Three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on July 7, the British military revealed, including one vessel off Oman's coast that was struck by missiles and caught fire at dawn local time. This marks the latest attack on shipping transiting the Persian Gulf gateway, which once carried one-fifth of the world's oil and gas in normal circumstances. Iran's state television reported that an LPG tanker was targeted after ignoring warnings, but stopped short of directly claiming responsibility. Iran has repeatedly declared that only Iranian-approved routes are safe, and is suspected of attacking multiple other vessels using alternative routes near Oman's coast. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Center said the tanker was hit near Limah on the Musandam Peninsula, with gunfire damaging the vessel's port side as it attempted to proceed south from the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman, with officials pursuing an investigation. Anonymous sources suggested Iran attacked an oil tanker carrying natural gas from Qatar, though Iranian officials have made no formal claims about the incident. Meanwhile, Iran-US negotiations appear to be on hold until funeral ceremonies conclude for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late Supreme Leader who was killed in February. His coffin had been on display at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in Tehran since July 4 for public mourning, before being transferred overnight on July 6 to the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, Islam's holiest city for Shia believers, as hundreds of thousands gathered to pay their respects.

On July 7, Deputy Superintendent Supathorn Saraprakhon of Sai Noi Police Station in Nonthaburi received a report of a 22-wheel truck's trailer wheel detaching and smashing into Yai Sae noodle shop, operated by 69-year-old Nid Saeng Chanthara, located in Village 1 along the Sai Noi-Ladbuathuang Road in Khlong Khwang Subdistrict, Sai Noi District. Police arrived to find the rear dual wheel of a left axle from an Isuzu ten-wheel truck (license plate 70-3998, Nakhon Pathom) with trailer (plate 70-3997, Nakhon Pathom) embedded inside the shop, causing significant damage to merchandise and equipment. The truck was found parked nearby with its rear left wheel missing. The driver, 33-year-old Abhisit, remained at the scene.

Nid reported that she fortunately had closed for the day to visit a doctor. She heard a loud crash around 5:25 p.m. while in her bedroom and emerged to discover the truck wheel had penetrated her shop. A good Samaritan motorcycle rider had followed the truck and informed the driver of the accident. Abhisit acknowledged responsibility and stated he had been driving from a repair shop to an insurance office in Saraburi to claim for a cracked rear axle. He was unaware when the wheel detached during transit until the motorcyclist alerted him.

Police initially issued Abhisit fines totaling 800 baht: 400 baht for causing damage to another's property and 400 baht for operating a vehicle with defective equipment. The truck's insurance company will be responsible for covering all damages to the noodle shop.

Racing Spirit Company organized the international TSS The Super Series By B-Quik 2026 and B-Quik Thailand Super Series 2026, bringing together top drivers and support races including TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, Eight-six Challenge Thailand, and Porsche Carrera Cup Asia to celebrate two decades of Bangsaen Grand Prix 2026 under the 'RACE TO THE HORIZON' concept, creating another historic chapter in Thai motorsports.

In the Supercar GT3 class, Rutwaj Piromyasanphadee and Carlo Van Damme from Singha Motorsport Team Thailand won Race 3, while Piti Piromyasanphadee and Kantsak Kushiri from the same team claimed Race 4 victory.

The Supercar GTM category saw Sarawut Sereethon and Afiq Iqwan from PSC MOTORSPORT dominate both Race 3 and Race 4. In Supercar GT4, Detchathon Phuakrawut and Kantatheerin Kushiri from AAS Motorsport won Race 3, with Kamic Karansut from PETROLIFE RACING TEAM taking Race 4.

The Supercar GTC class winners included Natthawut Charoensukhawattana and Nadol Wattanathum from Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand in Race 3, and Manat Kulaphalanond and Natthapong Hotongkam from the same team in Race 4.

In the B-Quik Thailand Super Series 2026, the Super Eco division saw Waranchitr Wattanadhornkul from Ruk Team Pumpkin PMC.52 win Race 4, and Jiraphat Jeerapanet from BKC Motorsport claim Race 5. The competitive Super Touring race featured over 30 vehicles competing in a 60-minute format, with Nabil Azlan from Wing Hin Motorsports winning Race 3 and Peernat Nuntamanopp and Chanoknan Nuntamanopp from Nuntamanop Team by M&M-Nexzter-Liqui Moly taking Race 4.

