On July 10, 2569 (2026), Paveena Hongsukul, chairwoman of the Paveena Foundation for Children and Women, brought 11 families with girls aged 10-15 from a school in Sri Sawat district, Kanchanaburi province, to the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Command to file charges against the school principal for sexual misconduct involving groping. Maj. Gen. Pacharavee Ruangpoo, commander of Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, facilitated the filing of complaints at the provincial command rather than at Sri Sawat Police Station where the incidents occurred.

The situation came to light when one parent learned of the principal's behavior and gathered information from other parents, discovering that more than 20 students had experienced similar abuse. They approached the foundation for assistance.

Paveena stated that 11 girls and their families filed complaints today, though additional students and parents are preparing to file reports. The victims will be placed under care at the Kanchanaburi Child and Family Shelter to prevent intimidation during the investigation process, beginning July 13 onwards. Parents will provide statements to investigators immediately.

Maj. Gen. Pacharavee said police are coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure the victims' welfare and will conduct comprehensive interviews with all victims and parents to ensure justice.

Parents disclosed that their children were called to the principal's residence under the pretext of exchanging old uniforms for new ones, where abuse occurred. The principal allegedly threatened victims, claiming that reporting the incidents would result in expulsion and loss of educational funding. Some children were allegedly abused repeatedly over several years, with incidents numbering in the hundreds.

Initially, the 11 girls who filed complaints will be placed under care at the Kanchanaburi Child and Family Shelter awaiting interviews with multidisciplinary professionals beginning July 13. Other students and parents can continue filing complaints and providing information to police. The principal submitted a resignation letter several months ago, confirmed by the Kanchanaburi Education Zone 1 Office.

Dr. Prawat Kitthammagulnij, chairman of Phlang Kanchanaburi FC, announced that new head coach Park Hang Seo has arrived in Thailand and is ready to lead the team in Thailand League 2 immediately.

Phlang Kanchanaburi FC previously announced the signing of renowned South Korean coach Park Hang Seo as the new head coach to compete in the upcoming Thailand League 2 season.

Dr. Prawat, the club chairman, posted a video confirming Park Hang Seo's arrival in Thailand and his readiness to begin coaching Phlang Kanchanaburi FC in Thailand League 2. Dr. Prawat also posted a welcoming message: "Welcome to Thailand, Coach. Your discipline and toughness have now begun."

Park Hang Seo brings a successful track record from five years managing Vietnam's national team, including leading the U-23 team to the Asian Championship runners-up finish in 2018, winning the Southeast Asian Games gold medals in 2019 and 2021, the 2018 AFF Championship, finishing fourth at the 2018 Asian Games, reaching the final of the 2019 Asian Cup, and advancing to the third round of World Cup 2022 qualifying.

On July 10, 2025, Akkanat Kangkittinan, Education Minister and Pheu Thai Party MP for Kanchanaburi District 1, posted on Facebook urging residents to safeguard their province. Kanchanaburi, he noted, is one of Thailand's premier tourist destinations, renowned for its natural beauty, rich history, archaeology, and unique geographic significance—a heritage passed down from ancestors that must be preserved for future generations.

In recent weeks, reports have emerged of foreign investors purchasing large tracts of land across multiple areas of the province. Such transactions could lead to development projects or businesses with serious impacts on local livelihoods, environment, natural resources, and quality of life. Without careful and strict oversight, these decisions risk burdening the entire province for decades.

Akkanat urged all stakeholders—provincial officials, local administrative organizations, village headmen, and residents—to remain vigilant, monitor developments closely, and collectively protect Kanchanaburi's interests. He emphasized that leaders must stand with the people, as their positions are temporary while the land, forests, and rivers belong to future generations.

He warned against allowing short-term decisions to create long-term burdens, noting that once resources are destroyed or communities fundamentally altered, they cannot be recovered. Kanchanaburi's value lies not merely in tourism but in being a home to people, a land of history, culture, and nature that has sustained communities for generations.

