On July 4, 2025, Supachai Iamsumut, a Pheu Thai party list MP, posted on Facebook to clarify that medical cannabis is a fact Thai society should understand and that the party's position remains unchanged. Cannabis has become a heavily debated topic across politics, society, and media, with widespread misunderstanding that Pheu Thai promotes recreational cannabis and caused current problems.

Pheu Thai believes the time has come to present facts clearly. The party's stance has never changed: it supports cannabis for medical and health purposes, not recreation, and cannabis use must operate within clear laws with regulatory systems prioritizing public safety.

Promoting medical cannabis aims to give patients treatment options, support medical research and innovation, and create economic opportunities for farmers and businesses operating legally. However, removing cannabis from the narcotics list alone does not mean unrestricted use should occur. Conversely, Pheu Thai has consistently held that Thailand needs specific legislation tightly regulating cannabis cultivation, production, distribution, advertising, prescription, and use to prevent misuse.

The party's proposed law failed parliament in 2022 due to political reasons. Over two years, cannabis problems emerged from illegal shops, rampant recreational use, and state negligence. Without specific legislation, regulatory gaps exist—a lesson all sides should address together rather than use for political blame.

Pheu Thai believes the correct solution is not denying patients access or medical cannabis benefits, but urgently building efficient regulatory systems, closing legal gaps, and enforcing laws seriously. The party supports clear measures: limiting use to medical purposes, controlling prescriptions by healthcare professionals, prohibiting sales to children and youth, banning misleading advertising, and setting appropriate penalties for violations.

Good public policy must rest on academic evidence, not emotion or fear. Policy decisions should consider medical data, societal concerns, and lessons from past enforcement.

Thailand can become a regional medical cannabis hub with transparent, strong regulatory systems earning public trust in research, drug production, product development, and agricultural value creation. Pheu Thai reaffirms it does not support recreational cannabis but will defend patients' treatment access rights, support medical cannabis use, and push strict legislation protecting society. This position remains constant because our goal is patients' welfare.

At 4:10 p.m. on July 4, 2569, Hat Yai police received a report of a fire at an auto body repair shop on Soi 17, Ratanautit Road, in Hat Yai municipality. Authorities immediately coordinated with the municipal disaster relief team and the Mitraphap Samakkhi Foundation rescue unit to respond to the incident.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the repair shop engulfed in intense flames with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Three fire trucks were mobilized to spray water and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring areas. It took approximately 20 minutes to bring the blaze under control.

Initial investigation revealed the fire started in the paint-drying room at the rear of the shop while one vehicle was being painted. Smoke suddenly appeared, and the fire rapidly spread to storage areas containing auto parts and spray paint, which are flammable materials. This caused the fire to spread quickly. Total damage is estimated at no less than one million baht.

As for the actual cause of the fire, Hat Yai police are coordinating with forensic investigators to conduct a detailed examination of the scene to determine the exact cause.

The election for the Social Security Board may not attract the same attention as national politics, but it directly affects the quality of life for over 11 million insured workers and more than 400,000 employers. Those elected will shape the direction of the social security fund, which is built from contributions by employees, employers, and the government.

The board's role extends beyond simply receiving reports from the Social Security Office. It shares responsibility for setting policy, establishing fund management guidelines, determining medical benefits, unemployment compensation, and retirement pensions, as well as overseeing fund investments to ensure stability, transparency, and maximum benefit to all insured parties.

The Social Security Board determines how monthly contributions from all parties are managed and whether the benefits workers receive will meet their future needs. This election is therefore not distant from anyone's life.

The concern is striking: with registration closing July 15, only about 600,000 of 11 million eligible workers have registered, and just 4,000 of over 400,000 eligible employers have done so. If large numbers of eligible participants neglect registration and don't vote, the opportunity to select representatives with knowledge, ability, and understanding of workers' problems diminishes. The voices of the majority stakeholders won't be truly reflected, ultimately affecting fund management and long-term benefit development.

Worker and employer participation represents joint determination of the future welfare system that all own together, since the social security fund is essential protection for working people from employment age through retirement.

With less than 10 days before registration closes on July 15, all eligible voters—both workers and employers—should not let this important opportunity pass. Register now and vote to help shape your own welfare future. Choose knowledgeable, honest people with vision to set policy, establish sound management practices, and ensure transparent, efficient fund operations that truly serve workers' interests.

