DITTO Launches Blu Green Token, Raises 480 Million Baht

Thailand's first environmental conservation digital token, Blu Green Token, raised 480 million baht in a successful fundraising round backed by carbon credits from mangrove forest preservation, with trading set to begin on Bitkub exchange J

16 Jul Khaosod

DITTO, in partnership with Token X, has successfully closed a fundraising round for Blu Green Token (BLU), raising 480 million baht against a target of 400 million tokens priced at 1.20 baht each. The offering period ran from July 3–13, 2025, and drew strong demand from institutional investors, individual investors, and major corporations including large food and supply-chain groups.

Blu Green Token is Thailand's first environmental conservation digital token, backed by carbon credits generated from mangrove forest preservation. Following the close of the offering, the token will begin trading on Bitkub digital asset exchange starting July 20, 2025, allowing token holders to buy and sell in the secondary market.

Thakorn Rattanakamolporn, chief executive officer of DITTO (Thailand) Public Company Limited and Siam TC Technology Co., Ltd., noted that the strong response reflects investor confidence in digital assets linked to carbon credits and environmental conservation alongside investment returns. He added that DITTO and its subsidiary view digital tokens as a mechanism to expand investment options while supporting sustainability.

Jittinan Chatsisiaraj, chief executive officer of Token X under SCB X Group, expressed confidence that Blu Green Token represents an important example of integrating real-world assets with digital technology to create new investment opportunities. Token X is preparing to list the token on digital asset exchanges to enhance liquidity and support secondary market trading beginning July 20, 2025.

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Police

Pork Vendor Finds Elderly Woman Dead in His Unlocked Car

An elderly woman was found dead in the back seat of a pork vendor's unlocked sedan parked near a shrine in Samut Prakan on July 16, with no signs of injury or foul play.

16 Jul Khaosod

On July 16, 2025, police from Samroong Tai Station responded to a report of an unconscious person inside a sedan parked in front of Pho Thap Samroong Shrine on the old tram road in Samut Prakan Province. Officers and rescue workers discovered a black sedan with license plate ending in 8469. Inside, they found an elderly woman aged 60–70 years dead in the back seat. The body showed no signs of injury or violence.

Investigators questioned Chana, 61, the car's owner and a pork vendor at Samroong Market. He explained that after closing his stall the previous afternoon, he drove back to his room and parked the car before resting. The next morning, he left his room, unlocked the car, and drove to the parking area. As he was about to walk back to his stall, something brushed against his back. When he turned around, he saw a human foot hanging over the driver's seat and realized it belonged to a dead person, prompting him to alert authorities.

Chana confirmed he had never seen or met the deceased woman before. He stated that he never locks his car because the lock mechanism is broken. He believes the woman may have entered the vehicle while it was parked at a condominium, and he was unaware of her presence until her foot touched his back at the parking area.

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National

Deputy Irrigation Chief Tours Mun River to Assess Water Management

Deputy Irrigation Department officials inspected water conditions across three dams and river confluences in Ubon Ratchathani province to assess management strategies and ensure preparedness for potential water-related emergencies.

16 Jul Khaosod

On July 15, 2025, Deputy Director-General Dech Lekvichai of the Royal Irrigation Department, together with officials from Regional Irrigation Office 7 under director Prinyachah Katchamat, conducted a field inspection of water conditions in Ubon Ratchathani province. The team, including Wuthichai Sritong (Director of Water Management and Maintenance) and Wasant Khaimani (Director of Machinery Operations), monitored and analyzed water trends in the Mun and Mekong rivers. The inspection aimed to gather data and management strategies to inform planning and align water management approaches with current conditions, ensuring efficient and comprehensive coverage of all scenarios.

The team inspected three key locations:

Location 1: Sirindhon Dam in Sirindhon District, Ubon Ratchathani—currently holding 1,118.64 million cubic meters (56.89% capacity), with usable water of 287.26 million cubic meters (25.31%).

Location 2: Pak Mun Dam in Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani—current water level at 106.3 meters above mean sea level. At both locations, Akrapol Pothsri, a Level 7 engineer from the Sirindhon Dam Power Plant of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), provided data on water volume, levels, and management strategies for close assessment.

Location 3: Two-Color Rivers Confluence in Khong Chiam District, Ubon Ratchathani—where the Mun and Mekong rivers meet. Current water level in the Mekong at Khong Chiam District stands at 97.83 meters above mean sea level.

The Deputy Director-General instructed Regional Office 7 and its affiliated irrigation projects to closely monitor water conditions and weather forecasts, maintain standby machinery, equipment, and personnel in at-risk areas, and coordinate with all relevant agencies. This preparedness ensures rapid assistance to affected communities and mitigation of potential impacts.

