Thailand's Unified Special Olympics women's football team made history at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris by advancing to the bronze medal match in Division 1 and defeating Slovakia on penalty kicks after a 4-4 draw in regular time.

Beyond winning third place globally, the Thai women's team received two additional honors: the Unified Team of the Tournament award and the Coach of the Tournament award.

The Special Olympics Unified Football competition gives athletes with intellectual disabilities, called "Special Athletes," the opportunity to compete alongside players without disabilities, known as "Unified Partners," on the same team. This showcases the potential of some of society's most vulnerable individuals with intellectual disabilities and reflects equal cooperation both on and off the field.

The historic Thai women's 7-a-side squad consisted of: Captain Yatika Wachwong (Special Athlete), athletes Gwelin Tammanimu, Piyamad Huayjai, Sirivimol Saetao, Saiyathorn Tinna, goalkeeper Ekjittra Kongtako (all Special Athletes), and Unified Partners Thidatip Panaew, Nattathida Somchat, Nophkao Pornpipat, and Saowphak Naksanit. The coaching staff included Head Coach Chawni Phanlertsai, Coach Kanya Sahari, team physician Dr. Phetai Sophalasilp, team leader Suchuchai Angkabkaew, and Director Dr. Rittirong Intrajinda.

The Unified Football World Cup, held every two years by Special Olympics International, provides opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities while promoting acceptance and social inclusion.

The Thai women's team achieved several historic milestones: it was the only women's football team from the Asia-Pacific region participating, it was the team's first World Cup appearance, and it became one of only three best Unified women's football teams in the world. Additionally, Thailand was the only country to receive two special awards: the Unified Team of the Tournament, recognizing player unity both on and off the field, and the Coach of the Tournament, recognizing the coach's leadership and inspiration.

2026 Unified Football World Cup Paris Results: Women's 7-a-side: 1st Guatemala, 2nd Costa Rica, 3rd Thailand Men's 11-a-side: 1st Libya, 2nd Jamaica, 3rd Paraguay

Paraguay will host the 2028 Unified Football World Cup.

On July 13, at a house in Thung Sanuun Sub-District, Bung Samakkhi District, Kamphaeng Phet Province, relatives gathered in a somber atmosphere to prepare for receiving the body of Kanokthip Srisuk, 31, a beauty salon employee who died in a fire at a beer bar in Ladprao on the night of July 12. A merit-making ceremony is being held at her hometown. Her mother, Chamriang Guantong, 56, who sells papaya salad from a push cart near Thung Sanuun Rattanarom Temple, traveled to Bangkok to retrieve her daughter's body and bring it home for the ritual. The family expects the body to arrive by this evening. According to the victim's Facebook posts made shortly before the incident, she was sitting and drinking with five friends inside the beer bar. Her boyfriend reported they had a quarrel, after which she left with her friends. Around 2 a.m., concerned that she had not returned, he tried contacting her through various means until a foundation finally informed him of her death. The victim had only recently returned to visit home a few months ago and had celebrated her 31st birthday on July 6. Her aunt expressed shock, noting that Aom was a cheerful person who had recently started working at a beauty salon in Bangkok. The family's primary concern is whether the entertainment venue had insurance to cover the victim or its patrons, as they are a poor household with limited means. The family believes she died in the fire, as her body was found inside. Given that the back door was closed, many people may have been trapped and unable to escape.

The Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) is inviting the public, business sector, government agencies, and all website users to share their feedback and suggestions about www.pdpc.or.th through an online survey. This input will be analyzed and used to develop the website into an efficient, user-friendly digital service that better meets the needs of all users across multiple dimensions.

Pol. Col. Surpong Plengkham, Secretary-General of the PDPC, stated that the office prioritizes elevating public services through digital channels. The website www.pdpc.or.th serves as the primary platform for disseminating news, legal information, practice guidelines, knowledge resources, and various services related to the 2019 Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). The site attracts continuous users from the public sector, business sector, government agencies, and various organizations.

Currently, the PDPC website offers comprehensive services including complaint filing under personal data protection law, legal consultation, data breach reporting, PDPC e-learning courses, and much more. It supports equal access to information and government services for all groups.

The website has been developed to accommodate visually impaired users, the elderly, and vulnerable groups through functions that facilitate ease of use, ensuring all can access PDPC information, rights, and services conveniently, accurately, and equally.

"Feedback from every user is valuable because it helps the PDPC develop a website that better serves real-world usage needs—from information access and search convenience to speed of use and user-friendly design for all groups," the Secretary-General noted.

He added that this feedback initiative is part of Thailand's digital-era public service development strategy, which emphasizes listening to citizens and implementing concrete service improvements based on user suggestions. The goal is to make the PDPC website a comprehensive, efficient, and modern hub for personal data protection information that serves all users.

The PDPC invites the public to complete the survey about www.pdpc.or.th, which takes approximately 5 minutes. The survey is open from today through July 20, 2026, at https://forms.gle/LNaQKXnVyNUPhjHc9

Anne Book has clarified her announcement to sell a property, expressing pride in her 16-year-old son Teekhaya, who is launching a startup with interests in economics and finance after competing in international competitions. She emphasized that she is not protective about her son's romantic life because she raised him to be a gentleman, though he currently has no girlfriend. She also revealed that her son has told her his ideal partner should be 80% as good as his mother.

When asked why many people were surprised by the property sale, Anne Book explained: "It's nothing really. I invested in this property together with a friend, and we planned to build a small retirement community with individual plots of 50-100 square meters each where we could all live together when we retire without bothering our children. It just happened that my friend needed money urgently, so I agreed to sell it for now and rebuild later. It's a house we built together, not just mine alone."

Regarding speculation that she was facing financial problems, Anne Book responded: "People can think whatever they want, but thank you for asking. The truth is my friend needed the money urgently. I said okay, but we also need money—everyone does." She confirmed that the sale price of 2.59 million baht, down from 2.99 million baht, meant she was essentially breaking even on the investment. She added that she was not discouraged by the loss because she previously worked as a real estate agent in Nakhon Nayok and knows how to find affordable land. She said she could save up and rebuild in the future since everyone's needs are different. She also mentioned that although she announced the sale, it has not sold yet because potential buyers felt 100 square meters might be too small, even though the property actually has three bedrooms.

After more than 9 years as a beloved dining destination in the Sukhumvit 23 area, Khun Phra is rolling out a health-focused breakfast menu featuring carefully selected ingredients prepared fresh to order. The new offerings cater to working professionals, health-conscious diners, and anyone wanting to start their day with delicious, nutritious, and energizing food.

Along with its long-standing popular dishes—from boldly flavored Thai food and Chinese noodles to pad Thai, steak, and beloved desserts like ornate taro pudding and mango sticky rice—Khun Phra has introduced a new line of health-focused breakfast items designed for the modern city lifestyle.

The star offering is the Breakfast Set, an affordable spread served with toasted bread, butter, jam, fresh-squeezed orange juice, and hot tea or coffee. Three main options include Set A with fried eggs and sausage for classic breakfast lovers, Set B with an omelet, sausage, and ham highlighting quality protein, and Set C with fried eggs, baked beans, spinach, sausage, and ham—packed with fiber and vitamins for health enthusiasts.

For those seeking premium options, the Salmon Eggs Benedict features omega-3-rich salmon, ideal for health-conscious diners. The menu also includes Asian-style single dishes like roasted pork rice and roasted chicken rice, slow-cooked until tender with quality protein and low sodium.

Signature items include Khun Phra Fried Rice, prepared with fragrant chili paste and topped generously with ham, sausage, chicken leg, and fried egg, plus American Fried Rice packed with the same toppings. The restaurant's original recipe fresh shrimp pad Thai, sold for over 8 years, features chewy noodles, large fresh shrimp, and authentic Thai flavoring beloved by regulars.

Breakfast concludes with fresh mixed fruit, rich in vitamin C, to refresh and balance the body before the day begins. The restaurant maintains a warm, casual atmosphere and strict hygiene standards throughout.

Khun Phra serves as a destination for quality breakfast seekers in the Sukhumvit area, offering dine-in service, delivery via Line and Grab, and catering for organizations. Located in Sukhumvit 23, Bangkok, it opens daily from 6:00 to 10:30 a.m. Phone: 0-83979-9909, Line: Non_ap.

At 1:30 p.m. on July 13, 2024, police from Panasnikhom Station and rescue units from Baan Thung Hiang received reports of a fatal accident on Khlong Muang Road in tambon Tha Boonmee, Ko Samui district, Chachoengsao province. Officers found a blue 10-wheel Isuzu truck (license plate 70-3282, Lopburi) overturned on its driver's side with chicken crates still loaded in the bed. The driver was trapped beneath the vehicle. Rescue teams coordinated with a private excavator and crane to lift the truck while volunteers unloaded chicken crates to reduce weight on the victim. After approximately one hour of operations, rescue workers reached the victim, who was unconscious at the truck's rear. Medical examination revealed the driver had been crushed by the rear wheel and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was later identified as Sommaai, age 47. A nearby shop owner reported that the truck had been parked near a waste bin about 100 meters away. The driver had stepped into the shop to make a purchase, but within seconds the truck rolled downhill on a curved section of road. The driver rushed out trying to catch the truck and stop it, but the vehicle lost control, overturned, and crushed him severely. Udorn Pasangchob, 64, a volunteer rescue worker from Baan Thung Hiang, stated that when they arrived, they found the truck had been parked on the roadside before rolling downhill. The driver attempted to run after it to stop it, but the unexpected incident occurred and the truck veered, overturned, and fatally crushed the driver. Police documented the scene, collected evidence, and forwarded the body for autopsy while conducting a full investigation into the accident.