Governor Traiphop Wongtraratana has ordered a strict environmental crackdown following reports of massive fish kills in Khlong Nong Nam Khao, near Nong Lalok Market in Ban Khao District, after discovering a private wood-processing factory secretly dumping wastewater into the canal. The governor directed the Rayong Center of Good Governance, Ban Khao District Office, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and local volunteers to investigate and trace the source of the contamination urgently.

During the field inspection, officials found dead fish and collected water quality samples from four locations. While the initial readings from the canal itself met standard criteria for aquatic life, testing of wastewater directly from WUTCorporation Limited—a wooden pallet manufacturer—revealed severely contaminated black water. The factory's discharge had a dangerously low dissolved oxygen level of 0.76 mg/l, an abnormally high pH of 8.75, a TDS of 1,943 mg/l, and conductivity of 2,970 us/cm, all of which likely caused the fish deaths and water degradation in the canal.

The governor implemented four corrective measures: the factory must immediately close all wastewater discharge pipes and pump out accumulated black water for treatment within three days; local authorities will issue a compliance notice and order; the Rayong Industrial Office will inspect the facility's drainage systems and operations for legal compliance on July 31; and local officials will warn residents not to consume or sell the dead fish.

Deputy Interior Minister Worasit Liangprasertsil stated on July 30, 2026, that data compilation for the local civil service exam fraud case is complete and the CCEELGO will hold its next meeting next week to finalize implementation procedures. He confirmed that all information is finalized and the figures are complete. When asked about the discrepancy between the NACC's figure of 5,960 implicated officials and the DLA's figure of 5,925, Worasit said his understanding is 5,925, and the higher NACC count likely includes cases outside the committee's scope, though he expressed confidence that all allegations can be proven with factual evidence. He explained that the revocation of civil servants' positions must follow proper procedure: approval by the CCEELGO, then the central civil service committee, then provincial committees, before local government organizations can take action. Worasit rejected concerns about delays or cover-ups, stating that every process has its own timeline and no steps can be skipped. He noted that while progress may not be immediately visible, investigations by the NACC and police continue daily. Regarding five DLA officials facing serious disciplinary action, he said the process is underway and warrants have already been issued. On whether they will be blacklisted by the civil service commission, he said the director-general must verify that all procedures comply with contractual terms and legal requirements regarding payment and fund recovery. When pressed whether next week's meeting will provide clarity on both certification and revocation of officials, Worasit said yes, and firmly denied any suggestion of a cover-up, stating that everything has been finalized—only formal announcement remains pending completion of procedural requirements.

BANGKOK: Concerns over childrens mental health is renewing debate whether excessive use of mobile devices is harming academic performance and learning capability, while boosting social isolation and criminal behaviour influenced by online personalities.

On July 30, 2025, Pichet Chunbarn, former deputy prime minister's office aide, announced via Facebook that he has donated all proceeds from the initial sales of his book "Lost Justice" to the Thammakit Foundation for the Blind in Thailand under Royal Patronage. He made the contribution on the occasion of Asalha Bucha, the major Buddhist holy day marking the simultaneous birth of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, as well as the beginning of Buddhist Lent. Through this donation, he hopes to contribute to improving the quality of life for children and youth with multiple disabilities. He invited others to share in the merit of this charitable act.

PHUKET: The body of a 33-year-old woman who disappeared after jumping from the Thao Thepkasattri Bridge has been found washed ashore in Mai Khao, bringing a two-day search to an end.

The body of a 33-year-old woman has been found after she went missing on July 28 following an apparent fall from Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge, with only a black Mercedes-Benz left abandoned on the structure. At 7:00 a.m. on July 30, 2025, rescue workers from Kusol Tham Phuket's Muang Mai unit, together with volunteer rescue team members, continued their search efforts and recovered the remains of Ms. Kanthapahorn (surname withheld), age 33, at Dan Yid Beach in Mai Khao subdistrict, Thalang district, Phuket.

After the body was discovered, officers coordinated with investigators and forensic specialists to examine the scene before transporting the remains for autopsy according to legal procedures. Family members will be contacted to arrange for religious funeral rites.

The case began when authorities received reports at 6:45 p.m. on July 28 from fishermen and residents that a young woman was believed missing after witnesses reported seeing someone fall from Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge near Ban Than Noen in Takua Thung district, Phang Nga. Following the report, police from Tha Chatchai Station in Phuket, along with officers from Khok Kloi Station in Phang Nga, village headman Phanuphan Jindapol of Tambon Mai Khao, rescue workers, and related agencies mobilized search efforts throughout the night both on the bridge and in the sea.

At the scene, a black Mercedes-Benz was found parked on the bridge with identification documents belonging to Ms. Kanthapahorn inside and a pair of flip-flops discovered near the incident location. Authorities contacted her family for information and launched a continuous search operation that ultimately led to the discovery of her remains.