The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) said on July 23, 2025, that information about nine politicians linked to an embezzlement case released by iLaw (Internet for Laws) appears to be old data. DSI Director-General Yutthana Praedumrong addressed the matter at Government House following iLaw director Yingcheep Atchananont's public disclosure of the nine names allegedly connected to the case. The DSI chief noted that he had previously provided information to iLaw and suggested the names revealed were likely already-known data rather than fresh evidence.

At 10:15 a.m. on July 23, 2569, Asapol Sannitriphop, a Phumi Thai Party MP from Sisaket and chair of the House committee on anti-corruption and misconduct prevention, spoke to reporters before the committee meeting to examine allegations of state officials' involvement in fraud during recruitment exams for civil servants and local government employees.

Asapol revealed that the committee had invited relevant agencies including the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), the Financial Intelligence Unit, the State Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC), the Royal Thai Police's suppression division, the Department of Special Investigation, and the Thai Anti-Corruption Organization. These bodies are tasked with investigating and prosecuting disciplinary and criminal cases related to the scandal. The meeting was called to monitor progress—specifically, how far various units have advanced. The NACC, for example, released 50 names of implicated officials but notably omitted the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry and the Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, raising public questions about their absence from the investigation scope.

On the question of complaints filed with the House legal affairs committee that implicated Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in the fraud, alleging proceeds would fund past elections, Asapol expressed full confidence in the premier's innocence, noting that he himself was the first to raise the exam fraud issue with Anutin in 2566, leading to a joint resolution by five agencies. "I can confirm that the Prime Minister wants wrongdoers held accountable under the law, and as chair of the anti-corruption committee, I am committed to collaboration—whether with opposition or government committees and anti-corruption bodies—because we want all involved in misconduct, regardless of rank, to face legal punishment," Asapol stated.

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gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2026, the largest gaming festival in Southeast Asia, returns in grand fashion from October 29 to November 1, 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). The collaboration between gamescom asia—Asia's leading global gaming showcase—and Thailand Game Show, the region's largest gaming event, is organized by Show No Limit and Online Station under True Corporation Public Company Limited, combining the strengths of both events. Building on last year's historic success, which drew 206,159 attendees from 95 countries and 294 brands, the 2026 edition adopts the theme "The Heart of Gaming," positioning itself as the central hub consolidating all dimensions of the gaming industry. The event aims to attract investors, industry leaders, and gamers worldwide while generating approximately 1.22 billion baht in economic value, underscoring Thailand's global potential. The expanded venue covers 35,000 square meters.

Business Zone The business zone runs October 29–30 and serves as a complete gaming business investment hub. A major highlight is a special appearance by John Romero, co-founder of id Software and legendary creator of Doom, Quake, and Wolfenstein 3D—games that revolutionized the first-person shooter genre worldwide. Romero will deliver a keynote titled "Why We Still Make Games," sharing decades of industry experience, lessons in overcoming challenges, and insights on gaming's future. The zone exclusively welcomes gaming industry entrepreneurs and media, providing a platform for game developers, business executives, investors, and distributors to network, conduct business negotiations, and participate in in-depth seminars. This strategic hub drives Southeast Asian gaming economics and investment while elevating Thai studios to international standards.

Over 70 speakers from 20 countries will share expertise covering game design, business strategy, and publishing from leading companies including Roblox (USA), Rovio Entertainment (Finland), Gameloft (Indonesia), Tencent (Singapore), and Godot Foundation (Spain). The business zone also features pitch competitions for independent game developers, Invest Circle activities, VIP mixers to match developers with investors, and the Thailand Game Talent Showcase presenting games from Thailand's leading student teams, with Xsolla as the primary business zone sponsor.

Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition Zone The entertainment and gaming exhibition zone runs October 30 through November 1.

The Board of Investment (BOI) announced that investment promotion applications in the first half of 2025 (January–June) reached 1.47 trillion baht, generating 82,000 jobs and over 1.2 trillion baht in annual export value. BOI Secretary-General Nurat Therdsteerasukdi stated that despite global economic headwinds from geopolitical instability, energy price fluctuations, and global supply chain restructuring, Thailand's investment outlook remains strong and continues to grow steadily.

