Thailand's local government civil service commission (CLES) has annulled the original 2025 local government employee examination results and released a corrected list after comprehensive review of all answer sheets. The Central Examination Committee for Local Government Personnel, in its 9th meeting on July 17, 2026, voted to invalidate the original announcement and issue a new qualified candidates list that reflects accurate scores and complies with law, guided by principles of correctness, equality, and fairness.

Key actions include: First, correcting score discrepancies discovered during detailed answer sheet review that caused ranking errors, requiring the original announcement to be withdrawn and scores reordered accurately. Second, applying standard criteria strictly—candidates who failed to meet minimum passing scores in sections A and B lack the required qualifications and are ineligible as examination candidates from the outset. Third, protecting genuinely qualified test-takers by re-ranking them according to true scores and guaranteeing their appointment without retaking the exam.

The Department of Local Government Promotion is currently rechecking all scores and re-ranking qualified candidates based on accurate results to ensure fairness and protect those who honestly met the standards. The commission remains committed to safeguarding merit-based systems and upholding the rights of all test-takers who followed the rules, ensuring that only candidates who legitimately passed and achieved correct scores are appointed as civil servants or local government employees, thereby strengthening transparency, fairness, and public confidence in local personnel administration.

PTT Station announced on July 21, 2025, a retail fuel price increase of 0.85 baht per liter for all gasoline and gasohol grades, excluding premium gasohol 95 and premium gasohol 99, which remain unchanged. All diesel grades will also increase by 0.85 baht per liter, except premium diesel, which stays the same. Effective from July 22, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., the new retail prices are: Gasoline 95 at 44.78 baht per liter, Gasohol 95 at 35.79 baht per liter, Gasohol E20 at 30.79 baht per liter, Gasohol E85 at 26.73 baht per liter, Gasohol 91 at 35.42 baht per liter, Premium Gasohol 95 at 47.79 baht per liter, Diesel at 35.79 baht per liter, Diesel B20 at 30.79 baht per liter, and Premium Diesel at 50.05 baht per liter. These prices are Bangkok retail prices and do not include local taxes.

At 5 p.m. on July 21, 2025, the Rim Phot Thong radio center in Muang Udon Thani district received a report from staff at the Udon Thani Dharma Promotion Foundation about an injured man who came seeking help with a ring stuck around his genitals, causing severe swelling and inflammation. Because it was a holiday and the foundation lacked equipment and personnel, volunteers from the Udon Sawaeng Medha Dharma rescue foundation were called to assist. Upon arrival, they found the injured man, identified as Chok, 41, with a brass ring (size 60-62) tightly constricting the base of his genitals, causing the tip to swell because blood flow was cut off. Rescue personnel immediately transported him by ambulance to Udon Thani Hospital to have the ring cut off and treat the wound to prevent infection. Chok explained that he is homeless and sleeps at Udon Thani Bus Station No. 1 in the Udon Thani municipality. He said that while sleeping, a friend placed the ring on his genitals as a prank, and he was unable to remove it. His genitals became swollen and painful, forcing him to seek help at the foundation. Panya Koona, 28, a staff member at the Dharma Promotion Foundation, recounted that the injured man came to the foundation complaining of genital pain. Upon examination, staff found the brass ring tightly constricting the base of his genitals, causing swelling. It was believed the ring had been placed while the genitals were flaccid, but it had become so tight that blood circulation was impaired, leading to severe swelling and making it impossible to remove. Foundation staff then contacted the radio center to arrange transport to Udon Thani Hospital.

On July 21, 2026, Radkela Intawong Suwannakiri, a Democrat Party list member and deputy party leader, posted on Facebook that Paiśal Ruangrit, a lawyer and spokesperson for the parliamentary subcommittee on criminal justice, prison healthcare quality, and social reintegration of formerly incarcerated persons, suddenly suffered chest pain and difficulty breathing while preparing for a press conference. He was immediately rushed to the hospital and unable to attend the briefing, which was scheduled to discuss rehabilitation programs for people with criminal records.

Radkela explained that Paiśal had organized the press conference to bring together formerly incarcerated individuals to share experiences and advocate for improved conditions in prisons and better social reintegration. Despite his medical emergency, Paiśal remained concerned about the event's proceedings even while en route to hospital.

Radkela reported that Paiśal's condition is now stable and improving. Doctors have scheduled follow-up cardiac tests for this week and advised complete rest and health care. She noted that although Paiśal has several ongoing parliamentary duties, his health and recovery are currently the priority.

On July 21, 2026, police commanders ordered officers from Bangkok's Narcotics Division and Region 7 Police to conduct coordinated raids across four locations in the Bung Kum and Bang Kapi districts. The sweeping operation resulted in the arrest of six Vietnamese nationals.

The investigation began after a courier discovered something suspicious in tamarind paste containers bound for overseas. Police subsequently seized more than 2 kilograms of pure methamphetamine and arrested a Thai national named Sompong, who had allegedly opened a bank account for his Vietnamese girlfriend during the previous week.

During searches at the four targeted locations, police found no violations at three residences in Khlong Kum and Khlong Chan areas. At the fourth location in the Khlong Chan subdistrict, Bang Kapi, officers discovered six Vietnamese women staying together, including Sompong's girlfriend.

When questioned, the suspects claimed they came to Thailand to work in entertainment through a modeling agency that paid them 700 baht per assignment. They denied involvement in international drug trafficking but admitted to drug use.

Deputy Commander Thirdej revealed that the network had exploited courier services by hiding narcotics among agricultural products and dried food. Police warned the public against accepting suspicious packages for overseas delivery and cautioned against lending bank accounts or personal documents to others, warning that such actions constitute participation in international organized crime and will result in prosecution.

Pimtha Amyuedetchakorn, a presenter and brand ambassador across multiple categories, has been named the latest brand ambassador for Simplus, a small electrical appliance brand for the young generation worldwide. Simplus officially celebrated its fifth anniversary through a special event called "Live Young With Simplus," bringing together consumers, fans, and media to celebrate the brand's milestone. The event also launched a new collaborative collection "Simplus x Monchhichi" under the tagline "Add some cute, Feel the plus" to add cuteness to everyday moments.

A key highlight of the event was the appearance of Pimtha Amyuedetchakorn, Simplus's brand ambassador, who met fans on stage, participated in interactive activities, and created memorable moments with attendees. Her participation added vibrancy and excitement to the brand's fifth-anniversary celebration, reflecting the close connection between Simplus and Thailand's younger generation.

In an interview, Pimtha revealed: "I came to join Simplus's 'Live Young, Live Beautiful' event today. These are such cute electrical appliances and they're celebrating their fifth anniversary—this is a major event for Simplus. Speaking about the blender, it has a function where you can just press and blend instantly, which really answers the needs of a modern lifestyle. Say we're in a rush and don't have time—we can just prepare the ingredients, take the blender in the car, and blend on the go. When time is tight, it's perfect. Personally, I also use the air purifier quite often.

Their collaboration with Monchhichi is adorable—I'd encourage fans to check it out. It's very cute with a minimalist design. I want to invite fans to see how cute their products are. Also, keep an eye out for what else they'll collaborate with!"

For the fifth-anniversary celebration, Simplus also launched a special campaign to thank both long-time and new customers through the "100 Young Stories with Simplus" activity. Consumers who purchase Simplus products by July 30, 2026, and share their own "Live Young" moment with their favorite Simplus product on social media will have the chance to win exclusive prizes, including Simplus x Monchhichi gift sets, 800-baht vouchers, 50% discount coupons, and loyalty points.