The Industrial Estate Authority (IEAT) is collaborating with 304 Industrial Park 8 Smart Company to develop a new eco-smart industrial estate in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, combining ecological industrial town principles with smart industrial estate technology. IEAT Governor Sumet Tantprasert said the 1,273-rai estate, located in Kabinburi District, is designed with sustainable infrastructure and is expected to attract 15 billion baht in private investment and create over 10,000 jobs, while supporting the country's New S-Curve industries.

The estate benefits from reliable 24-hour green energy generated by an affiliated power company with 893 megawatts of capacity, including 555 megawatts of renewable energy from biomass and floating solar panels. The facility also features a 40-million-cubic-meter reservoir capable of supplying up to 344,000 cubic meters of water daily for industrial use, with plans to expand by an additional 80,000 cubic meters daily to meet sustainability demands from global brands.

Jatuporn Damnernchanwanit, vice president of 304 Industrial Park 8 Smart, noted the company brings over 30 years of experience managing existing industrial parks covering 20,000 rai across Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chachoengsao provinces. The IEAT has committed 1,039.7 billion baht in standard utility infrastructure, with the estate divided into 971 rai of industrial land, 174 rai of utilities, and 127 rai of green space and buffer zones.

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Commerce Ministry is rolling out a comprehensive plan to boost Thai fruit exports, with a 2025 target of 332.5 billion baht in fresh and processed fruit sales, representing 5 percent growth from the previous year's 192.5 billion baht. Sunantha Kangwalkulgij, DITP director-general, revealed that the strategy encompasses market expansion, logistics management, and digital commerce promotion, including forward purchasing negotiations, business matchmaking, and entry into new foreign markets through partnerships with China, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, and the UAE, generating over 3,120 million baht in trade value.

Durian has emerged as a star export, with production expected to reach 2.07 million units—a 33 percent increase—prompting the DITP to target exports of one million units globally. The department is expanding beyond major Chinese cities into 11 secondary cities including Yinchuan, Wuxi, Urumqi, Nanchang, Baicheng, Liuzhou, Changsha, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, and Dalian. A key logistics initiative involves extending border gate hours at Hu Gong in Vietnam and other crossing points to streamline shipments to southern China and reduce seasonal congestion.

To tap into China's booming live commerce sector—now a major growth engine for retail—the DITP plans to deploy key opinion leaders for real-time sales promotions reaching modern consumers. Recent export data underscores market recovery, with durian sales surging 109.5 percent in April, rambutan up 92.8 percent, and lychee growing 70 percent. Additional initiatives include Thai Tropical Fruits Golden Months campaigns, in-store promotions, trade missions, and trade fairs in partnership with department stores, importers, local retailers, and influencers.

On July 14, 2025, at Government House, Police Commissioner General Kittirattana Pannadet updated the investigation into the fire at "Beer House at Ladprao." He stated that the forensic police report has not yet been received, but a meeting was held between the Bangkok Metropolitan Police Commander and the Police Hospital's chief medical officer regarding the investigation. The owner remains in critical condition in the ICU and cannot provide a statement.

Regarding allegations that the establishment operated illegally, the commissioner said police are checking whether the business license was obtained properly and whether operations violated permitted categories. All such matters are under investigation.

On the question of whether exit doors were locked, the commissioner said it remains unclear. However, from his site inspection, he found four doors. Doors 1 and 2 are the main entrance and exit facing Ladprao Road. Door 3, near the men's restroom, has two locks and a handle with a table positioned nearby and scattered candy, suggesting it may have been closed to prevent customers from leaving without paying. Door 4 is a sliding kitchen door with two bolts that appear to be damaged, possibly during the fire. It remains under investigation whether this door was used during the incident.

Regarding emergency exit signage, the commissioner noted a small sign above Door 4 leading to the kitchen was destroyed by fire, and forensic analysis is determining whether it was a proper emergency exit sign. However, during the fire, the power failed and thick black smoke would have obscured visibility.

On responsibility if the owner dies, the commissioner stated that the law clearly addresses negligence charges, but civil liability extends to all partners, co-registered owners, cooks, staff, and security personnel. All parties have been grouped for investigation to determine what actually happened. The commissioner emphasized there is no fixed timeline but stressed the investigation must be complete and accurate, noting this case has caused great sadness.

Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) unveiled a multi-pronged strategy on July 14 to strengthen the country's aviation industry amid global economic turbulence. The agency held an executive policy dialogue to communicate four key policy directions to aviation stakeholders: reducing operational costs and ensuring public safety, stimulating aviation economics, promoting green aviation, and establishing a foundation for future aviation systems. The goal is to position Thailand as a regional aviation hub while showcasing the country's readiness to host the 2026 ICAO Advanced Air Mobility conference, marking the first time Asia will host this major aviation summit.

CAAT Director Air Chief Marshal Manat Chuanprayur outlined how global aviation faces headwinds from conflicts and energy crises, with the International Air Transport Association downgrading industry profit forecasts from $41 billion to $23 billion. In response, CAAT has crafted proactive policies to help airlines and airports navigate volatility while maintaining affordability for passengers. The measures include reducing air navigation service fees, landing and storage charges, and extending payment timelines—steps designed to ease cost pressures on operators while keeping ticket prices stable and offering more travel choices to the public.

Deputy Prime Minister Phakorn Nilpraphan announced at Government House on 14 July 2569 that a fact-finding committee investigating fraud allegations in the 2568 local government civil service recruitment examinations has uncovered serious concerns, particularly regarding the ITRIS system. The committee's primary focus is to identify systemic flaws and assign responsibility at each step of the process, rather than target specific individuals; disciplinary action and criminal prosecution will be handled by relevant agencies and the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Phakorn stated that the conflicting ITRIS data represents unacceptable conduct and moral failings, emphasizing that those involved should never be allowed to enter public service, as they intentionally committed fraud from the outset. He added that detailed findings will be reported to the Prime Minister every 10 days and will not be disclosed to the media to prevent information leaks, while praising cooperation from the Interior Ministry, private companies, and universities in resolving the matter.

Thailand's energy ministry is preparing to overhaul the country's electricity user classification system, according to sources from the Energy Ministry. At a meeting of the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC) on July 15, 2569, chaired by Prime Minister Anuthín Charnweerakul, Energy Minister Eknath Prom Phan will propose restructuring electricity user categories from eight to ten types. The key change is creating a new ninth category specifically for data centers, with electricity rates set 5–6 baht per unit higher than standard rates to reflect true generation costs.

Data centers, particularly large AI processing facilities and servers, consume high volumes of electricity continuously 24 hours a day, forcing the power system to rely on expensive imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) rather than domestic gas. Under the current uniform rate structure, these extra costs are averaged into the national tariff, creating an invisible burden on ordinary households. By charging data centers separately and at higher rates, the ministry aims to extract approximately 17 billion baht annually in previously hidden charges from public bills.

The ministry plans to use revenue from data center charges to reduce electricity costs for vulnerable households and potentially support small and medium enterprises. A tenth user category, labeled "public electricity costs," would also be created to transparently separate public infrastructure expenses currently bundled into household bills. The restructuring seeks to ensure each user group bears the actual cost of their electricity consumption while reducing cross-subsidies and increasing transparency in Thailand's power pricing system.