The Fine Arts Department has announced the discovery of two ancient gold rings bearing Brahmi script inscriptions, estimated at approximately 2,000 years old, found at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Samoe Phloe subdistrict, Ban Lad district, Phetchaburi province. The rings were discovered among skeleton remains labeled as skeleton number 4.

On July 3, 2026, the Department of Thai and Oriental Languages Epigraphy at Silpakorn University officially presented the inscription reading. According to Dr. Uther Wongsathit, instructor of the Thai and Oriental Languages Epigraphy program, the inscription on the ring reads "Pusarakhita," a Sanskrit-derived word in Prakrit meaning "of Pusyarakshita" (Pali: Pussarakkṭitasŝ, Sanskrit: Puṣyarakṣitasŷ). This translates to "he who is protected by the star Pushya" and corresponds to the Sanskrit name Puṣyarakṣita, which refers to a name found in ancient India.

The reading aligns with the characteristic features of Brahmi script from the 5th-7th centuries Buddhist era, with distinct letter formations that provide valuable linguistic and historical context. The discovery represents significant evidence of trade, cultural exchange, and contact between the Suvarnabhumi region and ancient India during the early historical period, unearthed from an archaeological site in Thailand.

On July 3, police responded to a reported knife attack with serious injuries at a home in Nong Phrong village, Buriram's Muang district. Officers found 57-year-old Saiyan lying face-down in the middle of a village road with severe lacerations to his neck from a sharp weapon. He was rushed to Buriram Hospital in critical condition, struggling to breathe and pressing his hand against the wound.

The perpetrator, 41-year-old Kanying, the homeowner's son-in-law, waited at the village headman's office to turn himself in. According to witness Boonma, 61, Saiyan had come running for help, bleeding heavily and asking him to call emergency responders. Saiyan explained he had been slashed with a knife.

Saiyan's girlfriend, Linda Wensfein, 60, explained that Saiyan had moved into her home over seven years ago after her foreign husband's death, though she had repeatedly asked him to leave. She said that whenever he drank, he became violent toward her, resulting in several hospital stays, but he refused to leave.

According to Kanying's account, during the incident Saiyan was drinking with him and became verbally aggressive with Linda, then grabbed a large knife to attack her. Kanying immediately intervened to stop him, and during the struggle over the weapon, Saiyan was slashed in the neck before running out to seek help from neighbors.

Linada credited Kanying with saving her life, stating that without his intervention she might have been killed. She is calling for justice for her son-in-law and has announced she will completely sever ties with Saiyan. Kanying has apologized for the incident, claiming he acted in self-defense and to protect his mother-in-law, attributing his actions to being intoxicated at the time.

At 6:30 p.m. on July 3, 2569, police in Mueang Udon Thani received a report of a man assaulting his wife and mother-in-law, both with severe facial injuries, in a lane in Ban Chan subdistrict. Officers and rescue volunteers quickly arrived at the scene.

They found a 17-year-old woman, identified as Ms. Maid (pseudonym), with a swollen face holding her 6-month-old son, alongside her 33-year-old mother, Ms. Nee (pseudonym), also with facial injuries but more severe, with bleeding from her left ear. Local officials and residents administered first aid. The suspect, 37-year-old Mr. Man, the woman's husband, fled the scene but was apprehended by police 500 meters away.

Mr. Man confessed to punching his wife and mother-in-law after waking up and not finding them at home. He assumed they had fled to the mother's house and followed them there. When the mother-in-law threatened to report him for taking a minor, he said he lost control and struck them. He admitted to being unemployed but earning money by fishing and selling the catch. He acknowledged using methamphetamine once three days prior and drinking alcohol daily, accepting full responsibility for his actions.

Ms. Maid stated she is regularly beaten by her husband without provocation, even while holding their child. Her mother confirmed her daughter was severely attacked, forcing her to flee home with the baby. They were gathering firewood when her son-in-law arrived and continuously punched her daughter's face.

