Saturday, August 8, 2025, marks the 47th anniversary of the death of Luang Pho Chan Khosokhit of Wat Had Song Khwae in Tron District, Uttaradit Province, a venerated scholar-monk deeply respected by the people of Uttaradit.

Born on March 14, 1897, as Chan Treeput on a Monday during the eighth lunar night of the fourth lunar month at Had Song Khwae village in Tron District, Uttaradit, to parents Nai Ki and Nang Bua Treeput, young Chan was a well-behaved, obedient child who caused no trouble to his parents. He showed deep compassion for his friends and all living creatures—so much so that the family sometimes went hungry because the boy would secretly take the fish his father had caught for food and release them into the Nan River out of pity.

He spent most of his free time at the temple learning to read, write, and recite sacred texts with the monks until evening. In those days, formal education was not compulsory as it is today; most learning depended on personal initiative and study with the clergy at temples. Chan was an eager learner with a keen interest in Thai and Khmer texts from an early age, and he reportedly recited prayers alongside the monks with remarkable fluency.

Recognizing his dedication to religious study, his parents arranged his ordination as a novice in 1910 when he was 13 years old. This young novice became known for his diligence and ability to fluently recite the Patimokkha and the Chin Banchon chants.

When he reached military conscription age, he was not selected for service, so with his parents' permission, he was ordained as a full monk at Wat Ban Kaeng Tai in Ban Kaeng Sub-district, Tron District, in 1919. Luang Pho Vichiyanpannya Muni (former provincial ecclesiastical chief of Uttaradit) was his preceptor, Luang Pho Pum Chantsaro, abbot of Wat Khlung Krach, served as his teacher of conduct, and Phra Khru Methavorakun (Phra Khru Mi), abbot of Wat Ban Kaeng Tai, was his witness.

He spent his annual retreats at Wat Had Song Khwae, studying Pali and Sanskrit scriptures. He also traveled to Wat Khlung Krach across the water to study and practice preaching with Luang Pho Pum, who became a renowned preacher throughout Uttaradit Province. He further studied Khmer linguistics and texts under Luang Pho Pum and Luang Pho Thongkham of Wat Tha Thong in Wang Kapi Sub-district, Mueang Uttaradit. According to tradition, Luang Pho Pum and Luang Pho Howb of Wat Samakkayaram had once journeyed to study Khmer texts under Luang Pho Ngern of Wat Bang Klang in Phichit Province, and part of their learning also came from Khmer texts from Viang Chan.

When asked about his purpose in studying Khmer, Luang Pho Chan always replied, "I study to help my fellow humans."

Eventually, he was appointed abbot of Wat Had Song Khwae, where he oversaw monks and novices and supported the lay community for many years. He ordained numerous disciples as novices and monks. Through his disciplined conduct and compassion toward his students and relatives over the years, he earned great respect. His creation of sacred amulets and talismans that brought devotees happiness, prosperity, and protection from misfortune further enhanced his reputation as one of Thailand's renowned scholar-monks.

On December 5, 1957, he was granted ecclesiastical promotion to the rank of Phra Khru with the royal title Phra Khru Nawakaan Khosokhit.

He commissioned several series of amulets, including his first edition in 1948 distributed to kitchen staff, amulets from 1961, amulets from 1973 (Friday edition), and amulets from 1977 (80th anniversary Saiyid edition), along with other sacred objects such as black and white photographs (1-inch size and postcard size), lockets, molded busts (5-inch chest size), and male and female golden lucky Gilaen amulets from the second series, as well as sealed yantra Buddha amulets.

Prepare yourself for a tale filled with love, loyalty, and revenge in the intense action-drama-romance "Two Hearts," produced by Hong Thannidit Chantaeksit from Hok Sai Aew Company, featuring explosive action sequences and emotionally gripping drama.

Superstars Nadech Kugimiya and James Ma headline the cast. Nadech plays Obb, a powerful and influential boxing camp owner who rose from the shadows, while James Ma portrays Dom, a temple boxer given a secret mission to infiltrate Obb's bar. Amanda Chalisa Abdram stars as Fon, a skilled police sniper who is Dom's wife and Obb's first love. The supporting cast includes Tae Decha, Top Totsapol, Smith Phasawitch, Ong Sittanat, Boy Phisanu, Gap Jakarin, Pop Sirrat, Ja Ja Dandao, Chom Sukol, and Kai Supranee, directed by Krisanu Amphlod.

"Two Hearts" is based on a screenplay by Petchpayathorn, adapted by Chayanan. The story follows Obb and Dom, two men willing to die for each other, whose bond runs deeper than brotherhood—yet both men's hearts belong to the same woman. Fon has always been Obb's first love, the woman he works tirelessly to build a future with, but she is now Dom's wife, the one for whom he sacrificed everything. Each loves differently, each remains unaware, and each must suffer. Only the heart can decide.

Nadech shared his thoughts on the role: "Obb is a character I really love because he is clear about his love, loyalty, and vengeance. This story has both action and drama that touches emotions. It's not just about love, but also explores the relationships between characters with reason. Every decision has consequences."

James Ma spoke about Dom: "He is a temple boxer facing a major turning point in his life. This role is very challenging because I had to train in boxing and understand a complex character—a good man caught in a stressful situation. I hope fans will be excited to follow Dom's journey."

Amanda added: "Fon is a sniper police officer who is skilled, decisive, and tender with those she loves. This is my first time firing a real gun and doing serious action scenes. I hope everyone will watch because you'll see a very different character."

Watch "Two Hearts" every Monday and Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. on Channel 3, premiering Tuesday, August 11, on TV Ch. 33, online at 3Plus, and on Netflix with replays at 10:30 p.m.

Khon Kaen PAO is moving forward with organizing a new election for provincial governor on September 27, with candidate registration open from August 17-21 and a budget allocation of 70 million baht. According to Pongchet Porkuna, acting provincial administrator and director of the election commission, the plan was announced on August 7 after the Regional Court of Appeal issued a judgment ordering a new election in a case between the Election Commission and former challenger Wattana Changhlao, citing violations of local election law. The court has instructed that the new election be completed within 60 days of the judgment issued on August 6, which falls on October 4. To comply with regulations and budget cycles, candidate registration was set for August 17-21 with voting scheduled for September 27. Officials expressed confidence that more than 70 percent of Khon Kaen's 1.8 million eligible voters would participate. The election is open to all qualified candidates, including the previous provincial governor and all prior candidates, provided they meet eligibility requirements and do not violate established regulations.

On August 7, 2025, the Geological Disaster Operation Center of the Department of Mineral Resources under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment issued an alert for landslides and flash floods expected over the next 1-3 days. The warning covers 14 provinces across northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern Thailand: Tak, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Uttaradit, Phichit, Phetchabun, Chanthaburi, Trat, Ranong, and Phang Nga, with heightened vigilance required from August 7-9, 2025.

The warning was triggered by a monsoon trough passing over the upper northern and upper northeastern regions, interacting with a low-pressure system in the Gulf of Tonkin, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon. This has caused continuous heavy rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters in 24 hours in some areas, with flash flooding already occurring in several locations and potential for landslides increasing.

The Department of Mineral Resources has requested volunteers and network coordinators to maintain continuous monitoring and rainfall measurements. Communities are urged to remain on alert and report any landslide or flash flood incidents to relevant authorities, following established disaster response protocols.

A Grade 9 student opened fire at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, killing and injuring multiple victims before fatally shooting himself with an automatic weapon. Before arriving at school, the student had also shot and killed his grandparents at home. Khru Phuea's partner tearfully shared her final moments with him, saying that this morning before work he told her "I'll go first" and they hugged as they did every day, never imagining such tragedy would strike the school. When she learned of the shooting, a friend called to say someone's daughter had been shot, so she tried calling Khru Phuea but got no answer. Filled with worry, she rushed to the school, only to be told that Khru Phuea had died. His sister-in-law described him as the homeroom teacher for Grade 9, Class 11, in a different classroom from the shooter. She said everyone who spoke to her—students and guardians alike—described Khru Phuea as an excellent teacher who cared deeply about his students, offered guidance, and never scolded or threatened children. Many students considered him their favorite teacher. Regarding reports that the shooter may have targeted Khru Phuea first, the sister-in-law suggested the shooter's mental state was likely unstable, noting that he had also killed his grandparents beforehand, indicating possible external triggers or other contributing factors.

Thai man sustains serious injury to his testicles at hotel in Prachin BuriLegacyA Thai man sustained serious injuries to his testicles after an hour-long stay with a woman in a hotel in Prachin Buri yesterday, August 6. Rescue workers were called to the hotel to assist an injured guest. When they arrived, they found the room door open and bloodstains leading from the entrance into the room. A broken glass bottle and shards of glass were found scattered across the room. The man was discovered lying on the bed by himself. Rescue personnel initially could not determine the nature of his injuries and asked him what had happened, but he was reportedly confused and unable to provide a clear explanation. Photo via Channel 8 Police later arrived to examine the scene before informing rescuers that the man had sustained a serious injury to his private part. According to Channel 8, he had lost a significant amount of blood and was taken for medical treatment. Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the hotel and found that a woman had checked into the room shortly before the man arrived. She drove a black sedan to the hotel at around midnight, booked the room and entered it. A short time later, the injured man arrived on a motorcycle and went into the same room. Photo via Channel 8 The footage reportedly shows the woman leaving the room at about 1.05am before driving away. The man remained inside the room alone. CCTV later showed him opening the door and walking back and forth inside the room before the incident was discovered. Authorities said it remains unclear how the man sustained his injuries, and he was unable to provide investigators with an account of what had happened. Channel 8 reported that it had called on the woman seen in the CCTV footage to come forward and explain the events. At the time of publication, she had not contacted the media outlet or police. Photo via Channel 8 The story Thai man sustains serious injury to his testicles at hotel in Prachin Buri as seen on Thaiger News.