Kraveekorn Parisunanungul, an Ang Thong MP from the Bhumjaithai party and chairman of the ruling coalition coordination committee, discussed the upcoming consideration of the Amnesty Bill by the House of Representatives following amendments made by the Senate, including excluding Section 112 criminal code violations from amnesty coverage.

Kraveekorn stated that the ruling coalition will hold its weekly meeting on July 6 to discuss the amnesty bill returned from the Senate and how coalition parties view the amendments. He indicated that the Senate's modifications appear acceptable to the political side, though if any member has concerns, a joint committee of both chambers would need to be established.

Kraveekorn expressed confidence the bill will ultimately pass, noting that Bhumjaithai party has no issues with the changes. However, discussions with the Pheu Thai party are necessary to understand their position. He acknowledged that opposition parties have made clear they do not accept the bill and are requesting a joint committee be formed.

Kraveekorn reaffirmed that maintaining amnesty for political cases while excluding Section 112 offenses remains Bhumjaithai's fixed position. He believed the law would ultimately pass, though if a joint committee is established, the process could take 2-3 months longer before reaching the next parliamentary session.

True love knows no age! A Malaysian couple—a 64-year-old woman and 27-year-old man—have been happily married for six years without a single argument, crediting their success to understanding, faithfulness, and fate. Their relationship defies the conventional belief that age is a barrier to lasting partnerships, having maintained a strong connection despite a 37-year age gap.

Norlida Mohamed Saleh, 64, and Muhd Sabri Rasaman, 27, tied the knot in September 2018 and have built an increasingly solid bond despite their obvious age difference. The couple, who live in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, revealed that their six-year marriage has been filled with good communication and understanding, resulting in virtually no conflicts or arguments.

Norlida shared that this is her third marriage and she has six children aged 26 to 40, though her family initially had concerns about the age gap. Their love story began at the minimart where Norlida worked, with Sabri as a regular customer, gradually developing from neighborhood acquaintance to deep emotional connection.

Norlida initially saw Sabri as a son and had no intention of remarrying after her 2016 divorce, but his sincerity and maturity eventually won her heart. Sabri confirmed this was his first love and denied marrying for financial benefit, emphasizing his hard work to support his wife.

Though both families were initially hesitant, they eventually accepted the relationship. The couple insists their bond remains strong because of mutual understanding, loyalty, and their belief that fate brought them together.

Social Security Office (SSO) opened nominations for the 2026 Social Security Committee board elections on July 1st, with registration continuing through July 15th. As of 9 a.m. on July 5th, 2026, a total of 68 candidates had registered: 13 from the employer side and 55 from the insured worker side. Voter registration has reached 682,413, a significant jump from the previous day's total of 672,612—with employer-side voters increasing from 5,283 to 5,409 and insured workers rising from 667,329 to 677,004.

Candidates from the insured worker category must be Thai nationals, at least 18 years old, registered with SSO under Articles 33, 39, and 40, and have contributed for at least three months within the past six months. They must not be bankrupt, lack legal capacity, have had voting rights revoked, or have final convictions for election fraud or corruption. Employer-side candidates must meet similar requirements while being registered employers with current contributions.

Voters must register by July 15th, 2026 to participate in the September 27th election. Those failing to register by the deadline forfeit voting rights regardless of eligibility.

Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer club owned by Lionel Messi, is reportedly pursuing Vosin, Cape Verde's national team goalkeeper, on a free transfer. Vosin delivered an outstanding performance during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, playing a crucial role in helping Cape Verde reach the Round of 16 before losing to defending champion Argentina 3-2. The 40-year-old keeper currently remains without a club after his contract with Chavez expired. According to Portuguese media outlet Record, Inter Miami—owned by Messi and David Beckham—has expressed interest in bringing Vosin on board as their goalkeeper. North American media outlets have reported that Vosin is highly regarded by the Florida-based club. While no formal agreement has been reached yet, there are clear indications of significant interest from Inter Miami.

The National Sports Development Fund is backing the inaugural Toyota Chiang Rai & SAT Chiang Rai Balance Bike 2026 competition to position Chiang Rai province as a sports destination. The event encourages children and youth to exercise, develop athletic abilities, and build foundations for future sports excellence while supporting the province's sports city initiative and sports tourism promotion.

The competition opening ceremony was presided over by Norsak Suksomboon, Chiang Rai Deputy Governor, alongside Chayan Chueasisathavorn, Director of the Sports Authority of Thailand's Chiang Rai office, and Jintana Jitsakul, Managing Director of Toyota Chiang Rai Company Limited, along with government officials, competition organizers, and media representatives.

The competition resulted from collaboration between Chiang Rai Province, Toyota Chiang Rai Company Limited, and the Sports Authority of Thailand's Chiang Rai office, with funding from the National Sports Development Fund. It provides opportunities for children and youth from Chiang Rai and neighboring provinces to participate in sports activities, improve physical fitness, promote healthy lifestyles, and elevate balance bike racing to international standards.

The competition features 24 categories with winners receiving trophies from the provincial governor, championship jerseys, medals, and certificates. Second and third-place finishers receive trophies, medals, and certificates, while fourth through eighth-place finishers receive trophies and certificates to motivate young athletes.

The National Sports Development Fund remains committed to promoting and developing sports across all levels, creating opportunities for children and youth to access athletic activities while raising competition standards and supporting sustainable economic growth and tourism through sports initiatives.

Nida Poll, the opinion research center of the National Institute of Development Administration, released its second-quarter 2026 political popularity survey on July 5, 2026. The poll surveyed 2,500 respondents nationwide aged 18 and above, distributed across all regions and socioeconomic backgrounds, between June 29 and July 2, 2026. The survey employed multi-stage probability sampling from Nida Poll's master sample database and conducted phone interviews with a margin of error not exceeding 0.05 at a 97 percent confidence level.

When asked which person they would support for prime minister today, respondents ranked their preferences as follows: 26.08 percent chose Srettha Thavisin (Pheu Thai Party) in first place; 21.68 percent selected Anutin Charnvirakul (Bhumjaithai Party) in second; 11.80 percent backed Abhisit Vejjajiva (Democrat Party) in third; and 11.64 percent supported Yutthachai Wongsuwan (Move Forward Party) in fourth place. An additional 10.24 percent said they had yet to find a suitable candidate, while the remaining respondents spread their support among other political figures.

Regarding party preference, Pheu Thai Party led with 34.80 percent support, followed by Bhumjaithai Party at 17.00 percent, Move Forward Party at 16.84 percent, and Democrat Party at 12.68 percent. The remaining respondents either expressed uncertainty or indicated support for smaller parties.