On July 10, 2026, Region 6 Operations Unit 2 (Songkhla), led by Captain Thanakan Uchonratsami and Deputy Captain Patthdon Poolphiphatthan, arrested an 18-year-old suspect identified as "A" at a vehicle repair shop in Tambon Kuanlang, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. He was wanted by court warrant from Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court on charges of sexual assault of a child under 13, indecent conduct with a child under 15, and child abduction from parents or guardians.

When arrested, the suspect appeared confused about why he was being detained. Officers informed him that the 13-year-old girl's father had filed a complaint alleging he had relations with his daughter and refused to take responsibility.

According to the suspect's account, approximately three months prior while living in Chachoengsao District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, he became involved with a 13-year-old girl. Their relationship progressed to living together, which became public knowledge. The girl's family then arranged a formal marriage proposal and demanded a dowry of 500,000 baht.

The suspect explained that at only 18 years old, he lacked the means to secure the required dowry. The girl's family subsequently prohibited contact between him and the girl. He then found work at a vehicle repair shop in Hat Yai and relocated there for employment, cutting off further communication with the girl's family. He assumed the matter had been resolved and was unaware the family had filed a complaint against him.

One31, GMM25, and oneD have been selected to provide complete live coverage of the BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP 2026 volleyball championship, featuring all 34 matches across 16 days from both women's and men's teams. The broadcast will be available on One31, GMM25, and the oneD application.

Diao Wattangtakul, Chief Operating Officer of One Company Limited, stated that the BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP 2026 is a must-watch event for volleyball fans. One31 remains committed to delivering quality sports content to Thai audiences, particularly volleyball, which brings joy, pride, and inspiration to people nationwide. The station views this broadcasting opportunity as an important mission to convey the excitement and key moments to viewers across the country.

Beyond traditional broadcast channels, the coverage will include regular news updates to keep fans engaged and supportive of both Thailand's women's and men's volleyball teams.

The BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP is the premier championship for Southeast Asian volleyball teams. The women's tournament features four countries: Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The men's tournament includes six teams: Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, and Cambodia. The men's competition runs from July 15-26, while the women's tournament takes place July 31-August 9 across four host countries. Thailand will host the women's finals on August 7-9 at the Chiang Mai 700 Years Commemorative Stadium in Chiang Mai province.

Fans are invited to cheer for Thailand's national volleyball teams in their quest to win the BYD DMI 6th SEA V CUP 2026, with complete match coverage available exclusively through One31, GMM25, and the oneD application.

A critical security situation erupted on the Thai-Myanmar border at noon on July 10, 2025, when Myanmar's Light Infantry Battalion 22 and artillery units launched a sustained barrage of heavy weapons against Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) positions based in villages including Minlaypan and Phaloo in Miao District, Miao State, across the Moei River from Mae Sot.

During the continuous bombardment, one artillery round crossed the Moei River and struck Huay Mahawong Temple in Mae Sot district, landing near the abbot's residence. Monks and novices fled in panic, though fortunately the shell's fuse malfunctioned. Thai authorities sealed the temple and sent explosive ordnance disposal teams to safely recover the round.

As Thai soldiers worked on the recovery, two Myanmar military jets appeared overhead and dropped four large bombs on opposition positions, creating massive explosions and black smoke clouds less than one kilometer from the Thai-Myanmar border. The intense bombardment prompted village leaders in Mae Mao Gen and surrounding communities to announce emergency orders via loudspeaker, demanding all residents take shelter in bunkers and prohibiting travel along roads parallel to the Moei River.

All roads in the area are now saturated with Thai military and security forces, including Rangers, Border Patrol Police, and local militias, positioned with armored vehicles and heavy weapons. Authorities remain on full alert, concerned that Myanmar's military will escalate with the heaviest aerial assault yet as they attempt to seize all opposition-held territory. Security forces are conducting round-the-clock operations to protect Thai civilians amid the deteriorating situation.

At 1:10 p.m. on July 10, 2569, at the water gate in Bang Klam subdistrict, Songkhla province, Hat Yai Municipality Mayor Norprom Na Pattalung gave an interview regarding criticism over the 2570 budget cuts for flood relief in Hat Yai. The mayor stated that the budget was cut entirely. He noted that the smart classroom project belonged to the previous administration under former Mayor Sakorn Thongmuni, not his tenure. The municipality was able to secure only 4 rubber boats, 3 dump trucks, and 1 road project, with approval still pending in next year's budget committee session.

