Muang Loei United Poised To Fill Thai League 2 Slot

Narathiwat United's failed licensing clears the way for Muang Loei United to potentially claim the Thai League 2 promotion slot, though Narathiwat retains appeal rights.

9 Jul Khaosod

After the Football Association of Thailand confirmed that Narathiwat United failed club licensing for Thai League 2 competition, the promotion slot may pass to the next-ranked team, though Narathiwat United retains appeal rights.

However, Muang Loei United football club stated that it respects all regulatory assessment procedures fully. The club expressed genuine sympathy for Narathiwat United's situation, recognizing them as a high-performing team that deserves promotion based on their competitive record and the pride they brought to Narathiwat province's fans throughout the season. Muang Loei United extended respect to Narathiwat United's management, players, coaching staff, and supporters, believing their achievements merit recognition from all sectors of Thai football.

Should the Thai League 2 participation right be granted to Muang Loei United through proper procedures, the club confirmed it will accept this opportunity with full responsibility and will ensure all operations meet professional football competition standards. This includes team management, personnel affairs, relevant documentation, and improvements to match facilities and amenities to prepare for Thai League 2 competition.

The club reaffirmed its commitment to represent Loei province's pride with full dedication, respect for competitors, and determination to develop the club sustainably. Muang Loei United thanked all supporters for their encouragement and backing, stating that fan support serves as crucial motivation. Moving forward, the club pledged to give maximum effort to honor the opportunity and serve all Loei football fans, confirming readiness for Thai League 2 in the 2026/27 season.

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Police

SUV Engine Catches Fire in Chonburi; Cause Unknown

A driver's SUV caught fire in Chonburi province after she noticed smoke from the engine while returning home from school drop-off, destroying the engine compartment despite firefighter intervention.

9 Jul Khaosod

An SUV caught fire without apparent cause shortly after the driver returned from dropping her grandchild at school. The owner noticed smoke billowing from the engine compartment and decided to pull over, but the fire erupted moments later. July 9, 2026 – While conducting traffic patrols in the Ban Lamung area of Chonburi province, Lt. Col. Nateekarn Yodsrouy, deputy traffic commander of Ban Lamung Police Station, discovered the burning SUV parked beside the road near a tire shop close to Chaiyapruet Lane, Moo 4, Nong Prueao Subdistrict, Ban Lamung District. Heavy smoke was pouring from the engine compartment. He immediately closed the road and coordinated with Pattaya City Fire Department and the Saang Boriburn Foundation rescue unit.

The vehicle showed flames and thick smoke erupting from the engine bay. Staff from nearby tire shops and motorcycle repair shops attempted to control the blaze using chemical extinguishers and water, but were unsuccessful as the fire spread rapidly, creating large fireballs. When the Saang Boriburn Foundation fire truck arrived, firefighters deployed water cannons to contain the fire, which took 5 minutes to control. Inspection revealed the engine compartment was completely destroyed while the passenger cabin sustained partial damage.

Rada, 56, the SUV owner, explained that she was driving home after dropping off her grandchild when she noticed abnormal conditions with smoke coming from the engine compartment near Chaiyapruet Lane. She decided to pull over and call for help. Within minutes of getting out to check, flames suddenly burst out and spread rapidly. She has owned the vehicle for approximately 4-5 years and remains uncertain about the cause of the fire. She considers herself fortunate the incident did not occur while driving her grandchild to school.

