Central Pattaya, POP MART (Thailand), Thailand's Tourism Authority (TAT), and the Pattaya municipality have jointly launched "POP ON THE BEACH," creating the world's first beachfront art toy destination and opening POP MART's first official beachfront store at Central Pattaya. The initiative reinforces Pattaya's status as a world-class tourism and lifestyle destination. Dr. Nathkitti Tangpoolsinthanа, Chief Marketing Officer of Central Pattaya, noted that global tourism is shifting from sightseeing to experience-seeking that reflects personal interests, identity, and cultural connections. He emphasized that cities worldwide leverage pop culture and intellectual property as tools to drive tourism and economic growth. Central Pattaya was entrusted by POP MART to scale up from a pop-up store to an official store and create the world's first beachfront art toy destination through the GIANT CRYBABY, launched in Thailand as the world's largest installation. The launch spans a seamless experience from the beachfront landmark to premium shopping, offering random blind boxes, plush toys, accessories, and high-end mega collections featuring characters such as CRYBABY, LABUBU, MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, TWINKLE, and HIRONO, with new products and special items planned. The highlight features four colossal GIANT CRYBABY balloons, each over 8 meters tall and 12 meters long, created under the "Cry Me An Ocean Series" concept by Thai artist, blending healing narratives with Pattaya's local essence. The installation is complemented by large figures of MOLLY and SKULLPANDA, offering experiential photo landmarks available through August 2, 2026.

On July 22, 2025, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) released asset declarations for Abhisit Vejjajiva, the former prime minister who took office as a Democrat Party list MP on March 15, 2025. Abhisit and his wife Pimpen reported combined assets totaling 130,916,823 baht with no liabilities.

Abhisit's personal assets amount to 76,638,695 baht, comprising deposits across seven accounts (14.8 million baht), two land plots in Bangkok's Khlong Toei area valued at 40.92 million baht inherited from his father and sister, residential buildings in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan and a Bangkok townhouse worth 18.6 million baht, one vehicle (1.8 million baht), and other assets (475,000 baht). He reported annual income of 1.4 million baht from salary and interest, with personal expenses of 600,000 baht annually.

Pimpen holds 54.3 million baht in assets across 13 bank accounts (13.4 million baht), open-ended fund investments (4.9 million baht), three land plots in Bangkok valued at 27.5 million baht inherited from her mother, and other assets (8.6 million baht). She reported annual income of 1.2 million baht and annual expenses of 400,000 baht.

Notable items among their possessions include a Patek Philippe watch (200,000 baht), gold necklaces, an IWC watch (17,000 baht), pearl necklaces (2.1 million baht), pearl and diamond necklaces (580,000 baht), white gold bracelets (270,000 baht), diamond and pearl earrings (500,000 baht), diamond rings (500,000 baht), and diamond brooches (200,000 baht).

Abhisit returned to politics in the recent election after stepping down as a Democrat MP in 2019. Over the past five years, he reported serving as director, vice chairman, and advisor to Sahapattana Pibool Company Limited.

Comparing his current declaration to his 2011 filing when he left office as prime minister, Abhisit and his wife's assets have increased by 76.6 million baht from a previous total of 54.4 million baht.

Meanwhile, Kaladee Liaopairojn, a Democrat Party list MP and deputy party leader, reported combined family assets of 233.8 million baht with debts totaling 8.1 million baht. Her personal assets total 136.1 million baht, including bank deposits (6.5 million baht), investments (26.1 million baht), and loans provided to real estate and digital companies, with outstanding loans of 2 million baht, 1 million baht, 924,455 baht, and other amounts to various corporations.

Surin police arrested a teenage gang on motorcycles accused of robbing a convenience store with a knife, injuring a security guard, after discovering they had previously targeted a temple safe. On July 22, 2569, Provincial Police Commander Sukhon Srirun and deputy commanders coordinated the arrest of three suspects: Ken (20), Kop (16), and Fluk (19), who were apprehended at a resort in Surin Province with clothing, equipment, and the motorcycle used in the crime.

