Bangkok Governor Chatchatchai Sittipan announced the launch of a new safety reporting menu on the Traffy Fondue app, enabling the public to report establishments with safety risks and urging visitors to identify emergency exits before entering venues. He acknowledged that Bangkok businesses face complex regulations with notable loopholes, and that even inspected establishments sometimes revert to unsafe practices once operations resume. Sittipan emphasized that public participation is crucial to identifying safety problems and that citizens—including employees—can report concerns anonymously to help authorities improve venue safety standards. He reminded the public that the first action when visiting an establishment should be to locate the emergency exit and familiarize themselves with the route, stressing that widespread vigilance from multiple observers helps uncover more safety issues.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Nippon Steel Corporation executives to discuss upgrading Thailand’s steel sector toward green industry standards, while reinforcing industrial product qua...

On July 16, 2569, visitors continued visiting Wat Luang Por Pak Daeng in Ban Yai Subdistrict, Muang District, Nakhon Nayok Province, to pay respects to the revered Luang Por Pak Daeng statue and seek blessings for luck, business success, and trouble resolution. Pilgrims presented offerings, paid homage to the golden Thao Wessuwanna Buddha image, released fish as merit-making, and paid respects to an ancient boat. They also peered into the sacred water basin set up by temple staff to spot lottery numbers ahead of the July 16 draw, with numbers including 9, 4, 2, 1, and 9 reported.

Wat Phramani is another over-100-year-old temple where the sacred Luang Por Pak Daeng Buddha image draws devoted worshippers who present offerings of bananas, betel nuts, garlands, and red water to seek blessings. The statue is prominently displayed in the temple's ordination hall.

PhraTeepwatchiphromakun (Luang Por Tung Vajasidhis), the provincial ecclesiastical officer and abbot, said he hoped all devotees would achieve success in their wishes and encouraged them to create merit, as goodness eventually returns to those who practice it.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has officially launched the "Chiang Mai Prototype" project, a strategic initiative designed to transform Chiang Mai into a world-class sustainable destination. ...

Phuket authorities have launched a major crackdown on illegal jet ski operations, seizing 23 unregistered vessels and imposing fines of up to 10,000 baht per boat to strengthen maritime safety and restore tourist confidence. On July 16, Adul Ralugmun, director of the Phuket branch of the Regional Port Authority, ordered vessel inspector Theeraphong Pannakanok and port authority staff to conduct joint patrols with marine police across land and water areas under their jurisdiction, after receiving instructions to urgently address jet ski service problems and enforce laws rigorously.

The inspections resulted in 23 violations of operating boats without proper licenses, a breach of Section 9 of the Boat Navigation Act in Thai Waters. All offenders received maximum penalties of 10,000 baht as prescribed by law.

The Phuket Port Authority confirmed it will continue monitoring and enforcing maritime regulations to elevate safety standards for sea tourism, protect travelers, and ensure jet ski services throughout Phuket operate strictly within legal requirements.

UNESCO and Thailand’s Equitable Education Fund (EEF) have signed a new memorandum of understanding in Bangkok to strengthen regional cooperation on equitable education across ASEAN and partner count...