SEasyCash, a micro-lending product for self-employed workers by Money Capital Co., Ltd., revealed survey findings showing users are increasingly planning finances more deliberately. Over 60% of survey respondents chose to open credit lines in advance to prepare financially for emergencies without immediately drawing on them. This reflects how credit access is being viewed as a tool to enhance financial flexibility and manage liquidity while coping with employment uncertainty.

A survey of over 5,000 app users in Thailand found approximately 65% chose to open credit lines in advance and use them only when necessary, with just 33% withdrawing immediately after opening. This shows users view credit access as a financial preparedness tool for unexpected situations rather than for immediate spending.

Usage patterns also reflect need-based behavior in specific periods rather than continuous reliance. Nearly half of respondents, or 49%, said they withdraw monthly, while 16% use funds every 2–3 months, indicating selective, necessity-driven usage.

Users view credit lines as liquidity management tools to boost self-employed income. Usage peaks during emergency or unexpected expenses, exceeding 50%, highlighting the importance of credit as working capital to supplement liquidity and improve cash flow management. Survey responses also mention using credit for business-related purposes such as purchasing goods for resale, cash circulation, buying raw materials, and expanding business activities. Access to appropriate liquidity appears to help self-employed workers manage costs, plan cash flow, and maintain income continuity more effectively.

Supphawit Hongamorsorn, Country Manager for Thailand at Money Capital Co., Ltd., stated: "Today's users no longer view cash credit simply as an emergency tool for daily life, but as preparation for growth and liquidity support for shops and businesses. For small consumers, it may serve as startup capital or supplementary income. We believe SEasyCash offers accessible and flexible liquidity support through the ShopeePay app. We're ready to help self-employed workers and small entrepreneurs access appropriate financial tools to manage daily financial needs, plan ahead, and pursue income or business opportunities with greater confidence."

Interested parties can learn more about SEasyCash, the micro-lending product for self-employed workers provided by Money Capital Co., Ltd., through the ShopeePay application. Credit approval is subject to company conditions. Borrowers should only borrow what is necessary and repay as scheduled. The effective annual interest rate is 25–33% with declining-balance interest calculation.

On August 3, District Chief Nattavut Anuyodtha of Satahip responded to a public report of a luxury yacht listing and at risk of sinking while moored near the pier on Soi Na Jomtien 52 in Na Jomtien Subdistrict, Satahip District, Chachoengsao Province. He inspected the scene immediately with village headwoman Teuanjit Sapna of Moo 8, Na Jomtien, and confirmed the yacht was clearly tilted. The district chief coordinated with the Pattaya Regional Port Authority and related agencies to urgently locate the yacht owner and execute rapid salvage operations to prevent sinking, obstruction of shipping routes, and maritime accidents. Local security personnel disclosed that the yacht had been towed to the location, began tilting slightly that morning, and tilted further by afternoon, prompting an official inspection. Authorities are currently tracking the owner and preparing to remove the vessel to a port for further examination and repairs to ensure unobstructed waterways and public safety.

The EEC's market sounding forum in late July drew unexpectedly strong response, with more than 100 major Thai and foreign investors, infrastructure developers, real estate firms, financial institutions, and related agencies expressing confidence in the EECiti smart city project and interest in PPP-based investment. EEC Secretary Lata Sukhmanop stated that the forum was designed to gather input from stakeholders who would actually participate in the investment, allowing all parties to exchange views on project development approaches, investment structures, investment rights, and recommendations to enhance project feasibility and attractiveness. The hearing session included Q&A and discussion on investment allocation, risk management, project administration, investment decision factors, and investment networking activities among government, private sector, and financial institutions. Notable suggestions included synchronizing utility system development with business area expansion, attracting investors and residents to build demand, considering financial support and investment facilitation mechanisms, and developing environmentally friendly utilities that strengthen community connections. The EEC will incorporate these recommendations into EECiti's implementation to align with investor needs and plans to hold further market sounding sessions.

On August 3, 2025, Dech Senaakham, district chief of Muang Chaiyaphum, coordinated a joint operation involving local administrative security forces, the Narcotics Suppression Bureau's central division, and Ban Khai police to investigate an area in Ban Don Khwang subdistrict. The authorities had been tipped off by local officials and narcotics officers that a drug trafficking operation was transporting narcotics from Tha Li district in Loei province headed toward Wang Noi district in Ayutthaya province.

The search uncovered a white Nissan X-Trail carrying 18 Chinese tea sacks concealing crystal methamphetamine—approximately 528 kilograms total, with each sack containing 30 one-kilogram bags. The haul is valued at more than 50 million baht. Officers immediately apprehended three suspects who were driving the lead vehicle. Two additional suspects abandoned their transport truck and fled into the Don Khwang area, but after an intensive search, authorities cornered and arrested both while they were hiding in a sugarcane plantation.

Under questioning, all five suspects—all from Udon Thani province—admitted they had been hired to transport the drugs for 500,000 baht. Authorities charged them with importing and distributing Category 1 narcotics. The suspects and seized materials have been transferred to the Narcotics Suppression Bureau for formal prosecution, and the investigation is continuing to identify and pursue other members of the trafficking network.

The operation was coordinated under the direction of Anon Naknaiyom, Chaiyaphum provincial governor; Thongchai Olarapattanachay, deputy governor; Worasit Putcheep, provincial secretary; and Dech Senaakham, district chief of Muang Chaiyaphum.

PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched an operation to investigate eight suspected forest encroachment sites, with six teams deployed to check whether state and mountainous land has been illegally occupied as part of the government’s ‘Phuket Model’ campaign.

The 2025 Thai Senior Tennis Championship (Team Division) for athletes aged 30 and above concluded in impressive fashion, graced with a royal trophy presentation by Princess Suthida to the champions in three divisions. The tournament marked a significant milestone for Thai sports, with the association setting a historic record for the highest number of participating teams. This reflects continuous growth in tennis across all age groups and clear nationwide popularity expansion, with an atmosphere throughout the tournament energized by athletes, supporters, and sponsors.

The event at Crystal Sports G (at Palm Hills) drew 24 teams comprising 552 competitors, each team filled with national athletes and leading Thai tennis players including Tamarine Tanasugarn, Varish Sornbutrnakul, Nichaat Lertsiphitaksinjai, Kumajarwan Buayyaem, and others. Every match demonstrated high quality and standards, with athletes from each team showing full potential, dedication, and sportsmanship, reflecting the true competitive spirit while also serving as a platform for friendship, unity, and experience-sharing among players.

Suphanawit Iamskultrat, president of the Thai Senior Tennis Association, stated: "This year's success represents another important step for our association, with a record-breaking number of teams reflecting the power of tennis to beautifully unite people across different ages. We are proud to have created an opportunity that combines health, friendship, and quality of life, while elevating competition to international standards to drive sustainable long-term growth in Thai tennis."

The event received support from leading national partners including Thai Commercial Bank, National Sports Development Fund, Thai Generator Company, PTT Public Company, Port Authority of Thailand, Government Savings Bank, Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Government Housing Bank, Thai Airways International, Serviceline 2020 (Dunlop), Perrier mineral water, and Pocari Sweat. The association expressed gratitude to all participating teams, supporters, and stakeholders for creating this historic occasion and marking an important chapter in Thai tennis history.