On July 7, 2025, the Office of Fiscal Policy director Winit Wisetsuwanphum announced the results of the eighth meeting of the Public Welfare Committee for Grassroots Economy and Society. The committee approved preliminary registration and qualification assessment results for the 2025 National Welfare Card registration program, and authorized adding a new target group. The Interior Ministry identified 5,383,393 vulnerable people without existing welfare cards during field registration from June 4-21, 2025, who will now be processed for eligibility checks.

Key changes to 2025 welfare card criteria include:

1. Eliminating the parental support tax deduction criterion: The program will no longer disqualify people whose income-earning family members claimed parental care expenses as tax deductions.

2. Adjusting the 100,000-baht debt threshold to exclude agricultural loans: Following the Bank of Thailand's recommendation presented to the cabinet on June 2, 2025, the debt limit will not count agricultural credit. Agricultural loans differ from standard loans as they are seasonal and sometimes provide disaster relief, and therefore may not reflect actual financial capacity or wealth status the way other debts do.

Additionally, the Finance Ministry is considering allowing current welfare card holders who lose eligibility under 2025 criteria to access the Thai Helps Thai Plus (60/40) program for two months (August 1 – September 30, 2025), since they were ineligible during the original registration period.

The changes will be submitted to the cabinet for consideration before the results are announced as scheduled on July 17, 2025.

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has announced that Lee Kang-In, South Korea's midfield star, is set to join Atletico Madrid in Spain's La Liga. The 25-year-old midfielder is a cornerstone player for the current South Korean national team and is departing Paris Saint-Germain from France's Ligue 1. According to Romano, the player will transfer to Real Madrid following a completed agreement between both clubs. The transfer is valued at approximately 40 million euros, with personal contract terms already finalized. Should the move materialize, Lee Kang-In will return to Spanish football for another spell, having previously played for Valencia and Mallorca.

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni says this World Cup is more competitive than ever, with no clear title favorite. The defending champions advanced to the Round of 16 to face Egypt on Tuesday after narrowly defeating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time during the group stage. Argentina won all three group matches, but the tight match against Cape Verde showed the increased parity in the tournament. Scaloni explained that the World Cup is challenging for everyone, with no obvious favorite like in previous tournaments and different environmental conditions affecting play. He noted that most players are fatigued from playing many matches, which may explain why performance levels haven't matched expectations. Even the four or five main contenders haven't performed as anticipated before the tournament. Despite the declining standards throughout the competition, Scaloni expressed satisfaction with Argentina's results. "Argentina's performance is at an acceptable level," he said. "We've won all four matches, and I think that's reason enough to be pleased. Though we're winning, there's always room for improvement."

As the new month gets underway, astrologer Mor Chang Thosaporn is rushing to warn two zodiac signs about financial matters. He cautions, "These zodiac signs need to hold their money tight this period." Mor Chang warns that both signs face a risk of unexpected expenses hitting them in quick succession. "Don't rush into shopping at the start of the month, because this month brings unexpected expenses coming in waves," he advises. "Plan your finances carefully so your wallet won't take a beating later." The two zodiac signs to watch are Aquarius (born February 13 - March 14) and Libra (born October 18 - November 16).

On July 7, 2569, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rainfall in northern, northeastern, and eastern regions over the next 24 hours due to a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam and moderate southwest monsoon winds. Residents in eastern areas of the Northeast and East regions are warned of potential flash flooding and flash floods, particularly in hillside areas and low-lying zones near water channels. The Andaman Sea's upper section and upper Gulf of Thailand will experience moderate winds with waves around 2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea has 1-2 meter waves. Thunderstorm areas may see waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are advised to navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm zones. Northern region: 40% thunderstorms with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, and Phetchabun; temperatures 23-25°C minimum, 31-35°C maximum; southwest winds 10-20 km/h. Northeast: 60% thunderstorms with heavy rain in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Chaiyaphum, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani; temperatures 23-25°C minimum, 29-35°C maximum; southwest winds 10-20 km/h. Central region: 40% thunderstorms mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi; temperatures 23-27°C minimum, 34-36°C maximum; southwest winds 10-25 km/h. Eastern region: 60% thunderstorms with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat; temperatures 23-28°C minimum, 30-34°C maximum; southwest winds 20-35 km/h; waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Southern region (east coast): 30% thunderstorms mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Yala, and Narathiwat; temperatures 23-25°C minimum, 32-37°C maximum. From Surat Thani northward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, 1-2 meter waves offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms. From Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: southwest winds 15-30 km/h, approximately 1 meter waves, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms. Southern region (west coast): 20% thunderstorms mainly in Ranong and Phang Nga; temperatures 24-26°C minimum, 32-35°C maximum. From Phuket northward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, approximately 2 meter waves, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms. From Krabi southward: southwest winds 15-35 km/h.

Two-time MVP basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially left the Milwaukee Bucks to join the Miami Heat. The Heat have signed the 31-year-old star alongside Bobby Portis, according to BBC. The Milwaukee Bucks will receive Tyler Herro, Kole Alebur, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kostas Antetokounmpo from the Heat in return. Giannis was drafted by the Bucks in 2023 before becoming the franchise's biggest star and leading the team to win the NBA championship in 2021.