The IPSC (International Practical Shooting Confederation) tactical shooting competition made its debut at the 56th Thai Armed Forces Games, held at the Central Police Tactical Training Center's shooting range in Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima. The opening ceremony on June 29, 2025, was presided over by Police General Itthiphol Atchariyadet, the Police Commissioner, joined by representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Royal Thai Police, and Anuradha Poungsarot, chairman of the Thai Practical Shooting Association. Marksmen from all four military branches participated in large numbers.

Police General Itthiphol stated that this marked the first time tactical shooting was included in the Thai Armed Forces Games. The competition aims to promote physical fitness and unity among military personnel, while identifying elite shooters to represent Thailand in world-class international competitions. The event follows international IPSC regulations and runs from June 29 to July 3, 2025, featuring three rifle categories: Standard, Optics, and Pistol Caliber Carbine, with six medals available for individual and team winners.

Results by category are as follows:

Standard Division - Individual: Gold to Major Natthawat Nokthaisoong, Silver to Sergeant Sadisokon Chomrut, Bronze to Lieutenant Colonel Patcharin Inhom. Team: Gold to Police Team A, Silver to Police Team B, Bronze to Navy Team A.

Optics Division - Individual: Gold to Lieutenant Colonel Hasanath Wichitpatima, Silver to Inspector Montri Pimchua, Bronze to Sergeant Major Thammanat Liangphong. Team: Gold to Police Team A, Silver to Police Team B, Bronze to Navy Team A.

Pistol Caliber Carbine Division - Individual: Gold to Brigadier General Wisit Sriyaphay, Silver to Major Khantisak Chaiapattana, Bronze to Inspector Wayupattana Boonla. Team: Gold to Police Team A, Silver to Police Team B, Bronze to Navy Team B.

Royal Thai Police marksmen dominated the competition, winning the most gold medals overall with five victories across the three divisions.

The Marine Police Region 2 in Surat Thani conducted an intensive inspection of fuel transport vessels to prevent illegal fuel smuggling within provincial waters on June 30, 2025. Deputy Governor Chakrakrit Fangcholjit, heading the operation, worked with Lt. Cmd. Nattapol Sinpulpol, deputy commander of Marine Police Region 2 Surat Thani, to coordinate enforcement efforts. Lt. Cmd. Nattapol stated that following directives from General Theprayuth Laplerueang, commander of Armed Forces Region 2 and Marine Police Regional Commander, Marine Police Region 2 Surat Thani has been tasked with investigating and suppressing illegal maritime fuel transport within the province's territorial waters. The operation involved multiple agencies including provincial administration, the Regional Port Authority Surat Thani branch, provincial police, commerce officials, customs officers at Ban Don checkpoint, and provincial excise department personnel. They inspected the fuel tanker BIG SEA 103, which was transporting 2,279,170 liters of fuel comprising 805,820 liters of gasohol-91 and 1,473,350 liters of diesel. The cargo originated from Star Petroleum Refining PLC storage and was destined for Star Fuels Marketing Limited in Surat Thani. The inspection found no irregularities whatsoever.

On June 30, 2569, police led by Lt. Gen. Worawit Yanjinda, commissioner of the Narcotics Police Bureau, raided a luxury resort on Ramindra-Ekamai bypass road after receiving a tip that a fugitive wanted for attempted murder was hosting a drug party at the location. Officers discovered loud music, dim lighting, and some individuals asleep inside. They took 12 people into custody, including two wanted suspects: Woraphop, wanted for attempted murder, and Sittep, wanted for possession of ketamine. Six others were detained for drug possession, while four voluntarily agreed to treatment, including a French tourist.

Police found ecstasy, ice methamphetamine, ketamine, and electronic cigarette devices filled with etomidate (poke) hidden throughout the resort. A search of the suspects' pickup truck yielded additional drugs.

Following up on the investigation, officers obtained a search warrant and raided a condominium in the Rama 9-Asok area belonging to Aran, one of the suspects. He confessed to using the space as a drug packaging and distribution center. Police discovered 115 poke device heads, 130 grams of etomidate powder, and various packaging equipment and chemicals. According to his confession, he purchased white etomidate powder from a Thai woman called "Jae" at approximately 65,000 baht per unit, mixed it into poke heads sold at 2,500 baht each, and distributed at least 10,000 units, generating nearly 25 million baht in revenue.

