At 9:30 a.m. on July 24, 2569 at Parliament, Sirikannya Tansakul, a list-system MP and deputy leader of Pheu Thai Party, discussed the fiscal year 2570 budget bill during a special parliamentary committee review. She stated that approving 6.5 billion baht in central budget funds for drought relief was problematic given that all parties recognize budget shortfalls so severe the government must reserve 10 billion baht transferred from 2569 spending.

The concern deepens because an additional 6 billion baht is allocated for water projects, specifically a solar-powered groundwater drilling initiative rather than conventional groundwater extraction. Sirikannya warned this may repeat 2568 mistakes, when the NACC flagged 7.5 billion baht in drought and flood management spending for corruption risk and irregularities, leading the government to cancel those projects.

She called for public scrutiny as the TOR (Terms of Reference) review opens for comment, urging experts to flag any "spec-locking"—restricting technical specifications to favor particular private companies. Solar groundwater projects require drilling equipment, solar panels, electrical systems, inverters, and other gear, creating risk that benefits go to specific contractors. She criticized the contradiction: the central budget gains 6.5 billion baht for drought while the Irrigation Department loses 7 billion baht, questioning whether drought is even real and noting the government feels compelled to launch emergency projects late in the fiscal year despite tight finances and creditors demanding payment for projects like the orange electric train line and Khlong Dhan bridge costs.

Government spokesman Paradorn Parisunanondkul confirmed that the state welfare card benefits will remain in effect through the end of September while the appeals process is completed. The Finance Ministry will present three additional eligibility criteria to the cabinet on July 27, including vehicle ownership limits and rules for non-formal education students. About 80% of those re-screened already qualify for the Thai Nation Plus 60:40 program.

When asked how many people will ultimately qualify—currently over 9 million—Paradorn said the final number depends on appeals results, but the government will support those genuinely in need and crack down on fraud. The government is not setting a numerical target. The ministry will verify those who used poor people's names for corporate directorships, fake accounting, or tax deductions, and will pursue back taxes and penalties.

Paradorn clarified that the re-screening is driven by complaints of both ineligible people receiving benefits and eligible people being denied them. A recent survey found 2.3 million additional eligible people, prompting the comprehensive review. While the appeals process continues, the Finance Ministry will later audit fraudulent claimants. The official characterized the effort as updating the country's data systems, noting that outdated records—such as vehicle registries showing cars no longer in use—have skewed eligibility determinations.

The Oil Fund Management Committee has approved a subsidy using 3.89 billion baht in excess refinery margins to freeze retail diesel and petrol prices across all grades from 24 July to 15 August 2025. Global crude costs have climbed steeply due to ongoing Middle East conflicts and Red Sea shipping blockades, with Singapore diesel reaching 167.62 USD per barrel and petrol hitting 128.33 USD per barrel on 23 July—equivalent to an 8–10 baht per litre increase in domestic prices over the past one to two weeks.

The fund is deploying a 2.40 baht per litre refinery price cut, approved by the Energy Policy Committee, to act as a shock absorber and prevent rapid pump price increases. Fund officials stated they are managing cost differences efficiently and monitoring global energy volatility closely to sustain retail prices at current levels and ease the cost-of-living burden on citizens.

Authorities acknowledged the severe global energy price volatility and its direct impact on household expenses, and have mobilized all mechanisms—including full refinery margin profits—to maintain stable pump prices in the near term. They also appealed to all sectors to conserve energy where possible to reduce strain on the Oil Fund, which ultimately draws from public resources over the long term.

On July 24, 2025, at Government House, Paradorn Parisunanon, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and Ang Thong MP from Bhumjaithai party, addressed the party's defamation lawsuit against Yingluck Shinawatra, director of iLaw (Internet for the People), after she publicly accused nine Bhumjaithai members in connection with the Senate dissolution case. Paradorn said he has not yet spoken with Yingluck directly, though they are acquainted and can communicate. When asked if Bhumjaithai might drop the lawsuit, Paradorn said the decision rests with the party, not personally, and that he believes the party will move in the right direction.

Responding to opposition lawmaker Rangsiman Rome's claim that Paradorn accused Pheu Thai of feeding information to iLaw, Paradorn denied making such an accusation, saying he only raised questions about whether that occurred. He noted that iLaw, which he previously followed closely, has recently appeared to lean toward one political faction, which he said lowered the organization's standards. He clarified that iLaw does good work in monitoring legal issues and educating the public, but emphasized that civil society groups must never become tools of political parties. When asked if he would have said this if iLaw had cooperated with Bhumjaithai instead, Paradorn laughed and suggested "society should judge for itself."

On July 24, 2025, at Government House, Paroedhorn Prisanannantkul, Minister to the Prime Minister's Office, announced his appointment as chairman of a government anti-corruption subcommittee tasked with addressing bribery in the public sector. The main objective is to raise Thailand's Corruption Perceptions Index and comprehensively tackle structural corruption issues.

The subcommittee will focus on government approvals and permits, which Paroedhorn identified as a major source of corruption. He cited examples such as land reclamation and building permits, where residents often wait months or years without receiving approval, creating legal loopholes that officials exploit to solicit bribes. Paroedhorn stressed that corruption often stems from discretionary decisions in the permitting process.

To address this, the subcommittee plans to move permit applications onto a unified online platform, allowing oversight bodies such as the anti-corruption commission, inspectors, and the applicants themselves to track progress and see clear timelines for each step. The project will be led by the Digital Government Agency under the Digital Economy and Society Ministry.

Paroedhorn noted that while only a few hundred of Thailand's thousands of local government bodies have joined the online platform so far, the initiative aims to expand coverage significantly next year. Other agencies are gradually coming online, with plans to accelerate adoption across all relevant departments.

On July 24, 2025, at 6:30 a.m., officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau and Kan Jom Plung Foundation executed a search warrant at a four-story commercial building on Prachauthit Road in Huay Khwang district, Bangkok, rescuing a 7-year-old child and arresting seven suspects.

The operation followed leads and disturbing photographs received by the Kan Jom Plung Foundation from concerned citizens who could no longer tolerate the behavior of major drug dealers operating in the Tao Poon area.

According to investigators, the suspect had used methamphetamine and deliberately sprayed smoke into their 7-year-old son's face to showcase the drug to customers arriving to purchase narcotics. When confronted by others, the suspect responded with abusive language and claimed parental rights over the child.

After receiving complaints, information was escalated to Police General Titi Saengswang, the national police chief. However, investigators discovered the suspects possessed firearms, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Police to deploy a full special tactical unit to ensure the safety of the child and officers.

Authorities successfully controlled the situation, arrested all seven suspects for prosecution, and placed the boy into legal protective care.