On July 25, 2569, Election Commission Secretary Sawaeng Boonmee briefed the media on the commission's progress in reviewing the Senate election fraud case and whether it will proceed to file charges in court. The commission has previously stated it expects to complete its work by next month or August, with approximately four more meetings planned.

Sawaeng noted that while the Senate fraud case dominates daily news, public activities and opinions do not alter the established facts or the commission's statutory examination process. The law requires the commission to vote on whether wrongdoing occurred before forwarding the case to court as a preliminary opinion.

"We listen to all external viewpoints and opinions, but they do not affect the facts or the legal procedures we follow," Sawaeng said. He explained that when determining guilt, the law must first define what constitutes a wrongdoing, then the commission reviews evidence and witnesses. Regarding the Democratic Party's planned press conference tomorrow to reveal additional evidence in the case, Sawaeng said the commission will examine whether that information is already in the official record.

When asked if a decision not to prosecute would contradict public sentiment, Sawaeng stressed that the final decision rests on evidence and findings stated in the ruling, which are fully documented. "We do not decide based on feelings or anyone's preferences, but on the facts we have gathered," he said.

Asked whether the commission is prepared to face social backlash, Sawaeng replied, "This happens every day." Regarding complaints filed by accused candidates against those who disclosed information, Sawaeng noted this is their right and unrelated to the commission's case. He also said the commission already has all relevant clips from Senate candidate screenings, as the law requires the Election Commission to record every step of the voting process at all levels. "We must operate under the law, not according to anyone's wishes. Freedom of expression is protected as long as it does not infringe on others' rights," he concluded.

The Thai Meteorological Department issued its fifth alert on July 25, 2025, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand from July 26–30. Affected regions include the Northeast, Central, East, and Western South regions due to a monsoon trough passing through the North and upper Northeast, combined with an intensifying Southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Residents are urged to prepare for flash flooding and flash floods, especially in foothill and low-lying areas. Waves in the upper Andaman Sea are expected to reach 2–3 meters (exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms), while the upper Gulf of Thailand and lower Andaman Sea will see waves around 2 meters (exceeding 2 meters during storms). Fishermen are advised to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas; small boats in the upper Andaman should remain ashore during this period. Typhoon Noel, located in southern China, is forecast to make landfall in Guangdong Province on July 26 and will not affect Thailand. The public is advised to plan activities and travel carefully and monitor updates from the Meteorological Department at http://www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 around the clock. The next alert will be issued on July 26 at 5:00 a.m. Provinces expecting very heavy rain include Ranong (July 26), Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, and Nakhon Phanom (July 27–28), and Chaiyaphum (July 28). Additional heavy rain is forecast for provinces across all regions through July 30.

Election Commission Secretary Sawaeng Boonmee, accompanied by Deputy Secretary Phassakorn Siriphakyaporn and officials, visited Roi Et Province on July 25 to inspect readiness for the provincial governor election scheduled for July 26. Sawaeng said preparation was proceeding smoothly, with all equipment and ballots distributed as planned, and expressed confidence the election would run normally.

Roi Et has 20 districts, 2,539 polling units, and 1,045,902 eligible voters (506,676 men, 539,226 women). The Election Commission urged all voters to participate and elect a leader to manage the province's budget and improve public welfare.

Sawaeng stated that local elections face less political pressure than national elections, as political parties provide less intensive support at the provincial level. He said the election office, provincial administration, and local police are conducting coordinated surveillance across all areas to prevent fraud. One complaint has been filed regarding campaign activity outside the permitted 90-day window, currently under review and unrelated to vote-buying accusations. Sawaeng expressed confidence that election procedures and personnel understand their duties and all will proceed smoothly, with only weather as a potential minor variable.

