On July 3, 2025, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found former National Office of Buddhism Director Panom Srasil and associates guilty of embezzling subsidy funds intended for Buddhist activities at Wat Sittisarn Prasit in Takling District, Narathiwat, during the 2015 fiscal year.

In 2015, Panom Srasil ordered the formation of a committee to allocate subsidy funds for Buddhism promotion projects, with himself as advisor and Deputy Director Pranomm Kongpikul as committee chair. The committee was tasked with reviewing criteria and disbursing funds to Buddhist institutions.

Provincial Buddhism Office Director Sathian Damrangkadirat coordinated with Narathiwat's chief monk to compile a list of temples interested in hosting Buddhist holiday events. However, there was a hidden condition: temples receiving funds would have to return a portion to the central office.

Wat Sittisarn Prasit, which had never applied for support, was allocated 3 million baht. The NACC discovered the committee never actually met. Instead, the allocation was processed through backdated meeting minutes prepared by Pattana Suammatmontri, with Pranomm's direction, and approved by Panom Srasil without proper authorization procedures.

After receiving 2,999,970 baht, the temple was pressured to withdraw 2.3 million baht, which was passed to Sathian and eventually to Pranomm. Following Sathian's arrest in a related case involving temple kickbacks across three southern border provinces, Pranomm returned cash to authorities for restitution.

The NACC charged Panom Srasil with both criminal and serious disciplinary violations. Pranomm Kongpikul, Prasang Chakkam, and Pattana Suammatmontri face criminal and serious disciplinary charges. Some charges against certain officials were dismissed due to statute of limitations. Sathian and Surachet Charoenmettatham were found guilty of supporting state officials in wrongdoing and serious disciplinary violations.

Dr. Mod calls for public understanding, emphasizing that "special needs children" does not equal "all autistic children," and "autistic children" does not equal "bad children." One incident alone should not define an entire group.

On July 3, 2026, Dr. Mod's Facebook page "The Storytelling Pediatrician" posted this message. Recent news coverage has prompted increased discussion about "special needs" and "autism," terms that are often conflated. While Dr. Mod believes most people don't intentionally misunderstand, these two terms are frequently used interchangeably. Today, he invites everyone to understand six important points:

1. "Special needs" does not always mean "autism." The term "special needs" refers to children who require specialized care, learning, or support beyond the norm. It is not a disease name and does not exclusively mean "autism." Special needs can refer to autistic children, children with ADHD, children with learning disabilities, children with intellectual disabilities, children with cerebral palsy, or various other conditions.

Early news reports used the term "special needs," which initially left the specific condition unclear. However, recent confirmation indicates the child in question is autistic. Therefore, Dr. Mod wants everyone to understand "autism" correctly.

2. What is autism? Autism is a neurodevelopmental difference, not a habit, parenting outcome, or insult. Key characteristics of autistic children include: - Difficulty communicating and socializing, such as reading facial expressions, tone, or social cues—harder than for typical people - Repetitive or specific behaviors and interests - Sensitivity to sound, light, smell, or touch - Preference for routines; sudden changes may cause more stress than in typical people

None of this results from poor parenting or the child being "bad."

3. Each autistic child is very different. Many assume all autistic children are alike, but the reality is far more diverse. In medicine, we call this diversity the Autism Spectrum: - Some cannot speak - Some speak excellently - Some have intellectual disabilities - Some complete university and work successfully - Some have families and children - Some have even completed medical school and practice as doctors

Therefore, two autistic individuals may differ greatly despite sharing the same diagnosis.

4. Autistic children have different support needs. In medicine, we categorize autism into Levels 1, 2, and 3. These levels don't indicate which child is smarter or less capable, but rather how much "support" each child needs. Some require guidance only in certain areas, some need assistance with learning or daily living, and some require close supervision.

5. Autism does not mean intellectual disability. Many mistakenly believe autistic children cannot excel academically or drive. This is incorrect. While some autistic individuals do have intellectual disabilities, many have normal IQ, excel academically, work successfully, and have exceptional abilities in mathematics, music, art, or detail retention. Many are highly intelligent, even surpassing typical peers.

Do not be surprised to meet autistic children who excel academically—it happens.

6. One incident cannot define an entire group. When negative events occur, we should analyze the facts of that specific incident without using one person's actions to judge hundreds of thousands of others. Medically, autism is not a label.

The Government Housing Bank (GHB) has launched the "GHB Helps Thais: Easy Purchase, Easy Installment" campaign, offering ready-to-move-in residences across the country with discounts up to 20% and credit benefits to vulnerable groups.

Taveepong Wichaidit, GHB Governor, stated that the campaign brings the Social Development Ministry's policy into practical action. The initiative covers over 69 projects nationwide, including 37 affordable housing projects, providing maximum 20% discounts with special lending benefits. The campaign specifically targets low-income earners, elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups, enabling them to access quality housing at affordable prices.

