On July 11, 2025, Lalida Periyawiwattana, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is committed to preventing corruption and fraud in Thailand's civil registration system. The Interior Ministry has accelerated measures to crack down on fraudulent child registration, closing loopholes exploited by international criminal networks that grant Thai nationality to foreign children before using it to acquire property, conduct business, or launder money through Thai citizens.

Deputy Interior Minister Palpeer Suwarnchuay announced the expansion of operations against marriage fraud and false child recognition, uncovering a scheme where Thai nationals were hired as "surrogate fathers" to register foreign nationals' children as Thai citizens. Following investigations, the Interior Ministry issued urgent directives to all 878 district registration offices nationwide to strengthen child registration procedures, requiring at least one parent who is a foreign national to appear personally before registration officials. This verification is designed to confirm parentage and prevent document fraud.

Spokesperson Lalida stated that these measures represent enhanced preventive screening to close loopholes in the civil registration system and reduce opportunities for international criminal networks to misuse Thai nationality for property holdings, business ventures, or money laundering through Thai citizens—issues that threaten national security and the country's interests.

Deputy Minister Palpeer confirmed the government will continue system improvements alongside strict law enforcement, applying the principle of "ignoring names, watching behavior." Regardless of whether violators are civilians, foreigners, or state officials, those found involved in wrongdoing will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

"The government addresses root causes, not just prosecuting offenders," said Lalida. "We're closing system loopholes to prevent recurrence, creating transparency in civil registration management, and protecting the country's long-term interests."

The Bua Brisut Foundation presented snacks and a wheelchair to Khao Yai National Park to support staff morale and improve accessibility for elderly visitors on July 10, 2024. Foundation president Thienrat Nawawamavat and her team donated 1,440 packets of sunflower seed snacks valued at 20,000 baht and one wheelchair worth 2,200 baht, totaling 22,200 baht. Park director Chaiyan Huay Nong Thong accepted the donation on behalf of the park.

The snacks will be distributed to park staff as an expression of gratitude for their dedication to protecting and conserving natural resources. The wheelchair will serve elderly and mobility-impaired visitors, ensuring inclusive access to attractions throughout the park and providing emergency assistance to injured or ill tourists.

Foundation president Thienrat stated that the donation reflects the foundation's commitment to supporting park rangers and creating equal opportunities for all to experience nature. The wheelchair donation specifically addresses the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, and those with limited mobility, enabling them to enjoy the forest's natural beauty without barriers. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to build a society of sharing and leaving no one behind.

The Bua Brisut Foundation remains dedicated to conducting public benefit activities and supporting various organizations to improve living standards and create a compassionate, sustainable Thai society.

The Nueua Tae restaurant brand released a statement explaining the cause of delayed employee salary payments and apologizing to all staff members. The company acknowledged a liquidity crisis stemming from accounting system errors that miscalculated actual costs over the past six months, resulting in accumulated losses. Management has initiated measures to secure additional funding and pledged to repay all outstanding wages to employees as quickly as possible while implementing new accounting and financial management systems. The company stated that over its 13-year history, employee welfare has always been the top priority. However, in the past six months, the company faced financial liquidity problems not due to declining sales, but from errors in the internal cost calculation and recording system. Actual costs were higher than calculated, causing cumulative losses that directly impacted liquidity while the company was overhauling its accounting and management systems. The company expressed deep regret about the hardship caused to employees and their families, offering sincere apologies for the delays and concerns created. Management is actively negotiating to bring in additional capital to improve liquidity and promises to repay all accumulated salary arrears to employees completely and as soon as possible. The company is currently accelerating improvements to its cost accounting system, restructuring management, and implementing new financial systems to ensure transparency and prevent such incidents from recurring. Temporarily closed branches will reopen soon with the same high standards of food quality and service. The brand pledged to continue operating with honesty, sincerity, and transparency, delivering the best to all stakeholders. The company thanked staff members for their continued loyalty and support during this crisis period.

Gold prices for July 11, 2026 have increased by 200 baht compared to July 10's closing price, according to the Gold Traders Association. Ornamental gold (96.5%) is selling at 65,800 baht per baht weight. Gold bars are trading at 64,800 baht per baht for buyback and 65,000 baht per baht for selling. Ornamental gold (96.5%) is being bought at 63,505.24 baht per baht and sold at 65,800 baht per baht. Global gold spot prices stand at 4,120.00 US dollars per ounce. Market analysts expect gold to potentially break through 80,000 baht per baht weight when markets open tomorrow, with predictions of a 1,000-2,000 baht increase.

Natália Becker, wife of Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker, posted a heartfelt message to her husband and the Brazilian national team following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Round of 16. Brazil fell to Norway 1-2, ending their World Cup campaign earlier than anticipated. Natália took to social media to share a lengthy post addressing both Brazil's squad and her husband. She emphasized that their family has never viewed wearing the Brazilian jersey as ordinary, and described the difficulty of accepting the team's earlier-than-expected exit from the tournament. Addressing Alisson directly, Natália wrote: "Alisson, we are so proud of you, both on and off the field. Whether you are in the spotlight surrounded by lights and people's eyes, or in moments when no one is watching, you are honest, responsible, calm, humble, and do everything you set out to do excellently. You are a leader and a wonderful example. Whether victory or defeat, we cannot be prouder of you than we already are. We have learned from you, and we will always stand by your side, in good days and difficult days. We love you and admire you more than any words can express. I am grateful for this special journey as a family. We will continue to pursue our dreams with our hearts fixed on Jesus, always giving glory to God."

CP Group is pressing the government to address obstacles and land transfer issues affecting the high-speed rail project connecting three airports, insisting that contract termination is not their primary objective. Srithai Jinasitthikul, CEO of Asia Aero One Company Limited, stated that CP remains committed to advancing this critical national infrastructure project. The main impediment is not the private sector's desire to cancel the contract, but rather multiple unresolved constraints—particularly delays in land handover, which directly impact construction and project financing. The private sector has continuously engaged with the State Railway of Thailand and relevant agencies to resolve land transfer issues, yet certain legal and on-ground limitations cannot be addressed within existing legal frameworks. Many areas, despite being handed over, face restrictions preventing actual construction, such as legal constraints regarding public drainage systems and site conditions requiring multi-agency policy-level intervention. These long-standing problems cannot be resolved by one contracting party alone. Srithai emphasized this is not meant to blame State Railway or any agency, as all parties want the project to proceed. However, upon implementation, constraints have emerged that differ from the original project planning and tender specifications (TOR), requiring joint solutions. Delayed land handover also directly affects project financing, as financial institutions prioritize site readiness and project execution capability. If the site remains unprepared, risk assessment and project fundraising will inevitably suffer. Another factor diverging from TOR and project initiation is passenger volume assumptions for U-Tapao Airport. Originally projecting high growth, current data shows that Suvarnabhumi Airport's capacity expansion has lowered U-Tapao passenger forecasts, significantly impacting the project's financial model—an issue all parties have continuously discussed. The private sector's approach is not contract termination but collaborative efforts with government to overcome obstacles and keep the project moving forward, believing the high-speed rail remains essential for national development. However, should legal, land transfer, or other constraints prove truly irreparable and contract conditions cannot be fulfilled, alternative options per contractual procedures may eventually be considered through mutual discussion—though contract termination is not the primary goal. "What we've consistently pursued is finding solutions together, not ending the project," Srithai stated. "If all parties can resolve these constraints, the project can move forward for the nation's benefit."