Government Approves Energy Transition Projects With 400 Billion Baht Loan

The government has approved a 400 billion baht energy transition loan, with agencies now required to submit projects offering direct public benefits like EV purchase subsidies and solar installation support.

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Deputy Prime Minister Phadej Parisyananda clarified on July 10 that following the Constitutional Court's approval of the royal decree authorizing the Finance Ministry to borrow 400 billion baht for addressing energy crisis impacts and advancing the nation's energy transition, government agencies must now submit long-term energy transition projects. Initial projects must directly benefit the public through measures like interest subsidies or down payment assistance. The Transport Ministry has proposed down payment support for taxi, van, and public transport drivers switching to electric vehicles, while other agencies will offer similar assistance for rooftop solar installations. Phadej explained that each agency will submit projects for review by a screening committee comprising the Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, and the Comptroller General's Department. When asked about potential overlap with projects in the 2570 fiscal year budget currently under parliamentary review, Phadej assured there would be no duplication by cross-referencing existing budget allocations. He noted that of the 400 billion baht loan, 170 billion baht has been spent on economic recovery, and the government need not use the full amount by the end of 2570. Further stimulus or economic relief measures depend on the Finance Ministry's reassessment of economic conditions.

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Bangkok Closes Prachadhipok Road For Purple Line Tunnel Repairs

Bangkok closed Prachadhipok Road between Ban Khaek and Wangwan Circle for Purple Line tunnel repairs following previous flooding in the construction area.

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At 5:28 AM on July 10, 2026, the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation announced a road closure on Prachadhipok Road between Ban Khaek intersection and Wangwan Circle to facilitate repairs to the Purple Line extension tunnel.

Motorists heading to Wangwan Circle are advised to use Phra Pokklao Bridge or Phra Buddha Bridge, turn left onto Itsaraphap Road, then proceed via Lat Ya Road to reach Wangwan Circle. Those traveling from the Thonburi side toward Ban Khaek intersection should use Lat Ya Road as an alternative route.

The road closure stems from repairs needed in the Purple Line tunnel construction area near Wangwan Circle following a previous incident where water flooded the construction site.

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Spain Coach Praises Messi's Youthful Form at World Cup

Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente praised 39-year-old Messi for his youthful performances at the 2026 World Cup, where the Argentina captain has scored 8 goals to lead the tournament. Messi's stamina and hunger continue to impress as Argentin

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has praised Argentina captain Lionel Messi for playing like a 19-year-old after delivering outstanding performances at the World Cup.

The 39-year-old Messi has shown impressive form at the 2026 World Cup, having scored 8 goals to share the Golden Boot lead and helping defending champion Argentina advance to the quarterfinals.

De la Fuente recently commended Messi's performances, stating: "Leo Messi is displaying excellent form. He looks 19 or 23 years old. He doesn't know fatigue, is never satisfied, and wants more every day. He's a great role model for all his teammates, for football lovers, and for everyone just starting to play football."

De la Fuente also addressed Spain's upcoming quarterfinal match against Belgium, saying: "Tomorrow's match will be the toughest we've ever faced. Belgium is a very strong team. They have players accustomed to winning. It will be a very challenging game."

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Lawmaker Pushes Special Committee to Overhaul Civil Service

A Thai lawmaker proposed a special parliamentary committee to restructure the civil service amid concerns that 1.435 trillion baht in annual personnel costs leaves almost no budget for development programs.

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On July 9, during a parliamentary session reviewing civil service development reports for 2567 and 2568, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong proposed forming a special parliamentary committee to examine restructuring, merging, decentralizing authority, and applying AI technology across state agencies. He noted that while the Public Sector Development Committee's mandate includes advising the cabinet on structure and budgets, its work should be more ambitious.

Thawee unveiled alarming budget figures, revealing that current personnel expenditure totals 1.435 trillion baht, encompassing 3 million active civil servants and 2.4 million retirees. Combined with multi-year budget commitments expected in 2570, this could reach 1.7 trillion baht—leaving almost nothing for development after tax revenues are absorbed by payroll.

He also criticized "integrated budgeting," a system used for over a decade that exemplifies flawed centralized governance. Programs targeting inequality and household debt have worsened because they ignore community-centered approaches. Thawee further warned that budget allocation increasingly favors bureaucrats and capital groups, with only 3-4 major firms controlling multi-year contracts worth roughly 400 billion baht each.

