Spectators at Saphan Hin Public Park were still buzzing from the roar of engines at the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand 2025 weekend when an astonishing scene turned adrenaline into alarm. Just after the last high-speed laps on August 18, a man nonchalantly strolled onto the very stretch of asphalt that moments earlier had hosted racing cars hurtling at dangerous speeds — a move that could easily have ended in tragedy. The moment was captured and shared on TikTok by user @kktheerakan, whose footage quickly spread across social feeds. In the clip you can see the man walking along the track as if he’s out for a casual evening promenade, while race crew members sprint into action like heroes in oil-streaked overalls. Staff tried to usher him away; he resisted; they eventually managed to pull him clear of harm’s way. “A life-threatening scene… don’t even try it. Luckily, the crew managed…
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Luang Por Alongkot Denies Resignation as Donation Storm Swirls Around Lop Buri Temple At 4:00 pm on August 18, a quiet visit by Somporn Somakheng, the caretaker of Wat Phra Baht Nam Phu, set off another round of headlines from Lop Buri. Somporn met with the temple’s abbot, Phra Ratchawisutthiprachanat — more popularly known as Luang Por Alongkot — amid growing rumors that the revered monk had tendered his resignation amid controversy over how donations have been handled at the temple. Instead of handing in a formal resignation, Luang Por Alongkot chose to speak directly to the public — via a video message relayed to reporters at Amarin TV — to put the record straight. “I have not stepped down,” he said calmly, asking devotees and the curious alike to stay calm. He added that any decision about his future would come only after careful consideration and for valid reasons,…
Move aside, Manhattan and Mayfair — Bangkok just pulled off a glow-up so dramatic it deserves its own soundtrack. In Time Out’s 2025 global ranking of the Best Cities for Gen Z, the Thai capital clinched the top spot, beating out iconic urban heavyweights and proving that when it comes to the next generation, Bangkok isn’t just in the conversation — it’s leading it. The verdict came from a survey of more than 18,500 locals and a panel of experts who measured what actually matters to Gen Z: happiness, affordability, community, culture and the day-to-day quality of life. The results? Bangkok scored a whopping 84% for happiness among young residents and 71% said the city is affordable — not only because rent and food are reasonable, but because the city gives young people the freedom to live life on their own terms. “Bangkok didn’t just win; it dominated. It’s a…
In a session that mixed judicial gravity with a whiff of courtroom drama, the Committee of Judicial Affairs convened on August 18 at the Ratchaburi Direkrit Room in the Justice Court Building on Ratchadamnoen Road to tackle a string of high-profile misconduct cases. Presided over by Supreme Court President Chanakarn Theeravejpolkul, the committee waded through allegations that ranged from petty spite to outright corruption and physical assault—each matter raising questions about public trust in Thailand’s judiciary. The little case that got a reprimand—then nothing First on the agenda was an internal spat: a judicial official accused of filing an unfounded lawsuit against a fellow committee member. The committee judged this a minor breach of judicial ethics and recommended a formal reprimand. But the twist? The official had already left government service, so the proposed punishment was ultimately waived. It’s a reminder that timing—and employment status—can be as decisive as the…
On August 18, the Pheu Thai Party dug in its heels and publicly threw its full weight behind the suspended prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as the countdown to the Constitutional Court’s decision on a leaked audio clip accelerates. With the court’s ruling expected on August 29, party leaders moved quickly to calm nerves, quash rumours and insist they’re not bracing for political collapse — even as Thailand watches closely. Visuth Chainaroon, Pheu Thai list-MP and the party’s chief government whip, painted a picture of confidence rather than crisis. According to Visuth, MPs remain unworried about the forthcoming judgment and are united in their belief that Paetongtarn’s private conversation with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen was meant to protect national interests and preserve stability amid growing tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. In short: what some critics call a scandal, Pheu Thai calls context. Visuth was at pains to stress that party…