All suspects and evidence were turned over to investigators from Chokechai, Chanasongkhram, and Phaholyothin police stations for further prosecution according to their respective jurisdictions.

The stress-relief toy known as the "squishy" has made a comeback on TikTok and other social media platforms, with users reviewing, collecting and promoting a wide range of designs. The toys are now widely available through online marketplaces, retail stores and stalls near schools.

The renewed trend has also prompted concerns over product quality and safety, particularly for cheap, unbranded or counterfeit items. While no widespread safety issue has been confirmed in Thailand, recent enforcement actions in the United Kingdom have highlighted potential risks linked to some non-compliant products.

On 8 June, Trading Standards officers in Glasgow seized more than 5,900 counterfeit squishy toys from a warehouse after finding many lacked mandatory UKCA or CE conformity markings. Officials warned that some products could contain hazardous chemicals, including formaldehyde, phthalates and industrial solvents, which may cause skin irritation, nausea, headaches and respiratory problems after prolonged contact or inhalation.

On 24 June, Gloucestershire Trading Standards in England seized another 1,968 non-compliant squishy toys. Authorities also warned against a viral social media trend encouraging users to heat the toys in microwave ovens, saying the material could overheat, rupture and cause burns.

On 25 June, the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards recalled certain batches of Squeezy Dumplings toys after laboratory tests found benzene levels in the outer material at four times the legal limit. Consumers were advised to stop using the affected products immediately and return them for a refund. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen when exposure occurs at high levels or over extended periods.

In Thailand, no official recalls involving squishy toys have been announced. However, the recent overseas cases have prompted discussion among consumers about the safety of products sold through online platforms and general retailers, particularly those without Thai-language labels, manufacturer details or clear safety information. Consumer advocates have also called for closer monitoring of toys popular among children and teenagers.

Environmental concerns have also emerged. Many squishy toys are made from polyurethane foam or thermoplastic rubber, both plastic-based materials that do not easily biodegrade. If the current wave of popularity proves short-lived, discarded toys could add to plastic waste.

Some collectors note that squishy toys have been on the market for more than a decade but have regained popularity largely because of social media. They recommend buying products from reputable brands that comply with recognised safety standards, even if they are more expensive, to reduce the risk of purchasing poorly manufactured or counterfeit items.

Fans say squishies remain harmless toys and collectibles when purchased from reliable sources and used as intended. The recent enforcement actions overseas have nevertheless served as a reminder that consumers should exercise caution when purchasing these products.

At 5:25 p.m. on June 30, 2025, in parliament, Prirat Wachrasinthu, a list-based member of parliament from the People's Party, debated the 2570 fiscal year budget bill, noting that while large state projects traditionally involved infrastructure like buildings and dams, modern mega-projects now extend into the digital realm. He highlighted a massive education learning platform project worth over 26 billion baht that was initiated under the Bhumjaithai party's leadership in the education and higher education, science, research, and innovation ministries. The project comprises four major components: the NDLP (Anywhere Anytime) learning promotion program costing 17.3 billion baht; a skill/credit portfolio system for primary and secondary students costing 3.15 billion baht under the education ministry; a skill/credit portfolio program for university students costing 5.14 billion baht; and the National Credit Bank system costing 384 million baht under the higher education ministry. Combined, these four projects exceed 26.2 billion baht—equivalent to building 10 Auditor General offices or matching the annual budgets of five combined ministries: Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Sports, and Energy.

Prirat noted that preliminary feedback from teachers and pilot schools on the NDLP program suggests the results may not justify the budget spent. System support has been slow, and schools cannot fix their own data—central corrections sometimes take months. He called on the government to clarify why implementation has been problematic and how future failures will be prevented.

"When requesting parliament approval for billions of baht to proceed with this mega-project, the government must clearly answer why past implementation has been sluggish and how they will prevent future failure," Prirat said. He identified unclear policy direction as a major concern, with the current education minister failing to articulate how the mega-project will be leveraged or how educational technology will be utilized. The minister's public statements have been inconsistent and directionless, he added.

Prirat further contended that the biggest problem may not be policy confusion but rather a lack of transparency in procurement processes, raising questions about who truly benefits from the mega-project. After reviewing the terms of reference for all project components, he found suspicious details in nearly every document that warrant investigation.