Residents from Lam Duan subdistrict in Krasan district, Buriram province have lodged a complaint with the provincial Ombudsman's Office against a village headman, seeking disciplinary action and his removal from office. The residents accuse the headman of repeatedly organizing illegal hi-lo gambling games with villagers, despite previously announcing that the village should be drug-free and having reported other residents to police for illegal gambling.

After initially filing a complaint with Krasan district approximately two months ago without resolution, villagers escalated the matter to the provincial level to ensure proper investigation and disciplinary proceedings. On July 1, 2026, district chief Terdphan Krombthong stated that the district office had not neglected the case and established a fact-finding committee in mid-June 2026. The committee summoned both complainants and the accused village headman, who denied the allegations. The investigation is currently in the stage of interviewing additional witnesses and gathering evidence to determine whether the headman actually committed the offenses. The fact-finding process must be completed within 15 days, after which disciplinary action may be initiated if evidence supports the allegations. The severity of any potential penalties will depend on the gravity of the misconduct.

Millions of insects have invaded Wat Soi Wong School in Samphi Noi subdistrict, Kaeng Hang Maeo district, Chachoengsao province, on July 1, 2569, alarming teachers, students, and parents. Inspections found large numbers of the creatures—which locals call "seam centipedes"—scattered throughout classrooms, storage rooms, and unused rest areas. The insects have hard, dark skin with patterns resembling centipedes and have a frightening appearance. Despite multiple cleaning operations by the school, the insects continue to reappear regularly, causing significant concern among parents, especially those with young children who rest or conduct activities indoors, who fear the creatures could crawl into children's ears or mouths. School officials suspect the massive infestation originated from an adjacent rubber plantation where sawdust is applied as soil fertilizer, creating ideal conditions for rapid breeding and migration into the school area. Teachers and parent representatives have urgently requested that local authorities conduct immediate inspections and develop solutions to resolve this problem as quickly as possible to ensure student safety and hygiene.

Petchphitchaya Market held a major event featuring the million-baht music group Sriraam Nam Petchr, offering free admission to celebrate the market's anniversary. The atmosphere grew lively from evening onwards as Mae Yak fans and supporters arrived early afternoon to secure seating, undeterred by sun and rain, to watch the full concert performance by Bank and Poi. The popular songs "Jairak Horia Jihlock" and "Saao Isan Ror Rak" drew such large crowds that fans felt the need for extra cooling. Fans arrived with substantial cash donations—hundreds and thousands of baht—which they carefully arranged and strung together as garlands to present to their beloved artists, with the total exceeding 100,000 baht.

Peach Supicha Paitoon, the market owner, cleared the market grounds for the grand event held in the heart of Nakhon Sawan city. The celebration brought the Sriraam Nam Petchr music group to perform at Petchphitchaya Market as part of the anniversary commemoration, aligning with the market's motto "Petchphitchaya—Fresh, Clean, Safe Market." The event was graced by a standing statue of Luang Pu Sila Sirijanto, the 23rd image installation, presented as a blessing for the market's birthday celebration. The performance featured the show "Sawet Chat Luk Choo."

At 10:26 a.m. on July 1, 2026, investigator Phunonth Rueang Ying from Khao Chai Sohn Police Station, along with rescue personnel, responded to a pickup truck that had overturned on the Asia Highway northbound near Ban Koh Thong Som, Moo 12, Khao Chai Sohn Subdistrict, Khao Chai Sohn District, Phatthalung Province.

The accident occurred on a curved section of the highway during rainfall, which had made the road surface slippery. Officers found a Toyota Tiger pickup lying on its side with the front severely crushed after striking a power pole with such force that the cabin collapsed. Inside the vehicle, rescuers found the body of Prasop Chok, 63, trapped in the crushed cabin. Rescue personnel used cutting equipment to extract the body before confirming death at the scene. The passenger, Ms. Chom, 59, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the roadside.