While development is widely supported, it must be transparent, accountable, and responsive to public voices. It cannot trade irreplaceable resources for short-term profits benefiting only a few. Akkanat called on all Kanchanaburi residents—young and old, urban and rural—to care more deeply for their homeland, protecting its land, forests, rivers, history, and communities.

He encouraged residents to remain vigilant and not ignore potential threats to the common good. Using their rights within legal frameworks, they should verify information, voice opinions, and participate in decisions about their province's future. He reminded residents of a principle: "We borrow this land from our descendants, not inherit it from ancestors only to exhaust it."

Kanchanaburi's beauty tomorrow depends on decisions made today.

Ingfah Varahah, a senior member of the Miss Grand organization, hopes the ongoing controversy involving junior titleholder Ning Patma will be resolved constructively. She was asked about the situation after a blessing ceremony and the launch of the film "LADY BEE" at the Ganesha Shrine plaza in front of CentralWorld shopping mall.

"As a senior in the organization, I want this matter to end on a good note," Ingfah said diplomatically. "It's not an issue that should even be a topic of discussion in the first place. However, I don't know all the details and haven't spoken with her yet. I want to offer support to everyone involved. Ultimately, I hope everything resolves well. In the entertainment industry, peace of mind comes first. Ning still has a long career ahead of her as an artist, so I'm offering encouragement to all parties."

When asked for her advice on handling such situations in the entertainment field, Ingfah offered candid counsel: "It's difficult to put into words, but I believe actions speak louder. Sometimes we talk too much but accomplish too little, which undermines our credibility. Throughout my time here, I've believed we should speak less but strike harder—let people see through our work. No matter what happens, people will trust in who we are based on what they see."

Regarding concerns about the organization's image, Ingfah acknowledged: "Yes, I'm concerned. We want the organization's image to remain positive and avoid negative perceptions. But when something goes wrong, we address and improve it. People will see that themselves."

When asked if she has seen Ning since the news broke, Ingfah replied: "I haven't had the chance to meet her yet, but if I do, I'll offer my support."

On July 10, 2025, lawmakers introduced strict cannabis control legislation in response to Thailand's drug trafficking problems and international pressure. Twenty MPs led by Deputy Police Chief Thawi Sodsung submitted the draft bill for Parliament's consideration on July 8.

The proposed legislation strictly controls cannabis and hemp use, permitting production, import, export, sale, or possession only for government, medical, patient treatment, research, and scientific purposes. All activities require permits. Any use outside these approved purposes would be classified as a narcotic drug offense under criminal drug laws.

Key protections include prohibition of sales to minors under 18 and near schools, dormitories, and entertainment venues. Advertising is forbidden without authorization. Cannabis consumption is permitted only for medical treatment under physician supervision or for approved research. Driving under the influence of cannabis is prohibited.

The bill establishes a Cannabis Committee chaired by the Public Health Minister to oversee policy and promotion of medical research. The legislation aligns Thailand with the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs by restricting cannabis to medical and scientific uses. It closes legal loopholes with clear criminal penalties for misuse, including enhanced penalties for sales to minors. The law supports research and development of cannabis applications in modern medicine, traditional Thai medicine, and science with proper safety standards and oversight.

Thai security agencies coordinated efforts to receive 79 Thai nationals returned by Cambodia at the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge at the permanent Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, on July 10, 2026. The repatriation followed Cambodia's crackdown on scammer networks and completion of legal proceedings. Initial screening identified five returnees with involvement in a combined 20 criminal cases, who were separated for intensive investigation. All remaining individuals underwent identity verification, document checks, and data recording before transfer to the Central Investigation Police for detailed background screening and assessment of possible links to criminal activity or transnational crime networks. The Sa Kaeo Employment Office examined documents from all returnees regarding their work in Cambodia. Those unable to produce evidence of proper legal authorization to work abroad face prosecution under the Employment and Worker Protection Act, with penalties of 5,000 baht per person. Officials stated this repatriation operation is part of heightened border area security measures to prevent illegal labor migration, combat human trafficking, and monitor transnational criminal networks exploiting border areas.