On July 25, 2025, the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward (ISOC-4F) formally reported progress in the case stemming from an armed attack on July 22 in Narathiwat Province. A militant group opened fire and hurled improvised explosive devices at members of Company 4509 of the 45th Special Operations Battalion of the Royal Thai Army while they were manning a security checkpoint in Bukit Sami, Ban Talat Tanyongmat, Tambon Tanyongmat, Amphoe Rangae, Narathiwat Province. The attack killed five soldiers immediately and wounded six civilians.

Authorities conducted intensive investigations around the clock and made significant progress. A court approved an arrest warrant for one suspect, Azizan from Amphoe Janae, Narathiwat, under warrant number 439/2569 issued by Rangae Police Station, charged with shooting and throwing explosives at the Bukit Sami checkpoint.

Deep background checks revealed the suspect is a significant offender with two active warrants. He was previously wanted under warrant number 592/2568 from Sungai Kolok Police Station in connection with a shooting and bombing incident in the Sungai Kolok Municipality area on March 8, 2024. A second person from Amphoe Saiburi, Pattani, believed to be involved, is being held for questioning at the 46th Special Operations Battalion interrogation center in Narathiwat Province.

ISOC-4F confirmed that all agencies are urgently gathering forensic evidence to pursue and prosecute all perpetrators still at large under the full force of the law. The military and security agencies vow to continue intensive operations to protect lives and property while restoring peace and stability to the southern border provinces as quickly as possible.

Police have issued arrest warrants for two suspects in a carbomb attack on Tanyong Police Station, located in Mueang District, Narathiwat Province. The explosion occurred at 7:20 p.m. on July 21, injuring Police Senior Sergeant Aphisit Anuchat, 38, a patrol commander, and damaging a pickup truck and government property.

Based on CCTV footage and evidence from a Mitsubishi sedan used in the attack, authorities have identified two suspects: Azemin, 35, wanted for armed assault, carbomb attacks, and robbery in Songkhla and Bangkok; and Abdulraheem, also wanted in connection with a shooting in Tak Bai District and a carbomb attack at a district officer's residence in Narathiwat. Two additional suspects, Aaliyah and Hafizi, are being questioned at interrogation centers run by the Royal Thai Navy and the 46th Rangers Regiment in Narathiwat.

Wat Phra That Sri Jom Thong Worawiharn in Ban Luang subdistrict, Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai, is an ancient temple housing a sacred relic of the Buddha—specifically the right frontal bone—and serves as the natal-year pagoda for those born in the year of the Rat. The temple museum, located beside the relic pagoda, occupies a former Dharma school building. This single-story traditional Lanna brick structure displays numerous valuable artifacts. Upon entering from the left, visitors encounter many stone inscriptions, royal cloths, elephant howdah cannons called "am-mok," and Lanna-style wooden devotional pedestals inlaid with gold leaf, which were used when removing relics from their indoor sanctuary. Further along are various ancient weapons arranged in glass cabinets, water channels, flower receptacles, and most notably, the meditation seat of Phra Ratana Racha (Phra Mueang Kaew)—a 15th-century Lanna piece belonging to King Tilok, the 11th Mangrai dynasty monarch of Lanna (1438–1468), who built the main vihara in 1458 and enshrined the Chom Thong relics in 1460.

The museum also houses an elephant howdah called "saluang kan ham" presented by the sixth Chiang Mai ruler, crafted from wood and decorated with ivory. A seventh-era howdah, donated by a later Chiang Mai lord, is similarly displayed. Wooden carved flower bowls inlaid with gold and studded with glass—used to present flowers, incense, and candles during religious ceremonies—are arranged in an eye-catching cluster. Equally striking are ancient Buddhist statues unearthed from archaeological sites in Hod district, along with ancient pillar fragments in Lanna style dating to the 15th century, originally positioned within the vihara before the main pagoda. These wooden carved, gold-inlaid pillars represent craftsmanship enduring through time. Many other artifacts are on display, including royal stupas, 800 small Buddha stupas, bowls, glazed wares, and everyday implements—all worthy of personal viewing. The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., closed Mondays, with free admission. Telephone: 0-5334-2184.