On July 2, 2025, the Interior Ministry announced the results and roster of successful candidates from the competitive examination for recruitment and appointment to the position of sub-district officer (ปลัดอำเภอ) for fiscal year 2025. The examination process, which began following the ministry's recruitment announcement on March 6, 2025, has now been completed.

Under Article 53 of the Civil Service Act 2008 and in accordance with examination guidelines, the Interior Ministry announces the following:

1. Roster of Successful Candidates: 1,137 individuals have passed the examination and been placed on the eligibility roster.

Candidates should note that: - The eligibility roster remains valid for no more than two years from the appointment date. If a new examination is conducted for the same position and produces a new roster, the previous roster will be nullified. - Candidates may be removed from the roster if they: withdraw their candidacy, fail to report for appointment by the specified deadline, cannot assume duties by the appointment date, or decline the appointment offered by the Interior Ministry. - Candidates lacking required qualifications, disqualifying factors, or failing to meet specific position requirements may be removed from the roster even after being listed as successful, and will not be eligible for appointment.

2. Appointment Process: The Interior Ministry will send formal notification to successful candidates requesting they report for appointment processing based on available vacancies. Details can be found on the Personnel Division website at https://multi.dopa.go.th/dopaperson under the news section.

3. Score Inquiry: Candidates wishing to request their examination scores should follow procedures outlined on the ministry's official channels.

Astrologer Wang Warangkana has released her July forecast, highlighting the five zodiac signs with the strongest luck this month.

Gemini: A turning point! Career progress and rising income.

Sagittarius: Lucky fortune! Wealth flows continuously.

Taurus: Steady luck! Life improves in every way.

Libra: Standout fortune! Success with support from others.

Aquarius: New opportunities! Unexpected prosperity beyond expectations.

Source: Wang Warangkana

PHUKET: Two motorcyclists were killed and three 14-year-old girls were injured in a collision on Thepkrasattri Rd in northern Phuket yesterday evening (July 1), police have confirmed.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced a major initiative to promote Thai textiles and craftsmanship on the global stage. Tourism Minister Thapanee Kiatyapibul explained that TAT partnered with Petch Boutique, Beauty Gems, Prime Bangkok, Siam Paragon, and RANI Fabric Center to organize 'Threads of Amazing Thailand' at NEX Hall in Siam Paragon on June 1, 2025.

The event honors the legacy of the late Queen Sirikit in conserving and promoting Thai textiles while elevating contemporary Thai fabrics to modern fashion platforms. It showcases the cultural value of textiles from all four Thai regions and indigenous ethnic minority fabrics in elegant, modern, and contemporary forms, transforming Thailand's cultural capital into economic value through premium fashion and lifestyle industries.

TAT aims to promote Thai textile identity and handicrafts internationally, coinciding with Thailand's bid to register 'Thai fabric' and 'Thai dress' as intangible cultural heritage at UNESCO's 21st conference, scheduled for November 30 – December 5, 2025, in Xiamen, China.

The 'Threads of Amazing Thailand' event, under the 'Preserve Art, Weave Heritage to Thai Elegance' project, serves as a platform celebrating Thailand's creative power and cultural roots. The highlight features a fashion show presenting Thai textiles from all four regions and ethnic minority communities, collaborating community weavers, fashion designers, and educational institutions. The showcase includes over 75 outfits from Petch Boutique, presented by 25 renowned models and influencers, including Miss World Thailand 2026 finalist Kanthira Tachaphatthanakul.

The presentation is divided into five regional segments: the North, featuring Lamphun brocade and indigenous cotton; the Northeast, showcasing traditional silk, mudmee weaving, and Surin silk; the Central Region, displaying royal-style gold-patterned fabrics and reinterpreted antique textiles; and the South, presenting patani fabric and regional specialties.

Industry Minister Warawuth Silpaarch is advancing a four-pillar industrial reform policy through the ONE MIND initiative to deregulate, promote green industry, and elevate Northeast SMEs to global markets. The minister outlined four strategic pillars: direct engagement with business operators to address their concerns (People Engagement), creation of new economic engines (Policy Execution), legal and regulatory reform to remove investment obstacles (Legal Reform), and advancement of green industry supporting low-carbon economy (Minister's Passion) to enhance Thailand's industrial competitiveness long-term.

Thailand faces mounting challenges from global economic shifts, environmental regulations, new technologies, and an aging population. The Industry Ministry is accelerating integrated operations under the ONE MIND framework to transform these challenges into economic opportunities, particularly supporting SMEs to adapt and compete globally.

The ministry recently conducted a field visit to Udon Thani province, hosting a public forum that attracted over 200 participants from industry and community enterprises across the upper Northeast region. Activities included:

1. A three-dimensional business summit organized by SME D Bank to promote equal access to capital for Thai SMEs 2. A visit to Thai Sugar Udon Thani Company to study sugar cane processing and packaging operations, including inspection of outstanding farmers' fields using promoted sugarcane varieties from the Thai Sugarcane and Sugar Board to drive bioeconomy development across the value chain 3. Inspection of Asia Pacific Potash Corporation's potash mining project, emphasizing international environmental standards to minimize community impact while preparing for balanced economic growth

The ministry will consolidate all feedback, business challenges, and recommendations from the Udon Thani consultations to design targeted promotional measures, remove business barriers, and better address private sector and regional economic needs, driving sustainable and environmentally responsible industrial growth across the regions.

Singer Farida Hai Thong Kham, the latest artist from Hai Thong Kham record label and mother of Vera, has been trending on social media due to her intense work schedule juggling live product sales and music performances. She recently posted about eating nutritious food sent by her husband Tintin, a new country music artist, assuring fans not to worry about her well-being. However, late last night, Farida was admitted to Navameth Hospital. This follows a previous hospital visit due to bleeding. Her doctor has instructed her to get plenty of rest. Despite her health challenges, she has received overwhelming support and encouragement from fans.