Police took both victims to the hospital and detained Mr. Man, pressing charges for assault and drug possession while continuing the investigation.

A 26-year-old soldier with the 41st Infantry Battalion died at 7:00 PM on July 3rd after his motorcycle collided with a parked timber truck on Highway 41 in Tham Yai subdistrict, Thung Song district, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Pol. Capt. Pholkrit Singsuwan from Thung Song Police Station received the report of the fatal accident and proceeded to investigate along with Prachachart Foundation rescue units.

At the scene, authorities found the body of Sergeant Major Thawatchai, 26, with severe lacerations to his face and torso. Nearby, his motorcycle lay overturned behind the fully-loaded timber truck.

According to initial investigation, Thawatchai was riding his motorcycle along the highway when he encountered the parked timber truck. He struck the truck at full speed, causing his body to impact the logs on the vehicle. He was killed instantly. Officials are contacting the victim's family, and the truck driver will be interrogated further for legal proceedings.

On July 3, 2025, police under the command of Chiang Rai Provincial Police Commander Pol. Lt. Col. Manop Senakul and Deputy Commander Pol. Maj. Passakorn Thawachchiang-kul conducted an interdiction operation against drug traffickers smuggling methamphetamine from the Chiang Rai border area in Chiang Saen District through Wieng Chiang Rung District. Officers spotted two pickup trucks heading toward an evasion route and attempted to intercept them, but the suspects opened fire. Police returned fire in self-defense, resulting in a gunfight lasting over five minutes. One male suspect was shot and wounded, while another fled. Police took the injured suspect into custody and transported him to hospital.

A search of the black four-door Toyota Vigo truck revealed 14 sacks of ice weighing approximately 500 kilograms hidden inside.

In a separate operation in Mae Jan District, Mae Jan Police Station officers conducted a raid on a residence in Moo 19, Sri Kham Subdistrict following reports of drug activity. They discovered a cardboard box outside containing 10 kilograms of ice, along with a .22 caliber firearm and ammunition. The homeowner's 38-year-old son, who owned the items, had fled before police arrived. Officers are pursuing further arrest efforts.

On July 3, 2569, authorities in Nakhon Pathom announced the dismantling of a major drug trafficking network and the capture of gang leader Suphapisit Jirichit, alias "James Wat Lao Tao." The operation yielded over 22,000 methamphetamine tablets, 38 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, and a firearm.

The investigation began on July 2 at 8 p.m. when police arrested Somjet (Dum) Bunnya-aphichat, 50, while preparing to deliver methamphetamine to customers in Tak Kong Subdistrict, Muang Nakhon Pathom. Initial searches found 2,021 methamphetamine tablets and 92 grams of crystal methamphetamine on his person, along with a positive drug urine test.

During interrogation, Somjet confessed that his drugs came from Suphapisit, also known as "James Wat Lao Tao," who distributed to teenagers and retail customers from his home in Don Tum District, Nakhon Pathom.

Integrated task force officers surrounded and raided the residence, finding Suphapisit asleep inside. The search of the home uncovered 69 methamphetamine tablets, 3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a digital scale, and two mobile phones.

In a Honda CRV parked outside, officers discovered two large suitcases—one black and one red. The black suitcase contained crystal methamphetamine in 19 one-kilogram packages branded "GUANYINWANG" (total 19kg). The red suitcase held 20 packages of the same brand totaling 19.4kg, bringing the total crystal methamphetamine seized to 38.4 kilograms. Additionally, 10 bundles of methamphetamine tablets totaling 20,200 pills were found.

A search of a Nissan March sedan revealed a Glock 26 automatic handgun (9mm), 10 rounds of ammunition, and a holster.

Suphapisit faces charges for drug distribution and possession with intent to sell Category 1 narcotics (methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine) for commercial purposes, drug use, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Police indicated the investigation would expand to higher-level suppliers, with provincial authorities ordering the pursuit of additional suspects.