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National

Lao Lottery Results For July 9, 2025

The Lao Development Lottery held its draw on July 9, 2025, with prizes ranging from 60 to 6,000 times the ticket stake depending on how many digits match. Results were broadcast live at 8 PM Thailand time on Lao National Radio and Televisio

9 Jul Khaosod

Results Summary: Lao Development Lottery Draw for July 9, 2025

The official government lottery of Laos (Pattana), regulated by the Ministry of Finance, held its latest draw on July 9, 2025. Prize results are as follows:

6-digit prize: XXXXXX 5-digit prize: XXXXX Last 4 digits: XXXX Last 3 digits: XXX Last 2 digits: XX

Lao Lottery Payout Rates and Prize Calculation

Ticket holders can calculate winnings based on their purchase amount in Lao Kip:

4-digit match: 6,000 times the stake (e.g., 1,000 kip purchase yields 6,000,000 kip) 3-digit match: 500 times the stake (e.g., 1,000 kip purchase yields 500,000 kip) 2-digit match: 60 times the stake (e.g., 1,000 kip purchase yields 60,000 kip)

About the Lao Lottery (Pattana)

The Lao lottery, officially called the Development Lottery (Pattana), is operated by the state-owned Lao Development Lottery Company under the supervision of Laos's Ministry of Finance. It is the legally sanctioned government lottery of Laos.

Draw Schedule and Broadcast Information

Draw days: Monday through Friday; the 5/45 format draws on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Broadcast time: Live coverage begins at 8:00 PM Thailand time Broadcast channels: Lao National Radio and Lao National Television (LNTV) Channel 1

How to Check Lao Lottery Results

The lottery begins with a single 6-digit draw but results can be broken down into multiple prize categories according to regional preferences. The most common format uses the last 4 digits. Additional games include the Dream Numbers lottery (4/40) and animal name numbers, which are unique lottery formats in Laos.

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Tourism

Thailand Open Cycling Stage 3 Revs Up In Chainat

Stage 3 of Thailand's cycling championships takes place in Chainat on August 15-16, 2025, featuring challenging mountain bike and road courses through two national parks that will test riders' endurance across flat and uphill terrain.

9 Jul Khaosod

General Decha Mekkrasri, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and president of the Thailand Cycling Association, announced that the association is organizing the Thailand Open mountain bike and road cycling championships stage 3 in Chainat on August 15-16, 2025. The race will take place within Mueang district using routes through Khao Phlawng and Khao Kabai, with live coverage on Facebook and YouTube's TCA Channel. Mekkrasri noted the course is highly challenging, featuring both flat and uphill sections that will test riders' fitness and leg strength. Riders competing in both categories must prepare thoroughly to perform their best. The cumulative points leader across all four stages will become Thailand champion and receive the royal trophy. Chainat Governor Phumiwatch Udomtharps has held preparatory meetings with relevant agencies and personally inspected the race route. The event is expected to attract over 2,000 cyclists and supporters from across Thailand, stimulating the local economy and tourism. After the competition, visitors can tour Chainat attractions including Nong Noi Chainat bird park—Asia's largest—Bhumibol Dam viewpoints, and several temples including Wat Pak Khlong Makham Tao and Wat Thammamun to pay respects. Deputy Governor Vishnu Vidthayaravat welcomed all cyclists to participate in the August 15-16 event, noting that the finish line location will be a surprise.

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Police

Ice Plant Shut Down Over Ammonia Leak in Suphan Buri

An ice plant in Suphan Buri was shut down after an ammonia leak on July 8 affected nearby schools, though no serious injuries were reported among students who experienced minor respiratory irritation.

9 Jul Khaosod

Industrial Minister Warawuth Silpagarcha and Suphanburi Provincial Industrial Officer Wichyaporn Ploytuptim inspected the ice manufacturing plant operated by Buanvarn 2019 Limited Company in Dem Bang Nang Buach District after an ammonia leak occurred on July 8, 2025. The inspection revealed that multiple schools within a 200-meter to 1-kilometer radius were affected by the incident. However, provincial health officials and hospital administrators reported no serious injuries, though some students experienced respiratory irritation and nasal irritation that will be treated accordingly.

"We consider ourselves fortunate that there were no serious injuries," Warawuth said. "We have instructed the factory to conduct thorough inspections of all areas, and they have cooperated well. The factory has been ordered to temporarily suspend operations under the Factory Act, B.E. 2535. Once repairs are completed and the Department of Industrial Works certifies that safety standards are met, the factory will be permitted to resume operations."

