At ONE Lumpinee 164 on July 31 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Rama Intra), 25-year-old Filipino fighter Islaiye Erika Bomokawa, undefeated across her four ONE Lumpinee appearances, faced Klinpaka P. Thaisong, a skilled boxer from Chiang Rai, under Muay Thai rules in the atomweight division (105-115 lbs).

The opening round was cautious, with the referee issuing warnings to encourage more aggressive striking. In the final 30 seconds, both fighters showed increased activity, though no significant technique landed cleanly.

Round two opened with both fighters advancing immediately. Klinpaka threw kicks and attempted to close distance, while Bomokawa countered with straight punches, particularly late in the round, landing effective elbow strikes.

Seconds into round three, Bomokawa unleashed a powerful right hook directly to Klinpaka's chin, dropping her to the canvas. The referee immediately stopped the bout, giving Islaiye Erika Bomokawa the victory. She received a 350,000-baht knockout bonus and earned a contract with ONE Championship.

On July 31, 2026, a TikTok user @Look Market posted about a disturbing experience after sleeping at a PTT gas station in Kanchanaburi and having a bizarre dream. In the post, he described pulling over under a tree at the station before the M81 motorway entrance, sleeping for about an hour and a half around midnight. During his sleep, he dreamed that someone hired him to give them a ride for approximately 860 to 880 baht. He recalled telling them he could only take 2 passengers because his car was too small, but the moment he opened the door, 8 people mysteriously rushed in and sat down with eerie, unchanging smiles. The dreamer added that the passengers sat silently—3 in front (1 woman and 2 men) and 5 in the back—with every one of them grinning slightly and making no sound. After he drove back onto the motorway for about 5 kilometers, streetlights went out on two poles simultaneously, which frightened him further.

Following the post, commenters revealed that he was the third person to report the same type of dream at that location, with some mentioning they had even received lottery numbers and been advised to make merit. Local residents then shared historical context, explaining that the gas station is located in an area known as Ban Tung Samo, Ban Don Chedi, and Ban Nong Khao. This region was the site of the legendary Elephant Battle (Yodha Hatthi) between King Naresuan of Ayutthaya and the Burmese Crown Prince during the early-modern period, when Ayutthayan and Burmese soldiers clashed across a wide expanse that extends to where the gas station now stands. The area is home to three villages and contains the Don Chedi Monument dedicated to King Naresuan, a museum housing war weapons, swords, and ornaments related to war elephants, and a nearby monument that Naresuan built in honor of the Burmese Crown Prince, located about 500 meters from the Don Chedi Monument. Local belief holds that the spirits of fallen Ayutthayan and Burmese soldiers still linger in the area, waiting for their next rebirth. According to locals, the dreamer was fortunate to have encountered these soldier spirits in whatever form they appeared, and was considered blessed.

Japanese prosecutors have announced they will not charge a 28-year-old Thai woman arrested at Fukuoka Airport on July 12 with 900 grams of methamphetamine concealed in coffee sachets. The prosecutors determined she acted without criminal intent and had no prior involvement with international drug trafficking networks. Her parents, a 53-year-old father and 45-year-old mother, expressed relief at the Japanese authorities' decision, stating they are confident their daughter was not involved in drug trafficking. They plan to pick her up from the airport tomorrow around 2:00 p.m., after which the family will make merit at a temple, treating the incident as a misfortune that has now passed. The parents thanked all government agencies and officials involved for their assistance in clarifying the matter and said they will encourage their daughter to pursue legitimate business opportunities instead.

The Devil's Mouth is a heart-pounding survival thriller about five young adventurers who journey along Thailand's breathtaking coastline and discover a remote cave known as "The Devil's Mouth." When they join a cave-diving tour, they find themselves stalked by something deadly beneath the water.

The film was shot across several stunning locations throughout Thailand, including Bangkok, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, and Samut Prakan. The cast features rising stars Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Gavin Casalegno, Nico Hiraga, and Tommi Rose, alongside internationally recognized Thai actor Tayme Thapthimthong.

Thapthimthong plays a cave-diving guide who leads foreign tourists into the underwater cave. He expressed pride in being part of a film shot entirely in Thailand, from north to south, to showcase the country's beauty to global audiences. In his role, his character initially suspects nothing is amiss, but once disaster strikes, his sole objective becomes ensuring every group member escapes alive.

Thapthimthong described the role as requiring authenticity and realism above all else. To prepare for the extensive underwater sequences, all six main cast members attended a month-long diving workshop in a two-meter-deep swimming pool, where professional instructors trained them in freediving and scuba basics. The cast practiced breath-holding regularly, as many scenes required extended underwater filming periods.

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An exclusive interview with the cast and director of the thriller film The Devil's Mouth, which was shot extensively across Thailand. The movie follows five teenagers on an adventure along Thailand's scenic coastline who join a diving expedition to explore a remote underwater cave called "The Devil's Mouth," only to discover something sinister and deadly lurking beneath the surface.

The production filmed across multiple Thai locations including Bangkok, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, and Samut Prakan, starring rising international talents Kathryn Newton, Lana Condor, Gavin Casalegno, Nico Hiraga, and Tommi Rose, alongside globally renowned Thai actor Tem Thapthimthong. The film is now available to watch on Prime Video.

Interview with actor Tem Thapthimthong:

On his initial reaction to the script and joining the project: I felt incredibly proud to be part of this film because it was shot throughout Thailand, in both the northern and southern regions, showcasing the beauty of our country to the world. In the story, I play a tour guide who takes foreign tourists to explore an underwater cave. I was very excited to learn that the film had underwater scenes, so I prepared myself with diving training well before filming began.

On his character as a tour guide: I played an underwater cave diving guide who leads foreign tourists on an expedition in a cave called "Devil's Mouth." When discussing the role with the director, he wanted me to play it as naturally as possible—as a knowledgeable local guide familiar with the cave and unaware of anything unusual, until unexpected events occur. Then I had to try to help all the tour members survive and escape. This character wasn't difficult to play because it emphasized authenticity and the natural behavior of a local guide.

On physical preparation for the demanding underwater and climbing scenes: About a month before filming began, the six main cast members attended a workshop together at a two-meter-deep swimming pool. We had professional diving instructors teach us free diving skills—holding our breath while diving underwater without oxygen tanks—and basic scuba equipment use. We trained in the pool almost a full month, practicing breath-holding techniques since actual filming required scenes where we'd need to hold our breath underwater. Personally, I already enjoyed swimming, so it wasn't difficult. It was a fun experience and helped all the cast members bond before filming started.

On the most challenging or memorable scenes: Our first shoot was a canoe paddling scene into a cave entrance in Mae Hong Son province. After that...