The death toll has risen to 10 following the tragic incident in which an 11-year-old boy stole his father's pickup truck and struck 34 monks, killing 10 of them. The crash occurred in the Ban Na Sinuon area of Mueang District, Muk Dahan Province. According to a post by Wasawat Poungponsri, a list-based member of parliament for the Thai United Party, one additional injured monk died at 9:51 p.m. on July 2, 2026, bringing the total fatalities to 10.

The parliament member provided updates on the condition of injured monks: Phra Suriya Saengsat suffered head trauma and leg fractures but is reported to be stable; Phra Bhikkhupithi Onyang is in critical condition with doctors providing maximum care; Phra Bhikkhuyuen Hanchaii underwent orthopedic surgery and is in yellow status with close monitoring required; Phra Phraiwal Phanyodtha is in stable yellow status requiring observation; Phra Kittiphanthorn Laphthasathan is in yellow status needing continued monitoring; and another Phra Phraiwal Phanyodtha is in green status and safe.

Wat Roi Phra Phutthabat Phumonrom in Mueang District posted that the temple, which normally houses nearly 100 monks, is now in profound silence and mourning, commending all 10 monks to nirvana.

Internet users have widely praised Nurse Watree for her compassion and professionalism after she stopped to help injured monks, even though she was off-duty at the time. An 11-year-old boy stole his father's pickup truck and crashed into a Buddhist procession in the Ban Nasi Nuan area of Mueang district, Mukdahan province, killing nine monks and injuring over ten people.

On July 2, reporters noted that while officials and good Samaritans assisted at the scene, one woman was skillfully providing emergency care to the injured monks. Netizens became curious about her identity due to her competent and proper handling of the victims.

The woman was identified as Watree, or Viwat Lae Noi, a specialized professional nurse at the Ban Nasi Nuan Community Health Center, who is set to retire in September. She explained that while driving into town for official business at the Mukdahan Provincial Administrative Organization, she encountered the accident at Ban Nai Wiang Kaeo and immediately stopped to report it to emergency services and provide first aid.

Despite being off-duty, Watree's nursing spirit could not be suppressed. She provided comprehensive care, including CPR and helping transport the injured monks to the hospital, even overcoming the traditional restriction against touching monks—a rule that could be waived in emergencies. Her actions earned her significant praise from internet users across Thailand.

Manchester City has announced the completion of an agreement to sign Elliot Anderson, the midfielder from Nottingham Forest. The English Premier League club confirmed the deal with the rival league side. Manchester City had pursued Anderson's signature for some time, and reports indicate the club agreed to pay Nottingham Forest 116 million pounds with no additional conditional clauses. Manchester City also stated that Anderson has completed his medical examination, which was conducted in the United States, leaving only final steps to complete the transfer once he returns to England after concluding his international duties. The 23-year-old midfielder joined Nottingham Forest in 2024 and has been a key player for the club, appearing in 92 matches across all competitions. His strong performances earned him a call-up to the England national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is currently taking place.

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The Narathiwat Provincial Court has sentenced members of an armed group to life imprisonment for bombing and burning a gas station in Narathiwat province, though the lead defendant received a reduced sentence of 36 years and 12 months after confessing. On January 11, the group carried out a coordinated attack involving explosives and arson at a service station in Ban Khok, Jawaab subdistrict, Cho-airong district, causing property damage and alarming local residents. Officers conducted an investigation and arrested the suspect identified as Mr. Maeso and two accomplices on January 13. In case number Dor.500/69 at Narathiwat Provincial Court, the defendants were convicted of terrorism, banditry, and illegal possession of military weapons. The court sentenced Mr. Maeso (defendant 1) to life imprisonment, reduced to 36 years and 12 months due to his confession. Defendants 2 and 3, who denied the charges, were ordered to face retrial and remain in custody.