On June 30, 2026, Pol. Lt. Col. Thawee Sodsong, leader of the Pracharaj Party, posted on Facebook calling the fiscal year 2570 budget "a hidden financial crisis requiring emergency surgery," noting the national account faces negative balances and mortgaged future revenues.

The government's proposed spending budget for fiscal year 2570 totals 3.78 trillion baht distributed across 3,286 agencies, but projects only 3.0 trillion baht in net revenue collection, creating a gap requiring 788 billion baht in additional borrowing. Thawee argued this revenue projection is unrealistically optimistic, pointing to fiscal year 2568 results where the government fell 138.1 billion baht short of its 3.316 trillion baht collection target, actually collecting only 2.783 trillion baht.

He criticized the current tax structure for protecting wealthy interests while burdening ordinary citizens through indirect taxes on value-added and petroleum products embedded in everyday expenses. Large corporations and multinational companies enjoy BOI Board privileges and various tax incentives while direct taxation on corporate profits remains unreformed.

Thawee highlighted three critical disparities in the budget:

1. **Civil Service vs. Elderly Citizens**: The 3 million government employees and staff receive 1.4355 trillion baht (37.9% of total budget), including 852.671 billion baht in direct personnel costs and 572.62 billion baht hidden in central accounts for pensions, medical care, and compensation. In stark contrast, 14 million elderly citizens receive only 101.54 billion baht in pensions—roughly 14 times less despite greater need.

2. **Multi-Year Commitment Lock-in**: The budget contains 1.76 trillion baht (44.3% of total) in multi-year obligations that lock spending into monopoly concessionaires and corporate interests, limiting fiscal flexibility.

3. **Structural Inequality**: Grassroots citizens pay regressive taxes funding every meal and fuel purchase while subsidizing government benefits and corporate tax breaks, deepening inequality.

The Thai Credit Guarantee Corporation (Thai CGD) board has resolved to appoint Dr. Theethach Suksukhat as the new Managing Director for the term beginning July 1, 2026 and ending August 29, 2028. Dr. Theethach is a highly skilled executive who previously served as Deputy Managing Director of Thai CGD for six years. He also held significant national-level positions in the past, including Governor of the Thai Rubber Organization (TRO) and Director of the Ministry of Interior's Market Organization. This appointment will advance the company's initiatives and operations in line with Thai CGD's business objectives. In terms of education, Dr. Theethach earned his bachelor's degree in Economics from Thammasat University's Faculty of Economics, a master's degree in International Administration from the University of Melbourne, and a doctoral degree in Business Management from Victoria University in Australia. This promotion underscores his readiness to continue advancing Thai CGD's mission in accordance with the company's strategic plan.

On June 30, Transport Ministry Deputy Sompetch Bunyamani announced that following a construction barge capsizing opposite Suksawat Soi 84 in Phra Samut Chedi district, Samut Prakan province near Thai Central Chemical Company's pier, he has ordered the Port Authority to conduct a thorough safety inspection of the company's dock facility and surrounding port structures.

The inspection will include checking the structural integrity of at least one pier on each side—both north and south—to ensure the incident has not affected other nearby dock structures. Officials have been instructed to ensure all safety systems meet international standards to provide maximum public assurance and safety, and authorities confirmed there are no dangerous gas pipelines in the incident area.

Regarding the search for one missing person, coordination has been made with a goodwill foundation to deploy a rescue team of 10 divers who are now stationed at the site and ready to conduct a full-scale search. All personnel have been reminded to prioritize safety during the operation. Two injured persons have already been transported to Paolo Hospital in Prapradeang.

Members of the public who witness emergencies, water accidents, or unsafe conditions at port areas are urged to contact the Port Authority's 24-hour water safety hotline at 1199.

On June 30, 2569, representatives from the three armed forces—Gen. Chaiyaprueksa Duangprawat (Army Chief of Staff acting as Army Operations Center Chief), Adm. Thadawut Tatpitakgul (Navy Chief of Staff acting as Navy Operations Center Chief), and Air Chief Marshal Anurak Ramnarak (Air Force Chief of Staff acting as Air Force Operations Center Chief)—inspected the Eastern Region Command's operations in Sa Kaeo province's border areas at Ban Nong Jan, Ban Khlong Phaeng, and Bueng Takwan checkpoint.