The special tiered interest rate structure includes: 0% interest in the first year, 2.50% in years 2-3, 4.00% in years 4-5, 6.50% in years 6-10, and 6.75% in years 11-40. Those rejected by commercial banks can directly enter hire-purchase agreements with GHB. Renters seeking to reduce debt burden may increase monthly installments to settle accounts faster. Credit bureau checks are waived for affordable housing, community housing, social housing development, and Light Rail Transit Pedestrian Line 3 projects, with decisions based on Credit Score instead.

The campaign runs through September 30, 2025. GHB also allows existing tenants to convert to hire-purchase agreements (Walk-in), with minimum deposits of 1,000 baht for social projects, 5,000 baht for commercial projects, and 10,000 baht for Light Rail Transit Line 3 projects, plus special 2.50% interest rates in the first year.

All participating projects will be renovated and repaired to move-in condition before handover. Alternatively, buyers can choose to renovate themselves and receive a discount equivalent to repair costs. This campaign not only helps Thais own homes more easily but also advances social development policy while stimulating the real estate and national economy sustainably.

Is she really your wife? Noes Udompanich directly answers host Surayuth's question about his relationship status with Yo Arunee, confirming their transition from rumored pairing to genuine couple. He reveals the beginning of their love story and the attraction sparked by her boldness, with Noes having to constantly pursue and coax her attention.

On the Kamakor News program on July 3, 2569, Noes Udompanich appeared to promote his new solo album "Diaw 16." When host Surayuth asked about recent social media buzz regarding Noes taking Yo home to meet his mother and settling their relationship status, Noes explained: "I told Yo that my mother wasn't pleased. I told her because my mother goes to the market and vendors keep asking if my daughter-in-law is coming, if my son got married, they're always asking where my wife is and why he doesn't bring her along. That's the situation now."

When Surayuth directly asked, "So is she really your wife? Tell me straight—I can't figure you out anymore," Noes responded: "At this point I can't deny it. I think I'm starting to understand how this fan-pairing thing works."

Surayuth pressed further: "Be honest. Is she actually your wife?"

Noes laughed and eventually admitted: "It started out playful, you know, just joking around. But then it became real. It's confusing, honestly."

Surayuth said: "This is the first time you're admitting this is real. You're officially a couple now. It started from this pairing, right?"

Noes replied: "I really love her. She's a woman who lives with me and is hilarious. Have you seen her clips? She's the type who says whatever she wants, wears whatever she wants. She came to my concert with makeup done in a way I'd never seen before, didn't tell me beforehand. I laughed so hard. Who would dare do their makeup like that at a concert and not worry about looking good? That's when things started becoming real. It's fun and she's funny."

When asked about the beginning of their love, Noes explained: "I first met her at one of my early shows. She came backstage in what looked like a maternity dress. Not knowing her, I asked if she was pregnant because she was holding a beer. She responded rudely, crudely—I didn't know it was vintage style. She insulted me. No one had ever done that to me before. She had charm. I became interested because of her crudeness and boldness."

Noes continued: "I had to go to her shop just to talk to her. If she wasn't there, I'd wait. I'd call but she never answered."

Surayuth noted: "Yo, you really played hard to get. Noes had to keep chasing and begging for your attention."

Noes agreed, adding: "Yesterday I did a live stream to promote my album and invited her—she probably wouldn't come—so I had to have my staff hire her to appear on the live stream just so I could see her."

When asked if she still insults him, Noes said: "All the time," as the hosts laughed at his devoted pursuit of someone who constantly challenges him.

The Chulabhorn Research Institute, chaired by Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, remains committed to advancing Thailand's medical science and public health. Recognizing that national development requires knowledge-based innovation and skilled personnel, the Institute has pursued comprehensive research since 1987 to improve public health and strengthen the nation's foundation.

Research efforts span natural products and Thai medicinal herbs, organic chemical synthesis, and biopharmaceutical development. Monoclonal antibodies represent a major focus, offering new hope for treating serious conditions including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections—both current and emerging threats.

The Institute has established a complete biopharmaceutical development ecosystem encompassing research laboratories, production facilities, an internationally-standard animal testing center, graduate education programs, clinical research through Chulabhorn Hospital, and international research partnerships. This led to the creation of the Center for Biologics Research and Development (CBRD), which develops and manufactures biologics using modern technology, including cell-level development, scalable production processes, GMP-standard quality control, and preclinical and clinical research.

A major achievement was developing the biosimilar trastuzumab (trastuzumab), used for targeted treatment of breast cancer and other malignancies. This drug received FDA approval under the royal name "HERDARA" in 2025. The Institute also prioritizes Thailand's natural resources, conducting herbal medicine research using medicinal plants from the Thap Thim Siam 05 village project in Sakaeo Province under the supervision of the Institute's Special Activities Office.