Former Police Hospital Chief Resigns To Fight Legal Battle

On July 1, 2025, Dr. Thanakarate Jitrareerratna posted a message stating "The doctor won't tolerate this." On July 2, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Dr. Tawee Vetwittharun, the former chief physician at the Police Hospital, decided to submit his resignation from government service to pursue his fight for justice. He announced he would be taking legal action against all relevant agencies in both civil and criminal proceedings.

Dr. Tawee was reassigned to the Royal Thai Police Operations Center, leaving his previous position following the Medical Council's decision to suspend his medical license. This stemmed from his involvement in the hospitalization of Thaksin Shinawatra on the 14th floor.

In May 2025, the Police Committee withdrew his nomination for the position of deputy police chief. On July 2, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Dr. Tawee Vetwittharun decided to resign from government service to prepare for his legal battle and demand justice for himself.

Grab is championing fandom tourism through the 'Grab Amazing Thai Rares' campaign, featuring personalities Ling and Om to inspire Thais to discover Thailand's charm from fresh perspectives. A trilingual guidebook recommends eating and travel spots across 55 appealing provinces, promoting domestic tourism and showcasing hidden gems that reflect each region's unique identity. The partnership targets modern travelers seeking meaningful experiences, cultural learning, and local insights.

Thapanee Kiartipaiboon, Governor of Thailand's Tourism Authority, emphasized the collaboration will stimulate tourism economy in the latter half of the year, promoting travel to major cities, secondary destinations, and hidden gems across all 55 provinces. The campaign also targets international visitors through Ling and Om, whose influence spans domestic and overseas audiences.

Jantsuda Thananitiyadum, CEO of Grab Thailand, stated the company is committed to developing its platform for convenient and safe travel while supporting community-driven tourism initiatives aligned with government policy. Last year's campaign 'Travel Thailand Happily, Trust Grab' featuring Ling and Om achieved strong results, generating over 300 million media impressions and a 48% increase in ride-hailing services in secondary cities.

The new 'Grab Amazing Thai Rares' campaign builds on that success, encouraging travelers to explore Thailand's appeal across multiple dimensions—attractions, local cuisine, and cultural festivals. It reinforces the Amazing Thailand brand while leveraging Ling and Om's strong fanbase, particularly among Gen Z Thais and Chinese tourists, championing fandom tourism as a concrete economic driver.

Primus Group is uniting four leading automotive brands—MG, ZEEKR, DEEPAL, and GAC AION—to participate in the Fast Auto Show with new vehicles and special promotional campaigns. Managing Director Jirapol Rujivipath announced that Fast Auto Show Thailand 2026 participation is part of the group's strategy to expand business opportunities and reach genuine car-buying consumers. Primus Group has carefully selected models from its four premier brands—MG, DEEPAL, ZEEKR, and GAC AION—showcasing new vehicles highlighted by cutting-edge technology and maximum-value special offers, allowing customers to find their preferred vehicles comprehensively within the Primus Group booth.

This year's Primus Group booth features the latest new models from all four brands, including the New MG Urban, NEVO Q05, ZEEKR X MY2026, and AION UT, along with approximately 20 other vehicles available for display and test drives. Primus Group aims to reinforce its leadership position in vehicle sales throughout Thailand while delivering a comprehensive car-buying experience through product information, test drives, and special offers from all four brands.

The promotional campaign within the Primus Group booth features numerous attractive and diverse special offers, including discounts up to 400,000 baht, 0% interest, flexible long-term payment programs, complimentary home charger installation, or lifetime warranty, along with exclusive warranty benefits according to each brand's parent company conditions. Customers who book vehicles from the Primus Group during Fast Auto Show Thailand 2026 receive maximum value and benefits.

Special bonus: Customers who reserve Primus Group vehicles during Fast Auto Show Thailand 2026 receive a complimentary premium-grade insulated water bottle immediately.

"Primus Group focuses on creating superior experiences for customers across all dimensions—delivering quality products, providing standard-compliant service, and ensuring the best vehicle ownership experience—to build confidence and reinforce our position as Thailand's leading automotive dealer," said Jirapol.

Homeowner Na Nek Ketsuphayawasdee posted a panicked video as a snake tried to break into her residence, with her narrating frantically in the clip: "Oh no... there's a snake trying to get into our house. Look, the snake's getting in. That ugly thing just ran off." After chasing the snake and barricading the door, she ran after it and found it scratching at the door. When the snake heard her approaching, it fled onto the main road and vanished completely.

The video sparked an overwhelming response in the comments section, with lottery enthusiasts unanimously asking for her house number and declaring they were ready to receive good luck. Many people began placing bets based on the house number, with comments including: "What's your house number, Na Nek?", "555, right?", "The house number must come up", "I'm betting on 410", "Give us the house number for luck", and numerous other variations—showing the widespread belief among Thai lottery players that the incident was an auspicious sign.

On July 1, 2025, the Constitutional Court unanimously ruled to dismiss a petition filed by Tanawit Wongtharatip, who alleged that PM Anuchin Chanyeerakul's appointment of Pipat Ratchakij as Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister created a conflict of interest. Tanawit claimed Pipat's energy sector interests could benefit his relatives, and argued he suffered direct harm from rapid fuel price increases caused by fuel station shortages. He requested the court rule on whether both officials violated constitutional ethical standards and conflict-of-interest provisions.

The court found that Tanawit failed to demonstrate how his rights or freedoms were directly violated by the appointments. The justices noted that under the Constitutional Court Procedures Act of 2018, only parties whose rights are directly infringed can petition the court. They emphasized that challenges to ministerial qualifications fall exclusively under constitutional provisions 170 and 82, which grant only one-tenth of Parliament or Senate members, or the Election Commission, the authority to petition for such reviews.

The court cited Article 46 of the Procedures Act, which requires petitioners to prove direct harm to their rights or freedoms. Since Tanawit could not establish direct personal injury from the appointments, the petition was deemed inadmissible. The ruling reinforced that parliamentary oversight mechanisms, not individual citizens, are the proper channels for scrutinizing ministerial qualifications.