Twelve-year-old Thai-Chinese golfer Yubo Chen, competing for the first time, fired a 5-under-par 67 to claim the solo lead in the boys' division after the opening round on Friday, 14 August 2025. Chen birdied holes 11, 16, and 18, and picked up three more birdies at holes 2, 4, and 8 while recording one bogey at hole 1. Hung Yu Liu of China and Ratchavich Ratchatchayan of Thailand both finished one shot back with matching 3-under-par 69s. Chen reflected on his round: "I played well; my putting was inconsistent, but I focused on staying in the fairway and executing solid short game shots. Next round I'll try to be patient, give myself more opportunities, and aim for a top-5 finish."

In the girls' division, 13-year-old Pimpnara Kulavanich opened with a 5-under-par 67 for the sole lead after collecting five birdies at holes 10, 11, 17, 2, and 4 from a start at hole 10. Richie Kittivatakul and Kirana Batpannatana held second place at 4-under-par 68, while Kachkorn Nimnuean of Ratchaburi posted 3-under-par 69 for fourth. Kulavanich said afterward: "I didn't hit many fairways today, but my approach shots landed close enough to give me birdie putts. For the remaining two rounds, I'll play with more focus." Nimnuean added: "The front nine went well; I made three birdies and an eagle at the par-4 14th. The back nine was tougher with strong wind, and my putting suffered, costing me two bogeys. Next round I'll focus on better tee shots to control my game better."

The tournament, held for the second year, features 120 international juniors (72 boys, 48 girls) and is supported by the Thailand Sports Authority, National Sports Development Fund, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Global Golf Management, Thailand Domestic Power, and Alpine Golf Resort Chiang Mai. Champions in both divisions advance to the full AJGA season, with top-5 finishers earning stars toward AJGA eligibility.

Thai and foreign authorities have issued a warning about individuals impersonating police and immigration officers. The public is advised to request identification cards, take photos or videos, and verify credentials before allowing anyone to conduct inspections. If in doubt, contact local government agencies to confirm the officer's legitimacy.

The warning follows an incident in Ban Khai District, Rayong Province, where a group dressed as police officers impersonated immigration inspectors and forced Chinese workers to buy charitable donation cards, threatening to bring in real officers if they refused. Some workers also reported missing belongings after the group left. Police are investigating and gathering evidence for prosecution.

On August 14, Deputy Immigration Commissioner Prinya Klinkaset announced that the Immigration Bureau Region 3 commander has ordered Rayong immigration and local police to conduct an urgent investigation. The public and foreigners are reminded they have the right to request ID verification from anyone claiming to be a police or immigration officer, and may photograph or record interactions. Officials emphasized the Bureau does not solicit donations or sell charitable cards.

Foreigners unable to speak Thai should contact trusted individuals, employers, or local government agencies to verify claims. The Police Care application includes a "verify fake police" function to check if someone is a legitimate officer. The National Police Office prioritizes preventing impersonation fraud that harms public confidence. Anyone with information about such fraud can report it to the Immigration Bureau hotline at 1178.

A secondary school in Suphan Buri Province has alerted police after a male student posted an image of a bullet in a LINE group chat on the morning of August 14, raising concerns about potential copycat behaviour. The school, worried about possible dangerous incidents, requested police assistance to investigate. Don Jedi Police Station responded immediately with officers to the school. The student who posted the image and his parents were called in for questioning. A search of the student's bag found no weapons or ammunition. Initial findings suggest the student obtained the bullet image from social media, shared it carelessly, and then forwarded it in the group chat. The school has since counselled the student on his behaviour and notified his parents.

On August 14, the Maritime State Security Center and Chonburi Provincial Police received reports of four foreign divers missing while diving off Samed Island in Satahib District, Chonburi Province. Nathwut Anuyottha, the district chief, immediately traveled to assess the situation and prepare rescue operations.

According to initial information, the dive boat named Jer Pawdee Tour departed from Varasinhth Bridge in Samed at around 10:00 a.m., carrying eight tourists and five dive instructors. The group headed to a dive site called Rong Khon Rong Nang, though precise coordinates have not been confirmed.

Four tourists descended for Technical Diving training around 15:00, the scheduled return time. When they failed to surface, instructors searched the area but found no trace. The boat captain then contacted the Maritime State Security Center for assistance.

The four missing divers are foreign nationals: one British, two Americans, and one of unconfirmed nationality. Their names, ages, exact coordinates, and dive depth are still being verified. According to Suphichaya Karkid, 45, the girlfriend of one missing diver, all four are experienced and certified divers, with some holding instructor-level qualifications. This dive was intended as advanced technical diving training.

Suphichaya explained that at the scheduled time, divers should have sent a marker or signal to the surface so the captain could locate their exit point. When no such signal appeared, the captain and crew began searching but found nothing. She received a call around 15:00 reporting they had searched for about thirty minutes without success, prompting officials to mobilize both sea and air rescue teams. A helicopter conducted at least one aerial survey in the evening.

Of the eight tourists on the boat, four were the missing technical divers. The other four were doing shallower dives and were returned to shore, after which the boat resumed the search. Other dive operators also joined the effort. Suphichaya indicated the divers likely descended at a familiar dive site at approximately 40 meters depth, though exact coordinates remain unconfirmed.

On August 14, after the completion of a memorial service for Kreiang Kalptinanth, former Interior Ministry official, held at the For Thai Party office in Ubon Ratchathani, former PM Phaethaongtarn Shinawatra invited PM Anuthine Chanyaweerakul, the current Interior Minister, to join ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra for a meal. Anuthine sat at the center of the table with Thaksin and Phaethaongtarn seated on either side, along with former PM Somchai Wongsawat. Anuthine then walked Thaksin to his car, where they had a brief conversation. Thaksin asked, "Where will you go next, Prime Minister?" and Anuthine replied, "I'm heading back." Before Thaksin got into the vehicle, Anuthine bowed respectfully at the elder statesman's feet.

On August 14, 2025, at Songkhla Provincial Court, prosecutors brought Chananpat Naksham, Songkhla parliamentarian from the Kraithum Party, to face charges of organizing illegal online gambling, promoting and advertising gambling websites, and soliciting others to participate. The charges relate to activities between February 8 and 24, 2022, involving the defendant and co-accused Natthawut, who remains at large, along with six others previously convicted in case number Or.281/2565. Additionally, six more defendants identified as Chuthamaad, Kittiphan, Natthanant, Chaiyanrong, Natthawut, and Patipat were also previously convicted in the same case.

All 12 defendants operated online gambling websites narnia99.com and www.narnia77.com, offering multiple betting options including baccarat, online slots, football betting, and lottery games, violating Thailand's Gambling Act. The defendant served as operator and website owner with management authority, while Natthawut acted as manager overseeing finances and staff who served as administrators and customer service agents. The illegal operation originated from Koh Hong Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.

When the defendant met with investigators on July 17, 2024, he denied the allegations and was released on temporary bail. Today, prosecutors formally filed charges with the court. The court accepted the charges and granted the defendant temporary release after he posted a bail guarantee. A hearing is scheduled for September 29, 2025.