On July 9, Deputy Police Commissioner Nirandhorn Luamsri, who heads the Center for Prevention and Suppression of Electronic Cigarette Offenses, led a team of officers executing a Central Tax Court search warrant at two illegal e-cigarette distribution points.

At the first location on Soi Petchkasem 63 in Bang Khae, Bangkok, police discovered e-cigarettes and e-liquid totaling approximately 50,000 units already packaged and ready for shipment. A 30-year-old Lao national was detained for questioning.

The second location, about 1 kilometer away on the same soi, yielded a 28-year-old delivery worker and a 40-year-old homeowner. Police also seized approximately 4.8 million baht in cash for investigation.

Deputy Commissioner Nirandhorn stated that the first location served as a warehouse and packing center, while the second was a residence where substantial cash was discovered. The cash was identified as working capital for e-cigarette trading operations. The suspects are considered major distributors operating in central Bangkok. The seized contraband is valued at no less than 10 million baht.

Miroslav Klose, legendary German striker, revealed he recently had a phone conversation with Lionel Messi of Argentina after breaking the all-time FIFA World Cup goal-scoring record.

The 48-year-old Klose, currently coaching Nuremberg, told club media he had the opportunity to speak with the player who just broke his previous record of 16 World Cup goals.

"It happened because Lionel Scaloni, Argentina's national team coach, was once my teammate when I played for Lazio in Italy. We've stayed in touch over the years, and he helped connect me with Messi after he matched my World Cup goal-scoring record. It was truly an emotional moment," Klose said.

"Messi and I have faced each other on the pitch 2-3 times, and it was always excellent and filled with mutual respect. But this phone conversation was the first time we had a longer chat off the field. He told me he would send me a signed jersey."

"I have no problem at all. If people will talk about me less, that record was going to be broken someday anyway. So I'm genuinely happy that Messi was the one to do it. I've been an admirer and a true fan of Messi all along," Klose added.

The Student Loan Fund (GYSH) clarified its automatic account debiting process, explaining that deductions only apply to borrowers with overdue payments according to loan agreement terms. After borrowers posted complaints on social media on July 8 about automatic deductions from their savings accounts, GYSH issued a statement on July 9. Deputy Manager Anjali Phuriwitwattana, acting as the fund's manager, explained that July 5 is the annual repayment deadline for all GYSH borrowers. The fund allows borrowers to pay voluntarily, but if payments are missed or incomplete, GYSH proceeds with automatic debit from the account used to receive living stipends, as stipulated in the loan agreement. This year, GYSH processed automatic deductions for 74,337 accounts on July 8, targeting borrowers with overdue balances. The collected funds are returned as revolving capital to provide ongoing educational opportunities for future students and help disadvantaged Thai youth access education and build secure futures. Borrowers with questions can contact GYSH Call Center at 0 2016 4888 (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–8:00 PM, excluding holidays), visit the official GYSH Line account, or email info@studentloan.or.th.

Dr. Kong, officially Lt. Col. Nawapon Subunja, has recounted his quick response to help a patient experiencing seizures and bleeding in a shopping mall, emphasizing that calling 1669 should be the immediate priority. The National Institute of Emergency Medicine recognized his swift action in assisting the patient.

On July 9, Dr. Kong, participating in the 10th "Walk with Dharma" charity run at Boworniwet Temple's 100-year building, shared details of the incident and provided first-aid guidance.

"I happened to be at the mall and was about to leave when I noticed people looking at something, so I looked too," Dr. Kong explained. "I found a person lying down with commotion around them. I wasn't the first to notice the patient—another man was already there supporting the patient's head. When I checked, we learned the person was having a seizure, fell, and hit their head, with blood in their mouth.

"The first thing I wanted everyone to know is to call 1669. Don't overthink it. Helping someone is important, but remember we don't have medical equipment. So the first step is calling 1669. While we wait for them to arrive, we can assess the patient's condition."

