On July 10, 2025, at the Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI) under the Ministry of Public Health, a network of health agencies led by HSRI, the Disease Control Department, and Khon Kaen University held a press conference to clarify facts surrounding screening results of new students in the 2025 academic year in Maha Sarakham province. The screening revealed relatively high rates of liver fluke infection, with Maha Sarakham University finding over 4,200 infected students (33%) and Maha Sarakham Rajabhat University finding 380 cases (19%).

Dr. Suphakij Siriluck, director of HSRI, Dr. Yongjuea Lelsirithaweorn, director of the communicable disease division at the Disease Control Department, and other health officials addressed the situation, urging the public not to panic over media misinformation.

Dr. Suphakij noted that Thailand faces an ongoing crisis with liver fluke disease and bile duct cancer, which cause approximately 15,000-20,000 deaths annually. The Northeast region alone sees 6,500 deaths per year from liver and bile duct cancers, with treatment costs exceeding 13.5 billion baht yearly. Thailand currently has at least 6 million infected individuals who may develop bile duct cancer within 20-30 years.

A major concern raised was the persistence of raw food consumption, particularly raw fish, among younger generations, influenced by social media and public figures. Dr. Suphakij emphasized this is not a crisis but an opportunity to encourage behavioral change and public health awareness. He noted that while screening tools are more sensitive today than in the past, the 33% infection rate among university students aligns with previous regional surveys showing 36% infection rates in the Northeast, indicating the problem remains at elevated levels rather than representing a sudden spike.

As the world transitions into a 'Longevity Society' and Thailand fully enters a super-aged society, the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) has launched the 'Longevity for All' project under its 2026 soft power wellness skills development initiative. The program aims to build knowledge, develop skills for citizens and new-generation entrepreneurs, and prepare all Thai age groups for good health, quality living, and continued participation in the economy and society during this longevity era.

OKMD Director Dr. Tawarat Sutabutr stated that global population trends toward longer lifespans—driven by medical advances, technology, and improved quality of life—are reshaping the economic and social structures of many countries, including Thailand. This requires comprehensive preparation in health, learning, work, and lifestyle so people can fully utilize their potential throughout their lives.

Some may question whether longevity is a public health responsibility, but in reality, a 'longevity society' requires more than disease treatment—it demands shifts in thinking, skills, and lifestyle, aligning with OKMD's core mission as a learning and intellectual development organization.

"For a longevity society to thrive, people need practical tools and knowledge they can apply daily, and entrepreneurs must recognize new business opportunities," Dr. Tawarat said. "OKMD serves as a bridge, translating world-class knowledge into accessible information for all Thai citizens across age groups, transforming an aging society into a driver of future economic growth."

Dr. Tawarat added that longevity knowledge should be universally accessible, not limited to specific groups, aligning with government policy to improve quality of life, prepare for an aging society, and promote the silver economy through preventive healthcare, technology and innovation, and age-friendly communities.

OKMD has integrated knowledge from neuroscience, sensory science, lifelong learning, and knowledge-based economics in partnership with private sector and leading institutions to advance the longevity society across three dimensions: holistic well-being, learning and living environments, and life and economic readiness skills.

Under 'Longevity for All,' OKMD has developed two key curricula in academic collaboration with Chulalongkorn University:

(1) The Science-based Longevity Economy Workshop, targeting at least 1,000 participants, aims to build understanding and reveal business opportunities in a longevity society. Activities will span four regions nationwide from August through November 2026, including Bangkok (August 14-16, 2026), Chiang Mai (September 25-27, 2026), and Phuket (October 16-18, 2026).

At 3:45 p.m. on July 10, 2025, in Songkhla province, Deputy Interior Minister Vorasit Leangprasit addressed calls from opposition MP Phakmun Hunanunan of the Pheu Thai party to recuse himself from the committee investigating alleged fraud in local government civil service exams. The investigation centers on whether several committee members, including Samrit Rianprasit, the Satun provincial administrative organization chairman and Vorasit's uncle, were involved in misconduct.

Vorasit stated that most names summoned for questioning by the National Anti-Corruption Commission are members of the central civil service exam committee, but being summoned does not mean guilt or involvement in corrupt practices. He emphasized that his role is policy-level direction only, while actual investigators conduct the probe, so there is no risk of bias. "The investigation has been thorough; otherwise, these results wouldn't have come out this way," he said.

Vorasit criticized the opposition's close scrutiny, sarcastically thanking them for their attention and suggesting they focus on fact-checking fake news on the Pheu Thai page instead. He reiterated that investigations are the responsibility of others and he has neither the authority nor intention to interfere.

When pressed on whether he would help family members implicated in future investigations, Vorasit countered: "No one can protect anyone. If I protect someone, I'm finished; if anyone comes to protect, they're finished." He argued the results speak for themselves, demonstrating straightforward handling.

Vorasit then redirected the question back to opposition MPs: "When ruling party members were arrested over the online gambling case early this year, why didn't you resign? Why didn't the party leader resign? Why is this different?" He stressed the need to separate personal matters from politics, warning that mixing the two serves no one's interests.

On July 10 at 2:30 p.m., Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Natthawut Manassa of Ban Khlong Suan Police Station received a report of a vehicle collision followed by assault. Officers responded to Prachauthit Road 90 near Mang Khong Village in Samut Prakan. At the scene, they found a gray-black Suzuki sedan with its front end and wheels hanging off the roadside near a fish farming area, and a gray Honda ADV 160 motorcycle overturned with collision damage to its right side and dented exhaust pipe.

Two men were injured. Weerawit, 37, suffered knife cuts on four fingers of his left hand, while Ekphaap, 36, was bitten on his back and right shoulder. A fruit knife with a green rope around the handle was seized.

Weerawit recounted that he was driving with his wife when his ex-boyfriend began chasing them from inside Prachassamakkhi Alley (Krathing Daeng Alley). The ex-boyfriend aggressively cut lanes and shouted insults. When the car ahead braked, Weerawit swerved left, but the pursuer kept pressuring him until a neighboring motorcycle was forced into the water. Weerawit said he had previously asked the ex-boyfriend to stop interfering, noting he and his wife had been together for eight years and had a six-year-old child and a house together. He believed the ex-boyfriend should accept reality and back off, but the man continued secretly contacting his wife.

Ekphaap said he was delivering an order in the alley when he spotted the ex-boyfriend's car and followed to talk, as his ex-girlfriend had refused to resolve things with him. He claimed the woman had even taken his child from a daycare. Three days prior, the ex-boyfriend had confronted him at 3 a.m., and the previous day called again at 3 a.m. When Ekphaap asked how to end things, he was told only if he could "seduce" the man's wife. During the chase, instead of stopping to talk, the ex-boyfriend swerved and rammed him, sending both motorcycle and rider into the fish pond. The ex-boyfriend then attempted to stab him with a knife, but Ekphaap grabbed wood and fought back. He was stabbed multiple times. Ekphaap stated they had dated only about two months, and if they were to reconcile, he had already let her go. He noted he had never actually been in a relationship with the woman—she merely visited and took belongings from his room. He denied being an adulterer, pointing out the ex-boyfriend had already ended their relationship but refused to accept it.

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.