Thawee stressed that civil servant integrity is paramount, expressing alarm at corruption cases in local administration and alleged vote-buying in provincial elections. He vowed to use these issues as grounds for establishing the special committee.

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Thailand Identifies 15th Dinosaur Species In Kalasin

Thailand has officially identified its 15th dinosaur species, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, a newly discovered long-necked sauropod unearthed at the Phu Noi fossil site in Kalasin province. Researchers fr...

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Thailand has officially identified its 15th dinosaur species, Uragasaurus kalasinensis, a newly discovered long-necked sauropod unearthed at the Phu Noi fossil site in Kalasin province. Researchers fr...

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Hospital Files Complaint Over False Dog Bite Post

Kantharalak Hospital filed a complaint against a patient who posted false claims about dog bites and poor service on social media. Hospital records showed the patient waited 2 hours 15 minutes in the ER during a period when 12 critical case

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Kantharalak Hospital has filed a formal complaint and initiated legal proceedings against a patient who posted false information about the hospital's services on social media. The patient claimed she was bitten by a dog while waiting from morning until afternoon for a vaccine injection.

The hospital conducted a thorough investigation using system logs and presented a detailed timeline of the patient's visit:

11:11 AM - Patient registered for service 11:14 AM - Triage nurse assessed patient (3-minute wait) 12:57 PM - Doctor began examination 13:26 PM - Doctor completed examination and patient left the ER (total ER time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes) 13:54 PM - 14:16 PM - Patient processed through pharmacy 14:57 PM - Patient received injection at the vaccine clinic and left

The hospital noted that during the wait period, 12 critical and severe patients required emergency care, necessitating medical staff to prioritize cases according to standard triage protocols. The hospital emphasized that the ER wait time of approximately 2 hours was appropriate crisis management prioritizing patient safety.

The hospital stated that the misleading post damaged its reputation and demoralized medical personnel working tirelessly to care for patients. Hospital director therefore authorized representatives to file a report and pursue charges under the Computer Crimes Act against those who posted and spread the false information.

The hospital welcomed legitimate feedback through official complaint channels but urged the public to refrain from spreading false information.

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Bangkok Governor Assigns Four Deputies to Key Agencies

Bangkok Governor Chatchatchai Sittiphan delegated administrative authority to four deputy governors overseeing different agencies, from engineering and traffic to education and environment, through an official order signed July 10.

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Bangkok Governor Chatchatchai Sittiphan announced on July 10 that he has signed Bangkok Order No. 1882/2569 delegating authority to four deputy governors to carry out administrative duties in his stead.

Visnu Sapsompol has been assigned authority over the Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Drainage and Flood Control, Bureau of Traffic and Transport, Bureau of Budget, Bureau of Finance, and the Bureau of Urban Planning and Development (excluding the Urban Restoration Office and Geospatial Information Office), Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Bangkok's commerce sector (excluding the Housing Development Office), and relevant district offices covering engineering, finance, and revenue divisions.

Twida Kamalwet oversees the Bureau of Strategy and Evaluation, the Bangkok Civil Service Commission Office, the Bureau of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, the Bureau of Medicine, and the Bureau of Public Health (excluding the Environmental Health Office and Food Safety Division), the Bangkok City Secretary Office (excluding the Civil Administration and Registration Office and Foreign Affairs Office), and Nhumindharadhiraj University.

Sanon Wang Srangbun supervises the Bureau of Education, Bureau of Social Development, Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Digital Bureau, specific divisions of the Bureau of Urban Planning and Development, the Housing Development Office, specific sections of the Bangkok City Secretary Office, and relevant district offices covering administration, registration, community development, social welfare, and education.

Phonphrom Na Songwikitset has authority over the Bureau of Environment, Bureau of Municipal Affairs, specific divisions of the Bureau of Public Health, the Foreign Affairs Office of the Bangkok City Secretary, the Governor's Office Secretariat, the City Council Secretariat, and relevant district offices covering municipal affairs, environment and public health, sanitation and public parks.

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Burn Confident He Can Handle Haaland Threat

England defender Dan Burn backs himself to contain Erling Haaland when the teams meet in a World Cup 2026 qualifier on July 12, saying he has a physical edge against the prolific striker.

