On Monday, July 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., Professor Surakiat Satheirthai, Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board and Executive Director of the Volunteer Foundation for Mutual Support (Phaa) in Hardship under the Thai Red Cross Society, presided over a Buddhist chanting ceremony honoring Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawali, Khun Luang Suddhanarinart, on her birthday. The ceremony took place at the Somkitiyapha Conference Room at the foundation's headquarters in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok, with board members, executives, network partners, and staff in attendance.

Ten Buddhist monks conducted the merit-making ceremony, led by Somdet Phra Mahavirwongse (Suchin Akkachino), assisted by senior monks from Wat Rajbopidit and other major temples in Bangkok. The monks offered alms and distributed robes and daily necessities as merit dedicated to Princess Somsawali.

The Volunteer Foundation for Mutual Support (Phaa) in Hardship is a non-profit charitable organization established at the initiative of Princess Somsawali, who serves as Honorary Chairperson for life. Her Royal Highness Princess Pacharkitiyapha serves as Chair of the Board. The foundation aims to mobilize support from government, private sector, and communities to assist those affected by floods and major disasters. When disasters strike, Princess Somsawali has authorized the foundation to establish "Royal Kitchens" that prepare hot meals and distribute "Royal Relief Bags" to survivors. Whenever possible, the Princess personally visits disaster areas to distribute aid and offer encouragement, demonstrating unwavering compassion regardless of difficult conditions. Even when unable to visit in person, she ensures foundation staff provide swift relief to affected communities. The contents of the relief bags contain only essential daily necessities, carefully selected based on the Princess's concern for disaster survivors, as reflected in her directive that the bags "must never lack what is necessary."

The Department of Internal Trade is preparing to open sales points for Thai Helping Thai eggs nationwide from August 13–31, 2025, targeting distribution of 3.42 million eggs at prices roughly 10% below market rates to provide more options and help reduce the cost of living for consumers. The department confirmed that eggs remain adequately supplied despite current production declining from normal levels.

Witthayakorn Maniinit, director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, revealed that the egg farmers' cooperative raised farmgate prices from 3.80 baht to 4.00 baht per egg—an increase of 20 satang per egg—effective August 7, 2025. In response, the Department of Internal Trade has coordinated with provincial commerce offices nationwide to set up Thai Helping Thai egg sales points in their areas from August 13–31, 2025.

In the provinces, commerce offices will distribute the discounted eggs through 76 designated sales points covering all provinces, while Bangkok will sell through community flag markets. Eggs will be sold at prices roughly 10% below market rates, with a nationwide target distribution of 3.42 million eggs to help reduce expenses and give citizens more purchasing options. In addition to discounted eggs, flag markets also offer essential consumer goods such as rice, cooking oil, and other necessities at reduced prices.

Witthayakorn noted that the current egg situation reflects lower production volumes compared to normal levels, but does not constitute a supply shortage. August 2025 data shows approximately 53.85 million laying hens, with projected daily egg production of around 43.35 million eggs—roughly 3% below the standard level. This has reduced egg supply in the system below normal periods and affected current price levels.

"Eggs remain adequate for consumption, though production volumes are lower than normal," Witthayakorn said. "The department is therefore adding Thai Helping Thai egg sales channels to assist citizens during this period of rising prices, while continuously monitoring supply and pricing across all trading levels."

The Department of Internal Trade has also coordinated with the Department of Livestock to discuss ways to increase egg volumes entering the system and will continue monitoring production and sales situations to ensure adequate supply and align prices at each trading level with production costs and market conditions.

However, if any traders are found charging excessively high prices, complaints can be filed with the Department of Internal Trade hotline 1569. Violations will be prosecuted under Section 29 of the Price of Goods and Services Act, B.E. 2542, with penalties of up to 140,000 baht in fines, imprisonment not exceeding 7 years, or both.

A parent has shared an account of the moments when teachers helped guide children trapped in classrooms down from the building to safety outside the school. The parent praised all staff members for performing their duties excellently despite being in a dangerous situation. On August 7, 2025, a shooting incident occurred inside Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, resulting in multiple injuries and deaths. One parent later recounted the events and shared a video clip recorded by their child during the incident, expressing how the footage nearly caused them to panic before reaching the school. The child recounted: "We were in class when we heard gunshots from outside the room. The teacher quickly ran and locked the door just in time, then had all the children crouch under their desks. An injured classmate ran in to take shelter with us. The gunman only walked past. After that, the teacher signaled us to run out of the classroom and down the building, past bloodstains on the stairs, until we safely exited the school. Thank you to relatives who called to encourage me. We will take a long break now and wait for safety measures to be implemented. I want to sincerely thank the teacher in the video who helped call down the children trapped in the classroom and gradually evacuated them from the building, and thank all staff members who performed their duties well even while in a dangerous situation."

On August 7, 2025, following a shooting incident at Thepsirin School in Nonthaburi, parents and relatives of students and staff gathered at the school after authorities confirmed a death and a missing person. The deceased teacher's brother, Nop, a Grade 9 student, explained that he learned of the incident and tried to contact his sister but could not reach her, prompting him to rush to the school. He later learned she had been shot inside Building 5, though rescue workers have not yet brought her body down. Nop said his sister was deeply attached to the school, having attended it as a student, completed an internship there, and worked as a teacher. He described her as someone who rarely shared negative stories about students and was devoted to the children. When discussing the incident, Nop emphasized the need for improved safety measures for both teachers and students, noting this was not the first such occurrence. He expressed concerns about the root causes of student violence and the variety of media content children are exposed to in the internet age.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed condolences to the families of those killed in a school shooting in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province today (Aug 7), ordering government agencie...

On August 7, 2569, Nirat Pongsittitaworn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry and acting director of the Department of Local Administration (DLA), issued a clarification statement regarding allegations of corruption and interference in the 2566 local government civil service examination. The statement responds to concerns raised by Rangsiman Rom, chair of the parliamentary law and human rights committee, who had publicly questioned the integrity of the exam process and the decision to cancel the contractor selection and examination itself on August 6, 2569.

The DLA explained that the 2566 exam was conducted by the Central Committee for Civil Service and Local Government Officials, with two state universities submitting proposals: Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi and Burapha University. Initially, Rajamangala University won the bid, but after Burapha University filed a legal appeal, the Appeal Committee of the Comptroller General's Office ruled the appeal valid and awarded the contract to Burapha University on December 28, 2566.

However, an anti-corruption network group filed a complaint on January 4, 2567, requesting changes to the exam methodology, review of the university hiring process, and investigation into potential misconduct. In response, the Interior Ministry appointed a fact-finding committee on January 16, 2567. A joint meeting on January 17, 2567, involving multiple agencies including the Anti-Corruption Commission and Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission, resulted in an agreement to delay signing the exam contract pending the outcome of the fact-finding investigation. The DLA committed to implementing detailed anti-corruption measures at every stage of the examination process.