Prime Minister Anuthim Charnveerakul and Interior Minister opened Government House as a special exception to welcome the model anti-corruption youth ambassadors team, supported by the National Anti-Corruption Fund (NACF) on July 3.

Julaphakwat Srisuwanrawong, project coordinator from Sarasas Suksa School, represented the 10-school youth ambassador delegation. The students had the opportunity to sit in the Prime Minister's chair and receive guidance from him. The PM emphasized the importance of honesty and integrity as fundamental virtues in both studies and work, and blessed the young people for academic success and future contributions to national development.

"We feel deeply honored and grateful to the Prime Minister for this special opportunity," Julaphakwat said. "The highlight was when the PM wore the youth ambassador sash alongside the children for a photo at Government House's front steps, demonstrating support for the NACF-backed anti-corruption youth ambassador program, which shares the same goal of developing the nation's future leaders to combat corruption and build a genuinely corruption-free Thailand."

Suphanija Phuwong, a model anti-corruption youth ambassador from Sarasas Suksa School, expressed her excitement: "I was thrilled that the Prime Minister gave us this opportunity, especially when he said he would wear the ambassador sash with us. It's wonderful that national-level leaders recognize the importance of our anti-corruption campaign. I hope our country will be free of corruption in the future, and we as ambassadors will neither engage in corruption nor spread this knowledge to friends nationwide as we grow."

Banjob Piyertham, another youth ambassador from Sarasas Suksa School, shared: "Joining the program has greatly changed our thinking because we've seen the consequences of corruption and prevention strategies for our generation. I've learned that corruption is closer to us than we thought. Before, when I saw news about corruption costing tens of millions, I thought it was far from us. But through this program, I realized it's very close, and we ourselves can fight corruption, become a voice, and set an example for others."

The model anti-corruption youth ambassador program, supported by the National Anti-Corruption Fund, launched 500 youth ambassadors from 10 model educational institutions to raise youth awareness of corruption's harms and impacts. The program develops communication and media production skills to promote honesty and integrity values in society, targeting secondary school students through practical learning workshops. These workshops provide anti-corruption content alongside modern communication and media production training to reach all audiences.

At 5:00 a.m. on July 3, 2026, Deputy Inspector Wirulkij Tantrakul of Ayutthaya Police Station received a report of a sedan that had veered off course and struck a rain tree on the Asia Road parallel route at kilometer marker 22, just before Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi's Hanthara Campus in Ayutthaya province. Officers and rescue teams responded to find a severely damaged Toyota Vios with Bangkok registration pinned against the tree. The driver, 26-year-old Theerapon (surname withheld), was in critical condition. Despite rescue efforts and emergency medical intervention, he succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation revealed tire marks stretching over 30 meters along the road edge before the vehicle lost control and struck the tree. No other vehicle was involved, and the exact cause is still under investigation.

When family members arrived at the scene, the driver's wife—holding their five-month-old son—embraced her husband's body amid overwhelming grief. According to relatives, the victim had been visiting friends and called his wife around 3:30 a.m. to say he was heading home. The tragic timing was particularly devastating: he was less than one kilometer away, and the family had only welcomed their newborn five months earlier.

Investigators documented the scene and gathered evidence. The body was transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Pathum Thani for autopsy, with a detailed investigation into the accident's cause ongoing.

The 22nd ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week (ASEW 2026) concluded successfully in Bangkok, with Haier Energy launching comprehensive smart energy solutions covering residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) sectors, balcony solar systems, and portable energy products. The company signed strategic partnerships with over ten ecosystem partners, reflecting its localized business capabilities and efforts to establish a strong clean energy ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Thai energy officials and PEA representatives visited Haier Energy's booth, commending the company's role in promoting green economic cooperation between China and Thailand. Supported by government policies, rising energy costs, and carbon reduction targets, the renewable energy market in Southeast Asia is experiencing rapid growth, with increasing demand for safe, efficient, and flexible energy solutions. Haier Energy's comprehensive energy solutions have been deployed in major Thai projects including high-end residential developments and international schools, earning recognition as a "New Energy Demonstration Enterprise" from Thailand's Urban Planning and Environment Association. At the event, the company signed strategic partnerships with partners from real estate, green transportation, distribution channels, and infrastructure sectors to expand renewable energy applications and integrate clean energy into urban development, industry, and daily life. Haier Energy uses Thailand as its regional business hub while expanding to Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian countries. The company has developed comprehensive in-country operations covering marketing, technical support, operations and maintenance, finance, and supply chain management. Local teams provide end-to-end services from site surveys and system design to installation and after-sales support, with specialized training and marketing resources for partners. Partnerships with ICBC Leasing Thailand and Bank of Ayudhya provide partners flexible financial solutions and reduce investment burdens, while local manufacturing ensures efficient and timely product delivery.

