A woman using the alias "B" posted a warning on social media at 7:12 p.m. on August 3, 2025, after being sexually assaulted aboard a flight from Dubai to Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport. The perpetrator was a 30-year-old Pakistani man, and a case is currently under investigation.

B disclosed that she was traveling from Dubai with her 4-year-old daughter. As the plane departed Dubai, the man placed his hand on the armrest of her seat, which struck her as odd. She later fell asleep with her daughter. While sleeping, she felt a hand touching her right buttock and noticed wetness, but initially thought nothing of it since she was covered by a blanket. After sitting up for a while, she noticed the man staring at her continuously and playing with the screen on her armrest.

About an hour and a half before landing in Thailand, B informed a flight attendant of what had happened. The attendant called the man over, and he admitted to the assault, crying and apologizing. B refused to accept his apology and requested police to board the plane and take him into custody for prosecution.

B revealed that a Thai airline employee discovered semen stains on her pants, which shocked her further and made her realize the assault had progressed to completion. She had taken sleeping medication at the beginning of the flight to adjust to the time difference, which caused her to sleep deeply.

B explained that she had originally been assigned a seat next to the man, but seeing he was male, she swapped seats with her daughter to sit in the man's row instead, placing her daughter in her original seat. She expressed horror at the thought of what might have happened had she let her daughter sit in the original seat. Throughout the seven-hour flight after the incident, she felt deeply traumatized.

B confirmed that Tourism Police, the Immigration Bureau, and Don Mueang Police are currently handling the case. The perpetrator remains detained at the Immigration Bureau. She vowed to pursue the case to its fullest extent and seek damages. Authorities stated they will proceed with prosecution and remand the suspect in custody.

Police in Ban Fang district, Khon Kaen province, arrested Thanchoet, 20, and Sittichai, 21, on August 3, 2569 (2026) for allegedly assaulting a 39-year-old woman. According to the victim's account, she was exercising around Bueng Swang pond when two young men on an unregistered white-and-blue Honda Wave motorcycle dragged her toward a public restroom with intent to sexually assault her. Police arrived and prevented the attack, though the suspects initially fled.

Investigators later discovered CCTV footage showing the two men dragging the woman into the restroom. When detectives showed the victim photos of the suspects, she positively identified Thanchoet as one of the attackers. During interrogation, Thanchoet confessed that he and Sittichai had been drinking and riding around when they spotted the woman sitting alone by the water. He admitted they forcibly dragged her toward the restroom, but fled when someone approached. Fearing prosecution, Thanchoet filed a false report claiming he had been robbed of his phone and cash, hoping police would not investigate further.

After the victim confirmed the identities of both men during a formal identification procedure, police charged them with attempted sexual assault and unlawful confinement. Both suspects were transferred to the public prosecutor for prosecution.

After a viral video showed patrol officers beating a teenage boy until he bled, Ban Pet Police Station has suspended the officers from patrol duty and assigned them to other duties while an investigation proceeds. Major Phakaphoomi Detcharoensilp, the station commander, disclosed on August 3 that the victim filed a complaint on August 1. The victim has not yet been able to identify which officer or unit was responsible, only that it was a police officer. The victim underwent injury examination at a hospital and will be called for detailed follow-up testimony once ready. A fact-finding committee chaired by Deputy Commander Chonthum Nilthamorn has been established with a 15-day deadline for conclusions. Several officers on duty that night were questioned and placed on temporary suspension from patrol work, reassigned to other station duties pending the completion of the investigation. Preliminary investigation found the victim was part of a group that had been at the marsh location for some time, but the exact duration is unclear. Authorities are still determining whether the group was making noise, as residents in the Nong Khoet Marsh area had called police that night reporting a group of youths gathered there drinking alcohol.

The Peruvian Embassy in Thailand and Siam Paragon are hosting a Peruvian Traditional Dance Flashmob to commemorate the 205th anniversary of Peru's independence on August 4th at Park Paragon, M Floor, Siam Paragon, from 5:00 PM. The event showcases three iconic Peruvian dances: Marinera Nortena (Peru's national dance), Valicha, and Danza de Tijeras (Scissors Dance).

Marinera Nortena is celebrated as Peru's national dance, known for its graceful movements, lively rhythm, and subtle courtship storytelling between men and women. The performances will feature the distinctive sound of the Peruvian cajón and are presented by Sol y Luna Peruvian Dance School from Japan. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn basic Marinera steps and participate in flashmob activities.

Valicha, one of Cusco's most famous traditional songs and dances, will be performed in vibrant indigenous costumes reflecting the joy and cultural richness of the Andes. The highlight will be Danza de Tijeras (Scissors Dance), a distinctive Peruvian highland performance UNESCO recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. The performance will be showcased by Joseph Paucarima, a renowned Peruvian scissors dancer based in Spain, demonstrating exceptional technique, strength, and endurance. The Peruvian Embassy invites all interested individuals to experience the charm, beauty, and diversity of Peruvian culture on August 4th, 2025 at 5:00 PM at Park Paragon.

Dr. Panth Permsakcdi revealed on August 3 that the Erasmus+ Programme has approved funding for two education cooperation projects: BRIDGE and BrighT. Both projects aim to create prototypes for reforming Thailand's higher education system that can be scaled nationwide in the future, rather than simply developing individual university curricula.

The two projects serve complementary roles. BRIDGE, led by Burapha University and funded with €694,302.81 over three years, focuses on producing highly skilled workforce by creating interdisciplinary curricula linking science, engineering, and management to develop "scientist leaders" capable of driving innovation and managing change. BrighT, headed by Mahidol University and receiving €883,556.83 over four years, aims to strengthen universities' role in advancing Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) model through management systems, curriculum development, and industry partnerships.

Dr. Panth emphasized that BRIDGE addresses a gap in Thai science and engineering education by moving beyond narrow specialization to develop leaders who work across disciplines, understand business, and create innovations with industry partners. BrighT establishes national governance mechanisms including a BCG Higher Education Council, develops BCG competency frameworks aligned with Europe's GreenComp standard, and creates five regional centers of excellence to strengthen provincial universities and reduce urban-rural inequality.

On August 3, the Phromsawang family, led by Pat-Pattaranya Phromsawang, the daughter of the late master, organized a merit-making ceremony to honor Phloen Phromdan, this year marking two years since his passing. Phloen Phromdan was honored as a National Artist in the performing arts category (traditional Thai luk thung music) in 2012 and created numerous iconic songs including "Cham Thung," "Bun Pi Thi Nong Rak," and many others. The family announced a free concert series titled "Remembering Two Years of the Late King of Spoken Song, Phloen Phromdan, National Artist" to be held at Wat Swaang Arom in Nakhon Pathom from August 28 to September 6, 2026.

The ceremony was presided over by Luang Pho Pae, abbot of Wat Swaang Arom, alongside Boripen Chaiyphoomi, chairman of the Thai Luk Thung Singers Association, and Tosapol Himpan, chairman of the Thai Luk Thung Singers Association. Notable luk thung artists including Rung Suriya, Aud Fourses, Damrong Wongtong, and others participated as honorary speakers. After the merit-making ceremony and alms offering to the monks, T-One Organize Company donated 100,000 baht to Phloen's family.

Boripen Chaiyphoomi expressed honor in organizing the tribute, noting that Phloen was a transformative figure who pioneered the genre and created its distinctive characteristics. Tosapol Himpan added that some twenty artists would participate in performances throughout the ten-day event to celebrate Phloen's musical legacy. Pat-Pattaranya Phromsawang extended gratitude to all who continue to remember her father's contributions and invited everyone to attend the memorial concert series.