From January to June 2025, the board received 1,299 project applications worth 1,473,718 million baht in total investment, up 37% from the same period last year. This growth demonstrates investor confidence in Thailand's role as a future-industry investment base.

The two highest-value investment sectors align with global trends. Digital industry investment topped the list at 1,115,260 million baht from 90 projects, followed by electronics and electrical appliances at 120,230 million baht from 179 projects. Other major sectors included agriculture and food processing (61,388 million baht, 131 projects), high-value logistics services (40,217 million baht, 170 projects), energy and basic infrastructure (39,461 million baht, 221 projects), automotive and parts (25,662 million baht, 122 projects), minerals, metals and materials (20,399 million baht, 128 projects), chemicals and petrochemicals (16,533 million baht, 110 projects), and machinery, automation and robotics (13,093 million baht, 82 projects).

The energy and basic infrastructure sector recorded the highest project count, with 198 renewable energy projects worth 26,354 million baht, mainly solar, wind, biomass, and biogas facilities. This reflects growing investment in clean energy and infrastructure systems such as water supply and industrial water to support industrial demand and future-industry investment.

Geographically, most investment concentrated in the Central Region at 903,759 million baht from 513 projects, followed by the Eastern Region at 495,737 million baht. Other regions included the Northeast (14,985 million baht), South (11,864 million baht), West (8,162 million baht), and North (7,733 million baht). Although the North showed the lowest investment value compared to other regions, it recorded a 93% growth rate year-over-year, signaling expansion in high-potential sectors, particularly energy, infrastructure, agriculture, food processing, and healthcare.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) also expanded significantly, with 877 project applications totaling 1,368,493 million baht, an 80% increase. The top five source countries and regions were Singapore (1,121,742 million baht, 158 projects), the United Kingdom (47,193 million baht, 11 projects), China (45,766 million baht, 321 projects), Taiwan (38,014 million baht, 47 projects), and Japan (32,790 million baht, 123 projects). Most foreign investment targeted the digital industry, including data centers, data hosting, and cloud services, followed by electronics and electrical appliances such as optical transceivers, printed circuit boards (PCBs), hard disk drives, wafer testing, and network systems.

On July 22, 2025, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) publicly released asset and liability disclosures for Pom Pongwittayapanu, a People's Party list-system MP, filed upon taking office on March 15, 2025. Pom and his wife Krokamol Sriiam reported combined assets of 529,153,101 baht with no liabilities.

Pom's personal assets total 243,331,825 baht, comprising 1 million baht in foreign currency cash, 22.7 million baht in deposits, 93 million baht in company investments, and 80.2 million baht in loans extended to three companies. He also owns one plot of land in Bang Chak Sub-district, Taling Chan District, Bangkok, valued at 18.06 million baht, plus buildings and structures worth 17.9 million baht, rights and concessions valued at 1.98 million baht, and other assets totaling 8.4 million baht. His annual income is 6.59 million baht, derived from salary (854,760 baht), parliamentary allowance (507,960 baht), stock dividends (2.5 million baht), and interest from company loans (2.7 million baht). His annual expenses total 3.58 million baht for utilities and insurance (1.6 million baht) and other costs including children's education, parental support, travel, and donations (1.98 million baht).

Krokamol's assets total 275,021,655 baht, including 5,000 baht in foreign currency, 24.1 million baht in deposits, and 130.6 million baht invested primarily in TTB funds and holdings in LHM Holdings (1997), 3D M Group, and Quick Leasing. She owns two plots of land in the Bang Sao Thong area, Samut Prakan Province, worth 110.49 million baht combined, plus rights and concessions (1.27 million baht) and other assets (8.5 million baht). Her annual income from salary is 2.86 million baht, with annual expenses of 1.95 million baht for utilities and insurance (1.15 million baht) and other costs (800,000 baht).

Their minor child reported combined assets of 10,799,620 baht, comprising 3,693 baht in deposits, 4.5 million baht in investments, and 6.3 million baht in rights and concessions.

Notable luxury items disclosed by both include 7.73 million baht in Goldnow gold bars, a Rolex Datejust watch (140,000 baht), an Omega Speedmaster Professional (150,000 baht), gold Buddhist amulets and coins valued at over 500,000 baht, 7 million baht in gold jewelry, and Rolex and Patek Philippe watches worth 1.5 million baht.