A family in Noen Khun district, Sisaket province narrowly escaped disaster when their dog picked up a live hand grenade and brought it home to chew on, thinking it was a bone. Noen Khun District Officer Chaiwat Thamwat reported that the incident occurred on July 10 at 2 p.m., when village officials in Phak Kha Yai Noi subdistrict notified police of a suspicious explosive-like object found on residential property. Officers immediately cordoned off the area and conducted a detailed inspection.

The homeowner, who requested anonymity, said he was resting on his porch after a doctor's visit when he spotted a dark, round object covered in rust. Thinking it was old scrap metal or plastic, he picked it up to examine it. When he flipped it over, he immediately spotted a grenade pin attached to the device and realized it was a hand grenade. Terrified, he quickly placed it down and moved it to an open area away from his house.

His elderly mother, who had been home alone all morning, revealed that the family dog had carried the object from somewhere unknown and had been playing with it near the house. Everyone assumed it was just an old bone or plastic scrap, so no one intervened. The homeowner said: "If the dog had bitten the pin or dropped it hard enough to trigger it, I don't know what would have happened. Thinking about it still gives me chills because the whole family and the dog were near this grenade all morning."

Police conducted initial checks and called in an explosive ordnance disposal team using maximum safety precautions. The investigation confirmed the object was a Chinese-manufactured TYPE 82-2 hand grenade—a fragmentation weapon. Despite its corroded exterior, all critical mechanisms remained intact and fully functional.

Officers explained that grenades of this type are commonly found in border areas and may have been abandoned for years, accumulating rust. However, this does not render them safe. Old explosives often present higher risks because their internal mechanisms cannot be reliably assessed. Any pulling of the safety pin or sufficient impact could trigger detonation, scattering shrapnel over a wide area and causing severe injury or death to nearby people and damage to property.

After obtaining authorization, officials carefully moved the grenade to a remote rice field away from the community and proceeded with standard demolition procedures. The resulting explosion left a crater approximately 30 centimeters deep and 60 centimeters wide in the soil.

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On July 11, 2025, Lalida Periyawiwattana, spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, announced that the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is committed to preventing corruption and fraud in Thailand's civil registration system. The Interior Ministry has accelerated measures to crack down on fraudulent child registration, closing loopholes exploited by international criminal networks that grant Thai nationality to foreign children before using it to acquire property, conduct business, or launder money through Thai citizens.

Deputy Interior Minister Palpeer Suwarnchuay announced the expansion of operations against marriage fraud and false child recognition, uncovering a scheme where Thai nationals were hired as "surrogate fathers" to register foreign nationals' children as Thai citizens. Following investigations, the Interior Ministry issued urgent directives to all 878 district registration offices nationwide to strengthen child registration procedures, requiring at least one parent who is a foreign national to appear personally before registration officials. This verification is designed to confirm parentage and prevent document fraud.

Spokesperson Lalida stated that these measures represent enhanced preventive screening to close loopholes in the civil registration system and reduce opportunities for international criminal networks to misuse Thai nationality for property holdings, business ventures, or money laundering through Thai citizens—issues that threaten national security and the country's interests.

Deputy Minister Palpeer confirmed the government will continue system improvements alongside strict law enforcement, applying the principle of "ignoring names, watching behavior." Regardless of whether violators are civilians, foreigners, or state officials, those found involved in wrongdoing will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

"The government addresses root causes, not just prosecuting offenders," said Lalida. "We're closing system loopholes to prevent recurrence, creating transparency in civil registration management, and protecting the country's long-term interests."

The Bua Brisut Foundation presented snacks and a wheelchair to Khao Yai National Park to support staff morale and improve accessibility for elderly visitors on July 10, 2024. Foundation president Thienrat Nawawamavat and her team donated 1,440 packets of sunflower seed snacks valued at 20,000 baht and one wheelchair worth 2,200 baht, totaling 22,200 baht. Park director Chaiyan Huay Nong Thong accepted the donation on behalf of the park.

The snacks will be distributed to park staff as an expression of gratitude for their dedication to protecting and conserving natural resources. The wheelchair will serve elderly and mobility-impaired visitors, ensuring inclusive access to attractions throughout the park and providing emergency assistance to injured or ill tourists.

Foundation president Thienrat stated that the donation reflects the foundation's commitment to supporting park rangers and creating equal opportunities for all to experience nature. The wheelchair donation specifically addresses the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, and those with limited mobility, enabling them to enjoy the forest's natural beauty without barriers. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to build a society of sharing and leaving no one behind.

The Bua Brisut Foundation remains dedicated to conducting public benefit activities and supporting various organizations to improve living standards and create a compassionate, sustainable Thai society.

The Nueua Tae restaurant brand released a statement explaining the cause of delayed employee salary payments and apologizing to all staff members. The company acknowledged a liquidity crisis stemming from accounting system errors that miscalculated actual costs over the past six months, resulting in accumulated losses. Management has initiated measures to secure additional funding and pledged to repay all outstanding wages to employees as quickly as possible while implementing new accounting and financial management systems. The company stated that over its 13-year history, employee welfare has always been the top priority. However, in the past six months, the company faced financial liquidity problems not due to declining sales, but from errors in the internal cost calculation and recording system. Actual costs were higher than calculated, causing cumulative losses that directly impacted liquidity while the company was overhauling its accounting and management systems. The company expressed deep regret about the hardship caused to employees and their families, offering sincere apologies for the delays and concerns created. Management is actively negotiating to bring in additional capital to improve liquidity and promises to repay all accumulated salary arrears to employees completely and as soon as possible. The company is currently accelerating improvements to its cost accounting system, restructuring management, and implementing new financial systems to ensure transparency and prevent such incidents from recurring. Temporarily closed branches will reopen soon with the same high standards of food quality and service. The brand pledged to continue operating with honesty, sincerity, and transparency, delivering the best to all stakeholders. The company thanked staff members for their continued loyalty and support during this crisis period.

Gold prices for July 11, 2026 have increased by 200 baht compared to July 10's closing price, according to the Gold Traders Association. Ornamental gold (96.5%) is selling at 65,800 baht per baht weight. Gold bars are trading at 64,800 baht per baht for buyback and 65,000 baht per baht for selling. Ornamental gold (96.5%) is being bought at 63,505.24 baht per baht and sold at 65,800 baht per baht. Global gold spot prices stand at 4,120.00 US dollars per ounce. Market analysts expect gold to potentially break through 80,000 baht per baht weight when markets open tomorrow, with predictions of a 1,000-2,000 baht increase.