At 10:00 a.m. on July 7, 2026, at Government House, Permanent Secretary Arrsidth Samphantharat of the Interior Ministry announced that he has signed the order to establish a severe disciplinary committee for five officials from the Department of Local Administration (DLA). The committee will review and set the framework and issues for investigation before calling the five officials to provide additional information, all following proper procedure.

When asked if the five names matched those reported in the media, the Permanent Secretary confirmed they do. Regarding the investigation timeline, Arrsidth stated that the committee will determine both the scope and duration of the inquiry, as well as which specific issues to address. The committee will report progress to him regularly.

When asked whether the accused officials must leave their positions first, the Permanent Secretary stated: "I have already signed orders transferring all five out of their current positions to assist with other government work."

Justice Minister Rutthapol Naowarattana addressed a case involving alleged fraud in the 2568 local government civil service and municipal employee recruitment exams during a government meeting on July 7, 2569. The Prime Minister appointed a multi-agency committee to investigate the matter, with the Justice Ministry as a key participant. The Special Investigation Department (DSI) is preparing to handle it as a special case and is investigating reports that exam coaches in various provinces deceived candidates.

Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan, who chairs the committee, will convene meetings to accelerate proceedings as ordered by the Prime Minister. When asked how wrongdoers would be prosecuted, the Justice Minister explained that responsibility depends on the nature of findings. Cases falling under the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) would go to the NACC; newly discovered cases involving police would follow police procedures; and cases within DSI's purview would be handled by DSI.

Regarding whether politicians are implicated in the fraud, Minister Rutthapol stated that DSI has only begun investigating and no additional reports have been submitted. The case has not yet been classified as special because it must be reviewed by the Special Cases Board. Classification as a special case depends on evidence showing widespread victim fraud, at which point the board will immediately approve special case status.

Sebastian Lee, the former husband of actress Dew Anucha, has been sharing parenting moments on social media that some say take subtle jabs at his ex-wife's role as a mother. Dew is currently in a new relationship with a wealthy business heir from a prominent family, regularly sharing sweet couple moments on social media.

Meanwhile, many have been following Sebastian Lee's Instagram stories. The Taiwanese real estate businessman frequently posts photos of himself at home caring for their two children, Silas and Sahara.

Recently, Sebastian posted a photo of packing his children's bags with a caption reading, "80% being a great parent is just showing up." He has also shared moments of taking his children on adventures outside the home, teaching them to use public transportation, and engaging in outdoor activities together.

While some fans have praised his sweet parenting moments, others have questioned whether the posts are veiled criticism of Dew's role as a mother. Perspectives vary on the matter.

Some observers have pointed out that while Dew faces financial pressures from creditors, her ex-husband appears to be moving on without addressing shared responsibilities. Others argue he should avoid bringing their children into any ongoing family drama. Ultimately, interpretation depends on perspective—Sebastian may simply be sharing general parenting advice without intentionally targeting his ex-wife, though the timing has fueled speculation.

Source: Sebastian Lee Fresh News Team, July 7, 2026

Belgium's official X account posted a message after eliminating the host USA from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The controversy erupted after FIFA overturned a red card suspension for US forward Folarin Balogun, with reports suggesting US President Donald Trump contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of the 25-year-old's punishment. In the Round of 16 match between Belgium and the United States, Balogun played the full 90 minutes before Belgium decisively defeated the hosts 4-1, eliminating them from the tournament. Following the match, Belgium's official X account (@BelRedDevils) posted a message stating "It's called football, not soccer" with the word "soccer" crossed out. The account also posted another message reading "Cancel it."

Adidas has unveiled the TRIONDA FINAL football for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stages, from the quarterfinals through the championship match. The ball features a striking design in gold, white, and black tones, representing the journey toward each nation's ultimate goal. The gold color symbolizes the World Cup trophy, contrasted with black to create a distinctive appearance suited to the tournament's final phase. Pink and red accents complement the color scheme, matching Adidas football boots worn by elite players.

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Thailand's Public Health Minister announced that a new urine-based screening method detected liver fluke infections in 4,000 freshmen at Mahasarakham University. The minister emphasized that positive urine tests must be confirmed through stool samples to definitively diagnose the parasitic infection, and urged residents to eat thoroughly cooked food to reduce risk.

At a press conference at Government House on July 7, 2025, Public Health Minister Pattana Prommaphan addressed the liver fluke outbreak situation in Maha Sarakham province following the discovery of infections among new university students. He explained that while traditional screening involves stool sample analysis to detect parasite eggs, the current testing uses a newer urine-based method similar to ATK rapid tests that offers greater sensitivity than conventional stool examination.

According to the minister, Thailand experiences relatively high rates of bile duct cancer, and cases have not declined as anticipated, prompting the need for more comprehensive screening efforts. However, urine-based test results must be confirmed through stool analysis to definitively confirm liver fluke infections.

When asked about oversight of food vendors and restaurants near the university, the minister stated that the Deputy Secretary-General of the Ministry of Public Health held a meeting to develop plans and issued directives to Maha Sarakham provincial health authorities. The ministry has previously conducted campaigns promoting consumption of well-cooked food and avoiding raw food items, and urges the public to be cautious about food sources and purchase from reliable vendors.

The outbreak has affected approximately 4,000 freshmen at Mahasarakham University, with provincial authorities ordered to inspect som tam shops and other food establishments.