The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation issued a statement on July 22, 2025 regarding the filing of cases for illegal issuance of land title documents within Laem Son National Park in Ranong Province. This followed reports on July 21 that residents had collectively filed a complaint about encroachment in the Khao Pakapriam area and lodged accusations against the department's director-general and the park chief with the Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Investigation Division for alleged improper handling of cases against villagers accused of trespassing.

The department denied these allegations, clarifying that Laem Son National Park was officially designated by royal decree on August 10, 1983 with public announcement and detailed boundary maps. All relevant community leaders signed acknowledgment of the park boundaries. The department confirmed it is actively pursuing cases against capital groups illegally occupying forest land within the park across three plots—specifically land plots numbered 915, 916 (subdivided into 8 plots), and 917—and will prosecute all individuals and groups involved. Evidence collection and aerial photograph analysis are ongoing, and the department will forward cases to the Anti-Money Laundering Office under sections 5, 8, and 9 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act B.E. 2542, consistent with the policy of Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchath Chomklin.

Investigations revealed that land title documents were illegally issued for forested areas within the park. Aerial photograph analysis showed no evidence of land utilization, and claims covered areas far exceeding the documented occupied land records (form S.K. 1). The department submitted evidence to the Land Department requesting cancellation of 19 of 29 illegally issued title documents and has filed cases against the three main plots. The department urged the public to exercise critical judgment when receiving information and warned that providing false information may violate the law.

14 year old girl killed by alleged drunk driver in LampangLegacyA 14 year old schoolgirl died after a pickup truck allegedly driven by a drunk former school director collided with her motorcycle in Lampang on the evening of July 20. Police were called to the scene at about 8.30pm outside a petrol station in Na Khrua subdistrict, Mae Tha district. Medical staff from Mae Tha Hospital and rescue workers also attended. Officers found a grey pickup parked on the roadside with severe damage to the front left side. The front bumper and headlight assembly had detached, while the windscreen was cracked from the impact. A white motorcycle was found overturned nearby and was extensively damaged, with debris scattered across the road. Photo via Mae Tha Rescue Association Photo via Mae Tha Rescue Association The rider, identified only as 14 year old A, a student in the area, was found dead at the scene. Police carried out an initial examination before transferring her body to the forensic department at Lampang Hospital for a detailed post-mortem examination. Police closed the road while officers documented the scene and recorded evidence as part of their investigation. Officers then questioned the pickup driver, a 63 year old former school director. A breath test allegedly found a blood alcohol level of 171 milligrams %. The accused was charged with drink driving and reckless driving causing death. Investigators are continuing to collect evidence from the scene before proceeding with legal action. Photo via Mae Tha Rescue Association Elsewhere, a local election candidate in Phetchabun province found himself at the centre of a scandal after allegedly being involved in a five-vehicle collision while intoxicated. The man was found with his blood alcohol content (BAC) measured at 341 milligrammes per cent, well above the legal limit. As a result, he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. The story 14 year old girl killed by alleged drunk driver in Lampang as seen on Thaiger News.

On July 21, 2569, officers from Khlong Tan Police Station arrested a 27-year-old man named Kaeng in the Sukhuvit Soi area of Bangna, Bangkok, along with evidence including a black helmet, a motorcycle, and clothing worn during the crime.

The incident occurred at 4:21 a.m. on July 21 when police received a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store in the Sukhuvit Soi 67 area. The suspect fled the scene on a motorcycle after stealing 2,370 baht in cash.

Following the report, Khlong Tan Police Station investigators immediately mobilized to search CCTV footage along the escape route and conducted ground inquiries. They quickly identified the suspect and planned an apprehension operation.

At 5:10 p.m. that same day, officers arrested Kaeng in the Sukhuvit Soi 70 area as he was removing the license plate from the motorcycle used in the robbery to conceal evidence and evade police tracking.

Police seized a black safety helmet, a gray motorcycle registered in Bangkok, and the clothing and shoes worn during the robbery. The suspect was charged with nighttime robbery using disguise or concealment, using a vehicle to facilitate the crime, and transporting stolen property to escape arrest.

During interrogation, Kaeng confessed to all charges, admitting he committed the robbery due to overwhelming debt with no way out and a momentary emotional impulse to obtain money. He was handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.

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Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak gave an interview on July 22, 2025 at Government House regarding the vote-buying case investigation, which identified nine individuals connected to the scandal, including himself. He stated that when his name was linked to parliamentary vote-buying allegations—which he understands to be unlawful—he will pursue legal processes to defend his rights and seek damages if he has been harmed. When asked whether publicly naming him constituted a political attack, Somkid said he did not wish to characterize it that way, but acknowledged that those who disclosed the names should exercise clarity when making allegations without confirmed facts. He noted that political criticism of public figures is routine, but when actual harm results, legal recourse is necessary to vindicate legitimate rights. He stated that Bhumjaithai Party's legal team is already pursuing the matter. When asked whether he would file a personal complaint or leave it to the party's legal team, Somkid explained that since multiple government ministers were named, he needs to consult with them, as most of those implicated hold ministerial positions. He emphasized that as a politician and public figure, he accepts being subject to criticism, but any legal action must first establish clear evidence of how the allegations harmed him, including the method and capacity in which they were made, and whether the legal elements of a lawsuit are present.