Zen Group is launching a comprehensive 2025 rebranding of three Thai Isaan restaurant brands—Tam Mua, Lao Yuan, and Khiang—with new locations and expansion plans to bring Thai street food to international markets. On July 7, 2025, Sirutwat Chatchawal, Senior Executive Vice President of the Franchise Business Group at Zen Corporation Group Public Company Limited, revealed the company's strategy to refresh these brands to meet modern consumer demands for dining experiences beyond just satisfaction.

According to Sirutwat, Khiang is the fastest-growing brand, originally built through delivery platforms with 40% delivery sales and 60% dine-in revenue. The company is now shifting the balance to 20% delivery and 80% dine-in service, similar to traditional restaurants. The rebrand includes ten new menu items designed to attract modern customers to eat in-store more frequently, expected to increase average bill value from 200 baht to 300-400 baht per customer. The expansion also targets international tourists.

Khiang has opened locations in strategic tourist areas including Suvarnabhumi Airport and Khao Yai Village, serving as gateways for global visitors. Future locations will include Liberty Silom in Bangkok next month, Mae Rim and Nimmanhaemin in Chiang Mai, with studies underway for Pattaya, Chonburi, and Phuket. Currently operating 46 branches nationwide, Khiang plans to add five more locations by year-end—four in Thailand and one in Laos—bringing the total to 51 branches.

Tam Mua, with 70 current branches, is transitioning to standalone locations open until midnight with alcohol service. A pilot opened in Buriram, with three additional locations planned for Bangkok's Ari, Sukhumvit 50, and Onnuch areas. Lao Yuan targets opening two branches this year—one in Thailand and one in Laos—reaching 43 total branches by year-end, comprising 41 domestic and 2 international locations.

Sirutwat noted that all three brands experience continuous sales growth yearly, driven by their focus on som tam and pad krapow—two of the five essential Thai dishes. The rebranding strengthens Zen's Thai food portfolio in a competitive market valued at over 500 billion baht annually.

Ja's Construction has announced the formal termination of one employee. Ruay Dang Pang Dee Co., Ltd. (Ja's Construction) officially ends the employment of its sales department manager effective March 1, 2025. The company states it will not be held responsible for any actions taken by this individual after the termination date. Anyone with ongoing business matters with the former employee is instructed to contact the company through Line ID @jaban69. The announcement was issued on July 7, 2025. The construction business is owned by acclaimed singer Ja Nongphanee and has achieved considerable success as a contractor despite the economic difficulties many Thai businesses face.

A video of a first-grade student singing "Tattoo Respects and Worships the Pagoda of Five Buddhas" has gone viral on social media, attracting massive viewership and shares. Netizens flooded the comments with praise for the child's talent and charm, playfully dubbing the school "Naga School" and filling the thread with heartwarming remarks such as "My scales fell off from listening" and "I want to become a naga after hearing this."

On July 7, 2026, at 2 p.m., teacher Roongroj Simaiynam and first-grade classroom teacher from Ban Waraprai School in Chomphra District, Surin Province, spoke with online news alongside Chaiyo—seven-year-old student Satthawut Namnusonsri—the viral clip's star. The boy explained that he didn't initially know the song but learned it by listening online and practicing repeatedly. He never expected his teacher to film and post the video on social media, but felt thrilled seeing himself go viral on TikTok with so many followers and admirers.

Teacher Roongroj shared his delight at the overwhelming response. He regularly films his students doing cute things, preferring to share these moments on social media rather than keeping them private, so others can see different sides of the school's children. The viral success has not only made Chaiyo famous but has also brought greater recognition to the school, with netizens nicknaming it "Naga School" and leaving playful comments that create joy for the online community.

Several influencers and celebrities, including those who are the teacher's favorite stars, have used the audio from the clip, liked it, and reposted it, bringing him immense joy. Teacher Roongroj noted that Chaiyo naturally has a melodious voice, and after the video gained popularity, they provided additional coaching, particularly on lyrical accuracy, to help him sing even better.

