Dr. Kong, officially Lt. Col. Nawapon Subunja, has recounted his quick response to help a patient experiencing seizures and bleeding in a shopping mall, emphasizing that calling 1669 should be the immediate priority. The National Institute of Emergency Medicine recognized his swift action in assisting the patient.

On July 9, Dr. Kong, participating in the 10th "Walk with Dharma" charity run at Boworniwet Temple's 100-year building, shared details of the incident and provided first-aid guidance.

"I happened to be at the mall and was about to leave when I noticed people looking at something, so I looked too," Dr. Kong explained. "I found a person lying down with commotion around them. I wasn't the first to notice the patient—another man was already there supporting the patient's head. When I checked, we learned the person was having a seizure, fell, and hit their head, with blood in their mouth.

"The first thing I wanted everyone to know is to call 1669. Don't overthink it. Helping someone is important, but remember we don't have medical equipment. So the first step is calling 1669. While we wait for them to arrive, we can assess the patient's condition."

Dr. Kong emphasized critical precautions: "If someone is still seizing, we must prevent their condition from worsening—watch for cardiac arrest and protect their airway from tongue biting. One major misconception is inserting a spoon in the mouth during seizures—this is absolutely prohibited. Instead, gently turn the patient to prevent tongue biting due to muscle tension. If the patient's heart hasn't stopped, there shouldn't be serious complications. Just wait for 1669 and hope the seizure stops. Once it does, you can communicate with the patient."

He added: "Calling 1669 is already helping because they arrive quickly and have proper equipment. If there's no cardiac arrest, basic care is sufficient. When calling 1669, don't be annoyed by their detailed questions about the patient's name, address, and health coverage. They ask many questions because they're simultaneously dispatching help. Modern technology automatically locates you via satellite. They ask these details to prepare proper medical response and determine the appropriate hospital based on the patient's insurance status, as sending every patient to the nearest hospital creates legal and financial complications."

The 'LEARN Mobile' initiative transforms communities into dynamic learning spaces by empowering local elders as teachers and sparking children's enthusiasm for education. Student participants expressed excitement about experiencing learning outside traditional classroom walls, with one saying they had never seen anything like it before and hoping similar activities would reach other schools.

For these students, this experience goes beyond a traditional classroom confined to four walls—it opens a broader world of learning. Through diverse activities that encourage observation, hands-on experience, and participation, students gain new perspectives and discover that knowledge extends far beyond textbooks into every aspect of their lives.

The Social Promotion Foundation (สสส.) has partnered with Asorom Institute and Bangkok through the 'LEARN Mobile Community School' Open House initiative, bringing student and teacher representatives from 12 schools in Bangkok and other provinces on learning journeys rooted in real community settings. The program employs Community-Based Learning (CBL), a model used by leading schools worldwide, to create authentic learning experiences through collaboration between schools, communities, and local residents.

Niramol Rasri, director of the Social Promotion Foundation's Health Promotion Office, emphasized the foundation's commitment to building an Active Society, particularly among children and youth who currently lack sufficient physical activity according to WHO standards. Community-based learning helps children develop through hands-on practice, physical movement, self-discovery, and connecting knowledge to real community life. The initiative is part of the 'Boworn Thonburi' project, aimed at developing neighborhood-level health learning areas on Bangkok's Thonburi side through collaboration among homes, temples, and schools.

The program seeks to give children and youth genuine learning experiences combined with appropriate physical activity while developing physical literacy, ultimately fostering long-term healthy behaviors.

Veerawat Vorayun, manager of the Boworn Thonburi project at Asorom Institute, explained that this Open House aims to show school administrators, teachers, and students real-world examples of CBL implementation, including community history learning at Wat Thai, arts and culture exploration at Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan, and various other community-based activities.

The Thai Volleyball Association and Chiang Mai Provincial Administration are hosting the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup women's volleyball tournament with four nations competing from August 7-9 at Chiang Mai's 700-Year Stadium. The competition aims to develop women's volleyball in Southeast Asia, with live broadcasts on Channel One31. The participating countries are Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.

The tournament schedule includes: August 7 at 1:00 PM—Indonesia vs. Vietnam, followed by Philippines vs. Thailand at 4:30 PM; August 8 at 1:00 PM—Vietnam vs. Philippines, and Thailand vs. Indonesia at 4:30 PM; August 9 at 1:00 PM—Philippines vs. Indonesia, and Vietnam vs. Thailand at 4:30 PM.

Paskorn Rangsiwatanaskul, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, stated that his ministry prioritizes sports development at all levels, as sports contributes to human development, economic growth, and enhancing Thailand's international image. The ministry is committed to supporting athlete and coaching development, raising competition standards, and establishing Thailand as a regional hub for international sporting events.

