Earth Patravee, a multi-talented artist from BOXX MUSIC, has released her latest single "It Was Me Who Got It Wrong (Grow Old/Apart)," challenging herself by acting in the music video alongside accomplished actor Pae Araksa. Patravee revealed her feelings about the experience: "At first I was very nervous, but as I talked and worked with Pae over time, I gradually relaxed. Especially during emotional scenes, Pae would guide me throughout, making me feel confident and more comfortable expressing myself. It was a really great experience."

ME RECORDS continues to excite fans with fresh content, recently launching mysterious masked artist WATCHI with his debut single "Kankangao (Scratch)," an Alternative Rock/Indie Rock track that conveys fun, energy, and raw power.

Bedroom Audio, under Tero Music, has fully revealed their identity with their third full album "Unlocked 'n' Roll," featuring new songs crafted from the musical experience of four members: Mae on vocals, Job on guitar, Nol on bass, and Kit on drums. Following successful singles like "Mortuary," "Right Here Today," "Lalalove," and "Enough," they recently released their fifth single "Moonlight," a song reflecting loneliness, regret, and lingering memories in the heart.

ASIA7, a talented group under new management BRIDGE Management, recently won Best Group/Duo Performance at SOT Music Awards 2026 and has released their new work "Mine," telling the story of love that emerges from chance encounters. The music video features actresses Pui Fai Tharatip and Ploy Chuthamasat.

Independent pop artist SYNTHIA (Pattraporn Sangsaang) released "Eat" (Does It Matter If I'm Chubby?), a new song promoting self-love beyond physical size, with lyrics written by Ngaw Piranate Sooksampan of The Richman Toy. The melody was composed by SYNTHIA in collaboration with Gag Athiraj Pinthong of Slot Machine and Athichon Pinthong, with production oversight from her father O Pongpana, an accomplished producer.

Morvasu (Wasupol Grieangprapakij), an artist under What The Duck, released his new single "How Long?" as a thank-you message to all relationships that have passed through his life, through an Alternative Pop sound. The song was inspired by real events in his life and his mother's experience with illness, serving as a reminder to cherish every remaining moment.

Justice Minister General Rutthapon Naowarat addressed the Cabinet's decision on July 8 to reassign Permanent Secretary Pongsawat Nilaiyotin to Prime Minister's Advisor for Civil Service, with Piyasiri Wattanavarangkur replacing her. The minister denied political interference, explaining that Pongsawat had completed her four-year term ending July 18 and required reassignment under standard rotation practices applicable across civil service ranks, including police positions. When asked if Pongsawat could have continued into a fifth year, Rutthapon stated that extension was possible but remained at ministerial discretion. He further dismissed suggestions of political motivations behind Piyasiri's appointment, noting his prior experience within the Justice Ministry across multiple positions and his equivalent rank. Rutthapon clarified the reassignment was routine rotation without loss of rights or status.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan declared he will not watch any more World Cup matches after his team's controversial 2-3 loss to defending champion Argentina in the Round of 16, despite leading 2-0 at one point.

Egypt's World Cup 2026 campaign ended in disappointment following the defeat, though the team had dominated early in the match. The controversial moments included Egypt having a goal disallowed after a VAR review that flagged a foul on Lisandro Martinez, as well as a denied penalty appeal before Argentina scored the decisive goal in the 90+2 minute.

After the match, Hassan expressed his frustration: "Why is there no fairness in sports? I don't want to try to speak eloquently. We were treated unfairly today. This is my way of speaking and taking a stand. I will not watch any more matches in this tournament."

Hassan also argued that Egypt should have progressed further. "In football, many things happen off the pitch because of interests. What happened today was unfair. Egypt deserved to advance. We were the better team," he said.

PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched yet another province-wide 90-day anti-drugs campaign aimed at eliminating drug trafficking and creating “drug-free” villages and communities.

The Central Bankruptcy Court has ordered the seizure of assets belonging to 17 defendants, including Wirooj Nualkhae and several companies, in a Krung Thai Bank debt recovery case totaling more than 8.36 billion baht. On June 30, 2569, the court issued the asset seizure order in cases numbered ล 8440/2568 and ลอ 684/2569 after Krung Thai Bank filed a lawsuit on July 3, 2568, seeking both asset seizure and bankruptcy declarations against all defendants. The 17 defendants include individuals such as Wirooj Nualkhae, Matchima Kunchon Na Ayutthaya, Pongsathon Siri Yothin, and Suwit Kuntrap, along with companies including Golden Technology Industrial Park Co., Ltd., AKS Corporation Public Co., Ltd. (also operating as Aequi Estate or Krisdamahanakom Co., Ltd.), and others, with the court proceeding under bankruptcy law procedures.

Deputy Prime Minister Pokkhrong Nila-praphan chaired the first meeting of a fact-finding and legal review committee investigating fraud in civil service recruitment exams for local government positions in 2568, held at Government House on July 8, 2025. Attendees included the Justice Minister, the Prime Minister's Office Secretary-General, the National Police Commissioner, Cabinet Secretary, Civil Service Commission Secretary-General, and other relevant officials.

Pokkhrong emphasized that this matter is critically important, as local governance is a fundamental pillar of Thailand's democratic system with the Monarchy at its head. He stated that the issue extends beyond law and regulations—it undermines public confidence in local governance processes and violates constitutional principles of decentralized power and ethical administration standards outlined in Article 251 of the Constitution.

"This is not a minor matter," Pokkhrong said. "It's like a malignant cancer destroying the local government system. If left unchecked, it could cause irreparable damage to our decentralization efforts, which are a cornerstone of the Constitution."

He instructed the committee to identify systemic weaknesses and close loopholes to prevent future misconduct. Pokkhrong called on the National Anti-Corruption Commission to pursue criminal cases in parallel with disciplinary proceedings and the Civil Service Commission to rigorously enforce ethical standards—noting that violations are severe enough to disqualify individuals from government positions.

Pokkhrong stressed that ethical standards enforcement must be comprehensive and uncompromising. Anyone entering the system through fraudulent means to make a living has no place in politics. He tasked the Decentralization Committee and the Prime Minister's Office to remain vigilant and directed the Civil Service Commission to address ethical breaches with full severity, as such violations can disqualify even cabinet ministers.

The committee will establish a work timeline and framework today, though deadlines can be extended given public interest. Additional joint committees may be established to handle the matter.