Authorities dispatched a patrol boat late Wednesday night to urgently transfer a critically ill pregnant woman from Koh Tao Hospital to Koh Samui Hospital amid rough seas. Lt. Cmdr. Natthaphon Sinphunphon, deputy director of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in Surat Thani, received a request from the Naresuan Gulf Emergency Medical Centre on Koh Samui to transport a 38-week pregnant woman suffering from high blood pressure and abdominal pain. Due to strong winds and waves at sea, authorities deployed Patrol Boat Tor 268 with officers from the Surat Thani branch after approval from Vice Adm Thepparit Lapphlue, commander of the Royal Thai Navy's Second Area. The patient, War War Cho, a 32-year-old Myanmar national, was in critical condition with severe preeclampsia. She was safely transferred to Koh Samui Hospital for further treatment.

Following confirmation of the death of Bawornthut Pengsuk, known as Hlun Solo, a 26-year-old famous travel YouTuber, on July 29, 2025, his body was discovered in a hotel in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. The Thai Embassy in Ankara announced that embassy officials received confirmation from local police that all of Hlun Solo's possessions remain intact, and the embassy will pursue a thorough investigation into the facts without neglecting any relevant matters.

The embassy has requested cooperation from all parties to respect the family's privacy and their preferred course of action, and will work closely with the family to coordinate further developments. The embassy expressed gratitude to all Thai citizens in Georgia who provided helpful information and collaborated effectively with the embassy in tracking the case.

Most recently, during an episode of the popular show Nohkrataeng hosted by Noun Karachai, Chern Moss, and Kob—Hlun Solo's siblings—appeared as guests alongside Wan Chai, a renowned travel YouTuber and owner of the "Asapainao" page, who has been coordinating and assisting in the search efforts.

During the program, Wan Chai revealed details of his conversation with Georgian police regarding Hlun Solo's death. He stated he had spoken with Georgian police who confirmed on July 14 that Hlun Solo's body was found in a hotel in Tbilisi. The initial cause of death remains unknown, with no wounds or evidence suggesting violence or foul play. The body appeared as though he had simply fallen asleep. Hlun Solo's remains are being held at the forensic institute awaiting autopsy.

"Police said that only family members or authorized representatives can claim the body by submitting a request online," Wan Chai noted.

For beef offal lovers, Siwal Ruiyant, a Phatthalung news reporter, recommends Phueng Wua Talat Phieo Old Shop, a restaurant that has preserved its delicious heritage for over 54 years. Penporn Bannsalaa, 47, the owner and daughter-in-law of the original founder, inherited the stewed beef offal recipe from her father-in-law and established the shop at 12/1 Phadungdonyaw Road, Kuhasawan Subdistrict, Muang District, Phatthalung Province.

The signature dish features beef offal from cattle aged 4–5 years, purchased fresh daily. The offal is soft and easy to stew, simmered over charcoal for five hours—the longer it cooks, the more tender and delicious it becomes. The broth carries a fragrant aroma blended with traditional spices, has no unpleasant smell, and offers a smooth, balanced taste with soft meat that satisfies all customers.

Customers can choose which parts to eat—intestines, meat, or omasum—served with hot rice. They can also customize their bowl with fresh lime, fresh chili, or pair it with a hot fried egg. Prices range from 100–150 baht to 200 baht per bowl. The restaurant opens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and closes on Sundays. For inquiries or advance orders, call 09-9618-2542.

For over three decades, the Karen weaving group from Ban Lai Gaew has steadily created handwoven textiles and now stands among Chiang Mai's leading craft businesses. This demonstrates that local wisdom continues to hold value and grow gracefully alongside the modern world.

Karen Weaving Doitao now brings the weavers' work to diverse audiences every Saturday and Sunday at Jing Jai Market in Chiang Mai, a space showcasing quality craft creators, designers, and local products from across the North.

Among many creative shops, Ban Lai Gaew's weaving group stands out by seamlessly blending tradition with contemporary design. Their hand-loomed cotton, naturally dyed and created on traditional looms, has evolved into clothing and everyday items suited to modern lifestyles—practical, wearable daily wear that preserves the soul of handcraft.

Customers choose these pieces not just for beauty, but because they recognize the value of craftsmanship with stories, people, and ways of life behind them. Each item becomes more than a product—it is a conversation between maker and user, carrying meaning through every thread.

