BANGKOK: A preliminary inspection into the deadly inferno at Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall has uncovered multiple safety violations, as police investigate the blaze that killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
BANGKOK: A preliminary inspection into the deadly inferno at Rong Beer Na Ladprao beer hall has uncovered multiple safety violations, as police investigate the blaze that killed 28 people and injured 71 others.
Gold prices dropped 650 baht per baht-weight on July 14, with ornamental gold trading at 62,186 baht for buying, though traders expect a potential surge of 1,000–2,000 baht when markets reopen.
The Thai Gold Traders Association announced that gold prices continue to fall on July 14, 2025. Ornamental gold (96.5% purity) is trading at 62,186.32 baht per baht-weight for buying and 64,450 baht per baht-weight for selling, down 650 baht from the previous day's closing price. Gold bars are being bought at 63,450 baht per baht-weight and sold at 63,650 baht per baht-weight. International spot gold prices are currently at $4,010 per ounce. Gold traders speculate that prices may surge 1,000–2,000 baht per baht-weight when the market opens the following day, potentially breaking through the 80,000-baht threshold.
Police arrested three suspects linked to fraud in a local recruitment exam in Nong Khai, as authorities prepare to review evidence that may lead to revoking appointments made through the compromised test.
NONG KHAI: Police have arrested three suspects wanted in connection with alleged fraud in a local recruitment examination, while a key government committee is set to review evidence tomorrow (July 15) that could pave the way for the revocation of appointments made through the disputed examination.
Thailand is sending 22 young underwater hockey players to the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship in Indonesia this August, with support from international coaching staff aiming for medal contention while prioritizing athlete development.
The Thai Diving Sports Association is advancing youth athletes to the international stage by sending underwater hockey teams in the U15 and U19 age categories to compete in the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Underwater Hockey from August 5–8, 2026, in Cisarua, Bogor, Indonesia, under the World Underwater Federation (CMAS).
The association has announced 22 athletes selected for the competition across both age groups. The U15 squad includes Chern Sarasuphap Kapaich, Kannathat Thanchokkittidorn, Kitruda Chinsawangwattanakul, Krus Sarasuphap Kapaich, Natphatch Bunyapendech, Thanaphut Thongsawasdi, Theetuch Namsomm, Barmethats Ngersom, Ratchcharita Chaitwitidanant, and Wawin Kaewpuang. The U19 roster features Kantathat Noranatratakun, Thirawee Wongwanjarearn, Bura Burkaorramkavit, Panadda Saengkaew, Pongsaran Totoolarjai, Phalakrit Wichianpongsan, Paskron Wichianpongsan, Pharamyu Chaladjit, Rachet Chakkrueao, Siriboon Klongganphaanich, Sorawit Makksindu, and Supatchcha Rattanasirivilailoet.
Beyond the athletes, the association is investing in personnel development by sending three referees—Jettanat Luengamorsak, Nichaphat Makksindu, and Nithichote Ruengphaanich—for Referee Level 2 training to elevate Thailand's underwater hockey officiating standards. The coaching staff, led by Singaporean head coach Vincent Low and English coach Martin Keith, along with team manager Silsupha Wansutti and assistants Khokhuang Wanighorn and Baworn Nualapaan, has been preparing the teams through months of continuous training focusing on technique, fitness, and team cohesion. Coach Low stated that all athletes have shown satisfactory progress and are ready for competition, with the goal of reaching the podium while avoiding pressure on the young competitors. This championship represents not only a pursuit of victory but also an opportunity for learning, growth, and valuable international experience for Thailand's youth athletes.
Health Minister Pattana Prompattana visited injured patients from a Ladprao Road beer bar fire at Rajavithi Hospital, reporting three critical cases in ICU and one potential additional death, bringing the toll to 29.
Public Health Minister Pattana Prompattana announced the latest developments regarding those injured in the fire at a beer bar on Ladprao Road, emphasizing that the Health Ministry is providing comprehensive care to all victims and attempting to prevent additional deaths. Visiting patients at Rajavithi Hospital on the evening of July 13, the minister found three critical-condition patients in the ICU (all classified as red-code cases) and one yellow-code patient. Medical teams are providing full-capacity care, with other injured patients treated across multiple hospitals. Patients are entitled to emergency care under the Universal Coverage Emergency Policy (UCEP) for the first 72 hours. After that period, the Health Ministry is working with the Department of Medical Services and Bangkok authorities to assess whether public hospital beds and specialists are adequate to handle patient transfers from private hospitals.
