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."

A Chinese student turned heads at his graduation ceremony on July 8, 2025, when 24-year-old Jin Yianwei from Xi'an Traffic Engineering Institute in Shaanxi Province walked across the stage carrying a pole laden with over 70 marathon and long-distance running medals, with additional medals draped around his neck. The auditorium erupted in applause and cheers from faculty and fellow students.

Yianwei began competing in marathons in 2021, despite not being a sports major. He trained rigorously, running an average of 15 kilometers daily. Over the past two years, he accumulated over 7,835 kilometers in total distance, won his first marathon championship in 2023, and captured a gold medal in the 5,000-meter run at the 42nd Shaanxi Province University Athletic Competition.

He revealed that running wasn't merely a passion but also a way to earn prize money to help ease his family's financial burden, as his parents worked tirelessly to support him. He devoted himself to covering expenses during his studies and did not return home during family holidays over the past three years, dedicating his time to training and competing across the country.

Yianwei admitted there were moments he considered giving up, but he constantly reminded himself "just one more step" to help him cross the finish line each time. He left fellow runners with the message: "Your sweat and efforts will never be wasted."

After graduation, he plans to join China's rural volunteer development program. Internet users widely praised his achievement, with many commenting that his medals are worth more than a thesis, and that marathon runners understand the true effort behind each medal.

After completing his previous mission, Ko (played by Krathing Khunnrong Pratestratan) discovers certain truths about Risa (played by Kao Supassara Tancharat) and realizes his own involvement in her hardship deeply troubles him. But a new challenge awaits, and when Admin calls the entire team of eight back together, they receive a bigger assignment: to con money from Maem (played by Pearl Thanyadtanats Wongwatsadipapa), a young businesswoman running a multi-level marketing scheme to dismantle Louis's (played by Ball Asanai Tianthong) business network. When Jao Hong (played by Suy Srachart Sahatdanachai) learns that Maem is someone with a past connection, he immediately accepts the mission.

For the second operation, Mongkol (played by Nattapat Wikaiyaroongroach) attempts to infiltrate and build rapport with Maem by discussing business, but the plan fails. The team devises a new strategy where Phayak (played by Gerick Chiller) disguises himself as "Mr. Anderson," an Italian businessman, to go clubbing with Ko and his secretary. Meanwhile, Risa and Angpao (played by Bolshon Thanwattana Chiaoraam) go undercover as network participants at Maem's company seminar to gather intelligence. As everything proceeds according to plan, Peter (played by Phassakorn Bunyawornmethi), an important assistant, suddenly becomes suspicious and distrustful of Phayak, attempting to warn Maem and causing a heated confrontation.

Police are expanding their investigation into a cargo delivery network after a female officer was deceived into transporting cannabis to China hidden inside canned containers. The officer's headquarters has now established an investigation committee.

The Narcotics Suppression Command (ONCB) is investigating an international drug trafficking operation that exploited delivery workers as tools for smuggling. This case is one of several under investigation, separate from the "Mina Air" case.

The incident occurred in early January 2026 when a female petty officer hired to transport 30 cans traveled from Suvarnabhumi Airport to China before being arrested by Chinese customs officials. Hidden cannabis was discovered inside the containers, and she was detained for approximately two months of investigation. Chinese prosecutors subsequently ruled not to prosecute, as evidence confirmed she was a victim of the cargo delivery network and was unaware of the hidden cannabis in the items she had accepted. She was returned to Thailand in March.

On July 8, 2026, National Police Office spokesperson Pol. Gen. Trairongpol Phiwphon revealed that both ONCB and the officer's affiliated agency are currently investigating the facts and taking appropriate action. Preliminary findings show the victim hired the delivery service through a cargo delivery Facebook page while traveling in China before being arrested when Chinese officials discovered hidden cannabis in her belongings.

Pol. Gen. Trairongpol stated that this case reflects how international drug trafficking operations have adapted their tactics by using social media as a contact channel, hiring through cargo delivery pages or unfamiliar individuals to deceive people into illegally transporting items. He warned the public against accepting deliveries or hiring to transport others' items abroad, even for minimal compensation, as they may become tools of criminal networks and face prosecution under the laws of destination countries.

Regarding case developments, Pol. Gen. Trairongpol said it is too early to conclude whether the female officer knew about the hidden drugs, as a thorough investigation by relevant agencies is pending. Case proceedings follow the laws and jurisdiction of the country where the incident occurred.

The National Police Office's affiliated agency has conducted disciplinary fact-checking and confirmed that if any misconduct by police personnel is found, both disciplinary and criminal action will be taken decisively, in line with the National Police Commander's policy that commendable police conduct should be praised while misconduct must be addressed firmly through both disciplinary and criminal proceedings.

When asked about additional protective measures for police personnel, Pol. Gen. Trairongpol noted that police officers already face stricter disciplinary regulations than ordinary civil servants and must be mindful of adhering strictly to these standards.

Reports indicate that the Police Hospital, the officer's affiliated agency, has established a fact-checking committee, while ONCB is investigating the source of the cannabis hidden in the cans and those behind the operation.