transport distances and avoiding dumping in Songkhla Lake, which could cause long-term sedimentation problems. Administrative procedures are underway.

For fiscal year 2570, nearly 90 million baht has been allocated for dredging three critical canals: Khlong Uthaphao, Khlong R.1, and Khlong R.3 to improve drainage efficiency and alleviate Hat Yai flooding. The Khlong Uthaphao section being inspected covers approximately 5 kilometers and will be deepened from 2 meters to 3 meters below mean sea level over about 55 days. Officials acknowledge this alone cannot fully solve the problem due to budget constraints and plan continuous dredging expansion while addressing Songkhla Lake's shallowing issues.

Deputy Minister Sarapetch instructed the Port Authority to accelerate opening the bay mouth at Khlong Uthaphao to increase drainage into Songkhla Lake. Plans are being submitted to the cabinet for additional dredging, with contingency budgeting for fiscal year 2571 if needed. The Transport Ministry has tasked related agencies to clear debris, soil, and silt from drainage systems and address road obstructions to enhance water discharge and prepare for potential flooding.