PARIS, France — Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand received an official welcome from French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron in Paris on Monday, marking the start of a historic state visit that reflects the close and enduring friendship between Thailand and France.

The King and Queen, accompanied by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, travelled from Le Meurice Hotel to Hôtel des Invalides, where President Macron and the First Lady welcomed the Thai royal delegation during an official arrival ceremony.

Following the welcome, the King and President Macron proceeded to the ceremonial grounds, where a guard of honour paid tribute. Thailand's royal anthem and the French national anthem were performed before the King inspected the guard of honour. Their Majesties later greeted members of the French delegation, who were introduced by Frédéric Billet, Director of Protocol of the French Republic.

The Thai royal party then travelled to the Élysée Palace, where the King and Queen were formally received by President Macron and Brigitte Macron. The leaders posed for official photographs before holding talks in the Ambassador Room.

During the visit, Their Majesties viewed an exhibition of historic documents highlighting the long-standing relationship between Thailand and France. The display included the golden royal letter sent by King Mongkut to Napoleon III in 1861, the 1856 Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between Siam and France, and Siam's instrument of ratification of the treaty.

The state visit marks an important milestone in bilateral relations. It is the third state visit to France by a Thai monarch, following the visits of King Chulalongkorn and King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The ongoing visit is especially significant as it comes 340 years after the first contact between Thailand and France in 1685 and coincides with the 170th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1856. The visit is expected to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two nations.

In a recent episode of the television program 'Tee Tail Krua,' Thai actress Pat Napapa gave a tour of her new luxury home with her husband Pee Chanon. The couple purchased the property after selling their Pattaya residence. Pee wanted his own home and to live closer to Pat's property, and Pat supported the decision to build their own assets. The new home features exceptional details, with light fixtures alone costing 600,000 baht.

Pat addressed rumors that she paid for the house, firmly stating she has never financially supported a man—her maximum contribution being buying clothes for Pee. When asked about Pee's nightly ritual of showing respect to Pat, he confirmed he still does this every evening while she sleeps. He explained that an astrologer told them Pat's zodiac sign overpowered his, so he was advised to show her respect as a remedy. Pat responded with surprise, saying she didn't know this was still happening.

Pee clarified he doesn't feel his dignity is compromised by this practice. He said his requests during these moments vary nightly—sometimes asking for her health, sometimes for them to stay together long, and other blessings depending on the evening. Pat emphasized she never asked him to do anything, believing a willing heart is enough. She expressed concern about the practice but also acknowledged his genuine intentions.

Regarding their newborn daughter, Pat explained the pregnancy came naturally after they stopped trying seriously. After one previous miscarriage and a break from attempting conception, she unexpectedly became pregnant during a relaxed period. When they learned it was a girl, Pee's first request was to get Pat's tattoo retouched and darkened—jokingly suggesting it would intimidate future suitors.

Concerning parenting approaches, Pat stated she will not use physical punishment, but made one clear request to Pee: to avoid the phrase 'his child, our child' when disciplining. She expressed fear that unconscious bias might lead to unequal treatment between them. Pat insisted on consistent parenting without singling out the child as belonging more to one parent than the other.

Pat revealed her daughter's real name is Napapat, matching Pat's own name, with the father agreeing the child will use her mother's surname. The couple aims to co-parent together from the start, having discussed their approach to avoid conflicts.

ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong suggested during a Facebook live session that a world title clash between Yodkhao and Tiger Kim from the PK Saenchai Muaythai Gym could happen if both fighters win their respective upcoming bouts. Sityodtong stated he has already spoken with Sia Khak, the gym's head coach, and asked both Yodkhao and Tiger Kim about their interest in facing each other for the world championship. "It may seem unusual to Thai sensibilities, but remember this is professional sports—such scenarios are certainly possible," Sityodtong explained. Sia Khak responded via Facebook, saying he will follow whatever Sityodtong decides, adding that his focus is on the promotion that allows everyone to escape poverty, and that they operate as professionals. Yodkhao is scheduled to challenge current ONE Muaythai World Champion Rambo Leklek Phajenliboon in the bantamweight division (135-145 lbs) at The Inner Circle 30, taking place at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra) on September 11. Meanwhile, Tiger Kim Pong Suparnn is set to face former ONE Muaythai World Champion Nabil Anane in the bantamweight division at The Inner Circle 25 on August 7.

Frustrated with law enforcement's inability to tackle crime, a mysterious man in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico, has taken matters into his own hands, earning the nickname "Batman of Lagos de Moreno" from residents. The vigilante restrains suspected motorcycle thieves with duct tape and binds them to electrical poles, then leaves them for police to apprehend.

The vigilante's operations began in mid-June, with the first suspect discovered on June 13 bound to a pole with the word "thief" written on his forehead. A motorcycle believed to be stolen was found nearby. However, this was not an isolated incident—police have since discovered at least four more suspected motorcycle thieves bound to poles in the same manner, bringing the total to five suspects.

While many believe a single mysterious man is responsible, local authorities suspect the acts may be carried out by a vigilante group rather than one individual. However, no concrete evidence has confirmed this theory. Complicating matters further, all five bound suspects have refused to provide information identifying their captor, forcing authorities to intensify their investigation.

Juan Pablo Hernández, Jalisco's public security secretary, stated that authorities are urgently investigating to identify the perpetrator. He emphasized that all five bound men are considered crime victims under law until investigations conclude. He warned the public against taking the law into their own hands, regardless of good intentions, as criminal prosecution is the responsibility of the judicial system.

The case has ignited fierce online debate in Mexico, with social media users divided into two camps: some view the vigilante as accomplishing what police cannot, while others argue that self-administered punishment violates the rule of law and could escalate to future violence.

Actress Karissa Springkett is now engaged after boyfriend Ken Chongsuwat surprised her with a marriage proposal while hiking together in America. The actress posted special photos from the moment and humorously captioned them "on a boring day," while sharing her emotional reaction to finally being ready and saying yes to his proposal.

In her emotional post, Karissa expressed her gratitude, writing: "Thank you for choosing me and for loving me the way you do. Keeping this to ourselves wasn't easy, but we wanted to hold onto this little bubble of happiness for a while before sharing it with all of you." She continued, "The most beautiful part of all of this is knowing that I get to call you my family, forever."

The actress also followed up with another post declaring her commitment, saying if she's going to love, she loves completely. She thanked Ken for being the gentlest and for helping her reignite the fire in her life. Karissa expressed her excitement about finally receiving a marriage proposal and joked about growing up to this moment. Well-wishers are now waiting to hear when the couple will set their wedding date.

The King and Queen of Thailand, accompanied by Princess Siriwannavari Nariruattana, attended a formal state banquet at the French President's residence on June 29, 2025, at 8:11 p.m. Paris time. They traveled by royal motorcade from their accommodation at Le Meurice Hotel in Paris to the Élysée Palace for the state banquet hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.

Upon arrival, the royal party passed through an honor guard. President Macron and his wife greeted them at the entrance, where an official photocall took place. President Macron presented the King with the Legion of Honor, Grand Cross, and the Queen with the National Order of Merit, Grand Cross. The royal party then proceeded to the ballroom for the formal state dinner.

During the banquet, President Macron delivered a speech welcoming the Thai royal visit and emphasizing the strengthening of long-standing Franco-Thai relations. The King responded with remarks of his own. Following the conclusion of the state banquet, the King, Queen, and Princess Siriwannavari departed by royal motorcade and returned to Le Meurice Hotel.