Bell Sirindha Ploykalya, a young saleswoman passionate about Karen weaving, says: "Our work is hand-loomed cotton, naturally dyed and woven on traditional looms—techniques passed down through generations. I'm so proud because behind one piece of clothing, many lives come together to create it. From the cotton farmer to the dyer, the weaver, the seamstress—everyone is the heart of this work."

This reflects how developing craft doesn't mean abandoning the past, but giving traditional wisdom a place in today's world and moving confidently toward the future.

Like 17-year-old Wannika, a young person learning and growing with the community business, many youth are stepping in: "I'm happy so many customers come. I get to sell, talk with foreign tourists, and practice language skills every week. This work teaches me both how to work and how to communicate with many people."

These young people represent an important signal—Ban Lai Gaew Karen weaving is not merely a heritage of the past, but becoming inspiration for the next generation and the community's future.

Many who visit the shop start by falling in love with the soft, natural colors of cotton dyes before becoming captivated by the people's stories. Often, the relationship between buyer and community extends beyond the transaction into village visits, meetings with weavers, and intimate learning of Karen Ploi ways of life.

Since 1994, Ban Lai Gaew's Karen weaving group is writing a new chapter in Thai craft—a story where wisdom, design, sustainability, and the power of young people walk together. The future of craft is shaped by those who still believe in the value of handmade work and collectively nurture their roots to grow on beautifully.

If you visit Chiang Mai, stop by Ban Lai Gaew's weaving at Jing Jai Market every Saturday and Sunday starting at 6:30 am. You may discover that the finest craft is not just beautiful—it is filled with human spirit and purpose.

CP Group welcomed Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana at the "Young Protect the Sea SEA THE CHANGE" exhibition, emphasizing CP's SEACOSYSTEM strategy to mobilize all sectors in revitalizing Thai seas and advancing toward Net Zero targets. On July 29, 2025, the Thai Coral Reef and Marine Life Foundation hosted the major marine conservation exhibition "Young Protect the Sea SEA THE CHANGE: Creating a New Ocean World with Our Hands," with the Princess serving as the event's principal patron. The exhibition at NEX HALL, Siam Paragon, ran from July 29 to August 12, 2025, free of charge to provide public and youth engagement in learning about, participating in, and supporting sustainable Thai marine conservation. Supachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice President of CP Group and honorary advisor to the foundation, received a royal plaque as the event's principal supporter, alongside senior executives including Busadee and Phumchai Chearavanont, Nattaporn Luengviriya, and Jomkitti Sirigun, who jointly received the royal delegation and showcased CP Group's marine resource conservation initiatives.

CP Group continues advancing its marine resource conservation and restoration strategy through the "CP SEACOSYSTEM for Sustainable Thai Seas" concept by supporting the major exhibition to share successes in restoring Gulf of Thailand and Andaman ecosystems while elevating coastal community quality of life and driving collaboration toward Net Zero goals to address climate change sustainably. Supachai Chearavanont stated: "Thai seas are natural resources that sustain food security, biodiversity, and serve as a critical mechanism for global carbon absorption. Sea restoration is not a single agency's mission but requires collaboration from all sectors. CP Group is therefore driving long-term cooperation linking community, government, private, and academic power to restore marine resources based on scientific knowledge while engaging young people to pass on a thriving Thai sea to future generations." Within the exhibition, CP Group presented operational results through its marine sustainability unit, a key mechanism driving the CP SEACOSYSTEM strategy balancing economy, society, and environment by integrating scientific, technological, and innovative knowledge with multi-sector collaboration to restore marine ecosystems systematically, with continuous monitoring and evaluation while creating shared value for communities, society, and the nation long-term.

On July 30, shoppers at Petchkasem 13 Village market in Pathum Thani Province gathered around a giant golden-hued tortoise drawing crowds and attracting numerous visitors taking photographs. Many residents examined the numbers visible on the tortoise's shell with great interest and excitement.

The tortoise's owner, Ms. Nalinton, identified the animal as an African spurred tortoise (Sulcata), the largest land tortoise in Africa and third-largest in the world. She explained that Folk, her eight-year-old male tortoise purchased for 2,500 baht, regularly strolls through the market and remarkably finds his way home independently without assistance.

While the owner does not gamble herself, she noted that many people have won lottery prizes after encountering Folk. One laundry shop owner in particular has become a regular visitor who chats with the tortoise before purchasing lottery tickets, and has reportedly won the jackpot for ten consecutive draws without explanation. A fried fish vendor also touched Folk's shell, identifying numbers 8 and 0 as prominent markings and plans to use them for the next lottery draw.