On July 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., at the Ang Thong Provincial Health Office, Paveena Hongsukul, director of the Paveena Hongsukul Foundation for Children and Women, accompanied the grieving parents—a 40-year-old father and 36-year-old mother—who lost their five-day-old newborn. They met with Dr. Thaveechok Rojanaaramphakul, the provincial health officer, to report the infant's death and raise concerns about whether a Chinese banquet held in the pediatric ICU may have been a factor. The mother tearfully described how medical staff had been seated eating a Chinese banquet inside the pediatric ICU room, positioned near her baby's incubator with only a thin transparent curtain separating them. When she attempted to visit her child, a nurse harshly turned her away, saying visitation was not convenient that day due to the banquet.

The mother had asked the head of the pediatric ICU whether such events were permitted in the unit. The attending physician had assured her there was no infection risk because the baby was in a sterile incubator, yet she observed banquet staff entering without wearing masks, working in close proximity to the incubator with no protective measures. On the morning of July 21, a nurse called to say the infant's condition had become critical overnight. Around 10:00 a.m., the doctor reported they had performed chest compressions on the baby and informed the father privately that the child had contracted a new bloodstream infection due to a slowed heartbeat. After examining the baby for 45 minutes, the doctor emerged and announced the child had died, urgently requesting the body be removed from the ICU for a temple ceremony. A nurse later called asking whether they had proceeded with cremation or the funeral rite.

While preparing their child's funeral at the temple, the parents remained unable to accept the circumstances and harbored grave doubts about the true cause of death. They contacted the Paveena Foundation seeking justice and help uncovering what really happened. The father has since drawn a detailed diagram of the ICU room layout for the media, explaining the various risk factors their child faced.

Doctors have highlighted a cautionary case involving a 26-year-old Vietnamese woman who died suddenly from a brain hemorrhage after losing consciousness while exercising with a jump rope at home. Although she had successfully controlled her diet and lost weight, physicians noted that extreme weight loss combined with certain breakfast foods may have accelerated arterial hardening and blockage. Vietnamese media reported that during her weight loss period, she ate primarily vegetables and grains, avoiding meat for approximately two months. The incident occurred while she was exercising, when she suddenly experienced severe headaches and lost consciousness. Her husband found her and rushed her to the hospital, but doctors were unable to save her due to severe brain bleeding. After reviewing her history, doctors discovered that she regularly consumed two breakfast items: salted egg porridge paired with puerh tea, and fried egg rolls, eaten almost daily during her diet. Doctors explained that salted eggs contain high levels of cholesterol and sodium, and consuming them in large quantities continuously can increase the risk of arterial hardening. Fried foods are high in fat, which can accumulate along blood vessel walls and increase the risk of arterial blockage. Physicians further noted that when blood vessels are weakened by poor eating habits, intense exercise such as rope jumping can cause blood pressure to spike rapidly and trigger brain hemorrhage. Experts emphasize that weight loss should be balanced, include all five food groups, and avoid regularly consuming foods high in fat, sodium, and cholesterol to reduce long-term cardiovascular disease risk.

Deputy Prime Minister's Office Minister Suksamruay Wandthaniyakul and Bhumjaithai MP for Amnat Charoen filed a defamation complaint against Yingcheep Atchananont, director of Internet for People Law Project (iLaw), on July 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Amnat Charoen City Police Station. Suksamruay is one of those who claims to have suffered damage from Yingcheep's accusations linking her to a vote-buying operation. Suksamruay said she filed the complaint in Amnat Charoen simply because she was traveling home that day and had official duties in the area, with plans to visit Surin Province on Sunday. She said there was nothing special about the decision to file.

Regarding Yingcheep's recent plea to reconsider the complaint on grounds that it would appear undignified, Suksamruay countered by asking whether Yingcheep's own actions—making accusations without evidence—are truly dignified or fair. She noted that she and her colleagues have remained silent on the vote-buying case, waiting for the Election Commission to conduct its investigation through proper procedures.

Suksamruay questioned whether Yingcheep's public statements at this time held hidden intentions, especially since the allegations are based on old information and Yingcheep himself admitted having no evidence, only hearsay from others. She characterized this as making baseless accusations against her. Suksamruay stressed that her complaint is a lawful exercise of her rights, distinct from legitimate public criticism, and that she welcomes investigation. She called on Yingcheep to consider mutual understanding.

If iLaw as a group is accused of maintaining favorable ties to certain political parties and receiving suspicious funding to conduct political movements, yet the accusers provide no witnesses or evidence, this would be unfair and undignified toward iLaw itself, she added.

On July 24, 2025, the House committee on law, justice, and human rights, led by Rangsiman Rome (deputy leader of the People's Party and committee chair), visited the Navy Weapons Bureau in Sattahip district, Chachoengsao province, to investigate facts surrounding the gun used in the shooting of Kamlasak Leewamao, Nakhon Si Thammarat MP from the Palang Pracharath Party, which occurred on March 20.

