A speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in southern Vietnam on July 11, killing 15 Indian tourists, according to Vietnamese news agency VnExpress.

The speedboat operated by Ocean Pear Island Company was carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members traveling from Hon May Rut island to An Thoi port when it overturned approximately 400 meters from Hon May Rut Ngoai island, causing all passengers to fall into the water.

Nearby tour boats immediately rushed to assist. One boat owner involved in the rescue said his vessel reached the scene within 5 minutes, but rescue efforts were hampered by the large number of tourists trapped in the capsized boat. "Only a few people were pulled out alive," a rescuer said.

Beyond the large number of passengers, rough seas in the offshore An Thoi area presented another obstacle, with strong waves despite no rainfall, further complicating rescue operations.

The An Thoi Border Patrol subsequently deployed two boats with 35 military personnel to the scene to assist the navy and other agencies. All 36 passengers were successfully brought ashore, with 21 survivors rescued. The remaining 15—consisting of 2 women and 13 men—were confirmed dead.

PHUKET — 11 July 2026, Lifeguards at Kamala Beach safely captured and released a sea snake after it slithered ashore, startling tourists and local residents.

The incident occurred on Friday and was shared on Facebook by a user whose video showed the sea snake moving near the shoreline at Kamala Beach in Kathu district.

After being alerted, lifeguards responded to the scene and carefully captured the snake before releasing it back into the sea, preventing potential danger to both beachgoers and the animal.

Officals believe the snake may have been washed closer to shore by strong waves and rough sea conditions, which have affected Phuket's coastline in recent days.

Authorities reminded visitors not to approach, touch or attempt to catch sea snakes or other potentially dangerous marine animals. Anyone spotting such wildlife is advised to notify lifeguards or relevant officials so the animals can be handled safely.

A 16-year-old boy in Shanghai ordered a freshwater crocodile through an online platform for 100 yuan (approximately 450 baht) out of curiosity, but the plan backfired when the reptile escaped from its container overnight, alarming the entire household.

When the father, surnamed Chen, received the package, he was shocked to find a nearly half-meter-long crocodile with its mouth wide open and thrashing violently. The cardboard box had been bitten through, and the fabric bag inside was punctured with holes.

Concerned about the crocodile's danger, Mr. Chen placed it in a heavy sack and left it on the building's fire escape. However, fearing the animal might suffocate, he didn't seal the sack tightly.

The next morning, when Mr. Chen checked on it, the sack was empty. He immediately began searching the fire escape, starting from the 22nd floor, until he found the young crocodile hiding in a stairwell corner on a lower floor. He promptly notified authorities to capture it before the animal was transported to Shanghai's wildlife rescue and conservation center.

Following the incident's exposure, numerous internet users called on online shopping platforms to impose stricter regulations on selling dangerous animals. Critics argued that buyers should take responsibility for their decisions and should not purchase exotic animals merely out of curiosity or novelty, then abandon them when unable to care for them.

Experts recommend that parents educate children thoroughly about pet ownership before making the decision, considering environmental conditions, care costs, and long-term responsibility. They stressed that pet ownership is not simply satisfying temporary desires but rather a commitment to another life, and hasty decisions can have long-lasting impacts on both the owner, the animal, and society.

A proposal to dissolve the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) by Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, former parliamentary speaker and current advisor to the Democrat Party and Prime Minister, has triggered considerable pushback. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rushed to clarify his position, insisting that ISOC cannot be disbanded due to its long historical significance to Thailand.

The controversy began during a budget committee meeting where Wan Noor criticized ISOC's operations, saying its mandate was unclear, its budget excessive, and its work duplicated other agencies' efforts. He questioned what distinctive accomplishments ISOC has achieved, noting that the only notable action in recent months was the shooting of a member of parliament.

Wan Noor challenged whether shooting lawmakers should fall under ISOC's purview, pointing out that arrests have been made and cases are proceeding through courts using ISOC vehicles, weapons, and personnel. He characterized the shooting incident involving MP Kamlak Leewamao as a deeply troubling reflection of ISOC's actual performance.

Wan Noor also noted that when he asked southern MPs what they feared most, they cited ISOC itself—a concerning revelation given that even parliamentarians are being shot. He questioned what security citizens could expect under such circumstances.

The call for ISOC's dissolution stems not merely from frustration over an MP being targeted, but from broader concerns about the incident's devastating impact on public morale across three southern provinces. Numerous mysterious shootings have occurred in the region, with suspicions that they may involve covert government units rather than southern insurgent groups.

The involvement of former naval officers, rangers, active military personnel, and ISOC officials—along with ISOC vehicles and government-issued weapons—deepens suspicions about the true nature of violence in the south. Questions persist about who is actually responsible and whether there is deliberate interest in perpetuating the conflict.

The southern border security landscape already includes the Fourth Army Region, Region 9 Police, the Border Patrol Police, and various other agencies. Critics question ISOC's distinct role, whether it merely duplicates other units, and whether its vague mandate allows it to operate with impunity and without accountability.

ISOC, formally the Internal Security Operations Command, was established in 2508 (1965) during the Cold War era to combat communism. Although communism has long ceased to be a threat, the agency continues covert operations. Its name itself suggests a focus on internal security—essentially targeting threats from within the nation itself.

The MP shooting incident, involving ISOC personnel, vehicles, and weapons, underscores dangerous hidden operations by certain agencies, making calls for ISOC's dissolution increasingly understandable.

The Fire: Chain of Fire, the latest series from Wath Nivanitchkul House, has officially launched, starring Nam Nueng Milinya and Ney Kanthira as "Fire," a strong-willed heiress of the Aacni Group, and "Grapao," a new assistant who grew up as childhood rivals. The series airs Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. on 7HD, with an uncensored online version available at 9:30 p.m. on iQIYI.

At the premiere event, host Tick Kanya Ratna praised the on-screen chemistry between Nam Nueng and Ney, describing them as a lively and charming couple reminiscent of tongue and teeth—complementary yet contentious. When asked how long they love each other, Nam Nueng replied, "They love each other all the time, both on screen and in real life," while Ney added, "We love sometimes and get angry sometimes." Nam Nueng countered, "If we didn't love each other, how could we have lasted nine years?"

Nam Nueng revealed that the role required considerable energy due to the series' emphasis on playful conflict and genuine emotion, noting that seeing the final product made all the exhausting work worthwhile. She described her character as direct, hot-tempered, and unapologetically sincere, while Ney's character is charming and kind but becomes sharp-tongued when with Fire, creating a dynamic full of love and conflict.

On July 11 at the Central Fraud and Malfeasance Court on Railway Road, the Metropolitan Police Command presented findings from an operation dismantling the "Pho Thip-Mae Thip" fake birth notification network. Suspects—both Thai and Chinese nationals—are accused of creating fraudulent documents to secure rights for foreign children, with government officials and medical staff implicated. Twenty-seven individuals face charges under the Criminal Code (Articles 83, 86, 137, 157, 162, 267, 268), the Registration Act B.E. 2534 (Article 50), and the Anti-Corruption Act. All 27 were brought before the court requesting detention. While 26 filed bail requests, the court denied all, citing serious criminal conduct organized as a network involving both Thai and foreign nationals and posing a threat to national security. Investigators opposed bail release, leading authorities to transfer all suspects to Bangkok Special Prison and the Central Women's Prison.