The Prime Minister has been informed that the NACC and police have raided a luxury condominium in the Rama VIII area belonging to a deputy provincial governor from the northeastern region to search for evidence related to a local civil service exam fraud case. The search on the morning of July 8, 2569 turned up nothing as the unit has not been occupied for over six months, confirmed by condominium management records showing the owner moved away and has not returned in more than half a year. The deputy governor previously served as an inspector with the Department of Local Administration and was responsible for drafting the terms of reference for the examination in question. At 12:30 p.m. at Government House, Prime Minister Anustin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister addressed the NACC's raid, confirming they had been briefed on the matter.

The Thai drama 'In Love Forever' starring Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat reached number one on global trending charts following Thursday night's episode 3 broadcast, accumulating 1.27 million posts in 24 hours and dominating trends across 31 countries and regions worldwide.

The episode gained traction for its romantic storyline, in which character Ranlaphat takes Neen to a quiet rural village in Nonthaburi to escape an arranged marriage attempt by her mother-in-law. The pair's on-screen chemistry, including hand-holding scenes, washing bed linens together at sunset, and a cheek-kiss moment, captivated audiences globally.

New episodes air every Friday at 8:30 PM Thailand time on Thai Channel 3 and 3Plus, with the same-day broadcast on Netflix. Premium subscribers can watch on 3Plus Premium at 10:30 PM, while regular users can catch up for free on Tuesdays. The drama's success has made it a standout in the global streaming landscape.

AIA Thailand, Asia-Pacific's largest insurance group, launched AIA CONNECT on July 8, 2025—a premium Grade-A office building in the Ratchada-Rama 9 area, which is emerging as Bangkok's New Central Business District. The 34-story building offers approximately 53,500 square meters of leasable space and features a pedestrian tunnel connecting to the MRT Cultural Center Station. Designed under the concept of "A Home-inspired Workplace," it accommodates flexible hybrid work models with emphasis on communal areas, green spaces, and user amenities. The building targets international sustainability standards including LEED Gold for energy efficiency, WELL Gold for occupant wellness, and WiredScore Platinum for digital infrastructure.

Cushman & Wakefield's office leasing head Ockrit Pornpattanaithroj noted that office market competition has evolved beyond rent reductions and rent-free periods. Developers now pursue business partnerships with tenants—such as insurance companies offering employee benefits or technology firms providing IT solutions—to create long-term mutual relationships and ecosystem value. This "Flight to Quality" trend toward Grade-A buildings reflects the modern office market's shift from price-based competition to value-added partnerships that support tenant business growth. Bangkok's office market faces ongoing pressure with a 21.9% average vacancy rate, though the Sathorn district particularly struggles due to limited new supply.

Daily Horoscope Thursday, July 9, 2026 By Hor Bussaphan

Aries Today you'll find the workplace tense and suspicious. Although former rivals have become allies, matters still weigh on you. Don't join those pushing for changes or demanding the impossible—avoid them regardless of the reason.

Taurus You must bear old problems: past relationships or debts. You'll endure obstacles well, and once they pass, they'll be seen as blessings. Be cautious of losing old valuables or Buddha statues.

Gemini Your life is filled with joy and good news. Elders show you kindness, inspiring you to help others. Family and staff harmonize well, but avoid places where conflicts occur.

Cancer After a fortunate period, you'll see obstacles fading away. Single Cancers may meet someone beneficial or marry a partner who shares finances. Avoid troublesome new friends; social reluctance is understandable.

Leo You may receive a windfall of cash, but documents could be damaged or lost. Staff may pressure you due to hardship. Group travel strengthens friendships, but elders act independently.

Virgo Avoid construction zones—danger lurks. Strangers may approach you for money; you risk losing property through carelessness or deception. Avoid heavy agricultural or mining investments.

Libra Resolve family disputes carefully. You may relocate for better circumstances or lose inheritance. Spouses are uncooperative; singles may make decisive relationship choices.

Scorpio You feel burdened by partner issues, but relief comes next month. Higher earners gain distant income or foreign partner support; crypto profits possible.

