On July 14, a somber atmosphere surrounded the beer bar in Lat Phrao where the fire occurred, as families, relatives, friends, and acquaintances of the victims continuously brought white roses, wreaths, and condolence messages to lay at the entrance. The mother of Ms. Nanthip Thapsuk, one of the fatalities, placed a wreath while tearfully recounting that she learned of the tragedy around 1 a.m. after her daughter's friend's older sister, a volunteer at a foundation, informed her that her daughter had called to invite friends to the bar. The mother stated the family would collect her daughter's body from the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police Hospital before transporting it to Nakhon Nayok province for a merit-making ceremony. Ms. Chutiya Sukanutsart, a regular patron who came to pay respects, revealed she had visited the bar twice, most recently in April, and noted the space felt cramped with tables packed too tightly together. She said she never noticed a rear exit—only a candy counter was visible—and remarked that fire escape signs were barely noticeable unless one worked there or actively looked for them. She described using only the front entrance and expressed anxiety about future outings, stating she would now choose venues with open spaces and clearly marked exits. Meanwhile, Union Mall, located near the incident site, conducted routine fire drill training for staff and shop representatives led by rescue officials to review procedures and correct equipment usage, emphasizing this was a scheduled weekly practice and not a special response to the bar fire.

At 6:00 a.m. on July 13, 2025, Deputy Inspector Kittipoj Iamprapi of Nong Prue Police Station received a report of a quarrel and shooting at an unofficial wooden shelter on Chaiyapruek 2 Lane, Moo 9, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. He dispatched investigation officers to the scene, where they found evidence of fighting and property damage. The injured victim, a 17-year-old identified as Mr. A (alias), had been shot in the right ribcage and was rushed to hospital; surgeons removed the bullet. The perpetrators fled before police arrived.

Witnesses said that before the shooting, the attackers smashed the victim's motorcycle in front of his room. Local residents filmed the incident but were threatened by the armed assailants to delete the footage and complied out of fear. The perpetrators returned a second time, leading to a brawl that escalated when three gunshots rang out.

An 18-year-old witness, Mr. P (alias), said the injured victim had called him to help a friend called "Wave" after the rival group attacked the house. When he arrived, he found about three to four men and fought with them. The rivals retreated and fired their gun, shooting Nathsit and injuring him. He rushed Nathsit to the hospital.

Wave, 17, told officers that a group of men had broken in using rocks and sticks to destroy his house walls and motorcycle before fleeing. He called Nathsit and a friend for help, but the attackers returned and fired multiple shots, forcing everyone to run for their lives. He later learned Nathsit had been shot. The perpetrators also used a gun to threaten residents and stole a motorcycle.

Wave indicated the conflict may have started months ago through an online social media challenge, escalating into ongoing stalking and harassment. He provided photos of alleged perpetrators and threatening messages as evidence.

Under investigation is information suggesting the conflict involves a group of Myanmar and Cambodian teenagers upset after Cambodian youths gave information to someone known as "Hia Tee." This allegedly led to a previous assault. Later, threatening posts appeared on Facebook announcing they would hunt down and harm Hia Tee. However, police have not yet confirmed this as the true motive.

Hia Tee recently came to Nong Prue Police Station to give a statement, provide details about the dispute between the rival groups, and cooperate with the investigation. He indicated that before the incident, he and his Thai gang had gone to confront the perpetrators at their lodging, which resulted in a physical altercation captured on video.

PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has warned residents and visitors to avoid the island at Nai Harn Lake and surrounding areas as major redevelopment works begin, with construction expected to continue until Mar 30, 2027.

Thailand's National Nuclear Technology Institute (INTI) celebrated its 20th anniversary and officially opened the 2026 International Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology (INST2026), themed "Nuclear Technology for the Sustainable Future." The institute aims to establish Thailand as a regional hub for nuclear science and technology collaboration, facilitating global knowledge and innovation exchange while strengthening research capacity among Thai scientists and personnel. INTI announced its commitment to developing nuclear technology infrastructure to improve living standards, enhance national competitiveness, and drive sustainable development.

Princess Sirindhorn's attendance as opening ceremony chair was a great honor for the institute and participants from Thailand and abroad, reflecting royal support for advancing the nation's science, technology, and innovation capabilities at international standards. Director Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thawachai Oun-jun noted that over 20 years, INTI has served as Thailand's primary nuclear science and technology organization, continuously developing critical infrastructure including research reactor operations, technology innovation, and radiation services for industry, medicine, and agriculture, with plans to expand regional service centers.

