Petchtechin expresses full confidence in spotting a clear weakness in his opponent as he pursues his dream knockout of Petchdej to claim the Rajadamnern championship. The RWS event on Saturday, August 1 opens the first Saturday of the new month with a heated title bout at 115 pounds between reigning champion Petchdej of Petchyindee Academy and interim champion Petchtechin of Bang Saen Fight Club.

The pair have been scheduled to fight twice before. First, in April, Petchdej withdrew due to injury, prompting RWS to match Petchtechin against Phusing of Kham In district for the interim title. Then in June, Petchtechin withdrew injured. This marks their third scheduled meeting.

This time, Petchtechin displays complete confidence after recovering from his injury. He reports training well—the best training of his life—and is fully convinced he has identified weaknesses in Petchdej that other fighters in the 115-pound division have overlooked. He is prepared to demonstrate this on Saturday to establish himself as undisputed champion.

"My life has come far already, and the title is within reach. On August 1, I will take it," Petchtechin said. "Those who say my skills don't match Petchdej, wait and see. I am different from everyone he has faced. I will show you exactly where his weakness lies."

The stakes are enormous: champion versus champion for the Rajadamnern 115-pound title, with the winner receiving a bonus of 350,000 baht from RWS immediately, along with the championship belt. This Saturday cannot be missed.

Amazing queues have burst through the doors since the new Tsujihan restaurant opened. The restaurant marked its Thailand debut by opening its first branch at Central Park mall, fifth floor near the Roof Park exit, in mid-July 2025, and customers have been non-stop ever since.

While the restaurant may be new to Thailand, it ranks among Japan's top establishments, famous for its signature "Setagu Don"—premium sashimi rice bowls sourced directly from Japanese fish markets. The menu features salmon roe, bluefin tuna cuts, chopped tuna, sweet fresh shrimp, squid, surf clams, giant clams, herring roe, and more.

These ingredients are carefully mixed and artfully arranged into a volcano shape atop hot Japanese rice, topped with roasted sesame, seaweed, shiso leaf, and fresh wasabi. The highlight of eating here is the two-part experience: first enjoying the sashimi rice bowl with soy sauce, then pouring hot soup over the remaining rice in what's called "ochazuke"—creating the sensation of enjoying rice soup.

The main menu is straightforward, with variety added through premium ingredient upgrades like snow crab, uni, and others that increase the price accordingly. This simple formula has captivated customers, who endure waits of 2–3 hours. Global superstar Lisa even traveled to Tokyo to dine here, with fans following in her footsteps and creating even longer queues.

Another highlight of Tsujihan is its course-style service, where dishes are served sequentially rather than all at once like a set menu. It begins with "seasonal sashimi—four pieces," with a recommendation to eat two pieces first and save two for later in the soup.

The next course is "Setagu Don"—the iconic volcano-shaped sashimi bowl. You mix it in the bowl with soy sauce, eat the sashimi over rice, and when you reach the bottom, the staff pours hot soup and grates fresh yuzu peel over it. You then add the two reserved sashimi pieces on top of the bowl, creating an exquisite rice soup called "ochazuke."

It's the same bowl but with entirely different umami profiles—both dry and liquid—this is the Japanese way of eating.

Pricing starts at the "Ume course" for 390 baht, while the premium "Tokujo (Supreme)" course with snow crab, uni, and ikura costs 1,190 baht, not including VAT and service charge.

The restaurant also offers side dishes such as toro tuna marinated in Japanese soy sauce, Japanese egg rolls, and desserts and beverages. If you've won the lottery, treat yourself at this restaurant—don't miss it. —Madame Cuisine

Saranai Thai Cuisine in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram province, continuously innovates its meticulously prepared menu using high-quality local ingredients that define the region. The restaurant focuses on 'chakram'—a waterside plant locals also call—which offers health benefits and is presented in a refined collection titled "Chakram of Our Home" under the theme "Showcasing Amphawa's Flavors." Signature dishes include crispy fried chakram spring rolls with a tender filling, traditional pomelo salad enhanced with crispy fried chakram leaves and fresh shrimp, and a standout papaya salad adapted with fried chakram leaves replacing morning glory. The menu also features chakram stir-fried with glass noodles, egg, pickled garlic and fresh shrimp; a comforting pumpkin stir-fry blending sweet pumpkin with mild chakram; simple chakram and egg stir-fry with distinctive aroma; and a fiery sour curry with fresh bird's eye chilies, chakram and grouper fish. Fresh shrimp chili paste rounds out the offerings, served with boiled duck egg and seasonal vegetables, featuring chakram-wrapped tempura as a highlight.

Romanus Tiramnas, Saranai Thai Cuisine's manager, expressed pride in presenting the "Chakram of Our Home" menu, emphasizing that these nutrient-rich local ingredients embody Samut Songkhram's culinary heritage and promise an impressive dining experience combining flavor, refinement, and nutrition for all visitors. The restaurant also offers additional dishes including poached grouper with turmeric, grandmother's salad, crispy noodles, and various desserts alongside traditional snacks like grilled pork, shrimp cakes, and satay.

