MTS Gold (Mae Thong Suk) and Kubix have launched pre-orders for the MTS Gold Investment Token, marking Thailand's first digital investment token in the gold trading business. The offering targets investors without time to monitor markets but seeking steady returns plus potential bonuses from gold price gains, with full capital repayment guaranteed after 3 years. Pre-orders opened on July 24, 2025, available through Kubix and Orbix apps with a minimum investment of 10,000 baht.

According to Nathpong Hiranyasiri, CEO of Mae Thong Suk Central Company under MTS Gold group, the token offering has raised capital of no more than 2 billion baht, with at least 90% invested in 96.5% purity gold bars as inventory for the company's 13 gold shops across Bangkok and surrounding areas. The remaining funds support working capital. Token holders receive a fixed 3% annual return, opportunities for bonus returns based on gold price spreads upon the 3-year maturity, 1 gram of gold as a gift per 1 million baht invested, and full principal repayment at maturity.

MTS Gold, operating for over 74 years as one of Thailand's top 3 gold industry operators, manages the token. Gold market momentum in 2025 is expected to benefit from strong investment demand driven by geopolitical tensions, debt and equity market volatility, and ETF gold investments, alongside central bank accumulation and limited gold supply from mining constraints and rising production costs. Kubix Digital Asset, operating under Orbix Group in the financial services of Kasikornbank, is providing the ICO portal platform for the offering capped at 2 billion baht, with individual investors able to subscribe starting from 10,000 baht.

A woman named Sugas shared her account of a confrontation with a group of loud foreign teenage tourists on the BTS Skytrain last Thursday around 1 p.m. near Sala Daeng station. Despite wearing headphones and the train not yet being at the station, she could hear the tourists speaking loudly and using crude language. When she politely asked them to lower their voices, they verbally attacked her, making insulting comments and mocking Thailand's economy. When she asked where they were from, they responded "from your mom's place" and gave her the middle finger. One woman in the group, appearing to be a teacher, also gestured rudely at her. The group, which included an Italian member, continued to harass her about her clothing and body until they got off at Krung Thonburi station, telling her to go to the hospital before leaving.

Sugas noted that a Thai tour guide traveling with the group tried to intervene but was ignored by the teenagers. She expressed frustration that no Thai passengers stood up to defend the public space and questioned why Thais tolerate such disrespectful behavior from tourists. She learned later that the guide was responsible for approximately 50 tourists with only one guide per group, and suggested they should have rented a private tour bus instead. After posting the video, netizens tracked down the tourists' tour company, school, and personal Instagram accounts, leading to the deletion of the Thailand tour itinerary and school accounts going private.

Hua Hin Temple was packed with activity as officials held the annual memorial service commemorating the 92nd anniversary of the death of Phrakhru Viriyathigaree, known as Luang Pu Nak Punya Nakho, the temple's founding abbot and a revered spiritual teacher in Hua Hin. The ceremony, held on July 24, 2025, at Hua Hin Temple in Hua Hin District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, drew more than 2,000 devotees and monks from across the province, including 77 abbots and senior monks who chanted Buddhist scriptures alongside local government officials and community leaders.

The festive atmosphere filled the grounds as devotees set up nearly 300 merit-making stalls offering food, fruit, rice, cooking oil, eggs, and everyday supplies to the community. A notable highlight was the large number of people seeking auspicious lottery numbers connected to Luang Pu Nak's memory on this 92nd anniversary, adding a spiritual dimension to the daylong celebration.

Luang Pu Nak, born in 1857 in Lad Pho, Phetchaburi Province, became renowned for his Buddhist scholarship and meditation practice under several respected masters. After a brief period outside the monkhood to support his family, he returned and played a key role in building Wat Wang Phong in Pranburi District. Later, Hua Hin residents invited him to lead Wat Amparam, which was renamed Wat Hua Hin under his leadership. He served as abbot for 38 years, developing the temple into a spiritual center for the community until his death on July 24, 1934, at age 79. The temple has since had 10 successive abbots continuing his legacy.

GDH launched a major offensive with its "GDH CIRCLES Feel Good" initiative, opening an entertainment hub for fans to experience GDH's entertainment universe. CEO Jina Osathasil welcomed guests and thanked partners supporting Thai cinema on the world stage, while Deputy CEO Priyavarn Phoovakul explained that GDH CIRCLES aims to unite filmmakers, partners, and audiences through a membership system on LINE OA.