The inspection aimed to monitor operational readiness, coordinate military actions across all three services, and prepare comprehensive military capabilities for maximum operational effectiveness. The three chiefs also met with relevant agencies to integrate plans and objectives for joint military operations across the Suranari, Burapha, and Chanthaburi-Trat Border Defense Command areas, ensuring unified direction, coherence, and optimal efficiency.

This field inspection followed an Eastern Region Command directive restricting access to agricultural areas in border markers 46-47 east of Si Phent Road in Ban Nong Jan, Non Tambon, Khok Sung District, Sa Kaeo province, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. to prevent suspicious groups from entering the zone.

Nearly 100 Lopburi monkeys broke out of their enclosure and entered local homes, likely driven by heat, hunger, stress, and desire for freedom. Authorities mobilized to recapture them using tranquilizer darts and baited traps at multiple locations.

On June 30, 2025, Samruan Sachaphop, mayor of Lopburi City Municipality, received a report from staff at the municipal animal nursery in Pho Kao Tom subdistrict that monkeys held in the Department of National Parks' care had escaped their enclosure. Nearly 100 monkeys got out, though officials prevented over 1,000 remaining in the same cage from fleeing further. The mayor immediately ordered staff and relevant agencies to recapture the escaped monkeys quickly to prevent public disturbance and trouble for residents.

Veeraphong Rit Rod, Lopburi's provincial governor, traveled to the site with district officials, the municipality, the Department of National Parks, the provincial Dharma Center, and the livestock office to coordinate a capture plan. Officials conducted capture operations across multiple locations and successfully brought back some monkeys. Simultaneously, another team repaired the damaged enclosure.

Governor Veeraphong revealed that the municipality's disaster prevention staff, working with the Department of National Parks, launched capture operations and reinforced the broken section of the enclosure. Some escaped monkeys have been recaptured, while others still roam the surrounding area. Long-term solutions include upgrading to a stronger, double-layered enclosure that monkeys cannot break through. The province is also establishing a foundation to manage the monkeys' diet and living conditions.

Mayor Samruan explained that recapture operations are ongoing, with some monkeys returning voluntarily and others requiring active capture. The animals escaped due to heat, hunger, stress, and desire for freedom. Officials will return all escaped monkeys to their enclosure as quickly as possible without disturbing residents. The municipality apologizes to affected residents and urges them to report any damage so officials can provide compensation.

After posting a bikini photo with the caption "Better hurry before my body changes," actress Kimberly Ann Voltemas sparked speculation that she might be expecting. However, on June 30th, she clarified her family planning timeline during an appearance at the "Good Fortune Luncheon" event at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park. Speaking with her husband Maak Parin, Kimberly acknowledged they weren't ready this year and may have missed the window due to her continuous filming commitments throughout 2025.

She revealed that she's already frozen her eggs and her doctor confirmed her excellent health, leaving her confident about conceiving quickly when the opportunity arises—what she jokingly calls "opening and closing the door quickly." Regarding visiting sacred temples in Hong Kong to pray for children, as some friends have suggested, Kimberly said she hasn't thought about it because she doesn't want children right now.

When asked if she and her best friend Nadezhda Kukirimiya (Anya Urasiaya) would get pregnant together, Kimberly laughed it off, saying Anya hadn't mentioned any timeline. She explained her current focus is work, as filming runs continuously through the year. She dismissed pregnancy speculation, explaining she simply took the bikini photo in the morning when her body looked good, knowing she'd "ruin it" after eating at the hotel's many restaurants. She joked that Anya even texted her asking her not to reveal anything before the wedding.

When pressed about whether conceiving requires divine intervention, Kimberly noted that some friends who desperately wanted children found them elusive until combining spiritual and medical approaches. She expressed confidence in her own health and genetics, saying both she and her husband are equally "fit," joking they're ready to "open and close the door quickly" when the time comes. However, she emphasized that 2025 likely won't be the year, as her filming schedule extends through year-end with another production beginning shortly after.