A man from Wuhan, China, recently underwent emergency surgery after his retina detached—a complication caused by repeatedly slapping his right eyelid over three days in hopes of warding off bad luck. According to ancient Chinese superstition, a twitching left eye brings good fortune while a twitching right eye brings misfortune.

When his right eye continued twitching despite rest and warm compresses, the man searched online for remedies. He found advice claiming that slapping the eyelid could "dispel bad luck," so he followed this method for three consecutive days.

Although the twitching eventually stopped, he developed severe vision problems—he could only see straight ahead and was completely blind to both sides.

Doctors diagnosed a detached retina and successfully restored his vision through surgery. They explained that the retina is extremely thin, measuring less than 0.3 millimeters on average. Violent impacts or strikes to the eye can send shock waves through to the eyeball, significantly increasing the risk of retinal tears and detachment.

The case sparked widespread discussion online in China, with many viewing it as an important cautionary tale about blindly following superstitions. Some commenters noted that "the right eye twitching ultimately did bring bad luck—but caused by the man's own actions." Others emphasized that eye twitching is simply a physical signal from the body, not a predictor of fate, and that medical principles should be trusted over traditional beliefs.

Doctors note that short-term eyelid twitching is usually caused by excessive screen use, insufficient rest, or stress, and typically improves with adequate rest. However, if twitching persists beyond one week or spreads to the cheek or mouth corners, medical attention should be sought immediately.

Young actor Yuro Yasaworn Thawapee is stepping out of his comfort zone to develop himself professionally. His latest challenging film project is "Guest House 2," currently playing in cinemas. Yuro shares insights about the film, his current work, his pivot to BL series, future projects, and his relationship status.

When you first read the script for "Guest House 2," what was your impression?

Yuro: "It felt very intense. It's not just a typical ghost or horror film—it has heavy themes of relationships, beliefs, and character emotions. I hadn't encountered many scripts with Southern Thai cultural foundations like this, so it felt very interesting and challenging. I wanted to understand the character's world and the beliefs in this story. I play Anus, who inherited the knowledge of table bombing from his grandfather, but deep down tries to avoid involvement with what's considered supernatural or religiously wrong. He chooses a simple life, loves his family, believes in the people he cares for, and marries Diana, played by Mim Ratanawadee. But when something happens on Budo Mountain that puts his loved one in danger, he struggles to find a way to restore Diana to normalcy, no matter what the cost."

How was working with Mim Ratanawadee?

Yuro: "Mim is a very dedicated actress with strong emotional delivery. When we perform scenes together, it genuinely feels like we're a couple who've been through difficult experiences. The chemistry between our characters comes across quite intensely."

Besides "Guest House 2," what other projects do you have?

Yuro: "I have the drama 'Aew Ruk Kham Wela' (Ring of Timeless Love) and I host the variety show 'Balangk Mor Lam' on Channel 7. I'm also in the stage play 'Once Again... The More It Hurts, The More I Remember, The More I Love'—my first time doing theater. For the Be On Cloud series 'SHINE' world tour, I have one more country left. I've completed 10 countries in the past year, so the next tour might be for a different project."

Since you previously acted in opposite-sex dramas, did you think your life would change this much by moving into BL series?

Yuro: "It had to change, but I'm still an actor. I'm still with Channel 7 HD. I still work with leading actresses and have dramas where I can be the lead actor. Right now I'm working with Mook Vornish, and there's the film 'Guest House 2' with Mim. I see it more as an opportunity than anything else. Moving into BL or same-sex acting is an opportunity for me to develop myself as an actor—to see if I can embody that character. Acting is the same, but what's changed is having Be On Cloud supporting me in another form as a BL series actor, which they are."

Did you ever think that taking the BL route would make you more famous?

Yuro: "I didn't think like that. I'm an actor. Whatever opportunity comes along that I think suits me and I'm ready for, I'll take it."

Which management system do you use for events?

Yuro: "Through my agency. Channel 7 isn't involved in event management or appearances except for Channel 7's own work. Before, if there were general events, I'd handle them with my manager independently. Channel 7 only manages drama and channel work. Once Be On Cloud came on board to support me, it's like I became an artist under their label, so I follow their policies. I've been with Channel 7 all along. Having someone come support me is another option and another opportunity to increase people knowing about me—which is another opportunity I chose to take."

Is acting in BL series different from opposite-sex dramas in terms of performance technique?

