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National

Thai Youth Showcase Marine Conservation Innovations

PTTEP awarded 1.05 million baht in prizes to 190 student innovations protecting and preserving Thailand's marine resources in the fourth "Ocean for Life" competition, with winning projects ranging from rubber-based boat bumpers to AI-powere

Thai Youth Showcase Marine Conservation Innovations
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PTTEP (PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited) announced the results and awarded prizes for the 4th Marine Resource Conservation Innovation Competition under the concept "Ocean for Life" (Ocean for Life) within the PTTEP Teenergy project's 10th year, totaling 1,050,000 baht. The competition selected works from vocational and undergraduate students, with 190 total entries submitted from 43 educational institutions nationwide.

Competition results across three categories:

Protect (Protecting marine areas from various threats): Grand Prize winner is a rubber-based boat collision bumper innovation by the SRTC Love the Sea team from Surat Thani Technical College. First Runner-up is a warning device to alert marine mammals away from fishing equipment by the Bok Chiang team from Kasetsart University. Second Runner-up is an oil-decomposing biofilm floating buoy innovation by the Bio Synergy team from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. Two Consolation Prizes went to LEK & SPICE team from Prince of Songkla University, Surat Thani Campus, and the "I Am a Dugong" biodegradable bead innovation team from Mahidol University.

Preserve (Conservation and restoration of marine and coastal resources): Grand Prize winner is a turtle wave energy generator by the Bo So Design team from Chulalongkorn University. First Runner-up is SeaGuard, a seagrass conservation device for sustainable carbon sequestration, by Seagrass SeaGuard team from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. Second Runner-up is CarbonCap, an AI-powered blue carbon monitoring system for mangrove forests, by the CarbonCap team from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. Two Consolation Prizes were awarded to the Trawltle team and Coral Blue Matrix team, both from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi.

Provide (Creating opportunities for community economic development): Grand Prize winner is an intelligent feeding platform for sustainable marine aquaculture by the Ahwang Rangwang team from Kasetsart University. First Runner-up is BlueLoop's chitosan-degradable fishing net innovation addressing ghost nets in the Gulf of Thailand from Chulalongkorn University. Second Runner-up is Beyond Pollen's artificial pollen made from Thai marine fish resources as an alternative bee feed, by teams from Phayao, Chiang Mai, and Yala Rajabhat Universities. Two Consolation Prizes went to the Bio-Jelly Boom team from Srinakharinwirot University and the Para Marine team from Prince of Songkla University.

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Police

Famous Football Commentator Arrested For Illegal Gambling Promotion

Popular football commentator Jaruwat "Waow" Prib-hai was arrested at a Bangkok condo for promoting illegal online gambling through TikTok livestreams, where he earned 50,000 baht monthly luring followers to betting sites.

Famous Football Commentator Arrested For Illegal Gambling Promotion
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Cyber police arrested Jaruwat Prib Wai, a prominent football commentator known as "Wao", at a condominium in central Bangkok for livestreaming football analysis and inviting people to gamble online. He admitted to receiving 50,000 baht per month in compensation. On July 7, 2569, Lt. Gen. Surpol Prembut, commander of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, led investigation officers with criminal court search warrant 489/2569 dated July 6 to search a condominium room in Samsen Nok sub-district, Huay Kwang district, before arresting Mr. Jaruwat Prib Wai, 44 years old, and seizing a notebook computer and iPad.

The cyber investigation unit discovered a TikTok account named "Jeaelooknang Wao77Daow" with over 5,329 followers and clips receiving up to 14,800 likes. The account featured videos and livestreams where he posed as an expert analyst, providing precise football match predictions and betting outcomes. Once he built a fan following, he would promote online gambling platforms via Line ID and websites. Investigation found the Line group linked to two major online gambling websites (ufafat11.com and member2.ufa747.farm), encouraging members to register with promotional incentives. New members depositing 300 to 2,000 baht received complimentary sports merchandise including shirts, bags, water glasses, and caps.

During the search, Jaruwat was resting after livestreaming the World Cup Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium. Upon questioning, he confessed to being hired for 50,000 baht monthly and had worked for two months. Authorities initially charged him with unlicensed gambling promotion and violations of the Gambling Act, with the case forwarded to the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau for further legal proceedings.

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National

Obstetrician Warns Women Against Uterine Supplements

An obstetrician warns women against taking supplements marketed for uterine health, cautioning that excessive consumption raises the risk of endometrial cancer.

Obstetrician Warns Women Against Uterine Supplements
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Women should be cautious, warns an obstetrician, as the uterus does not need nutritional supplements. Any medication or supplement marketed with claims to nourish the uterus should be disregarded entirely. Avoid overconsumption, as it raises the risk of endometrial cancer.

