Nattapong Ruengpanya, Pheu Thai Party list MP and party leader, concluded the three-day budget debate by assailing the government's budget proposal as inadequate to address the nation's financial crisis and future prospects. He criticized the administration not for trying to help Thailand, but for propping up the blue government's political foundations, accusing officials of borrowing 400 billion baht simply because they had run out of ideas.

Speaking at 7:50 p.m. on July 1, Nattapong noted considerable agreement with Prime Minister Srettha's earlier remarks on budget reform, saying they almost seemed scripted. He commended Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan for clarifying the government's position from day one. Pheu Thai had proposed amendments to the Budget Act for comprehensive structural reform, and Nattapong urged the government to approve the party's draft bill. He noted that true state finances vastly exceed the formal budget, encompassing state enterprise spending of roughly 4 trillion baht annually, state funds, and local government resources—with off-budget spending estimated at around 10 trillion baht total.

Nattapong stressed that restructuring budget architecture to integrate all state spending toward unified national goals and productive investment would create growth opportunities. He expressed disappointment that over three days of debate, ministers' explanations had failed to inspire public confidence in economic security or the nation's future direction.

Criticizing the budget as a mirror of government performance, Nattapong questioned whether it truly served the people or hidden interests supporting the ruling coalition. He noted Thailand's tax revenue to GDP ratio at just 14-15%—below many peer nations in the region—and warned that budget reforms appeared misaligned with decentralization goals. He cited an example: 22,000 million baht cut from provincial administration budgets was meant for decentralization, yet only 7,000 million baht reached local governments—raising questions whether this constituted genuine power devolution or merely budget cuts.

Nattapong also challenged the government's 400 billion baht borrowing decree, particularly 200 billion baht earmarked for energy sector restructuring, questioning its urgency and necessity.

Two people died and three 14-year-old girls were injured when two motorcycles collided on Thalang Road in Phuket. At 5:45 p.m. on July 1st, officers from Tha Chatchai Police Station in Phuket received a report from Phuket Kusol Tham rescue volunteers about a serious motorcycle accident on Thepkrasattri Road (opposite DeeDee Metal Power Tool shop, Maikhao branch) in Maikhao Subdistrict, Thalang District. Officers found two motorcycles had collided and overturned, with five people injured.

The accident involved a white Honda Scoopy and a red-black Yamaha XMAX ridden by Sarawut. Three teenage girls—Saranya, 14; Thidawan, 14; and Sasiwan, 14—were passengers on the back of Sarawut's motorcycle. All five injured were taken to Thalang Hospital.

However, Sarawut and the Honda Scoopy driver (name unknown) died at the hospital shortly after. The three teenage girls remain hospitalized with injuries. Tha Chatchai Police are investigating witnesses and gathering evidence to determine the cause of the accident and pursue legal proceedings.

The case involves Uthen, also known as Chia, a 39-year-old man who disappeared months ago. Police determined he had been murdered, with his body placed inside a cement-filled tank and dumped in a large pond in Moo 11, Bang Bua Thong Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province. Suspects have been arrested, and authorities recovered the tank during an afternoon search operation.

At 5 p.m. on July 1, 2026, rescue divers successfully retrieved the blue plastic tank from the water. A forensic investigation team and medical examiners from the Police Hospital's forensic institute examined the tank on site. Officers initially used an electric saw to cut through the plastic, which broke three saw blades before the lid could be opened. A strong foul odor immediately emerged from inside.

Inside, investigators found large cement blocks mixed with decomposed human remains. The concrete was then broken apart, and tissue samples were collected for autopsy confirmation and formal identification of the deceased.

On July 1, 2569, village leader Somchai Kaewduan brought 57-year-old Paisal to surrender to investigating officer Patchporn Danuawongse at Nadi Police Station. Paisal was accused of striking his youngest son, 30-year-old Burpa, with a wooden stick, resulting in his death. The incident occurred on the afternoon of June 30.

Paisal tearfully explained that he had just returned home from work exhausted and lay down to rest on a hammock in front of his house. His son Burpa, heavily addicted to drugs and hallucinating, suddenly approached and violently kicked him in the back multiple times while cursing and demanding money to buy drugs. When Paisal explained he had no money, his son refused to listen and continued hurling insults.

Overcome with anger at being assaulted and abused, Paisal retrieved a wooden stick used for cooking fires and struck his son forcefully in the back, causing him to collapse. Relatives alerted the village leader and rescue workers, who took Burpa to Kabinburi Hospital, but his injuries were too severe. The drug-addicted son died peacefully that night at the hospital.

Paisal further revealed that whenever his son couldn't get money for drugs, he would become delusional and steal aluminum roofing sheets to sell, leaving the house nearly bare. The family now lives in darkness without electricity. His greatest concern is not imprisonment, but the welfare of his elderly mother, over 70 years old and in poor health. If he is prosecuted, she will be left alone in a roofless, electrically-dead house.

The investigating officer stated the case qualifies as "provocation" since the deceased had verbally abused and physically assaulted his father first. Initial charges are filed for assault resulting in death, with the case to be forwarded to court for judicial discretion on sentencing reduction.

More than twenty devotees gathered at Wat Huay Soop in Nammatoom subdistrict, Panasnikhom district, Chachoengsao province on July 1, 2569 to celebrate their lottery wins associated with the temple's sacred Buddha image. They brought garlands, flowers, and firecrackers to offer in gratitude after winning the last two digits (62) with 10 tickets each, and some winners also claimed the three front digits (001) with another 10 tickets.

The temple atmosphere was lively with continuous worshippers bringing offerings. Pa Or, 64, revealed she had regularly visited the temple and witnessed many villagers receive good fortune. This time, her incense divination revealed the number 62, which she purchased as 10 lottery tickets with a vow to light firecrackers if she won. "I've waited so long. I've seen others win many draws. This time it's finally our turn. I'm so happy," she said.

Another winner, Sombbat, won the three front digits (001) with 10 tickets. He had come seeking good fortune but was surprised to win from the front digits instead, which he considered a fortunate coincidence.

After the worship ceremony, the community jointly lit 30,000 firecrackers as a thanksgiving ritual. Following the explosions, villagers identified the trailing numbers as 367 and 15, which they photographed to use for the next lottery draw on July 16. Locals believe the temple's Buddha image is a sacred spiritual protector of the community, and those who make heartfelt vows and receive good fortune are believed obligated to return and make merit accordingly.

The beauty pageant community is mourning the death of Skarlent Rodríguez, Miss Grand Orlando 2025, following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. Two consecutive earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Caracas on June 24, causing widespread damage, building collapses, and claiming over 1,000 lives. Miss Grand International posted a heartfelt tribute stating: "With profound sadness, we mourn the sudden and tragic passing of Skarlent Rodríguez, Miss Grand Orlando 2025, from the severe earthquakes that occurred in Venezuela. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, and all those affected by this devastating disaster. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Venezuelan people during this difficult time. May everyone find strength, comfort, and unity to move forward, and may her soul rest in eternal peace." The GRAND MGI page also posted a tribute expressing their condolences to Rodríguez's family and all disaster victims, sending strength and prayers to the Venezuelan people.