Golf Admits Pressure Without Senior Players For ASEAN Cup

Port FC striker Golf Seksakorn Rottee acknowledged the pressure of competing in the 2026 ASEAN Cup without senior players like Naathip Sorngkrasinchai, but expressed determination for Thailand to become regional champions under English coac

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Striker Golf Seksakorn Rottee of Port FC has acknowledged the significant pressure of competing in the 2026 ASEAN Championship without several senior teammates. The Thai Football Association announced a 25-player squad for the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026, taking place from July 24 to August 26, 2025, under the management of English coach Anthony Hudson. Golf expressed that while the tournament's timing outside the FIFA international window has prevented key senior players like Naathip Sorngkrasinchai and Teerathorn Bunyamatan from joining the team, those who have been selected are determined to perform at their best. "Previously when playing for the national team, we had seniors like Nathip and Um, but this time we don't," Golf stated. "I won't deny the pressure, but this trophy is important. We want to become ASEAN champions and be number one in the region."

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Ex-Monk Charged With Animal Cruelty After Beating Temple Puppy

A 38-year-old former monk in Nakhon Sawan has been charged with animal cruelty after admitting to beating a four-month-old puppy with a bamboo stick at a temple, with police investigating multiple incidents captured on surveillance video.

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NAKHON SAWAN — 11 July 2026, Police have charged a former monk in Nakhon Sawan after he admitted striking a four-month-old Bangkaew puppy at a temple, following public outrage over surveillance footage that allegedly showed repeated incidents of animal abuse.

The case began after videos circulated widely on social media showing a monk using a stick to beat a dog at Wat Khao Kaeo in Phayuha Khiri district. The footage sparked widespread criticism and prompted the Watchdog Thailand Foundation to work with police and local authorities to investigate.

On 10 July, the acting abbot ordered the monk to leave the monkhood within 24 hours and vacate the temple.

Police, administrative officials and representatives from Watchdog Thailand returned to the temple on 11 July to question the suspect, who has since been identified as former monk Kanchanasin, 38.

The suspect admitted hitting the puppy, named Hong, with a small bamboo stick but insisted he was disciplining the animal after it defecated on his bedding and denied intending to abuse it.

Despite the explanation, the Watchdog Thailand Foundation filed a complaint alleging animal cruelty. The foundation removed Hong, along with several other dogs and cats from the temple, so veterinarians could examine them for injuries. The examination results will be submitted as evidence in the case.

Investigators said the suspect also admitted having previous convictions for assault and drug-related offences.

Several monks at the temple told reporters that the former monk had lived at the temple for more than a year and allegedly displayed aggressive and unpredictable behaviour. They claimed he often rescued stray dogs and cats but later abused them.

They also alleged that surveillance cameras captured multiple incidents of animal abuse, including one video showing a dog allegedly beaten to death. Police said they are examining nine video clips as part of the investigation.

Watchdog Thailand said Hong appeared extremely fearful of people and was showing signs of an injury to its right hind leg, leading volunteers to believe the puppy may have been abused repeatedly.

The foundation said it plans to assume ownership of the rescued animals and arrange permanent homes for them after legal procedures are completed.

Police said they are continuing to gather veterinary reports, video evidence and witness statements before proceeding under Thailand's Animal Cruelty Prevention and Animal Welfare Act and other relevant laws.

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Police Question Man Behind FALSE TRUE Stock Claim

Police questioned a man whose name appeared in stock filings claiming a 7 billion-baht stake in TRUE Corporation, but he denies the holding, saying he mistakenly submitted mutual fund data when filling out SEC forms.

