On July 6, Prime Minister's Advisor Wan Muhammad Nor Matha addressed the BRN peace secretariat's July 5 statement, which attributed ongoing unrest in Pattani to increased Thai military operations. He noted the timing coincides with PM Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister's planned visit to Malaysia on July 9-10 to meet Malaysian leaders and consult with Thailand's peace dialogue team.

Thailand is preparing talks with dissidents in the region with Malaysia serving as facilitator. Discussions began in June and will resume with a major meeting in September. Current and emerging issues in the area will be raised as additional discussion points between Thai government representatives and opposition groups, primarily the BRN.

When asked if these developments would derail talks, Nor stated that preliminary-level representatives reported positive momentum and expects September discussions to conclude well after a two-year hiatus. He acknowledged uncertainty about which BRN faction issued the statement but noted that many sides view dialogue as essential to resolving the problem. Thailand doesn't object to talks but must address citizen grievances alongside negotiations. He expressed confidence that talks should yield good news.

Regarding the Saudi Consulate General in Jeddah's initiative bringing Thai students from western Saudi Arabia for training and meetings with Thai agencies on halal and strategic industries, Nor explained the program mostly recruits students from southern border provinces to enhance life skills and vocational knowledge aligned with Thai social context, emphasizing exchange with public and private agencies serving Thai Muslim communities to inspire participants.

BANGKOK: In addition to a national digital TV broadcast streaming platform, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to develop a national digital radio and audio platform to bridge the radio broadcasting gap and promote automated emergency and disaster alerts nationwide.

Bangkok Mass Transit System (BEM) is organizing the 18th edition of "BEM Helps Students Conquer TCAS," a comprehensive tutoring program designed to turn students' weaknesses into strengths on the TGAT exam. The event transforms Samyan Mitrtown Hall into a knowledge center on Saturday, August 8, 2025, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Three top tutors from We By The Brain will lead in-depth sessions on all three TGAT sections: TGAT 1 (English Communication) with Dr. Somita Muat Thong, TGAT 2 (Logical Reasoning) with Wishet Kee Sukhaphand, and TGAT 3 (Work Competency) with Surachet Pichit Pongsophae. The program also features university pathway guidance, an inspirational talk from KruDew (Chaitawat Manochaicharoenkul) of KruDew English, a mini concert, games, and activity booths from sponsors.

High school students can register now via QR Code or https://line.me/R/ti/p/@413ljgvl. For updates, follow TCAS by BEM on Facebook and TikTok.

The Finance Ministry announced on July 6, 2024, through Winit Wisetsuwannaphoomi, director of the Office of Fiscal Economics, that the Public Welfare Committee for Grassroots Economy and Society held its eighth meeting of 2024. The committee approved results from the state welfare card registration program for 2024, including expansion of target groups. An additional 5,383,393 vulnerable individuals without existing welfare cards, identified during the Interior Ministry's field registration between June 4-21, 2024, will now enter the eligibility verification process.

For the 2024 program screening, income earners who claim parental care deductions will no longer be automatically disqualified from welfare benefits. The Ministry also incorporated recommendations from the Bank of Thailand regarding the 100,000-baht total credit limit criteria, now excluding agricultural credit. Agricultural lending differs from standard credit as it operates seasonally and sometimes provides disaster relief, making it an unreliable indicator of financial capacity or asset status.

The Finance Ministry is considering allowing current welfare card holders who fail to qualify for the 2024 program to access the Thailand Helping Thais Plus (60/40) initiative for two months (August 1 - September 30, 2024), since they were ineligible during the previous registration period. The Cabinet will review these revisions before the official results announcement scheduled for July 17, 2024.

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.