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National

N3 Lottery Results for July 16, 2025

Government Lottery Office held the N3 lottery drawing on July 16, 2025, at Don Mueang Airport with results available across multiple prize categories through the Paotang application.

16 Jul Khaosod

On July 16, 2025, the Government Lottery Office held a drawing for N3 lottery prizes at the lottery drawing center at Don Mueang Airport in Nonthaburi Province. Players can check results for all prize categories including two-digit straight, three-digit straight, three-digit alternate, and special prizes.

The N3 lottery uses results from the government's six-digit lottery drawing. Three-digit straight and alternate prizes come from the last three digits of the first prize, two-digit straight comes from the last two digits, and special prizes are randomly selected from three-digit straight winners after the main drawing concludes.

Winners will receive notifications through the Paotang application and can claim prizes immediately through the app. A stamp duty of 1 baht per 200 baht (or fraction thereof) of winnings is required. Bank transfers incur no additional fees.

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National

Thailand and China Deepen Rail Infrastructure Ties

Thailand and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding transportation cooperation, with both sides pledging closer coordination to accelerate major infrastructure projects and stre...

16 Jul Thailand.go.th Issues

Thailand and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding transportation cooperation, with both sides pledging closer coordination to accelerate major infrastructure projects and stre...

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National

PTT's Community Smiles Program Reaches 700 Communities in Four Years

PTT Group's Community Smiles program has supported nearly 700 Thai communities over four years, marketing over 2,000 locally-made products while promoting sustainable livelihoods rooted in traditional resources and craftsmanship.

16 Jul Khaosod

Thai communities have long drawn their identity and character from nature and local resources—plants, vegetables, fruits, and traditional herbs. By developing these resources alongside local knowledge and distinctive craftsmanship, communities can create livelihoods and transform local assets into sustainable income.

PTT Group recognized this potential across Thailand and launched the "Community Smiles" program to expand marketing channels and create opportunities for community products to reach consumers more widely.

Advancing Community Smiles Toward Sustainable Business The Community Smiles program was initiated by PTT Group to support farmers and community entrepreneurs affected by the Covid-19 crisis, serving as a bridge to distribute goods to consumers. It later evolved into a social enterprise model and opened the Community Smiles Official Store at PTT's headquarters. To date, nearly 700 communities have joined the program, offering over 2,000 products.

Four Years of Community Smiles: Four Dimensions of Happiness Happiness Through "Living Well"—Creating jobs, income, and improved quality of life rooted in community foundations. The program promotes local resources, wisdom, and identity as stable livelihoods, enabling people to achieve better quality of life, self-reliance, and sustainable growth from their own roots.

Happiness Through "Caring for Earth and Home"—Adding value to waste materials toward environmentally friendly happiness. The program supports the creation of eco-friendly products by reusing waste materials and local resources, maximizing their benefit while reducing environmental impact and protecting local heritage.

Happiness Through "Pride in Value"—Elevating community wisdom into valued products and stories. Every community product reflects stories, ways of life, and wisdom passed down through generations, fostering pride in what communities possess and sustaining local identity.

Happiness Through "Growing Together"—Uniting all sectors to create shared growth and happiness. Over four years, Community Smiles has grown through cooperation between organizations, communities, and customers. True happiness comes from balanced growth together, and every partnership strengthens the community economy and spreads smiles sustainably.

Everyone is invited to support community products, because every item begins with a community's smile and reaches yours. Interested parties can explore products or apply to join the program via the Community Smiles Facebook page.

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Police

Police Bust Drug-Laced Vape Ring Operating From Bangkok

Police arrested two women in Bangkok for manufacturing thousands of drug-laced vaping devices laced with etomidate, an anesthetic used as a recreational drug, after dark web surveillance uncovered their operation.

16 Jul Khaosod

On July 16, 2025, Metropolitan Police Division 3 officers arrested Ratnawalee (surname withheld), 24, and Jariyaporn (surname withheld), 22, in connection with manufacturing and distributing e-cigarettes mixed with etomidate. Police seized 2,936 port-k vaping devices, three liters each of VG and PG base liquids, 27 bottles of VGPG solution, 300 grams of etomidate powder, fruit flavoring concentrates, mixing equipment including magnetic stirrers, beakers, and a digital scale from a house in Nuan Chanthorn subdistrict, Bueng Kum district, Bangkok.