Somporn Chaibangyang, President of the Thai Volleyball Association, emphasized that the association has worked to advance volleyball comprehensively—developing players, coaches, referees, and growing the fan base. Hosting the SEA V Cup provides an opportunity for regional athletes to showcase their abilities, exchange experiences, and raise competitive standards. He expressed confidence that Thailand's women's team has sufficient talent to win the championship, though noting that the men's team faces challenges with injuries.

Writer Lab CEO Yodh Sukwivatana has unveiled the Lady Bee film project, a classical adaptation of the famous literary work Jundara that offers a fresh perspective by centering on a female character. Rather than following the protagonist Jan as in the original, this version tells the story through the eyes of Khun Boonluang, or Lady Bee, allowing audiences to understand this character with greater depth while respecting the core elements of the source material.

The production assembled an all-female creative team—including director, cinematographer, production designer, costume designer, and set coordinators—to authentically convey the female perspective throughout the filmmaking process. Actress Ingfah was recommended for the lead role by international talent agencies who recognized her potential and star quality from previous work, as well as her appeal to foreign markets. The team had previously brought Ingfah to the Cannes Film Festival to meet potential international buyers.

The script development involved extensive research and collaboration across departments, with input from marketing and distribution teams from the outset. The screenplay was tested with diverse audience groups—longtime fans of the original, new generations unfamiliar with the story, and various demographics including international investors—to gather genuine feedback and refine the material. An international script consultant was also engaged to improve the script's universal appeal for global markets.

Yodh emphasized that while Lady Bee is a commercial film designed primarily for Thai audiences, it targets international markets strategically. Writer Lab is pursuing investment from outside the film industry, advising investors to diversify capital across three to four films rather than investing entirely in one project, and is bringing in international co-investors. Thai films currently benefit from government tax incentive programs, and Thai content is gaining recognition among foreign studios for both creative talent and professional budget management.

The primary target markets are across Asia—particularly China, Indonesia, and Vietnam—which show strong cinema growth and box office performance. Western markets, including the United States and Europe, are being approached through international film festivals and the marketplace, given current international demand for feminist-themed cinema.

The Surat Thani Provincial Fisheries Office deployed air boats on July 9, 2026 to patrol Ban Poht Bay in Don Sak District and prevent illegal fishing and unauthorized cockle harvesting. Deputy Director Nathapol Sinpulpon led provincial fisheries officers in patrolling the area during the natural cockle spawning season to detect and stop violations involving prohibited fishing equipment. The abundance of wild cockles during this period attracts substantial illegal harvesting activity.

Nathapol noted that the current season brings an influx of cockles, drawing numerous local fishermen who collect and sell cockles to traders for aquaculture. Local fishermen typically earn 2,000-3,000 baht daily from cockle sales, encouraging both residents and outsiders to harvest from natural cockle beds as an income source.

In response, the Surat Thani Fisheries Office deployed air boat patrol units to monitor Ban Poht Bay. The office has coordinated with the Don Sak District Officer, district fisheries officials, community leaders, and related agencies to conduct ongoing surveillance and prevent further illegal fishing and unauthorized cockle dredging in the natural cockle grounds.

Thailand's women's volleyball team was unable to overcome host Japan in the Women's Nations League 2026 Week 3 competition in Osaka, Japan (July 8-12, 2026). Thailand competes alongside the United States, Japan as hosts, Brazil, and Turkey.

On July 9, 2026, in their second match at Asus Arena Osaka, world-ranked 22nd Thailand faced 5th-ranked hosts Japan. Thailand has played 9 matches with 2 wins and 7 losses for 9 points, while Japan has competed in 9 matches with 6 wins and 3 losses for 16 points, holding 7th place in the standings.

Coach Kitti Ratchagrienglai, head coach of Thailand's women's volleyball team, made one personnel change from the first match, bringing back setter Porpan Koetprajai who had recently recovered from illness. The team featured Tudtao Nookjaeng, Satipha Jantvisuth, Pimpichaya Kokkram, Ajcharaporn Khongyot, and Kaewkalya Kumultala, with Piyanus Phaenoi as libero.

Thailand attempted to play fast offensive volleyball with strong net plays, but Japan's solid preparation and tight defense proved superior. Strong offensive plays from Japan's veteran spiker Yukiko Wada eventually secured the victory. Despite Coach Kitti's attempts to adjust tactics, Thailand lost 1-3 sets with scores of 15-25, 21-25, 25-22, and 22-25. Japan earned their 7th win, bringing their total to 19 points, while Thailand remains at 9 points.

Thailand's next match is against Brazil on July 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM Thailand time.