The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is accepting public comment on four electricity rate scenarios for the September–December 2025 billing period, with average rates ranging from 3.95 to 4.73 baht per unit, from July 13–20, 2025. On July 13, 2025, ERC Secretary Poolpat Leesmatthaipibul announced that the meeting approved opening comment periods on variable electricity rates (FT charge) for four cases, with average rates (excluding VAT) between 3.95–4.73 baht per unit.

Case 1 applies the FT adjustment formula, reimbursing all of EGAT's accumulated cost burden, setting the FT retail rate at 94.82 satang per unit. This reflects September–December 2025 cost trends (FAC) of 46.27 satang per unit. EGAT's actual accumulated fuel and power purchase cost burden (AF) totals 31,268 million baht (48.55 satang per unit), which the utility absorbed during the energy price crisis. Full repayment is scheduled by December 2025 to restore normal financial status. Combined with the base rate of 3.78 baht per unit, Case 1 results in an average rate of 4.73 baht per unit—a 78-satang or 20% increase from the current 3.95 baht per unit.

Case 2 applies the period FAC (EGAT's proposal), with an FT retail rate of 46.27 satang per unit reflecting September–December 2025 cost trends. EGAT absorbs the accumulated AF burden of 31,268 million baht (48.55 satang per unit) on behalf of consumers. Combined with the 3.78 baht base rate, Case 2 yields 4.25 baht per unit—a 3-satang or 8% increase from the current rate.

Case 3 adjusts pool gas pricing per energy ministry policy. PTT and EGAT lower the spot LNG price to $17.6 per million BTU, reducing the average natural gas price estimate to 363.53 baht per million BTU (down 11.4 baht). The FT retail rate drops to 41.27 satang per unit, a 5-satang reduction from Case 2. EGAT again covers the 31,268 million baht accumulated AF. Case 3 results in 4.20 baht per unit—a 25-satang or 6% increase.

Case 4 combines gas price adjustment with use of claw-back funds to cushion consumer impact, reducing the FT retail rate to 16.23 satang per unit while maintaining the 41.27 satang cost-trend component. EGAT absorbs the accumulated AF burden on behalf of consumers.

Kasem Bundit University has made history as Thailand's first private university to serve as primary host of a world university sports championship. The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has appointed a committee to organize the FISU World University Championship Golf 2026 in preparation for Thailand to host the event.

The key highlight is that the global university sports federation has entrusted Thailand with hosting duties, assigning Kasem Bundit University as the primary host. This represents a historic milestone for Thai higher education, as it is the first time a Thai private institution has been given the main responsibility to host a world university sports championship in golf. The achievement reflects the capability of Thai universities in management, international competition organization, and sports standards.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchhai Suksuwon, chairman of the committee promoting sports excellence under the Thai University Sports Association, stated: "Hosting this championship is a source of national pride and an important opportunity to demonstrate Thailand's capability in hosting world-class university sports events. We are prepared to work with all parties to ensure the competition's success."

The 2026 World University Golf Championship will be held from November 11-14, 2026, bringing together university-level golfers from many countries worldwide to compete in Thailand. The event will facilitate cultural exchange and friendship through sports while serving as a significant platform to promote Thailand's international image and boost tourism and economic activity during the competition period.

On July 13, 2025, Brigadier General Prabhat Sonchai, director of the Thailand-Cambodia Information Center, addressed a viral video being circulated on Cambodian social media that falsely claimed a Thai Royal Air Force F-16 had crashed during a training exercise. He confirmed this is disinformation and fake news with no connection to the Thai Air Force.

Factual investigation revealed the video actually depicts a Greek Air Force F-16 Block 52+ Advanced fighter jet that experienced a technical malfunction during training in Greek airspace. The pilot decided to perform an emergency landing without lowering the landing gear (gear-up landing), which caused a fire when the aircraft touched the runway. The pilot safely evacuated the aircraft.

