The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy (OTPS) revealed that Thailand's export and import price indices for June 2025 continued to grow compared to the same period last year but at a slower rate, in line with global manufacturing expansion. Growth has been particularly driven by the electronics and technology industries linked to artificial intelligence and data centers, while agricultural and food products maintained solid global demand alongside high gold prices and continued digital technology investment.

Thailand's June 2025 export price index stood at 114.7, representing 3.1% year-on-year growth. Export prices increased across all categories, with mineral and fuel commodities rising the most at 31.5% due to refined oil prices, while agricultural products climbed 7.4% on the back of cassava, rubber, and rice driven by tight supply and foreign market demand. Industrial goods rose 2.0% following higher gold prices, computer equipment, components, and circuit boards as demand for electronics parts related to AI and data centers surged. Agro-industry products increased 0.1% from plant and animal fats and oils, animal feed, and canned seafood products.

The June 2025 import price index reached 126.9, growing 10.0% year-on-year but decelerating due to lower crude oil prices in global markets following easing Middle East tensions. However, imports of capital goods, raw materials, and industrial components continued to expand to support domestic production and exports. Fuel commodities rose 30.2%, raw materials and semi-finished goods increased 9.1% from gold, electronics equipment, metal ores, and fertilizers, while consumer goods climbed 5.9%, capital goods rose 4.2%, and vehicles and transport equipment grew 2.5% in line with demand for manufacturing technology, automobiles, and modern components, particularly driven by the transition to electric vehicles.

The OTPS director stated that the export and import price indices are forecast to continue expanding in July 2025 but at a slightly slower pace, supported by tight supplies of key commodities and raw materials alongside elevated production costs and geopolitical risks. This is expected to keep agricultural, food, energy, metal, and gold prices higher than the previous year. Demand in advanced electronics, AI, and data center supply chains remains a key driver, particularly for raw materials, electronic components, technology minerals, and critical metals that support elevated technology industry prices. However, risks must be monitored including increased agricultural and commodity supply, potential energy price weakness if geopolitical tensions ease, slower stockpiling of raw materials and electronics components, fragile global economic conditions, and uncertainty over trade measures and tariffs from major economies, which could pressure global trade and manufacturing demand going forward.

The Thai government has ordered authorities to establish 24-hour command centres in northern Thailand to prepare for flooding and drought, while instructing provincial governors to use emergency funds to provide immediate assistance to residents in high-risk areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat, who chairs the committee overseeing flood and drought prevention in the North, has ordered relevant agencies to adopt a proactive approach. The measures come amid highly unpredictable weather, including heavy rainfall that could trigger flash floods and forest runoff, as well as drought conditions in some areas. Authorities have been instructed to establish local incident command centres and ensure that personnel, machinery and water pumps are ready for deployment around the clock. If local resources are insufficient, provinces are to immediately coordinate with military units and regional Disaster Prevention and Mitigation centres for additional support. Provincial authorities have also been told that if an area is assessed as being at high risk, they may use emergency government advances to mitigate potential damage in advance. The government said administrative regulations and procedures should not become obstacles to providing assistance to the public. Vulnerable groups are to be prioritised in relief efforts. If conditions deteriorate to the point that evacuations are required, authorities are to respond accordingly. After flooding occurs, officials have been instructed to conduct comprehensive assessments of affected areas and accelerate compensation and rehabilitation payments to help residents return to normal as quickly as possible. For areas at risk of drought, the government's longer-term measures include accelerating assessments of available water supplies, reserving water for household consumption and coordinating with farmers to adjust planting plans.

On August 10, 2025, a banana plant at house number 211 in Nang Rong district, Buriram, produced an unusually shaped shoot that resembles lotus petals, drawing crowds of curious neighbors to view it. Some visitors have brought incense and candles to ask for blessings and good fortune, searching for lucky numbers including the house number 211 and numerals derived from the incense sticks to play in the lottery.

Nang Swat, 72, the homeowner, explained that although she has grown several banana plants over the years, she has never seen one with such an unusual appearance. She discovered the oddly shaped shoot on a recent Buddhist holy day and was so surprised by its lotus-like form that she shared the discovery with neighbors, which prompted many people to visit.

Swat noted that she has frequently experienced good fortune in the past, and recently had a dream in which someone told her to buy pork. She interpreted this dream as a positive sign and good omen, taking it as a message that luck may be coming her way. She has asked for blessings for good health and fortune during this period.

