At 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2026, Sirinath Tray Scott (also known as Tray Samuthorn) arrived at Phra Khanong Civil Court with his private attorney, Benjama Aphaiwong, to monitor the court's review of his mother's petition to withdraw the ingratitude lawsuit. After the hearing at 11:00 a.m., Tray gave an interview declining to comment about his mother, instead expressing gratitude to society and all good citizens who have supported him, saying he now has parents, siblings, and supporters throughout the country. He emphasized that today's outcome resulted from collective love and social change, not from a change of heart. When asked about future property division discussions, Tray said he does not dare claim victory, viewing the situation as something that should never have happened in the first place. He stressed he is not an ungrateful person but rather grateful to others, his country, and his environmental work. He noted that although his mother withdrew the lawsuit, his life remains shattered—he has no home and no security—and questioned whether this constitutes justice. Tray stated there have been no clear discussions yet regarding asset recovery, and he only learned of the withdrawal through the media. Regarding inheritance matters, he has received no clarity from his mother but views inheritance as merely one aspect of injustice, with the main issue being the criminal case against Pai. He called on family members who claim to love him to testify on his behalf. Regarding his own criminal complaint against Pai, Tray said preparations are underway and he is considering which method to file. He expressed hope for a family council meeting soon, as he has been fighting this battle for two full months. When asked about the merits of a family council, he said he would share details after meeting but wants to separate himself and live his own life. Tray became emotional and thanked society for giving him more than any child could ask for—the experience of family, smiles, aunts, siblings, and encouragement everywhere he goes. He expressed hope that his future will be better. His attorney, Benjama Aphaiwong, noted that their petition includes four witnesses addressing multiple issues including statute of limitations, land deeds, and testimony.

Thailand's women's volleyball team will kick off their Week 3 matches in the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL 2026) against the United States today at 1:30 p.m. Bangkok time.

The Week 3 tournament takes place in Osaka, Japan from July 8-12, 2026. Thailand is grouped with the United States, Japan (hosts), Brazil, and Turkey.

Thailand opens against the USA on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Bangkok time. The match will be broadcast live on Monomax.

Through eight matches so far, Thailand has posted a 2-6 record with 9 points, sitting 14th in the standings. The United States leads with a 7-1 record and 20 points.

Actress June Kasama brought her 14-year-old son Aokga Nakara Silachai to a TDH Dental clinic event, where she addressed his recent comments on a podcast about wanting a wife and children in the future. June said she doesn't object to him having a family eventually, but emphasized he should be ready in every way—financially stable, mature enough, and old enough. She noted he's still young and should focus on school first, though she allows him to have female friends and go to the mall as long as he keeps her informed. When asked about her concerns, June mentioned she worries he might encounter older women who could take advantage of his youth and inexperience. She clarified this was a hypothetical scenario. Aokga admitted he was partly joking about wanting a wife and children, though he does enjoy being around kids. June maintains a balanced approach: she won't forbid him from dating or having relationships, but expects him to prioritize his education and personal development during his teenage years. She noted she had her first child at 19, so waiting until he's older and more mature is important.

Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek revealed that the World Bank's latest report on Gross National Income (GNI) for various countries, including Thailand and ASEAN members, shows Thailand remains among the region's strongest economies. GNI measures the total income earned by a country's citizens and businesses through work, production, business operations, and investments both domestically and abroad, serving as a key indicator for assessing national development levels and overall economic size.

According to World Bank data, Thailand's GNI in 2025 stood at $562.095 billion, an increase of approximately $49.606 billion from 2024, placing it among the highest in ASEAN. Among eleven ASEAN nations ranked by 2025 GNI, Indonesia leads with $1.407 trillion, followed by Thailand at $562.095 billion, the Philippines at $559.930 billion, Singapore at $501.837 billion, and Vietnam at $500.206 billion. Malaysia ranks sixth at $455.977 billion, followed by Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, and Timor-Leste.

The spokesperson stated that these figures reflect Thailand's robust economic base across manufacturing, services, tourism, agribusiness, infrastructure, logistics, automotive, electronics, healthcare, and supply chains connected to the broader ASEAN economy. However, the government remains committed to accelerating growth. Under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's economic policies, Thailand aims to transform its existing economic capital into a new economic engine through new investments, clean energy, digital technology, semiconductors, trade, wellness services, and high-value industries.

The government is advancing economic development through close collaboration with the private sector via the Public-Private Cooperation Committee to resolve economic challenges. The committee held its first meeting on June 22, 2025, with a second meeting scheduled for July 8, focusing on tracking private sector proposals, removing economic bottlenecks, and converting Thailand's potential into tangible results. "Our goal is to make Thailand's economy grow faster, reach more people, and increase value by leveraging the country's strengths to drive investment, employment, income, and new opportunities for citizens," the spokesperson said.

On July 8, 2569, Police Major Pattanasak Buphasuwarn ordered the arrest of two men, ages 44 and 28 (names withheld), at a residence on Rama Indra Road in Bangkok's Bueng Kum district. They face charges of coordinated theft at night, property damage, and using vehicles to facilitate robbery.

The investigation began in June when multiple victims in the Noi Lane area reported break-ins. Detectives discovered the criminals deliberately targeted homes displaying sale signs, believing owners were absent long-term, which delayed victim discovery and complicated pursuit.

On June 30, the suspects broke into a home and stole computers, phones, 12 bags of jasmine rice, facial scanning equipment, and other valuables. CCTV footage revealed three perpetrators using a white-red Honda Click motorcycle and a blue Honda Wave.

Under interrogation, both suspects confessed to three coordinated burglaries targeting vacant homes with sale signs. They stored stolen goods at one suspect's residence before gradually selling items to buy methamphetamine for personal use. Authorities transferred the case to Khok Khram Police Station for prosecution and continue pursuing the third fugitive.

Thailand's underwater synchronized swimming team is fielding an entirely new lineup for the 20th Asian Games. The Thailand Aquatic Sports Association sent the team for intensive training in Europe, with the goal of winning championships and returning to compete in the 2026 Asian Age Group Championship in Thailand.

The team of 13 athletes and four coaches trained in Italy for one month starting April 7, 2026, competing across Europe to improve their technical skills, physical conditioning, and modernize their performance to meet international standards. The Thai team achieved outstanding results, winning championships in Brescia, Italy, Hungary's national championship, and Switzerland's youth championship.

Secretary-General Thanawich Thossakul explained that the federation sent this new generation of athletes to Europe to gain experience, as most are rising stars representing the future of Thai underwater synchronized swimming. The association will evaluate their progress at the 2026 Asian Age Group Championship, hosting the event in Thailand from July 17-25, 2026. For the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan (September 19-October 4, 2026), the federation aims for improved results compared to previous performances.

Coach Yanani Chatrungrukkul noted that after the 33rd SEA Games last year, the senior team fully retired, requiring younger athletes aged 13-15, who are previous SEA Games champions, to move up to the senior level. Training began in February at the Thai National Sports Authority pool in Huamark. "For the 20th Asian Games, we cannot guarantee what the results will be because the athletes still lack experience competing at international level," the coach said. "It will be difficult to win medals against China, Japan, Kazakhstan, and other stronger nations, but overall performance must be better than before."