Thai and Malaysian Prime Ministers officially inaugurate a new connecting road between the Sadao and Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoints, opening an economic gateway that links trade and investment while creating new opportunities for citizens of both nations. At 10:45 a.m. on July 10, 2025, at the new Sadao Customs Station in Sadao District, Songkhla Province, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim presided over the formal opening of the connecting road between the new Sadao Customs checkpoint and the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint.

Upon the Thai Premier's arrival at the Sadao checkpoint, he crossed to the Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint to unveil a commemorative plaque, welcomed by Prime Minister Anwar and his wife. The two leaders embraced and greeted each other warmly. During the ceremony, both prime ministers walked through the customs gates on both sides and met at the midpoint to shake hands, symbolizing the friendship and strong cooperation between Thailand and Malaysia. The Malaysian Premier then invited the Thai Premier to visit the Malaysian side.

Afterward, the Malaysian Prime Minister hosted a lunch in honor of the Thai Premier and delegation, featuring dishes including basmati rice, traditional beef curry with bamboo shoots, grilled chicken with sambal, stir-fried squid with chili, red snapper with sweet and spicy sauce, traditional local vegetable salad, and durian cake and Malaysian-style desserts.

This represents a significant step in Thai-Malaysian cooperation in upgrading border infrastructure to facilitate citizens and businesses of both countries. The connecting road will open to the public and businesses for travel and cargo transport from July 11 onwards, following years of continuous project promotion by both countries until the two customs checkpoints were fully connected.

The Thai Premier thanked the Malaysian Premier for presiding over the ceremony and praised the close cooperation in driving development in all areas, including the commitment to create peace and economic development in Thailand's southern border provinces and Malaysia's northern region, with a goal of creating new economic opportunities for the region.

The Premier noted that the new Sadao checkpoint is not merely infrastructure but an "economic gateway" that will connect the people, trade, and investment of both countries even more closely. The Sadao-Bukit Kayu Hitam checkpoint is Thailand and Malaysia's most important border trade gateway and one of the region's major transport routes, facilitating cargo transport, tourism, and travel between the two countries.

When the connecting road is fully operational, it is expected to reduce congestion at the checkpoint, decrease waiting times and logistics costs, enabling exporters and importers to move goods faster, allowing farmers to bring produce to market more efficiently, and benefiting transportation, tourism, hotel, restaurant, and service businesses in the border provinces through improved travel convenience.

The Premier stated that from formal discussions with the Malaysian Premier the previous day (July 9), both sides agreed to accelerate border area connectivity development across Songkhla-Kedah, Satun-Perlis, and Narathiwat-Kelantan zones, coupled with promotion of border economic zones, customs facilitation, and immigration procedures to increase economic opportunities for citizens of both nations.

"The government is confident that this infrastructure investment and border connectivity will help attract..."

Sin, the former wife of young singer Fluuk Thitikorn, has issued a comprehensive clarification denying infidelity allegations and requesting that people stop judging her. This comes after Fluuk's ex-girlfriend Lily publicly shared chat messages and a tearful video claiming Sin was the other woman, alleging she had to swallow her pride and ask another man to stop interfering in the relationship.

In her statement, Sin emphasized she has never publicly discussed family matters or posted drama online, and urged people not to judge her based solely on others' narratives. She acknowledged accepting responsibility for any genuine mistakes but stated she should not be forced to endure unhappiness indefinitely. Sin expressed that she gave much to the relationship and hoped for the best even when treated poorly.

Regarding the affair accusations, Sin clarified that while she did speak with an ex-boyfriend about work, accounting, and life problems after leaving Fluuk, they never had a sexual relationship. She noted that using the term "mistress" seemed too harsh given the circumstances.

Sin also detailed two recent reconciliation attempts for their child's sake. During the first around Thai New Year, she hoped to reunite as a family when their child was happy, but tensions flared again. In the second recent attempt, she initiated contact to take their child on an outing as requested, and asked forgiveness from Fluuk's new partner. However, upon returning, Sin realized she no longer loved him and decided to end the relationship, explaining that her heart had no happiness left.

When asked why love had disappeared, Sin explained that as the family's financial and emotional pillar, she was exhausted. Throughout their relationship, she paid for everything—his expenses, his desired possessions, multiple vehicles—while he would create drama or fight if denied anything. After their child was born, he frequented outings and failed to help with childcare or household work. Sin apologized for disappointing many people but pleaded to have her life back.