Initial investigation suggests the vehicle lost control while navigating the curve during heavy rain and wet road conditions, then struck the power pole forcefully. This caused the cabin to collapse, trapping the driver inside while ejecting the passenger. Both occupants died at the scene. Document checks revealed both victims were from the same address in Trang Province and are believed to have been husband and wife returning from an errand when the accident occurred.

Property damage was assessed as intact. Authorities are now contacting relatives to claim the bodies and continuing their investigation into the actual cause of the accident for legal proceedings.

During a July 1, 2025 parliamentary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Loetsak Pattanachaikul, the House of Representatives considered the fiscal year 2570 budget bill worth 3.788 trillion baht, proposed by the Cabinet on July 3.

Panida Mongkolswat, a Samut Prakan MP from the Pheu Thai Party, debated the budgets of three independent agencies: the Election Commission (EC), the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), and the State Audit Office (SAO). These agencies collectively received over 10.195 billion baht to maintain political integrity. However, she argued that over the years, these budgets have not been spent efficiently on core missions, and these agencies face questions about transparency and low public confidence, yet no oversight mechanism exists to balance their power.

During her speech, Panida displayed images of ballots used in Senate selection, pointing out irregularities: the ballots were pre-printed with numbered tables and the voting results matched perfectly—odds comparable to winning the lottery jackpot 70 consecutive times. She questioned how the public could trust the EC's electoral transparency given this evidence.

Panida further stated that given the controversial origins of the current Senate, and that the Senate must approve appointees to independent agencies, how can citizens trust their neutrality and independence?

Sanong Thepaksornrang, a Buri Ram MP from the Palang Pracharath Party, objected, arguing her remarks fell outside the budget bill's scope and that Senate selection matters were already under legal process.

Panida then criticized the NACC, alleging it protects corruption by failing to investigate former Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob regarding asset disclosure, despite a Constitutional Court ruling on his stock-hiding case.

Sanong protested again, citing off-topic discussion and explicit mention of an outsider. Chair Loetsak warned Panida about external references and urged her to stay on point.

Panida continued, noting the NACC typically conducts thorough investigations but had not done preliminary checks or questioned involved parties in this case, despite public attention. She presented a blurred image of Saksayam.

When Sanong objected to external images in her presentation, Chair Loetsak ruled against displaying outside individuals. Ekkarat Udoamnauy, a Bangkok MP from Pheu Thai, protested the chair's impartiality, noting the image was blurred and unidentifiable. He requested the chair and objector allow the discussion to proceed. Loetsak clarified that unblurred external images are prohibited, but blurred ones that cannot be identified are permitted, though he preferred avoiding them.

On July 1, 2569, Maj. Chaikrit Potho, commander of Patrol Unit 6, along with Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Narish Prathana Phor, Station Chief Pol. Col. Apiched Satrapsongprom, Assistant Station Chief Pol. Lt. Thadpol Sukpaibun, Pol. Lt. Sarawut Charoenyot, and officers from Phalap Phlai Chai Station 1 arrested 34-year-old Chai and seized 0.64 grams of ice, one shotgun, 20 shotgun rounds, 6 .22 caliber rounds, and .38 caliber ammunition.

The operation began on June 29 when traffic police conducted enforcement in their jurisdiction. On Charoen Krung Road, officers immobilized a white Isuzu vehicle and issued a traffic citation. When Chai arrived at Phalap Phlai Chai Station 1 to pay his fine, his suspicious behavior prompted further investigation. Officers Pol. Sgt. Ranyut Deebuk and Pol. Sgt. Nattapol Muhammed followed Chai to his vehicle and requested a search.

Police discovered 0.64 grams of ice hidden in a black shoulder bag and one shotgun with ammunition concealed behind the driver's seat in a gray weapons bag. During interrogation, Chai admitted the drugs and firearm belonged to him. He stated he purchased ice for 100 baht per packet from an unknown dealer near his residence and bought the gun and ammunition from a friend for approximately 18,000 baht.

Chaiwascharged with possession of Category 1 controlled substances without authorization, possession of firearms and ammunition without a license from the registrar, and carrying firearms in city limits, residential areas, or public places without proper authorization.