On August 5, 2569, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) apprehended a 57-year-old woman identified as Ms. A at a school in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya, following a warrant issued by the Central Tax Court on July 10. She faces charges of unlawfully issuing tax invoices without proper authorization.

The Revenue Department filed a complaint after discovering that the company, where Ms. A was listed as a signatory director, had issued 535 fraudulent invoices totaling 129,991,984.95 baht in damages, including taxes, penalties, and surcharges. The scheme involved using other people's identity cards to register multiple shell companies and obtain VAT registration numbers, then issuing fake invoices to allow other business operators to claim false tax credits on nonexistent transactions.

Investigators found no evidence of actual business operations at the registered address. When officers attempted to contact Ms. A for clarification, she did not respond, leading to an arrest warrant. During questioning, Ms. A denied all charges, claiming she did not know the company and had never served as a director. She alleged that in 2558, a woman hired her as a maid for 5,000 baht monthly and asked her to sign documents, requesting her identity card for salary transfers. Ms. A stated she never reviewed the documents and was unaware her card would be misused. She was taken into custody pending further legal proceedings.

A Facebook user posted a warning after alleging she was sexually assaulted by a foreign passenger on a flight returning to Thailand from Dubai. The woman, traveling with her 4-year-old daughter, said the incident began when the man rested his hand on the armrest of her seat. After she fell asleep due to medication, she awoke feeling hands on her and a wet sensation, later discovering marks on her pants. When confronted, the man admitted to the act and apologized, but the woman had police arrest him upon landing. Thai Airways staff members noticed the stains on her pants, confirming the severity of the incident. The victim has since filed a formal complaint with Don Mueang Police and submitted her pants as evidence for DNA testing. She emphasized she was not wearing revealing clothing and urged female travelers, especially those traveling alone or with children, to remain vigilant.

On August 5, 2569, at Parliament, Sakoltee Patthiyakul, a Democrat Party list MP and vice chair of the parliamentary health committee, received complaints from affected patients regarding inaccurate medical data in the Doctorready app system. The complaints cover incorrect treatment records, health screening information, disease diagnoses, and medication histories, with some cases involving billing and medication charges dating back since 2561 to the present.

Sakoltee stated that the committee will invite affected patients to testify and will also summon Public Health Minister Pattana Prompattanapanit for information. The Public Health Ministry indicated a two-week investigation period, with further clarity expected at the committee meeting on August 27.

"This problem has damaged public trust in the government, and we must find whoever is responsible, whether the data entry errors were intentional or not," Sakoltee said.

Raphasit Phattarasiraichaisin, vice chair of the Justice Recovery Foundation, stated that patients have been harmed by erroneous data in both the Doctorready app and government systems. The foundation previously filed complaints with the Public Health Ministry and is now bringing additional complaints to the health committee to investigate all related dimensions, including inviting the Public Health Minister, permanent secretary, public health officials, the app developers, and the Personal Data Protection Committee to clarify their roles.

One affected patient reported that after the incident, his mother was threatened by hospital staff over the phone to prevent him from filing a case or making complaints, causing the family to fear for their safety.

On August 5, 2026, WiseSite (Thailand) Ltd., organizer of the Thailand Social Government Awards, announced the names of 50 government agencies recognized as 'Outstanding Government Entity on Social Media' for exemplary communication on social platforms.

The awards program developed a 'Social Metric for Government' framework based on the concept of public trust in government institutions (Public Trust) to promote and establish social media communication standards across the public sector. The evaluation criteria encompassed three key dimensions: relevance and alignment with institutional mission (Relevance), consistency in communication (Consistency), and appropriate responsiveness (Responsiveness).

Statistical data were collected from primary social media platforms used by government agencies covering more than 300 entities over a 12-month period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. More than 50 key factors were analyzed to ensure comprehensive measurement criteria. A diverse committee of advisors and judges from various fields conducted final deliberation to identify 50 government agencies that demonstrated outstanding and complete performance.

The awards serve not only to honor excellence but also represent a crucial step in establishing modern-era government communication practices and building sustainable relationships and public trust. As society faces rapid misinformation and disinformation, government social media platforms have become the frontline for delivering accurate and reliable information.

Fifty winning agencies include the Department of Internal Trade, Department of Community Development, Department of Medical Services, Disease Control Department, Department of Meteorology, Department of Business Development, Fine Arts Department, Department of International Trade Promotion, Department of Cultural Promotion, Department of Industrial Promotion, the ministries of Defense, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Sports, Social Development and Human Security, Higher Education/Science/Research and Innovation, Commerce, Culture, and Public Health, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Army, Air Force, Navy, and various military and police command bodies.

Actress and singer Mai Charoenpura has scheduled a press conference for August 6 to address false Facebook posts that have seriously damaged her reputation and public image. Her personal manager previously demanded removal of the posts, images, and shares, threatening legal action against those responsible. Public figure Bin Banlueruedee went live to defend Mai, confirming that her mother does not live in a nursing home and emphasizing that Mai is an exemplary daughter who has always cared for her mother properly. He described the false reports as a severe emotional attack that has created public misunderstanding. Mai will hold a press conference on Thursday, August 6, 2025, at 3 p.m., appearing with her mother Vibhakorn Sontikul and her personal manager to present all facts and discuss legal action taken in response to the incident, ensuring the public receives accurate information.

On August 5, 2569, a group of female victims brought evidence to seek help from Colonel Dr. Thanakrit Chitaririyarat, chairman of the Thanakrit Law Group, after alleging a police officer from the investigation unit in Songkhla province threatened and forced them to film explicit videos sold to underground groups. The victims claim the officer had backing from his superiors, with more than 20 people affected.

One victim, identified as Ms. A, an ex-girlfriend of the officer, revealed she was forced into a two-year relationship after being secretly filmed. Throughout their time together, she was filmed during intimate moments, which she tried to delete. When she accessed the officer's phone, she discovered he frequently filmed women. On May 31, the officer was involved in a car accident where approximately 10 mobile phones and various drugs including methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine spilled out. Ms. A managed to retrieve one phone, which contained explicit videos of numerous women, with the youngest victim being only 4 years old. She then traced all the victims in the footage before filing a report on June 2.

According to Ms. A, the police station opened an investigation on June 4 and reassigned the officer to Songkhla Provincial Police for only three days before he returned to his original position. She claims he has threatened victims to withdraw their complaints, warning he would take action against their homes, and he continues performing his duties normally.

Coordinator Chanthath Rinnapakonn revealed that in one case involving a 14-year-old victim, the officer allegedly raided her home during a drug investigation into her brother. Finding nothing illegal, he allegedly threatened the victim that unless she consented to sexual abuse and filming, both her brother and mother would face charges.

Colonel Dr. Thanakrit Chitaririyarat stated that all victims have filed reports, but the case has made no progress. The phone retrieved contains multiple secret chat groups with numerous explicit videos offered for sale at varying prices. He plans to take the victims to the Technology Crime Investigation Bureau for prosecution and to the Justice Ministry for witness protection. He has also petitioned the National Police Commander to issue an order dismissing the officer from service, as any investigation or transfer would not address the gravity of the crimes.