Defense Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's deputy General Adul Bunyatharmcharoen disputes Cambodia's allegation that Thai soldiers threw explosives causing Cambodian troop injuries, suggesting they may have stepped on existing mines instead. Speaking at Royal Thai Air Force headquarters on July 6, General Adul said the exact cause of the incident cannot be confirmed, but there is a possibility Cambodian troops stepped on mines already present in the area. He emphasized Thailand maintains strict control measures, clear rules of engagement, close command oversight, and forces ready to defend national sovereignty, all operating under the ceasefire agreement from December 27, 2024.

Regarding diplomatic resolution, General Adul noted that Thailand and Cambodia are inseparable, but the current situation stems from Cambodia linking border issues to internal politics. Thailand's priority is building public confidence in the government's ability to protect sovereignty and ensure border residents' safety through coordinated national efforts.

On the sediment-trapping dam near Ban Hat Lek in Trat province, built by Cambodian private interests, General Adul acknowledged it is located in Cambodian territory and has created a port for tourist boats. However, the dam causes problems as sediment accumulation leads to seawater erosion of Thailand's Ban Hat Lek coastline. He said the two countries must discuss solutions, noting the issue has persisted since 1998 and he has already inspected the site.

When asked if UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982) mechanisms should be used, General Adul agreed, noting the dam is outside Thai territory and just 300 meters from the maritime boundary marker 71. He acknowledged concerns about threats to Thailand's maritime sovereignty and emphasized discussions are needed once conditions improve. Regarding Cambodia's leader Hun Sen ordering the dam not be dismantled, General Adul said he had no comment.

SA KAEO – On July 5, 2026, Thai soldiers arrested 11 people, including foreign nationals and one Thai citizen, after they illegally crossed into Thailand through a natural border crossing from Cambodia. The group claimed they fled jobs linked to online businesses after not receiving the wages they had been promised.

Troops from Burapha Task Force, together with Khok Sung Task Force and other security agencies, were conducting a border patrol when they spotted the suspects crossing a natural passage near boundary markers 41-42 in Ban Ang Sila, Non Mak Mun subdistrict, Khok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province.

Authorities detained all 11 suspects, identified as seven Bangladeshi nationals, one Chinese national, two Vietnamese nationals, and one Thai national. None carried passports or identification documents.

During questioning, the suspects said they had worked for about three months at a restaurant and online sales business in Poipet, Cambodia. A Chinese contact known as "Mr. Sunwia" had promised them US$200 daily wages, but they never received payment. They also cited intensified Cambodian crackdowns on foreign nationals as their reason for fleeing.

The suspects paid 8,000 baht each to a human smuggling network for their return to Thailand. They were driven from Poipet to the border, where three Cambodian guides led them through the natural crossing. Border patrol officers intercepted the group while the guides escaped.

All 11 suspects were transferred to Khok Sung Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are investigating to identify and prosecute smuggling network members and others involved.

Commerce Ministry Deputy Director Nattiya Sujinda announced that June 2025's Consumer Price Index reached 102.85, up 2.42 percent from June 2024, driven by higher domestic fuel prices that increased public transportation costs. Prepared foods like curry rice and stir-fried noodles have seen widespread price hikes with no downward trend expected. Non-food and beverage categories rose 3.31 percent from fuel and transport costs, while food and non-alcoholic beverages climbed 1.03 percent due to prepared foods and rice price increases. Core inflation excluding fresh food and energy jumped to 1.23 percent from May's 0.92 percent, bringing second-quarter inflation to 2.70 percent and six-month average inflation to 1.08 percent.

Sujinda forecast third-quarter inflation will accelerate to 2.79 percent and fourth-quarter to 3.02 percent, citing persistent single-dish meal price increases despite falling oil prices, as vendors face accumulated costs. Small vendors particularly need to raise prices 5-10 baht per meal or 10-20 percent, she explained. Full-year inflation is projected between 1.5-2.5 percent with a midpoint of 2 percent, assuming GDP growth of 1.5-2.5 percent, Dubai crude at $80-90 per barrel, and the baht at 32-33 per dollar.

The Commerce Ministry Secretary-General has instructed provincial commerce offices to monitor single-dish meal prices in their areas and address any unjustified price gouging.

