The Cabinet approved the principle of removing the Red-whiskered Bulbul and the Bulbul from the list of protected wildlife, promoting them as economically important species. The Cabinet also instructed the Department of National Parks to closely monitor their wild populations.

The Prime Minister has ordered the "State Welfare Card" agenda item to be postponed to next cabinet meeting. He also instructed a thorough review of the appeal criteria and relaxed vehicle eligibility requirements.

The Cabinet approved extending tax measures to support social enterprises, allowing individuals and corporations to deduct up to twice the amount of donations made through e-Donation for transactions made between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2028.

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE) is taking strong action, announcing a new ministry to accelerate the crackdown on scammers. It revealed that over 8.8 URLs of illegal online gambling sites have already been blocked.

The Cabinet approved the draft APEC AI 2026 statement, to be jointly endorsed at the meeting in Chengdu on July 23-24. The statement highlights cooperation in five areas: accelerating the development of the digital economy, enhancing cybersecurity, and supporting the sustainable use of AI.

The Cabinet has approved revisions to the "Chiang Mai Comprehensive City Plan," allowing some private land within forest conservation areas to be used for commercial purposes, in order to support the local economy and tourism.

The Cabinet acknowledged the "Energy Regulatory Commission Plan" for 2026-2032, outlining four main strategies to enhance energy security, promote market competition, protect stakeholders, and develop the organization.

The Cabinet approved a central budget of 843.26 million baht for the Royal Irrigation Department to repair and restore irrigation buildings and systems damaged by the 2568 floods.

Dr. Ekniti affirms that the government will continue to crack down on fraudsters and illicit funds that are impersonating citizens and causing them to lose their state welfare card benefits. He reveals that this round of efforts will bring an additional 2.3 million genuinely poor people into the system.

Thailand's entertainment and media industry is projected to continue expanding, despite continued sluggish domestic purchasing power. The main drivers are double-digit growth in online advertising, video games, esports, and OTT streaming. Experts warn that the key challenge for businesses isn't just relying on AI, but creating personalized consumer experiences.