Warawuth urged all factories nationwide to remain vigilant as temperatures rise, paying special attention to joint points, production lines, electrical connections, and transformers that could become accident hazards. He also appealed to local administrators to report any suspicious or unlicensed factories operating in their areas to the Ministry of Industry hotline 1564 (available 24 hours) or to their provincial industrial offices. The ministry will take strict legal action against any unlicensed or illegal operations. "Local authorities know best whether facilities in their areas have obtained proper permits," he stated. "If permits are legitimate, we will conduct safety inspections using departmental standards. If not, we will enforce the law strictly to ensure industry genuinely benefits the public."

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National

NBTC Chief Seeks Legal Review on Selection Committee Powers

NBTC Chairman Sopon Bunjaicharapruksa petitioned the Ombudsman to clarify whether a selection committee can review commissioners' qualifications after they've been appointed by royal decree and approved by the Senate.

9 Jul Khaosod

On July 9, 2025, the Ombudsman received a petition dated July 3 from NBTC Chairman Sopon Bunjaicharapruksa requesting intervention regarding the use of Council of State Opinion Nos. 1005-1006/2568 as a basis for actions affecting his status and duties. The petition asks the Ombudsman to either review the matter or forward it to the Council of State for reconsideration, with recommendations that relevant agencies suspend application of that opinion pending legal clarification.

The core issue concerns whether the original NBTC selection committee—whose mandate ended after completing the selection process—retains authority to verify or rule on the status of individuals already approved by the Senate and appointed by royal decree. Sopon argues that once the selection process concludes and appointees assume office, the selection committee's duties should end, noting that the Broadcasting Organization Act does not explicitly grant the committee power to revisit commissioner qualifications after appointment.

The petition references Constitutional Court Ruling 25-27/2555, which established that the selection committee is a temporary body created solely to nominate qualified commissioners. Once the process ends, the committee's mandate expires. This aligns with Senate secretariat opinions that Article 15/1 of the Broadcasting Organization Act limits the selection committee's authority to evaluating applicant qualifications only, with no provisions for post-appointment reviews.

The Ombudsman previously identified a legal gap on June 22, 2025, noting that the Broadcasting Organization Act lacks clear procedures for addressing commissioners who are later found to lack required qualifications or possess disqualifying characteristics. The Ombudsman recommended that the NBTC Office and Prime Minister's secretariat study amendments to clarify which agencies hold responsibility for post-appointment qualification reviews and removal procedures.

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National

Middle East War Pushes Oil Prices, Strains Thai Food Industry

Middle East conflict is driving up oil and fertilizer costs, squeezing Thailand's food industry as manufacturers struggle to pass price increases to consumers. Bread, snacks, instant noodles, and soybean oil face the steepest pressure, with

9 Jul Khaosod

Krungthai COMPASS warns that Middle East conflict is creating cost-push pressures through rising fertilizer and oil prices, unavoidably affecting Thailand's food industry production costs.

Four food products face the highest impact: bread and baked goods, snacks, instant noodles, and soybean oil. These rely heavily on imported raw materials and carry combined energy and transportation costs representing 77.2–82.7% of total production costs.

However, manufacturers can only pass 0.08–0.32% of a 1% cost increase to consumers, with snacks able to pass through the least at just 0.08%.

Food producers should urgently reduce cost vulnerability through three approaches: (1) Supply Chain Relocation—diversifying raw material sources and increasing domestic ingredient use; (2) AI Adoption—boosting efficiency, reducing waste, and extending product shelf life; and (3) Green & Energy Transition—investing in energy-efficient production technologies and alternative energy like biogas to build long-term sustainability.

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Police

Abbot Arrested After Heroin Found in Temple Quarters

Authorities arrested an abbot in Pang Ma Pha district, Mae Hong Son province, after heroin was found hidden in his temple quarters during a coordinated drug raid.