Moving forward, the school plans to continue developing Chaiyo's talents by enrolling him in student arts and crafts competitions and possibly folk singing contests. They have already begun rehearsals to prepare him for various events outside school. The teacher, who enjoys cultural music, is leading these efforts.

Chaiyo thanked everyone for their support and vowed to practice diligently and improve himself further. His father, a school groundskeeper, expressed immense pride in his son's achievement. Both teacher Roongroj and the school expressed gratitude for all the encouragement and hoped for continued support in the future.

BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has warned Cabinet ministers that failing to maintain a public profile could result in losing their posts, citing poor communication as a significant issue.

At Government House on July 6, Anutin revealed he had convened a Cabinet meeting to caution ministers that those who remain largely invisible to the public face the risk of removal.

"If you're a minister the world forgets, the prime minister may forget you too. And if I forget you, there's no need for you to remain in the Cabinet," he said.

Anutin stated he had begun warning some ministers about their public visibility two weeks prior and would address the matter again in response to recent polling data.

He emphasized that while ministers were working diligently, they also needed to communicate their accomplishments to the public.

"You can't just work well without communicating. A minister must both deliver results and explain them," he said.

When asked about the timeline for assessing Cabinet performance, which has been in office for roughly two months, Anutin said it would not take long. He indicated that future Cabinet reshuffles would be determined by performance, ability, and dedication.

Gen. Kan Naat Nikrayannont, director of the War Veterans Organization (WVO), presided over a memorial ceremony honoring Queen Sirikit and Princess Patcharakitiyabha at Indrawiharn Royal Temple in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district on July 7, 2026. The ceremony featured remarks in tribute, Buddhist prayers dedicated as merit-making for the late royals, and almsgiving to Buddhist monks. Attendees included Chittanan Nikrayannont, president of the WVO Women's Association, along with senior administrators, advisory panels, and board members.

The War Veterans Organization expressed profound gratitude for Queen Sirikit's constant compassion and support toward veterans and their families, as well as her personal donation to establish an educational fund for veterans' children. This fund aims to provide educational opportunities, improve quality of life, and secure the futures of the children of those who sacrificed for the nation.

Princess Patcharakitiyabha has likewise shown continuous care and concern for veterans and their families, serving as inspiration and moral support to those who have served the country. Her compassion represents boundless benevolence toward military personnel and their households.

July 7, 2569 – Somchai Mrkotshriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, announced that the department is accepting applications from job seekers to work in Taiwan with Kingwhale Corporation, a textile and dyeing manufacturer. The position is textile worker with six openings at a monthly salary of 29,500 Taiwan dollars, approximately 30,821 baht (depending on exchange rates). Job duties include operating textile machinery, inspecting fabric quality, and transporting yarn and fabric through production lines.

The maximum contract period is three years, with an eight-hour workday and 40-hour week. Overtime compensation follows Taiwan labor law. The employer covers expenses in Thailand and during employment in Taiwan, including accommodation fees, health checks, and monthly service charges to the Taiwan employment agency. Interested candidates can apply via toea.doe.go.th from now until July 10, 2569, available 24 hours daily.

Applicant qualifications include: male, aged 20–45, good physical health with no chronic or prohibited diseases, normal vision without color blindness, military service completed, junior high school education or higher, non-smoker, no alcohol use, and no behavioral issues. Experience in machinery, electrical systems, or computers receives special consideration.

This is a state-sponsored foreign employment program with no application fees. Selected workers pay only necessary expenses including photos, passport (if needed), hearing tests, health and drug screening, criminal record checks, visa processing, outbound airfare (prepaid), and worker assistance fund membership, totaling approximately 17,050 baht.

For details, visit doe.go.th/overseas or the Facebook page "Thai Workers Sent Abroad by the State." For inquiries, contact provincial employment offices, Bangkok employment offices 1–10, or the International Thai Worker Management Division at 0 2245 1034, or call the Department hotline at 1506, press 2.