In an era when many people are increasingly focused on self-care—not just through exercise and diet alone, some face time constraints or want quick results, leading them to turn to supplements for help. Women today are particularly exposed to a vast array of supplement options, but it is essential to research carefully and be cautious, as choosing the wrong products can have lasting effects on health.

Dr. Pawina Hunchana, an obstetrician, posted on Facebook warning about women's supplements, with a message from her team stating: The uterus does not need supplements. Any medication or supplement advertised as having uterine-nourishing or women's health benefits should be completely disregarded. Do not overconsume such products—endometrial cancer actually thrives on them. These products are essentially feeding it.

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National

Lawmaker Calls For Abolishing Internal Security Agency

Lawmaker Wan Nor proposes dissolving the Internal Security Operations Command, calling it redundant with overlapping functions and citing its controversial shooting of MPs as its only notable recent activity, urging the budget be redirected

Lawmaker Calls For Abolishing Internal Security Agency
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At a parliamentary committee meeting on July 7, 2025 to consider the 2570 fiscal year budget bill, Wan Muhammad Nor Mata of the Prachahat Party criticized the Internal Security Command (ISOC), stating its operations clearly duplicate work done by other agencies and should be abolished. He noted that the agency had minimal functions before 2006 but expanded significantly after the coup, with redundant mandates overlapping with the National Security Council and Royal Thai Police.

Nor questioned whether ISOC's billions in annual spending over many years represents good value, given limited tangible achievements. He argued that the only recent notable action was the shooting of MPs months earlier, and questioned whether such operations are even ISOC's responsibility. "If we talk about accomplishments, there's only one thing—shooting MPs," he said, noting that ISOC vehicles, weapons, and personnel are now involved in court cases.

Nor proposed reallocating ISOC's budget to help impoverished citizens rather than maintaining redundant structures. He called on the National Security Council secretary-general to audit ISOC's spending and personnel numbers since 2006, evaluate actual benefits against costs, and determine whether other agencies could perform ISOC's functions. "If it's unnecessary, don't hesitate to cut it," he urged, arguing the savings should benefit the poor.

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National

CP Launches Platform to Boost Thai Farmers and SMEs

CP Group launches a "Platform of Opportunity" connecting Thai farmers and SMEs with modern retail partners through business matching and knowledge development in standards, branding, and logistics at an event in Khon Kaen on July 1.

CP Launches Platform to Boost Thai Farmers and SMEs
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CP Group is advancing its "Platform of Opportunity" initiative in partnership with Thailand's chambers of commerce and modern trade allies to create an ecosystem that elevates Thai farmers and SMEs toward sustainable modern commerce. On July 1, 2025, at Adelphi Hotel in Khon Kaen, CP Group launched the initiative under the policy direction of Supachai Jiarawanont, senior vice president of CP Group. The group coordinated with affiliated companies including CP Extra, Makro, Lotus, CP Seeding Social Impact, CP All, Seven-Eleven management, and CPRam, alongside the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Chambers of Commerce Federation, the Department of Internal Trade, and modern trade partners to host "Big Match AGRI-Connext @ Khon Kaen." The event creates a forum connecting farmers, SME operators, and community enterprises to modern retail markets through business matchmaking and knowledge building in product standards, branding, marketing, logistics, and AI—designed to enhance competitiveness and strengthen the grassroots economy sustainably.

Piyawat Thitasatthaworn, managing director and vice chair of CP All and chair of the Thai Chamber of Commerce's business matchmaking committee, stated that the event embodies the Chamber's "Unlocking New Growth" policy, which promotes public-private cooperation to elevate Thai entrepreneurs and foster economic growth aligned with national development direction. "Thai entrepreneurs need more than just a market—they need partners to build long-term competitive capacity. Linking government, private sector, and modern trade networks, with Seven-Eleven as a key distribution channel for SME products and farm output to consumers, creates an ecosystem where small operators genuinely thrive. As farmers and SMEs grow, the grassroots economy strengthens, and the national economy grows together."

Beyond business matchmaking with seven modern trade partners, the event featured seminars on preparing for modern retail channels, agricultural market trends, production capability enhancement and farm management, and leveraging the Department of Internal Trade's standards-based market mechanisms to comprehensively boost Thai business competitiveness.

CP Group's "Platform of Opportunity" is not merely a sales channel but a mechanism linking knowledge, technology, production standards, marketing, and partner networks to help farmers and SMEs grow within their potential and compete sustainably in the modern marketplace.

