Thailand's anti-corruption coordination committee (NACC) held its first meeting of 2569 on July 23 at Government House, where Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilthamphant announced the establishment of a new subcommittee on corruption and bribery in the public sector. Pradorn Prissananantakul, minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office, will chair the panel, with the Digital Economy and Society Ministry serving as co-members. The committee approved a "One Department, One Transparent, Zero Gray" transparency project for submission to the cabinet and discussed comprehensive anti-corruption measures, including new legislation targeting those involved in procurement fraud—whether as perpetrators, users, or supporters. The panel also emphasized upgrading public sector service standards through technology, with the Office of the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission spearheading efforts. Pakorn reiterated the government's commitment to resolving corruption comprehensively and confirmed work on a new Facilitation Act, initially targeting the hotel and café sectors. Chamber of Commerce President Poj Aramwattananont praised the government's serious commitment and the committee's clear policy direction, particularly the transparency initiative. He noted the need for clearer public communication about the Facilitation Act and urged faster implementation through regulatory adjustments at the departmental level.

Attawit Lak Jamroon, chief executive of BKS (Bus Transport Company Limited), announced that BKS is inviting the public to travel by public bus during the long weekend holiday in late July 2025 to support domestic economic stimulus through spending on transportation, accommodation, restaurants, and local goods. This helps generate income and distribute money to local entrepreneurs nationwide, in line with government and Transport Ministry policy.

The company is prepared to serve travelers during the continuous holiday period including the King's Birthday (July 28), Asahna Bucha Day, and Buddhist Lent Day between July 25–30, 2025. The operator expects an average of 100,000 passengers daily traveling both directions and has deployed an average of 6,200 bus trips per day—using both company-operated and contract buses—to meet passenger demand and prevent anyone from being left behind.

Safety is a priority. The company has instructed staff and contract operators to conduct strict vehicle inspection protocols, ensuring all buses and safety equipment are checked before service. Drivers must get adequate rest, undergo drug and alcohol testing (zero tolerance), maintain speed limits, and follow traffic laws. On long-distance routes exceeding four hours, two drivers are assigned per bus.

BKS has also deployed staff at all terminals nationwide to facilitate services and ensure passenger safety, while coordinating with relevant agencies for smooth traffic management. The public is urged to plan travel in advance and book tickets ahead of time. Passengers are asked to wear seatbelts throughout their journey for safety and to build confidence in public transportation.

For travel information and ticket reservations, contact the website https://tcl99web.transport.co.th, the BKS E-Ticket app, Facebook (BKS), Line (@BKS99), ticket counters nationwide, or call 02-936-2841–48.

Thailand's National Energy Policy Committee has approved a 2.40 baht per liter reduction in diesel prices at refineries from July 24 to August 15, 2025, drawing on surplus refining profits to relieve living cost pressures on consumers and reduce strain on the oil fund. Energy Minister Eknath Phromphanthum announced that the decision covers high-speed diesel in all grades—B0, B7, and B20—and aims to ensure fair cost transfer to consumers while maintaining the country's energy stability. The committee assessed global oil prices and refining costs during early July 2025 and found continued refining surpluses despite ongoing market volatility. Using criteria established by the fuel price committee, officials calculated the surplus from refining between July 1–15 at approximately 3,892 million baht based on assumed daily fuel consumption of 91.03 million liters, which will now be applied as a price reduction at refineries for high-speed diesel.

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At 11:40 a.m. on July 23 at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Chaovangitkul addressed the case of Yingluck Shinawatra and the iLaw project director, who had posted a request urging Bhumjaithai Party members and nine senators accused in a Senate selection controversy—including Anutin—not to file defamation suits or pursue cases in distant jurisdictions or report matters to police. Smiling, the PM responded that "they have no right; it is a matter for the accused." When asked about opposition calls for leniency toward those investigating the claims, Anutin smiled again and said, "My heart is more generous than anyone else's. Saiyai Noi's heart is already generous; everyone knows that." Anutin confirmed he will proceed with full legal action, calling it his personal right, noting that each accused party acts independently without coordination and that anyone wishing to protect themselves against false accusations has the law available to them.