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South African Fitness Coach Dies During Bangkok HYROX Event
A 41-year-old South African fitness coach collapsed and died during the HYROX Bangkok competition on August 13, with family requesting privacy as they investigate the circumstances.
Lost Cat Returns Home After 10 Years on Owner's Birthday
A tabby cat missing for a decade reunited with his Welsh family after locals spotted him living in a nearby shrub and brought him to a vet clinic, where his microchip revealed his identity—on his owner's 30th birthday.
Sister Seeks Missing Woman Last Seen in Dubai
A Thai woman named Sudaratana Prajchai, known as Um, has been missing in Dubai for three weeks after blocking all contact with her family, sparking concerns for her safety among relatives in Thailand.
Mae Sa Waterfall Closed as Chiang Mai Tightens Tourist Safety Measures
Chiang Mai authorities have closed Mae Sa Waterfall and tightened safety measures at popular tourism sites in Mae Rim District as flash flood risks increase during the rainy season.
Singer Eikk Bids Tearful Farewell to Late Friend Rain Virulkant
Singer Eikk Phromsorn tearfully bade farewell to late friend Rain Virulkant, a former RS Records artist, sharing memories of their 20-year friendship. Rain's private family funeral service will be held August 20 at a Bangkok church.
Death Tolls Climb in Indonesia and Colombia Earthquakes
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia's Flores Island killed at least 47 people on August 15, while a separate 7.4-magnitude quake in Colombia has claimed 294 lives with over 320 still missing.
Thai eFootball Team Advances Five Players in International Championship
Five Thai eFootball players advanced in the international Esports Championship 2026 at Ayutthaya, competing for a combined 500,000 baht prize pool against teams from eight regional countries.
Four Foreign Divers Found Safe After Samae San Rescue
Four foreign divers missing off Chonburi's Samae San were found safe Friday night after reaching Nam Sai Beach; they had been caught in strong currents during a technical dive training exercise.
Eight Dead, Five Missing After Gas Leak at Bangladesh Shipyard
At least eight workers died and five remain missing after a toxic gas leak at a Bangladesh shipbreaking yard in Chittagong while the facility was dismantling a former gas carrier. Authorities say safety procedures were neglected and the ves
Indonesia Lifts Tsunami Warning After 7.7 Quake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off East Nusa Tenggara Province early August 15, killing at least one person and prompting a brief tsunami warning that was lifted hours later.
Four Experienced Divers Missing Off Samed Island, Chonburi
Four experienced foreign divers went missing off Samed Island in Chonburi on August 14 during advanced technical diving training when they failed to surface at the scheduled time. Sea and air rescue teams were mobilized to search the area n
North Korea Threatens Stern Response to US-South Korea Drills
North Korea threatened unspecified retaliation against US-South Korea joint military drills scheduled for mid-August, with analysts predicting the regime may conduct additional missile tests ahead of the exercises.