The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the automatic fuel adjustment formula at 16.23 satang per unit for the September-December 2025 billing period, keeping the average electricity rate stable at 3.95 baht per unit when combined with the base rate of 3.78 baht per unit, excluding value-added tax. According to ERC Secretary Poolpat Leesombatpiboon, the fuel adjustment reflects anticipated fuel costs and electricity purchase expenses of 41.27 satang per unit, adjusted to reflect current natural gas pricing. The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand will continue to absorb accumulated costs totaling 31,268 million baht on behalf of consumers, while the ERC has mobilized 16,127.17 million baht in clawed-back excess revenues—equivalent to 25.04 satang per unit—to further reduce the electricity burden. The rate determination follows the 2007 Energy Business Act and the 2021 Electricity Rate Setting Criteria, which allow the ERC to use clawed-back funds to help stabilize rates and mitigate impacts from energy crises. The ERC emphasized balancing true cost recovery with protection of consumers' cost of living, noting that 168 people reviewed the proposal during the July 13-20 public consultation period, with seven comments expressing concern about living expenses and requesting rate stability. The commission will closely monitor global energy prices, liquefied natural gas costs, exchange rates, and geopolitical factors to ensure future rates remain appropriate, transparent, and fair to all stakeholders.

ONE Championship has reconciled with Rothalung Jitmeungnon and hints his next fight purse could exceed 10 million baht, depending on his fighting position and whether he competes for a title. No Thai fighter has ever received compensation of this magnitude. ONE Championship had previously filed lawsuits against Rothalung, the former ONE Muay Thai Flyweight World Champion, in three countries, including a defamation suit seeking 542 million baht in damages in Thailand. Big Phalay, ONE's representative, stated they have met again, which is positive. After their previous meeting and discussions, he expressed delight that Rothalung would rejoin ONE under the management of Jitmeungnon Camp, allowing global fans to watch him compete. He credited Jit and Soh Aor for helping facilitate a good resolution and said this would make Rothalung even greater. "I believe Rothalung has talent—someone like him would succeed in any sport," Big Phalay said. "Regarding his fight purse, we may not be able to disclose it, but it follows international standards. Rothalung's compensation is very high—no Thai fighter has ever received this much. It's an excellent contract, but we cannot specify the exact figure or confirm whether it exceeds 10 million."

Thai Beverage Coca-Cola is strengthening its partnership with The Pizza Company by launching The Pizza Company Chicken Tendies, a new business concept entering the quick-service restaurant (QSR) fried chicken market. The collaboration combines global Coca-Cola beverages with appetizing menu items including crispy fried chicken, pizzas, and egg tarts over 30 centimeters long in tendies style, plus value-priced combo sets tailored to solo diners, Gen Z, and convenience-focused customers seeking quick, satisfying meals.

Jason Riley, Assistant Managing Director of HoReCa at Thai Beverage Corporation Public Company Limited, stated that the company is advancing its business strength and supporting partner goals for mutual growth. Thai Beverage Coca-Cola brings expertise in QSR beverage service through long-standing experience with diverse restaurant types, offering both fountain refill systems for dine-in and bottled options for takeaway, bundled in affordable sets with unlimited Coca-Cola refills. The brand also brings world-class marketing campaigns adapted for Thai consumers, enhancing the tendies-style character and experience.

Pat Pongwittayapipat, General Manager of The Pizza Company under The Minor Food Group Public Company Limited, explained that the new The Pizza Company Chicken Tendies concept underwent extensive preparation in business model design, consumer insight analysis, product strategy innovation, and digital store development. The first transformed QSR-format location at Robinson Lifestyle Suvarnabhumi is now open and ready to serve. Having Thai Beverage Coca-Cola as a beverage partner complements the dining experience and brings Coca-Cola's marketing campaigns to further strengthen the concept.

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Prime Minister Anuthidh Savastiprasong led the announcement of Operation SILENT VOLT results, which dismantled networks involved in illegal electricity use for cryptocurrency mining. The operation is expanding prosecutions and seizing assets for state ownership.

On July 23, 2025, at 9:50 AM at the Santitham Building within Government House, Prime Minister Anuthidh Savastiprasong and the Interior Minister presided over the Operation SILENT VOLT press briefing, announcing coordinated raids at seven locations to dismantle the illegal electricity network supporting cryptocurrency mining operations.

Justice Minister General Rutpol Naorat, DSI Commissioner Police Major General Yuthana Phraedamrong, Technology and Information Crime Division Director Police Colonel Khemchai Prakay Hongmani, and Provincial Electricity Authority Governor Mongkol Treekitjanan joined the announcement.

Prime Minister Anuthidh emphasized that the government takes seriously the suppression of all forms of technology-enabled crime, particularly illegal electricity use for cryptocurrency mining operations, which exploits society, damages state property, threatens electrical grid stability, and undermines confidence in the nation's law enforcement. The government has tasked all relevant agencies—the DSI, Provincial Electricity Authority, security agencies, and law enforcement—to work closely together to investigate thoroughly and prosecute offenders completely, including operators, investors, supporters, and any state officials who may be involved, without exception or discrimination.

The Prime Minister stated that government action aims not merely at arrests or asset seizures but at breaking the cycle of technology-enabled economic crime. The government will employ all applicable legal measures, including prosecution, asset tracking, and network expansion investigations to prevent recurrence.

The government will support technology use and digital economy activities conducted transparently and fairly within legal frameworks but will not permit technology to serve as a channel for pilfering state resources or damaging the nation's economic and utility systems.

The Prime Minister assured the public that the government will enforce laws seriously and continuously, coupled with enhanced monitoring and proactive inspections to protect national interests, maintain energy security, and create a fair business environment for law-abiding entrepreneurs.

Regarding the greatest damage from illegal electricity use, the Prime Minister noted that the most severe cases involve direct-line connections through transformers from the Provincial Electricity Authority, which consume enormous amounts of electricity and cause substantial state losses requiring full enforcement action.

Seizure of equipment alone is insufficient because such assets retain value only when used operationally. When dismantled and sold piecemeal, they have little worth, as technology assets deteriorate rapidly and lose value quickly. Equipment seized and held for two to three months becomes worthless.

The Prime Minister emphasized the focus should be on identifying supporters, operators, customers, and which state officials allowed illegal electricity use, noting they cannot claim ignorance. Such massive electricity consumption must be monitored by the Provincial and Metropolitan Electricity Authorities at source and destination points.