Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi celebrated pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng's second birthday on July 10 with a special event offering free admission for children. Zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy announced the opening of the new "Hippo Village" project, a 10-rai (16,000-square-metre) facility designed to enhance the living conditions of hippopotamuses and pygmy hippos, particularly Moo Deng and her family.

The zoo's financial performance has dramatically improved since Moo Deng's rise to global fame. Revenue jumped from 180 million baht in fiscal 2024 to 319 million baht in fiscal 2025, when Moo Deng's popularity peaked. With three months remaining in fiscal 2026, the zoo has already generated 160 million baht in revenue.

"Moo Deng and the other hippos in her family have become symbols of happiness and joy for many Thai people," Narongwit said. He encouraged visitors to explore other zoos operated by the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, which also house hippopotamuses and pygmy hippos.

On July 10, 2024, the Facebook page Drama-addict posted a warning after a customer's girlfriend suffered an electrical shock at a buffet restaurant on July 1 at 4:50 p.m. While using a stainless steel ladle to serve curry from a heated metal tray, she was struck by electrical current and experienced chest pain and body tremors. Even a staff member who touched the tray was shocked. She was taken to a public hospital 10 kilometers away, received pain medication, and was discharged.

The following day, her condition worsened. A private hospital examination revealed nerve and muscle damage with an uncertain recovery timeline. She continues to experience hand tremors and chest pain daily. The man and his girlfriend have had to take time off work for medical appointments and specialist follow-ups.

After the incident, the restaurant discovered faulty electrical wiring causing the leak. The establishment offered one free meal and 5,000 baht compensation plus actual medical expenses covered by social security insurance. The customer expressed that this compensation is inadequate given the ongoing impact on daily life, work, childcare, and the family's mental health. He urged all restaurants to inspect and repair electrical system hazards to prevent similar incidents.

On July 10, Supachai Iamsamuth, a Phumi Thai party list MP and chair of the special ad hoc committee responsible for monitoring and auditing the 400 billion baht loan decree, announced that the loan bill will be placed on the agenda of the House of Representatives during an extraordinary parliamentary session in late July. After parliament approves the decree, he said the committee will hold meetings to determine the framework for ongoing monitoring of the loan expenditures.

At 1:35 p.m. on July 10, 2025, at Wat Tha Chang in Bang Klam District, Songkhla Province, Prime Minister Anuthim Charnveerakul and the Interior Minister met with local residents. The PM said he had made full use of his day—spending the morning in Malaysia before visiting the Sadao border to open a new customs checkpoint and improve cross-border connectivity with Malaysia.

The PM emphasized that today's visit was not merely a courtesy call but an opportunity to discuss disaster prevention preparations. With the monsoon approaching in a few months, and given last year's severe flooding damage in Songkhla, the government has learned lessons and is fully preparing to prevent similar disasters and spare residents hardship.

The PM stated that if the government were not committed to resolving all issues before year's end, they would not have mobilized all relevant officials to meet with residents. Despite his concerns about potential failures, he brought all accountable parties together, positioning himself as the primary responsible party while ensuring shared responsibility across all ministries—from Transportation managing traffic, Finance managing budgets, Tourism ensuring visitor safety, and Public Health improving medical services affected by last year's flooding.

The PM confirmed that all soldiers, police, civil servants, provincial governors, and local officials are coordinated in the area to solve problems. He recalled being in Khon Kaen on a Saturday morning but rushed to Hat Yai after learning of severe flooding there. Critical shortages were discovered—even basic foods like noodle soup were unavailable because residents had hoarded supplies at home.

The PM noted that the major post-flood task is cleanup and sanitation, which typically takes one to two months before Hat Yai returns to normal. He emphasized the government's commitment to providing comprehensive assistance without abandonment, urging residents to be confident in these efforts.

Prime Minister Anuthine Charnveerakul expressed confidence that repairs to the Royal Project No. 1 drainage canal in Hat Yai will be completed before the rainy season arrives. The Irrigation Department has already prepared for the work.

On July 10, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. in Bang Klam district, Songkhla province, the PM and Interior Minister inspected the canal's damage caused by water erosion. He was accompanied by Deputy PM Phipat Ratchakij (Transport Minister), Deputy PM Ekkaniti Nitithand (Finance Minister), Agriculture Minister Suriya Chungrungruengkit, and Bhumjaithai Party leader Nipont Bunnamani.

Upon arrival, the PM received a briefing on water management in the area, walked to the damaged sites, and instructed officials to accelerate repairs. When asked if the repairs would be completed before the flood season, the Irrigation Department director confirmed they would be on schedule. The department has already prepared remedial plans. The PM emphasized today's field visit was necessary to review budget allocations. The central budget for the Irrigation Department must receive approval before the fiscal year ends.

When asked whether the PM would emphasize that the southern region would be safe, Anuthine stated that the focus was on disaster prevention and damage reduction, with all preparations already in place.

Regarding questions about a 99-million-baht central budget allocation being distributed only to areas where Bhumjaithai Party has representatives, the PM responded that this was purely a political concern. He clarified that these were government responsibilities, not political matters, and that no specific party was involved—only the people.

On July 10, 2026, Region 6 Operations Unit 2 (Songkhla), led by Captain Thanakan Uchonratsami and Deputy Captain Patthdon Poolphiphatthan, arrested an 18-year-old suspect identified as "A" at a vehicle repair shop in Tambon Kuanlang, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. He was wanted by court warrant from Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court on charges of sexual assault of a child under 13, indecent conduct with a child under 15, and child abduction from parents or guardians.

When arrested, the suspect appeared confused about why he was being detained. Officers informed him that the 13-year-old girl's father had filed a complaint alleging he had relations with his daughter and refused to take responsibility.

According to the suspect's account, approximately three months prior while living in Chachoengsao District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, he became involved with a 13-year-old girl. Their relationship progressed to living together, which became public knowledge. The girl's family then arranged a formal marriage proposal and demanded a dowry of 500,000 baht.

The suspect explained that at only 18 years old, he lacked the means to secure the required dowry. The girl's family subsequently prohibited contact between him and the girl. He then found work at a vehicle repair shop in Hat Yai and relocated there for employment, cutting off further communication with the girl's family. He assumed the matter had been resolved and was unaware the family had filed a complaint against him.