Additionally, teams from the Department of Mental Health will provide psychological support to patients and survivors classified as yellow and green codes, while the Department of Health will monitor the area for individuals exposed to smoke who may have chest or respiratory symptoms. The minister emphasized that comprehensive care teams are in place across all departments.
When asked about severe cases, Pattana noted that burn injuries remain a concern. He also revealed that one additional death has been reported, pending confirmation, which would bring the total death toll to 29. He stressed that burn victims and those with respiratory complications require close monitoring for infection prevention on both the skin and respiratory tract, demanding expert medical oversight.
The minister highlighted that the first seven days carry significant risk, though medical teams are working to prevent further fatalities. Regarding the bar owner, he remains classified as a red-code case requiring additional evaluation today. Burn injuries typically require long-term treatment, as do respiratory complications.
Thailand's National Telecommunications Commission and Security Pitch are launching a 5G smart pole network in Pattaya to transform the beach city into a smart destination with digital signage, IoT systems, and public safety infrastructure f
Thailand's National Telecommunications Commission (NT) and Security Pitch have signed a new partnership agreement building on their earlier technology collaboration to launch the Pattaya Smart Pole Network by OneForce, a digital media and intelligent infrastructure system on 5G Smart Pole infrastructure in Pattaya. The project aims to use 5G technology, IoT systems, digital signage, and public safety systems to transform Pattaya into a world-class smart city, driving economic value in the area and helping brands efficiently reach Thai and foreign tourists and local residents with measurable results using Security Pitch's technology.
The agreement was signed on July 9, 2025, at NT's Sri Racha Customer Service Office in Chachoengsao Province, with participants including Piya Ratchaworakun, Assistant Managing Director of NT's Eastern Sales and Customer Operations Group, and Pakorn Thongjeen, Co-Founder and CEO of Security Pitch. The partnership covers use of Smart Pole 5G infrastructure and related equipment to provide public relations media, digital signage, smart city systems, IoT, and public safety services, as well as AI license plate recognition (LPR) analytics platforms and emergency broadcast capabilities to support Pattaya's sustainable smart city development.
This agreement represents significant progress following NT and Security Pitch's earlier partnership, signed on July 15, 2024, to develop integrated security technology and strengthen national digital trust. Pattaya, a major economic and tourism hub, serves as the pilot area for this collaboration through development of the Pattaya Smart Pole network, which functions both as central city digital media and as Smart City service infrastructure. This project marks the first tangible implementation of the NT-Security Pitch cooperation in a tourism destination.
Pakorn Thongjeen, Co-Founder and CEO of Security Pitch, stated: "This project would not have been possible without NT's cooperation, as it is one of the country's flagship initiatives. Pattaya is a world-class tourism city attracting over 18 million visitors annually, making its elevation to smart city status a significant step forward."
The sister of the Ladprao beer bar owner is meeting with police today as investigators continue questioning witnesses in the July 2025 fire that killed 29 people in Bangkok's Chatuchak District.
The sister of the owner of the Ladprao beer bar is preparing to meet with police investigators today. Authorities have already questioned 17 witnesses following the fire that occurred on July 14, 2025, at the establishment near Ladprao 1 Soi in Chatuchak District, Bangkok. The disaster killed 29 people and injured numerous others. Chatuchak municipal authorities have ordered the building closed for 30 days for safety reasons.
According to recent reports, the owner's sister is preparing to visit investigators at Phahol Yothin Police Station today to provide information about the incident, accompanied by her personal lawyer.
Regarding the investigation's progress, Phahol Yothin Police have questioned 17 witnesses so far, including staff and servers from the venue. Investigators continue to summon related parties for further questioning.
Today at 09:00, relevant police will hold a meeting to discuss investigation approaches and legal proceedings. Further updates will be reported as the investigation continues.
The owner of the bar remains hospitalized in the ICU following severe injuries sustained in the fire.