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Police have questioned Supapon Pimpongse, whose name appeared in stock filings showing a 7.0992% stake in TRUE Corporation valued at over 30 billion baht, causing turmoil in the stock market. Supapon denies holding the massive TRUE stake, claiming the situation resulted from misunderstanding and insufficient knowledge. He acknowledged purchasing a mutual fund approximately 10 years prior. The appearance of Supapon's name sparked investor suspicion since he had never been known in investment circles before. TRUE Corporation subsequently clarified that the transaction "did not actually occur" and that report data may be inaccurate. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigated and confirmed that information Supapon submitted "did not align with facts" and found several irregularities. In the latest development on July 11, 2026, police from the Economic Crime Division revealed they questioned Supapon and an SEC representative to verify facts about the case, concluding it likely resulted from misunderstanding or incomplete knowledge when filling out Form 246-2. Supapon admitted he lacks knowledge about stock market investing. Approximately 10 years ago, he purchased a mutual fund through a bank without knowing what it involved. Recently wanting to know his fund holdings and what they were for dividend tracking purposes, he submitted a Form 246-2 to the SEC. However, lacking understanding of the submission process and due to insufficient knowledge, he entered all data found on the Thai NVDR website into the Form 246-2, inadvertently creating the reported information. Supapon confirmed he never purchased or held substantial TRUE shares as reported.

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Thailand Seeks U.S. Tariff Cuts During Trade Talks

Thailand's trade delegation will negotiate with the U.S. in July to reduce tariffs on Thai exports from 12.5% to 10%, citing the country's significant $50 billion trade surplus and arguing that tariff hikes would increase prices for America

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Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthummaphan announced that a Thai delegation will travel to the United States on July 15-17, 2025, to negotiate trade matters under Section 301 and Section 122 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, with Section 122 set to expire on July 24, 2025. The talks aim to protect Thailand's export sector interests while addressing U.S. concerns.

Thailand ranks seventh globally in trade surplus with the U.S., worth approximately $50 billion. The primary objective is to negotiate a reciprocal trade agreement to reduce import tariffs on Thai goods from 12.5% to 10%, matching neighboring Malaysia. Thailand currently faces tariff disadvantages due to being classified as lacking adequate forced labor protections, though it is rapidly implementing legislation and producing evidence that its manufacturing processes don't involve forced labor.

Regarding Section 301 investigations, the U.S. has expressed concern that Thailand serves as a transshipment point for Chinese goods. However, Thailand has data showing that three major industrial sectors—machinery, automobiles, and rubber products—have local content levels of 70-90%, with no category below 60%. Additionally, over 30% of Thailand's trade surplus actually stems from U.S. companies operating production facilities in Thailand.

Suphajee outlined several non-negotiable positions Thailand will maintain, including refusing to lower beef standards as the U.S. has requested, and insisting on freedom to trade with nations like China without U.S. restrictions. Thailand will also propose exempting six product categories from tariffs, including jasmine rice, emphasizing to the U.S. that tariff increases would directly impact American consumers' food prices, as these are goods the U.S. cannot produce domestically and difficult to source elsewhere.

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Commerce Ministry Cracks Down on Foreign Nominee Schemes in Samui, Phangan

The Commerce Ministry raided 34 companies in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan suspected of using Thai nominees to circumvent foreign ownership restrictions, uncovering a luxury villa development network with assets exceeding 1.6 billion baht contr

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Commerce Ministry officials led by Poonpong Nainapakaranom, Director-General of the Business Development Department, announced that on Friday, July 10, 2025, the ministry conducted raids in Koh Samui and Koh Phangan districts of Surat Thani Province in cooperation with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and local agencies. The operation targeted 34 companies suspected of using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders to avoid restrictions under the Foreign Business Act of 1999. Five locations were initially searched.

The first target, Company J (Special Case 93/2569), allegedly used Thai nominees to hold shares on behalf of foreign nationals while owning land and conducting real estate business, which is prohibited under the Foreign Business Act. The company is developing a luxury villa project on over 14,000 square meters in Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui, for sale to foreigners. Investigation found Chinese nationals serving as board members and executives making policy and business decisions. The project address is registered to at least five interconnected companies operating as a complete network handling project management, construction contracting, land development, marketing, and property sales.

