Police from Pak Khlong Rangsit Station responded on July 6, 2025 to reports of a school van striking a power pole on Muang Aek Road in Lak Hok Subdistrict, Pathum Thani. Officers found a severely damaged white Toyota van with a downed power pole across its hood. Inside were 13 male students from Wat Na Wong School and one 25-year-old male driver, totaling 14 injured passengers. Eight victims were transported to Siam Saint Carlos Hospital and six to Paolo Hospital.

Investigation revealed the van was carrying football players living in a dormitory near Khlong Song area. The driver suddenly swerved to avoid a parked trailer truck, lost control, and crashed onto the sidewalk into the power pole. A 16-year-old student seated near the driver reported observing the driver appearing drowsy with drooping eyes before the collision. Police are conducting further investigation into the driver's condition and whether the van exceeded passenger capacity.

At 10:20 a.m. on July 6 at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithadprasat addressed the upcoming Constitutional Court ruling on a decree authorizing the Finance Ministry to borrow up to 400 billion baht to address the energy crisis and facilitate the country's energy transition in 2025.

Ekniti stated that the government's best course of action is to present complete and accurate information justifying the necessity of the measure. Thailand's heavy reliance on energy—particularly oil—reflects in the country's current account deficit, largely driven by elevated global oil prices. He noted that ongoing global conflicts continue to damage energy infrastructure worldwide, keeping fuel prices high.

When asked about contingency plans if the court rules unfavorably, Ekniti said the government would accelerate private sector partnerships through a public-private cooperation committee. He emphasized that delays in energy transition would further weaken Thailand's already fragile economy amid persistent high global oil prices and Thailand's continued import dependency.

Ekniti mentioned ongoing discussions about transitioning to clean energy and shifting vehicle fuel consumption from diesel to biodiesel and biomass energy derived from palm, sugarcane, and sugar. Such transitions could benefit farmers through improved incomes.

Ekniti also announced launching a personal Facebook page "Dr. Ekniti Nitithadprasat" to explain the broader economic picture and welcome both positive and negative feedback from the public.

The Social Security Office (SSO) began accepting nominations for insured person and employer representatives to serve on the Social Security Board for 2025 on July 1. Applications are being accepted through July 15, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including public holidays, at SSO headquarters in Bangkok and provincial offices nationwide.

As of 9:00 a.m. on July 6, 2025, a total of 68 candidates had registered: 13 from the employer side and 55 from the insured persons side. Meanwhile, 694,519 eligible voters had registered to participate in the election, up from 682,413 the previous day, with increases in both the employer category (from 5,409 to 5,469) and insured persons category (from 677,004 to 689,050).

Candidates from the insured persons category must be Thai nationals at least 18 years old, registered with the SSO, and have contributed for at least three months within the six months preceding the election announcement. They must not be bankrupt, lack legal capacity, have had voting rights revoked, been convicted of election fraud or corruption, hold political office, be civil servants, or have other disqualifying characteristics.

Employer-side candidates must also be Thai nationals at least 18 years old and registered employers or authorized representatives of registered employers. They must have contributed for at least three months within six months before the election, with similar disqualifications as insured person candidates.

Eligible insured voters must be Thai nationals registered with the SSO for at least six consecutive months with at least three months of contributions within six months of the election announcement. Eligible employer voters must be registered employers meeting the same contribution requirements or authorized representatives. All voters must register by July 15, 2025, or forfeit their voting rights. The election is scheduled for September 27, 2025.

Region 4 officials announced tonight's release of local civil service exam results for 15,000 appointees. Those with abnormal scores will be removed, with next-in-line candidates elevated without retesting, pending disciplinary findings and potential criminal charges.

At 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 2026, Deputy Interior Minister Vorasisst Liangprasit briefed parliament on the disciplinary committee's progress investigating recruitment exam fraud. He noted the deadline for fact-checking passed July 3, but he hasn't yet met with the ministry secretary to confirm updates, though the standard process must continue.