Yuro: "It's the same...

True Corporation, in partnership with True Digital Academy, launched the 'AI Master for Media by True' training program on July 4, 2025, designed exclusively for media professionals. The intensive four-week course teaches journalists how to apply AI technology effectively while maintaining journalistic ethics and accuracy, covering topics from understanding generative AI to creating automated workflows. The program brought together 30 media professionals from major Thai news organizations and professional associations, reflecting True Corporation's commitment to advancing digital skills and supporting Thailand's media sector in the AI transformation.

Phuket City Pride 2026 promises to be bigger and bolder than ever, celebrating equality under the 'We are ONE' theme with Thai citizens and international tourists joining over 25 parade contingents featuring more than 2,000 participants from government bodies, private companies, civil society, LGBTQIAN+ networks, tourists, and international partner organizations. Celebrity participants including Poang Pan (TheFadd BlogVlog), Kai Warayut, Adel Nrml (Miss Universe Phuket 2025), Nam Ing Sutthida (Miss Universe Phuket 2026), and international influencer Sinon Loresca from the Philippines will march to celebrate diversity and share Phuket City Pride's beauty with the world.

The parade begins at 5 p.m. on June 27, 2026, from the Mahrani 72nd Birthday Park (Dragon Plaza) and winds through historic Old Phuket town streets including Thalang, Montri, Dibuk, and Phang Nga roads, concluding at Charter Bank intersection with an official opening ceremony. Beyond the parade, festivities include interactive installations like Pride Bunny and SMIFI, a pride-painted rainbow street, the 'Pride Paint' art exhibition showcasing diversity through art, dance challenges, and evening performances from 8 p.m. to midnight, featuring special concerts by Hai Apaporn and numerous guest artists, along with the Miss Phuket City Pride 2026 pageant celebrating talent, personality, and inspiration.

On July 4, 2569, Akkharadet Wongphitakrojon, Ratchaburi MP from the Bhumjaithai Party, responded to criticism by Phakdi Watchrasindu, a list-based MP from the People's Party, who accused government ministers of dodging live parliamentary questions. Akkharadet said the opposition should stop using the issue for political games, noting the government consistently takes questions seriously and ministers regularly appear to respond.

Akkharadet stated that the Prime Minister has continuously ordered the cabinet to prioritize responding to parliamentary members, making accusations of evasion unfair. Live questions differ from regular ones, he noted, as ministers receive only a few hours' notice in the morning before the session, sometimes conflicting with unavoidable state business that cannot be postponed.

Regarding the Senate election case, Akkharadet said ministers have repeatedly explained and answered parliamentary questions about it. Since the case remains under Election Commission review and investigation, it should proceed through proper judicial channels, he argued.

He noted the Justice Minister regularly answers parliamentary questions and occasional schedule conflicts are understandable given the time constraints of live questioning versus pre-scheduled regular questions.

"The opposition should stop using ministers' absence from live questions to discredit the government, as this is unproductive politics," Akkharadet said. "Phakdi, as a new generation politician, should conduct straightforward politics rather than mislead the public into thinking ministers intentionally avoid questions, when the reality is that live questions have strict time limitations."

The Department of Thai Traditional Medicine is expediting its review of a draft cannabis law for medical use after gathering public input across two consultation rounds from 1,600 participants, with plans to submit it to the Health Minister for approval by July 24. Dr. Tewan Thaneerat, deputy director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional Medicine and Alternative Medicine under the Ministry of Public Health, outlined the legislation's progress on July 4, 2025. The department has been collecting public feedback on the Cannabis and Cannabis Derivatives Bill through the central legal system website of the Office of the Council of State. The first consultation period ran from January 9-23, 2024, followed by a second round from September 16-30, 2024. According to a March 10, 2025 cabinet resolution, the second consultation was divided into two 30-day phases: the first from April 22 to May 21, 2025 focused on the bill's principles and rationale, and the second from June 2 to July 1, 2025 on the draft legislation itself. Over 1,600 stakeholders and citizens submitted both supportive and opposing views. Dr. Tewan emphasized that the department will not overlook any feedback, dedicating at least 15 days to filter, refine, and amend the bill's content based on all recommendations received. The department will then present the finalized draft to the Health Minister for approval by July 24, 2025, before forwarding it to the cabinet for policy endorsement, with emphasis on public welfare and maintaining social, health, and economic stability.