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Record Label Signs Viral Star Pui Amid Controversy

Mind Music Record has signed viral TikTok sensation Pui, with the label's founder insisting the move is based on genuine talent rather than fleeting internet fame, though the decision has sparked online debate about merit in the music indus

Record Label Signs Viral Star Pui Amid Controversy
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Mind Music Record has officially welcomed Pui, the viral sensation known for her pink bedding and Doraemon pillow clips, into its roster. Label founder Prachai Chai announced the signing, emphasizing that while everyone deserves a second chance, he won't recruit artists based solely on viral moments without genuine singing ability. "If we only take people who've gone viral from TikTok trends, then any singer could become a hundred," Chai posted. "That's not how we work."

Pui, grateful for the opportunity, bowed respectfully and addressed the backlash: "I ask society to look at this from another angle. I was also a victim in this situation. Please give me a chance." Her apology has drawn mixed reactions online, with some offering support while others argue the label should have given the opportunity to a more accomplished singer instead.

Meanwhile, Mind Music Record is crowdsourcing ideas for Pui's debut single title, inviting fans to submit suggestions. Proposed names have included "I Don't Know So He Said I'm Single," "He Tricked Me Into Thinking He Wasn't Married," and "Tears on Pink Sheets."

The signing has ignited broader debate about merit versus second chances in the entertainment industry, with passionate comments flooding social media both criticizing and defending the label's decision.

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England Battles Illness Ahead of Norway World Cup Clash

England faces an illness outbreak in camp ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway on July 11, with midfielder Declan Rice sidelined for a second consecutive day of training.

England Battles Illness Ahead of Norway World Cup Clash
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England's national team is working to contain an illness outbreak in camp ahead of their World Cup Round of 16 match against Norway. The Sun reports that the English Football Association has taken steps to prevent further infections following Declan Rice's second consecutive absence from training due to illness. The 27-year-old midfielder is dealing with nerve-related problems affecting his hamstring and lower back, and the BBC reports his condition has deteriorated due to the illness. Head coach Thomas Tuchel may be without key defender Marc Guéhi, who is nursing a hamstring injury, though right-back Reece James is expected to return to fitness. England will face Norway in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on July 11 at 4:00 AM (July 12 morning Thailand time).

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Police

Three-Year-Old Found Cycling Alone, Seeking Sister at Mall

A 3-year-old girl was found riding a tricycle alone on a Bangkok street late at night, telling police she was heading to a shopping mall to find her older sister. Officers returned her home and warned her mother about the dangers of leaving

Three-Year-Old Found Cycling Alone, Seeking Sister at Mall
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Officers from Nimitr Mai Police Station found a 3-year-old girl cycling alone near Hattayarat Soi in Bangkok's Khlong Samwa district around 11:30 p.m. on July 9. A passerby spotted the child riding on Hattayarat Road and called her to the sidewalk. When questioned, the girl said she wanted to cycle to Fashion Island to meet her older sister. Police questioned her, returned her home, and contacted her 26-year-old mother to pick her up. Officers advised the mother on proper child supervision, warning that leaving young children unsupervised outdoors poses serious safety risks.

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Tourism

Foreign Film Productions Invest 4 Billion Baht in Thailand

Foreign film productions approved in Thailand hit 302 projects worth 4 billion baht in the first half of 2026, exceeding the entire previous year's total and positioning the country for record-breaking revenue as major productions launch in

Foreign Film Productions Invest 4 Billion Baht in Thailand
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Deputy Government Spokesman Ploytalae Luksameesangchan announced on July 10 that foreign film productions seeking permits through the Tourism Authority of Thailand reached 302 projects in the first half of 2026, representing 4.025 billion baht in investments—more than half the entire 2025 total. With major productions preparing to launch in the second half of the year, Thailand is positioned to set new records for foreign film production revenue in 2026.

Feature films generated the highest investment value at 1.989 billion baht across 21 productions, followed by game shows and reality programs at 811 million baht across 22 productions, and commercials at 710 million baht across 152 productions.

The top five countries and territories investing in Thailand were the United States at 1.543 billion baht, Hong Kong at 322 million baht, Finland at 300 million baht, Germany at 297 million baht, and the United Kingdom at 230 million baht.

"These achievements reflect Thailand's potential as a world-class filming destination, with competitive locations, professional crews, production support systems, and investment incentives at international standards," the deputy spokesman stated. "The government's foreign film production incentive program, offering cash rebates of up to 30%, will help position Thailand as a regional hub for international film and content production while generating sustained economic benefits, employment, and long-term value."

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National

Agriculture Seeks 1 Billion Baht to Expand School Milk Program to Grade 9

Thailand's Agriculture Ministry seeks 1 billion baht to expand its school milk program to Grade 9 students, potentially distributing 90 tons of raw milk daily while addressing the country's dairy surplus crisis.

Agriculture Seeks 1 Billion Baht to Expand School Milk Program to Grade 9
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Deputy Agriculture Minister Watcharapol Khaokhram revealed the results of a meeting to address Thailand's dairy industry problems, held with representatives from the Thai Dairy Cooperative Federation across five regions. The meeting discussed four main issues: clearing excess school milk from storage, expanding the school milk supplementation program to Grade 9, managing powdered milk imports under free trade agreements, and reviving the Thai Dairy Sector Organization (TDSO). The Agriculture Ministry will coordinate with relevant agencies to determine solutions promptly based on farmer proposals.

To address the excess school milk problem, the Department of Cooperative Promotion, Department of Livestock Development, and TDSO have been tasked with surveying remaining milk quantities, product shelf life, and updating related data to develop a milk inventory management plan and handle raw milk production from farmers. The ministry will also discuss adjusting school milk allocation proportions with government officials and relevant agencies to increase channels for dairy cooperatives and TDSO to distribute their products.

Khaokhram stated that regarding the proposal to expand the school milk program to Grade 9, he has been pushing the initiative since taking office. The Department of Livestock Development has updated details and submitted information to the Prime Minister's Office after revising figures based on observations. The cabinet will be urged to consider the proposal soon, with an estimated budget of approximately 1 billion baht and the ability to handle about 90 tons of raw milk daily.

As for the proposal to provide school milk year-round 365 days, the Agriculture Ministry is reviewing it. However, preliminary assessment shows it would require approximately 14 billion baht, exceeding the current budget framework. The ministry will discuss this with the Agriculture Minister and government to determine appropriate approaches, potentially starting with increasing milk distribution during school holidays or summer breaks.

Regarding concerns about powdered milk imports under trade agreements, Khaokhram confirmed the ministry is developing farmer capacity, enhancing competitiveness under free trade frameworks, and reducing production costs while increasing farmer incomes to minimize impacts.

The meeting also acknowledged collaboration between TDSO and the Rubber Authority of Thailand to process excess raw milk into "amino milk" nutrient products for plants, adding value to raw milk and managing excess supplies. The Rubber Authority plans to expand operations to create more channels for milk utilization and increase returns to cooperatives and farmers.

On reviving TDSO, Khaokhram stated the goal is sustainable organizational recovery, not just addressing immediate problems. Plans include accelerating organization revival, appointing relevant committees, and securing funding to improve management efficiency, develop products, enhance production processes, and strengthen raw milk procurement from farmers.

"Farmers are my priority, and I have no vested interests in any sector," Khaokhram said. "Issues that can be resolved will be expedited. For issues requiring time, I will closely coordinate with all agencies and continuously update farmers. The goal is concrete, tangible problem-solving."

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National

Eriksen Prepares Soccer Comeback Despite Heart Attack Risks

Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen prepares for his return to professional football after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, despite medical warnings that another serious heart event could occur. The 34-year-old received a pacemaker an

Eriksen Prepares Soccer Comeback Despite Heart Attack Risks
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Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is preparing to return to professional football despite medical warnings of the risk of cardiac arrest recurring. Eriksen collapsed and lost consciousness in the 65th minute of a warm-up match between Denmark and Ukraine on June 7, after which the match was stopped and canceled. The 34-year-old player received a pacemaker and implantable cardiac defibrillator to ensure he could play again after his heart stopped during Euro 2020. He regained consciousness and walked off the pitch, later being confirmed as stable. According to the Daily Mail, Eriksen is now preparing to resume his professional football career after beginning a personalized rehabilitation program in Denmark, though doctors have warned that another serious cardiac event is "only a matter of time." His club Wolfsburg stated: "We wish Christian a speedy recovery."

