On July 6, 2025, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) coordinated with consumer protection authorities and the Department of Health Services to shut down two illegal beauty injection clinics and arrest two suspects operating unlicensed cosmetic injection services from residential homes. Police seized 66 types of medicines, medical supplies, and equipment totaling over 1,110 items valued at more than 200,000 baht.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasakdi Chaovasai, CIB Commander, warned that patients should verify clinic and doctor credentials before treatment to avoid risks from unqualified practitioners. He emphasized that facial areas contain numerous blood vessels and nerves, making unauthorized injections particularly dangerous and potentially causing permanent disfigurement.

Authorities urged illegal practitioners to cease operations immediately, warning of continued crackdowns and prosecution. The public can report suspected unlicensed clinics to the consumer protection hotline 1135 or the consumer alert Facebook page.

The investigation began after complaints led the Department of Health Services to request an inspection of unlicensed Botox, filler, and skin treatment providers operating without medical licenses. Suspects advertised services through Facebook with discounted rates starting from 790 to 4,990 baht, operating from modified residential homes in Bangkok and Samut Prakan.

At one residence in the Bang Khun Thian area on June 29, 2025, police found Ms. Thanya, age 31, administering Botox injections without proper licensing. She admitted to completing only vocational training and learning injection techniques through on-the-job experience at various beauty clinics over 6-7 years. After leaving formal employment, she offered services independently through Facebook promotions, serving 2-5 clients daily with monthly earnings of 100,000-120,000 baht.

Police took two suspects into custody on July 6, 2569 (2026): Uthai, known as the man in the blue hood, and Nantawat, a young man from Phayao, accused of smuggling and concealing heroin in a parcel sent to an air hostess named Mina to carry to Australia. They were transferred from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau command center to Bangkok Criminal Court on Ratchadamri Road. Nantawat emerged first wearing a protective mask, followed by Uthai in a mask and blue hood covering his head. When reporters asked both men if they wished to make further statements or comment on the air hostess case, they declined and immediately boarded the Narcotics Suppression Bureau custody vehicle, a six-wheeled transport truck bound for criminal court. Authorities arranged media personnel on one side only to create an orderly space for the suspects to board the vehicle, as multiple drug-related suspects were being transported together with those in the air hostess case.

Delta Compressor is expanding its industrial machinery technology into nitrogen generation systems, helping factories produce nitrogen in-house and reduce costs from external purchases. The company is the first in Thailand to offer real-time monitoring of nitrogen generators through its Delta Smart Application, similar to its air compressor monitoring system, enabling factories to check operational status continuously and gain confidence in efficiency, value, and long-term safety.

Thawatchai Atthapun, managing director of Delta Compressor (Asia) Limited, explains that nitrogen generators are critical support systems for industrial plants, particularly in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, metal, steel, energy, and oil transport industries. Nitrogen plays an essential role in product quality, manufacturing processes, and safety.

For factories with continuous nitrogen needs, in-house production significantly reduces costs compared to external purchases. External nitrogen typically costs 15-20 baht per cubic meter, while Delta's in-house nitrogen generators can reduce costs to approximately 5 baht per cubic meter. This allows small factories to save up to 80% and large factories to save 60-65%.

"In-house nitrogen production not only reduces per-unit costs but also gives factories better control over consumption, reduces reliance on external delivery, and ensures production continuity," Thawatchai said. "This is especially valuable for factories with regular nitrogen needs in their production lines."

The nitrogen generator works with an air compressor by drawing air—which contains approximately 78-80% nitrogen—into the system, then separating oxygen and other gases to produce usable nitrogen for manufacturing processes.

Patcharpol Patcharavornwich, also managing director of Delta Compressor (Asia) Limited, notes that nitrogen is an inert gas with limited reactivity, making it valuable across industries. Food manufacturers use it to reduce oxygen exposure, slowing oxidation and extending product shelf life. Metal and steel workers use it to prevent rust, while oil transport systems use it to manage oxygen-related risks.

"Installing a nitrogen generator isn't just about equipment—it requires designing an entire system tailored to each factory's actual needs, including consumption volume, nitrogen quality, system continuity, and safety," Patcharpol said. "Delta emphasizes engineering design from planning through installation to after-sales service, ensuring customers get systems that truly work, deliver value, and remain safe long-term."

A key feature of Delta's nitrogen generators is integration with Delta Smart Application, enabling real-time monitoring of operational status, anomaly alerts, and maintenance data by both customers and Delta technicians. This reduces risks from unexpected problems.

Eight passengers and crew had a harrowing experience when a Kodiak 100 seaplane made a hard landing on New York's East River, causing wing damage. According to BBC reporting, all eight occupants—passengers and crew—were quickly evacuated to safety after the July 6 incident at a Manhattan seaplane terminal. Two people sustained minor injuries but declined hospital treatment.

The FAA confirmed the pilot executed a hard landing—an unusually forceful touchdown—which broke a wing support strut. The aircraft was not under control tower supervision at the time of the incident. Local media reported the seaplane was arriving from The Hamptons, a well-known New York vacation destination, bound for the Manhattan seaplane base when it struck a wave during water contact, causing the aircraft to tilt and nearly capsize.

New York Fire Department officials reported the seaplane remained upright in the water before being towed to shore. The FAA is conducting a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause.

This marks the second seaplane accident in New York within less than a month. On June 13, another small seaplane was struck by waves while attempting to take off from the East River near Queens, though the pilot and passengers were safely assisted by authorities. The FAA is conducting thorough inspections to identify the underlying causes of these recent incidents.

David Beckham, the legendary English midfielder, posted a message congratulating the Three Lions on successfully advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England, playing with 10 men, narrowly defeated co-host Mexico 3-2 and secured passage to the quarterfinals, where they will face Norway next.

Following the match, Beckham shared an Instagram story with praise for the younger generation of English players, stating: "This is the kind of performance that truly deserves applause. There's no other way to win a game like this except by playing exactly like this. Absolutely brilliant."

The 51-year-old former player also briefly commended the team's coach Thomas Tuchel, saying: "The coach did an amazing job."

England has advanced to the quarterfinals and will take on Norway on July 12 at 4:00 AM.

FOOTBALL: FIFA has cleared US star striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts’ showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from President Donald Trump, it emerged yesterday (July 5), igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament.