A ten-year friendship has ended in betrayal after a close friend was caught conducting a secret affair with her best friend's husband, a respected school principal in Southern Thailand. Detective Boy revealed the latest infidelity case after receiving a complaint and evidence from the wife, which exposed what he termed a case of "friend betrayal" and transformed a decade-long relationship into one marked by disloyalty.

According to Detective Boy, the husband holds the position of principal at a prominent school in a Southern province, while the other woman is a retired government employee who had been a close friend of the wife for over ten years. However, she had been secretly maintaining a deep relationship with the wife's husband all along.

The investigation began when the wife noticed suspicious behavior from small clues in her immediate surroundings. She spotted an unfamiliar clothes hanger in both the house and car—a brand and style they had never purchased before—which raised her suspicion that another woman was interfering in their marriage. This led her to hire Detective Boy's team and install GPS tracking on her husband's vehicle.

Detective Boy explained that his team had to pose as parents enrolling a student at the school to gain access and conduct surveillance. On the day of the operation, the team and the wife followed the GPS coordinates of the husband's vehicle until they caught him picking up his mistress and engaging in activity in plain sight.

The investigation confirmed that the school principal had been secretly seeing his wife's best friend for a long time. The detective team gathered extensive evidence including photographs, video clips of pick-ups and drop-offs, and travel records.

Detective Boy confirmed that the investigation is now complete and all evidence has been handed over to the wife to support legal proceedings. She is preparing to file a civil damages lawsuit and submit a serious disciplinary complaint against her husband.

Police have filed two additional charges of grievous bodily harm and child abuse against a 32-year-old Burmese mother accused of binding her 15-year-old stateless daughter to a wooden pole and pouring hot water on her body. The victim, identified as Ms. A, suffered serious injuries in the incident that occurred on July 17 and is being treated at Thong Pha Phum Hospital in Kanchanaburi province.

On July 23, Kanchanaburi's Urgent Public Welfare Center assigned provincial social development officials and the Vunscape Foundation to provide assistance to the victim. The suspect was arrested at her residence in Thong Pha Phum district and initially faced charges of illegal entry and unlawful residence, with other charges still under investigation.

On July 24, Kanchanaburi Governor Warista Songsuansermsri visited the hospital to encourage the victim and provided financial support. Medical staff reported that surgery was completed successfully, and the victim is expected to recover within approximately 20 days.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to all charges, leading investigators to file additional charges of causing grievous bodily harm and committing child abuse against her. She was presented to Thong Pha Phum District Court for detention approval. Investigators will continue questioning the victim following her recovery and coordinate findings with prosecutors to complete the investigation file and proceed with formal charges.

PTT Station held the "Fill Young Footballers' Dreams" event in Ayutthaya on July 24, 2025, at a PTT Station location in Ladbuachang Subdistrict, aiming to inspire youth who love football by providing close interaction with professional players and renowned national sports influencers.

The event's highlight was a 3-on-3 mini-football tournament on artificial grass, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and teamwork. Teams from four leading schools in Ayutthaya participated: Wat Lakchairat School, Upanpun Rrojnpraset School, Wat Lad Prathum Kongkaram School, and Mala Ee Songkhro School.

Tournament Results: First Match: Mala Ee Songkhro defeated Wat Lakchairat 6-0 Second Match: Wat Lad Prathum Kongkaram drew 2-2 with Upanpun Rrojnpraset, winning on penalties Third Place Match: Wat Lakchairat drew 2-2 with Upanpun Rrojnpraset, with Wat Lakchairat winning on penalties Final: Mala Ee Songkhro defeated Wat Lad Prathum Kongkaram 5-1

Mala Ee Songkhro won the championship and received 4,000 baht in educational scholarships. Sarawat Detmit presented an MVP award to Wat Lakchairat's outstanding player.

Sarawat Detmit praised the event, noting that while competition opportunities for youth were previously difficult to find, this initiative gives children chances to develop themselves. Even on a small field, he believes such recognition inspires young athletes toward their goals.

Jon Kachornyod, the prominent football columnist, called the event refreshing and inspiring, noting it connects renowned local footballers with youth talent across provinces. He encouraged all young people with dreams—whether small or large—to pursue them relentlessly, saying that without moving forward, dreams remain stationary.

Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and a cross-ministry committee announced on July 24 that the Land Bridge project—a major transport infrastructure scheme to connect the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea—should be terminated in its current form. The committee's study, completed before the 90-day deadline, concluded the project faces low viability due to budget and multi-faceted risks, with no land acquisition or construction losses yet incurred since work has not begun.

The central obstacle is financial returns, which have deteriorated significantly from original assumptions. Danuja Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Council for Peace and Prosperity (NCPO) and chair of the economic and finance working group, reported that the revised financial return rate dropped from 8% to 4.8%, while net present value (NPV) swung from a projected positive 637.7 billion baht to a negative 10.3 billion baht. Container volumes declined 15–16%, cutting returns by 38%, and nine of the world's ten major shipping lines have already invested in similar projects elsewhere, leaving only one minor player available. Transit operations also face high risk because cargo must be transferred multiple times across ships, trucks, and rail, with the original three-day calculation not accounting for handling delays or actual transshipment costs.

The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry flagged environmental concerns: the route passes through forests, mountains, and sensitive ecosystems. Ranong Province hosts Thailand's largest mangrove forests, internationally designated wetlands, and Biosphere Reserve areas; construction could harm marine life, traditional fisheries, and coastal communities. Multiple EIA and EHIA reports lack critical detail and were prepared separately by three agencies, undermining holistic impact assessment. The 2016 Strategic Environmental Assessment does not cover the current alignment and is insufficient for a large strategic project.

The Transport Ministry reported sharp social divisions: support groups, concerned parties, opposition groups, and unengaged citizens remain at odds, particularly traditional fishing communities, Moken groups, conservation networks, and Chumphon-Ranong residents worried about environmental damage, transparency, and livelihood impacts. Deputy PM Ekniti concluded that while the Land Bridge is being scrapped, the government will not abandon transport infrastructure development and will pursue alternative solutions.

Khon Kaen police are accelerating identification procedures for a suspect arrested in Kalasin on charges of stealing from patients and visitors at Yangtalad Hospital and allegedly committing similar crimes across 11 hospitals in seven Northeastern provinces. Police from Khao Suan Kwang station are examining the suspect's physical features and tattoos to determine links to thefts at other facilities throughout the Isaan region. Lieutenant Colonel Pirannart Ngomlertratcjai, commander of Khao Suan Kwang station, revealed that the suspect is identified as Songuan, 54, from Nong Lek subdistrict in Sikharam district, Surin province, who has confessed to the Yangtalad Hospital theft and to committing robberies across various areas of the Northeast.

Police are comparing physical descriptions, tattoos, and other identifying features visible in evidence to establish connections. If investigative findings and evidence confirm links to crimes in the Khao Suan Kwang area, officers will compile evidence for submission to court to request an arrest warrant and detention. Connections to thefts at other hospitals remain pending verification of identity and complete evidence collection from each jurisdiction.

Based on coordination with police stations across the region, victims have reported similar nighttime thefts from 11 hospitals in seven provinces between February 22 and July 22, 2025. Incidents were reported at Rindhorn Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani, Khao Suan Kwang Hospital in Khon Kaen, Kraseang Hospital in Buriram, hospitals in Si Sa Ket, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Saad Hospital in Udon Thani, Lam Plai Mat Hospital in Buriram, Khong Chiam Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani, Muang Sam Sip Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani, hospitals in Amnat Charoen, and Thatphanom Hospital in Nakhon Phanom.

Bangkok Christian College dominated their way to the U-18 Category A inter-school football championship, defeating defending champion Suan Kulap College 2-0 in the final of the Physical Education Department-Delinews Cup 2026, held at Suphachalasai Stadium on July 24, 2026.

In the semifinal, Bangkok Christian prevailed in a penalty shootout against Assumption University Thonburi, winning 7-6 after a 2-2 draw. Suan Kulap advanced by defeating Assumption University Sri Racha 3-1.

The championship match was tightly contested and appeared headed for a goalless draw, but Bangkok Christian broke the deadlock when substitute Pakorn Sutthiprapha scored in the 84th minute. In the 90+1st minute, Suan Kulap's Nanthapreecha Pramkanthun was sent off with a red card. Bangkok Christian sealed their victory in the 90+3rd minute when Phanupong Wanon added a second goal. The triumph marks Bangkok Christian's first U-18 Category A championship in 18 years, with their previous title coming in 2008.