On July 10, at the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Operations Center, Paveena Hongsukul, chairwoman of the Paveena Hongsukul Foundation for Children and Women, accompanied by director Ekpap Hongsukul and foundation staff, brought 11 female students aged 11-15 from grades 5 and 3 at a school in Sri Sawat District—who allegedly fell victim to sexual abuse by their school principal—to meet with provincial police leadership including Pol. Maj. Gen. Pesawir Rueangpoo.

The parents and children filed a formal complaint against the school director. Deputy Education Minister Akkranun Kannittin assigned attorney Sirisak Kanakaput to represent the victims. Multiple agencies attended, including representatives from the Kanchanaburi Social Development Office, the primary education office, and related units.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Pesawir confirmed investigators are prepared. The students' interviews will be conducted at appropriate venues such as the Kanchanaburi Provincial Prosecutor's Office, with a multidisciplinary team including prosecutors, investigators, psychologists, social workers, and persons requested by the children. Given the victims are under 18, special consideration will be given to their psychological state. Interviews are scheduled to begin Monday, July 13.

During the meeting, Paveena's representative and parents described the incidents, which have been covered by media since July 9. Officials expressed concern about the families traveling over 100 kilometers for questioning. To assist, the Child and Family Residential Home in Kanchanaburi has offered temporary accommodation for the 11 students during the interview process, with proper care provided. The education office will ensure their schooling continues without delay.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Pesawir reported that police have maintained coordination with the foundation and have informed National Police Chief General Kittirat Phan-iset and Metropolitan Police Region 7 Commander Lieutenant General Pisit Tanprasertsai. The police chief has ordered full investigation to ensure justice for the student victims, noting they represent the nation's future.

MST Golf Thailand, the leading golf retail business in Southeast Asia, officially celebrated the opening of its first flagship store in Thailand at Chanya Issara Tower 1 in Bangkok. This represents a major step in the company's regional expansion plan, marking the company's entry into its fourth market after establishing successful operations in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia.

The opening ceremony was honored by the presence of Dr. Meechai Inwood, Deputy Secretary-General of the Sports Authority of Thailand, who presided over the event. The highlight included a special fashion show featuring brand ambassadors led by renowned professional golfer Pajaree Sattayaroj, alongside prominent Thai actors and sports celebrities including Tao-Sertthapong Piangpo, Leesoh-Theerathep Vinothai, and Darling-Ardha Aranyavuthi, held on July 9, 2026.

The launch reflects MST Golf's long-term commitment to Thailand, one of Asia's most vibrant and important golf destinations. The company aims to introduce a new shopping experience that brings together world-leading golf brands, expert advice, and premium shopping atmosphere under one roof.

Yong Yap Siew, Chief Executive Officer of MST Golf Group Berhad, stated: "Thailand is one of the fastest-growing, most vibrant, and most important golf markets in Southeast Asia. Opening our flagship store here is not merely expanding our retail branches, but delivering our complete golf ecosystem to Thai golfers. We're not just selling golf equipment—we're providing experience, innovation, world-class technology, entertainment, and sports lifestyle all in one place. We believe this landmark will become a new community hub that elevates golf standards in Thailand."

Unlike traditional mono-brand retail stores, MST Golf differentiates itself by allowing golfers to compare products from multiple leading brands in one location, supported by expert golf specialists and certified fitters who provide personalized recommendations rather than promoting any single brand. The integration of equipment, apparel, accessories, and expert services creates a seamless, customer-centric shopping experience.

Key highlights of MST Golf Thailand include exclusive distribution rights to sought-after brands unavailable elsewhere, led by Sun Day Red, Tiger Woods' lifestyle apparel brand, with MST Golf as the sole distributor across four major markets (Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand). The store also carries WAAC, a trending Korean-American golf fashion brand; Disney Golf licensed merchandise; and leading brands such as ONOFF and Daiwa.

PHUKET: An unidentified Thai man was seriously injured after falling from a mobile phone signal tower behind Phuket FantaSea in Kamala yesterday (July 10).

Champion Tapaeng Glass Singhmaowin will defend his Rajadamnern 147-pound title against Irish star Niall McGreevy this Saturday, July 11, in the main event of an RWS promotion. McGreevy, standing 189 centimeters tall—14 centimeters taller than Tapaeng—arrives as a formidable challenger hoping to make history as the first Irish fighter to capture the prestigious Rajadamnern belt.

This bout marks one of the toughest challenges of Tapaeng's career as he pursues his fourth consecutive title defense. In his previous three defenses, Tapaeng delivered dominant performances and earned bonuses totaling as much as 1.5 million baht. However, McGreevy's significant height advantage makes this fight particularly demanding.

Tapaeng Glass remains unruffled by the challenge. He stressed that regardless of his opponent's height, as long as McGreevy makes weight at the 147-pound limit, he is ready to face anyone in the world. The champion confidently promised a knockout victory this Saturday, vowing to demonstrate his devastating knee strikes.

"I don't care how many centimeters taller Niall is," Tapaeng declared. "If he makes weight at 147 pounds, that's all that matters. I'm the champion and ready to face everyone in my division. This Saturday, I'll knock him out with these knees. No dancing around—just heavy, powerful shots every time."

The stage is set for an intriguing clash: Tapaeng's quest to set a new record for most title defenses in the 147-pound division against McGreevy's dream of becoming Ireland's first Rajadamnern champion. The winner will claim a 350,000 baht bonus along with retaining or claiming the belt. Don't miss this Saturday, July 11.

Premier Marketing Company Limited, producer of healthy snack brand Taro, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Srinakharinwirot University's Central Library to expand the successful "Taro Cares for the World Year 2" project. The initiative promotes environmental conservation and sustainable learning through systematic waste management partnerships.

Managing Director Piey Samutrokojon stated that the company is committed to creating shared sustainable success, ensuring employee stability, and generating social value. Last year, Taro partnered with allies to launch "Taro Cares for the World," inviting consumers to return Taro packaging for conversion through Waste-to-Energy processes, addressing plastic waste and systematic waste management to combat global warming.

Environmental challenges require cooperation across all sectors. Year 2 of the Taro Cares for the World project elevates its mission by expanding to the education sector through partnership with Srinakharinwirot University's Central Library. The initiative, framed as "Taro Cares for the World - World Rescue Box - Sort Snack Packaging - Transform Waste to Energy," uses creative activities to raise awareness and responsibility toward the environment. It invites students, university staff, and the general public to separate plastic waste at the source for proper conversion into clean energy.

The "Taro Cares for the World - World Rescue Box - Sort Multilayer Snack Packaging - Transform Waste to Energy" project emphasizes that proper waste separation and disposal is a simple starting point creating real environmental benefits. It promotes circular economy concepts that reduce new resource consumption and add value to waste materials, fostering daily practices and environmental consciousness among youth, driving Thai society toward long-term sustainable waste reduction.

This project builds on the successful 2025 "Taro Cares for the World Lucky Draw" campaign, which collected 3,079 kilograms of multilayer plastic packaging that was converted into fuel for electricity generation and coal replacement.