Wityakorn Maneenat, Director-General of the Department of Internal Trade, announced that the Commerce Ministry is accelerating relief measures for coconut farmers hit by falling coconut prices. Active measures include slowing coconut imports and coordinating with 13 coconut processing factories and major raw-material users across the country to increase purchases from Thai farmers, absorb surplus production currently flooding the market, and help stabilize domestic prices.

Since discussions began in May, the department has connected factories to purchase from major production areas in multiple provinces to quickly clear inventory and create ongoing market support. Thephudung Coconut Company Limited, producer of the Chao Kao brand, has been purchasing daily from May 2 to July 15, 2569, using over 30 million coconuts from provinces including Prachuap Khiri Khan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani, Narathiwat, Samut Songkhram, and Ratchaburi.

Thai Agri Foods Public Company Limited, owner of the Aroi Dee brand, joined the effort by purchasing mature coconut meat from farmers at 24 baht per kilogram—about 4 baht above current market rates—targeting 175 tons daily for coconut milk production. Tropicana Oil Company Limited also purchases organic coconuts at 15 baht per kilogram, buying approximately 50,000 nuts monthly for two months to channel supply into the growing health-product market.

Wityakorn stated that cooperation from these three companies will significantly increase domestic coconut purchases, reduce supply pressure during peak harvest, stabilize prices, and reassure farmers of continuous market support. The Internal Trade Department will also compile farmer proposals for the Oil Crop and Plant Oil Committee to consider appropriate price-stabilization measures and system-wide balance through coordinated support with relevant agencies.

Sixteen under-14 youth football teams from Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia will compete in the Yinten U-14 Asean Dream Football Tournament 2026 from July 23–26 at VERSO International School's two FIFA-standard pitches. The event aims to develop young footballers' technical skills and international experience while nurturing talent for higher-level competition and promoting regional friendship.

The tournament, which began in 2014 under the leadership of Masao Kiba, former professional J-League footballer and current J-League ambassador for Asia, is organized in partnership with Thailand's Football Association of Thailand (FAT) and Japan's Dream Football Association (JDFA). Corporate sponsor Morihita Yinten (Japan) provides primary financial support.

Eleven Thai teams are participating, including four from leading academies—Assumption United, Assumption College Sriracha, Debsirin School, and Bangkok Christian College—and seven from top clubs: Port FC, Thakham Chonburi FC, Muangthong United, Chiangrai United, Rajnavy FC, Prime FC, and Ratchaburi FC. Japan sends four teams: Albirex Niigata, Kamatamare Sanuki, Shiga Select, and Ehime FC. Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim FC rounds out the 16-team field.

The tournament format divides all 16 teams into four groups of four, with each team playing all others in their group. The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, while third and fourth-place teams compete in ranking matches to determine final standings under rules set by the organizing committee and the national football association.

BANGKOK — One person was killed and another was critically injured after a concrete slab collapsed onto them in Sukhumvit Soi 66/1 in Bangkok's Bang Na district on 17 July 2026, emergency officials said. The Rama Radio Center received a report from the 199 emergency hotline at 09:50 that a concrete slab had fallen onto members of the public inside Sukhumvit Soi 66/1, off Sukhumvit Road in Bang Na Nuea subdistrict. Firefighters and rescue personnel from the Phra Khanong Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene. Initial reports said two men were seriously injured. One was rushed to Ruamjai Rak Hospital for treatment, while the other was trapped beneath the concrete slab. Rescue officials later confirmed that the trapped man had died at the scene. Crews were working to recover his body. The cause of the collapse was not immediately known, and authorities are investigating the incident.

A social media controversy erupted when former actor and television host Krissanapoom Sribumirat posted a message telling Thai people they must stop maintaining an underdeveloped mindset, or they will remain stuck consuming inferior and cheap products with no progress. His Facebook post read: "Thai people need to stop this underdeveloped mindset. Otherwise the nation will be filled with nothing but rubbish and problems everywhere." He continued: "Anyone who tries to do something good gets criticized and loses motivation. In developed countries abroad, society values quality goods, innovation, and creative thinking because it's difficult to achieve. You must support and celebrate these people because they create change. Otherwise you'll just keep consuming cheap, inferior products with no progress, stuck on this land."

Krissanapoom also stated that many people have approached him to open branches overseas, but he has declined because he wants Thai people to feel what he felt five years ago in Italy—something truly special that everyone deserves to experience. His post drew mixed reactions from netizens. One commenter responded: "I buy things within my budget because I'm poor and want maximum value," to which Krissanapoom replied: "Then stay as you are." Another commenter suggested he should just sell his products and let results speak for themselves, rather than criticizing Thai mindset, prompting Krissanapoom to respond: "I'm not belittling Thai people. I'm speaking the truth about the land."

Narathiwat Provincial Court read the first-instance judgment in case number อ.136/2569 on July 17, 2025, a significant case involving security in the southern border provinces. The case arose from a law enforcement operation on April 27, 2023, in Moo 12, Sateng Nok Subdistrict, Muang District, Yala Province, where authorities arrested two suspects identified as Musa Kir and Abdul Hakim (surnames withheld) and seized three firearms including assault rifles and pistols, along with ammunition and extensive field equipment that posed a serious threat to public safety.

The trial court sentenced both defendants to three years imprisonment for illegal weapons possession and conspiracy to commit terrorism. Both defendants confessed in court, which was considered mitigating, and the court reduced their sentences by half to one year and six months each. During the appeals process, both defendants were ordered detained.

The case serves as a warning and important lesson for those considering or being drawn into violence and illegal activities. Ultimately, such actions result in the loss of freedom and the future of the perpetrators and their families. The Internal Security Command Region 4 reaffirmed its commitment to strict law enforcement to end all forms of violence and called on citizens to work together to create a peaceful and sustainable society in the southern border region.

Anyone with information about perpetrators or illegal activities can contact the Region 4 emergency hotline at 1341 or local task forces available 24 hours a day.

CKPower has been selected by Thailand Development Institute to join the ESG100 securities group for 2025, marking its fifth consecutive year on the index from 2021 to 2025. The company is one of the region's largest renewable energy producers and maintains one of the lowest carbon footprints. This year, CKPower is one of seven energy and utility companies selected from 72 resources, reflecting recognition of its commitment to good corporate governance, transparency, and sustainable value creation.

Managing Director Thanawat Trevisavadej received the ESG100 Certificate on behalf of CKPower from Thailand Development Institute Chairman Dr. Piphath Yotpruet. Thanawat stated that the fifth consecutive selection reflects CKPower's commitment to driving business growth alongside systematic sustainability management, with emphasis on financial performance, good corporate governance, business transparency, and ESG management to prepare for energy transition and future challenges.

CKPower operates under the C-K-P sustainability strategy: C—Clean Electricity, targeting 100% renewable energy by 2027 with over 95% renewable capacity; K—Kind Neighbor, improving community quality of life and creating value for stakeholders while respecting human rights; and P—Partnership for Life, driving sustainable growth through investment and innovation to strengthen regional energy security and create long-term value for customers and shareholders.

Dr. Piphath noted that CKPower's fifth consecutive ESG100 selection reflects outstanding and consistent environmental, social, and governance performance. The assessment considers public disclosures and analysis of ESG management potential, opportunities, and risks affecting competitiveness and long-term sustainable growth, demonstrating CKPower's commitment to responsible business conduct and continuous stakeholder value creation.

CKPower continues advancing growth through renewable energy development, organizational capability enhancement, and innovation across its value chain, while strengthening energy security and implementing concrete sustainability management to create long-term value for all stakeholders and pursue net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets.