On July 10, 2025, Montri Dethaskulsom, chairman of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), along with BTS Governor Kajphachai Udomtammarakdi and Assistant Governor Kitti Ekwallop, visited the Purple Line South tunnel to monitor the situation. They confirmed that the area is actively addressing water and sand seepage problems using engineering techniques. The faster the seepage can be reduced, the sooner ground and road surface movement will stabilize. The Purple Line South underground railway construction is now over 70 percent complete, with contract 4 nearly finished and expected to conclude this month. Contract 3 remains, with the first boring machine currently at Samyod Station and the second at the Constitutional Court. The overall project is expected to be completed by October 2025. Earlier this week, water seepage was discovered inside the tunnel. Contractors attempted repairs, but the high water pressure of approximately 20 meters at the incident site prevented effective sealing, causing tunnel flooding. Staff currently pump water out at 50 cubic meters per hour to maintain water levels, as draining it completely would allow external water to surge inward. Continuous rainfall may be complicating work due to groundwater issues. BTS and the contractor coordinated with Bangkok authorities to provide temporary accommodation and cover expenses for affected residents. A coordination center has been established at the incident site to assist residents. The underground Samsen Station project, which faced earlier problems, is also expected to reopen by late 2025. BTS emphasized it strictly follows construction procedures and halts work to repair any seepage issues before proceeding. No quality construction problems have been reported previously, though the true cause of this incident requires further investigation.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo held a grand celebration for pygmy hippo Moo Deng's second birthday on July 10, 2025, with Bunyachob Suddhamanasswong, chairman of the Thailand Zoo Organization, officially opening the "Happy Moo Deng Day" event at the hippopotamus exhibit in Chachoengsao province. The beloved dwarf hippo, who has captured hearts across Thailand and among fans globally, was honored with official remarks from zoo director Narongvit Chadchoy and Thailand Zoo Organization director Jonglani Kaewsod.

During the opening ceremony, officials and tourists sang happy birthday to the two-year-old hippo and presented a cake decorated with fresh vegetables and fruits. The celebration featured photo galleries, mascot parades of Moo Deng's animal friends, and a booth where fans could write birthday wishes. Bunyachob highlighted how Moo Deng exemplifies Thailand's soft power, generating significant economic benefits for Chachoengsao province while supporting wildlife conservation efforts.

The zoo also unveiled the "Hippo Village" project, a 75-million-baht government-funded development set to begin construction in 2025. The project will upgrade and expand hippopotamus habitats using nature-based design principles that closely mimic natural environments, promoting animal welfare and allowing natural behaviors. The redesigned exhibit will serve as a new landmark, enhancing tourist experience while sustainably boosting Thailand's long-term tourism economy.

On July 10, officials from Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in Wiphavadi District, Surat Thani Province, along with local rescue teams, received a report that 12 Buddhist monks conducting a forest pilgrimage from Kapoe District, Ranong Province, had been traveling by bamboo raft when it broke apart in strong currents. Eight monks were rescued, but four remained missing. Authorities immediately mobilized search and rescue efforts across the region.

Following the alert, national park officials, district rescue teams, local police, and residents from Ban Bang Jam village in Takuk Nuea subdistrict, Wiphavadi District, spread out to search the area. By 9:30 a.m., officers found three monks who had walked down from the forest, and by 11:30 a.m., five more monks were located. They were initially cared for at Ban Jam Monastery. Due to difficult terrain accessing the main monastery, rescue teams used off-road vehicles to transport them for further medical care.

According to one of the monks, the group had traveled from various regions to practice Buddhism together at Wat Withayalai Kru Rangsarn in Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, before staying at a monastery in Kapoe District, Ranong. On July 3, they began a forest pilgrimage and constructed a bamboo raft to travel through waterways toward Surat Thani Province. However, fierce rapids caused the raft to break apart, scattering the monks in different directions. Local villagers eventually assisted them as they made their way through dense forest.

Four monks remain missing. Authorities have deployed search teams both on water and land to continue rescue operations.

Celeste Amarilla, a Paraguayan senator, claims her Instagram account was hacked following a firestorm of posts attacking Kylian Mbappé after France defeated Paraguay 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup knockout round. The 61-year-old senator had launched into a tirade against Mbappé immediately after the match ended, calling him a Cameroonian posing as French, using dehumanizing language, and suggesting he deserved to be slapped by Paraguayan players. When Mbappé responded and demanded an apology, Amarilla deleted some posts and threatened him with discrimination charges. She now claims her Instagram was hacked and denies responsibility for any future posts. Paraguay's government condemned her remarks on Monday, saying they contradicted "values and principles that inspire peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity that our country promotes." During a Paraguayan Senate session on Wednesday, Senate President Basilio Núñez said her comments were "not just bad but terrible and do not represent what most Paraguayans think." French prosecutors have launched an investigation into her statements for racial discrimination following a complaint filed by the French Football Federation. According to reports, prosecutors indicated the charges could result in up to one year in prison and fines of approximately 51,000 dollars.

BBC reported on July 10 that tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as the United States and Iran persist in their confrontation. The US military conducted strikes on 90 military targets, including air defense systems and military infrastructure along Iran's coastline.

Iran retaliated by targeting US positions in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar in response to previous attacks. Additional strikes followed in Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, and near a nuclear power plant in Bushehr.

Observers report that the number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly amid concerns that oil and fuel prices could spike again.

Large crowds gathered for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late Supreme Leader who died in an attack in late February. State television reported that "the body of the leader of the Islamic Revolution was buried at the Imam Reza Shrine."

The coffin, draped in the national flag, was moved into the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad in northeastern Iran, Khamenei's birthplace. However, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, his son and successor to the position of Supreme Leader, was notably absent from public view. He has not appeared publicly since reports that he suffered severe injuries from the same attack that killed his father.

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the latest US strikes as a "serious war crime," emphasizing that the US government is "evil and corrupt." Iran's Health Ministry reported 14 deaths and 78 injuries across five provinces.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliamentary speaker and head of negotiations with the US, posted on X that the US continues to fail to understand that threats and broken promises have consequences. "Let me be clear: if you attack, you will be attacked," he stated, adding that the Strait of Hormuz will only open when Iran agrees, not through US threats.

Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma and Metropolitan Police Investigation Division have launched Operation "Scale of the Dragon" to dismantle the Por Tip gang's false birth certificate scheme for foreigners. The court issued 40 arrest warrants and 42 search warrants. Suspects include one district official and one hospital employee who allegedly sold birth certificate packages for approximately 90,000 baht per child. The investigation expanded from the April 2567 arrest of Chinese national Chen Yinlai, a scammer operating money laundering activities through Thailand with transactions exceeding 70 billion baht.

On July 10, 2569, at Bang Yai Police Station, investigators brought suspects for fingerprinting, including Siriporn (registrar official), Ngon Ajad (Por Tip), and Prajuab (Por Tip), a company nominee director of China Railway, along with Sunee, a private hospital medical records officer. All face charges of misconduct and false birth certificate registration.

When questioned, Siriporn appeared stressed and refused to comment. Investigators detained 19 total suspects: 10 Por Tip gang members, 7 Chinese women, and two female officials.

Ngon Ajad's daughter reported that approximately 10 years ago, her father married a new Thai wife who worked in Sampeng and introduced him to Li Yan, a Chinese woman. He was asked to sign marriage documents without understanding the reason. When questioned, Ngon Ajad claimed he didn't know his wife had arranged him to sign recognition documents for her children, and he received only 2,000 baht for signing. He stated Li Yan was not pregnant at that time and only became pregnant years later. He confirmed signing birth certificate recognition for two of Li Yan's children and denied receiving payment, claiming he helped because Li Yan was a friend of his girlfriend and wanted to reside in Thailand.