The article notes that these interpretations and beliefs are personal and reflect local folk traditions in the area. It advises that using numbers from such occurrences for lottery play should be done with careful judgment.

Thai women's volleyball captain Pornprann Koitpracha emphasized that there is only one goal at the Asian Championship—to win it all. In the second round of the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup 2026 held at Chiang Mai's 700 Years Stadium on August 9, Thailand defeated Vietnam 3-0 in straight sets (25-20, 25-10, 25-15) to clinch the tournament title with three consecutive victories and no dropped sets.

Koitpracha praised the coaching staff's planning, noting that the tournament allowed player rotation and gave key players a chance to test team systems ahead of the Asian Championship. "We've learned a lot from both rounds of the SEA V Cup. Every player must retain this experience for the Asian Championship," she said.

"Our only goal at the Asian Championship is to become champions. No matter what happens, we must reach the final first. Now we need to go back and improve many things in the remaining time and fine-tune everything before traveling to China," Koitpracha added.

Thailand will compete in the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Tianjin, China, from August 21–30, 2026. As defending champions, Thailand is in Group B with Kazakhstan, Indonesia, and Australia. The champion will earn a direct spot in the Olympic Games.

Air Vice Marshal Praphas Saonjaidi, director of the Thai-Cambodian Information Center, responded to Cambodian media criticism that Thailand dismisses the United Nations by reaffirming that Thailand has no problem with the UN and has always valued it. He explained that Thailand's actions represent a defense of facts, and that respecting the UN does not mean Thailand must accept all information about itself without question. "If information is incomplete, Thailand has the right to clarify. If any figures are doubtful, Thailand has the right to ask for verification. If any accusation affects Thailand, Thailand has a duty to present our facts," Saonjaidi said.

He stressed that these actions are not opposition to the UN but engagement through legitimate international processes, and that failing to respond within two days does not equate to disrespecting the organization. When asked about criticism that the UN's Andrews sent a draft statement only two days in advance and Thailand did not respond quickly enough, Saonjaidi said it is crucial to separate "facts" from "interpretation." Responding delays are entirely different from lack of respect for the UN. The issues involved security, borders, military affairs, human rights, and international law, so information must pass verification and coordination among multiple agencies. "At the national level, accuracy matters more than speed," he said.

Regarding the figure of 650,000 Cambodian refugees Andrews cited from UN reports, Saonjaidi said Thailand does not reject numbers simply because of their source, but questions them according to international standards: where did the figures come from, when was data collected, what area did it cover, what counting method was used, and was it cross-checked? "The higher the stakes—especially when figures are used in international forums and may determine who is held responsible—the more rigorous verification standards must be. The word 'UN' should not be used to shut down questioning but should guarantee that information can be verified," he said.

On Cambodia's claim that Andrews visited the field and therefore witnessed facts firsthand, Saonjaidi said Thailand respects such visits and has never denied Cambodian suffering. However, he asked: if discussing impacts from conflict between two countries, can examining only one side reflect the whole picture? Thai citizens have also been affected—Thai people have been displaced and their homes and livelihoods damaged by the situation. "If we affirm that 'Human Rights Have No National Borders,' then both sides' suffering must be heard and verified," he concluded.

On August 10, Deputy National Police Commissioner Trairongphiphan Phiwphan, speaking as spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, said that Police Commissioner Kittiphon Panchet commended all police units involved in resolving and assisting teachers, students, and civilians at the Nonthaburi school incident on August 7. The units included Regional Police Region 1, Nonthaburi Provincial Police, Plai Bang Police Station, Arintharaj Unit 26, and Bangkok Metropolitan Police Command support personnel.

The spokesperson addressed online social media images showing a police officer wearing shorts and casual clothes while carrying full tactical gear as part of the response team at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi. After verification with Bangkok Metropolitan Police Command Division 7, the officer was identified as Sub-Lieutenant Saettawut Sangmuang, commander of Sala Daeng Police Station's special operations team.

According to Trairongphiphan, the officer was attending an investigation course and had requested leave to see a doctor. Upon learning of the emergency while en route, Sub-Lieutenant Saettawut immediately abandoned his personal appointment, retrieved tactical equipment from his vehicle, and rushed to support the crisis response team. The officer was part of a special operations team competing in the MPB S.W.A.T Challenge 2026, but the entire team withdrew from the competition to respond to the emergency, demonstrating their commitment to public safety above all else.