Thai Herb for Life organized a joint seminar with the Government Savings Bank on July 16, 2025, to promote savings according to the philosophy of sufficiency economy. Ms. Yositta Thamjai, executive director of Thai Herb for Life Co., Ltd., announced that the company held a training seminar at Maria Garden Restaurant to educate employees on saving money, financial planning, and financial discipline. The aim is to equip all staff with knowledge they can apply to living according to the sufficiency economy principle and achieve financial security for themselves and their families.

The seminar was graced by Praya Yasothorn as the main speaker, alongside Dr. Phakaphoom and other dignitaries including Abhisit Thamjai and Suchitraporn Adisestwangshin. Thai Herb for Life is a modern business venture powered entirely by a women-led team under the concept of "working woman" organization, dedicated to developing Thai herbal health products that meet the needs of contemporary consumers while prioritizing quality, safety, and innovation. The company aims to elevate Thai herbs for broader consumer access.

The company's flagship products include Turmeric Gummy, a dietary supplement made from turmeric extract in easy-to-consume gummy form that supports liver health, and Asuroesat, which blends traditional Thai herbal wisdom with modern production standards to make herbal benefits convenient, safe, and compatible with modern lifestyles while promoting and adding value to Thai traditional knowledge on the global stage.

Ms. Yositta remarked that on the occasion of her birthday on July 11, she organized an off-site seminar for company employees as recognition of staff and to encourage learning beyond regular work duties. She invited Praya Yasothorn, manager of the Government Savings Bank branch at The Paseo Park Kaset, as the speaker to share knowledge on saving, financial planning, and financial discipline, enabling employees to apply these lessons to managing income and expenses while building financial security.

To promote savings in concrete terms, Ms. Yositta distributed 11,000 baht to each employee—including Benjari Chamnisungnoen, Sirinapa Phasap, Naw Tin Tin Khaing, Rapeepat Sasanti, Bennya Marangsi, Chollathiccha Krishnapiyawarn, Thidawarn Suwannapet, Piyanon Pigualkao, Apichanya Korphueng Phaiphadet, and Orpin Duankaew—to open a savings account or start saving with the Government Savings Bank branch at The Paseo Park Kaset.

This birthday gift initiative aims to create long-term value and benefits, fostering a savings culture, promoting financial planning, and building economic security within the organization so employees enjoy better quality of life, financial discipline, and readiness for the future. It reflects the organization's commitment to caring for and improving employee well-being alongside sustainable organizational growth.

Praya added that "savings form the foundation of financial security, aligned with the royal philosophy..."

Fire broke out at a three-story shophouse in downtown Kanchanaburi on July 15, 2025, with the origin on the third floor where an illegal bitcoin mining operation was concealed. Nearly 20 computers and mining equipment were destroyed, causing electrical damage estimated at hundreds of thousands of baht monthly.

Police from Mueang Kanchanaburi station received the alarm and coordinated with municipal fire and rescue officials to respond. The fire was located in the top floor of the end unit of a row of eight adjoining shophouses. Firefighters used external water cannons and hoses to control the blaze on the third floor, containing it within approximately 30 minutes without spreading to neighboring buildings.

After extinguishing the fire, responders discovered irregularities: the third-floor room contained computers and bitcoin mining equipment—over 20 machines—severely damaged by flames. Police coordinated with the Provincial Electricity Authority for inspection. Deputy Commander Jompol Rujirdam led the investigation team.

Inspection revealed the room had large air conditioning units and extensive sound-absorbing foam. The building's first floor showed evidence of illegal electrical rewiring to tap power authority lines for the clandestine mining operation. Based on the quantity of equipment discovered, the operation was estimated to consume 100,000–200,000 baht in electricity monthly, yet the building's official bill was only 1,000 baht per month.

Police believe the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit at the control panel, sparking the flames. Investigators are pursuing the building owner for further questioning and legal proceedings.

At 9:55 p.m. on July 15, Deputy Inspector Wachrapong Jaichaisuang of Chlong Krung Police Station received a report of an armed dispute near Chlong Krung 8 Soi, close to Suddha Pochana Temple intersection in Lat Krabang district, Bangkok. Police coordinated with medical staff and Poh Teck Tung Foundation personnel to investigate.

At the scene, officers found a 22-year-old man shot by a firearm of unknown caliber, with a bullet wound to the forehead. He suffered critical injuries and died shortly after despite urgent medical assistance. Initial information identified the victim as a second-year electrical engineering student at a prominent vocational college in Min Buri.

Following the incident, police secured the area to collect evidence, investigate the cause and motive, and pursue the perpetrator for legal action. Officers have questioned nearby witnesses and are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to track down the suspect and proceed with prosecution.

On July 15, 2026, Potharam Station Commander Puchong Nrongint ordered officers Panthrueksa Saroytongmul and an investigation team from Muang Ratchaburi police station to search a resort in Tha Chumpol subdistrict after receiving a tip that a theft suspect was hiding there. Upon arrival, they found 27-year-old Khem in a room with a white Toyota sedan. A search of the vehicle uncovered a 10-baht gold necklace stolen from the home of his former mother-in-law Sumnrat Ratchapim, 56, along with 14,000 baht in cash. The items were seized as evidence and Khem was taken into custody for questioning.

Khem admitted to the theft, saying he needed money for expenses and to find his son. The victim's son, 33-year-old Sak, explained that after the family returned from another province, they discovered a 10-baht gold necklace and 10,000 baht missing. Security camera footage identified the suspect as his former brother-in-law. The family tracked him to the resort in Potharam district and coordinated with the subdistrict headman and police to apprehend him with the stolen goods.

Athaya Nuan-uthai, deputy permanent secretary of the Interior Ministry, has withdrawn from a serious disciplinary investigation committee after his name emerged as a person of interest in an Anti-Corruption Commission probe. The Interior Ministry appointed him to the committee on July 8, the same day media reported he might face investigation over allegations of misconduct related to civil service and local government examinations. Upon learning of the appointment, Athaya immediately requested to step down from the disciplinary panel, citing potential conflicts of interest and other serious circumstances that could compromise the investigation's neutrality and fairness. He expressed his intent to cooperate fully with investigating authorities through proper legal channels. The ministry emphasized that the committee was appointed before news of the investigation emerged, to maintain standards of propriety and correctness. The remaining committee members will continue their investigation to establish facts and uphold legal principles, and will report their findings to the permanent secretary for submission to the Prime Minister and Interior Minister.

A 22-year-old woman is in critical condition after falling from the fourth floor of a university dormitory in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 15 at 7:05 p.m. Police from Muang Nakhon Ratchasima Station responded to the incident at a dorm located behind a major university in Muang District and coordinated with rescue workers and emergency medical personnel. The incident occurred at a professional training dormitory affiliated with the Tourism and Hospitality program. The woman sustained severe injuries from the fall, which occurred from a height of approximately 15 meters. Rescue teams and paramedics provided emergency first aid before rushing her to Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. Initial investigation revealed the victim is a 22-year-old from Roi Et province and was visiting a close friend at the dormitory, not a student at the university. Witnesses reported hearing what sounded like an argument or heated exchange between two women inside the building around 6:30 p.m., shortly before the woman fell from the fourth floor. Police plan to interview witnesses and the victim's friend to determine the circumstances of the incident.