Actress and radio DJ Bew Jitchariya, known for her northeastern Thai style performances, is now seven months pregnant and has finally spoken out about the family drama after her husband Aoff Taveewat posted about their financial struggles. Aoff revealed that last year they sold 14 baht of gold to pay off his brother-in-law's debts, and this year he had to redeem mortgaged farmland and a house worth 1.6 million baht that his brother-in-law had pledged. Frustrated by the recurring pattern of supporting her brother-in-law without any behavioral change, Bew confirmed they have decided to stop all financial assistance and focus entirely on caring for their soon-to-be-born daughter and themselves. Bew also opened up about her recent film debut in "Local LGBTQ+ Virus Apocalypse," sharing that despite being seven months pregnant during filming, she managed the physical demands well and enjoyed working with the cast and crew. She revealed she is expecting a daughter, that the planned delivery date is September, and she hopes for a natural birth. When asked about parenting duties, she joked that her husband tends to spoil the grandchildren more, though they have plenty of extended family support. Regarding prenatal care, her doctor has advised her to reduce sugar intake due to gestational diabetes risk, though she admits struggling with her sweet cravings, cutting her daily milk tea from two cups to one. She plans to check with her doctor about the baby's name, possibly choosing an Isan-style name based on the child's birth date.

Bangkok — 14 July 2026, The Thai government has pledged its support for teenage singer "Nene Royal" after her standout performance on America's Got Talent (AGT), saying it plans to promote her as part of Thailand's tourism public relations and soft power campaign while sponsoring expenses related to her participation in the competition, as well as inviting the Thai public to vote for the young performer ahead of the next round of the competition in August.

Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul said on Tuesday at Government House, after leading a delegation from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to meet the prime minister, that the government was ready to support Nene Royal, whose real name is Rattikan Amloi, also known as Praew, in every aspect of her participation in AGT, including competition-related expenses.

During the meeting, the prime minister presented Nene with an Amazing Thailand lapel pin and souvenir gift set as a gesture of support ahead of her next competition, while praising her talent, determination and dedication for bringing international recognition to Thailand and inspiring young Thai artists.

During the event, Nene also gave a live performance of "Zombie" by The Cranberries, the same song she performed while accompanying herself on guitar during her AGT audition.

Surasak said that simply appearing on a global stage had already helped promote Thailand. He added that, looking ahead, the ministry plans to invite Nene to participate in future campaigns promoting Thai tourism, the country's image and its soft power, citing her broad abilities and potential.

Nene thanked the Thai public for their support and encouraged people to continue following her journey and vote for her in the next round of the competition, admitting she was shocked by how quickly everything had happened.

"Right now, I still don't realise I've become this famous. Everything has happened so quickly, and my life has changed a lot. Wherever I go, people recognise me. I can't even go out to buy meatballs anymore," she joked.

She also revealed that her ultimate dream is to become an international recording artist, release her own music and go on a world tour. She added that she is currently preparing to release two or three new songs that are already in the pipeline.

Nene emphasised that she introduced herself on AGT as being from "Phuket, Thailand" because she wanted audiences around the world to know she is from southern Thailand and a proud native of Phuket.

Global K-pop sensation iKON thrilled their Thai fanbase with a spectacular performance at Thunder Dome on July 4 as part of the iKON FOUREVER WORLD TOUR, marking their first concert in Thailand in nearly two years. Members Jay, Song, Bobby, and Chan reunited with Thai iKONICs for an unforgettable evening celebrating their long journey and special bond with fans, featuring fan favorites like "Love Scenario" and "Rhythm Ta" that had the crowd singing along throughout the night.

Following the successful launch of their world tour in Seoul in May, the Bangkok stop represented a significant milestone for the group, particularly meaningful as all four members performed together again after completing their military service obligations. The concert was filled with warm interactions as band members expressed gratitude for their Thai reception, while fans responded with enthusiastic cheers, underscoring the enduring connection between iKON and their Thai supporters over the years.

The Bangkok concert success marks another important milestone in the iKON FOUREVER WORLD TOUR as the group continues connecting with audiences worldwide. After their triumphant Thailand stop, iKON will continue their regional tour with upcoming dates in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia before pursuing further world tour dates.

A factory warehouse fire erupted in the Naraphirom area, Bang Rakam subdistrict, Bang Len district, Nakhon Pathom province at 4:55 p.m. on July 14, 2025, according to Fire & Rescue Thailand. Firefighting teams and emergency vehicles from relevant agencies rapidly responded to the scene to assess and control the situation. Initial inspection revealed the fire spreading rapidly inside the warehouse with continuous flames, producing massive columns of black smoke that rose into the sky and were visible from considerable distances, alarming nearby residents. Firefighting personnel are currently mobilizing resources and using water cannons to suppress the fire and prevent it from spreading to adjacent buildings and areas. No casualties have been reported, and damage assessment and investigation into the cause remain ongoing. Authorities are prioritizing bringing the situation back to normal and conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from relevant agencies.

On July 14, 2025, officials led by Prapid Yanpanya, district chief of Pong Nam Ron, coordinated with local police and immigration officers to arrest four Indian nationals along a road in Tambon Thap Thai, Pong Nam Ron district, Chanthaburi province. The arrests followed public alerts on a Facebook community group warning of Indian nationals traveling door-to-door selling counterfeit goods, particularly targeting vulnerable elderly people living alone.

Searches uncovered a substantial quantity of evidence, including gold-colored necklaces made to resemble real gold, watches, earrings, eyeglasses, and the motorcycle used in their travels. The suspects would ride from house to house offering watches and jewelry they falsely claimed were genuine gold, using persuasive talk to target elderly residents living alone.

Initial charges filed include illegal employment by foreign nationals working without proper authorization. The suspects have been turned over to Pong Nam Ron Police Station for further investigation and legal prosecution. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and refuse any door-to-door jewelry purchases, and to immediately alert community leaders, local officials, or relevant authorities if suspicious individuals attempt to sell such items in their area.

National Police Chief Kittarat Panthapetch announced on July 14, 2568 at Government House that his task force has identified those involved in the 2568 local government and civil service recruitment exam fraud case and has categorized them into groups. He stated the investigation team is preparing to announce arrests tomorrow, following the detention of three suspects whose testimony and forensic evidence are being compiled for legal proceedings.

Panthapetch explained that the committee established a three-phase investigative framework: the pre-exam preparation phase examining whether exam procedures, recruitment, test creation, test security, and safeguards were conducted properly; the during-exam phase covering group assignments, venue arrangements, test distribution, examination conduct, and supervision; and the post-exam phase reviewing result processing, answer checking, and allegations of answer correction and score manipulation.

From July 10–13, the task force intensively gathered facts, sending requests to educational institutions and financial bodies for documents. The investigation is currently in the data analysis stage. The police chief noted that detailed findings regarding individuals involved will lead to conclusions to be reported to the committee chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Patchon Nilprapan and ultimately to the Prime Minister, with recommendations for disciplinary, ethical, systemic, and policy measures to prevent future incidents.

With less than a month remaining under the 30-day directive, police are accelerating their work. When asked if investigators have sufficient information to proceed, the police chief said they have adequate material but acknowledged multiple factual questions remain across all three phases, requiring further document requests and witness interviews before the investigation can be considered complete. Over the next week, police will intensify efforts using documents received from Thammasat University, the Interior Ministry, and the Civil Service Commission's examination standards comprising over ten criteria.