The investigation revealed the same gang was responsible for breaking into a temple building at Wat Bodhi Raatsadonssamakkhee in Ban Tabahn without stealing anything, as well as targeting donation boxes at Wat Ban Dong Man and forcing open a safe at Wat Songsang. Preliminary charges include robbery at night and theft from places of worship at night.

Narcotics suppression officers are continuing their crackdown on the Do Pa Phayom drug network after seizing a 1-kilogram gold bar worth more than 4 million baht that had been deposited at a gold shop in Surat Thani. In just four days of operations, authorities have seized assets totaling over 9 million baht.

On July 22, Deputy Police Commander Pattanasak Bupphasuwan ordered officers including Deputy Chief Pongsapat Chukaew and Region 6 Commander Anuson Thongsai to inspect and seize the gold bar, weighing 1 kilogram and valued at approximately 4,452,731 baht, from a gold shop in Mueang district, Surat Thani province.

The seizure follows an operation launched on July 17 under the codename "Cut the Silver Line, Crush the Do Pa Phayom Network Phase 1," in which officers raided three locations in Phatthalung province and confiscated 4,563,520 baht in cash.

Investigators then tracked the network's financial movements and discovered on July 20 that members had converted the criminal proceeds into gold bars and deposited them at a shop in Surat Thani province. Authorities seized the gold as assets related to serious drug trafficking offenses.

Investigations identified the gold as belonging to Khomchak, alias "Do," who faces six arrest warrants and is currently believed to be hiding in a neighboring country. He is wanted in connection with multiple serious crimes across Phatthalung, Chumphon, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Trang provinces, including attempted murder of officials, solicitation of murder, and drug trafficking conspiracies.

Authorities have handed the seized gold to the Public Prosecutor's Office Region 8 for further investigation and asset forfeiture proceedings under drug laws. The gold shop owner cooperated fully with the investigation.

Over the four-day operation, authorities have confiscated a total of 9,016,251 baht in assets from the Do Pa Phayom network, comprising 4,563,520 baht in cash and 4,452,731 baht in gold bars.

Entertainment host Boy interviewed hairstylist Saem Ratchada about the water-throwing incident at the wedding of celebrities Nadech and Yaya. Saem Ratchada admitted the incident was real and explained that she had repeatedly warned Jenny not to approach her, saying their friendship ended 10 years ago and had never been properly resolved. According to Boy's account, someone attempted to bring the two together twice during the Saturday event, but Saem Ratchada had already warned them to stop. When Jenny approached despite the warnings, Saem Ratchada threw water out of frustration, saying she had been clear about not wanting to reconcile at this time.

Boy summarized three main issues: Saem Ratchada's deep resentment toward Jenny, a 10-year-old wound that had never been properly addressed or cleared, and the involvement of third parties who may have fueled the conflict. Boy noted that the core issue is Saem Ratchada's desire for genuine sincerity rather than a simple apology, given that over 10 years there were many opportunities to resolve matters properly through other means. Saem Ratchada stated directly that actress Nana from the Angel Gang was involved as a mediator years ago, before the financial disputes between them occurred.

On July 22, 2025, at Nong Nooch Garden in Chon Buri, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chaiyawongse gave an interview regarding his plan to file a defamation suit against Yingluck Achananon, director of iLaw, who accused nine Palang Pracharath members of involvement in a Senate impeachment case, including Anutin's name. Anutin stressed that under the law, any accusation must be backed by clear evidence and the case is still in the judicial process with no formal filing yet.

Anutin said that whoever Yingluck is, she cannot simply name people in a judicial ruling and cause them harm. He questioned the credibility of the witnesses cited in her report, noting that while everyone has the right to speak, they must take responsibility for what they say. When asked whether Yingluck had political motives, Anutin said he does not know her intentions but suggested she may be disappointed and fearful that Palang Pracharath is doing well.

Regarding a potential lawsuit scope, Anutin said the decision rests with Suphachai Jaisamutr, the party's legal representative, who was tasked by the party to pursue the case. He noted that such disputes have happened before, but this time there would be no settlement or mercy plea. Anutin emphasized that Yingluck, as an influencer with followers, must think before speaking. On the Senate impeachment case itself, Anutin said he has no involvement and therefore no concern, adding that the case predates his appointment as prime minister and he was in opposition for three to four months with no power to influence it.