Police in Udon Thani responded on the evening of July 27 to reports of a death in a gas station bathroom on the outskirts of the city. Officers, accompanied by a forensic pathologist from Udon Thani Hospital and rescue personnel, found the body of a 39-year-old man identified as Mr. A (pseudonym), with initial indications suggesting he took his own life. A Honda motorcycle bearing an Udon Thani registration was parked outside the bathroom, and identification found on the deceased indicated he was a professional nurse at a hospital in the province.

The preliminary autopsy revealed no wounds or signs of physical assault. Officers discovered a handwritten note left under the motorcycle seat expressing emotional distress about life and love. Investigation of the deceased's mobile phone revealed social media posts made before the incident with similar themes related to a relationship.

According to gas station staff, the man arrived around 6 p.m., lingered near the bathroom area, sat briefly, then entered the bathroom and did not exit. Someone later discovered him deceased and alerted staff. Police are conducting a thorough investigation and will interview family members and relevant parties to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) is advancing opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs to access foreign markets through the TOPTHAI by DITP program, now in its sixth consecutive year. The initiative currently has over 2,400 brands participating, generating cumulative trade value of hundreds of millions of baht, connecting Thai products to global consumers through leading e-commerce platforms.

Dr. Supaporn Sukmark, Deputy Director-General of DITP, stated that global trade is undergoing a complete shift toward a digital economy, with consumers increasingly purchasing online. Thai entrepreneurs must accelerate their adaptation and leverage digital platforms as a tool to expand into foreign markets.

DITP developed TOPTHAI by DITP as a gateway to connect Thai products with global markets through partnerships with 13 e-commerce platforms across 12 countries, including Amazon from the United States, Tmall from China, Rakuten from Japan, BigBasket from India, and LetsTango from the United Arab Emirates. The program helps entrepreneurs reach foreign consumers more easily while reducing costs and barriers to starting an online business. DITP supports marketing campaign development, public relations, and expert consultation to boost the growth of Thai products on global e-commerce platforms.

Currently, popular product categories on the TOPTHAI platform include food and beverages, which stand out for quality and Thai identity, while fashion, mother-and-baby products, and pet products show continued growth potential, demonstrating the capability of Thai products to meet consumer demands in foreign markets.

Beyond this, DITP also organizes Cross-Border E-Commerce activities across multiple regions nationwide to share knowledge on international online commerce, enabling entrepreneurs to network with business partners, negotiate trades, and receive expert consultation in preparation for expanding into foreign markets.

Dr. Supaporn concluded that Thai products still have significant growth potential in foreign markets, particularly through cross-border e-commerce channels, which represent an important opportunity to expand Thai exports. DITP will continue developing the TOPTHAI by DITP program through expanded partnerships with leading e-commerce platforms, entrepreneur development, and marketing promotion to push Thai products to consumers worldwide. The department invites Thai entrepreneurs to join TOPTHAI by DITP to elevate their businesses and expand into international markets. For more information, contact the DITP hotline at 1169, visit Thaitrade.com, or follow TOPTHAI by DITP's official communication channels.

Deputy Prime Minister Songkitti Tongsoree has instructed lawyers to compile evidence and file a defamation complaint against Yingluck Shinawatra at Bueng Kan Police Station over her public disclosure linking him to an alleged procurement scheme. At a government compound briefing on July 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., Songkitti addressed his inclusion among nine individuals named by Yingluck Shinawatra, director of the Internet for People Law project (iLaw), in connection with the controversy. Songkitti said legal teams are currently transcribing Yingluck's statements, with portions deemed to constitute defamation, and will file an official complaint with police in Bueng Kan province, his registered home address.

Police responded at 7:00 a.m. on July 28, 2569 to a shooting incident in Laharn Subdistrict, Bangbuathong District, Nonthaburi Province. Officers found two bodies on the ground floor: a 71-year-old man and a 74-year-old woman, both shot dead. Two other family members were wounded trying to intervene.

The suspect, identified as the grandson of the deceased victims, arrived at the house around 6:30 a.m. and got into an argument with the family over a land access dispute. He then opened fire on the elderly couple with a handgun before the two injured relatives attempted to help. Residents who witnessed the shooting subdued the suspect with a knife to the head before police arrived.

According to investigators, the conflict stemmed from a decade-long property dispute over shared access to adjoining properties. The suspect was taken to hospital for treatment of his head wound, and the firearm used in the shooting was seized as evidence. The incident resulted in two deaths and injuries to three others, including the suspect.

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At 6:45 a.m. on July 28 at Sanam Luang, Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister and a core leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed claims about a meeting between three figures—Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Bhumjaithai Party leader, and Nevin Chidchob, chairman of Buriram United FC. Pipat said the matter did not warrant questioning and that they meet weekly as standard practice and take photos together routinely. He stated that making the photo public would help reduce speculation, otherwise the media would continue to fuel rumors about an issue whose origin he could not identify. When asked if other matters were discussed during the meeting, Pipat confirmed they hold weekly meetings as normal procedure and that there is no truth to any discord narrative. He added that Nevin, being a political figure himself, does not concern himself with such rumors, understanding that attempts to sow division among political figures are common. Pipat emphasized they meet every week and speak by phone almost daily about various matters. Regarding a post by Kruna Chidchob, Nevin's wife, using the phrase "good friends stick together, traitors get cut off," Pipat said he had not seen it and could not comment. When asked if he could confirm the three figures would never split, Pipat stated they have maintained their relationship for 10-20 years and everything must be resolved through reasoned discussion on both professional and personal matters.