At a July 12, 2025 parliamentary event titled "Two Years of Senate Elections: Deep Dive into Election Fraud Evidence," Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prinyya Thevaranimit of Thammasat University's Law Faculty stressed that Senate elections must be conducted with integrity and fairness, as they represent the public's participation in state power. The Election Commission's scrutiny over its performance is significant, she argued, because the Constitution grants the commission authority to refer cases of unfair elections to the Supreme Court.

The commission is currently establishing two subcommittees to investigate and adjudicate the Senate election within 90 days. Prinyya highlighted that using incentives to influence voting choices violates electoral law, similar to vote-buying rules for House elections and carrying criminal penalties within the commission's purview.

On the matter of lottery tickets ("pouy") found at polling stations, she noted that while a graft court previously ruled the tickets themselves are not inherently illegal, that does not equate to fair elections—these are separate issues for the Supreme Court. The commission's decision not to submit lottery tickets as evidence does not constitute dereliction of duty, since commissioners voted to preserve them on election night.

Problematic, however, is a legal deadline: the commission's secretary must submit investigation findings within one year—a deadline the commission has already missed. The law requires notifying affected parties of delays, which the commission failed to do, constituting dereliction of duty.

Prinyya stressed that only the Election Commission can refer Senate election fraud cases to the Supreme Court. If the commission does not act, no one else can—a gap that needs legal reform. In criminal cases, victims may file through the Department of Special Investigation if prosecutors decline.

Most troubling is the reversal: the 26th Election Commission panel identified 229 individuals involved in the case, but the 36th panel deemed the allegations baseless and moved to dismiss all charges. She called on the public to invoke the Information Access Act to request the 26th panel's investigation summary and demand transparency from the Election Commission.

Chery Group and OMODA & JAECOO (Thailand) held TECH DAY 2026 to present a vision of innovation and future automotive technology through demonstrations of new energy systems, intelligent driving platforms, driver assistance technology, smart parking systems, and new energy ecosystem solutions designed for modern Thai consumers.

TECH DAY 2026 reflects Chery Group's advancement of world-class technological foundations to support Thailand's future mobility direction, meeting modern consumers' demand for intelligent vehicles, user convenience, safety, and performance suited to real-world driving conditions across all dimensions.

During the event, Chery Group presented its core technological foundations under five key pillars: Mars Architecture, Kunpeng Power, Lingxi Smart Cockpit, Falcon Pilot, and Galaxy Ecosystem—driving the development of new energy vehicles and intelligent mobility systems to support long-term company growth.

A major highlight was the Falcon Pilot Intelligent Driving System, featuring intelligent assisted driving and intelligent parking technology. Chery introduced SIVP (Super Intelligent Valet Parking), an advanced automated parking system designed to enhance urban driving experiences, making parking easier, more convenient, and safer.

SIVP can perceive surroundings, plan parking trajectories, and control vehicle operations during key stages including turning, acceleration, braking, and parking under specified conditions. It simplifies parking in challenging environments such as shopping malls, office buildings, condominiums, hospitals, and mixed-use developments with limited space, parking spots, and heavy traffic.

Thailand is a strategically important market for Chery Group to deploy intelligent technology in real-world applications. The first product equipped with SIVP is scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025, with testing and demonstrations already underway in key Bangkok areas to study and refine the technology for Thai driving behaviors, environments, and travel patterns.

Cedric Chui, President of OMODA & JAECOO (Thailand) Limited, stated that Thailand plays a crucial role in Chery Group's global technology strategy. TECH DAY 2026 demonstrates this commitment, and Thailand's selection as one of the first markets to launch the SIVP-equipped product reflects strategic confidence in Thai market potential and consumer readiness for future innovation.

Today's presentation is more than product showcasing—it represents comprehensive Intelligent Mobility vision built on global technological foundations, refined through testing in real Thai contexts, ensuring innovations meet Thai consumers' lifestyle, travel, and expectations. The goal is to create a technology experience that truly serves users.

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On July 12, 2569, two victims independently filed complaints at the Sai Mai coordination center in Bangkok after becoming targets of a skilled criminal who impersonates repair technicians to deceive elderly residents into opening their doors. The suspect then ransacks homes and steals valuables before fleeing.

The first victim, Ms. Maliwun (name withheld), age 69, described how the perpetrator posed as an air conditioning repairman riding a black or dark brown Honda Scoopy motorcycle without license plates, wearing a helmet and surgical mask to conceal his face. He deceived the elderly victim into letting him inside, then systematically searched the second floor and stole two diamond rings, a gold necklace, and cash before escaping.

The second victim, Ms. Bunruean (name withheld), age 54, from Min Buri district, reported an incident on July 6 around 8:49 a.m. While she was at work, the suspect entered claiming to check the electrical system, spent about 15 minutes circling inside, then seized the opportunity to steal nearly 10,000 baht in cash from her 94-year-old grandmother and elderly relatives. Police were notified and CCTV footage showed the suspect fleeing toward Suwinthawong Road, though he remains at large.

Analysis of both victims' accounts reveals a clear pattern: the suspect is a thin, average-height male wearing a t-shirt, jeans, canvas shoes, and a helmet, specifically targeting homes where only elderly people live alone. He operates from a dark or dark brown Honda Scoopy.

Ekkaphop Luangprasert, founder of the Sai Maai Must Survive Facebook page, believes the suspect has conducted multiple crimes across Bangkok and poses a serious threat to seniors. The page is coordinating with Min Buri and Bupharam police stations to accelerate investigation and capture. They also appeal to the public to report similar incidents or provide tips to help bring the perpetrator to justice.

The Commerce Ministry is mobilizing all sectors to strengthen enforcement against intellectual property infringement in physical markets and online platforms, while promoting a new generation awareness campaign on respecting intellectual property rights. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthathummaphan chaired an event promoting intellectual property respect under the concept "Don't Buy, Don't Use, Don't Support Intellectual Property Infringement." Government agencies including the National Police, Customs Department, Special Cases Investigation Department, state bodies, private sector rights holders, Thai embassies abroad, and foreign organizations participated at Siam Paragon and Siam Square's Walking Street to educate the public on the importance of respecting intellectual property rights and strengthen cooperation in preventing and suppressing infringement in physical markets and online platforms.

Minister Supachai stated that intellectual property infringement is a problem hindering economic progress, directly impacting producers, businesses, and consumers while undermining Thailand's trade competitiveness. She emphasized that IP protection is a crucial factor major trading partners, particularly the United States, use when evaluating Thailand's intellectual property protection status, affecting investor confidence and the country's trade and investment climate.

The Commerce Ministry's Intellectual Property Department has strengthened Thailand's intellectual property protection system while promoting an innovation ecosystem benefiting Thai creators and entrepreneurs. The ministry developed cooperation mechanisms with domestic and foreign agencies to elevate intellectual property standards to international levels and drive Thailand toward an innovation and creativity-driven economy.

The Intellectual Property Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on preventing intellectual property infringement on internet platforms with the Central Investigation Bureau's Economic Crime Suppression Division and Shopee Thailand Company Limited. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in information exchange, investigation, and prosecution of violators, while improving prevention and suppression of counterfeit goods sales on online platforms.

The ministry also received a cooperation agreement with Unilever Thai Trading Company, a rights holder, which joined the collaboration network to implement Notice and Takedown measures to suspend counterfeit product sales online. The cooperation network currently has 45 member organizations, including three Commerce Ministry agencies: the Intellectual Property Department, Trade Development Department, and International Trade Promotion Department.