9 Jul Khaosod

On July 9, 2025, the investigation unit of Pang Ma Pha Police Station announced the arrest of an abbot in Pang Ma Pha district after heroin was discovered hidden in his temple quarters. Multiple government agencies launched a coordinated drug sweep operation following numerous complaints from residents who had grown weary of the abbot's suspicious behavior and alleged involvement with drug trafficking networks, which had shaken the faith of Buddhists in the community.

The operation was conducted through strict coordination between the Pang Ma Pha Police investigation team, Border Patrol Police Unit 336, district administrative officials, and infantry soldiers from the 722nd Infantry Battalion. When the combined force raided the abbot's quarters at the temple in Pang Ma Pha district, Mae Hong Son province, they discovered Class 1 narcotic drugs—heroin—hidden inside. Officers immediately seized the drugs as evidence and detained the abbot for initial questioning.

After investigation and with clear evidence in hand, authorities took the abbot through a Buddhist disrobing ceremony to immediately remove him from monastic status. He was then handed over to Pang Ma Pha Police with all seized evidence for legal prosecution under charges of illegal possession of narcotic drugs.

The operation reaffirms the government's serious commitment to clearing drugs from the area and responds promptly to public complaints to restore peace and maintain the integrity of religious institutions in the community.

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Community

91 Teams From 12 Countries Enter IYBC 2026 Youth Basketball Championship

The International Youth Basketball Championships 2026 will host 91 teams from 12 countries across Asia and Oceania in July at Bangkok schools, marking one of the region's largest youth basketball tournaments.

9 Jul Khaosod

The fourth International Youth Basketball Championships 2026 (IYBC 2026) has unveiled its official competition divisions, counting down to the regional showdown among youth basketball athletes from across Asia and Oceania. The tournament runs July 24-28, 2026 at RIS Ruamrudee International School's Minburi Campus and RIS Swiss Section. This year's competition has received overwhelming participation with 91 teams from 12 countries, one U.S. territory (Guam), and two Chinese special administrative regions (Macau and Hong Kong), representing nations including South Korea, Taiwan, Nepal, Philippines, Mongolia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, and Thailand. This marks one of the largest international youth basketball tournaments in the Asia-Pacific region this year.

Competition categories include U12 boys, U14 boys, U14 girls, U16 boys Diamond, U16 boys Platinum, U16 girls, U18 boys Diamond, U18 boys Platinum, and U18 girls. The tournament's highlight features four championship divisions sponsored by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn: U16 boys Diamond, U16 girls, U18 boys Diamond, and U18 girls—the tournament's highest level and the primary target for top-tier international teams.

The draw ceremony for the competition brackets took place July 7, 2026 at the Thailand Sports Authority's Chulalongkorn 70th Anniversary Building, presided over by Piyapong Pirun, Secretary-General of the Basketball Association of Thailand (BSAT), with team representatives, coaches, parents, and stakeholders in attendance. Competition brackets were announced across multiple divisions:

U12 Boys Group A: Broadstreet Filipinas (Philippines), Desert Warriors Basketball Academy (UAE), YBL Thailand (Thailand), HNB (Vietnam), Bangkok Christian College (Thailand), and Airvant (Indonesia)

U12 Boys Group B: RIS (Thailand), Athletes in Action Batangas (Philippines), SISB Merlion (Thailand), Swish Elite (Thailand), Moven Basketball Academy Abu Dhabi (UAE), and Kings Basketball Academy (Sri Lanka)

U14 Boys Group C: YBL Thailand (Thailand), Swish Elite (Thailand), Zhongshan Middle School (Taiwan), Moven Basketball Academy Abu Dhabi (UAE), and Cougar Indonesia (Indonesia)

U14 Boys Group D: Desert Warriors Basketball Academy (UAE), Athletes in Action Batangas (Philippines), 360 Degree (Sri Lanka), Airvant (Indonesia), and EBA (Thailand)