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Police

Wife Devastated As Husband, 29, Found Dead in Bedroom

A 29-year-old man in Udon Thani was found dead in his bedroom on July 9 after struggling with job loss and accumulated stress, leaving his wife devastated after their final video call that morning.

Wife Devastated As Husband, 29, Found Dead in Bedroom
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A wife was left devastated after discovering her 29-year-old husband dead in their bedroom following job loss and stress. She revealed his final words during a video call, never imagining they would be their last.

On July 10, 2025, Deputy Lieutenant Sirichai Phothichak, an investigator with Muang District Police Station in Udon Thani, reported that on July 9, officers responded to a death at a two-story residential house in Muang District, Udon Thani. Police arrived with a forensic doctor from Udon Thani Hospital and rescue personnel from Udon Sawangmethadham Foundation. They found the body of a 29-year-old man identified as A (pseudonym) in the bedroom. Relatives and close friends arrived at the scene with deep sorrow, especially the wife, who collapsed in tears upon arrival, unable to believe their farewell that morning would be their last.

During questioning, the wife B (pseudonym), 33, stated that the night before the incident, they had discussed their future and family financial burdens after her husband quit his job nearly a month prior. She had only suggested he apply for work at restaurants and urged him to stay strong, noting they still had expenses and two children to support. However, he fell silent and appeared discouraged, believing he was worthless and misunderstanding that she no longer loved him.

Throughout their relationship, whenever they argued, he would engage in self-harm, once breaking his wrist punching a wall. Recently, he had frequently said he would not live past age 30. Everyone thought these were just words from stress and tried to comfort and encourage him. No one anticipated these would become a premonition.

On the morning of the incident, everything seemed normal. He woke up, cooked rice, and showered before they both left for work. During her drive, he called and video called, but she was busy driving and couldn't talk long. Before hanging up, he said briefly, "I wish you good luck." She thought it was just sullen banter and didn't pay attention.

Shortly after arriving at work, a neighbor called with devastating news: her husband was found dead at home. She was shocked and only then realized that "I wish you good luck" was his final goodbye she would never hear again.

His aunt reported that she was preparing to bring rice to her bed-ridden son next door when she noticed a burnt smell coming from inside the house. Checking the kitchen, she found burnt rice and quickly turned off the gas, calling out to ask her nephew to come out. When he didn't respond and she opened his bedroom door, she found him already deceased. She was shocked and never imagined he would do this.

Initially, officers believe the victim may have been under accumulated stress from job loss combined with feelings of worthlessness and personal problems, which led him to take his own life. Officials will proceed according to legal procedures before releasing the body to family for religious rites.

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National

Singer Fluke Addresses Alleged Affair In Emotional Posts

Thai singer Fluke Thitikorn broke his silence on an alleged affair involving his wife, revealing he has known about the situation for two years while trying to preserve his family. In emotional social media posts, he pleaded with the other

Singer Fluke Addresses Alleged Affair In Emotional Posts
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Singer Fluke Thitikorn has broken his silence on a personal matter, posting cryptically that he would do anything except allow his friend's wife to be involved—a situation he says he has known about and tolerated for two years. In his posts, Fluke expressed his emotional turmoil, stating that while the other person wronged him, nobody sympathized with him. However, when he considers retaliating, he worries about the other person's wellbeing. "Am I angry? Very angry. Very sad," he wrote, "because I've known about it all along but pretended not to know, trying to keep everything intact."

Fluke opened chat conversations with the other party, who denies being unfaithful, though Fluke shared messages showing them exchanging "I love you" statements. He revealed he has been aware of the situation for two years and began documenting it before he and the other person ended their relationship. In emotional posts accompanied by videos of himself crying, Fluke explained his internal conflict: "I humbled myself by reaching out to his ex-girlfriend to ask him to stop this behavior, to preserve my family and my child. Everyone sees me giving in until I don't know how much more I can take."

