Civil society is preparing a major rally at parliament on July 26 to expose Senate election fraud and give voice to witnesses, while offering support to Pao iLaw (Yingcheep Atchanont), director of the Internet for People Law Project (iLaw), and other courageous whistleblowers. Political leaders including Deputy Opposition Leader Pricha Wattanasing will attend the event titled "Stop the Senate Fraud Scheme: Expose the Truth, Open the Witnesses' Hearts," which will invite the public, alternate senators, and former 2567 Senate candidates to participate.

Online campaigns are also supporting Pao iLaw and all whistleblowers with the message "You will never walk alone," vowing to continue fighting until the Election Commission (EC) files charges in court. Police General Thawee Sodsong, a party-list MP and Palang Pracharath Party leader, emphasized that society must protect those brave enough to expose Senate election fraud, citing a 2569 Constitutional Court ruling that establishes five key principles: strict standards for ministerial conduct and oversight; integrity as paramount; serious ethical violations resulting in lifetime disqualification from office; the state's duty to protect whistleblowers; and the need for the EC and DSI to work transparently together without political interference.

Meanwhile, Abhisit Vejjajiva, a party-list MP and Democrat Party leader, criticized politicians for filing defamation suits against Pao iLaw following his disclosure of nine individuals allegedly involved in the Senate fraud case, noting that the EC cannot withstand public scrutiny by silencing whistleblowers.

Thailand's mixed squad delivered an impressive performance, routing Laos at home in the opening Group B match of the 2026 ASEAN Cup on July 25, 2026, at the Laos National Stadium. Under head coach Anthony Hudson, Thailand opened the scoring in just 11 minutes with a corner kick, as Saraç Öyüzen set up Thiersakchai Paipamai for the header. Thailand doubled the lead in the 27th minute when Saraç Öyüzen intercepted a ball in midfield and passed to Kanena Khamyok, who finished with his right foot.

Before the end of the first half, Laos was reduced to ten men after Petchdawan Somsanit was sent off with a red card for fouling Yossakorn Boobpah on a clear chance. Thailand went into halftime leading 2-0. In the second half, Thailand added three more goals with a man-advantage: Yossakorn Boobpah in the 49th minute, Saraç Öyüzen in the 52nd minute, and Kanena Khamyok again in the 59th minute for his second of the match. Thailand won 5-0 to secure three points and a perfect start in the ASEAN Cup.

Thailand's next match will be at home against Malaysia at Suphachalasai Stadium on August 1, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.

At the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, UNESCO officially inscribed Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat as a cultural World Heritage Site, making ...

The National Sports Development Fund has introduced allocation criteria based on athletic potential for the first time, ending the practice of distributing budgets based on historical baselines beginning in fiscal year 2027. This follows Thai Triathlon Association President Dr. Wijit Sittinavawin filing a petition with the Central Administrative Court requesting disclosure of sports budget allocation data from fiscal years 2024–2026.

The fund expressed gratitude to all sports associations for their feedback on budget allocation, payment delays, and operational procedures. It confirmed that all concerns raised have been continuously acknowledged and that reforms have already begun for fiscal year 2027 under the management committee's supervision, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Thongsri, with Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Punprachaiwong as vice chair. The committee approved these reforms at its ninth meeting on July 23, 2025.

The reform includes two key initiatives. First, the fund has revised budget allocation criteria to account for the different potential and needs of each sport. Previously, allocations were based on historical baselines, raising concerns about fairness given the varying missions, costs, and development potential of different sports. The new system establishes clear, transparent, and auditable allocation standards based on each sport's actual capability and requirements.

Second, the fund has established a tiered allocation framework for 10 sports associations in the first phase, drawn from 90 associations using the title "of Thailand." Budget allocations are grouped into four capability levels, with the highest-potential sports receiving up to 35 million baht per association, and tiers below determined by assessed potential. The new approach employs zero-based budgeting principles to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and equitable distribution across all funding sources, departing from discretionary decisions tied to previous allocations.

On July 25, a cremation ceremony was held for Jarukit (Ja), a 25-year-old former mechanical engineering student who was fatally shot by two gunmen on July 21 in a Pak Kret alley in Nonthaburi Province. Many of his classmates and senior students attended the funeral amid deep sorrow. Police from Pak Kret Station were present to maintain order throughout the ceremony. At 5 p.m., Vichai Bandasakdi, mayor of Pak Kret Municipality, and Korn Midee, Member of Parliament for Nonthaburi District 4, presided over the cremation.

Leelawardee, 65, the victim's grandmother, expressed her concern that the investigation may stall, as several days have passed without any solid leads on either of the two shooters. She appealed to police to intensify their efforts to bring the killers to justice, noting that today marks the final day of her grandson's funeral rites. The family remains without answers as to who perpetrated the brutal attack.

Popular actors Teetee Wanpichit and Por Suphakan have donated 100,000 baht to the Luuk Thoong orchestra from Prakon Chai Witthayakkom School, bringing both career success and charitable giving together. The pair appeared at the Baby Bright "Chemistry of Kiss" event at True Digital Park on July 25, explaining that they had seen the students volunteer at their work events and learned the band needed funding for activities. Once they began earning income, both wanted to give back to society and felt fulfilled helping others.

Regarding their upcoming "Duang Go Round Concert Presented by True5G," the actors confirmed it is 70 percent ready, guaranteeing that guest performers will be different across both concert days and promising surprises fans will not expect. The pair also discussed balancing multiple work opportunities, noting they try to accept as many projects as possible while preparing for the concert, learning choreography and lyrics despite the demanding schedule. Teetee revealed the guest list was carefully chosen and proved difficult to finalize, while Por expressed excitement about the concert being a dream for both of them, with less than 20 days remaining before the show.