Delegates reviewed measures under the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, including stronger traffic law enforcement, safer road infrastructure, higher vehicle safety standards, improved post-crash emergency response, and closer international cooperation.

Deputy Interior Minister Jeseth Thaiseth, who led the Thai delegation, highlighted Thailand's Community Checkpoint program as a key initiative that improves road safety through cooperation among community leaders, village headmen, district officials, local administrative organizations, village health volunteers, and civil defense volunteers. He noted that the community-based approach helps identify risks, prevent accidents, and improve safety at the local level.

The Thai delegation also detailed its Trusted Thailand policy, which promotes safety through coordinated action from local communities to the national level.

Deputy Minister Jeseth stated that all lessons learned from the meeting would be applied to improve road safety nationwide, affirming the administration’s goal of continuing to work with other countries to reduce traffic-related deaths, injuries, and property damage.

​Deputy Government Spokesperson Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn announced that the Cabinet approved the extension on July 14, 2026. This measure applies only to current workers already registered in the government system and does not allow new registrations.

​Many migrant workers’ permits were set to expire at the end of 2026. Without this extension, businesses relying on these workers could face disruptions in manufacturing, construction, services, and agriculture, especially in major industrial and tourism areas.

​This measure will help employers maintain workforce continuity and reduce the risk of production suspensions or temporary closures.

​During the extension, relevant agencies will enhance migrant worker databases and integrate information systems. This initiative aims to ensure proper documentation, strengthen oversight, reduce irregular immigration and unauthorized employment, and help businesses meet international labor standards.

​The Ministry of Labor will issue detailed regulations and procedures, and will work to simplify documentation and speed up processing.

​Employers and business operators should follow official announcements from the Department of Employment at www.doe.go.th or contact the Ministry of Labor hotline at 1506, then press 2. Authorities urged the public to rely only on official information to avoid fraudulent requests for payments or benefits.

Anutin said Europe remains one of Thailand's key economic partners and that continued investment by leading European companies reflects confidence in the country's long-term potential. He outlined the government's priorities of expanding digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, clean energy, transportation networks, and logistics, while improving the investment climate through the Thailand FastPass program, OECD accession, and progress toward the Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement.

The prime minister also said the government is working to position Thailand as a regional hub for industries including semiconductors, digital technology, clean energy, life sciences, modern agriculture, and food production. He added that concluding the Thailand-EU FTA would expand market access for Thai products and create new opportunities for businesses.

Representatives of the European business community said Thailand remains an attractive investment destination because of its strategic location, manufacturing base, and skilled workforce. They also expressed support for Thailand's OECD membership and the Thailand-EU FTA while proposing closer cooperation in manufacturing, healthcare, food, finance, and the digital economy. The government also reaffirmed plans to simplify business procedures by updating more than 7,000 outdated laws and regulations.

Addressing the military leadership, Anutin detailed six policy priorities for the armed forces. The goals include improving military readiness through personnel development and modern equipment, enhancing border security through the Border Security Integration Center, expanding disaster relief operations, and advancing voluntary military service as a long-term alternative to compulsory conscription.

The premier also called for continued development of Thailand's defense industry through greater cooperation with relevant sectors, increased domestic production, and broader international partnerships. In addition, Anutin instructed the armed forces to use the Border Security Integration Center to improve coordination in combating transnational crimes, including cybercrime, human trafficking, and narcotics trafficking.

The achievement was announced at the “TCMA at 20: The Next Chapter to Net Zero” event, where Industry Minister Varawut Silpa-archa presented awards to 34 implementing partners, supported by six ministries, for advancing clinker substitution from policy to practice. 

According to the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA), hydraulic cement has become Thailand's primary structural cement by reducing the clinker content—the most carbon-intensive component of cement production—while meeting Thai Industrial Standard TIS 2594. It is now widely used in infrastructure projects, public buildings, industrial facilities, and residential construction.

TCMA Chairman Surachai Nimla-or said that clinker substitution reduced CO₂ emissions by more than 300,000 tonnes in 2021, allowing the country to reach its NDC target nine years ahead of schedule. More than 1 million additional tonnes were reduced during 2022–2023, bringing cumulative emissions reductions since 2019 to more than 3.8 million tonnes of CO₂e. The TCMA chief stated that the results highlight how public-private cooperation can deliver measurable climate benefits while supporting industrial decarbonization.

​The minister emphasized tourism’s role as a primary economic driver and outlined four guidelines for quality, balanced, and sustainable growth: elevating Thailand as a high-value destination, increasing competitiveness through market balance, advancing the industry with data and innovation, and building a high-performance organization. Permanent Secretary Natthriya supported this vision, highlighting the importance of integrating data, technology, and artificial intelligence in planning to strengthen national competitiveness and provide sustainable travel experiences.

​The TAT Governor announced 2027 as "The Year of Transformation" for the agency. The strategy shifts focus from tourist volume to high value through four pillars: targeting high-value demographic segments, promoting year-round travel and secondary cities with experience-based marketing, developing new growth engines such as creative culture and sustainable tourism, and transforming the agency into an agile, data-driven organization.

​After internal planning, the TAT will host a Market Briefing and Tourism Clinic at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on July 21, 2026. This event will enable local operators to connect with overseas directors, build networks, and explore global market opportunities. The official 2027 tourism marketing direction will be announced to industry partners and the public in August 2026.

During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister laid a wreath at the USS Arizona Memorial in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. The ceremony was attended by Thailand’s Ambassador to the United States Suriya Chindawongse, Admiral Paparo, and representatives from Thailand and the United States.

The Deputy Prime Minister also visited the U.S. Pacific Fleet and observed multinational fleets participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, held from June 24 to July 31, 2026. RIMPAC 2026 brings together 31 nations in the Hawaiian Islands region and is recognized by the U.S. Pacific Fleet as the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

The Deputy Prime Minister thanked Admiral Paparo for the warm welcome and reaffirmed the importance of the Thailand–United States alliance in supporting regional peace and security, especially in a rapidly changing international security environment. He also expressed Thailand’s readiness to further strengthen cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.

The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), and Pride community partners to build international support for Bangkok's bid to host WorldPride 2030.

Thailand's Road to WorldPride 2030 highlights support for equality and inclusion, reinforced by the enactment of marriage equality, positioning Thailand as a leader in respecting diversity.

Following the enactment of marriage equality, hosting WorldPride 2030 would further enhance Thailand's role in promoting inclusion, respecting diversity, and ensuring opportunities for participation by all.

Developed by KMITL in partnership with Sinogen Pinpetch Joint Venture Co., Ltd., the 25-seat luxury class passenger coach is 22 percent lighter than comparable conventional railcars, has a top speed of 120 kilometers per hour, has completed more than 10,000 kilometers of testing, contains 44.1 percent locally produced components, and is expected to reduce production costs by about 30 percent compared with imported coaches.

The SRT will continue testing the prototype with KMITL and its partners before introducing it on tourism routes ranging from 200 to 500 kilometers. Following the handover ceremony, Yodchanan and the delegation boarded the railcar for its inaugural ceremonial journey from Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lamphong) to Phra Chom Klao railway halt.

According to the spokesperson, the embassy, once set up, will improve coordination between Thailand and Iraq while opening new opportunities in trade, investment, and energy. Iraq, which has the world's fourth-largest oil reserves, is also an important export market for Thai rice.

The embassy is also expected to support tourism growth between the two countries, improve consular services for Iraqi nationals, and expand Thailand's engagement with the Middle East. Thailand welcomed 15,644 visitors from Iraq in 2025, more than triple the previous year's total.