TRIS Rating has upgraded real estate developer ASW's corporate credit rating to "BBB" with a stable outlook, up from BBB- with positive outlook, reflecting strong financial performance and consistent growth over five years since the company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). ASW has strategically expanded its project portfolio across Bangkok, the Eastern Economic Corridor, and Phuket, including an investment in TITLE Public Company Limited, a specialist in destination resort real estate development. The company is co-developing leisure residence projects in Phuket under the TITLE brand and expanding into hospitality services including hotels and restaurants to increase recurring revenue.

ASW continues to deliver condominium projects in Bangkok, particularly under its CAVE brand, which has established market leadership in campus condominiums with strong appeal among students and young professionals. Other brands including Atmos, Modiz, and The Owner have also achieved success through strategic locations, design quality, and product excellence. As of the first quarter of 2025, ASW has 38,010 million baht in unrecognized sales (backlog) to be gradually recognized through 2028, with key projects including The Title Heritage Bang Tao (6,000 million baht) and The Title Serenity in Yang (4,000 million baht), both over 77% sold. The credit rating upgrade marks a significant milestone reflecting ASW's successful portfolio diversification strategy combined with strong financial discipline and operational efficiency.

PARIS, France — 13 July 2026, Thailand's women's football team made history by winning the bronze medal at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026 in Paris after advancing to the Division 1 bronze-medal match, where they defeated Slovakia in a penalty shootout following an exhilarating 4-4 draw in regulation time.

In addition to their third-place finish, the Thai women's football team received two special tournament honours: the Most Unified Team Award and the Soccerex Coaches' Coach Award.

The Special Olympics Unified Football competition provides a platform where athletes with intellectual disabilities, known as Special Athletes, compete alongside teammates without intellectual disabilities, known as Unified Partners, on the same team. The format showcases the abilities of people with intellectual disabilities while promoting equal participation, teamwork and inclusion both on and off the pitch.

Thailand's historic seven-a-side women's squad featured Yatika Watchawong as Unified Team Co-Captain (Special Athlete), along with Special Athletes Kewalin Thamniyom, Piyamart Huajaipeth, Siriwimol Saetao, Saithan Tina, and goalkeeper Aekchittra Khongtako. Unified Partners included Co-Captain Thidathip Pankaeo, Natthatida Somchart, Noppakao Pornpipat, and Saowapark Narksanit.

On 7 July 2026, Special Olympics France and Special Olympics Thailand drew 1-1 at Charléty Stadium during women's Day 2 competition. The team was coached by head coach Chownee Phanlert and coach Kanya Sahree, with Dr. Petai Sopasin serving as team physician, Chuchai Angkabkaew as head of delegation, and Dr. Rittirong Intrachinda as team director.

Held every two years by Special Olympics International, the Unified Football World Cup aims to provide people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop their skills and showcase their abilities on the international stage while encouraging greater social acceptance and inclusion.

The 2026 tournament marked several historic milestones for Thailand's intellectual disability sports community. Thailand was the only women's team from the Asia-Pacific region to compete in this edition of the World Cup and finished third, becoming one of the world's top three unified women's football teams.

Thailand was also the only nation to receive both special awards: the Most Unified Team Award, recognising the team that best demonstrated inclusion through meaningful participation on and off the pitch, and the Soccerex Coaches' Coach Award, recognising coaches who inspired their teams through leadership, knowledge and a passion for the game.

The women's seven-a-side Division 1 title was won by Guatemala, with Costa Rica finishing second and Thailand taking bronze. In the men's 11-a-side competition, Libya claimed the title ahead of Jamaica.

The Khon Kaen Provincial Education Office District 2 has suspended a sixth-grade teacher accused of inappropriate behavior toward a male student during a computer class lesson. An investigation was launched on July 13, 2025, after a video circulated online allegedly showing a male teacher engaging in indecent conduct inside the school's computer room. The video shows the teacher using his left hand to grab the student's head while using his other hand to touch himself, continuing until completion according to the video caption.

District Director Abhichai Senayotee and officials inspected the computer lab on July 13. While the classroom layout has since been modified, some features visible in the video—such as the location of the altar table at the front—remain recognizable. The teacher was absent on the inspection day. Based on information from school staff, the incident likely occurred before the 2025 school year began, when classrooms were being renovated. School records indicate the teacher has been employed at the school for approximately six years with no prior incidents of misconduct.

The student's parent reported that the child, who was facing the computer screen during the incident, was unaware of the teacher's inappropriate behavior and did not notice anything unusual. The teacher's mother contacted the school on the evening of July 12 and acknowledged her son was the person in the video.

Author Abhichai stated that the education office has ordered the accused teacher to report to district headquarters beginning July 14, 2025, preventing him from teaching during the investigation. A serious disciplinary committee has been appointed to conduct the formal hearing and pursue professional ethics proceedings in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The ministry emphasized protecting student safety as its top priority and vowed to take the fullest legal action if misconduct is confirmed.