The Judicial Commission unanimously approved the appointment of Veeraphong Sudavongse, Vice President of the Supreme Court, to serve as the 52nd President of the Supreme Court effective October 1, 2025. The commission held its important meeting on July 6, 2025, to consider judicial appointments and transfers scheduled for October 1, 2025. Following this approval, the Office of the Judiciary will proceed with submitting the appointment to the Royal Palace for formal endorsement.

Sudavongse holds a Bachelor of Laws from Ramkhamhaeng University and a Thai legal certificate from the Institute of Law Studies. His significant career positions include: Chief Judge of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court, Chief Judge of Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Court, Deputy Head of the Drug Cases Division in the Appeals Court, Director of the Moral and Ethical Misconduct Criminal Court Division 5, Head of the Consumer Cases Division in the Appeals Court Region 1, Director of the Central Moral and Ethical Misconduct Criminal Court Division, Supreme Court Judge, Head Judge Panel in the Supreme Court, and President of Region 5 Appeals Court.

He has also served in special capacities including membership on the Judicial Commission as a Supreme Court Commissioner, and has chaired committees on protecting citizens' rights and freedoms, judicial research, case management studies, and judicial system development.

Nakhon Si Thammarat — Culture Minister Sabida Thaiset inspected Wat Phra Mahathat Wormahavihar in Nakhon Si Thammarat province on July 6 to prepare for its World Heritage listing. She met with officials from the Fine Arts Department, provincial authorities, and relevant agencies, including Fine Arts Department Director Panom Boonboonchoti and Provincial Governor Somchai Lehlamnoi.

After the meeting, Thaiset disclosed that the World Heritage Center has invited Thailand to participate in the 48th ordinary session of the World Heritage Committee, scheduled for July 19-29 in Busan, South Korea. The temple will be proposed for World Heritage status based on its outstanding universal value (OUV), demonstrating the fusion of Hindu Brahmanical, Mahayana Buddhist, and Theravada Buddhist religions across Central and Southeast Asia.

The temple exhibits art and architecture, religious traditions, and local influences that shaped regional structures and meets World Heritage criteria. It reflects Hindu, Mahayana, and Theravada Buddhist influences with prototypes from Pala art in Nalanda, Central Java, Lanka, and Mon influences from Myanmar, affecting religious structures throughout Thailand, Malaysia, and elsewhere.

Thaiset expressed satisfaction that, if approved, Wat Phra Mahathat Wormahavihar would become the first World Heritage site in Southern Thailand. The Fine Arts Department and Nakhon Si Thammarat province are preparing grand celebrations throughout July.

Before formal approval, historical exhibitions about the temple and its World Heritage nomination process will be displayed, with public celebrations scheduled for July 26-27. Events include Buddhist chanting, Dharma recitation, cultural performances including Manora dance, multimedia light and sound shows depicting temple legends, and illumination of the pagoda.

The city will be decorated under the theme "Wat Phra Mahathat Wormahavihar: Faith and City, World Heritage and Humanity." Post-approval celebrations will include panel discussions, Khon dance performances, local cultural shows, and Loy Krathong ceremonies. Discussions also covered management of the World Heritage site and status reporting.

An unexpected accident occurs at a construction site during an inspection by Chao Sua Pinyao (Nong Tongsak) and Nathi (Tao Setha Phong). Episode 22 airs Monday, July 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. on Channel One 31. In Episode 23 (Tuesday, July 7), character Saai (Yuki Hai Thongkham) learns a hidden truth from her past spanning nearly twenty years while signing with a record label and recording music. Episode 24 (Wednesday, July 8) reveals that Nathi is being stalked by an unknown person, while Taew (Noo Lek Thitinunt) brings him to visit his father Chalad (Phu Thridtid Prom Bandal). In Episode 25 (Thursday, July 9), after an audio clip of a murder plot leaks, Danai (Puri Hiranyapruks) devises an escape plan. Ploy (Ying Ying Srucha) warns Tad (Chirayuth Uang Vanich) in prison that he may become a scapegoat, while Chao Sua Pinyao suffers severe stress and loses consciousness, requiring ICU admission.