Regarding reports that a director and deputy director from the Local Administration Department were involved among five suspects, Vorasisst said fact-checking hasn't begun and no report has been received yet. Once the disciplinary committee completes its review of involved individuals, criminal prosecution decisions will follow based on findings.

On verification of results and answer sheets for the 15,000 appointees, Vorasisst confirmed today's deadline and expected completion by evening. Any discrepancies require reporting, as irregularities in scoring have been identified. Investigation involves the Special Cases Investigation Department (DSI) and the Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Once verified, the matter goes to the Central Local Government Employee Committee for cancellation authority, with timelines to be expedited.

Regarding promotions, Vorasisst clarified no retesting is needed. The 15,000 passing candidates include two groups: those who passed through merit and those with scoring anomalies. Legitimate passers retain their rights, while those with anomalies face removal and replacement by next-ranked candidates. Removed individuals will be investigated for score irregularities and potential criminal liability, though final determination awaits fact-finding. The ministry seeks to restore public confidence through its transparent handling of this situation with cooperation from multiple agencies.

Thailand is facing multifaceted health challenges including non-communicable diseases (NCDs), an aging society, mental health problems, drug abuse, tobacco and e-cigarette use, road safety concerns, pollution, and unequal access to healthcare services—all affecting long-term quality of life. Addressing these issues requires collaboration across all sectors, grounded in local data to guide development that meets each community's unique health needs effectively.

To tackle these challenges, the Health Promotion Foundation (สสส.) organized the second "Strengthening Local Community Capacity for Integrated Health Impact" workshop on July 1, 2025, under the "Health in All Policies" framework. The initiative aims to develop "wellness-managed sub-districts" nationwide, building stronger communities, reducing risk factors, narrowing health disparities, and sustainably improving public quality of life.

The Health Minister, serving as Deputy Chair of สสส., emphasized that Thailand's multidimensional health challenges—including NCDs, aging, mental health, substance abuse, tobacco, road safety, and environmental issues—cannot be solved by any single agency but require collaboration from all sectors, with local communities as the foundation for sustainable wellness. The approach emphasizes "area-based, data-driven, and community-owned" development.

Strong communities require five key elements: accurate data, community-participatory development plans, effective collaboration mechanisms, local resource mobilization, and continuous care for vulnerable groups. สสส. will provide knowledge support, strengthen partner networks, and help create "wellness-managed sub-districts" with local government organizations to sustainably improve public quality of life.

Dr. Pongtep Wongvatchraipaibuun, สสส. manager, noted the workshop marks a critical step toward data-driven health promotion, using information as a tool for integrated multi-sector planning and measurable results. สสส. has developed mechanisms like the "low-sodium community model" to address health issues tailored to local contexts, and will promote provincial, district, and sub-district health databases to analyze disease and mortality patterns.

Max Pattakrit Duangsanit, CEO of The Viral Hits news agency, has unveiled the vision behind two major award ceremonies that have become prominent stages in the entertainment industry. The Viral Hits Awards, held in January, honors artists, actors, creators, and entertainment works that generated viral success throughout the year. The Viral Hits Love Moment Awards—Pride Month Edition, held in June, celebrates the power of love, diversity, equality, and fan support under the theme "Every Love Matters."

Both ceremonies are designed as platforms of honor and recognition rather than mere award announcements, valuing contributions from artists, actors, producers, entertainment companies, media, and fan communities—all vital forces driving the entertainment industry's growth. Max Pattakrit's leadership has established these award stages as credible, prestigious venues that attract continuous attention from entertainment professionals both domestically and internationally.

The Viral Hits Love Moment Awards has become particularly significant for supporting diversity and equality by celebrating BL and GL content, celebrity couples, and meaningful moments cherished by audiences. Meanwhile, The Viral Hits Awards serves as the flagship annual ceremony reflecting the entertainment industry's multifaceted successes.

Through these achievements, The Viral Hits has transcended its role as an entertainment news outlet to become recognized as a creator of prestigious, influential award platforms with significant impact on Thailand's entertainment industry and growing international recognition.