Agriculture Minister Suriya Chungrungreung announced that following successful negotiations between Thailand and Malaysia on controlling exports of five Thai shrimp species and importing Malaysian groupfish, Thailand is now proposing to open markets for beef and pork exports to Malaysia. Malaysia has responded positively and is prepared to approve these products once they meet sanitary standards and disease control requirements.

In exchange, Malaysia has requested permission to export chicken feet to Thailand. The Thai side views this as a fair trade exchange, noting that if both countries can implement sanitary standards correctly and efficiently, it will benefit both nations' agricultural exports. However, the standard inspection process must remain rigorous to meet both countries' food safety requirements. While the procedures are time-consuming and require careful attention, if both parties collaborate to accelerate the process, it will significantly speed up the expansion of agricultural trade between the two countries.

On July 2, 2569 at 12:55 p.m., Prime Minister Anuthon Chanyawong and Interior Minister addressed progress in investigating corruption in local government civil service exams. He stated that multiple agencies, including the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry, were being consulted that afternoon to report investigation findings on exam cheating. "Whoever is involved will be punished," he said, emphasizing this applies to everyone without exception.

Addressing claims he was unaware of the issue since his father's administration through his own tenure, the PM defended his record: "My father had no problems with district officer exams. As for myself, I asked why we didn't know about the cheating after years in office—because we did know. I was the first to cancel the exams. After that, for three years when I was away, there were no exams. Yet they claim it's because I was in office that exams stopped over the past two years."

He clarified that while exam administration is a departmental matter, procedures must be correct. "The reason I'm involved now is because things aren't being done properly. I signed an MOU with seven agencies when I cancelled exams two years ago—how can anyone say I'm not taking action?" he asked.

When asked if Interior Ministry personnel were involved, the PM said the investigation had progressed to financial scrutiny, implying involvement was evident. Regarding whether this constituted an organized corruption scheme, he confirmed it was.

The PM explained he had ordered that no unqualified candidates be hired, but when the Civil Service Commission voted to accept over 20 local government appointees, with only the Interior Ministry objecting, the decision stood. "If damages occur later from their decision, they must take responsibility. I did my duty in prevention; now I'll do my duty in prosecution by finding those responsible," he stated.

When asked if a system overhaul was necessary given corruption in nearly every exam venue, the PM said: "If the truth emerges and investigation results come out, we'll need a major review. If we can clean it up, we will. This is a large-scale process, not something that ends once we make arrests today."

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul praised the appointment of Vira Theerapatthanon to the special committee reviewing the 2570 fiscal budget bill. Speaking at Government House on July 2, 2569, Anutin said he does not need to approve such parliamentary matters, as these are decided by parliament through its own processes. Regarding whether Vira's involvement will improve government budget explanations, the PM noted that Vira is an experienced person who came through parliamentary procedures, and the executive branch views it positively to have knowledgeable, courageous, and critical-minded individuals who can help protect national interests. However, Anutin acknowledged he was unable to closely follow the committee's proceedings due to official duties in France, where time zone differences made it difficult to keep up.

An 11-year-old boy with special needs stole a pickup truck and crashed it into a Buddhist monastic procession in Mukdahan province, killing eight monks and injuring 13 others. The collision occurred on July 2, 2026, along Ban Na Sinuan Road in Mueang District. Among the fatalities was the father of popular singer Oy Saeng Sil, who confirmed his death on social media. Saeng Sil shared a group photo of the monks taken at Roi Phra Phutthbat Phumirom Temple, identifying her father as the monk seated in the front row on the far right. In her post, she wrote: "One of the monks in the news is my father. He has passed away." The announcement has garnered significant expressions of sympathy from the public.

Prime Minister Anutin Chaiyawongsa addressed rumors of internal discord within the Bhumjaithai Party on July 2 at Government House, stating the party secretary already responded that the matter involves family relations. When asked for clarification, Anutin refused, saying there was no need to explain since party members had previously changed their names to 'Netin' and 'Anuwin.' He told reporters not to dwell on non-issues. Pressed on whether the relationship remained solid, Anutin replied cryptically that "it doesn't need translation." When asked about lower-ranking party members' conflicts, the Prime Minister laughed and remarked that whenever he says the leadership isn't quarreling, people claim subordinates are. He sarcastically challenged party members to try bickering, noting that many have already faced criticism and mockery, and joked that several have been "roasted." When asked whether he was confident the party had no internal contradictions, Anutin referenced his previous answer, mentioning that on one occasion about four to five members had been "roasted," and invited reporters to ask who specifically.

On July 2, 2569 at Parliament House, Rom Rangsiman, a Pheu Thai party list MP and chair of the House legal, justice, and human rights committee, disclosed that the committee would review progress in the attempted shooting of Narathiwat MP Kamlasak Leevamao of the Palang Pracharath party. The weapon used was found to belong to the Royal Thai Navy. The Narathiwat provincial prosecutor was invited to brief the committee. Rom said he would question reports that some key figures in the case may receive non-prosecution orders.

Rom noted the case involves a separate controversy: mobile phone carriers sending over 2 million subscriber numbers to Regional Police Region 9 nightly. His investigation found that even the deputy commander overseeing the fact-finding could not access this data, suggesting the numbers were being retained—allegedly to address security or crime problems, yet without practical application.

Rom questioned the legal basis for holding 2 million phone numbers. While officials cited the Emergency Decree, Rom pointed out the decree does not apply nationwide, raising questions about collecting data from non-emergency areas. Officials also cited regulations from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), though those rules require carriers to retain subscriber data themselves—creating further complications for the three southern border provinces.

When asked if he feared the case would be truncated, Rom expressed concern that small-time perpetrators would be arrested while masterminds escaped detection. While those arrested would face charges, he stressed the investigation must identify who orchestrated the shooting. The illegal use of Navy weapons—state property—must be urgently resolved, he said, warning that failure would undermine public confidence in justice and worsen instability in the southern border region. Rom emphasized the need for serious investigation and expressed hope that reports of non-prosecution orders prove untrue, as the case is too significant.