A mysterious woman who sent GPS coordinates leading rescuers to a missing driver has sparked widespread speculation after a woman suffering from depression was found alive in a remote forest in Rayong. Rescue Pluak Daeng in Rayong province received a request for assistance on Wednesday evening from relatives of a young woman who had driven her sedan away from her home in Si Racha district, Chonburi province, toward Pluak Daeng district without a clear destination. The family, growing increasingly concerned for her safety, turned to social media for help.

Relatives later reported receiving a message from an unidentified woman who claimed she had seen the missing driver heading into a secluded forest in Moo 7 of Map Yang Phon subdistrict, Pluak Daeng district. The stranger attached exact GPS coordinates pinpointing the location, prompting the family to immediately contact the Rescue Pluak Daeng team.

Rescuers arrived to find the sedan parked deep inside dense woodland in complete darkness, far from any residential area. Inside the vehicle, they found the woman sitting alone in what officials described as a situation consistent with an attempted self-harm incident. Emergency responders safely removed her from the vehicle before taking her to Pluak Daeng Hospital for medical evaluation and close observation.

The incident has since sparked intense discussion on Thai social media, with many users questioning the identity of the "mysterious woman" who provided the crucial tip and precise location. As the car was hidden deep inside a remote, unlit forest, many have been left wondering how the woman knew exactly where to find the missing driver.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchat Chomklin has asked the Pollution Control Department to oversee the closure of the MA-RE-DESIGN project while expressing gratitude to the German federal government for supporting Thailand's circular economy initiatives to improve plastic packaging management and prevent marine waste. This collaboration has established critical policy frameworks, tools, and mechanisms for the country's plastic management system to meet international standards.

Suchat explained that the MA-RE-DESIGN project, running since 2023, involved GIZ working alongside WWF and UNEP-COBSEA under the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, with the Pollution Control Department as the primary implementing partner and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources as a key ally. With German government support, Thailand has developed knowledge, tools, and policy proposals to implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) systems, environmentally friendly product design, and circular economy practices that directly reduce plastic and marine waste, leading to sustainable improvements in environmental quality and public living standards.

Dr. Surin Vorakitjatharn, director-general of the Pollution Control Department, stated that the project developed Design for Recycling (D4R) guidelines, created policy and legal recommendations supporting EPR systems, and provided tools to establish Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) to improve the country's plastic packaging management.

At the local level, the project developed plastic waste management prototypes based on circular economy principles in Koh Tao, Surat Thani Province, and Trang Province through collaboration among local governments, businesses, and communities. It also facilitated knowledge exchange with Southeast Asian countries to scale up Thailand's best practices regionally, strengthening cooperative efforts to address plastic pollution and marine waste sustainably, Dr. Surin added.

On July 2, 2569, at Parliament, Phakamol Nunananth, a List MP for the Pheu Thai Party and chair of the House Committee on Political Development, Media, and Public Participation, received a letter from lawyer Phatthrapong Suphaksa requesting an investigation into local government civil service entrance exam fraud.

Phatthrapong stated that although the National Anti-Corruption Commission arrested those involved in the exam fraud, the Ministry of Interior—the responsible agency—has provided no guarantee that the case will proceed against the perpetrators. Instead, the ministry has sued those who released audio clips. He requested the committee summon individuals and witnesses for clarification, hoping this occurs soon, as the fraud has harmed both the civil service system and the public. Over a thousand legitimately qualified exam-takers have formed a chat group and plan to file complaints with both the committee and the Prime Minister's Office.

Phakamol noted that complaints about local civil service exam fraud have been coming into the committee, with documents submitted by affected test-takers, observers, and those who have followed the case since the past. Therefore, the lawyer's submission is not the first, revealing that the damage extends far beyond the present—it likely spans multiple years and may involve a coordinated scheme.

The committee will review all complaints and may call relevant agencies for information. Currently, evidence is scattered between the Ministry of Interior and the Anti-Corruption Commission, making a neutral investigation difficult. The committee should serve as a mediator to impartially gather facts and present them to society.

Phakamol emphasized the widespread evidence and damage; with fraud involving 4.5 billion baht, authorities must identify those responsible. She suggested the exam process itself requires review, as current methods may be inadequate. Civil service recruitment, being as consequential as elections, should include external observers. This aligns with Pheu Thai's position.

When asked about the timeline, Phakamol said the committee expects to set the agenda this week and consider the matter the following week.

Farida Hai Thongkham apologized to all brands for canceling scheduled events and pledged to get back to work as soon as she recovers. Fans expressed concern after learning of her hospitalization, while Farida herself posted a video offering apologies, worried about her commitments.

Farida canceled brand collaborations on December 2-3 and released a statement: "I apologize to all the brands for days 2-3. As soon as I get better, I'll rush back to work for all of you brand owners."

The singer disclosed details of her condition: "Vera is safe. I'm experiencing severe back pain to the point I can't move, plus fever. The doctor admitted me to the hospital because I have a urinary tract infection."

Fans rushed to offer prayers for her swift recovery, while also cautioning her mother not to push too hard, noting that her daughter is overworking and needs rest. They wished both Vera's mother and Vera good health and strength.

Gold prices for July 2, 2569 have jumped sharply according to an announcement from the Thai Gold Traders Association. Ornamental gold (99.5%) is selling at 64,700 baht per gram, representing an increase of 850 baht compared to the previous day's close on July 1. Bar gold is trading at 63,700 baht per gram for buying and 63,900 baht per gram for selling. Ornamental gold (96.5%) is being purchased at 62,428.88 baht per gram and sold at 64,700 baht per gram. International spot gold prices stand at $4,046.00 per ounce. Gold traders are predicting further price increases of 1,000-2,000 baht per gram in tomorrow's opening, potentially breaking through the 80,000 baht barrier.