The Sudsoi task force, in coordination with the CIB, has cracked down on a large-scale oil trafficking operation in Kanchanaburi that used nail salons as fronts to hide illegal fuel hoarding and diversion. Tithipat Chotidejarachai, head of the Sudsoi task force, revealed that Energy Minister Eknath Prom-on directed the task force to integrate operations with the Department of Energy Business, provincial energy offices across the country, and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) to investigate and suppress networks hoarding and illegally shipping fuel outside the system, following discovery of suspicious oil trading patterns.

A retrospective audit of data from January to March 2025 identified irregularities among major oil jobbers in the central region, particularly in Kanchanaburi province. These operators violated Section 10 of the 2543 Fuel Trade Act by establishing proxy companies and using nail salons as business fronts to disguise their operations and evade official scrutiny. The Sudsoi team subsequently worked with the Department of Energy Business and provincial energy offices to expand their investigation into fuel transport routes, examining 170 transport documents covering 23 provinces. They inspected receiving stations and called operators for questioning, cross-referencing data with vehicle GPS tracking systems.

The investigation found that many receiving stations confirmed they had not received oil as documented or received incomplete shipments. In some cases, such as in Ayutthaya province, the listed destination addresses turned out to be vacant, abandoned land. Officials discovered 34 irregularly documented transport documents, resulting in approximately 800,000 liters of fuel disappearing from the official system—a loss valued at over 28 million baht.

Based on collected evidence, the Energy Ministry consulted with the CIB, the Consumer Protection Crime Suppression Division, the Department of Internal Trade, the Revenue Department, and the Customs Department before filing charges with the CIB. Police Colonel Thanathat Sripipath was assigned to lead the prosecution. The operators face charges under the 2543 Fuel Trade Act and the Criminal Code. The ministry also coordinated with the Revenue and Customs Departments to investigate additional violations and expanded the investigation to other fuel traders suspected of similar conduct.

Tithipat stated that the Energy Ministry will pursue enforcement against both small and large-scale offenders exploiting legal loopholes. The ministry will accelerate development of inspection systems using information technology and push for stricter criminal penalties to close corruption gaps, ensure fairness in the energy system, and fully protect public interests.

On July 23, 2569, Senator Premsak Piayura issued a statement challenging the legitimacy of removing NBTC Chairman Dr. Sorn Bunyibuchaiprueksa following a complaint filed by Supawich Ayuthya to the Senate committee. The selection committee convened hastily on July 23 and voted 4-0 to remove Dr. Sorn, with committee chair Nivet Panjcharoenkul subsequently requesting an adjournment.

Premsak raised several concerns about the vote's legality. He noted that among the seven committee members, only three were original members from the first vote four years ago when Dr. Sorn was initially approved. The fourth voting member was Withaya Rattanakorn, the new Bank of Thailand governor, who was not present at the original vote. Premsak argued that with only three original members voting, the quorum requirement—requiring more than half of seven members, or at least four—was not met, making the resolution invalid.

Premsak questioned why the selection committee, which had concluded its work four years earlier, was suddenly reconvened with urgency to reverse a previous decision while Dr. Sorn still had two years remaining in his term. He noted the original committee composition had changed materially, with a newcomer replacing a departed official, raising questions about procedural fairness and the committee's actual authority to revisit settled matters. He warned that allowing such a precedent to stand could set a dangerous standard for independent organizations in Thailand.

The Royal Irrigation Department reports that this year's opening water supplies remain below last year's levels, despite improving rainfall. Officials are urging careful water management and preparing for potential flooding during the full monsoon season. Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit emphasized that the ministry is closely monitoring water conditions and weather patterns, instructing the irrigation department to manage water resources prudently in order to ensure water security, reduce flood risks, and preserve water for the dry season.

According to data from the Smart Water Operation Center (SWOC) on July 22, 2025, large and medium-sized reservoirs nationwide held 42,563 million cubic meters of water, representing 56 percent of total capacity, with an additional storage capacity of over 34,102 million cubic meters available. However, compared to the same period last year when reserves reached 45,131 million cubic meters, this year's starting supplies are lower, despite recent increases in inflow and favorable conditions. The department is closely monitoring the remainder of the monsoon season, which will be critical for replenishing the nation's water supplies.