Dr. Kong emphasized critical precautions: "If someone is still seizing, we must prevent their condition from worsening—watch for cardiac arrest and protect their airway from tongue biting. One major misconception is inserting a spoon in the mouth during seizures—this is absolutely prohibited. Instead, gently turn the patient to prevent tongue biting due to muscle tension. If the patient's heart hasn't stopped, there shouldn't be serious complications. Just wait for 1669 and hope the seizure stops. Once it does, you can communicate with the patient."

He added: "Calling 1669 is already helping because they arrive quickly and have proper equipment. If there's no cardiac arrest, basic care is sufficient. When calling 1669, don't be annoyed by their detailed questions about the patient's name, address, and health coverage. They ask many questions because they're simultaneously dispatching help. Modern technology automatically locates you via satellite. They ask these details to prepare proper medical response and determine the appropriate hospital based on the patient's insurance status, as sending every patient to the nearest hospital creates legal and financial complications."

The 'LEARN Mobile' initiative transforms communities into dynamic learning spaces by empowering local elders as teachers and sparking children's enthusiasm for education. Student participants expressed excitement about experiencing learning outside traditional classroom walls, with one saying they had never seen anything like it before and hoping similar activities would reach other schools.

For these students, this experience goes beyond a traditional classroom confined to four walls—it opens a broader world of learning. Through diverse activities that encourage observation, hands-on experience, and participation, students gain new perspectives and discover that knowledge extends far beyond textbooks into every aspect of their lives.

The Social Promotion Foundation (สสส.) has partnered with Asorom Institute and Bangkok through the 'LEARN Mobile Community School' Open House initiative, bringing student and teacher representatives from 12 schools in Bangkok and other provinces on learning journeys rooted in real community settings. The program employs Community-Based Learning (CBL), a model used by leading schools worldwide, to create authentic learning experiences through collaboration between schools, communities, and local residents.

Niramol Rasri, director of the Social Promotion Foundation's Health Promotion Office, emphasized the foundation's commitment to building an Active Society, particularly among children and youth who currently lack sufficient physical activity according to WHO standards. Community-based learning helps children develop through hands-on practice, physical movement, self-discovery, and connecting knowledge to real community life. The initiative is part of the 'Boworn Thonburi' project, aimed at developing neighborhood-level health learning areas on Bangkok's Thonburi side through collaboration among homes, temples, and schools.

The program seeks to give children and youth genuine learning experiences combined with appropriate physical activity while developing physical literacy, ultimately fostering long-term healthy behaviors.

Veerawat Vorayun, manager of the Boworn Thonburi project at Asorom Institute, explained that this Open House aims to show school administrators, teachers, and students real-world examples of CBL implementation, including community history learning at Wat Thai, arts and culture exploration at Wat Nang Ratchaworawihan, and various other community-based activities.

The Thai Volleyball Association and Chiang Mai Provincial Administration are hosting the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup women's volleyball tournament with four nations competing from August 7-9 at Chiang Mai's 700-Year Stadium. The competition aims to develop women's volleyball in Southeast Asia, with live broadcasts on Channel One31. The participating countries are Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand.

The tournament schedule includes: August 7 at 1:00 PM—Indonesia vs. Vietnam, followed by Philippines vs. Thailand at 4:30 PM; August 8 at 1:00 PM—Vietnam vs. Philippines, and Thailand vs. Indonesia at 4:30 PM; August 9 at 1:00 PM—Philippines vs. Indonesia, and Vietnam vs. Thailand at 4:30 PM.

Paskorn Rangsiwatanaskul, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, stated that his ministry prioritizes sports development at all levels, as sports contributes to human development, economic growth, and enhancing Thailand's international image. The ministry is committed to supporting athlete and coaching development, raising competition standards, and establishing Thailand as a regional hub for international sporting events.

Somporn Chaibangyang, President of the Thai Volleyball Association, emphasized that the association has worked to advance volleyball comprehensively—developing players, coaches, referees, and growing the fan base. Hosting the SEA V Cup provides an opportunity for regional athletes to showcase their abilities, exchange experiences, and raise competitive standards. He expressed confidence that Thailand's women's team has sufficient talent to win the championship, though noting that the men's team faces challenges with injuries.