Sebastian Beccacece, head coach of Ecuador's national football team, has announced his resignation following Ecuador's 0-2 loss to Mexico in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Argentine coach, who assumed the role in August 2024, performed exceptionally well in this World Cup campaign, securing a remarkable 2-1 victory over Germany in the opening match. However, his tenure ended at the knockout stage. In his statement after the match, Beccacece said: "Results are what matter most, and today I must bid farewell to this wonderful and lovely team. I am deeply grateful and at peace with this decision because we gave everything we had. It's about achieving the goals we set for ourselves—that's football. I believe we left behind something memorable. It was a wonderful journey, though it ended with mixed emotions of joy and disappointment. Now I will spend time with my family, rest, and reflect on where I could have done better."

During the Thai royal family's visit to Paris on Tuesday, Queen Suthida displayed remarkable elegance wearing two ensembles crafted from Thai silk. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Queen Suthida, and Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya laid a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe to honor the Unknown Soldier, then toured Paris City Hall and the Seine riverbanks.

The Queen first wore a dark olive-green Thai silk ensemble by Meshmuseum, made from Luk Tho silk, a premium handcrafted textile distinguished by its soft texture and natural surface knots. The outfit featured a long-sleeved, high-neck jacket with silver-set black spinel buttons paired with a matching A-line skirt, accessorized with a Cattleya orchid brooch, diamond-and-black-spinel earrings, and a silver clutch set with a cabochon sapphire.

Later, the royal party visited the exhibition "La Mode en Majesté – Royal Thai Dress: From Tradition to Modernity" at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, where the Queen changed into a gold-brocaded silk coat dress also by Meshmuseum. Inspired by the Himmapan Forest from Thai cultural heritage, the fitted coat dress featured intricate sequin embroidery and gold buttons, worn over a matching gold-brocade silk dress and completed with garnet earrings and a Thai Yan Lipao basketry handbag decorated with garnets in the traditional Pra Jum Yam radial star-flower motif.

The Queen's appearances once again highlighted Thailand's exceptional textile craftsmanship on the international stage, elegantly blending traditional motifs with contemporary style against the backdrop of Paris.

On July 1, 2025, at the Khon Kaen Provincial Community Hall, Governor Khachon Kiat Rukpanichmon, accompanied by Deputy Governor Yuttana Pothiwihok and Chokchay Srihinpruttan, welcomed and provided guidance to newly appointed local government officials reporting for duty in Khon Kaen Province before they proceed to their assigned organizations. Families and relatives attended to support and congratulate the successful candidates.

Of the 79 candidates selected for the third round of local government appointments in Khon Kaen, 77 reported for duty while 2 forfeited their positions. The newly appointed officials will be assigned to 44 local administrative organizations across 21 districts in Khon Kaen Province.

The governor encouraged all new officials to perform their duties with discipline and integrity, urging them to prioritize public interest and serve citizens faithfully despite any challenges they may encounter.

Ms. Pattarin Nong Nong, 40, from Ban Ruea Subdistrict, Phu Wiang District, Khon Kaen Province, was among those who passed. She expressed pride and happiness that her dedication had paid off. After working in the private sector for decades, she studied for the exam using time after work and successfully passed on her first attempt. She earned an appointment as a Revenue Management Specialist at Na Kham Subdistrict Municipality in Ubon Ratchathani Province.

She emphasized that her success came from persistent effort and studying every day after work. She was relieved the exam was not invalidated due to the fraud scandal that had made headlines. She encouraged other candidates to study diligently, manage their time, and take the exam honestly, noting that buying a position is not sustainable compared to earning it through integrity.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) implemented tight controls over every stage of transporting civil service exam answer sheets from a secure facility to Suan Dusit University for review and results processing on July 1, 2569. DDPM Director Theeraphattana Katchamat tasked Deputy Director Chatchadaporn Bunphiranaj with overseeing the movement of answer papers from the competitive civil service recruitment examination, which the DDPM conducted on June 27. The exam was designed to select candidates for academic-track positions at the operational level and general-track positions at the implementation level for fiscal year 2569. The transfer of exam materials followed strict principles of transparency and verifiability, with rigorous security measures implemented at every step to safeguard the answer sheets and protect sensitive government data, thereby building confidence among all test-takers.

A fatal traffic accident occurred at 11:30 AM on July 1st on Highway 346 near Wat Prai Fah community in Pathum Thani's Muang district. Police from Muang Pathum Thani station responded with rescue teams from the subdistrict and hospital. At the scene, officers found a white pickup truck had struck the rear of a parked 22-wheel semi-truck, with the pickup's front end severely damaged. The driver was trapped at the steering wheel in critical condition with difficulty breathing. Rescue personnel administered first aid, provided oxygen, and used cutting equipment to extract the injured driver, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The deceased was identified as Akkrawat, 41, a delivery employee of DHL.

The semi-truck driver, 49-year-old Chayanan, explained that he had stopped the truck to relieve himself while heading to his company. He had just returned to the cabin when he heard a violent collision from behind, which knocked him against the steering wheel. He initially thought another truck had hit him, but upon investigation, discovered it was a pickup truck with an injured driver. He flagged down a passing vehicle for help and called emergency services.

Police documented the scene and questioned the semi-truck driver to determine the cause of the accident. The victim's body was sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine under the Ministry of Justice, and family members were notified to collect the remains for religious funeral rites.

Following the lottery draw announcement at 4 p.m. on July 1, officials from Plus Lottery confirmed six winning tickets totaling 36 million baht. The first prize winning number was 751495, along with separate prizes for numbers 001, 980 (three-digit front), 304, 531 (three-digit back), and 62 (two-digit back).

Lottery officials displayed all winning first prize tickets live within just 1 minute 47 seconds. Lottery spokesperson Not Puntawat subsequently called both winners to offer congratulations.

Ms. Nui from Bangkok won one first prize ticket worth 6 million baht. Upon hearing the caller's voice, she immediately recognized it was Not and became so emotional she could barely speak. She mentioned she was at work and very happy about the win but worried she might faint, asking Not to deliver the prize money that evening.

Mr. Yu from Trang province won five first prize tickets totaling 30 million baht. He reported feeling faint upon learning of his win and initially couldn't remember purchasing the ticket. Concerned about family complications, he requested that Not transfer the money directly rather than deliver it personally. The lottery team agreed to discuss arrangements with him further.

Not advised future lottery players to purchase responsibly and not stress themselves, noting that there will be more chances to win in upcoming draws.