On July 9, 2025, Region 1 Police Commander Pol. Lt. Gen. Wattana Yicheen, together with Deputy Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichit Boonchinawitthakul, authorized a search operation led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Warchart Seankhum of Region 1's Special Operations Unit. Officers executed search warrant 349/2569 issued by Thanyaburi Provincial Court on July 8, 2025, at a three-story commercial building in Tambon Khlong Nueng, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Pathum Thani Province. The operation was conducted after provincial electricity authorities reported abnormal power consumption at the abandoned building.

Officers discovered ten bitcoin mining machines installed on the third floor, concealed with soundproofing wall panels and carefully hidden wiring. The mining equipment's cooling fan noise was masked to resemble continuous air ventilation sounds. Preliminary investigation by electricity officials revealed that the electrical circuit had been illegally modified to bypass the meter, allowing unmetered power consumption for continuous digital mining operations. The state suffered damages valued at several million baht.

Confiscated evidence includes ten bitcoin mining machines, network equipment, internet signal receivers, electrical main switches, three-phase meters, breakers, and wiring. All materials were transferred to Khlong Luang Police Station for legal proceedings and further investigation to apprehend those responsible.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Wattana revealed that meter tampering or illegal direct power connections for digital mining constitutes night-time theft, punishable by up to five years imprisonment plus substantial civil damages owed to the electricity authority. He also warned that unauthorized electrical system modifications and excessive current usage in abandoned buildings pose serious risks of electrocution, short circuits, and fires that could endanger nearby residents and their property.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phakpong Saiubol, spokesman for Region 1 Police, urged anyone with information about such violations to report tips to the emergency hotline 191 at any police station, available 24/7.

On July 9, Jo Long and his attorney Tam Weekaen visited Chana Songkhram Police Station to follow up on a defamation case filed against a Facebook user who posted abusive comments and made disparaging remarks toward police and military officers, calling them "rotten." The complaint was filed in February. Recently, the defendant met with investigators and formally apologized to Jo Long, his attorney, and the police, military, and government agencies mentioned in the posts. Both sides then entered mediation and resolved the dispute.

After the settlement, Jo Long revealed that the case took five months to resolve, from February to July, and is now completely closed. He emphasized that he pursued the case because he is a patriotic individual who works in public relations with the Thai Army, and he believes disrespecting military commanders and government officials is a sensitive matter for Thai nationals who love their country.

Jo Long stated that this legal action was not merely for personal reasons, but to serve as a lesson for those with inappropriate views toward the nation, and for those who disrespect soldiers and police. He noted that the defendant has now apologized to the Army, commanders, and relevant agencies as intended. He also addressed his song "One More Round," which he composed and performed for the Thai Army to boost morale, clarifying that performers typically speak before singing to explain the meaning of songs and convey messages of patriotism and support.

Jo Long also sent a message to fellow artists, urging them not to belittle each other since they all work in the same profession and should offer mutual support rather than criticism. He confirmed that throughout his life he has never sued anyone, despite frequent keyboard attacks, but made this case an example to show society that those who overstep boundaries or disrespect others and state institutions must be held accountable.

He revealed plans to compete in boxing this year to raise funds for injured soldiers as a way of giving back. Jo Long expressed gratitude to attorney Tam Weekaen for his guidance and support throughout the legal process, and stated his hope that this case will serve as an example showing that Thai people should love and unite with one another, without disrespecting fellow citizens or government officials serving the nation.

The Thai Volleyball Association and Chiang Mai Provincial Administration are hosting the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup women's volleyball tournament with four nations competing from August 7-9 at Chiang Mai's 700-Year Stadium. The competition aims to develop women's volleyball in Southeast Asia, with live broadcasts on Channel One31. The participating countries are Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.

The tournament schedule includes: August 7 at 1:00 PM—Indonesia vs. Vietnam, followed by Philippines vs. Thailand at 4:30 PM; August 8 at 1:00 PM—Vietnam vs. Philippines, and Thailand vs. Indonesia at 4:30 PM; August 9 at 1:00 PM—Philippines vs. Indonesia, and Vietnam vs. Thailand at 4:30 PM.

Paskorn Rangsiwatanaskul, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, stated that his ministry prioritizes sports development at all levels, as sports contributes to human development, economic growth, and enhancing Thailand's international image. The ministry is committed to supporting athlete and coaching development, raising competition standards, and establishing Thailand as a regional hub for international sporting events.

