Jordan Henderson, England's accomplished midfielder, has posted for the first time since suffering a wrist injury while celebrating after the match against Mexico. Henderson's wrist injury occurred when he fell from an advertising billboard while celebrating with teammates following England's victory over Mexico in the Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was subsequently revealed that he will miss the opportunity to play in the 2026 World Cup due to requiring wrist surgery. Before Henderson's own social media activity resumed for the first time since the incident, he wrote: "Definitely a memorable evening. Incredible performance facing different challenges" and "Proud to be part of this special team. Thanks for the support. Another great Saturday."

Speaking at Parliament on July 8, 2025, Nathapong Ruengpanya, a list-system MP and Pheu Thai party leader, criticized the government's cannabis deregulation policy, stating that Thailand is now becoming a global cannabis export hub and is viewed by international governments as a base for transnational criminal gangs and drug traffickers. Customs data from October 2024 to May 2025 document nearly 3,000 cannabis smuggling cases involving over 300,000 kilograms worth approximately 4 billion baht, with many additional cases escaping detection overseas—including recent seizures of 23 kilograms in Hong Kong, over 1.2 tons in Poland and Germany hidden in shipping containers valued at 450 million baht, and 3.37 tons of high-quality cannabis flowers seized in Indonesia.

Ruengpanya attributed this deterioration to 2022, when Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, then Public Health Minister, removed cannabis from the drug list—a move at odds with destination countries that maintain cannabis as an illegal narcotic. The impact on Thai citizens is stark: psychiatric cases from cannabis use surged from approximately 6,500 in 2019 to over 20,000 in 2023—a threefold jump—following deregulation.

The MP argued that deregulating cannabis without sufficient legal safeguards has failed to address critical gaps. There is no minimum age requirement for purchasing cannabis products, unlike strict regulations governing alcohol, tobacco, and lottery tickets. Producers operate under only three license types—sales and processing, export, and research—but notably lack a manufacturing license. This gap means authorities cannot track total cannabis stocks or production volume, making oversight impossible.

Ruengpanya called for immediate government action, urging the Prime Minister to directly oversee relevant agencies, including the Narcotics Control Board, to establish comprehensive short-term solutions. While Pheu Thai supports medical cannabis use, the party insists that proper legal controls—which have been neglected for four years under Anutin and the Bhumjaithai party—are essential to prevent the current spiral of problems.

GMMTV, Thailand's leading content provider, invites fans to experience the thriller "Mr. Kill: Manga Execution Order" starring Dew Jirawat Sutthiwanit and Tee Theeradej Witipanichaya at "Mr. Kill: Manga Execution Order The First Page" event. The dark manga artwork comes to life on screen with exceptional chemistry between the two leads.

Both actors revealed their intensive preparation for the series. Dew plays a cartoonist and has contributed his real drawing skills to create manga artwork for nearly the entire production. Tee plays a tough detective and, aside from fitness training, has taken martial arts classes and studied action films sent by the director as homework. Dew actively supports his co-star by sending detective and investigation films for Tee to watch.

The two explained that working together as friends on a series makes the job easier and creates mutual understanding that extends beyond their on-screen performances. Dew has offered character guidance and film recommendations. Their collaboration also includes music, with "True Colors" serving as their debut duet.

Dew shared that he enjoys singing and has taken additional vocal lessons from a singing teacher friend. Future musical contributions are planned but remain unannounced.

"Mr. Kill: Manga Execution Order" airs every Tuesday at 8:30 PM on GMM 25, with episodes available on the oneD app. Both actors emphasized the full commitment and intensity of their work, with an unpredictable ending.

A biohazard waste truck collided with the rear of a disabled vehicle parked on the roadside, injuring two foreign nationals. Rescue workers were initially obstructed while attempting to assist.

On July 8, 2025, an accident occurred near kilometer marker 90-91 in Kraesabhan subdistrict, Kaeng district, Rayong province. Three African nationals traveling from Bangkok to Chanthaburi experienced vehicle trouble and pulled over to the shoulder to inspect their car. During this time, 50-year-old Patchphon, a biohazard waste truck driver en route from Samut Prakan to Chanthaburi, was driving at excessive speed. The truck lost control and struck the rear of the disabled vehicle with considerable force. The impact propelled the truck into all three foreigners, resulting in two injuries, with one victim suffering a crushed right leg.

When Kaeng district rescue personnel from the Buddhist Community Relief Association arrived to help the victim trapped under the vehicle, the victim's companions became panicked and blocked rescue efforts, refusing to let officials near the injured person. Despite rescue workers' attempts to communicate using sign language, their efforts were unsuccessful. The officials eventually withdrew to allow the companions to attempt their own rescue. After realizing they were unable to help, the companions finally permitted rescue personnel to proceed. Using a hydraulic jack to lift the truck, rescue workers extracted the victim and transported him urgently to Kaeng Hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Thailand's government has terminated perpetual renewable energy contracts with private solar and wind power producers, ending automatic contract renewals and cutting purchase prices to 2.16 baht per unit—matching community solar project rates.

Danucha Pichyanan, Secretary General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), announced the decision following a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Anucha Nakasai. The committee resolved to reform electricity purchase guidelines for private renewable energy to ensure consumer fairness and reflect true production costs according to government policy.

The committee found that the main problem stems from small and very small power producer (SPP/VSPP) contracts between the state and private sector for solar and wind energy. These contracts were structured as perpetual agreements with automatic renewal periods of 3-5 years upon expiration. Original purchase prices referenced wholesale rates plus variable electricity charges (FT) exceeding 3 baht per unit, despite these facilities having no actual fuel costs since they generate power from wind and solar. The committee therefore decided to adjust rates to align with current, cheaper technology, setting the new rate at 2.16 baht per unit—the same as community solar projects. This rate will first apply to solar cell facilities, while wind power rates will be determined separately.

The committee concluded that contracts should be handled in two groups: First, approximately 515 contracts that have completed their 25-year terms with combined capacity of roughly 2,400 megawatts. These previously renewed automatically in 3-5 year increments but will now be allowed only one final renewal of the original contract period, after which they must expire. The new purchase rate will be 2.16 baht per unit.

Second, approximately 46 contracts that have received subsidies (Adder) for 10 years but have not reached their 25-year term end, with approximately 1,478 megawatts of commercial operating capacity (COD). These are considered to have recouped construction costs during the subsidy period, so remaining contract years will have their purchase rates reduced to 2.16 baht per unit. Additionally, approximately four non-COD contracts with 67 megawatts total capacity that have exceeded their COD deadline by two years without progress will be cancelled case by case.

"We haven't yet calculated exactly how much this new pricing structure will reduce electricity costs," officials stated, "but reducing the variable charge component to reflect true current costs benefits overall consumer rates. The Office of Energy Policy and Planning and the Energy Regulatory Commission are currently calculating the impact. Rate reductions may not occur immediately this period since contracts must be gradually revised between the electricity authority and private producers before taking full effect."

The committee will present these measures to the National Energy Policy Committee (NEPC), chaired by the Prime Minister, to establish formal policy before implementation and contract modifications proceed.