Emergency responders received a call at 9:20 p.m. on July 11 about a fire at an unmarked furniture manufacturing warehouse and secondhand shop on Soi Khlong Jet Road in Lam Luk Ka subdistrict, Pathum Thani province. Deputy investigator Malanratana Srikaew from Lam Luk Ka Police Station coordinated eight fire trucks from local tambon administrations and the Lad Sawai municipality, along with volunteer rescue teams and charity organization staff.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the furniture warehouse fully engulfed in flames. The fire spread rapidly due to abundant combustible materials inside—wooden furniture components, wood scraps, oil, and thinner—making firefighting efforts extremely challenging. The blaze jumped to the adjacent secondhand shop before firefighters managed to contain and extinguish it after more than one hour of continuous water spraying.

The warehouse owner, Sorpong (surname withheld), 46, explained that he leases the space for general contracting work including furniture manufacturing and event setup services. He had closed the warehouse after work with no staff remaining inside. The fire's origin appears to have started within the warehouse. Sorpong was eating when staff alerted him to the flames that had already engulfed the building. The lost inventory consisted of furniture and materials intended for an upcoming event job, representing substantial losses. Fortunately, firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to vehicles parked behind the warehouse.

The Chinese Embassy in Bangkok posted on July 11, 2025, regarding a criminal operation that arranged fraudulent birth certificates for Chinese nationals. An embassy spokesperson responded to media questions about recent Thai police operations against a criminal network involved in illegally obtaining Thai nationality, with reports linking some Chinese citizens to the case.

The Chinese side acknowledged news reports of the case, noting that those involved have complex connections and perpetrators conspired with related parties. Thai authorities are currently investigating the matter according to law, and China deferred comment on case details.

China has consistently instructed its citizens abroad to obey the laws and regulations of their host countries. For illegal actions, China adheres to law-based principles. China respects Thailand's law enforcement and judicial processes, and hopes Thailand will protect the legal rights and interests of Chinese citizens during proceedings, especially for minors. China expressed willingness to strengthen communication and cooperation with Thailand to maintain a favorable environment for people-to-people exchanges and bilateral cooperation across all sectors.

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The German Football Association (DFB) has confirmed reaching a preliminary agreement with Jurgen Klopp to serve as the new head coach of the national team, with the deal expected to be finalized in due time. Klopp has been without a coaching position since departing Liverpool in 2024 and currently holds the position of global head of football at Red Bull, though he is anticipated to sign a four-year contract with Germany. Germany's disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup, where the team was eliminated in the Round of 32, forced previous coach Julian Nagelsmann to step down. According to a DFB statement, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke held detailed discussions with Klopp for the first time and reached agreement on key contract provisions. Negotiations will continue next week, with both parties confident the deal will ultimately be completed, pending agreement with Red Bull regarding Klopp's current employer.

Niall McGrevy became the first Irish fighter to claim the Rajadamnern 147-pound muaythai championship title after delivering an elbow strike that knocked out Tapaengaew Singhmawin in round two at the RWS Rajadamnern World Series on July 11. In the main event of the 147-pound division, Irish fighter Niall McGrevy stepped into the ring to challenge champion Tapaengaew Singhmawin. McGrevy showcased his striking prowess with a powerful elbow technique that sent Tapaengaew crashing to the canvas, forcing the referee to end the fight in round two. McGrevy made history as the first Irish fighter to successfully win a Rajadamnern championship title.

Other fight results: – Kirill Komukov defeated Erdem Dinser by knockout in round two – Puethaisaksin Sirilaksana defeated Hamza Sabri by knockout in round two – Kimluay Wanchalom defeated Tadh Gannon by unanimous decision (29-28 across all three judges) – Sinvui Hualles defeated Victorio Hu by unanimous decision (29-28 across all three judges) – Nakrin Fatsmoy defeated Chao Xijian by round two knockout – Rungrattri Rajwinidbangkhaew defeated Rona Walker by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28) McGrevy also earned the double bonus of 700,000 baht as the new 147-pound Rajadamnern champion.

A food delivery rider in Kamphaeng Phet province was sexually harassed by a customer who offered 600 baht in exchange for explicit acts. After other riders had experienced similar incidents without evidence to prosecute, this rider decided to record the call as proof and file charges.

On July 11, 2026, Prakchit Saitip, founder of the community Facebook page "Kamphaeng Phet Complaints Center," accompanied 24-year-old rider Puay to file a report at Muang Kamphaeng Phet Police Station against the suspect, identified as Chai.

According to Puay's account, after receiving the food order, he made the delivery as requested and left the food at the customer's door as instructed. While heading to his next job, the customer called back with sexually suggestive remarks and inappropriate language, making him feel uncomfortable and unsafe. Puay recorded the conversation and directly asked the caller to state his intentions clearly for evidence purposes. The caller then asked if he would accept special work and offered 600 baht in exchange for explicit acts.

Puay stated he filed the report to demand respect for the food delivery profession and to set a legal precedent, hoping to prevent such harassment from happening to others.

Prakchit noted that multiple riders had previously reported sexual harassment from this person but lacked evidence to prosecute. He praised Puay for having the presence of mind to record the incident for legal action.