Following the successful launch of their first flagship store on the 4th floor of CentralWorld late last year, PISEN, a leading Chinese technology brand represented by PISEN Tech Thailand, is accelerating market expansion and customer growth. The company has unveiled two personalities—Kaeng Hurit and Nam Ping Naphassorn—as the inaugural Friends of PISEN ambassadors for Thailand, representing the new generation and helping communicate the brand's image to consumers more effectively.

Kaeng Hurit expressed his pride in the partnership: "I'm honored to work with an international brand like PISEN, especially as Thailand's first Friends of PISEN ambassadors. This collaboration brings new standards in quality gadgets to Thai consumers. I believe power banks today need to be both functional and stylish. My lifestyle demands constant movement, so having lightweight, sleek, premium-looking equipment makes daily life flow seamlessly."

Nam Ping Naphassorn added: "I'm thrilled because PISEN's premium brand image and attention to detail align perfectly with who we are. Being representatives for a brand that blends fashion and technology is exciting. For me, gadgets have become part of my daily luxury."

Miss Xiang Zhao, CEO of PISEN Tech Thailand, revealed the strategy behind their selection: "The positive response to our first store opening shows Thai customers value safety standards and long-term durability—strengths that align with our brand. Today we're positioning ourselves as a Premium Gadget Lifestyle Brand, not just focused on function but on becoming part of customers' lifestyles at every moment. Kaeng and Nam Ping represent the new generation with clear character and DNA matching what we're looking for. Their authentic, approachable image reflects our goal of being a friend-like brand that understands and supports customers' everyday needs."

The Department of Land Transport, coordinating with Chumphon-Prachuap Highway Police, has established checkpoints to intercept Chinese trucks operating outside permitted routes, warning that further violations will trigger immediate seizure, mandatory rerouting to approved paths, and strict legal action.

On July 14, 2025, Department Director Saropong Paithoonyapong disclosed enforcement efforts against Chinese cross-border cargo vehicles illegally deviating from GMS (Greater Mekong Subregion) transport agreements to smuggle fruit into southern Thailand. The department is implementing countermeasures to prevent repeat offenses and safeguard Thai transport operators.

On July 13, Chumphon Transport Office, collaborating with police from Lang Suan Station, district officials, customs, commerce department, and immigration checkpoints, conducted inspections of cargo trucks and sales permits. They also publicized international freight regulations under the GMS cross-border transport agreement signed by Cambodia, Laos, China, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam at Lert Prom Market, Morkot Market, and nearby areas in Lang Suan District, Chumphon.

This proactive operation targets Chinese trucks attempting to deviate from authorized routes into southern regions. Following coordinated efforts between Chumphon Transport Office and highway police from both provinces, inspectors discovered five Chinese container trucks parked behind Morkot Market with no drivers present. Vehicle registration checks revealed these trucks were registered for international freight transport, had entered Thailand via Chiang Khong Customs in Chiang Rai between June 29 and July 1, with declared destinations in Bangkok and Chanthaburi. Officials seized the vehicles to investigate buyers, sellers, and parties involved in unauthorized cargo pickups for legal action.

The Department of Land Transport warns that any Chinese trucks operating outside approved routes will face immediate interception and document inspection. Violators will be fined and forced to return immediately to one of nine authorized GMS routes, with no permission to proceed to off-route destinations. The department has also notified foreign transport operators through diplomatic channels operating in Thailand who have violated these routes, urging strict driver supervision. Coordinating with highway police and relevant agencies, authorities will continue surveillance and interdiction; further violations will prompt reconsideration of stricter measures.

The Royal Gazette has published a royal decree elevating eight Buddhist monks to the rank of Somdet Phra Ratchakana. The elevation includes Phra Phrom Vichir Mongkol, Phra Phrom Vichir Athipatee, Phra Phrom Vichir Muni, Phra Phrom Vichir Agorn, Phra Phrom Dilok, Phra Phrom Molee, Phra Phrom Siddhi, and Phra Phrom Patch Yana Muni, the first foreign-born monk to receive this honor. Each monk has been granted a royal title and multiple subsidiary honors. The monks are assigned to various royal temples in Bangkok, including Wat Rajathiwas Viharn, Wat Mahathat Yuvaraj Rangsrit, Wat Suthat Thepwararam, Wat Rajaphatigaram, Wat Samphraya, Wat Paknam, and Wat Saket, among others.

Broadcaster Gor Theersakdi Panthajiriya has repeatedly made headlines due to his neighbor's destructive behavior, including property damage, throwing excrement, and urinating on his home, causing distress to the community and nearby residents. Most recently, Gor filed another complaint and posted the news on social media, stating: "Caught him on camera—my neighbor from hell. Three years have passed and I still have to deal with people like this. Is there anyone in Thailand who can help us? The car in the town-in-town area has been smashed countless times, and each time he's released from court. His pink ID card seems to work wonders. This time it looks like an axe. If we can't do anything, we'll have to move instead. The problem is we have two houses here with lots of belongings and nowhere to put them." He added that the perpetrator was a woman previously but is a man this time, affecting both properties in the Suan Wang Thong, Tephila, Ramkhamhaeng 39 area.

On July 14, 2025, the Huai Jai Brisut Foundation delivered 18,432 snacks valued at 200,000 baht to the Thai Social Welfare Council to support the 2025 Mother's Day celebrations. The donation was enabled by Saranyajit Wang, a director of Bie Lee Enterprises. The delivery was received by Thidarak Satjaphong, secretary-general of the Thai Social Welfare Council under royal patronage, along with other council officials.

The snacks will be distributed to recipients of the Outstanding Mother of the Nation award and to participants in this year's Mother's Day activities, as well as to vulnerable populations served by the Social Welfare Council.

The foundation's chair stated that the organization has consistently prioritized public-benefit activities for society. This Mother's Day initiative reflects the foundation's commitment to promoting family values and filial piety while extending care and encouragement to the public through the council's work.

The Social Welfare Council's annual Mother's Day program selects outstanding mothers and grateful children to recognize in society. The council also conducts regional social welfare programs that provide relief and support to disadvantaged groups, including food provision for children, youth, people with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations.

Transport Minister Siripong Angskakul stated that the decision to terminate the joint venture contract for the high-speed rail project connecting three airports—Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, and U-Tapao—is not yet final. He confirmed that contract termination is merely one option being submitted for consideration to the Eastern Economic Corridor committee (EECC), as construction figures and costs have changed. The ministry is examining how to complete the project connecting all three airports from Bangkok to the Eastern Economic Corridor, which may require exploring alternative approaches.

"We have not yet concluded which direction to take, as we must first consider budget, feasibility, return on investment, and joint venture terms," Siripong said. "Both the Missing Link railway option and proceeding with the high-speed rail must be presented as alternatives, since multiple approaches need to be considered together."

Regarding potential penalties if the contract is terminated, Siripong noted that the consequences would depend on determining which party breached the agreement. He expressed skepticism that resolution would be straightforward, predicting that both government and private sector would resist and the dispute would likely end in legal proceedings. When asked about compensation claims, Siripong acknowledged such compensation would likely be due, though the final outcome depends on which party is found responsible. He added that determining liability requires examining the main contract and any memorandums of understanding, as both the transport ministry and private sector may share fault for issues such as delayed land transfers and debt obligations.

Siripong reaffirmed that the state must protect its interests to the maximum extent possible. Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraband, who handles legal affairs, stated he has not yet seen details of the contract termination proposal, as it remains under review by Thai Railways (SRT) and the Transport Ministry. When asked whether termination could be executed, Pakorn emphasized that his office must first examine the main contract and full details before offering legal guidance.