Japan recorded its fifth consecutive "kokushobi"—or "cruelly hot day"—on July 25, a new meteorological term introduced this year to warn of extreme heat exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. This marks the longest consecutive streak of blistering temperatures since record-keeping began in 2010. Six cities in central Japan, including areas in Aichi and Gifu prefectures, have surpassed the newly established extreme heat threshold.

Japan's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Agency reported that between July 13–19, nearly 11,000 people sought emergency treatment for heat-related illness, with 14 deaths upon hospital arrival. The country typically records around 1,300 heat-related deaths annually, and authorities aim to halve that figure within four years. On July 23 alone, Tokyo recorded 453 heat-related cases in a single day—the highest single-day total since records began over a decade ago.

Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and severity of extreme heat events in Japan and worldwide to human-caused climate change. Japan is experiencing its hottest summer on record in 2025, with a peak temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius recorded in Isesaki, north of Tokyo, on August 5.

A youth muay thai match held on July 25, 2026, at Wat Makham temple's Baan Klang Municipal Dome stadium drew criticism over a significant skill gap between competitors aged under 15. The bout between Phuntri Lae Chok Charoen Ratchasih and Jonphonhao Okorat in the 28 kg weight class ended with Jonphonhao winning decisively, using all available techniques before Phuntri had to be carried from the ring unable to walk.

Public backlash focused on the mismatch, with observers claiming an experienced young boxer had been paired against an inexperienced one. Piyapong Promkun, Jonphonhao's father, responded on Facebook with a statement defending his son. He noted that Jonphonhao is currently in grade 3, not yet 9 years old, and has fought only 10 bouts with more than 5 losses. He stressed that his son has always accepted referee decisions without complaint, and that winning bigger should be met with good sportsmanship, not complaint after losing.

The father appealed for perspective, emphasizing that wins and losses are normal in sports, and asked people not to use children's competitions for personal content or to teach poor sportsmanship. He also disputed claims that his son had fought 50 or more bouts, noting the family had only recently transferred schools and the term was incomplete. He credited the boxing coach's hard training for his son's performance and asked people to view the situation from that perspective.

On July 26, 2025, the Opposition Bloc Committee held a forum at Parliament titled "Two Years After Senate Election: Deep Dive into Vote-Buying Case Evidence (Part 2)," led by Priset Watchrasisindhu, with participation from academics, civil society, and former senate candidates.

Police Colonel Somyos Seehahbuea, a former candidate from Phuket's Group 15, testified that after passing the provincial selection round, he booked a flight for June 19, 2023, to prepare for the national-level selection on June 26. However, between June 21-22, another candidate told him that Wongsakorn Chankij, a former House candidate from Phuket's District 2 representing People's Power Party, had arranged the flights and hotels. Somyos was told to submit his ID copy to Wongsakorn's team, and he was transported with approximately 10 others to Siam Paragon, then to a hotel in the Sathorn area, including a boat dinner.

On June 24, Wongsakorn's team directed the candidates to a hotel via Future Park without initially revealing the location, later directing them to Grand Thara Hotel in Pathum Thani. At the hotel, candidates from Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi met separately by province, where they were given ballot numbers for the first round and cross-voting numbers. They were instructed to wear yellow shirts with loyalty symbols and to surrender their senate documents to Wongsakorn's team for later collection at Muang Thong Thani. Somyos refused to surrender his documents and objected to the organized structure. When candidate Suphsakdi questioned why he wasn't selected as a representative, he was told it was due to computer randomization—a claim Somyos disputed as unlawful party interference.

Doctor Oat (Dr. Smit Aryasukul) posted an update revealing his daughter Alin's condition. He explained that the previous evening she complained of abdominal pain and nausea, which was initially thought to be food poisoning. However, upon physical examination, doctors found tenderness at McBurney's point and a positive Rovsing's sign, confirming acute appendicitis. She underwent emergency laparoscopic appendectomy surgery at 2 AM.

In his post, Doctor Oat wrote: "Yesterday evening Alin complained of stomach pain and nausea. At first we thought it was food poisoning, but upon examination we found tenderness at McBurney's point and Rovsing's sign—pressing the left side caused pain on the right (thankful my surgical knowledge hasn't completely faded). We immediately took her to the hospital for confirmation."

He continued: "She received laparoscopic appendectomy surgery at 2 AM. I am deeply grateful to the entire medical team, nursing staff, radiology team, ER personnel, and all hospital staff for their efficiency and smooth coordination. However, she needs to remain hospitalized for recovery. I apologize to all patients whose appointments at my clinic need to be rescheduled." Entertainment personalities have been sending well-wishes for Alin's speedy recovery.

Sugas, the Thai woman involved in a recent incident with Italian tourists, has called on the public to stop harassing the Italian woman involved after the two appeared to reconcile.

Sugas recently shared a photo of herself embracing the Italian woman, who was seen in a viral video during the incident involving a group of Italian tourists.

She said the woman had sincerely apologised and thanked everyone who had supported and stood by her after she was insulted and allegedly harassed. "We truly thank everyone who protected us and stood by us when we were insulted and harassed. We felt your goodwill and will never forget the encouragement we received," Sugas wrote.

She said she believed the tourists were now aware of how much their actions had affected others, through the legal process, public criticism and the consequences that followed.

However, Sugas said the Italian woman involved was now facing intense online harassment, including insults, threats and messages telling her to die. "This is the same thing we once experienced, and we don't want anyone to go through something like this, regardless of which side they are on," she said.

Sugas thanked everyone who had supported her and hoped the incident would serve as a shared lesson that both Thai and foreign nationals deserve respect. "No one should be insulted or harassed like what happened in this incident again," she said.

On July 26, Deputy National Police Commissioner Trairongpipat Phiwan, acting as the police office's spokesperson, visited Songphi Noi Police Station in Suphan Buri province and presented the "Thumbs Up Spokesperson" award to Sergeant Theeraphattana Mudchad, an officer-influencer who creates duty and crime-prevention content on the popular "Moo First Doi Tao" channel.

The police force is advancing an active public relations strategy to efficiently reach all target demographics by working with award-winning officer-influencers to create content showcasing police operations while embedding legal knowledge, crime prevention alerts, and safety guidance across different platforms. This approach aims to build public understanding, safety awareness, and confidence among diverse communities.

To date, the National Police Office spokesperson team has collaborated with three other officer-influencers—known as Nut the Cop, Sergeant Uan Balickamsai, and Sergeant Piak Taew Vibhawadi—on field operations, traffic safety campaigns, and online fraud prevention education. The police plan to continue working with all 10 awarded officer-influencers to deliver engaging, useful content reaching the public through social media, the Police Media Department, POLICETV, TikTok, and the participating influencers' channels.