Further checks revealed the company holds 15 land parcels totaling 97 acres, 3 ngan, and 88.4 square wah, valued at approximately 1,567.54 million baht, with the overall project estimated at 1,600 million baht or potentially several billion more. The company's financial statements show total assets exceeding 1,692 million baht, with over 1,987 million baht circulating through bank accounts, mostly from foreign transfers. Six affiliated companies have combined assets exceeding 2,024 million baht. The search yielded documents on shareholding, land ownership, real estate contracts, construction agreements, project designs, and financial transactions. DSI is expanding the investigation to related individuals and entities, examining the complex ownership structures.

The second target, Law Office P (Special Case 94/2569), involves a Koh Samui entity with Thai shareholders and a Chinese national serving as board member and shareholder, operating as a real estate agent and broker with property holdings on the hillside in Bo Phut Subdistrict.

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32-Year-Old Narrowly Escapes Brain Stem Death from Stroke

A 32-year-old man collapsed from a brainstem hemorrhage caused by severely uncontrolled hypertension after months of neglecting his medications; emergency surgery saved him from permanent disability.

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On July 11, neurosurgeon Dr. Pracha posted a cautionary case on TikTok (@doctor.pracha_neuro_surg) about a 32-year-old man who collapsed in the bathroom and lost consciousness, arriving at the hospital in a coma. Brain scans showed bleeding compressing the brainstem and blocking cerebrospinal fluid flow, flattening the brainstem stem. His initial blood pressure reading was critically high at 255/144. The patient had neglected his medications for months while managing hypertension and diabetes. His blood pressure spiked severely in the bathroom, triggering the hemorrhage. Although doctors performed contrast-enhanced angiography to identify vascular abnormalities, they found none, confirming the bleeding resulted purely from uncontrolled hypertension. Fortunately, rapid hospital admission proved lifesaving—had the brainstem died, the patient would have become permanently vegetative. Despite his young age, he was not immune to cerebral hemorrhage. The surgical team placed a ventricular drainage catheter and evacuated the blood to reduce intracranial pressure, allowing the patient to recover and return to normal life. Dr. Pracha emphasized that the patient, weighing over 90 kilograms with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension and neglectful medication adherence, was lucky to escape. The case serves as a stark reminder that "Sleeping Beauty syndrome" awaits those who ignore blood pressure and diabetes management. Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes create a dangerous triad. Had the patient arrived even slightly later, he might not have survived.

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Thailand Beats Brazil, Secures VNL Spot

Thailand's women's volleyball team swept Brazil 3-0 in Osaka to clinch a spot in next season's Volleyball Nations League.

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Thailand's women's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-17) in Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) held in Osaka, Japan, effectively securing their qualification for next season's competition. After the match, star player Pimpichaya Kokram said she was pleased with the team's victory and emphasized the importance of taking each match one at a time, focusing solely on playing at full strength regardless of which squad Brazil fielded. Teammate Ajcharaporn Kongyos thanked all supporters for their encouragement, stating that the team gave their maximum effort and expressed confidence that Thailand would definitely return to the VNL next year.

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Road Collapse Shuts Two Lanes at Mega Plaza Bridge

A section of Chakkraphet Road near Mega Plaza Bridge collapsed on July 11, forcing authorities to close two lanes and leaving only the right-hand lane open to traffic. The cause remains under investigation as repair work proceeds.

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BANGKOK — On July 11, 2026, authorities closed two traffic lanes on Chakkraphet Road after a section of roadway collapsed near the bridge to Mega Plaza, commonly known as Saphan Lek, officials said.

The Phra Ratchawang Police Station reported that officers and relevant agencies responded to the scene and are managing traffic while repair work is carried out.

The damaged section is located on Chakkraphet Road just before the bridge crossing to Mega Plaza (Saphan Lek).

Two lanes have been closed to allow repairs, leaving only the right-hand lane open to traffic. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible while restoration work continues.

Authorities have not yet released information about the cause of the road collapse.

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Two British Tourists Rescued From Rough Phuket Waters

Two British tourists were rescued unconscious from rough waters at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket on Friday after ignoring red-flag warnings. Both men were revived by lifeguards and hospitalized in stable condition.

