National

Court Jails Eight For Illegal Surrogacy Network

Four doctors and four brokers received prison sentences up to 15 years for operating an illegal international surrogacy ring that commodified human reproduction and flouted Thai law.

3 Jul The Phuket News

BANGKOK: The Criminal Court has sentenced four obstetricians and four brokers to prison terms of up to 15 years for their roles in a transnational commercial surrogacy network, ruling that they treated the human body as a commodity and deliberately circumvented the law.

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Police

Death Toll Rises to 10 in Monk Group Truck Collision

A tenth monk died from injuries sustained in a truck collision in Mukdahan, with another critically injured monk transferred for specialized care as police continue investigating the accident.

3 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Indonesia Seizes 3 Tons of Thai Cannabis for E-Cigarettes

Indonesian authorities seized 3.37 tonnes of Thai cannabis hidden in suitcases and rubber containers in East Java, arresting 12 suspects who planned to manufacture cannabis-infused e-cigarettes for distribution across major Indonesian citie

3 Jul Khaosod

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National

Government Urges 11 Million to Register for Social Security Board Election

The government is urging 11 million employers and insured workers to register by July 15 for a Social Security Board election on September 27, with voting available online, via app, or in person at SSO offices.

3 Jul Khaosod

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National

Beauty Pageant Director Steps Down From Ubon Role

The director of Miss Universe Ubon Ratchathani has resigned effective July 2 to focus on managing the Miss Universe Bangkok 2026 pageant, though she and two colleagues will continue as advisors to the current Ubon titleholder.

3 Jul Khaosod

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National

Ronaldo Becomes Oldest Player to Score in World Cup Knockout

At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest player ever to score in a World Cup knockout round, converting a penalty for Portugal's 1-1 draw with Croatia in the 2026 tournament's Round of 32.

3 Jul Khaosod

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Local

Sri Don Chai Municipality Defends Hiring Test Results

Sri Don Chai Municipality defended its general laborer recruitment after seven of eleven passing candidates shared the surname Wongchai, explaining the concentration reflects the local Tai Lue population demographic rather than favoritism.

3 Jul Khaosod

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National

Portugal Draws Croatia In World Cup Round Of 32

Portugal and Croatia drew 1-1 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 at Toronto Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo equalizing from the penalty spot after Ivan Perisic had given Croatia the lead.

3 Jul Khaosod

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Tourism

Thailand Ranks Top Five Asia Pacific Travel Destination

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomes findings from Visa’s 2026 Global Travel Intentions study, which ranks Thailand among the top five destinations visited by Asia Pacific travellers, re...

3 Jul Thailand.go.th Issues

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Community

Actress Min Ordains as Buddhist Nun at Father's Temple

Actress Min Ratawan Omthaisong, known for the series Thong Nuea Kao, ordained as a Buddhist nun at Apatharo Monastery in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 1, where her father has spent four Lenten periods.

3 Jul Khaosod

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National

Santi Cazorla Retires From Professional Football

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla, 41, has retired after a distinguished career including two FA Cups with Arsenal and two European Championships with Spain, ending his playing days at childhood club Oviedo.

3 Jul Khaosod

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