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Phuket — Deputy Interior Minister Polpeer Suwanchawee (MoI-2) visited Phuket today to oversee progress on the government’s “Phuket Model,” a coordinated campaign to reclaim encroached land within Sirinat National Park. Joined by senior officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Lands, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, and […] Deputy Interior Minister Leads Effort to Reclaim Sirinat National Park Land -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Phuket – Authorities at Phuket International Airport have arrested two women — one Thai and one Filipino — after uncovering more than 32 kilograms of cannabis flowers hidden in their luggage. The operation was led by Mr. Nucha Jiradit, Chief of Phuket Airport Customs, alongside Ms. Thanomjit Burirak, Director of Customs Control, and Ms. Charoenporn […] Filipino and Thai Arrested at Phuket Airport, 32 Kilograms of Cannabis Seized -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

Barcelona is set to bolster its attacking lineup after reaching an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi, with only minor administrative details remaining. According to Athletic, Barcelona is strengthening its forward options by acquiring Adeyemi from German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. The deal is structured at €22 million guaranteed, plus additional conditions and a sell-on clause that would benefit Dortmund if Adeyemi is sold in the future. Only minor formalities remain. The 24-year-old joined Dortmund in 2022 and has been a key player for the club, though he experienced form and fitness issues last season that led to his exclusion from Germany's 2026 World Cup squad. Barcelona has an opening in its attack following Robert Lewandowski's contract expiration and exit, the sale of Ansu Fati, and the club's failure to exercise its option on Marcus Rashford.

Despite conceding their first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain defeated Belgium in the quarterfinals on July 11 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to advance to the semifinals and face France.

Spain's reigning world champions faced Belgium's European powerhouse in the quarterfinal matchup. Spain had narrowly beaten Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 and had been the tournament's only unbeaten team until this match, while Belgium crushed co-host United States 4-1.

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation with starters Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsi, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Guéhi, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Lamin Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Balde, and Mikel Oyarzabal. Belgium, under Rudy García, used the same 4-2-3-1 setup with Thibaut Courtois, Timothée Castagne, Nathon Ngoyo, Brandon McKenzie, Maxim De Cuyper, Hans Vanaken, Nicholas Raskin, Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku, and Charles De Ketelaere in their starting eleven.

The first half began competitively before Spain took control and applied sustained pressure on Belgium. After halftime, Belgium gained possession, but in the 30th minute Spain's Dani Olmo fired a shot that the keeper couldn't hold, and Fabián Ruiz followed up to give Spain a 1-0 lead.

Belgium adjusted their approach with aerial balls, and in the 41st minute Charles De Ketelaere equalized 1-1 with a chance from a direct ball into the box, marking Spain's first goal conceded in the tournament.

The second half saw Spain dominating possession while Belgium mounted dangerous counterattacks, keeping the match tense throughout. In the 88th minute, Pau Cubarsi's long-range shot deflected off Belgium's goalkeeper to Miguel Merino, who converted the rebound to restore Spain's lead at 2-1 and secure their advancement.

Spain will face France in the semifinals on July 15 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

A drug addict experiencing severe hallucinations deliberately set fire to his home after his wife fled with their child in fear for their safety. Despite undergoing treatment multiple times, he relapsed each time he returned, ultimately losing control and burning down his own house. On July 10, 2025, at 3:15 p.m., investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Sopone Jeerasut of Prajuabkhirikhan Police Station in Prachuap Khiri Khan received a report of a man in a delusional state burning his own residence in Khamtonod subdistrict. Firefighters were dispatched and quickly arrived at the scene. The single-story wooden house was completely engulfed in intense flames that spread rapidly due to the old, dry timber serving as excellent fuel. Firefighters deployed water to contain the blaze amid strong winds and desiccated wood conditions, eventually extinguishing the fire. Only charred posts remained. The homeowner was apprehended at the scene. Local administrator Suchat Dechsuphaa explained that the man had developed severe drug-induced psychosis and mental illness despite multiple rehabilitation attempts. Each time he returned home, he would relapse and use drugs again until he lost his mind and burned down his house. He previously had a family with a wife and child, but they fled because they feared his dangerous behavior, eventually leading to divorce. Authorities have filed preliminary charges and ordered a psychiatric evaluation before proceeding with legal action.

A fishing vessel named Wongcharoen 99 caught fire shortly after leaving port in Songkhla Bay. The Regional Navy Command 2 mobilized resources and deployed Royal Thai Navy vessel HTMS Chakri 858 to spray water and foam to contain the fire. All nine crew members were safely evacuated.

The incident was reported at 5:11 p.m. on July 10, 2025. The Wongcharoen 99, which departed from Wongcharoen port at 4:30 p.m., experienced a fire in the stern area as it was leaving Songkhla Lake Bay heading into the Gulf of Thailand to fish. The Fishery Inspection Management Center Zone 8 (Songkhla) identified the vessel as registration ทบ.267430218, call sign TM4836D, grossing 57.79 tons and equipped with bag net fishing gear. The vessel had properly filed its fishing departure through official systems before the incident, and authorities coordinated with security and maritime rescue units immediately.

After the fire, the Regional Navy Command 2 mobilized resources and dispatched HTMS Chakri 858 to spray water and foam to control the fire. The Water Police, the Regional Port Authority (Songkhla branch), and relevant agencies supported operations including area safety management, traffic control, and crew evacuation from the danger zone. Firefighting efforts took over an hour due to the large quantities of fuel oil and fishing equipment aboard, making extinguishing efforts difficult.

The Fishery Inspection Management Center Zone 8 (Songkhla) confirmed that all nine crew members are safe, comprised of five Thai nationals, three Cambodians, and one Myanmar national. There were no reports of injuries or deaths. The vessel damage assessment and fire cause investigation remain ongoing as authorities work to document facts and determine official damage valuations.