Rainfall from January 1 to July 19, 2025, averaged 624.6 millimeters nationwide, about 10 percent below normal, with many regions recording below-average precipitation. The western coast of southern Thailand experienced roughly 15 percent above-normal rainfall. Key reservoirs in the Chao Phraya basin—Bhumibol, Sirikit, Khwae Noi Bhumrung Dam, and Pasak Chon—currently hold 12,406 million cubic meters, or 50 percent of combined capacity, which remains manageable.

Projections indicate that water reserves should be sufficient to support consumption, ecosystem maintenance, and agriculture through the 2025-2026 dry season. In preparation for potential flooding, the Irrigation Department deployed machinery to 28 provinces between July 13-19, using 163 units including 153 pumps that moved more than 46,643 cubic meters of water. Since May 1, the department has assisted 40 provinces using 397 units of equipment to mitigate flood damage. Despite lower starting reserves, the department is managing water systematically through the Smart Water Operation Center, monitoring rainfall, reservoir levels, and river conditions around the clock.

Online sellers who skip livestreaming are missing Shopee's most powerful money-making channel. Statistics consistently show that customers who watch live streams are far more likely to make a purchase than those browsing a regular storefront—because they see the real product, can ask questions, get instant answers, and access exclusive live-only deals. However, new sellers often face the same problem: opening a livestream to barely any viewers and losing motivation sitting alone. Today we share the professional techniques that successful merchants actually use.

The First 15 Minutes Are Critical

Shopee Live's algorithm evaluates your stream based on viewer count and engagement during those opening moments. If the early period has strong viewership, the system will promote your stream on the livestream recommendation page, naturally attracting new viewers. So never open a stream quietly—post a scheduled time in advance across all channels and go live during peak hours (midday and 1–5 p.m.).

Build Momentum Fast

Many professional shops use the tactic of boosting initial viewer numbers in the opening minutes to make the count look busy and signal the algorithm to push the stream faster. Current services let you add Shopee Live viewers using just the public link without needing your shop password, and you can choose the viewer count and duration based on your budget. Combined with good products and streaming, this helps you breeze through the slow opening and reach the point where real viewers flow in continuously much faster.

Keep Your Cart Ready and Your Pitch Sharp

Pin featured products in your cart throughout the stream and make regular pitches—like "free shipping code has only 10 slots left" or "this price is only in the live stream." The sense that stock is running out is the best sales trigger. Don't forget to read commenter names and reply fast, because every comment is a positive signal that the algorithm counts.

Build Your Fan Base Every Livestream

Before closing each stream, encourage viewers to follow your shop and turn on notifications so your next stream starts with a larger base of returning viewers. Do this consistently for 3–4 weeks and you'll see a clear difference in both viewer count and sales, because livestream selling is not a sprint—it's a consistency game where patient sellers win. Try applying all four tactics in your next livestream and you'll see that livestream success isn't as out of reach for small shops as you thought.

On July 23, 2025, highway police led by Deputy Phot Thatchasuwan, commander of Highway Police Division 1, and Deputy Sarnsak Saeang, commander of Highway Police Region 2 Division 1, arrested Saksit (surname withheld), 43, on charges of stealing property intended for public use. Officers seized 16 tools including various wrenches, files, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, rubber gloves, and rubber boots from the suspect's possession.

The arrest occurred beneath an overpass on the bypass road around Saraburi Highway 362 at kilometer 0 in Pak Phraeo subdistrict, Muang district, Saraburi province. The case began when the Highway Traffic Management System (LMS) control center detected surveillance footage showing the suspect climbing onto smart directional signs along Mittraphap Road (Highway 2) at kilometer 25 toward Bangkok in Thabkwang subdistrict, Kaeng Khoi district, Saraburi. Officers discovered that 27 meters of THW IEC 01 electrical cable (1×16 square millimeters) had been stolen, along with damaged pipes and fittings totaling approximately 7,366 baht in loss. However, the suspect had fled before being apprehended.

Authorities tracked the suspect and found him walking in Sabon village, Moo 5, Thabkwang subdistrict. His appearance matched surveillance footage, leading to his arrest. During questioning, the suspect confessed to climbing the smart sign, pulling the cable pipe at the joint, cutting the wires inside, descending and extracting the cables from below, then running across the road to escape. He sold the stolen wire to a scrap metal buyer passing on Mittraphap Road for only 146 baht.

Background checks revealed the suspect had committed an identical theft on April 19, 2024, and had only recently completed his sentence before reoffending. He was detained along with the seized items and referred to Kaeng Khoi police station for further legal proceedings.