On July 23, 2025, Shanghai Protector Law Firm announced it has been authorized by Orm Kornnaphat (Kornnaphat Sethratanapong) to take immediate legal action. This follows previous warning notices regarding violations of her reputation rights on Chinese online platforms including Weibo, Douban, and Bilibili.

After investigation, the firm discovered that certain individuals have continued spreading false information and defamatory content that further damages her reputation. The law firm now declares that all parties must immediately cease publishing, sharing, and commenting on the infringing content and delete all such material.

From this announcement forward, no further individual warning letters will be issued. Instead, the following legal measures will be pursued immediately:

— Civil lawsuits in civil court seeking cessation of infringement, removal of negative impact, reputation restoration, formal apology, and full economic damages including direct and indirect losses, emotional harm, and all reasonable costs of protecting her rights (including attorney fees, document certification, court fees, expert fees, etc.)

— Criminal complaints will be filed against those whose conduct may constitute criminal offenses

— Administrative complaints to public security authorities for defamation and insult in a public context

— For those with particularly severe violations or conduct that may constitute criminal offenses, criminal prosecution procedures will be fully pursued in cooperation with judicial authorities

The internet is not a lawless space or refuge for malicious conduct. The statement calls on those responsible to recognize the legal consequences of their actions and immediately cease the infringing conduct. All parties are warned that legal action will proceed without further notice.

On July 24, the Department of Mineral Resources' Geohazard Operations Center warned residents to be vigilant against landslides and flash floods as heavy rain continues to fall in vulnerable areas. Nine provinces have been identified as at particular risk: Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, Nan, Phayao, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Phang Nga. The Meteorological Department forecasts that northern Thailand and the west coast of the southern region will experience heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours due to a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam combined with a moderate southwest monsoon affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public is urged to be cautious of heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated water, which may cause flash floods and flash floods, particularly in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones. Volunteer networks in at-risk areas are asked to closely monitor the situation and prepare for potential geohazard disasters. If a geohazard occurs, officials must inspect the affected area immediately to reassure the public and provide initial guidance.

GCAP Gold's chief analyst Areerut Murachy says global markets are tracking the Federal Reserve's changing policy direction under Kevin Warsh, who has begun signaling emphasis on balance sheet reduction rather than rate increases. If implemented, this approach could pressure the U.S. dollar and support gold price recovery; however, market direction still depends on U.S. Treasury yields, which could also suppress gold if they rise.

Warsh told Congress that the Fed's $6.8 trillion balance sheet review will address appropriate reserve levels for the financial system, requiring the Fed to maintain government bonds at certain levels—consistent with his longstanding opposition to quantitative easing. While the Fed may not return to pre-2009 balance sheet levels, it can restructure toward more sustainable levels.

Deutsche Bank analysts caution that the Fed's "reduce balance sheet but not raise rates" approach may not significantly weaken the dollar unless short-term Treasury yields rise, citing Japan's experience where yen remained weak despite gradual balance sheet cuts. The policy could pressure the U.S. government to keep long-term borrowing costs down, requiring close monitoring of market reaction.

GCAP GOLD analysts see increasingly positive signals in gold as selling momentum slows, though an uptrend hasn't been confirmed. If gold holds above $4,100/oz firmly, it could rally to test $4,200 resistance (approximately 66,700 baht). Failure to break above would bring selling pressure toward support at $4,065–$4,000/oz (65,200–64,500 baht), viewed as an accumulation zone.

PHUKET: Phuket City Municipality has held its annual candle casting ceremony ahead of Khao Pansa (the beginning of ‘Buddhist Lent’), with local officials, Buddhist clergy, students and residents gathering to preserve one of Thailand’s longest-standing religious traditions.

Coach Jakkrapan Panpee, head coach of Thailand's under-20 men's football team, has announced a 26-player squad for a training camp to prepare for the AFC U-20 Asian Championship 2027 qualifiers.