Somporn Chaibangyang, President of the Thai Volleyball Association, emphasized that the association has worked to advance volleyball comprehensively—developing players, coaches, referees, and growing the fan base. Hosting the SEA V Cup provides an opportunity for regional athletes to showcase their abilities, exchange experiences, and raise competitive standards. He expressed confidence that Thailand's women's team has sufficient talent to win the championship, though noting that the men's team faces challenges with injuries.

Writer Lab CEO Yodh Sukwivatana has unveiled the Lady Bee film project, a classical adaptation of the famous literary work Jundara that offers a fresh perspective by centering on a female character. Rather than following the protagonist Jan as in the original, this version tells the story through the eyes of Khun Boonluang, or Lady Bee, allowing audiences to understand this character with greater depth while respecting the core elements of the source material.

The production assembled an all-female creative team—including director, cinematographer, production designer, costume designer, and set coordinators—to authentically convey the female perspective throughout the filmmaking process. Actress Ingfah was recommended for the lead role by international talent agencies who recognized her potential and star quality from previous work, as well as her appeal to foreign markets. The team had previously brought Ingfah to the Cannes Film Festival to meet potential international buyers.

The script development involved extensive research and collaboration across departments, with input from marketing and distribution teams from the outset. The screenplay was tested with diverse audience groups—longtime fans of the original, new generations unfamiliar with the story, and various demographics including international investors—to gather genuine feedback and refine the material. An international script consultant was also engaged to improve the script's universal appeal for global markets.

Yodh emphasized that while Lady Bee is a commercial film designed primarily for Thai audiences, it targets international markets strategically. Writer Lab is pursuing investment from outside the film industry, advising investors to diversify capital across three to four films rather than investing entirely in one project, and is bringing in international co-investors. Thai films currently benefit from government tax incentive programs, and Thai content is gaining recognition among foreign studios for both creative talent and professional budget management.

The primary target markets are across Asia—particularly China, Indonesia, and Vietnam—which show strong cinema growth and box office performance. Western markets, including the United States and Europe, are being approached through international film festivals and the marketplace, given current international demand for feminist-themed cinema.

The Surat Thani Provincial Fisheries Office deployed air boats on July 9, 2026 to patrol Ban Poht Bay in Don Sak District and prevent illegal fishing and unauthorized cockle harvesting. Deputy Director Nathapol Sinpulpon led provincial fisheries officers in patrolling the area during the natural cockle spawning season to detect and stop violations involving prohibited fishing equipment. The abundance of wild cockles during this period attracts substantial illegal harvesting activity.

Nathapol noted that the current season brings an influx of cockles, drawing numerous local fishermen who collect and sell cockles to traders for aquaculture. Local fishermen typically earn 2,000-3,000 baht daily from cockle sales, encouraging both residents and outsiders to harvest from natural cockle beds as an income source.

In response, the Surat Thani Fisheries Office deployed air boat patrol units to monitor Ban Poht Bay. The office has coordinated with the Don Sak District Officer, district fisheries officials, community leaders, and related agencies to conduct ongoing surveillance and prevent further illegal fishing and unauthorized cockle dredging in the natural cockle grounds.

Thailand's women's volleyball team was unable to overcome host Japan in the Women's Nations League 2026 Week 3 competition in Osaka, Japan (July 8-12, 2026). Thailand competes alongside the United States, Japan as hosts, Brazil, and Turkey.

On July 9, 2026, in their second match at Asus Arena Osaka, world-ranked 22nd Thailand faced 5th-ranked hosts Japan. Thailand has played 9 matches with 2 wins and 7 losses for 9 points, while Japan has competed in 9 matches with 6 wins and 3 losses for 16 points, holding 7th place in the standings.

Coach Kitti Ratchagrienglai, head coach of Thailand's women's volleyball team, made one personnel change from the first match, bringing back setter Porpan Koetprajai who had recently recovered from illness. The team featured Tudtao Nookjaeng, Satipha Jantvisuth, Pimpichaya Kokkram, Ajcharaporn Khongyot, and Kaewkalya Kumultala, with Piyanus Phaenoi as libero.

Thailand attempted to play fast offensive volleyball with strong net plays, but Japan's solid preparation and tight defense proved superior. Strong offensive plays from Japan's veteran spiker Yukiko Wada eventually secured the victory. Despite Coach Kitti's attempts to adjust tactics, Thailand lost 1-3 sets with scores of 15-25, 21-25, 25-22, and 22-25. Japan earned their 7th win, bringing their total to 19 points, while Thailand remains at 9 points.

Thailand's next match is against Brazil on July 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM Thailand time.