Evidence and investigative leads indicated that the firearm used in the attack had been decommissioned since 2021, handed over to the Navy Weapons Bureau for destruction, cut into seven pieces, and buried in a restricted military area. However, police later recovered what appeared to be the same weapon, prompting the committee to conduct on-site verification to clarify the matter for public understanding.

During the inspection, the committee received a briefing and observed a demonstration of the weapons destruction procedure. However, no excavation was conducted at the burial site, preventing verification of whether the weapon was actually present there. Committee chair Rangsiman Rome stated that without excavating the burial pit, they cannot conclusively determine whether the gun was genuinely destroyed and buried, or whether the burial itself was improperly conducted. He noted that the Navy has established its own investigation committee, and the parliamentary committee may request further documentation, particularly evidence related to the claimed destruction.

The committee acknowledged that definitive proof would require excavation, though such action may exceed the committee's authority. The shooting victim, MP Kamlasak, did not attend the site visit due to a pilgrimage commitment in Saudi Arabia, and delegated his lawyer and party representatives to accompany the committee and gather information for ongoing legal proceedings.

EXIM Bank is strengthening its operations and expanding its role as an "Export Co-pilot" to help businesses manage risks, expand opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Managing Director Chalach Ratnanunnithi announced EXIM Bank's second-quarter 2025 results, noting that while global economic and trade tensions have begun to ease, the world economy still faces uncertainty from trade barriers, energy volatility, and climate change pressures—all affecting the competitiveness of Thai businesses, particularly SMEs.

In response, EXIM Bank is advancing its "Export Co-pilot" role to help businesses navigate risks, seize opportunities, and grow sustainably. During Q2 2025, the bank adjusted its strategy to better serve SME customers through four key approaches: (1) Pro-active Revisit—field visits to all portfolio clients to assess situations, analyze potential, and provide timely support; (2) Products—developing financial solutions such as the "Asset and Capital" initiative offering 10 billion baht in credit (up to 50 million baht per borrower, 10-year terms, rates from 4.80% annually), plus an additional 2 billion baht in employment promotion credit; (3) Partners—linking major businesses with SMEs in supply chains under a mentorship model to create ongoing business opportunities; and (4) Projects—supporting industries with SME involvement in supply chains and ecosystems, including green economy initiatives.

EXIM Bank continues to develop Thai business capabilities through its Export Studio center, including the EXIM 2X curriculum covering comprehensive export knowledge, seminars on environmental trade measures, and business matching activities. The bank also supports market expansion through Country Connectors teams and coordinates with government agencies including the Foreign and Commerce Ministries.

In financial support, EXIM Bank approved new credit of 22.397 billion baht and maintains total outstanding credit and commitments of 181.278 billion baht, reflecting support for Thai business liquidity amid global uncertainty. SMEs account for 3,217 clients (78% of total customers) with outstanding credit and commitments of 27.688 billion baht. The bank continues promoting green economy and sustainable development through credit and investment commitments.

A 31-year-old Thai woman says she remains traumatised after two Cambodian men allegedly followed her to her home, attempted to force open her door and left her afraid to return home.

The woman, identified as May, met police investigators at Chana Songkhram Police Station on Thursday to give her account of the incident, which occurred around 11pm on 21 July. She said she had been drinking with friends and was walking back to the alley where she has lived for more than 30 years when she saw two men standing near a wall. At first, she thought they were people she knew, but realised they were strangers as she got closer.

She said she held onto her bag, turned on her phone camera to record the situation, and walked past them. The two men then allegedly called out, "Come have a beer with us," but she refused. Moments later, one of the men wearing a red shirt allegedly ran towards her, forcing her to run back to her house.

After locking the door, she said the man tried to reach through the metal bars of the gate, causing her to scream and threaten to call police before running upstairs. CCTV footage showed the two men leaving the front of the house before returning again while she was calling police. She said they attempted to open the door once more, forcing her to shout at them to leave.

After the incident, May posted about it on Instagram. A relative known as "Bank Talad Indy" shared the post and helped organise local residents to search for the suspects. The two men were located and detained on 23 July, with the first suspect found at a rented room before police and residents tracked down the second suspect.

May said the suspects apologised after being detained, but she told them: "I already told you not to do it." She said she has been suffering from anxiety since the incident, crying every night and refusing to sleep at her home. She has temporarily moved elsewhere and vowed to continue legal action against the two men.

"I do not want to see them again," she said.

Meanwhile, the girlfriend of the suspect in the red shirt, identified as Chanvesna Touch, 24, visited him at the police station and apologised to the victim on his behalf. Sinh Sinh, 23, said she had been in a relationship with Chanvesna for eight years and they have a 10-month-old daughter.

She said her boyfriend told her he had been drinking more than seven bottles of beer with Cambodian friends before the incident. He allegedly saw the woman walking by and called out to her before following her. After watching the CCTV footage, Sinh said she believed her boyfriend's actions were inappropriate and that the case should proceed through the legal system rather than through violence.

She said Chanvesna denied touching or assaulting the woman, claiming he returned to the house because he wanted to apologise after realising she was frightened. She also said the second man, who was wearing a white shirt, only followed him and did not speak to or approach the woman.