Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family at his private residence in South Jakarta on Wednesday, where they discussed regional and global developments.

Thaksin was accompanied by his daughter, former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and his sister, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya said the meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere and reflected the longstanding friendship between the two sides.

During the informal talks, Prabowo and Thaksin exchanged views on strategic global developments and regional dynamics. Teddy said such engagements help strengthen Indonesia's ties with international leaders and prominent figures while expanding cooperation and enhancing the country's global standing.

Prabowo has maintained close ties with the Shinawatra family in recent years. In March, he appointed Thaksin to the advisory board of Indonesia's state investment fund Danantara, with officials saying the inclusion of prominent international advisers was intended to boost investor confidence.

Thaksin, who served as Thailand's prime minister from 2001 until he was ousted in a 2006 military coup, remains one of the country's most influential political figures despite holding no formal government position. His daughter, Paetongtarn, served as Thailand's prime minister from 2024 to 2025 before being removed from office by the Constitutional Court. His sister, Yingluck, served as prime minister from 2011 until she was ousted by a court ruling in 2014, shortly before another military coup.

Jae Haeng's renowned lottery ticket booth in Sukhothai keeps delivering wins for its customers. Following a major illegal lottery case in the province where a woman nearly missed out on a first-prize ticket purchased from the booth after a neighbor stole and burned it, the vendor's booth became famous among lottery enthusiasts seeking their lucky numbers.

After the illegal lottery case concluded, Jae Haeng's booth transformed into a sought-after destination for hopeful gamblers. Most recently, following the July 1, 2569 government lottery draw, the booth created buzz again when Jae Haeng announced another winner on social media.

Jae Haeng posted: "Found the fourth prize at my booth!" accompanied by an image of the winning ticket numbered 467495. The announcement drew numerous comments and congratulations from the booth's fan community.

Jae Haeng subsequently posted images of the lottery tickets available for the July 16, 2569 draw, which has attracted significant attention from lottery enthusiasts and number-game players.

Venerable Dhammachedee, formerly known as Phra Zoom Phanthulo, was a senior Buddhist monk greatly revered by the people of Udon Thani. He was a principal disciple of the renowned meditation master Luang Poo Chan Khemiko and served as ordination preceptor to several celebrated teachers, including Phra Ajarn Farn Acharo, Luang Poo Khao Analayo, Luang Poo On Yanasiri, and Luang Ta Maha Boowa Yanasampanno.

Born Zoom Chantrawong on Thursday, April 24, 1874, in Tha Uten village, Nakhon Phanom province, he was ordained at age 20 on March 9, 1891, at Wat Mahajai in Nong Bua Lam Phu district, Udon Thani, with Phra Kru Saeng Thammatho as his ordination preceptor. He then studied Buddhist teachings and monastic discipline under Phra Ajarn Sao and Phra Ajarn Man at Wat Leb forest monastery in Ubon Ratchathani province.

Venerable Dhammachedee passed away peacefully on July 11, 1961, at Siriraj Hospital at the age of 74 with 55 years of monastic life. In 1961, his disciples commissioned the creation of amulet coins to distribute to those making merit in his honor.

The coins feature a leaf-shaped design with a loop attachment, made of darkened bronze metal. The obverse displays the monk's portrait facing forward with his name "(Zoom) Chantrawong" inscribed below. The reverse features a seated Buddha image in meditation posture within a flame-shaped arch, with Dharmic script inscriptions on both sides. The second edition coins are nearly identical to the first, though observers may notice the Buddha image on the reverse is more sharply defined compared to the first edition.

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, Department of Religion Director-General Chaiyapol Sukhiam launched the "Dharma Milk Teeth" activity as part of the fiscal year 2026 moral and ethics promotion initiative. The event, held at True Digital Park's West branch in Bangkok, brought together officials, educators, corporate representatives, and 100 families with preschool-aged children.

Chaiyapol explained that the Department of Religion prioritizes instilling moral values in young children during a critical developmental period when cognitive, emotional, and behavioral foundations are being established. In partnership with True Corporation and the Minddrive Institute, the program integrates psychology, natural art, and ethical principles to help children learn through direct experience and practical application in daily life.

Participants engaged in both indoor and outdoor learning stations designed for young children and families. Facilitators from Minddrive Institute began with mindfulness exercises and the song "Peaceful Step," followed by meditation practice to prepare participants physically and mentally. Activities included creating "nature mandalas" from natural materials, Silent Time, and Deep Listening sessions to build concentration and attentiveness, plus structured games like "The Mindfulness Journey," "The Messenger of Peace," and "The Silent Tower."

Parents and children collaborated to write "mindfulness pledge letters" committing to incorporate mindfulness into daily life for three months and displayed their intentions on "mindfulness boards." A gallery walk allowed families to share their nature mandala artwork and exchange learning experiences. The program aims to shift parents from controllers to mentors and help children develop mindfulness, emotional regulation, communication skills, and healthy relationships—crucial foundations for growth into well-adjusted adults.

Fans are in for another hilarious ride as the beloved couple returns in "Peach and Me," the sequel to the popular series "Me and Thee." The new series chronicles the post-wedding life of Khun Theerawat (Pond Naravit) and Peach (Phuwinart Tangsakdiyuen) at the Aseeni mansion. After swearing to be more mindful, Khun Theerawat immediately insists on weekly honeymoons for six consecutive months, forcing Peach to request time off for work. Meanwhile, Rome (William Chakkraphath) steps in to manage the mansion as Khun Theerawat focuses more on his company, GMM Thee V. Viewers will witness whether Khun Theerawat can truly love mindfully and what chaos awaits at the Aseeni estate.

Pond commented on the series: "It's the post-wedding life story of Khun Theerawat and Peach. This installment has everything—humor, romance, and drama. I'd say the happiness quotient is even greater than before. The atmosphere on set remains warm and welcoming, and the catchphrases fans loved from the previous season are back and even better. Everyone will definitely laugh."

Pond also explained the challenges: "The difficulty lies in balancing the character. We've been away for about five months, so we had to review the script and understand Khun Theerawat again. This installment feels more complete and fulfilling. It's definitely pressurizing—it's a special season and everyone wants to watch it. Our team and I always say this isn't bonus content; we're giving it our all like the first season."

Phuwinart added: "This is a special season continuing the fun. It's neither particularly long nor short, but I believe fans of 'Me and Thee' will love 'Peach and Me' just as much. In the original series, it was Peach telling Khun Theerawat to be more mindful. This time, 'Peach and Me' reflects Khun Theerawat saying he's already mindful—but is he really? You'll have to watch the series to find out. Peach is just as chaotic this time around!"

Watch "Peach and Me" every Saturday at 8:30 p.m. on GMM25 and stream online at 9:30 p.m. on iQIYI app and iQ.com starting Saturday, July 11.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim have jointly officiated the opening of the new road linking the Sadao Border Checkpoint in Songkhla province with the Buki...