Captain Isaranudom Phuriharanphat's mother filed a formal complaint with Sports Minister Surasak Phandcharoenvorakul on July 13, alleging that the Thai Shooting Association deliberately excluded her son from the Asian Games despite his qualification. She stated that in the selection competition, her son finished second and should have been selected under existing rules allowing two athletes, but the association changed the criteria to a point-based system after learning of his qualification. The mother said her complaint to the Thailand Sports Authority was not properly addressed.

Sports Minister Surasak acknowledged that multiple sports associations face similar complaints and pledged fair treatment for all parties. He instructed the Thailand Sports Authority to investigate and ensure that athletes meeting selection standards should be allowed to compete. The mother revealed she has spent approximately 10 million baht supporting her son's training, including selling two houses and keeping only one of four vehicles.

Isaranudom Phuriharanphat is a 22-year-old shooting athlete who became Thailand's youngest-ever Olympic competitor when he participated in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics at age 15 in the 25-meter rapid-fire pistol men's event.

The Public Affairs Office of the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defense and the Thai Volunteer Defense Foundation have continued supporting border-guard soldiers by distributing compensation and assistance. On July 13, 2026, Maj. Gen. Thanathip Sawangsaeng, director of the Public Affairs Office, and members of the Thai Volunteer Defense Foundation visited Special Warfare Command headquarters in Lopburi province to meet with Maj. Gen. Adul Chanma, commander of the Special Warfare Command, to discuss support strategies for military personnel executing national security missions.

The foundation distributed 40,000 baht in aid to four families of soldiers killed in border disputes (10,000 baht per family), presented four Hatari Cyclone Max fans, and distributed 500 bread rolls to children of deceased service members attending the event, offering encouragement to grieving families.

Previously, the Public Affairs Office partnered with the Thai Volunteer Defense Foundation and the Ashvin Foundation to donate medical equipment to Phra Mongkut Klao Hospital for treating soldiers wounded in Thailand-Cambodia border clashes. The two foundations together donated two ventilators worth 900,000 baht to enhance the military medical unit's critical care capacity. The foundations also distributed 105,000 baht to 35 injured soldiers (3,000 baht each), compensation of 270,000 baht to 27 families of fallen soldiers (10,000 baht per family), and funded the purchase of 100 power banks (1,500 baht each, totaling 150,000 baht) for the Second Army Region to support border security operations.

Maj. Gen. Thanathip stated that these efforts reflect cooperation between government agencies and civil society in caring for and supporting military personnel and grieving families, while advancing national security. He reaffirmed commitment to integrating collaboration across sectors to strengthen security and improve public quality of life.

Thailand's Unified Special Olympics women's football team made history at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris by advancing to the bronze medal match in Division 1 and defeating Slovakia on penalty kicks after a 4-4 draw in regular time.

Beyond winning third place globally, the Thai women's team received two additional honors: the Unified Team of the Tournament award and the Coach of the Tournament award.

The Special Olympics Unified Football competition gives athletes with intellectual disabilities, called "Special Athletes," the opportunity to compete alongside players without disabilities, known as "Unified Partners," on the same team. This showcases the potential of some of society's most vulnerable individuals with intellectual disabilities and reflects equal cooperation both on and off the field.

The historic Thai women's 7-a-side squad consisted of: Captain Yatika Wachwong (Special Athlete), athletes Gwelin Tammanimu, Piyamad Huayjai, Sirivimol Saetao, Saiyathorn Tinna, goalkeeper Ekjittra Kongtako (all Special Athletes), and Unified Partners Thidatip Panaew, Nattathida Somchat, Nophkao Pornpipat, and Saowphak Naksanit. The coaching staff included Head Coach Chawni Phanlertsai, Coach Kanya Sahari, team physician Dr. Phetai Sophalasilp, team leader Suchuchai Angkabkaew, and Director Dr. Rittirong Intrajinda.

The Unified Football World Cup, held every two years by Special Olympics International, provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities while promoting acceptance and social inclusion.

The Thai women's team achieved several historic milestones: it was the only women's football team from the Asia-Pacific region participating, it was the team's first World Cup appearance, and it became one of only three best Unified women's football teams in the world. Additionally, Thailand was the only country to receive two special awards: the Unified Team of the Tournament, recognizing player unity both on and off the field, and the Coach of the Tournament, recognizing the coach's leadership and inspiration.

2026 Unified Football World Cup Paris Results: Women's 7-a-side: 1st Guatemala, 2nd Costa Rica, 3rd Thailand Men's 11-a-side: 1st Libya, 2nd Jamaica, 3rd Paraguay

Paraguay will host the 2028 Unified Football World Cup.