Officials from the Yasothon Provincial Anti-Corruption Office, led by director Prakop Mangkang, conducted a site inspection on July 24 to monitor budget spending by the Yasothon Provincial Administrative Organization. The reinforced concrete road project (Route YS.T. 1-0283) connects Ban Mak Mai Village in Khwang district to Ban Phon Mueang in Fa Huan district, Khwang, Yasothon. The project spans 1,120 meters with a width of 6 meters and thickness of 0.15 meters, covering approximately 6,720 square meters, with a budget of 4,989,900 baht. The original contract period runs from May 29 to September 25 (120 days), but no construction work has begun on site as of the inspection, leaving only about two months remaining. This timeline puts the project at significant risk of missing its deadline. The anti-corruption office has notified the provincial administrative organization about the contract management risks and concerns over maintaining construction quality standards given the compressed schedule. Officials have recommended a comprehensive work plan review and stricter staff oversight. The anti-corruption office will continue monitoring project progress until completion.

Police Major Prasakorn Chaitheewiwongse, commander of Plai Bang Station in Nonthaburi Province, received a report from a secondary school in Bangkuwieng Subdistrict, Bangkruwai District, that a Grade 9 boy had fallen through a roof and struck the ground with critical injuries. Emergency responders quickly transported him to hospital.

Initial inspection of the scene showed the tile roof connecting the building sections had a large hole, with wooden debris and broken roof tiles scattered across the ground. The student was rushed to the ICU with serious injuries.

A school teacher explained the accident happened during midday break when the Grade 9 boy climbed onto the old tile roof to retrieve earbuds that had fallen while he was on the phone with his mother. The deteriorated roof, unable to support his weight, collapsed beneath him, and he fell headfirst onto wooden boards below, sustaining critical injuries and convulsions.

Rescue staff immediately took him to hospital ICU. Initial findings indicate a fractured neck. The school has now issued a safety warning to students about the dangers of leaving the building structures.

An adviser to the Thai Bodybuilding and Fitness Association has filed to compete for director-general of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), replacing current chief Dr. Kongsakda Yoddamani. He is the third candidate. The SAT is accepting applications for the position, with submissions available in person or by proxy at the Human Resources Department, 6th floor, SAT, phone 0-2186-7111 ext. 1217 or 7950, from July 15–29, 2026, during business hours (8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.), or by email to hrm@sat.or.th by 4:30 p.m. on July 29, 2026. As of July 24, 2026, Tanpawat Techphuvadon, adviser to the Thai Bodybuilding and Fitness Association, filed as the third candidate, following Siriches Pooltipayan, chairman of the Thai Mixed Martial Arts Association, and Dr. Surawit Loitanakulwat, also known as "Wit Kuan Eim" or "Siao Wit Kuan Eim Bang Rak," a local politician and Bang Rak community worker who filed earlier.

Emminence Group, led by CEO Suchanan Achariyasucha, is expanding its health-tech business to meet surging demand for healthcare innovation. For over 55 years, the company has operated under the philosophy 'The Promise of Health,' dedicated to delivering quality health innovations from around the world to Thai consumers. Rather than positioning itself solely as a distributor, Emminence now aims to be a comprehensive solution partner, leveraging industry expertise to bring affordable, equitable access to global health innovations. As the company enters its 55th year, it commits to operating with integrity and social responsibility under the 'Wellbeing For All' concept, ensuring sustainable health security for all Thai citizens.

Emminence operates across four main business groups: (1) Dental—offering complete solutions including NSK drills, Micromotor surgical handpieces, Zumax microscopes, BlancOne whitening products from Italy, and oral care goods; (2) Medical—providing blood bank supplies, nursing products, and laboratory equipment including JMS blood bags from Japan and KW blood storage units from Italy; (3) Healthcare—featuring oral care and home health products including FURANO (own brand) cleaning tablets, Dentalpro toothbrushes from Japan (ranking first in Japanese interdental brush market share), Prosper health devices, Citizen blood pressure monitors, and HONORE support braces; and (4) Industrial—supplying pharmaceutical machinery including JCMCO tablet presses used globally and CVC counting and packaging systems. In 2026, the company plans to launch an additional new business division.

The Isaan Poll (E-Saan Poll) from Khon Kaen University's Faculty of Economics released its midyear 2025 awards survey, gauging public opinion across the northeastern region on outstanding individuals, organizations, and accomplishments in 14 categories. The survey sampled 1,082 residents aged 18 and over across 20 northeastern provinces using open-ended questions with no preset choices, allowing respondents freely to nominate candidates deserving year-end awards. A second survey will be conducted late in the year to finalize full-year results.

Faculty Dean Associate Professor Dr. Sutin Wienvivatana explained that the poll revealed the four most-nominated candidates in each category, listed alphabetically without disclosing vote tallies. For Prime Minister of the Year, nominees include Natthaphong Ruengpanjawitthee, Pitha Limcharoen, Professor Yashanan Wongswadee, and Anutin Charnvirakul.

Other major categories included Ministry of the Year (Finance, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Labor, and Education); Organization of the Year (Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Charoen Pokphand, PTT, and Mirror Foundation); Social Activist of the Year (Kan Jompluang, Bin Banloeruethit, Boom Panadda, and Ice Ratchanok); and News Outlet of the Year (Khao Sod, Daily News, Thai Rath, and Matichon).

Electronics categories included TV stations (Channel 3 HD, Channel 7 HD, Thai Rath TV, and One 31); music and entertainment groups; male and female actors (including James Jirayu, Bella Ranee, Yaya Urassaya, and Fern Pimchanok); male and female singers; and male and female news anchors. Easterners of whom the region is proud included singers Tay Tawan and Monchan Kaenchan, and actress Lisa Lalisa.

The survey reflects northeastern public sentiment in the first half of 2025 toward individuals, organizations, and media in governance, social benefit, news, and entertainment—recognizing those with sustained accomplishments, credibility, and enduring recognition rather than brief notoriety. The results represent only the midyear survey and do not constitute final year-end conclusions.

The Ministry of Finance has raised Thailand's 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.5 percent, up from an April projection of 1.6 percent, citing strong export demand and accelerated investment. Finance Ministry spokesman Winit Wisetsuwannaphum attributed the upgrade to sustained export growth, increased public and private investment, and rising private consumption supported by government economic policies.

Export values in US dollars are projected to expand 12.5 percent, nearly double the previous 6.2 percent forecast, driven by improved demand from major trading partners. The first five months of 2025 saw consecutive export growth averaging 10.9 percent, particularly in industries recovering with global economic cycles. Imports are expected to rise 19 percent as private sector investment acceleration drives increased machinery, equipment, and capital goods purchases, along with higher energy import prices in the second quarter.

Private consumption is forecast to grow 2.7 percent while private investment is expected to expand 9 percent, supported by machinery investments and capital inflows into promoted sectors under the New S-Curve targeting and Thailand FastPass measures. These initiatives have boosted foreign investor confidence, resulting in foreign direct investment of 187 billion baht in the first half of 2025—68.3 percent higher than the same period last year—supporting domestic manufacturing base expansion.

Government consumption is projected to grow 1.5 percent while public investment is expected to expand 3.2 percent, supported by timely fiscal year 2026 budget completion and mega infrastructure projects that will enhance competitiveness and attract private investment. Inflation is forecast at 2 percent annually, with crude oil averaging 82 dollars per barrel (range of 77-87 dollars), down from the previous 91-dollar estimate. The current account is expected to show a small deficit of 0.5 billion dollars, or negative 0.1 percent of GDP, primarily from first-half deficits.