Every vote is the power that will determine the quality of life security for working people in the future.

The Tub Larn forest conservation movement has split into two opposing approaches. One extreme conservation camp prioritizes forest and wildlife protection above all, rejecting any human presence or involvement. The other approach maintains that forests must be protected while also respecting the rights of communities that existed there before the park was established, especially when those settlements have clearly developed into towns and deserve recognition of their rights.

The first group represents radical green conservationists, including middle-class nature enthusiasts who enjoy peaceful forest tourism but never acknowledge the lives of villagers on forest margins. The Seub Nakhasathien Foundation belongs to this camp, known for prioritizing forest and wildlife protection and supporting strict government forest enforcement while disregarding forest-edge communities.

Recently, the foundation posted a photo showing it received firearms from a former October student activist to equip government officials for forest protection—a moment perfectly timed with the conservation methodology debate. This image clarifies the philosophy: supporting forest conservation through official authority, state power, and armed force.

Although the firearms were given to officials in the Thung Yai Naresuan zone, the gun image arriving during the Tub Larn debate emphasizes how one camp views forests and wildlife as needing separation from human life. They believe forests and wildlife survive through strong government power and sacred protected-area laws.

This approach recalls how authorities handled the Karen communities of Bang Kloi in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, Phetchaburi, forcibly displacing them from the forest, destroying settlements and burning homes, regardless of their ancient ancestry. When community leaders like Billy fought to defend their rights through legal channels, they disappeared without a trace.

This thinking-foundation suggests applying strict National Parks Department authority to protect Tub Larn's forest boundaries without reducing protected zones or restoring community rights. Villagers faced this logic: however long you lived here before the park existed, once it became a national park, state authority must drive you out completely to live elsewhere.

When the Parks Department chose to adjust boundaries and restore rights to pre-existing communities, this camp rejected it completely. They launched campaigns claiming the forest will disappear, be destroyed, wildlife will have no home. But whether original residents will have homes? That doesn't matter to them.

The difference between providing firearms to strengthen government authority and finding solutions that honor human rights, allowing people and forests to coexist—these conservationists could not be more different.

The "Pom Yoon Pui Chatree Meet & Greet #2" event held on June 27 at Mr. Fox Livehouse received overwhelming response from fans nationwide, with tickets selling out in record time. Core band members Pom Kittawut Sataantriap, Yoon Prayoon Methitharmnart, and Pui Anusorn Kamkasem reunited with returning member Daeng Narathip Kanchanavatana to take fans on a nostalgic journey through legendary songs and behind-the-scenes stories spanning over four decades. The atmosphere was filled with smiles, warmth, and the enduring bond between the band and their devoted audience. The evening's highlight came with the announcement of "Chatree In Concert: Maya World," a full-scale concert scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2025, marking the band's significant return with timeless hits that will transport fans back to cherished memories. For fans who still sing along to classics like "Jaak Pai London," "Fan Chun," and "Athithan Rak," this is a must-see concert. Fashion Island members enjoy an exclusive 15% ticket discount through the Snack Box Showbiz page from today through July 18, 2025, or until the promotion limit is reached.

On July 4, prominent 24-year-old American influencer Nara Smith shocked her followers by revealing through Instagram that her 2-year-old daughter Vimsy Lou has been diagnosed with cancer. The family first noticed physical abnormalities on their daughter's body and rushed her to the emergency room, but initial doctors could not identify the cause. A pediatrician recommended further evaluation at a specialized children's hospital.

Smith described the moment when the pediatrician fell silent after examining her daughter, saying she felt her maternal instinct warning her that something serious was wrong. After undergoing X-rays, ultrasounds, and a biopsy, doctors confirmed the cancer diagnosis and revealed the disease had already metastasized, necessitating urgent chemotherapy. Smith did not disclose the specific type of cancer or current details about her daughter's condition.

Smith, who is married with four children total, acknowledged the immense challenge of caring for her sick daughter while raising her other children, managing postpartum recovery, and maintaining her work. She has reduced her social media content posting in recent months due to these demands.

Connecting with other parents facing similar situations has helped Smith feel less alone and provided emotional strength. Despite the daily difficulties, she continues to do her best as a mother. Smith shared her story to encourage other families and urge people to get health screenings if they notice any abnormalities, emphasizing that early cancer detection can improve treatment outcomes.