In a result that sent ripples through Thailand’s civic chat rooms and comment sections, the State Audit Office (SAO) was crowned the country’s most transparent and integrous independent government agency in the Office of Integrity and Transparency Assessment’s (ITA) 2025 rankings. The award, handed out at a ceremony on 15 August, looked impressive on paper — but many Thais scratched their heads and asked: can a watchdog also be the subject of serious construction controversy? Top performers — and the big picture The ITA, which operates under the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), evaluated 8,317 government units for the 2025 fiscal year. The national average nudged up to 93.82 points — a 0.77-point rise from last year and comfortably above the anti-corruption master plan benchmark. In the category of independent organisations the top five were: State Audit Office (SAO) — 94.64 points Election Commission of Thailand (ECT) — 93.47 points National…
It was a quiet afternoon in Trang province until Phinyo’s meal on the front porch turned into an unexpected wildlife documentary. The 74-year-old homeowner looked up when her daughter called out, only to find that their house had a very unwelcome guest: a large snake slipping under the family wardrobe. What started as a routine encounter quickly became the kind of neighbourhood headline that gets everyone peeking out their windows. At first glance the reptile was mistaken for a golden tree snake, a common sight for locals. But this was no ordinary visitor. Rescue workers later identified the intruder as a female king cobra — an impressive, and potentially dangerous, find. Measuring about one metre long and weighing roughly one kilogram, the snake was calm but unmistakably regal in appearance. For Phinyo, who has seen many species over the years as the wife of a former soldier, this was the…
At about 8:00pm on the evening of August 18, a routine drive along the Udon Thani–Sakon Nakhon Road turned into something out of an action movie — except it had a surprisingly lucky ending. A white Isuzu pickup, registration ป 5179 Udon Thani, flipped over several times in Mueang Nong Han district, leaving a trail of twisted metal, a badly damaged traffic sign and a felled tree. Miraculously, the driver walked away with only a minor head wound. The man, the tiles and the talisman The injured motorist was identified as 32‑year‑old former traffic officer Phong Sakon, better known to friends as “Oung.” Locals who rushed to help pulled him from the wreck and took him to Udon Thani Centre Hospital, where medics treated a small head injury and released him after observation. Phong, smiling amid the chaos, gave reporters an explanation that mixed practicality with devotion: he had been…
Thailand’s underground cockfighting world just got a headline-grabbing jolt: a champion rooster named Fakhamram — fresh from an earth-shaking victory at Kaew Khok Krot stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima — has been sold for a jaw-dropping 6.5 million baht. The sale came hot on the heels of a five-round, multimillion-baht showdown on Sunday, August 17, that featured two elite birds and a prize pot so enormous it felt more like a sporting spectacle than a traditional fight: 125.1 million baht. The epic clash: Fakhamram vs. Jao Kaotao Under the lights at Kaew Khok Krot, Fakhamram — representing Richa Farm — faced off against Jao Kaotao of Ban Suan Nong B White Rooster Farm in a match that had the crowd holding its collective breath. Both birds fought under the customary rules for high-stakes matches: spurs and gaffs wrapped, five bruising rounds, and drama to spare. Fakhamram set the tone early, landing…
If you thought a trip to Lotus Mall in Tak Province was going to be a quiet errand run, think again. On August 18, a scene straight out of a heist movie — minus the cinematic finesse — unfolded at Wang Tokang Gold Shop when a 28-year-old man allegedly tried to make off with a one-baht gold necklace. The suspect, identified as Thanapol from Mueang district, reportedly walked into the store acting like a customer, but staff quickly grew suspicious and raised the alarm. Security and police were already on the mall floor conducting routine checks when a sharp cry cut through the hum of shoppers. Store employee Onchuda Sukla shouted for help, which set into motion a swift response. Police Colonel Sitthichai Yimyuan and his team were among the officers who joined in apprehending Thanapol as he attempted to flee the scene clutching the necklace. Although he made a…