U14 Boys Group E: Chakra Sakti Basketball Club (Indonesia), RIS (Thailand), Bangkok Christian College (Thailand), Broadstreet Filipinas (Philippines), and Wei Xin Sports Academy (Malaysia)

U16 Boys Diamond Group G: Broadstreet Filipinas (Philippines), Bowling All Day (Thailand), Modun Wolves (Mongolia), Tianmu Middle School (Taiwan), and Assumpción School (remainder of list incomplete in source)

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Regional

Udon Thani Eyes Global Horticultural Expo 2026

Udon Thani has been approved to host the International Horticultural Expo 2026, a Category B event expected to draw 3.6 million visitors and generate over 32 billion baht in economic activity through November 2026 to March 2027.

9 Jul Khaosod

Every time Thailand hosts a world-class event, the spotlight captures moments of success, thunderous applause, dignified signings, and the declaration that "Thailand has been selected." But before that day arrives, there is quiet work behind the scenes—assessing city potential, mapping strategies, gathering allies, and creating a large "Bid Book" to present the city's case to international committees. The crucial question isn't simply "How does a city qualify to host a global event?" but rather "How can a city use that opportunity to transform its future?" People see the "victory day," but behind it lies city-building. For ordinary citizens, hosting a world event may seem like good news that happens in a single day, but in the world of international bidding, the announcement is only the finish line of the first chapter. Quality global events are measured not by "how well it was organized" but by "the potential to deliver lasting legacy after the event ends." Udon Thani's case clearly reflects this strategy. The Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 has been approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) as a Category B event, scheduled for November 1, 2569 to March 14, 2570 at Nong Dae wetlands in Muang Udon Thani district, covering 1,650,000 square meters. The theme is "Diversity of Life: Connecting People, Water and Plants for Sustainable Living," expecting 3.6 million visitors from approximately 20 countries. Hosting rights reflect coordination among the entire city, province, central government, local authorities, private sector, communities, and international partners to build confidence that the city can successfully host and deliver lasting value. The heart of bidding for world-class events is that cities begin transforming from the moment they decide to compete. When Udon Thani announced its candidacy, the city had to completely reassess itself and identify its strengths. The Thai government and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), along with local authorities, project the expo will attract over 3.6 million visitors, generating 32,000 billion baht in economic circulation, creating over 20,000 billion baht in GDP, stimulating 81,000 jobs, and generating approximately 7,700 billion baht in tax revenue. These funds flow directly to hotels, restaurants, transport, community enterprises, farmers, and service sectors. This is why "hosting" means more than welcoming visitors—when properly designed, a world event becomes a mechanism for cities to elevate themselves before, during, and after. When applause fades on opening day, what must remain with the city forever is infrastructure.

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Police

Crane Collapse Kills Worker on Rama II Road

A crane collapsed at a Rama II Road construction site in Samut Sakhon on July 9, killing one worker when the equipment lost balance while lifting pile-driving machinery.

9 Jul Khaosod

The Department of Highways' Construction Division 1 reported a crane collapse at a Rama II Road construction site that killed one worker on July 9, 2026, around 1:30 p.m. The incident occurred in a parallel road construction project on Rama II Road (Highway 35), operated by Thongsak Wiswaphand Limited Partnership. The department clarified the accident is not connected to the M82 elevated motorway construction project and no other injuries were sustained.

The accident location was at the construction site of the parallel road project on Rama II Road, between kilometer 39+000 and 40+050, near the U-turn at Khlong Luang Bridge in Bang Torat subdistrict, Samut Sakhon city, Samut Sakhon province. The incident occurred within a sealed construction area, separate from traffic lanes, and had no impact on public traffic on Highway 35.

Investigations revealed the crane lost balance while lifting pile-driving equipment and toppled under the swinging force. The Department of Highways is conducting a full investigation into the root cause of the accident.

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