On July 16, 2569, the Parliament's Committee on Anti-Corruption and Good Governance, chaired by Asapol Sannaitripon (Sisaket MP, Bhum Jai Thai Party), convened to examine state officials' involvement in fraud during local government recruitment exams. Asapol stated that the committee invited four relevant agencies for details on the exam fraud: the Department of Local Administration, the Central Local Government Employee Examination Committee, the Administrative Court Office secretary, and the anti-corruption organization.

The committee will question the examination committee chair about discrepancies in scores and why the committee has not disqualified cheaters despite evidence of fraud. Yesterday's meeting revealed plans to submit all data to the Central Local Government Personnel Administration Committee to revoke the names of fraudulent candidates next week.

Asapol emphasized that if over 5,000 local government employees are revoked and reserves must be promoted, the committee must verify that no cheaters exist in the reserve list. He noted that a complete recheck of all answer sheets and score rankings is necessary. Regarding the answer file flash drive now held by the anti-corruption agency, Asapol said the committee cannot access it directly, as multiple agencies are investigating to obtain facts for the prime minister.

"Whoever commits wrongdoing is not above the law," Asapol said. "Whether they are politicians or officials ranked higher than directors, once violations are found and proven, they must face punishment."

Asapol also noted that conflicting information was provided by the Department of Local Administration and the Civil Service Commission, with the commission reporting interference from the department. The test office director has already provided this information to the anti-corruption agency.

The Department of Foreign Trade reported that export values utilizing FTA benefits in April 2025 totaled $31.77 billion, up 10.19 percent year-on-year, with an 81.41 percent utilization rate of eligible goods. The leading agreements by export value were the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) at $10.62 billion, the ASEAN-China FTA (ACFTA) at $8.51 billion with a 93.03 percent utilization rate, and the ASEAN-India FTA (AIFTA) at $5.01 billion.

Top export categories leveraging FTA benefits included vehicles for freight transport, fresh durian, jewelry made from precious metals, and synthetic rubber blended with natural rubber. Agricultural products accounted for 24.08 percent of total FTA-utilized exports at $7.65 billion, with fresh durian, processed chicken, and tropical fruits leading the way. Industrial products dominated at 75.92 percent of total FTA utilization worth $24.12 billion.

Department Director Arada Fuengtong emphasized that global trade faces structural shifts from geopolitical tensions, trade barriers, and stricter environmental regulations, making FTAs increasingly critical for supply chain security. The department is actively promoting FTA usage among Thai entrepreneurs, particularly SMEs, through nationwide seminars and training programs. In fiscal 2025, the department has already enhanced the capabilities of over 1,400 entrepreneurs to leverage trade benefits and expand into new markets.

Inter Express Logistics is launching a push into medical and wellness logistics with the vision "Connecting Wellness & Healthcare Beyond Distance" to tap into Thailand's 2026 health mega-trend. The company is deploying international-standard cold chain logistics (PIC/S GDP certified) to transport medicines, blood, lab samples, and beauty products across Thailand within 24 hours, maintaining temperatures between 15–25°C with real-time monitoring technology. It also supports telemedicine through same-day pharmacy delivery in Bangkok and next-day service in other provinces, partnering with major hospitals like Bumrungrad Hospital.

Interim Express serves multiple medical sectors including blood transport, antivenom serums, and laboratory specimens—all time-critical services delivered within 24 hours to preserve sample integrity and support accurate diagnosis. The company is also expanding into the wellness market to support aesthetic clinics and health food businesses, offering temperature-controlled transport for products such as Botox, fillers, and health foods through a complete cold chain system.

According to Krungsri Bank analysis, Thailand's pharmaceutical distribution market is expected to grow 6–7% annually through 2570 (2027). Abhiwat Wanaramwiwat, Executive Vice President of Inter Express Logistics, stated that the company's role extends beyond cargo transport—it serves as a connector linking hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, laboratories, and patients nationwide to ensure equitable access to medicines and health products regardless of location. The company emphasizes that medical logistics demands precision and maximum safety, making it integral to the entire healthcare ecosystem.

A Thai woman identified as Chatchaya Samroengraja, known as Neen, has exposed a relentless five-year stalking campaign by someone she has never met or had any relationship with. The alleged stalker, who uses the social media handle "Oui," has repeatedly sent messages, gifts, letters, and teddy bears to her home, attempted to enter her residence, and followed her to work despite her making clear she does not know him and has filed police reports.

In one lengthy letter, the stalker expressed that he experienced "love at first sight" with Neen, claiming she had reignited his belief in destiny and filled a void in his life. He acknowledged his clumsy attempts at communication through social media and pleaded with her not to block him, asking her to give him a chance and allow time to prove his feelings are genuine. The letter was signed by "Ui" with a crude drawing.

Neen has documented the harassment by photographing gifts and letters sent to her home over the years, along with examples of messages containing excessive familiarity, personal declarations, and references to dreaming about her. She revealed the situation publicly on social media, noting that despite her repeated rejection and legal action, the behavior has only escalated and continued to cause her significant distress and discomfort.

Actor and businessman Win Methawin has earned widespread praise after donating 1.5 million baht to support construction of a physiotherapy building at Mae On Hospital in Chiang Mai province. On July 15, Win appeared at a Nespresso Vertuo World event at Siam Paragon and explained in an interview that he wanted to help remote hospitals improve treatment access.

When asked why he chose physiotherapy, Win said the hospital had built several new structures for outpatient and inpatient care, and the specialized physiotherapy building was notably lacking and critically needed. He confirmed his preference for donating to projects with tangible results that he can verify, explaining that family members photographed the construction site to ensure the funds would be used properly.

Regarding his Souri brand, Win reported the business grew approximately 90 percent last year and currently operates 40 branches with ongoing international expansion discussions. He emphasized the brand's strength lies in product innovation, quality consistency, and strategic collaborations. Win said his ultimate goal is to establish Souri as a global-standard Thai brand capable of competing on the world stage. When asked about personal luxuries like a private jet, he laughed and said he is still saving toward that goal.

On July 16, 2025, at Parliament, Ratchanok Srinok, a Pheu Thai list MP and chair of the House committee on budget oversight, raised new concerns about the TH-AI Passport project during a committee meeting. The committee had expected the project to be registered on July 15 but found it had not been, prompting questions about contract amendments and cost calculations. Srinok pointed out that company representatives had misrepresented the true value of key components: while claiming a display unit cost only 900,000 baht, actual business calculations suggest the component should be valued at 9 million baht, not 900,000 baht. The Digital Economy and Society Minister (DE) was invited to clarify but sent word he was abroad, marking the third time the committee has not received cooperation from the minister. Despite the delayed registration, the platform has already been made available to tech influencers and interested parties. Srinok stressed that while the project's features may seem reasonable and providing free AI to citizens has merit, the committee is concerned about locked-in specifications and the fact that the company executed the project before a proper terms of reference existed. The committee is also investigating irregularities in a separate national digital learning platform (NDLP) project, which employed nearly 500 consultants but produced only about 5,000 pieces of content. When asked about the government's stance, Srinok said the committee's ultimate goal is to cancel the project, but realistically hopes to maximize its value. She questioned whether the delayed registration reflects poor initial planning or intentional obfuscation, asking whether the project would simply proceed without scrutiny if not for media attention.