The investigation began after authorities monitored dark web social media and discovered advertisements selling port-k devices to customers in Bangkok entertainment venues or shipped to provinces. On July 15 around 5 p.m., officers spotted the two women carrying boxes from the target house and apprehended them with 400 vaping devices. Further searches revealed large quantities of port-k, liquids, and equipment inside. Both women confessed to producing the devices weekly using a simple formula they called "moo tuu" (refrigerator pork), mixing VG, PG, fruit-flavored liquid concentrate, and etomidate powder. They were paid 20,000 baht per production session and delivered portions to customers across provinces via courier services using phone numbers registered by their employer.

Both suspects face charges of unlawfully manufacturing and distributing Class 2 psychotropic substances (etomidate) for commercial purposes and distribution to the public. They have been handed over to Kokkhram Police Station for legal proceedings.

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National

Government Lottery Results for July 16, 2026

Thailand's Government Lottery drew on July 16, 2026, with a first prize of 6 million baht and secondary prizes ranging from 20,000 to 200,000 baht across multiple categories.

16 Jul Khaosod

Thailand's Government Lottery Office has released the results for the July 16, 2026 draw. The first prize is worth 6 million baht per ticket. Adjacent first prizes offer 100,000 baht each (2 winners), while three-digit front prizes and three-digit back prizes award 4,000 baht each (2 winners each). The two-digit back prize offers 2,000 baht. Second prize winners (5 total) receive 200,000 baht each, third prize winners (10 total) get 80,000 baht each, fourth prize winners (50 total) earn 40,000 baht each, and fifth prize winners (100 total) receive 20,000 baht each.

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National

Thailand Launches Farm Waste Program to Reduce Northern Haze

Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(MHESI) is strengthening efforts to combat PM2.5 pollution in northern Thailand by promoting the “Zero Burn to Earn: S...

16 Jul Thailand.go.th Issues

Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(MHESI) is strengthening efforts to combat PM2.5 pollution in northern Thailand by promoting the “Zero Burn to Earn: S...

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National

Thailand and UAE Deepen Energy Partnership

Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has reinforced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through discussions aimed at expanding bilateral energycooperation and promoting long-term inves...

16 Jul Thailand.go.th Issues

Thailand’s Ministry of Energy has reinforced its partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through discussions aimed at expanding bilateral energycooperation and promoting long-term inves...

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National

Sea The Change: Year's Major Marine Conservation Exhibition Opens Free

Thailand's flagship marine conservation exhibition opens free July 29 to August 12 at Siam Paragon, featuring immersive 360° underwater experiences and workshops on coral restoration and ocean protection.

16 Jul Khaosod

Experience an immersive 360° underwater world with free entry from July 29 to August 12, 2026, at NEX Hall in Siam Paragon. "YOUNG Sea Guardians: SEA THE CHANGE—Building a New Ocean World With Our Hands" is Thailand's flagship marine conservation exhibition, inviting visitors to explore the underwater realm through innovative learning experiences that are visually stunning, entertaining, and inspiring. The event transforms awareness into action and calls on everyone to help restore Thai seas sustainably. Organized by the Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Conservation Foundation, this exhibition brings together support from government agencies, the private sector, researchers, conservationists, and young people to share Thailand's ocean stories through modern technology and inspire all to become "protectors of Thai seas." The event runs from July 29 to August 12, 2026, at NEX Hall, Level 5, Siam Paragon shopping center, with free admission throughout.

Highlights not to miss:

Dive into the underwater world via 360° immersive experience: Experience a virtual underwater world with surround sound and visuals, encountering schools of marine animals and glowing giant jellyfish. The exhibition then gradually educates visitors about the crises facing Thailand's seas and invites everyone to become part of the solution.

Learn ocean restoration from real practitioners: Discover the behind-the-scenes work of researchers and conservationists through accessible, participatory exhibitions covering microplastic surveys, coral reef restoration, marine emergency rooms for injured sea creatures, and the marine conservation legacy of Queen Sirikit and Princess Sirivannavari.

Over 30 activities and talks and workshops throughout 15 days: Enhance your experience with workshops and activities for all ages, including coral restoration, marine waste reduction, and conservation diving preparation, plus discussions by researchers, conservationists, and marine experts sharing knowledge and inspiration.

Community market supporting coastal communities: Browse eco-friendly products and goods from coastal communities nationwide that reflect conservation principles while supporting community income and sustainability.

Because change starts with everyone: Whether you're a child, youth, family, student, diver, or someone who never thought the sea was relevant to daily life, SEA THE CHANGE will help you discover that every aspect of our lives is connected to the ocean, and everyone can help create a "new ocean world" by starting with themselves.

Join this year's major marine conservation experience—YOUNG Sea Guardians: SEA THE CHANGE—Building a New Ocean World With Our Hands, July 29 to August 12, 2026, at NEX Hall, Level 5, Siam Paragon shopping center. Free admission throughout. Register at: https://forms.gle/2zkKCb7M94x7j2DX8

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