Nara United chairman Affan Hasyiyusso announced the necessity of releasing Brazilian striker Lucas Grossi after the club failed its professional club licensing. The appeals committee upheld the original decision denying Nara United—which had qualified for Thai League 2—a professional license, forcing the club to restart in the semi-professional league instead.

Hasyiyusso confirmed that Nara United still holds a one-year contract with key striker Lucas Grossi, but the player wants to move to Thai League competition. Both Chonburi FC and PTT Rayong FC have expressed interest, and the Brazilian forward is expected to decide his next team soon.

"Grossi's contract with us still has one year left," the Nara United chairman said. "He originally intended to stay with us to play in Thai League 2, but the licensing issue makes it difficult to keep him, even though we could."

"Grossi wants to play at a higher level, and he's already 27 years old now. Given our good relationship with the player, we're willing to let him move. We've left the decision to Grossi himself."

"There are genuine offers from Thai League clubs—both Chonburi FC and PTT Rayong FC have submitted proposals for him to consider. Grossi is returning from Brazil and will stay in Hat Yai for one night to handle visa matters and decide which team to join. We should have an answer tomorrow."

On July 22, opposition whip Priset Wattharasindhoo spoke at Parliament about plans by Bhumjaithai Party to sue iLaw director Yingluck Achananon, who revealed nine Bhumjaithai politicians in alleged vote-buying scheme allegations on July 21. Priset said the PM and relevant ministers should answer specific questions rather than pursue lawsuits. He cited allegations that the PM met with senators regarding the election of Senate leadership, arguing the PM should simply clarify whether he attended the hotel meeting and what was discussed. Priset raised similar points about Deputy PM Somsakdi Thongsree and former MP Supchai Pothisu, saying all three should provide factual clarifications instead of suing their accusers. Priset stressed that independent investigation agencies—the Election Commission and DSI—are better positioned to verify claims through hotel CCTV footage and telephone records. He argued that regardless of age, officials must respond to allegations transparently. When asked if the lawsuit amounts to intimidation, Priset stated that people can judge the government's intentions; if officials are innocent, they need only confirm the facts.

At 12:20 p.m. on July 22, 2025, Deputy Superintendent Manit Wanchueay of Muang Phatthalung Police Station and patrol officers responded to reports of suspicious activity on Chaiyaburi Road in Kao Chiak Subdistrict, Muang District, Phatthalung Province. Residents had reported an unknown man exhibiting unusual behavior, walking around and examining parked vehicles along the roadway in a manner that caused public alarm.

Investigators found the man had parked a Honda Wave 100 motorcycle on the roadside and knocked it over before walking among several parked cars. He bent down to peer through windows into the vehicles and attempted to remove license plates from private cars, prompting frightened residents to call police for assistance.

When officers arrived, the man had already walked approximately 800 meters from the initial location. Deputy Superintendent Manit approached and attempted to communicate with him, but the suspect spoke only Malay and became aggressive. The man punched the officer in the face with significant force, breaking his tooth during the encounter. Other patrol officers quickly intervened, subdued the suspect after a period of resistance, and took him into custody. The suspect sustained facial abrasions during the apprehension.

The suspect was identified as Hussein, 49, from Pattani Province. Medics provided emergency first aid before transporting him to Phatthalung Hospital for treatment. Investigators charged him with assaulting a government officer performing his duty and damaging private property. Police are continuing to investigate the man's motive, background, and travel history into Phatthalung Province, as well as determining whether he is connected to any other crimes.

On July 22, 2025, Pol. Maj. Bandit Thummanant, superintendent of Bang Pakong police station, reported that an injured bus driver came to file assault charges the previous evening. The driver named three suspects—one who boarded the bus to punch him and two others below—on charges of bodily assault. Police are currently investigating details before calling all three suspects in for questioning, expected on Friday.

During questioning, one of the accused claimed the injured driver attempted to ram the group while they were parked on the roadside to clear the area. However, this remains an allegation pending further investigation.

Investigators interviewed the injured driver, who stated he had just pulled over onto the roadside when the other party suddenly appeared, insulted him, and boarded the bus to assault him. At that moment, the bus had not fully stopped (was not in neutral). When attacked, he startled and stepped on the accelerator, causing the bus to collide with a vehicle ahead belonging to the other party's company.

The injured driver maintains he had no intention to ram anyone but panicked and stepped on the gas. Investigators note that if the other party files charges regarding the collision, it would be the highway authority's responsibility since the incident occurred on the motorway, while the assault case falls under Bang Pakong police station's jurisdiction.

When asked if the two buses had prior contact, Pol. Maj. Bandit said there was no previous collision, but rather an abrupt lane change that sparked the dispute.

Pornpawee Chochuwong, Thailand's world No. 9 women's singles badminton player, posted a message thanking and apologizing to fans after withdrawing mid-match from the 2026 China Open due to injury. The 28-year-old retired during her first-round match against world No. 26 Huang Yuxuan of Chinese Taipei after sustaining a minor injury. Pornpawee wrote that she was grateful for fan support but apologized for being unable to compete due to the injury. After careful consideration, she decided to withdraw to focus on recovery and ensure she returns in the best possible condition. She expressed disappointment with herself, having looked forward to competing against all opponents, but promised to dedicate herself to rehabilitation and return even stronger than before. She invited fans to see her at the BWF World Badminton Championships. Pornpawee concluded by thanking her sponsors Li-Ning, KIP, Singha, Toyota, and Airaisa for their continuous support through both good and difficult times, and committed to recovering quickly and making a strong return.

BANGKOK — Thai actress Kornnaphat Sethratanapong, professionally known as Orm, has issued a trilingual statement on Weibo addressing the spread of online rumors, false information and misleading claims about her, declaring the allegations "entirely untrue" and vowing to pursue legal action against those responsible.

The statement, published in Thai, English and Chinese, was posted on Weibo, one of China's most widely used social media platforms. It came after distorted information about the actress circulated across multiple online platforms, including among social media users and Chinese fans, prompting her to address both domestic and international supporters directly.

In the statement, Orm said false information, malicious comments and misleading messages had recently been widely circulated online. She said the distorted claims had affected her personal life, her work and caused significant distress to her family.

She added that, as a public figure, she has always respected differing opinions and accepted criticism based on facts and reason. However, she firmly rejected the fabrication of false information, the editing or distortion of content to create misunderstandings, and messages intended to defame her, incite hatred or misrepresent her views.

Orm also stressed that she and her family have always maintained close ties with China, Chinese culture and Chinese friends, and have always held sincere respect and admiration for them. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she said she has upheld professional ethics and carried out her work with responsibility. She reiterated that the recent rumors and allegations regarding her personal life are entirely unfounded.

The actress revealed that she had consulted her agency, Channel 3 Thailand, which has appointed a legal team to gather evidence of content that may constitute rights violations or damage her reputation across online platforms. She said legal action would be taken against individuals responsible for creating, publishing or sharing false information and defamatory content.

Orm also called on social media users and platform administrators not to share or amplify unverified information in order to help foster a responsible and respectful online community. She concluded by thanking her fans for their continued encouragement, trust and unwavering support.

Orm rose to prominence among both Thai and international audiences, particularly in China, following her starring role in The Secret of Us, which significantly expanded her Chinese fan base. As a result, her activities on platforms such as Weibo have attracted considerable attention from both fans and Chinese media.