Thailand's Meteorology Department issued its fifth warning on tropical storm Maysak on July 4, 2025. As of 4 a.m., the storm was positioned over the South China Sea about 170 kilometers south of Nanning, China, at coordinates 20.3°N, 109.0°E, with maximum winds of 74 kilometers per hour, moving northwest at 20 kilometers per hour. The storm is expected to make landfall near Nanning between July 4-5 but will not enter Thai territory.

Under the combined influence of Maysak and monsoon troughs affecting northern and upper northeastern Thailand, plus strong southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, rainfall is increasing nationwide with heavy to very heavy downpours expected, especially in the northern, upper northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue in the upper northern and upper northeastern areas through July 5-6.

Sea conditions are intensifying. The upper Andaman Sea will see waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves around 2 meters, over 2 meters during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore during this period.

The public is urged to plan activities and travel carefully. Updates are available from the Meteorology Department website (http://www.tmd.go.th), phone 0-2399-4012-13, and 1182, available 24 hours daily. The next forecast will be issued July 4 at 11 a.m.

Affected provinces on July 4: Extreme rainfall expected in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, and Nakhon Phanom (Northeast); Chanthaburi and Trat (East). Heavy rainfall expected across nine northern provinces, eight northeastern provinces, four central provinces, three eastern provinces, and four southern provinces.

Affected provinces on July 5: Extreme rainfall in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, and Ubon Ratchathani (Northeast); Chanthaburi and Trat (East). Heavy rainfall across twelve northern and upper northeastern provinces.

A freight train engine carrying oil caught fire early on July 4, 2569 near Wat Dis Hongsaaram on Phetchburi Road in Bangkok's Ratchathewi District. Emergency radio center 191 dispatched firefighters and rescue personnel from Phayathai Fire Station to investigate. At the scene, officials found a long train consisting of cylindrical capsule-shaped oil tanker cars with flames and heavy smoke billowing from the engine compartment. Responding quickly, firefighters used chemical suppressants and brought the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes, leaving only smoke. Railway officials are now moving the locomotive away from the tracks for detailed inspection to determine the cause of the fire.

FIFA will keep the original kickoff time for the Mexico vs England Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup, despite reports that the game would be moved six hours earlier due to weather conditions. The match was originally scheduled for 6:00 PM local time on July 5 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City (7:00 AM Thailand time on July 6). Weather forecasts indicated a risk of thunderstorms during that time slot, leading to plans to reschedule the match to noon local time on July 5 (1:00 AM Thailand time on July 6) for safety reasons. However, FIFA confirmed to Reuters that the match will still be played at the originally scheduled time.

Actor Fluek Gerikpol tours a five-star beachfront resort near Cha-Am and Hua Hin featuring modern luxury design on the Workpoint Channel 23 show 'Escape Together' at 9 a.m. The day's TV programming includes: 7HD at 7 a.m. – 'Kasetsukhom' exploring quality dairy farming in Saraburi; at 1 p.m. – 'Num Taeng' documenting historical sites and Buddha footprint temple worship; at 5 p.m. – 'Teacher Yord's Tales' drama episode; at 6 p.m. – 'Iron Chef Thailand' featuring Japanese chef Hitoshi in a culinary battle. Channel 9 MCOT HD at 8:20 p.m. presents 'Homland Scent' exploring Trang's historic district and 200-year-old silk weaving heritage. Workpoint Channel 23 at 9 a.m. highlights the Music Lovers Hotel, a luxury resort blending hospitality with music and live performances. TrueForYou Channel 24 at 4 p.m. airs 'Lyle the Crocodile,' an animated film about friendship between a lonely boy and a singing crocodile, featuring Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem and Shawn Mendes. Channel GMM 25 at 8:30 p.m. broadcasts 'Ticket to Heaven,' a Thai drama about two friends who run away together but find their perspectives transformed after meeting an old friend at a cemetery.

South Korea's midfielder Lee Kang-in has posted his first message since the national team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the group stage. South Korea's disappointing campaign ended with a third-place finish in Group A, failing to secure the best third-place quota. Lee Kang-in's post marks his first social media activity since the team's recent World Cup elimination. In his message, Lee Kang-in wrote: "This World Cup tournament has given me time to reflect on many things as a footballer. First, I want to thank all the fans who have supported and cheered for the national team. I feel sorry that I couldn't repay everyone's expectations with satisfactory results. Over the past four years, my teammates, coaching staff, support staff, medical team, and many others have given their all wholeheartedly. I regret that we couldn't produce results worthy of their efforts during that time. However, I believe that when results don't meet expectations, the first thing we should have is not regret, but responsibility. I myself can do better and should perform my duties better as well. The love and encouragement received as a national team player are not things that should be taken for granted. I believe the only way to repay everyone is to show results on the pitch. I will not forget this result and will grow to become a player who can help the team even more than before. Finally, I want to thank all the fans once again for sending encouragement both from the stadium and from afar."