Supumpong Detpetch from Tum Clutch Fortron Oil won Super Pickup Class C Race 4, while Jakrapan Wanarat from TRANE TITANIUM secured Race 5. In Super Pickup Class A-B, Suphutthat Bunruang with the TOYOTA GR GAZOO team won Race 4 unexpectedly, and Suphachai Kongman from the Chiang Kong mechanics team claimed Race 5.

Motorsports fans can catch replays of both the TSS The Super Series By B-Quik 2026 and B-Quik Thailand Super Series 2026 programs at www.thailandsuperseries.net and www.facebook.com/ThailandSuperSeries. The next events will take place at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, with Event 3 on August 21-23 and Event 4 on September 18-20, available for live streaming through the same channels.

Deputy Transport Minister Sompetch Bunyamani announced on July 7, 2569 at Thai Proud Party headquarters that the Cabinet has approved two major infrastructure projects for Southern Thailand: a bridge connecting Ko Lanta and a bridge spanning Songkhla Lake. The Ko Lanta bridge project will connect Ko Klang and Ko Lanta Noi subdistricts in Ko Lanta District, Krabi Province, while the Songkhla Lake bridge will link Krasan District in Songkhla Province with Khao Chai Son District in Phatthalung Province.

The Ko Lanta bridge spans 2.2 kilometers with a budget of approximately 1.8 billion baht. Construction is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2569 at the latest by year-end, with completion projected within three years. Upon completion, the bridge will not only connect the mainland to the island but will also reduce traffic congestion, improve road safety, and shorten travel times while elevating transportation standards to support Krabi's future tourism development.

The Songkhla Lake bridge spans 7 kilometers with a budget of 4.8 billion baht, with construction contracts expected to be signed by year-end and a three-year completion timeline. This project will enhance tourism around Songkhla Lake and connect the east and west coasts while reducing transportation costs for business operators. Travel time from Phatthalung to Songkhla Province will be reduced from over two hours for 80 kilometers to just 15 minutes.

Environmental protection remains a priority, with the Cabinet allocating 402 million baht for establishing an Irrawaddy dolphin conservation center. Thailand's remaining population of these dolphins, the world's fifth-largest group, currently numbers approximately 14-15 individuals.

Thailand's Fuel Fund Management Committee (OFOC) has approved price cuts for all fuel types effective July 8, 2025, following directives from the Cabinet meeting on July 7. Diesel B7 and B20 prices drop by 2.56 baht per liter, while gasoline and gasohol prices decrease by 2.51 baht per liter, supporting economic and industrial development.

The price reduction reflects weakening global oil market trends after investors eased concerns about Middle East tensions, particularly following positive progress in negotiations and the reopening of energy shipping routes through the Hormuz Strait. Global oil prices as of July 7 stood at approximately 118 USD per barrel for diesel and 97 USD per barrel for gasoline.

For diesel fuels, the fund increased compensation for B7 to 2.90 baht per liter, resulting in a retail price of 34.94 baht per liter, while B20 compensation rose to 8.46 baht per liter at a retail price of 29.94 baht per liter. Premium diesel carries a collection rate of 1.50 baht per liter.

For gasoline and gasohol products, collection rates were reduced to 7.99 baht per liter for 95 octane gasoline (43.93 baht retail), 0.42 baht per liter for Gasohol 95 (34.94 baht retail), and 0.42 baht per liter for Gasohol 91 (34.57 baht retail). E20 gasohol received increased compensation of 3.71 baht per liter (29.94 baht retail), while E85 gasohol compensation rose to 4.65 baht per liter (25.88 baht retail).

These adjustments immediately reduce living costs for citizens while improving industrial sector operations. The fuel fund will absorb approximately 213.91 million baht in net daily expenses.

Energy Minister Eknath Prom-On, chair of the Energy Policy Committee, confirmed the Cabinet's directive to reduce fuel prices as much as possible in line with declining global crude oil prices. The committee invoked emergency fuel shortage legislation and approved a retail price ceiling not exceeding 35 baht per liter for gasohol and fast-spinning diesel, delegating rate adjustments to the Fuel Fund Management Committee.