The Football Association of Thailand has announced 26 players for the second training camp to prepare for the AFC U-20 Asian Championship 2027 qualifying round, running from August 31 to September 6 in Chonburi Province under Coach Jakkrapan Panpee's direction. Thailand's U-20 team is in Group F with Iraq, the UAE, and Turkmenistan. The qualifying round will be held in round-robin format, with the group champions from all eight nations and the best-performing runners-up from seven groups advancing to the final tournament in China in early 2027. This will determine four Asian representatives for the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2027 in Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

Goalkeepers: Theersak Phugab (Udon Thani FC), Nurakrit Saengswang (Chonburi FC), Rittisak Kalya (Muangthong United)

Defenders: Jirapong Chaemsukul (Chonburi FC), Purich Trapsinswang (True Bangkok United), Aditep Somsuea (Northern Nakhon Maesoet United), Chakrapol Upakara (Chiang Mai FC), Praanchonok Wangkiri (Chaiyaphum PAO School), Runphisej Phuthummi (BG Pathum United), Ratchanon Wichagoen (Nongbua Pitchaya FC), Kronwich Muangpraserit (Pram Bangkok)

Midfielders: Danupol Bubpha (Muangthong United), Pawerisak Boonmaleert (Udon Thani FC), Pattarathorn Buranasuk (Nongbua Pitchaya FC), Surachet Kikhuntod (Assumption United), Worsak Noenhong (Ratchasima College), Theersilp Ketgaewjindawong (Assumption Thonburi School), Naphat Chompanya (Chonburi FC), Kantaphat Sonsena (Nongbua Pitchaya FC), Wuthikrai Sitthong (PTT Prachuap FC)

Forwards: Khemchat Sukhto (Police Tero FC), Chantawat Katib (Chaiyaphum PAO School), Thanakorn Chaisuwan (Roi Et PB United), Shiva Pikulhom (Thap Luang United), Phongpetch Ieamsoat (Assumption United), Sithda Phaengphaa

Players will report for training at Dynamic Football Camp in Samut Prakan Province on July 27 at 2:00 p.m. The qualifying fixtures are: August 31 vs. UAE (7:30 p.m.), September 3 vs. Turkmenistan (7:30 p.m.), and September 6 vs. Iraq (7:30 p.m.), all at Chonburi's Daking Stadium.

The Federation of Thai Industries is closely monitoring the U.S. tariff measures following the American government's invocation of Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose additional import duties on 60 economies over ineffective enforcement of forced labor bans. Thailand will face a 12.5% tariff increase on most exported goods starting July 24, 2025, replacing the temporary 10% rate under Section 122. This change is critical for Thai industries since the United States is the country's top export market; during January to May 2025, Thai exports to the U.S. reached approximately $38 billion, up 40.31% year-on-year and representing 23.5% of total Thai exports. Vulnerable sectors include food and food products, auto parts, gems and jewelry, furniture, textiles, and apparel.

FTI President Pimjai Leeissaranukul stated that the Federation will urgently consult with the Ministry of Commerce, industrial groups, and relevant agencies to assess affected product categories, tariff burden costs, order trends, and supply chain impacts. Thai industries have consistently adhered to international labor and standards requirements, particularly export sectors subject to continuous partner audits. Thailand should leverage this strength by upgrading traceability systems and supply chain transparency to build confidence in bilateral trade negotiations.

Long-term strategy should not focus solely on Section 301 but establish comprehensive trade policy through four key measures: market diversification to reduce over-reliance on any single market; enhanced compliance with international standards in labor, human rights, environment, and product origin; increased product value and innovation to maintain competitiveness despite higher tariff costs; and supply chain restructuring to enable greater traceability. The FTI expressed confidence that ongoing reciprocal trade agreement negotiations (ART) led by Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Sopa Sutheermpun, along with coordinated government efforts, will achieve balanced and fair outcomes benefiting both nations. The Federation remains committed to working with all relevant agencies to preserve Thai product competitiveness and sustain business confidence.