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PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Two British tourists narrowly survived after getting into difficulty while swimming at Nai Thon Beach in Phuket, despite red-flag warnings indicating dangerous sea conditions.

Police said the incident occurred at about 12:20 on Friday, when lifeguards stationed at Nai Thon Beach in Sakhu subdistrict, Thalang district, spotted the two men struggling in the rough surf and immediately launched a rescue.

The tourists were pulled from the water unconscious and brought ashore, where lifeguards administered first aid until both men regained consciousness.

They were later identified as Preston, 34, and Scott, 40, both British nationals.

Emergency responders from the Sakhu Subdistrict Administrative Organisation transported the pair to Thalang Hospital for further treatment.

Hospital officials later confirmed that both tourists were in stable condition and remained under close medical observation.

Authorities urged visitors to exercise extreme caution when swimming during the monsoon season, when strong waves and dangerous currents are common. They also reminded beachgoers to obey lifeguards' instructions and strictly observe red-flag warnings, which indicate that entering the water is unsafe.

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Good Samaritan Struck By Truck After Rescuing Accident Victim

A Good Samaritan died after rescuing victims from a vehicle that plunged into a canal in Phetchabun province when a second truck struck him as he emerged from the water on July 11.

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A tragic incident unfolded on July 11 when a bronze Toyota Vigo pickup truck, traveling from Khao Kho toward Lomsak district in Phetchabun province, lost control on rain-slicked pavement near Wang Bon Bridge in Namchun subdistrict. The vehicle struck a guardrail and plunged into a canal. Kittisak, a 39-year-old local resident, witnessed the accident and immediately ran across the road with two relatives to rescue the victims. However, as Kittisak was climbing out of the canal after finishing his rescue efforts, a bronze Isuzu D-Max pickup truck lost control and struck him severely. Lomsak Thai rescue volunteers transported him to Lomsak Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. His family mourned that Kittisak was a dedicated volunteer and owner of the herbal brand "Thai Lomsak," an OTOP product of Phetchabun province. He also served as a volunteer instructor teaching the community how to make herbal oils, herbal ointments, and herbal toothpaste. His body was held at Prachum Kongkaram Temple in Lomsak for Buddhist rites from July 11-15, with cremation services scheduled for July 16 at 4 p.m.

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Actress Minnie Reveals Husband Over The Moon About First Pregnancy

Actress Minnie Panditthakorn revealed she's three months pregnant with her first child following her May wedding to billionaire Hiso Sererathongkul, who she says is thrilled about becoming a father.

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Getting ready to welcome their first child, actress Minnie Panditthakorn and young billionaire businessman Hiso Sarawuth Sererathongkul have opened up about their pregnancy journey following their luxurious wedding ceremony on May 17, 2025.

While promoting the film "Muay Deva: High Stakes" at M Studio on Ratchayothin Avenue, Minnie expressed her excitement about becoming a mother. "I'm very excited. I originally wanted to have the moment of bringing my child to the wedding, but it came too late," she shared. "But being called 'mom' feels like it will be a bigger change. My friends told me, 'You're a mom now, you need to slow down.' I'm about three months pregnant now. Honestly, I'm tired, but I've always gotten tired easily anyway."

Speaking about her lifestyle changes, Minnie noted that while she's usually very active, she's now been restricted from riding motorcycles and has switched to driving a car instead.

Regarding her husband's reaction, she said he's over the moon about becoming a father. "He really wanted to have a child and was ready. It's another chapter in our lives," Minnie explained. "He's someone who gives me a lot of freedom. He supports whatever I want to do." She added that she plans to continue working and will even bring the baby to work with her.

On the pregnancy itself, Minnie revealed she's been craving many different foods and has already gained about five kilograms. "I know the baby's gender and Hiso's family knows, but I haven't told anyone else. We want to do a baby shower guessing game," she said.

The actress also confirmed that both she and her husband were aware they might have had to wait longer to conceive, noting that they started trying before their wedding. "My husband takes great care of me now. He's even more attentive since learning about the pregnancy."

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