Sagittarius Money is tight with high expenses; debt may accumulate. Household and children argue; don't escalate matters. Traffic accidents may occur suddenly; refrain from giving opinions.

Capricorn You have lottery-like fortune opportunities but must monitor stocks closely. Household staff argue; you'll spend money on compassion and help.

Prominent lawyer Saiyahut Phengbunchoo has provided legal analysis on the case of a wife who posted a video shaming her husband and his mistress after discovering their secret relationship. The clip became viral online, garnering over 70 million views.

According to the lawyer, the original poster faces two main criminal charges: first, uploading obscene material to a computer system under the Computer Crime Act, Section 14(4), which defines obscene material as content that would be considered repulsive to people of good moral character, carrying a penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment or a fine not exceeding 100,000 baht. The second charge is defamation through broadcasting, as the actions caused shame and contempt to the woman in the video and her husband.

Even if the post is later deleted, the offense remains valid because the crime was completed at the time of posting, when millions had already viewed it. Deleting the post—whether by the platform or by the poster themselves—may only serve as a mitigating factor in sentencing or demonstrate an attempt at remedy and repentance.

Those who share or forward the video also face criminal liability under the Computer Crime Act, with penalties of up to 3 years imprisonment or a fine not exceeding 60,000 baht. If someone shares the video while knowing it defames others, they also face criminal charges, though with lighter penalties than the original uploader.

Regarding the husband and mistress, they do not face criminal charges in this case, but the matter falls under civil law. The husband's infidelity provides grounds for divorce, and if the relationship is proven to constitute adultery, the wife may sue the mistress for damages under civil law.

The lawyer emphasizes that proper legal channels exist and cautioned against posting or livestreaming videos to shame others, as doing so makes one criminally liable instead.

On July 8, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 7-day weather forecast for July 8-14, 2025. During July 8-9, heavy rain is expected in parts of the Northern Region, upper Northeastern Region, and Eastern Region due to a low-pressure system covering northern Vietnam combined with moderate southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Waves in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are moderate, with the upper Andaman Sea experiencing waves around 2 meters high, the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand at 1-2 meters, and thunderstorm areas seeing waves exceeding 2 meters.

From July 10-14, rainfall will increase with heavy downpours in the upper Northeastern Region, Eastern Region, and western coastal Southern Region. A monsoon trough will move across Myanmar, Laos, and northern Vietnam, strengthening the southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Waves will intensify, with the upper Andaman Sea experiencing 2-4 meter waves and thunderstorm areas exceeding 4 meters, while the upper Gulf of Thailand will see 2-3 meter waves with thunderstorm areas exceeding 3 meters.

Typhoon Baohui, located east of the Philippines, is expected to pass through Taiwan and make landfall on China's eastern coast around July 11-12, 2025, and will not affect Thailand. Travelers to those areas should check weather conditions before departing.

Warnings: During July 10-14, residents of Thailand—especially in the Northern, Northeastern, Eastern, and western coastal Southern regions—should be alert to dangers from heavy and accumulated rainfall, which may cause flash floods, flash floods, and riverbank overflows, particularly in sloped terrain near water channels and low-lying areas. Fishermen in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand should navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand should avoid sailing between July 10-14 due to strong waves. Coastal residents of the western Southern Region should beware of dangerous wave surges.

Regional forecast for July 8-14: Northern Region: July 8-9 will see thunderstorms affecting 40-60% of areas with heavy rain in some places. July 10-14 will have thunderstorms in 60-70% of areas with heavy downpours. Southwest winds at 10-20 km/h, low 24-27°C, high 30-36°C.

Northeastern Region: July 8-9 will see thunderstorms affecting 30-40% of areas with heavy rain in some places. July 10-14 will have thunderstorms in 60-70% of areas with heavy downpours, especially heavy on July 12-13. Southwest winds at 10-25 km/h, low 23-27°C, high 28-35°C.

Central Region: July 8-9 will see thunderstorms affecting 20-40% of areas. Southwest winds at 10-25 km/h. July 10-14 will have thunderstorms in 60-70% of areas with heavy rain.