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.

NAKHON SAWAN — 11 July 2026, Police have charged a former monk in Nakhon Sawan after he admitted striking a four-month-old Bangkaew puppy at a temple, following public outrage over surveillance footage that allegedly showed repeated incidents of animal abuse.

The case began after videos circulated widely on social media showing a monk using a stick to beat a dog at Wat Khao Kaeo in Phayuha Khiri district. The footage sparked widespread criticism and prompted the Watchdog Thailand Foundation to work with police and local authorities to investigate.

On 10 July, the acting abbot ordered the monk to leave the monkhood within 24 hours and vacate the temple.

Police, administrative officials and representatives from Watchdog Thailand returned to the temple on 11 July to question the suspect, who has since been identified as former monk Kanchanasin, 38.

The suspect admitted hitting the puppy, named Hong, with a small bamboo stick but insisted he was disciplining the animal after it defecated on his bedding and denied intending to abuse it.

Despite the explanation, the Watchdog Thailand Foundation filed a complaint alleging animal cruelty. The foundation removed Hong, along with several other dogs and cats from the temple, so veterinarians could examine them for injuries. The examination results will be submitted as evidence in the case.

Investigators said the suspect also admitted having previous convictions for assault and drug-related offences.

Several monks at the temple told reporters that the former monk had lived at the temple for more than a year and allegedly displayed aggressive and unpredictable behaviour. They claimed he often rescued stray dogs and cats but later abused them.

They also alleged that surveillance cameras captured multiple incidents of animal abuse, including one video showing a dog allegedly beaten to death. Police said they are examining nine video clips as part of the investigation.

Watchdog Thailand said Hong appeared extremely fearful of people and was showing signs of an injury to its right hind leg, leading volunteers to believe the puppy may have been abused repeatedly.

The foundation said it plans to assume ownership of the rescued animals and arrange permanent homes for them after legal procedures are completed.

Police said they are continuing to gather veterinary reports, video evidence and witness statements before proceeding under Thailand's Animal Cruelty Prevention and Animal Welfare Act and other relevant laws.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthummaphan announced that a Thai delegation will travel to the United States on July 15-17, 2025, to negotiate trade matters under Section 301 and Section 122 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, with Section 122 set to expire on July 24, 2025. The talks aim to protect Thailand's export sector interests while addressing U.S. concerns.

Thailand ranks seventh globally in trade surplus with the U.S., worth approximately $50 billion. The primary objective is to negotiate a reciprocal trade agreement to reduce import tariffs on Thai goods from 12.5% to 10%, matching neighboring Malaysia. Thailand currently faces tariff disadvantages due to being classified as lacking adequate forced labor protections, though it is rapidly implementing legislation and producing evidence that its manufacturing processes don't involve forced labor.

Regarding Section 301 investigations, the U.S. has expressed concern that Thailand serves as a transshipment point for Chinese goods. However, Thailand has data showing that three major industrial sectors—machinery, automobiles, and rubber products—have local content levels of 70-90%, with no category below 60%. Additionally, over 30% of Thailand's trade surplus actually stems from U.S. companies operating production facilities in Thailand.

Suphajee outlined several non-negotiable positions Thailand will maintain, including refusing to lower beef standards as the U.S. has requested, and insisting on freedom to trade with nations like China without U.S. restrictions. Thailand will also propose exempting six product categories from tariffs, including jasmine rice, emphasizing to the U.S. that tariff increases would directly impact American consumers' food prices, as these are goods the U.S. cannot produce domestically and difficult to source elsewhere.

On July 11, neurosurgeon Dr. Pracha posted a cautionary case on TikTok (@doctor.pracha_neuro_surg) about a 32-year-old man who collapsed in the bathroom and lost consciousness, arriving at the hospital in a coma. Brain scans showed bleeding compressing the brainstem and blocking cerebrospinal fluid flow, flattening the brainstem stem. His initial blood pressure reading was critically high at 255/144. The patient had neglected his medications for months while managing hypertension and diabetes. His blood pressure spiked severely in the bathroom, triggering the hemorrhage. Although doctors performed contrast-enhanced angiography to identify vascular abnormalities, they found none, confirming the bleeding resulted purely from uncontrolled hypertension. Fortunately, rapid hospital admission proved lifesaving—had the brainstem died, the patient would have become permanently vegetative. Despite his young age, he was not immune to cerebral hemorrhage. The surgical team placed a ventricular drainage catheter and evacuated the blood to reduce intracranial pressure, allowing the patient to recover and return to normal life. Dr. Pracha emphasized that the patient, weighing over 90 kilograms with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension and neglectful medication adherence, was lucky to escape. The case serves as a stark reminder that "Sleeping Beauty syndrome" awaits those who ignore blood pressure and diabetes management. Obesity, hypertension, and diabetes create a dangerous triad. Had the patient arrived even slightly later, he might not have survived.

BANGKOK — On July 11, 2026, authorities closed two traffic lanes on Chakkraphet Road after a section of roadway collapsed near the bridge to Mega Plaza, commonly known as Saphan Lek, officials said.

The Phra Ratchawang Police Station reported that officers and relevant agencies responded to the scene and are managing traffic while repair work is carried out.

The damaged section is located on Chakkraphet Road just before the bridge crossing to Mega Plaza (Saphan Lek).

Two lanes have been closed to allow repairs, leaving only the right-hand lane open to traffic. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible while restoration work continues.

Authorities have not yet released information about the cause of the road collapse.