Got Ittipat has withdrawn from the BL series "Mr. Passenger," with producer Offshun Kittipat Champa saying the decision was mutual and made after discussing viewer feedback about the pilot episode.
Offshun Kittipat Champa, head of production company Domundi, spoke with reporters at a series blessing ceremony for "Mon Rak Hak Eली" at PHENIX Bangkok about actor Got Ittipat's withdrawal from the BL series "Mr. Passenger." Offshun admitted initial surprise but confirmed the decision was made cooperatively through discussion between both sides and their respective teams, emphasizing they understand each other's positions and respect fan feedback.
When asked if direct communication occurred between Offshun and Got, he explained that while not direct, both production and casting teams coordinated the conversation, reaching mutual agreement based on shared understanding. Offshun noted that as a pilot episode, much remains to be developed and refined, so while disappointed, they recognize the opportunity came at a stage before full filming. He stressed that strong feedback from viewers is common and should inform improvements rather than cause panic.
Regarding the casting search and timeline, Offshun indicated the full production schedule remains flexible, with the main adjustment being additional vetting of future cast members. He emphasized this is not about wrongdoing but rather understanding audience expectations. The production will continue gathering fan feedback to strengthen the final version, keeping elements that work well while implementing viewer suggestions for the actual production next year.
A municipal director in Phetchabun Province was arrested for allegedly helping local government officials cheat on civil service exams, joining two other suspects including a university academic advisor already in custody.
Police from the Anti-Corruption Division arrested Sor Pichit, director of strategy and budget at Wichian Buri Municipality in Phetchabun Province, on the evening of July 13, 2569, as an additional suspect in a civil service entrance exam fraud case involving local government officials. The Department of Local Administration had filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Division to pursue charges against those responsible. Sor Pichit was intercepted while traveling to the Anti-Corruption Division to surrender voluntarily, hoping for a favorable legal outcome, but police did not allow him to turn himself in first. Instead, he is being detained for investigation and prosecution alongside Dr. Win (Aswin), an academic advisor at a university, and Sattaporn, Win's sister, who was previously captured by Laotian authorities.
The death toll from a Ladprao beer hall fire has reached 29, with 26 victims identified and three still undergoing forensic confirmation as families await release of bodies for funeral services.
As of July 14, 2025, officials reported on developments in the tragic fire at a beer hall in the Ladprao area, which has caused severe losses with numerous injuries and deaths, as well as missing persons whose families continue to search for them. Among the 26 identified victims out of 29 total deaths are Nutthai Satcharalerd, Aphinan Pengsri, Pisanu Tangsopha, Nipaporn Chaemchaeng, Top Sorobol, Phonepaseut Poungppany (Laotian national), and others. The identities of the remaining three victims are still being confirmed. Forensic officials are conducting autopsies before bodies are released to families for funeral rites in their hometowns.
A strengthening southwest monsoon will bring heavy rainfall to 37 Thai provinces today, with the Northeast and Eastern regions facing the most severe conditions and potential flooding risks over the next 24 hours.
Thirty-seven Thai provinces are bracing for heavy rainfall today, with the North, Northeast, and East bearing the brunt of the storms. Bangkok and its vicinity face 60 percent thunderstorm coverage, with low temperatures of 25–27°C and highs of 32–35°C. The Meteorological Department warns of dangerous conditions from heavy to very heavy rain over the next 24 hours, particularly in the Eastern region where some areas may see extreme downpours. The strengthening southwest monsoon is affecting the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, with waves reaching 2–3 meters in some areas. Northern provinces including Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun will see 60 percent thunderstorm coverage and heavy rain in spots, with temperatures between 22–27°C and 31–34°C. The Northeast faces 70 percent thunderstorm coverage across Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces, with lows of 23–26°C and highs of 29–35°C. Central Thailand expects 60 percent thunderstorm coverage, mainly in Suphan Buri, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. The Eastern region will see heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok and Prachuap Khiri Khan, with very heavy rain possible in Chanthaburi and Trat, and waves up to 2 meters. Southern Thailand's east coast faces 40 percent thunderstorm coverage with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani, while the west coast experiences 60 percent coverage with heavy rain in Ranong and Phang Nga, and waves of 2–3 meters off Phuket increasing beyond 3 meters during thunderstorms.