At 9:30 a.m. on July 10, 2025, Deputy Superintendent Sombutti Phumphetchasai of Thoen Police Station in Lampang received a report of a pickup truck that had skidded off the Thoen-Sapbrap highway and struck a tree in the median at kilometer 640 in Ban Mae Tiea, Mae Tho Subdistrict, Thoen District. Two people were found dead inside the vehicle, prompting authorities to coordinate with Thoen Hospital's forensic doctor, Mae Tho rescue workers, and the Lampang Rescue Association, who brought cutting equipment to the scene.

At the accident site, rescuers found a white Toyota pickup registered in Udon Thani that had collided violently with the tree, nearly splitting the vehicle into two pieces. Two male bodies were discovered in the wreckage, and rescue personnel had to use cutting tools to extract them amid ongoing heavy rain.

The deceased were identified as Thawat (surname withheld), the driver, and Wichanya (surname withheld), a passenger. Both were employees of the Bhumibol Dam Power Authority in Sam Ngao District, Tak Province. The men were traveling from the dam to Mae Mao District to join colleagues for a group activity when heavy rain struck. It is believed the vehicle skidded out of control and collided with the tree in the median, resulting in both deaths.

Police will conduct a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause and proceed with legal procedures accordingly.

Rajamangala University of Technology Isan (RMUTI) in Nakhon Ratchasima has achieved a major milestone in Thai rail technology development by successfully testing its homemade Light Rail Transit prototype, 'Tram Luuk Isan,' on actual tracks at its Khon Kaen campus. The prototype, developed by Thai research and engineering teams, demonstrates the university's capacity to innovate in rail systems while producing quality personnel to support the nation's growing rail industry.

University Rector Associate Professor Dr. Khotsit Sriphudhon described the prototype testing as a crucial step in developing rail technology by Thai engineers, showcasing both the university's role in knowledge creation and workforce development. He emphasized that this achievement represents Thai capability to design, research, and develop functional rail technology, laying the foundation for Thailand's rail industry growth powered by Thai talent and expertise.

Testing covers straight and curved track performance, braking systems, propulsion mechanisms, wheel assemblies, and critical components developed by university researchers including rail fasteners and rail pads. The development incorporates international rail engineering standards adapted to Thailand's context, ensuring safety and performance standards competitive at global levels.

Rector Khotsit noted that the testing track at Khon Kaen campus functions as a large-scale laboratory, allowing students, faculty, and researchers to learn through real-world experience in design, manufacturing, installation, testing, maintenance, and rail system management. Over 15 years, RMUTI has continuously developed curricula, research initiatives, and rail industry partnerships. The 'Tram Luuk Isan' success represents not only institutional achievement but a significant step for Thailand in building indigenous rail knowledge, reducing foreign technology dependence, and developing a complete rail industry ecosystem. The university aims to position its Khon Kaen campus as a regional center for rail learning, research, and innovation, connecting workforce development, research, and industry collaboration to support Khon Kaen's development as a rail hub and advance Thailand's long-term infrastructure development.

At 9:00 a.m. on July 10, 2025, Deputy National Police Commander Thatchai Pitanilabut, heading the National Police Office's Anti-Human Trafficking Center, announced the arrest of a suspect in a sextortion case involving continuous child sexual abuse. The investigation revealed crimes spanning more than 10 years, with more than 20 child victims. The operation aligns with Prime Minister Anuthinthaung's directive to prevent and suppress human trafficking and crimes against children under the "Together We Can Stop Human Trafficking" initiative.

The case represents a serious hidden threat within educational institutions. The suspect holds a doctoral degree and works as a mathematics teacher at a prestigious school, exploiting his professional reputation and credibility to target students. Police arrested him at his residence in Muang Nakhon Pathom district.

The investigation began on July 2, 2025, when parents of a boy under 15 filed a complaint after discovering their son had been sexually abused by a private tutor. The child exhibited depression and physical injuries. Medical examination confirmed inflammation. The boy later revealed the teacher filmed the abuse and threatened to expose him if he told anyone, using blackmail to coerce repeated abuse over one year—more than 22 instances. Investigators coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to interview the victim and parents, gathering evidence. The National Police Office's TICAC unit (Internet-Based Child Sexual Abuse Task Force) assisted in the arrest of the suspect, a prominent elementary school teacher, at his residence in Nakhon Pathom Province.