On July 30, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister, speaking as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, addressed a request by Supachai Jai Samut, a party-list MP and the party's legal counsel, asking the Election Commission (EC) to investigate whether donations to a group of independent candidates constitute illegal vote-buying. Anutin expressed support for this approach, noting that Supachai is performing his duty as the party's legal representative.

When asked if the government would green-light legal action if violations were found, the Prime Minister replied that it is Supachai's responsibility to ensure correctness and protect the party and its members from any legal fallout. Anutin emphasized that the government operates with full transparency and has disclosed all relevant information, noting that media outlets have even suggested he speaks too much.

Regarding whether the core issue hinges on financial links and whether nine Bhumjaithai politicians and ministers could avoid liability if no connection to them can be established, Anutin declined to comment further. He stated that the case is already in legal proceedings, and since he himself is reportedly involved, he cannot discuss details without potentially compromising the case. He reiterated that the government respects the law and is simply allowing the judicial process to proceed without bias or slander.

At 7:10 a.m. on July 30, 2569, Deputy Interior Minister Vorasit Liangprasoet gave an interview at Government House regarding allegations in the Senate selection case. The allegations claimed that if his father, Somkiat Liangprasoet (Sokierat), successfully secured a Senate seat through a particular formula, his son would receive a government position. Vorasit responded rhetorically by asking, "Is it really that easy?" He said his father would file a complaint because such allegations were unjust to both of them.

When asked whether this constituted political discrediting, Vorasit said he did not know the reason but that it appeared to be a deliberate issue created to distract attention, or perhaps something else entirely. Regarding opposition claims that only 5 percent of evidence has been disclosed and questioning whether the remaining 95 percent exists or is merely speculation, Vorasit suggested they ask the opposition directly. He added that this matter had been ongoing for over a year and all processes were already complete. If real evidence existed, he said, it should be submitted to authorities who are already investigating, not to him or the media.

When asked if the Senate case constitutes political rhetoric, Vorasit said such tactics have been ongoing. He confirmed he had discussed the matter with his father but said there was nothing unusual about their conversation. Regarding opposition demands for more information, Vorasit stated that there was nothing to disclose since the alleged situation never occurred in the first place.

At 8:10 a.m. on July 30, 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed reporters at Government House regarding Kla Kaew Party leader General Thammanas Prombpao's trip to Monaco, which coincided with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's presence there. When asked whether this signaled a red-green political alliance, Anutin replied with a quip: "Red and green mixed together just makes blue." The remarks came after Thammanas himself clarified his Monaco trip, denying it was a secret meeting and stating it was unrelated to any manifesto with Thaksin.

LINE BK, jointly owned by Kasikornbank and Line Corporation, says economic uncertainty and rising living costs are driving Thai consumers to use credit as a liquidity management tool rather than merely a funding source. The platform reported 8.8 million users in the first half of 2025, up 12% year-on-year, with 930,000 credit customers growing 15% and outstanding loans exceeding 29,000 million baht.

Thana Potikamjorn, Chief Executive Officer of Kasikorn Line Company Limited, stated that today's consumers seek convenient, easy-to-use financial services that help manage cash flow during periods of income volatility or unexpected expenses, rather than maximum loan amounts. LINE BK emphasizes responsible lending principles, promoting appropriate credit use and sustainable debt management to help Thai consumers weather economic uncertainty.

To expand access to formal credit, LINE BK launched a new brand campaign under the concept "Quick Cash, Better With LINE BK," emphasizing convenience and ease of application. The company is also developing a new credit assessment model called KLINE Score, which combines advanced technology and alternative data analytics to improve credit evaluation accuracy and help individuals with good repayment capacity but limited traditional credit history access formal credit more easily.

PHUKET: A woman driving a black Mercedes-Benz was prevented from jumping from the Thao Thepkasattri Bridge yesterday evening Wednesday (July 29), while rescue teams were still searching for another woman who had jumped from the same bridge less than 48 hours earlier.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Seehasak Phuangetkekao held a press conference at Government House on July 30 regarding the death of Borvorthat Pangsuk, known as Hulun Solo, a famous travel YouTuber. Seehasak expressed sympathy for the deceased's family, calling the incident unexpected given that Hulun had traveled to numerous countries. The Foreign Ministry and the Thai Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, which oversees the Georgia region, have dispatched officials to Tbilisi to investigate the cause of death.

Seehasak emphasized that the investigation must await official conclusions from Georgian authorities and reports from Thai embassy officials. Regarding the repatriation of the body, he stated that once the investigation is complete, procedures will be conducted based on the family's wishes and their input will be heard.

When asked about the delayed discovery—Hulun had been out of contact for over two weeks—Seehasak explained that Hulun was in Georgia filming content, and once contact was lost, both Georgian authorities and the embassy quickly took action and found the body in a hotel.

Seehasak declined to speculate on whether the death was caused by foul play or self-harm, stating that conclusions must await the official investigation results. He also noted that while Georgian media reported a possible suicide, no definitive conclusions can be drawn. Regarding travel safety alerts, Seehasak stated that the Foreign Ministry regularly issues warnings about unsafe areas and encouraged travelers to contact the ministry for current situation updates before traveling to potentially concerning regions.