PHUKET: The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for strong winds, rough seas and heavy rainfall affecting the Andaman coast, including Phuket, from today (July 10) through next Wednesday (July 15).

A Hellenic Air Force F-16 fighter jet has crash-landed at Zakynthos airport, closing one of Greece's busiest summer holiday terminals. The aircraft, part of the 335th Squadron based at Araxos Air Base in western Greece, was on a training flight when it landed at approximately 13:45 local time on Thursday after developing a technical fault. The Hellenic Air Force confirmed the pilot was "in good health" and launched an investigation into the cause.

Reports indicate the aircraft received a fire warning before landing and ignited upon touching the runway, prompting an immediate emergency response from firefighters and airport personnel. According to Greek newspaper Kathimerini, the jet landed without deploying its landing gear and slid several dozen meters along the runway. The Hellenic Air Force has not commented on this report.

The incident occurred during the start of Greece's busy summer tourism season, when thousands of visitors typically travel to the island each week. Air Force specialists are expected to travel to the Ionian Islands to remove the aircraft from the runway and allow the airport to resume operations.

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).

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."

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."

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.