Deputy Transport Minister Pattrapong Pattharathsin announced progress on upgrading Hua Hin Airport into an international aviation and tourism hub. Following an inspection on May 28, 2025, and the implementation of policies to resolve technical runway issues in line with Thai Civil Aviation Authority safety standards, the government is preparing to launch full international flight services. The Transport Ministry, Airports Authority, Thai AirAsia, and Tourism Authority of Thailand are collaborating to expand regional air connectivity as part of the government's economic stimulus initiative for the region.

The government recognizes Hua Hin's strong economic and tourism potential and has decided to pursue international flights. On July 3, 2025, Pattrapong will chair the "Market Insights and Customer Insights Workshop" alongside the Tourism and Sports Minister to prepare for reopening international routes to Hua Hin, organized by Thai AirAsia.

The workshop will bring together over 100 local tourism and service businesses to gather insights on key topics: presenting Hua Hin Airport's readiness and development plans for future international flights, analyzing Hua Hin's potential tourism products and services to attract visitors, and understanding foreign tourists' interests and activities to develop short and long-term tourism programs.

According to Pattrapong, Airports Authority data from 2018-2020, before the COVID-19 crisis, showed that Hua Hin Airport successfully served Thai AirAsia's Hua Hin-Kuala Lumpur route with strong passenger response: over 1,000 flights carrying more than 130,000 passengers. This workshop represents a crucial step to evaluate feasibility and prepare to reopen the Hua Hin-Kuala Lumpur route and explore other possible international routes.

Coordination between the Transport Ministry, Airports Authority, and related agencies will foster mutual understanding among government, private sector, and local businesses. The Transport Ministry commits full support for infrastructure and facilitation to prepare Hua Hin for international flight development, strengthening competitiveness and positioning Hua Hin as a world-class destination in the long term.

At 6 a.m. on July 2, rescue workers from the Khon Kaen Charity Foundation and Muang Khon Kaen police responded to a call about a man trapped in a water tank on Pimsutr Road in Khon Kaen Municipality. Officers found an unidentified man standing in a 500-liter water tank with only his head above the water. Despite attempts to rouse him, he remained unresponsive. Rescue personnel disconnected the water pipe and drained the tank before tilting it to the ground and extracting him.

Monthon Kant, 44, explained that she was alerted by an employee who discovered the man. The employee was alarmed, fearing he was dead because he remained motionless. When called out to, the man began moving his head. Neighbors then contacted police for assistance. Officers found him swaying inside the tank, prompting them to drain it for safer extraction.

After being pulled from the tank, the man walked to the roadside and rode away on his motorcycle. Upon questioning, he revealed he had been drinking at a social gathering and became intoxicated. He parked his motorcycle at the alley entrance, climbed the fence, opened the tank lid, removed it to the side of a dormitory, and climbed into the tank. The incident was fortunate—had he lost his balance and fallen into the full tank, he could have drowned. Though the man's identity remains unknown, witnesses confirmed he works as a motorcycle taxi driver. Everyone expressed relief that he survived without drowning.

GrabFood announces that Thai citizens have flocked to use the Thai Help Thai Plus 60/40 subsidy, generating delivery sales exceeding 500 million baht in just two weeks.

Participating restaurants in the program increased by 40%, and driver average hourly earnings grew by 18%. Consumer behavior analysis shows that users most frequently redeem the subsidy during lunch hours.

Som tam emerged as the bestselling menu item, while Thai tea remains the most popular beverage choice.

Bangkok leads in subsidy usage among Thai cities using GrabFood's delivery platform, followed by Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Nakhon Ratchasima.

Global superstar and LLOUD founder LISA (@lalalalisa_m) has just released a breakthrough photoshoot on social media featuring a striking black haute couture gown shot against Utah's dramatic desert landscape. Recently named by Forbes as the world's most beloved woman, LISA demonstrates her undeniable star power through this bold fashion statement. The defining feature of the gown is its dramatic design: appearing elegant and composed from the front, the dress features a daring side slit running from the armpit down past the hip when viewed from the side, showcasing her flawless silhouette and impeccable bone structure. The photos have generated massive engagement across social media, with 3.1 million likes and nearly 100,000 shares accumulating within hours of posting. The comment section exploded with nearly 19,000 remarks from celebrities, fashion influencers, Grammy-level artists, and fans worldwide, all expressing their enthusiasm for the shoot. LISA continues to prove she is a fashion icon and trendsetter of this era, requiring no approval from anyone as she sets the standard for global aesthetic taste. Her combination of sophistication, confidence, and star power makes these Utah desert photos an instant classic in contemporary fashion.

A coconut water vendor narrowly escaped death after suffering electrical shock from a faulty coconut processing machine in a police dormitory at Soi Chula 34, Wang Mai Subdistrict, Pathumwan District, Bangkok, on July 2, 2025. Emergency services received the report and rushed to the scene, where they found the 36-year-old Laotian worker unconscious near his coconut juice stand. Officers from Pathumwan Police Station, including Chakraphon Ritbua, Yutthapong Pimchaishri, Shivakorn Hemratchdanon, and Artit Jitdamhari, along with volunteers from the Rajkanya Foundation, immediately began CPR to save his life.

When advanced life support (ALS) paramedics from Chulalongkorn Hospital arrived, they took over care of the patient. The vendor regained vital signs and survived the incident, being transported to Chulalongkorn Hospital for further treatment. Preliminary investigation suggests the electrical shock came from a malfunctioning coconut machine the vendor was operating at the time.

Pathumwan Police will coordinate with relevant agencies to thoroughly inspect the electrical equipment and wiring at the scene to prevent similar accidents in the future.

Thailand's Department of Business Development and the Revenue Department have launched a collaborative initiative to combat illegal business practices, particularly the use of Thai nationals as nominee shareholders for foreign investors. On July 1, officials from both agencies met to discuss improving business services and strengthening enforcement against unlawful activities. The two departments have integrated their databases—covering business registration, shareholder details, financial statements, and VAT records—to create a comprehensive system for identifying high-risk entities. Given the widespread use of Thai nominees by foreign investors and the sophisticated tactics employed by both Thai and foreign criminals posing as legitimate business operators, the agencies are implementing strict law enforcement measures. They have identified five categories of high-risk businesses for immediate investigation: businesses with tax payment irregularities, entities with unverified addresses, partnerships and foreign corporations failing to file financial reports, VAT-registered entities, and those with suspicious shareholding structures. The Department of Business Development will analyze this data and coordinate with partner agencies to conduct thorough inspections and enforce regulations strictly. Officials stated the initiative aims to improve services while delivering concrete results in preventing illegal business activities and stopping foreign nationals from using Thai nominees to circumvent business restrictions, protecting Thailand's economy and attracting legitimate investors.