On July 28, 2025, a 20-year-old female student at a prominent Udon Thani university posted on Facebook asking for advice on handling a situation involving a lecturer with inappropriate behavior and poor professional ethics. After filing a complaint with the university, she said more than two months had passed without receiving updates on the investigation or its progress, with administrators only telling her to wait patiently and not overthink the matter.

While waiting for the investigation, the student says she must continue attending classes at the same university and faces daily questioning, comments, and pressure from those around her. Some lecturers have questioned why she filed the complaint and made it a big issue. She reports feeling blamed and discussed negatively in front of her entire department, which has deeply affected her mental state.

The student emphasized that getting her money back was not the end of the matter for her. What she demands is correctness and fairness in the process, not just financial restitution. She decided to speak out because she wants society to understand that being a victim does not end when money is returned—the impact continues daily. She expressed sadness that the lecturer continues living normally, going out with senior students and working, while unaware students remain at risk.

Most recently, reporters spoke with Ms. A (pseudonym), 20, a student victim who provided evidence of messages from a 35-year-old English lecturer who requested a loan around midnight on July 15. The lecturer claimed his account wasn't working and said he needed money for food, promising to repay the next day. Out of respect for his position as a lecturer, the student transferred 3,000 baht. The lecturer claimed he didn't receive it, so she transferred another 3,000 baht. When he claimed the money still didn't arrive, she transferred an additional 4,000 baht. The lecturer only returned the funds after the student escalated the matter to the university rector, totaling 10,000 baht in transfers.

The story of comedian Som Chiang Samcha is heartbreaking—a powerful reminder that real life can be more dramatic than any soap opera. Recently appearing on the Khom Khom Story Podcast, Som Chiang, younger sister of Teng Thoet Thoing, opened up about the greatest wound of her life: choosing the wrong husband. Her ex-husband cheated on her while she was pregnant with their second child, and he eventually left her to build a new family with another woman. Som Chiang was forced to flee her home alone with her two young daughters and reached such depths of despair that she considered ending her life. However, she found the courage to fight on for her children, and that determination has sustained her to this day.

Som Chiang began by explaining that she was attracted to older men because she lacked a father figure, having lost her father as a child. She wanted a man who could be both husband and father to her. When she met a Chinese man ten years her senior, she was convinced after just two months of getting to know him that he was the one. Despite her mother's initial objection—warning that he was selfish and only cared about himself—Som Chiang was blinded by love and refused to listen.

The man had been married for six years before and desperately wanted children. Within two months of being with Som Chiang, she became pregnant, and he was overjoyed. However, she miscarried after two months. Three months later, she was pregnant again, and this time she gave birth to Jade. When Jade turned one, they wanted another child, hoping for a boy, but had another girl instead—Kim. At first, the husband was disappointed, but when Som Chiang was seven months pregnant, his behavior suddenly changed. He began coming home late.

When they finally talked, he confessed that he was in love with another woman. Som Chiang recalled: "My husband fell in love with a pregnant woman who was four months along. He said he felt sorry for her because her ex-husband was an alcoholic who abused her. He started taking care of her from month four of her pregnancy, and his care turned into love. He took her to give birth.

When that woman was seven months pregnant, her ex-husband discovered she was communicating with my husband. The ex gave her an ultimatum to choose. She chose my husband. My husband was delighted. He rented a room for her while I was already pregnant. Then he took her to deliver her baby—a boy—and he was very happy with that child, even though it wasn't his biologically. The baby looked a lot like the woman's ex-husband.

When I finally confronted him, he told me, 'Now you have your children. Your second one is almost here.'"

Som Chiang's journey from devastation to survival has become a testament to her resilience and her determination to provide for her daughters despite the betrayal and abandonment she endured.

Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) confirmed an unauthorized access incident affecting approximately 200,000 shareholders out of 5 million total users of its TSD Investor Portal. The incident was discovered on the evening of July 25, 2569, when staff detected abnormal behavior from a user who accessed the system through their own account but used a user profile editing method to extract data from other users in large quantities. TSD immediately closed the security vulnerability, suspended access to the affected system, and reported the incident to the Securities and Exchange Commission, data protection authorities, and cyber police for investigation.