Moving forward, INTI will pursue three key strategies: advancing medical nuclear technology for an aging society, enhancing the value and standards of Thai agricultural and herbal products through radiation technology, and supporting clean energy development, particularly preparing nuclear technology infrastructure for rising energy demands from the digital economy and artificial intelligence. INTI emphasized that nuclear technology is not remote but a vital tool for improving quality of life, strengthening competitiveness, and fostering sustainable development, positioning itself as a knowledge center supporting research, innovation, and multi-sector collaboration to propel Thailand toward a science and technology-driven future.

At 8:30 a.m. on July 14, 2025, dairy farmer cooperatives led by Subin Pompochaa, chair of the Thai Dairy Cooperative Assembly, gathered outside Government House with representatives from 60 cooperatives and over 10,000 farming families to submit a letter to the Prime Minister addressing the raw milk oversupply crisis affecting dairy farmers nationwide.

Subin stated that the crisis stems from trade liberalization agreements with New Zealand (TNZCEP) and Australia (TAFTA) that took effect on January 1, 2025, which significantly increased imported milk powder. Meanwhile, some processors reduced purchases of Thai raw milk, leaving farmers unable to sell their milk at fair prices, draining cooperatives of liquidity and burdening them with debt to members and financial institutions.

The assembly submitted four proposals: postpone imports of skimmed milk powder for 2025 until all Thai raw milk is purchased; accelerate a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for 2025–2026 milk purchases; extend the school milk program to lower secondary education and increase it to 365 days per year; speed up resolution of milk payment arrears to farmers; and revise labeling standards to distinguish products made from fresh cow's milk from those made from imported milk powder.

At 9:00 a.m., protesters occupied Pitsanulok Road in front of Government House Gate 4, requiring police to redirect traffic from the Chaloem Mueang Ruamchasai intersection to the Sam Misakwan intersection. The group then moved to Gate 5 opposite the Ministry of Education to await submission of their letter to the Prime Minister's representatives.

At 10:00 a.m., Pansak Jareun, director of the Government House Citizen Service Center, along with other officials, invited six protest representatives and officials from the Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Commerce, and Ministry of Agriculture to discuss the group's demands. By 10:30 a.m., Deputy Ministers Prasert Chantaruangthong (Education), Nikom Somklaeng (Social Development and Human Security), and Deputy Ministers Watchrapol Khaokhram and Piyaratchai Tiyapairat (both Agriculture) accepted the petition on behalf of the government, with Watchrapol assuring farmers that the government would urgently address their concerns.

Justice Minister Rutthapol Naovaratana gave an interview on July 14, 2025, at the Government Centre Building A on Chaengwattana Road regarding the forex case. The criminal court approved arrest warrants for only 2 suspects out of 30 requested by the DSI special investigation unit. The court has not yet approved an arrest warrant for Bhavuth Pongsutthiyapanu, a Thai list MP. The DSI must issue summons for the remaining 22 suspects according to the court's order. Regarding accusations that the DSI is hastening the case, the minister confirmed that procedures are normal, as the DSI has been investigating continuously and the matter involves forensic and financial evidence. When investigation reports are submitted, evidence can be compiled accordingly.

The minister said he is unaware whether the 833 million baht financial trail linked to Bhavuth is accurate, as he has only seen news reports about it and the matter is still under investigation. He also stated he does not know the identities of the 2 suspects for whom warrants were approved.

According to additional reports, the DSI's special investigation unit has gradually issued summons to 22 suspects following the court's orders after the court approved only 2 arrest warrants. The DSI's investigation report used as evidence identified financial transaction data and patterns through three groups: brokers, introducers, and payment gateways. Companies Rennie Corporation Limited and Pay Solution Limited acted as payment gateway entities. Investigation found significant links from these entities to accounts of network members. Additional entities including ALPFX Plus Limited and Spark Digital Limited facilitated cash flows before funds entered personal accounts. Evidence also showed asset conversion transactions between bank accounts and digital asset service providers from 2021 to 2024. Among individuals connected to the network, Bhavuth Pongsutthiyapanu was identified as a key figure in receiving and forwarding cash flows, with 14 transfers of 2 million baht each totaling 28 million baht from Spark Digital Limited.