Following the fire at a beer bar in the Ladprao area near Ladprao Soi 1 in Chatuchak District that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, online communities have been sending messages of support and searching for information about members of the band Thoskanth. The band was scheduled to perform at the venue regularly every Thursday and Saturday-Sunday. On Facebook, fans have been unable to contact lead singer Thitiwan (Din) Kaewkanha and other band members, with many expressing concern and asking for updates on their condition. Some messages suggest they may have died, though details are still being verified. Fans continue to reach out with messages of support and inquiries about the drummer, bassist, and other band members, with further updates expected as the situation develops.

It is quite a special moment for Park Hang-seo, the new South Korean coach of Phlangkanchon FC, as he brought a signed jersey of Son Heung-min, the South Korean football star, to present to the daughter of the club's chairman. Phlangkanchon FC, a team competing in Thailand League 2 for the 2026-27 season, has appointed Park Hang-seo, a South Korean coach and former Vietnam national team coach, as its new head coach. During the Thai League break, Park Hang-seo held the position of general manager for South Korea's national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, South Korea was eliminated in the first round after earning only 3 points, leading Park Hang-seo to resign from that position and immediately take on his full-time role as Phlangkanchon's head coach. The experienced South Korean coach did not arrive empty-handed, bringing with him a signed match jersey of Son Heung-min, South Korea's team captain and forward, to present to Pimchanok Kitthammakul, the daughter of club chairman Dr. Prawit Kitthammakul.

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Phuket Deputy Interior Minister Polpree Suwannachawi (MoI-2) led a high-profile inspection in Cherng Talay, Thalang, targeting cannabis retailers and businesses suspected of operating under nominee arrangements. Authorities inspected a cannabis outlet found to be selling multiple products — cannabis flowers, pre-rolled joints, and cannabis-infused food items — despite its license being suspended. The shop also […] Interior Ministry Cracks Down on Cannabis Shops and Suspected Nominee Businesses in Phuket -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

At 4:30 p.m. on July 12, 2025, officers from Prakon Chai Police Station received a report of a motorcycle crash with the rider seriously injured. Upon arriving at the scene on a dirt road near Kok Ma village in Buriram's Prakon Chai district, they found a 40-year-old man named Atit (nicknamed Tum) lying face-down with a stab wound to his chest, abrasions on his face and body. Rescue workers attempted CPR, but his pulse was extremely weak. He was rushed to Prakon Chai Hospital but died from his injuries.

Investigators believe he was stabbed elsewhere and attempted to ride his motorcycle away for help but lost consciousness from severe blood loss, causing the crash. No witnesses saw the attack. The village headman reported having no prior knowledge of the victim's troubles.

The victim's relative, 39, revealed that Atit had been living in Kok Ma subdistrict for over 10 years and previously worked as a road surveyor. A month before his death, Atit visited asking for help resolving a conflict with teenagers from nearby Moo 8 over a romantic dispute, but his relative declined to intervene. The relative said Atit then fell silent about the matter until the fatal stabbing. Police are investigating and seeking to identify and arrest the perpetrator.

Thai professional golfer Geno Atthaya Thitikul, ranked world No. 2, finished tied 10th at the Evian Championship after carding one more under-par round on the final day. The fourth major women's golf tournament of 2026, the Evian Championship, featured a prize pool of $9.1 million, or approximately 300.3 million baht, and took place at Evian Resort Golf Club in Évian-les-Bains, France on July 12. After three rounds, Geno held a share of 10th place, and on the final day she added another under-par score to finish with a total of 11-under par, 273 strokes, remaining tied for 10th. The championship was won by South Korean professional Ryu Hae-ran, who defeated Canadian professional Brook Henderson in a playoff after both finished at 19-under par. Other Thai players' results included Ariya Jutanugarn in tied 16th place at 8-under par (276), Patty Tavatanakit in tied 26th at 6-under par (278), Patcharee Anannarukarn in tied 35th at 5-under par (279), and Apinya Yubol in tied 41st at 4-under par (280).

The United States launched airstrikes against Iran early on July 12 in retaliation after Iran attacked a Cyprus-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, causing severe engine damage and at least one crew member missing. The UK Maritime Trade Operations center noted the ship was traveling along the Oman coast route to avoid Iranian territorial waters, and the crew was forced to abandon the burning vessel.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed multiple ships ignored warnings to correct their course and use approved shipping lanes, with one vessel receiving warning fire and halting operations. Iran stated the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed pending further announcements and threatened to consider additional strikes on enemy bases in the Middle East if faced with new attacks.

U.S. Central Command reported American forces struck approximately 140 targets, significantly more than in the previous two operations, focusing on missile and drone launch sites, ammunition depots, communications equipment, and other Iranian military facilities. The U.S. military said its operations degraded Iran's ability to attack civilians and commercial vessels transiting the strait freely.

This latest clash in the Persian Gulf occurred days after President Donald Trump suggested a temporary ceasefire agreement in the Iran conflict had ended. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on social media that "Iran made the wrong choice and now they will pay the price."

Iran's parliament speaker and peace negotiation leader Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf countered: "The era of one-sided agreements has ended. We told you to keep your promises or pay a heavy price for the lesson."