On July 3, 2025, government spokesman Ratchada Thanadirek revealed that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is monitoring the case of a Thai airline flight attendant detained in Australia for alleged drug smuggling. This incident has prompted a comprehensive review of security screening measures across Thailand's aviation system. Transport Minister Pattraphong Pattraprasit outlined five key enforcement measures: (1) implementing Zero Trust principles requiring airline crew, captains, staff, and all airport workers to undergo the same screening standards as ordinary passengers with no exemptions; (2) increasing K9 dog inspections on all incoming and outgoing flights, particularly on high-risk routes and times; (3) implementing secondary gate screening for high-risk destinations before boarding; (4) conducting stricter criminal and drug history background checks for airport terminal workers; and (5) enhancing intelligence sharing between the Transport Ministry, Justice Ministry, police, customs, and security agencies. Future improvements will include advance passenger data systems, biometric databases, and enhanced staff training on evolving smuggling methods. Government spokesman Ratchada stated the administration is conducting full-scale operations to combat drugs through border interdiction, network disruption, and enhanced airport security to prevent Thailand from becoming a drug trafficking hub. This afternoon, the Prime Minister will chair the second meeting of the ONCB committee with relevant agencies to coordinate anti-drug efforts. Drug seizure statistics from April 1 to June 10, 2025 show 59,609 arrests, 272.79 million methamphetamine tablets seized, 17,729.83 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 276.77 kilograms of heroin, and 2,639.32 kilograms of ketamine.

Phuket, 3 July 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Vietnam Airlines’ inaugural Ho Chi Minh City–Phuket flight, the first route outcome under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the two partners on 28 May 2026. The launch comes as Thailand and Viet Nam celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

The inaugural flight VN621 on 2 July, operated by an Airbus A321, departed Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 16.00 and arrived at Phuket International Airport at 17.50 local time with 152 passengers. The flight was greeted with a water cannon salute, while arriving passengers and crew received floral garlands and commemorative gifts. Miss Pattaraanong Na Chiangmai, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and South Pacific, led the welcome together with TAT executives and representatives from Vietnam Airlines and Phuket International Airport.

Operating four flights per week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, the service reflects the MOU’s focus on joint tourism promotion, business opportunities, and expanded air connectivity. It gives southern Viet Nam direct access to one of Thailand’s leading resort destinations and supports closer people-to-people and regional tourism links.

Miss Pattaraanong Na Chiangmai, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and South Pacific, said, “This inaugural flight shows how cooperation with Vietnam Airlines is converting air access into tangible travel opportunities. The route offers trade partners new packaging potential, supports quality visitor demand from Viet Nam, and broadens ASEAN tourism links. TAT will continue to work with airline and travel trade partners to match market demand with routes, products, and promotions that deliver long-term value for both countries.”

To build on the route launch, TAT’s Ho Chi Minh City Office is organising a familiarisation trip from 7 to 11 July 2026, bringing 16 Vietnamese travel agents and four media representatives to Phuket. The programme will showcase tourism products and services in the province and include business matching between Vietnamese travel companies and Phuket tourism operators, helping build confidence in Phuket’s tourism readiness and expand market opportunities.

TAT’s Ho Chi Minh City Office is also promoting the “Thai Lan – Càng Hiểu Càng Yêu” initiative through targeted consumer communications, trade partnerships, and package promotions. The campaign presents Thailand as a safe, meaningful, and value-led destination, with content shaped around Vietnamese travellers’ interest in lifestyle, family, event-based, and flexible travel experiences, supporting TAT’s target of 689,000 Vietnamese arrivals in 2026.

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