Fluke pleaded with the other party through chat messages to stop interfering with his wife and to step back so his family could remain whole. He described the torment of being a family man who wants to sleep beside his child and wife, but has been aware of the affair without daring to speak up for fear of losing his family. The situation remains ongoing as both parties' full accounts await public revelation.

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National

Klopp Reveals Liverpool's Costly Mbappé Pursuit Effort

Liverpool chartered a private jet to pursue Kylian Mbappé's signing when he was at Monaco under Jürgen Klopp, but the striker ultimately joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 instead.

Klopp Reveals Liverpool's Costly Mbappé Pursuit Effort
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Jürgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, has revealed how the Reds attempted to sign French international striker Kylian Mbappé during his time at Monaco by chartering a private jet for negotiations. While Liverpool showed strong interest in bringing Mbappé to Anfield when Klopp was in charge, the player ultimately decided to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 for €180 million. Recently, Klopp, now serving as a special commentator for the 2026 World Cup, encountered Mbappé again following France's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the quarterfinals. On that occasion, Klopp disclosed the extent of Liverpool's efforts to sign the then-27-year-old star, describing the negotiation process as the club's most expensive non-transfer investment due to the private jet charter. "This was an investment that wasn't a purchase—the most expensive thing the club has ever done," Klopp explained. "Mbappé's entire family boarded a private jet with five bedrooms or something like that [traveling from Blackpool to Nice, France]. We spared no effort. We flew around and spoke with his family, had wonderful meals together." He added with a hint of regret: "We flew around—it was wonderful. And then he went to Paris."

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Thai King Grants Ecclesiastical Certificates to Five Monks

The Thai King has granted ecclesiastical certificates and elevated titles to five Buddhist monks across major Bangkok temples, including appointments to senior scholar and abbot positions effective July 8, 2026.

Thai King Grants Ecclesiastical Certificates to Five Monks
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The Royal Thai Government Gazette published a royal decree granting ecclesiastical certificates and monastic titles to five Buddhist monks as follows, announced on July 9, 2569 (2026):

1. Phra Pariyattiwranukhul is appointed Phra Rajpariyattiwranukhul, a senior scholar and abbot-in-residence at Wat Boromnivatrajvraviharn, the principal royal temple in Bangkok. Four subordinate monastic positions have been established under him: assistant abbot, sangha protector, group leader, and scriptural keeper.

2. Phra Srisittiwetthet is appointed Phra Rajvatchraichaimetthi, a triple-canon scholar at Wat Mahapruttharam in Bangkok, with four subordinate positions similarly established.

3. Phra Sutthiratbhandi is appointed Phra Rajsutthiwatchrabandi, a triple-canon scholar at Wat Sutthiwraram in Bangkok, with four subordinate positions established.

4. Phra Udombhandi is appointed Phra Rajuddomvatchraimetthi, a triple-canon scholar at Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram in Bangkok, with four subordinate positions established.

5. Phra Mahawitthira (nine-grade monk) of Wat Phra Chettuphon Vimolmangkhalaram is appointed Phra Krusriwitthisutthi.

These appointments take effect from July 8, 2569 (2026) and were officially announced on July 9, 2569, the eleventh year of the current reign.

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National

Hugo Broos Steps Down As South Africa Coach

Hugo Broos steps down as South Africa coach after five years, ending speculation about his future following the team's World Cup exit. The Belgian coach confirmed he won't continue in the role but may take an advisory position with the fede

Hugo Broos Steps Down As South Africa Coach
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Hugo Broos has confirmed his resignation as South Africa's national team coach, despite successfully leading the team to the World Cup knockout round for the first time. While he had previously stated before the 2026 World Cup that he would step down, his position wavered after South Africa lost to Canada in the round of 32 on June 28, when he suggested he might stay on. However, in an interview in his native Belgium, Broos made clear he will not continue as South Africa's coach, although he indicated he could serve in an advisory capacity. "Will I continue as a coach? No, that's definite," Broos said. "If they want me to do something else, like player recruitment, that's another matter. But football won't be part of my life 24/7 anymore." He added that he has spoken with the South African Football Association president, who wants him to remain in a different role as a consultant or similar position. Broos will return in late July for a final farewell and to hear what the federation proposes. After five years in the role, Broos became the longest-serving coach in the country's history and led South Africa to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in 16 years.

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