The incident occurred in Greece, not Thailand, and has no connection to Thai Air Force aircraft or operations. The investigation found that foreign footage was being distributed alongside misleading captions designed to make viewers believe it involved the Thai military—a clear case of presenting false and misleading information.

Brigadier General Sonchai emphasized that spreading distorted information like this can confuse the public, damage the credibility of news sources, and create false perceptions, especially during sensitive security situations. He urged citizens to verify information through reliable news outlets and official government agencies before believing or sharing it, to prevent the spread of fake news and reduce the impact of misinformation on society.

Thai artist PUN presents a tangible experience through the exhibition "MUSEUM OF SOMNIA – An Embodied Music Experience."

Prime Video launches the series "Ride or Die," about two close friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham) who believe they know everything about each other—except that Judith is an international assassin. When a mysterious figure from Judith's past appears and a mission goes terribly wrong, their entire world is turned upside down. Both must flee from law enforcement, highly trained assassins, and dangerous criminals. The series begins streaming July 15 on Prime Video.

Isaan folk singers Tay Ornthay and K-pop group Mind 4EVE have partnered on a music project called "Hug Just Right (Special Version)," bringing together artists from different styles and generations. Mind 4EVE performs Isaan folk with smooth clarity, while Tay Ornthay explores new colors through a seamless blend of Isaan folk and T-pop. Listen on the Grammy Gold Official YouTube channel.

The highly anticipated "Lonely Loud Fest 2" music festival, a space for music lovers to release emotions through songs, has sold out its tickets. The festival takes place September 20, 2026, at Union Hall, Union Mall, featuring artists NONT TANONT, INK WARUNTORN, BOWKYLION, PUN, 4EVE, POLYCAT, and emerging artists Television Off, Cornboi, The Publish, and Macaw and the Flowers.

Inspired by music, hot artist PUN presents a tangible experience through the exhibition "MUSEUM OF SOMNIA – An Embodied Music Experience," where visitors enter a world that blurs the line between reality and dreams. The presentation features images, light, color, and visuals that shift according to one of three seasons. The exhibition runs July 25 – August 8, 2026, on the 8th floor of CentralwOrld LIVE, open 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Tickets are available at eventpop.me for 1,299 baht, with a limited-edition MUSEUM OF SOMNIA headwrap included (not sold separately, limited quantity). For more details, follow PUN and Universal Music Thailand on social media.

A 45-year-old woman named Ja reported to police on July 13, 2569 that three of her coworkers have gone missing following a fire at a beer bar in the Ladprao neighborhood. After learning of the fire, she attempted to contact all three friends—Phanichaa, Taew (surname unknown), and Kochakorn—but was unable to reach them. Authorities later informed her that Kochakorn is believed to be among the confirmed dead. The other two remain missing; though her calls connect, no one answers, leaving her uncertain whether they are among the injured or still alive. She explained that the three had planned to meet at the bar last night after work, as it was their regular hangout, and she was not with them. She expressed hope that the two still-missing friends will be found alive.

A 49-year-old man named Manop arrived at the disaster relief center for the beer hall fire in Bangkok's Ladprao area on July 13, 2025, searching for his girlfriend, 49-year-old Phanitcha Singkhor, who had gone out with three friends late the previous night. When news of the fire and multiple deaths and injuries reached him, Manop initially believed his girlfriend had only been injured, but learned at 8 a.m. that she had died, leaving him deeply grieved.

Manop denounced allegations that the establishment locked doors to prevent customers from leaving during the fire while demanding payment, calling such action detention in a dangerous place that could constitute a serious offense. "This is human life, not an animal's life. Why would they lock the fire escape?" he said. He described the incident as devastating and compared the conditions to people being roasted alive, questioning the venue's safety measures and calling for better prevention systems.

Manop demanded the establishment take full responsibility and called for inspections of all entertainment venues, noting that similar incidents have occurred repeatedly. "I want to ask the owner to take full responsibility for what you did. You locked them in, so you must be accountable," he stated, criticizing inadequate safety oversight that has turned customers into victims.