Saranai Thai Cuisine is located near the traffic light entrance to Amphawa Floating Market. Operating hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00–20:00, Friday to Sunday 11:00–21:00. Phone: 09-6721-5619; Facebook: Saranai Khachon Phi Nim Thai.

Singer Ja Singhchai's new single "Rules of the Waiting" has sparked major momentum on social media and gone viral on TikTok, with over 100,000 user-created content clips using the song. The music video views have surged rapidly, surprising even Ja himself with the overwhelming response.

Ja explained that the song, written by Games Ratchakan Khamkron and arranged by Thangsai Thawarachote, tells the story of someone waiting for an ex-lover to return. For the music video, he cast his close friend Neck Narupol as the lead character, with Pong Thaibaan directing and writing the script. The storyline depicts a man obsessively visiting a karaoke bar to see a woman he likes, serving as a metaphor for how love can drive people to madness.

Regarding the vocal performance, Ja noted this is his most challenging song yet, requiring four hours of singing with heavy emotional intensity and powerful vocal techniques. He described using his "inner voice" extensively and pulling from deep emotional reserves, saying he breaks into sweat from the effort. While his singing voice is naturally sweet, this song demanded he use a rawer, more teenage angst-ridden delivery that better suited the track's emotional weight.

The song began trending on TikTok even before the full release, with tens of thousands of users creating content with it on the first day. Ja expressed gratitude for the viral support, noting most comments relate the song to people's own relationship experiences. He emphasized that while he chooses songs he enjoys, he cannot predict which ones will become hits, and he now focuses simply on giving his best effort to each project rather than worrying about commercial success.

On July 30, 2024, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Public Health Dr. Ekachai Phieurseevachara announced that the Ministry of Public Health has established a joint task force with the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to urgently investigate allegations that the 'MooProm' health application contains inaccurate data. The investigation will focus on three key issues: health facilities falsifying records to meet national health database completeness standards, facilities falsifying data to meet performance indicators (KPI), and facilities falsifying records related to budget disbursement claims.

Dr. Ekachai stated that the Ministry values accurate, transparent, and reliable health data and emphasized that the application consolidates information from various health service providers. He assured the public that any errors will be corrected immediately without cover-ups or negligence. The working group, chaired by Deputy Permanent Secretary Dr. Sopon Iamsiritaworn and including representatives from the NHSO, is expected to complete its investigation within two weeks.

The Ministry confirmed that if the investigation finds intentional falsification, misuse of data, or corrupt practices, it will take disciplinary action and coordinate with relevant agencies accordingly. However, if the findings indicate only data errors or process mistakes, the Ministry will promptly correct the information and improve systems to prevent recurrence. Dr. Ekachai emphasized that the investigation will uphold principles of good governance, transparency, and fairness, and that public access to personal health data is an important accountability mechanism.

I-Tel Corporation (ITC), a global leader in the pet food industry, reported first-half 2025 sales of $316 million USD, representing a 20.6% increase compared to the same period last year. In Thai baht terms, sales rose 15.1% to 10.043 billion baht. Bolstered by strong operational results, the company's board approved an interim dividend payment of 0.55 baht per share, reflecting a high payout ratio of 96.2%.

Gross profit for the first half reached 2.604 billion baht, up 21.6% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 26.8%. Operating profit grew 28.2% to 1.564 billion baht, while net profit improved 22.5% to 1.955 billion baht.

Roy Chan, Chief Executive Officer of I-Tel Corporation, stated: "First-half performance reflects I-Tel's strength, disciplined cost management, and consistent execution of our strategic direction. This reinforces our confidence in our business trajectory and objectives. We will continue to drive innovation for high-growth market segments, implement automation to enhance operational efficiency, expand markets with region-specific strategies, and translate sustainability initiatives into tangible business value."

In the second quarter of 2025, ITC achieved sales of $152 million USD, up 13.0% year-on-year, with baht sales increasing 8.8% to 4.869 billion baht. Gross profit rose 20.2% to 1.346 billion baht with a robust 29.7% margin, despite rising raw material and packaging costs linked to Middle East tensions. Operating profit reached 802 million baht, up 21.6%, while adjusted net profit rose 20.1% to 964 million baht, supported by disciplined cost control, ITC's transformation programs, and premium products accounting for 52.4% of sales.

Pet treat products remain a key growth driver, representing 20.0% of total pet food sales in the first half. This is fueled by growing consumer interest in health-focused treats and the launch of over 400 new products across multiple categories, demonstrating the company's commitment to innovation.

First-half pet food volume sales increased 8.7% year-on-year to 60,555 tons, with growth across all three major regions. The Americas remain ITC's largest market at 60.0% of total sales, with sales up 17.9% driven by sustained customer demand, new Chunk and Pâté product launches, and strong value product segment growth.