Regarding the jet ski purchase, the mayor said they requested it but the budget was completely cut, leaving only 4 rubber boats. When asked if the jet ski cost 8 million baht as reported, he replied he was unsure, saying the e-bidding price was whatever it was, but it was cut anyway. When asked if he planned to discuss this matter with the prime minister during today's meeting, he said no, he was simply attending as usual.

Addressing claims that the municipality still had 200 million baht in remaining budget, the mayor clarified it has only 42 million baht left. He explained that the previous 200 million had been spent on school repairs, roads, sanitation facilities damaged by flooding, and computer equipment, as well as on canal dredging and water pumps costing over 200 million baht two months ago.

Regarding this year's flood situation, the mayor said they are doing their full duty. He noted that the 2570 budget still needs to pass through committee reviews and 3-4 more meetings. So far, dredging work has covered over 200 kilometers of canals and waterways.

The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Commerce Ministry reported successful results from the Business Matching activity held on July 9, 2026, at the Vinpearl Landmark 81 hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Twenty-two Thai companies and 21 Vietnamese companies participated, conducting 160 business negotiations that generated a total trade value of 275.46 million baht, equivalent to approximately 8.10 million US dollars. This demonstrates the potential of Thai films, series, and content to expand markets and create business partnerships in Vietnam.

The negotiated trade value breaks down as 17.51 million baht in immediate value, 121.45 million baht expected within one year, and 136.51 million baht expected within 2-5 years. Business discussions covered licensing sales, content distribution, theatrical releases of Thai films, digital platform distribution, and joint production projects between companies from both countries.

According to DITP Deputy Director-General Porawit Silaouen, Vietnam represents a high-potential market for the Thai film and content industry, driven by growth in the entertainment media sector and strong consumer demand for foreign content, particularly Thai films and series. Vietnam serves not only as an important export market but also as a potential partner for long-term collaboration in distribution, co-production, intellectual property development, and regional market expansion across ASEAN.

"The success of these business negotiations reflects that Thai content has significant potential and continues to attract Vietnam's market," Porawit said. "The department will continue supporting Thai entrepreneurs in expanding markets, building business partnerships, and developing new forms of collaboration to increase trade value and strengthen the competitiveness of Thailand's content industry in foreign markets."

The Thai Film Festival in Vietnam 2026, held July 9-11, marked the third consecutive edition, integrating trade promotion activities with audience expansion for Thai content through Business Matching, Networking Receptions, and film screenings. Five Thai films were screened: Midnight Incense, Death Whisperer 1, Ghost Board, Our House, and Human Resource, accompanied by meet-and-greets with directors, actors, and film representatives to build awareness and promote Thai content in Vietnam. The event held special significance as Thailand and Vietnam mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.

DITP will continue promoting Thailand's content industry by organizing the Thailand Content Market 2026 (TCM 2026) on July 20-22, 2026, at the Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, serving as an international business platform connecting Thai film and content entrepreneurs.

KHON KAEN — A Cambodian construction worker has been arrested for allegedly stealing electrical cables from a shopping mall construction site in northeastern Thailand, with police saying he admitted selling the metal inside the wires to support his family back home.

Police in Khon Kaen announced the arrest of the 34-year-old Cambodian national on Friday following an investigation into the theft of electrical cables from the newly completed Central Campus Khon Kaen development. The stolen cables were valued at about 10,000 baht.

Investigators said they searched the suspect's accommodation at a workers' camp and found aluminum stripped from electrical cables, clothing and shoes matching those worn by the suspect during the theft, as well as pieces of the stolen cables.

During questioning, the suspect allegedly confessed to cutting the cables to extract aluminum and copper, which he then sold to scrap dealers. He told police he sent the money to his family in Cambodia.

Police are coordinating with the contractor to determine how long the suspect had been employed at the site and with the provincial labor office to verify whether he was legally working in Thailand.

The suspect has been charged with theft, while investigators are tracing the scrap shop where the stolen metals were allegedly sold and are considering additional charges if any labor law violations are found.