The Thai military took observers from three ASEAN countries to inspect the Thailand-Cambodia border fence, asserting that all operations are transparent and comply with international law. On July 1, Air Vice Marshal Chitpol Kogkitsummakal, director of the International Relations Office under the Thai military's public affairs department, led a nine-member team of ASEAN observers stationed in Thailand—representing Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines—to Chanthaburi Province to assess the security situation along the Thailand-Cambodia border. Rear Admiral Udom Kulsiripunyo, commander of border defense for Chanthaburi and Trat provinces, received the delegation.

During the visit, the observers inspected progress on the "Border Security Fence" construction project in boundary markers 52-59 in Po Tha Ron District, which is now over 45% complete. The project aims to enhance safety and improve border area management under a partnership with the Chulalongkorn University Foundation through the Hathai Thip Fund.

Regarding concerns about a "gap" in the wall at boundary marker 52, the naval engineering task force clarified that this is a standard engineering construction step left for future improvements as determined by the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Border Commission (JBC). Removable panels will be installed in the future to facilitate joint border inspections between the two countries.

The military confirmed that all operations proceed transparently in accordance with international law and have received full cooperation from Cambodia's side at every stage.

Thai shrimp exports are set to resume as Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit revealed that Malaysia will lift its import ban within 30 days. On July 1, Suriya met with Malaysian Agriculture and Food Security Minister Dato Seri Mohamed Sabu to discuss the ban imposed on Thai shrimp. Both parties agreed to accelerate the sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) inspection process to restore normal trade, with the verification expected to take no more than 30 days.

The discussion also covered Thai exports of beef and pork products to Malaysia, with Malaysian officials pledging to expedite approval of those products as well.

"The reason Malaysia imposed the shrimp ban is due to new import and export standards for agricultural products they recently implemented," Suriya explained. "However, following this meeting, we are confident that Thailand will be able to export shrimp to Malaysia normally again."

Rescue divers have successfully recovered a blue plastic tank from a large pond in Moo 11, Bang Bua Thong subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province. The tank is suspected of containing the remains of Uthen, known as Jia, a 39-year-old man who had been missing for months before police discovered he had been murdered and placed in a cement-weighted tank in the water. All suspects involved have been arrested. The investigation has also revealed a second missing person—a man whose father disclosed that his son was part of the suspect group but disappeared 10 years ago and remains unfound. On July 1 at 4 p.m., rescue divers successfully brought the tank to the surface after six days of underwater searching. Authorities are coordinating with forensic teams to examine the contents of the tank. Both families of the missing persons are closely monitoring developments.

On July 1, 2025, Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek announced that the Thai Aid Plus (60/40) program concluded its first month of operations on June 30 with total spending of 43,218.39 million baht. The program successfully served 25,686,181 participants through over 1.03 million merchant locations.

On the business side, 1,073,146 merchants registered for the program, with 1,035,299 actively processing transactions. Participants included general retailers, small vendors, community shops, and food delivery platforms that joined starting June 15. This has boosted merchant income and improved business liquidity, expanding commercial opportunities.

Ratchada stated that the first month's results reflect strong cooperation between government, private sector, and citizens in driving the nation's economy. The government will continue monitoring program performance to refine policies that better serve public and business needs, while strengthening domestic purchasing power, grassroots economic resilience, and sustainable economic growth.

Thai Airways has launched its inaugural direct flight to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, beginning July 1st. Thai Airways CEO Chai Iem-siri and Commercial Director Kittipong Sarasomboon presided over the inaugural ceremony at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, seamlessly blends centuries of history with modern city life, showcasing iconic sites such as the Rijksmuseum, which displays over 8,000 artworks and historical objects; the Dancing Houses, a group of 17th-century Dutch architectural buildings that lean so dramatically they appear to be dancing; Dam Square, home to the Royal Palace Amsterdam; and the Canal Ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Additionally, Amsterdam serves as a key hub for trade and transportation in Western Europe, with convenient access to major European countries including Belgium and Germany via rail, and connections to other European cities by air in a short timeframe, plus important port facilities for industrial goods. Thai Airways is prepared to operate the Bangkok-Amsterdam route with seven flights per week using the Airbus A350-900 aircraft with full amenities, effective July 1st, 2026. The daily schedule includes: Flight TG936 departing Bangkok at 05:35 and arriving in Amsterdam at 12:40 (local time); Flight TG937 departing Amsterdam at 14:15 (local time) and arriving in Bangkok at 06:35 the following day. Interested passengers can view flight schedules, make reservations, and purchase tickets at thaiairways.com, Thai Airways ticket offices and authorized travel agents nationwide, or by calling THAI Contact Center at 0-2356-1111 (24 hours).

On July 1, 2025, Fujifilm (Thailand) partnered with the Liver Foundation, the Disease Control Office Region 7 in Khon Kaen, and three hospitals in Kalasin province—Khao Wong Hospital, Huai Phueng Hospital, and Na Ku Hospital—to conduct aggressive liver cancer screening for 200 at-risk residents at Khao Wong District Office in Kalasin.

The program aims to detect liver cancer in its early stages using the GALAD Score, which combines three liver cancer biomarkers (AFP, PIVKA-II, and AFP-L3) with patient age and gender data to improve detection accuracy and ensure timely treatment access.

Liver cancer remains a critical public health priority in Thailand. According to the National Cancer Institute, liver and bile duct cancer is the leading cancer killer, with 19,491 new cases annually (53 per day) and 14,971 deaths per year (41 per day). A major concern is that liver cancer often shows no early symptoms, causing many patients to seek treatment only at advanced stages when treatment options and survival rates are significantly reduced.

Prof. Wattana Sukeepisalchaiyong, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Srinakharinwirot Hospital, Khon Kaen University, and chair of the Liver Foundation, noted that liver cancer incidence continues to rise, particularly in the Northeast, where hepatitis B and C infections are prevalent. Many patients remain unaware of their infection status and lack proper monitoring and care.

The Liver Foundation's mission is to raise awareness, prevent, and reduce hepatitis in the Northeast. In collaboration with Fujifilm, they are introducing the GALAD Score biomarker panel alongside ultrasound screening to enhance early detection accuracy before symptoms appear—a critical window for effective treatment intervention.

Kalasin province is an important area for liver disease surveillance. Epidemiological research from Khon Kaen University found that liver and bile duct cancer incidence averaged 16.32 cases per 100,000 population annually from 2019 to 2023, with significantly higher rates in males. Cases are clustered in multiple areas, highlighting the need for expanded screening access at the district level.

Dr. Jira Saksisathit, Deputy Director of the Disease Control Office Region 7 in Khon Kaen, noted that Khao Wong District has relatively high rates of hepatitis B and C infection, with some patients also having cirrhosis—major risk factors for liver cancer. Public awareness and aggressive community screening are critical mechanisms for early detection, timely patient referral, and long-term reduction of liver cancer mortality.

The Kalasin screening program builds on the success of a pilot liver cancer screening initiative in the Northeast region.