National

Paolo Maldini Accepts Italy Technical Director Role

Paolo Maldini, AC Milan legend, has been appointed Italy's new technical director on a four-year contract to help revitalize the national team after three consecutive World Cup qualification failures.

11 Jul Khaosod

Paolo Maldini, the legendary Italian national team defender and AC Milan icon, has been officially appointed as technical director of the Azzurri. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) created this position specifically to revitalize the national team following its failure to qualify for the World Cup in three consecutive tournaments. Maldini has now accepted the role and signed a four-year contract.

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Ken Bates, Former Chelsea and Leeds Owner, Dies at 94

Ken Bates, who transformed Chelsea from a debt-ridden second-division club into a major trophy winner before selling it to Roman Abramovich in 2003, has died at 94 in Monaco.

11 Jul Khaosod

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Community

Foreign Visitors Bow in Gratitude at Thai Restaurant

Two foreign diners prostrated themselves before staff at a Krabi steakhouse on July 12 to express gratitude for the food before leaving Thailand, a gesture so respectful that workers reciprocated by bowing flat on the floor.

11 Jul Khaosod

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National

Noskovà Wins First Grand Slam at Wimbledon 2026

Czech player Linda Noskovà won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2026, defeating fellow countrywoman Carolina Mukovà 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the women's singles final in London.

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Police

Unlicensed Pub Facing Five-Year Closure Order

An unlicensed pub in Buriram's Nang Rong District faces a five-year closure order after authorities found it operating illegally, serving alcohol past permitted hours, and admitting minors during a drug suppression raid.

11 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Furniture Warehouse Fire Destroys Business, Damages Adjacent Shop

A furniture warehouse in Pathum Thani province caught fire on July 11, destroying the business and damaging an adjacent shop before firefighters contained the blaze after more than an hour of effort.

11 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Crane Boom Dismantled After Storm Damage in Bangkok

A construction crane boom was dismantled after high winds snapped its cable at a Bangkok condominium site in Pathum Wan district. No injuries were reported, though engineers are assessing structural damage before operations resume.

11 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Chinese Embassy Addresses Fake Birth Certificate Scheme

The Chinese Embassy acknowledged a criminal scheme producing fake birth certificates for Chinese nationals, saying those involved have complex connections and are being investigated by Thai authorities. China urged its citizens to obey Thai

11 Jul Khaosod

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Police

Diesel Engine Derails On Express Train, Delays 4+ Hours

A diesel engine detached from Express Train No. 7 between Nong Wua Tao and Lampang stations on July 11, forcing a four-hour delay as mechanics extracted the 40-year-old engine from the tracks and transferred 200+ passengers by bus.

11 Jul Khaosod

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Regional

Deputy Minister Cracks Down On Illegal Hotels In Patong

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11 Jul The Phuket Express

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Police

Thousands File Complaints After Khaopip Festival Collapse

Thousands of ticket buyers, vendors, and crew members filed complaints after the Khaopip2 Music Festival was abruptly canceled in Chumphon on July 11, with combined losses totaling millions of baht and the main organizer becoming unreachabl

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