The compromised personal data included names, dates of birth, ID numbers, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, securities company names, trading account numbers, bank names, and deposit account numbers. However, TSD confirmed that securities holdings data, share quantities, portfolio values, and securities trading transaction information were not breached, and no financial losses have been detected to date. The company notified all affected users via email and SMS, coordinated with securities firms and banks to enhance transaction monitoring, and reported the incident to all relevant regulatory authorities.

TSD IT expert Tiraphan Sanpakij clarified that the incident occurred only in the TSD Investor Portal website system and did not affect the newly launched Wiset application, which uses different technology with higher security standards. The Investor Portal has been in service for over 5 years, while Wiset was developed with modern technology and TSD plans to gradually migrate services to the new platform. TSD's system architecture separates the front-end display system, back-end data storage system, and trading/matching systems, with the back-end not directly connected to the internet, preventing unauthorized access to securities holding information.

A 70-year-old man with a healthy lifestyle—no smoking, no alcohol, regular exercise—was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer and subsequently died, prompting doctors to investigate an unexpected culprit: his insulated water bottle. Dr. Chien Cheng Hong, a hepatology and gastroenterology specialist, discussed the case on a television program, explaining that despite the patient's exemplary habits of regular eating, no smoking, no drinking, and consistent exercise, he developed large liver cancer after age 70 and died shortly after. When the family was sorting through his belongings, they discovered that the insulated water bottle he had used for years to drink water and brew tea was severely contaminated with mold inside.

Doctors recommend leaving bottle caps open to dry thoroughly to reduce mold risk. Dr. Chien Cheng Hong stated that after learning of this case, he became more cautious about using insulated bottles, now leaving the cap off after use to ensure complete dryness, as moisture promotes mold growth. He explained that many people immediately close the cap after washing out of concern about dust, but if moisture remains inside, mold can proliferate. Experts also recommend replacing insulated water bottles periodically, as some stains and mold are difficult to remove completely.

Food safety expert Tan Tun Shi emphasized that people should disassemble silicone seals and rubber gaskets daily from water bottles and insulated containers for thorough cleaning and complete drying, noting that air drying is more important than hot water sterilization. This is because aflatoxin, a toxin produced by certain molds, is heat-resistant. Tan Tun Shi also warned that ochratoxin is a toxin that may damage the kidneys, while aflatoxin may harm the liver. However, the original report presented an individual case study and expert recommendations without confirming that mold in the bottle was the definitive cause of the patient's liver cancer, instead highlighting the importance of maintaining cleanliness and ensuring regular-use containers are completely dry to reduce mold and toxin risks.

Deputy Prime Minister Sihsaket Phuangketkaew has ordered an investigation into allegations that Thai security personnel used excessive force against a Chinese citizen at a book fair event and removed him from the venue. Speaking at Sanam Luang on July 28 at 8 a.m., Sihsaket addressed the Chinese Embassy's public statement requesting Thailand to investigate the incident, saying he has ordered a fact-finding inquiry. When asked about Thai users posting critical comments on the Chinese Embassy's social media page, Sihsaket said the embassy had to clarify its position, but the actual facts must first be verified. He expressed understanding of the various concerns while emphasizing that establishing the truth and ensuring fairness to all parties would be preferable. Regarding whether Thailand needs to coordinate with the Chinese Embassy on the matter, Sihsaket stated that gathering the facts first is better, and further discussions can follow once the investigation results are known. He reiterated his commitment to ensuring fairness for all involved.

A 64-year-old retired national tennis player, beach tennis athlete, and prominent tennis coach who ran a well-known facility in Pattaya was found dead in his bedroom in Bang Lamung, Chachoengsao. Police issued a murder warrant on July 28 after gathering sufficient evidence linking a Myanmar national to the killing, citing intentional homicide charges. The suspect, whose name was not disclosed, previously worked at the victim's residence and disappeared about one month before the body was discovered with a knife near the bed.

Investigators from Nong Prue Police Station and Chachoengsao Provincial Police launched a manhunt, searching hideouts in Pluak Daeng and Bo Win districts but found no trace of the suspect. Authorities are coordinating with Myanmar's military to prevent the suspect from escaping across the border at Mae Sod.