Host Opol Panisara unveiled multiple new projects spanning films, animated series, educational content, games, IP ventures, and merchandise targeting diverse audiences.

Key film announcements included "HENRY's First Dates," a Thai adaptation of the romantic classic "50 First Dates" co-produced with Sony Pictures International Productions and directed by Mes Taradon, starring Nadech Kugimiya, Minnie Nichcha, Kik Kiartithai, Bell Pathumrach, and Vivienne Teepakon, releasing September 17. "Khun Yai Voranart," a horror-fantasy film reinterpreting the legendary tale "Thayat Asoon," directed by Dong Banjong and featuring Imm Davika, Baiboa Thitiya, Nok Sinjhai, and others, arrives in November.

Original GDH productions include "Female Friend," a romantic drama about a man who loves men but wavers over a woman, directed by Wann Wao-Wao Hongwiwat with Tong Banjong producing and Ice Sarinrat and Yaya Narilnya starring. "The Untitled Snooker Project," a thriller following a Thai snooker player's world stage ambitions, directed by Jack Watthanaphong with Biukking Putipong leading. "3 Daughters," a heartwarming family film directed by Potae Anusara, and "Return of True Love Next Door," a romantic comedy directed by Mook Piyakarn featuring Sunny Suwanmethanon, Paula Taylor, and Bo Thanakorn. The company also unveiled "Max and Joy Joy Market," an animated series.

Deputy Prime Minister Pokkrong Nila-premphan revealed that Thailand is implementing forced labor prevention measures aligned with international standards and OECD criteria, even as the United States applies tariffs. The government is urgently seeking new solutions through market diversification and enhanced negotiating power to navigate volatile global trade conditions.

On July 24, 2025, at Government House, Pokkrong disclosed that the US has invoked Section 301 tariffs, imposing a 12.5% import duty on more than 37 trading partners, including Thailand. He explained that the Thai government has undertaken various measures to address US concerns, particularly establishing guidelines for imports with forced labor risks, approved by the cabinet. "We already have measures in place, but they may not fully satisfy US authorities," Pokkrong said. "The government has implemented legal frameworks aligned with international standards and OECD requirements, reflecting our full commitment."

Pokkrong stressed that the current global situation has changed dramatically, making it difficult to forecast developments and directly affecting Thai exporters facing unprecedented conditions. Multilateral trade rules are weakening, prompting many countries to pursue regional negotiations to reduce tariffs and trade barriers instead. Thailand must prepare for this volatility.

Recognizing the trend toward power polarization among major country blocs, Thailand must accelerate free trade agreements with other partners to diversify its trade risks away from heavy reliance on the increasingly uncertain US market. Facing US tariffs demonstrates that international standards alone may not resolve trade disputes; Thailand must build negotiating power through regional cooperation and strengthen its domestic economy.

A cabinet meeting on June 23 approved the Labor Ministry's proposal to establish guidelines for imports with forced labor risks, supporting trade negotiation strategy and demonstrating Thailand's commitment to addressing forced labor throughout supply chains. The cabinet approved two key measures: acknowledging the results of Thailand's investigation, and approving the establishment of a committee to set standards for imports with forced labor risks, chaired by the Labor Minister. The committee will have authority to establish measures and enforcement guidelines, as well as propose watchlists and risk lists of imports with forced labor concerns to the cabinet—measures never before implemented in Thailand. These guidelines will align with international standards including the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, focusing on assessing forced labor risks throughout entire supply chains from raw materials to final delivery.

Officials from the Yasothon Provincial Anti-Corruption Office, led by director Prakop Mangkang, conducted a site inspection on July 24 to monitor budget spending by the Yasothon Provincial Administrative Organization. The reinforced concrete road project (Route YS.T. 1-0283) connects Ban Mak Mai Village in Khwang district to Ban Phon Mueang in Fa Huan district, Khwang, Yasothon. The project spans 1,120 meters with a width of 6 meters and thickness of 0.15 meters, covering approximately 6,720 square meters, with a budget of 4,989,900 baht. The original contract period runs from May 29 to September 25 (120 days), but no construction work has begun on site as of the inspection, leaving only about two months remaining. This timeline puts the project at significant risk of missing its deadline. The anti-corruption office has notified the provincial administrative organization about the contract management risks and concerns over maintaining construction quality standards given the compressed schedule. Officials have recommended a comprehensive work plan review and stricter staff oversight. The anti-corruption office will continue monitoring project progress until completion.