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England defender Dan Burn is confident he can handle Norway's in-form striker Erling Braut Haaland as England faces Norway in the World Cup 2026 semi-final qualifier at 4:00 AM Thailand time on July 12. Burn revealed that the team manager addressed the squad after their Mexico match, stating that praise means nothing if they cannot beat Norway. "We need to focus on that now," Burn said. "It will be a different environment. We won't be playing at high altitude anymore, but we'll face the heat. You know Erling only needs one touch in the penalty area to score, so everyone has to give their all." Haaland has only scored one goal when playing for Manchester City against Newcastle United, where Burn plays. "I don't want to jinx it, but yes, one goal," Burn said. "I enjoy dueling with Erling from a physical perspective. I quite like that kind of physical contact and I've done well against him on the pitch. We get along well. You'd have to ask him if he feels the same way." Burn added that if instructed to mark Haaland closely, he would be more than ready and happy to do so, though he acknowledged having four other center-backs at the highest level who are all tournament-ready.

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Gold Prices Hold Steady on July 10

Gold prices remained flat on July 10 as ornamental gold traded at 63,505 baht per baht weight, with traders predicting a potential surge to 80,000 baht when markets reopen.

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Gold prices on July 10, 2026 held steady compared to the previous day's closing, according to the Thai Gold Association. Ornamental gold (96.5%) was quoted at 63,505.24 baht per baht weight for buying and 65,800 baht per baht weight for selling. Gold bars were offered at 64,800 baht per baht weight for buying and 65,000 baht per baht weight for selling. International gold spot prices were trading at $4,117.00 per ounce. Gold traders forecast that prices may surge 1,000-2,000 baht per baht weight when markets open tomorrow, potentially breaking through the 80,000 baht level.

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Greek F-16 Crash-Lands At Zakynthos, Catches Fire

A Greek Air Force F-16 fighter jet crash-landed and caught fire at Zakynthos airport on Thursday after developing a technical fault during a training flight, forcing the closure of one of Greece's busiest summer holiday terminals. The pilot

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A Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet has crash-landed at Zakynthos airport, closing one of Greece's busiest summer holiday terminals. The aircraft, part of the 335th Squadron based at Araxos Air Base in western Greece, was on a training flight when it landed at approximately 13:45 local time on Thursday after developing a technical fault. The Hellenic Air Force confirmed the pilot was "in good health" and launched an investigation into the cause.

Reports indicate the aircraft received a fire warning before landing and ignited upon touching the runway, prompting an immediate emergency response from firefighters and airport personnel. According to Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the jet landed without deploying its landing gear and slid several dozen meters along the runway. The Hellenic Air Force has not commented on this report.

The incident occurred during the start of Greece's busy summer tourism season, when thousands of visitors typically travel to the island each week. Air Force specialists are expected to travel to the Ionian Islands to remove the aircraft from the runway and allow the airport to resume operations.

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Record Label Signs Viral Star Pui Amid Controversy

Mind Music Record has signed viral TikTok sensation Pui, with the label's founder insisting the move is based on genuine talent rather than fleeting internet fame, though the decision has sparked online debate about merit in the music indus

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Mind Music Record has officially welcomed Pui, the viral sensation known for her pink bedding and Doraemon pillow clips, into its roster. Label founder Prachai Chai announced the signing, emphasizing that while everyone deserves a second chance, he won't recruit artists based solely on viral moments without genuine singing ability. "If we only take people who've gone viral from TikTok trends, then any singer could become a hundred," Chai posted. "That's not how we work."

Pui, grateful for the opportunity, bowed respectfully and addressed the backlash: "I ask society to look at this from another angle. I was also a victim in this situation. Please give me a chance." Her apology has drawn mixed reactions online, with some offering support while others argue the label should have given the opportunity to a more accomplished singer instead.

Meanwhile, Mind Music Record is crowdsourcing ideas for Pui's debut single title, inviting fans to submit suggestions. Proposed names have included "I Don't Know So He Said I'm Single," "He Tricked Me Into Thinking He Wasn't Married," and "Tears on Pink Sheets."

The signing has ignited broader debate about merit versus second chances in the entertainment industry, with passionate comments flooding social media both criticizing and defending the label's decision.

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