SONGKHLA — 9 July 2026, A 29-year-old man accused of shooting and wounding two people during a paranoid episode was arrested after his modified blank gun discharged into his own leg as he surrendered to police.

The incident occurred in Ruam Jai Community, Soi 8, behind Rong Was Temple on Chai-Phet Mongkhon Road in Bo Yang Subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District.

Pol. Col. Kirati Triwai, superintendent of Mueang Songkhla Police Station, said officers were alerted to reports of a gunman who had wounded two people and remained at the scene. Investigators, patrol officers and Sawang Songkhla Ruam Jai rescue workers were sent to respond.

Upon arrival, officers found the suspect, 29, standing outside the victims' home while holding a firearm and shouting. Residents fled the area as police established a perimeter and attempted to persuade him to put down his firearm.

During negotiations, the suspect allegedly fired about three shots from inside the alley and demanded that police call his mother.

After speaking to her by telephone, he agreed to surrender and put down the gun. However, while attempting to clear a round that remained in the chamber under police instructions, the firearm accidentally discharged, striking him in the leg.

Officers immediately detained him and seized a modified blank-firing pistol converted to fire .380-calibre ammunition, along with several rounds of ammunition.

The suspect was taken to Songkhla Hospital with a bullet lodged in the front of his thigh.

One of the victims, 28, suffered a grazing wound to the back of his head, while the other, 19, was grazed on the chin. Rescue workers took both to Songkhla Hospital. Neither was seriously injured.

The sister of one of the victims told police that the suspect was a friend of her younger brother and had become paranoid, believing that her brother intended to harm him. He allegedly arrived at the house carrying the firearm before opening fire.

Police initially charged the suspect with five offences: attempted murder, attempted murder of an officer, resisting or obstructing an officer, possessing a firearm without permission, and carrying a firearm in public.

He was placed in the custody of investigators at Mueang Songkhla Police Station for further legal proceedings.

A 24-year-old Russian model has gone viral after social media users pointed out her uncanny resemblance to Norwegian football star Erling Haaland, with many fans joking that the pair look like twins after her mother shared a clip of her recreating his goal celebration.

Anastasia Kostromitina, a model from Moscow, Russia, attracted global attention after her mother, Mariya, posted a humorous video on Instagram showing her daughter recreating Haaland's signature poses and gestures.

The timing of the post proved ideal as the video was uploaded just 24 hours after Haaland scored twice against Brazil, when the Norwegian striker was already dominating football headlines. The clip quickly spread across social media and turned into viral content in no time, amassing more than 107 million views and 76,700 comments, while imitation videos have further fuelled the trend, generating a collective view count of tens of millions within a single day.

What excited viewers was the similarity between the pair, including their blonde hair, blue-grey eyes, angular facial features and distinctive gaze. Social media users joked that they looked like siblings from another mother, with some quipping that "there's no need for a DNA test, it's obvious."

Despite the renewed attention, Kostromitina revealed that people have been telling her she resembles the Norwegian footballer for more than four years. At first, she admitted she did not appreciate the comparisons and struggled to understand why so many people thought they looked alike.

Over time, however, she began to see it as a great opportunity and embraced the resemblance, viewing it as an advantage. She added that negative comments no longer bother her, as, at the end of the day, they often boost engagement with her social media content.

This viral moment also coincided with growing anticipation ahead of England's World Cup qualifier against Norway, putting Haaland back in the spotlight. Entering the match, the striker was among the tournament's joint top scorers with seven goals, prompting fans to joke that if he found the net again, Kostromitina's comment sections would become even busier.

Thai Coconut Public Company Limited (COCOCO) is targeting improved business performance in the second half of 2026, with company CEO Worawat Chinnpinkaew announcing steady revenue expectations despite global economic volatility. The company continues receiving new orders from major markets including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, driven by sustained global demand for coconut products, particularly coconut water, coconut milk, and value-added coconut derivatives.

"We expect the second half to outperform the first half due to continuous incoming orders, improved production efficiency, and expanded regional manufacturing capacity, which will be key drivers for stable company growth," Worawat stated. The company is also investing in a new manufacturing facility in the Philippines under subsidiary NOVOCOCONUT INC., aimed at strengthening raw material sourcing, reducing logistics costs, and supporting long-term expansion plans. The project is expected to commence within 2026 and will enhance production capacity while mitigating supply chain risks.

Domestically, Thai Coconut is expanding distribution channels by introducing its Thai Coco ready-to-drink coconut water brand to 7-Eleven convenience stores nationwide, targeting all consumer segments and capitalizing on growing demand for natural beverages. The company exports to over 100 countries worldwide and recently launched a brand experience exhibition at CentralWorld shopping mall under the concept "Ratchaburi in the City," showcasing its organic coconut farming heritage from Ratchaburi province to Bangkok consumers.

The exhibition features immersive experiences where visitors can learn about organic coconut cultivation, soil and water conditions, and harvest quality differences, reinforcing Thai Coconut's positioning as a comprehensive coconut specialty brand. Marketing Director Napatsorn Chinnpinkaew highlighted that the 7-Eleven expansion represents a significant step in strengthening the Thai Coco brand domestically while complementing ongoing international market growth.

Summary of results from the Lao government lottery, known as the Development Lottery (Phattana), regulated by Laos' Ministry of Finance for the July 10, 2025 drawing. Prize categories include 6-digit numbers, 5-digit numbers, last 4 digits, last 3 digits, and last 2 digits. For the 5/45 format drawing on July 10, five number sets were drawn.

Prize payouts are calculated as multiples of the ticket purchase amount in kip: 4-digit matches pay 6,000 times the stake, 3-digit matches pay 500 times, and 2-digit matches pay 60 times.

The Lao lottery, officially called the Development Lottery, is operated by the state-owned Phattana Lottery Company under Ministry of Finance oversight and represents the legally authorized government lottery of Laos. Drawings are held Monday through Friday at 8:00 PM Thailand time, broadcast on Lao National Radio and Lao National Television Channel 1. The system draws one 6-digit number but allows various prize categories based on regional preference, with the last 4 digits being most popular. Additional games include the Dream Book Lottery (4/40) and animal numerology games unique to Laos.

At 4:10 p.m. on July 10, 2025, at Signature Hotel in Songkhla Province, Prime Minister Anuthon Charnvirakul addressed the 400-billion-baht emergency decree loan, stating that full implementation cannot proceed without approval from a project screening committee. The government appointed the Finance Ministry's Permanent Secretary as committee chair, alongside the Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council and other senior officials, who will evaluate whether projects benefit the nation and its people.

When asked whether the government is confident the borrowed funds will genuinely stimulate the Thai economy, the PM noted that Deputy PM and Finance Minister Ekniti Nititumprapat had repeatedly confirmed the loan can be deployed within the specified timeframe and will boost economic momentum to some degree.

Regarding Sirikanya Tansakul's observation that the Interior Ministry's electric garbage truck project appears to have locked-in specifications, Anuthon flatly denied it, saying no such action has been taken and that projects remain subject to committee approval. He stressed that budget authorization ultimately remains his responsibility, adding that he won't approve poorly conceived projects. He noted that as someone accustomed to private sector standards, he thoroughly understands specifications and won't allow spec-locking to occur under his administration.

PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee arrived in Phuket today (July 10) to oversee the posting of demolition orders at a resort after the Supreme Court ordered the removal of buildings found to have encroached on Sirinat National Park.