Siriporn Deetsing, CEO of CP Extra's Sustainability and Corporate Communications unit and chair of the Thai Chambers of Commerce Federation's modern agriculture business matchmaking subcommittee, noted that the event transcends a business matchmaking forum—it is a critical space connecting farmers, operators, buyers, government, and the private sector to create new opportunities for Thai agriculture. It aims to build networks and partner linkages to provide producers and operators market access, while building consumer insight knowledge so farmers can develop products matching market demand and generate sustainable income growth.

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Police

Police Enforce Transparency Standards at Checkpoints

Thailand's police spokesman emphasized that all traffic checkpoints must operate transparently with clear signage, body cameras, and complaint hotlines to prevent misconduct and ensure public convenience during enforcement operations.

Police Enforce Transparency Standards at Checkpoints
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Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairongpiphat Pivatphan, national police spokesman, inspected traffic enforcement checkpoints in Phetchaburi province on July 7, 2026 to monitor compliance with police directives.

He stated that all checkpoints must receive approval from provincial police commanders and be evaluated for appropriateness without causing excessive disruption to traffic or public inconvenience.

Standard checkpoints must be divided into five operational zones with advance warning signs, checkpoint commander identification, approving officer details, complaint hotline numbers, and QR codes for public performance evaluation. All officers must wear body cameras, and checkpoint surveillance footage must be retained for at least 20 days for retrospective review.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairongpiphat clarified that checkpoints exist to prevent and suppress crime, intercept dangerous incidents, and reduce drunk-driving accidents—not to create public hardship. He acknowledged that some officers may occasionally misbehave but assured wrongdoers will face both disciplinary and criminal prosecution.

Regarding social media posts sharing checkpoint locations, he noted that safety awareness campaigns are acceptable, but deliberately helping offenders evade checkpoints may constitute supporting illegal activity.

He advised the public to verify checkpoints display complete information, require officers to identify themselves and explain inspection reasons, and demand courteous conduct. Complaints can be filed via numbers posted at checkpoints, QR code scanning, or the 24-hour hotline 1599.

The National Police Commander has issued two directives requiring all supervisory levels to randomly inspect checkpoint operations. The Internal Affairs Department conducts additional oversight and reports monthly findings to ensure compliance and prompt correction of deficiencies.

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Police

House Fire Destroys Unit While Owner Away At Doctor

A house fire in Bangkok's Thonburi district destroyed one shop unit while the owner was at a doctor's appointment; her paralyzed brother escaped safely after noticing sparks from an electrical outlet before flames spread rapidly.

House Fire Destroys Unit While Owner Away At Doctor
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On July 7, 2025, Bukkhalow Police Station received a report of a fire in a residential unit along Soi Charoen Nakorn 63 (Soi Wat Bukkhalow) on Charoen Nakorn Road in Thonburi district, Bangkok. Firefighters and rescue teams from Talat Phlu Station, along with volunteers from Po Teg Tung Foundation and civil defense units, responded to extinguish the blaze at the multi-unit commercial building.

Officers found flames and heavy smoke billowing from the ground floor of the building before the fire spread rapidly throughout the space. Firefighters deployed water hoses and brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes.

According to investigation, house owner Ms. Duangjai Riyawong, 65, had gone to see a doctor when neighbors called to alert her that her home was on fire. She arrived to find the fire already raging.

Ms. Riyawong explained that her brother, who suffers from cerebral vascular disease causing paralysis, was present during the incident. Despite his condition, he was able to help himself and escaped the building in time without any injuries.

Her brother reported that before the fire spread, he noticed sparks flying from an electrical outlet on the ground floor of the house. However, it remains unclear which specific outlet caused the fire.

Police have not yet determined the cause of the fire. They will coordinate with forensic experts and relevant agencies to conduct a thorough investigation. The fire scene has been cordoned off for safety, and unauthorized persons are prohibited from entering the building.

Initial damage assessment shows one unit severely damaged, with all contents destroyed inside the house. The total value of damages is still being evaluated by officials.

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National

Chiang Mai University Empowers Youth With AI For Local Development

Chiang Mai University is supporting young leaders in Tak Province to use AI technology for developing local areas into future cities through the Young Public and Private Collaboration project. The initiative combines AI with data analysis a

Chiang Mai University Empowers Youth With AI For Local Development
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On July 7, Chiang Mai University's College of Lifelong Learning advanced its lifelong learning mission to promote national development through the Young Public and Private Collaboration (YPC) project in Tak Province. The initiative aims to equip emerging leaders with artificial intelligence skills combined with empirical data analysis and multi-sector participation to co-design strategic plans and development approaches aligned with provincial context and actionable on the ground.

The project serves as an integration platform for collaboration among government, private sector, education, and networks of young professionals in Tak Province. Participants jointly analyzed regional strengths and challenges including border trade, high-value agriculture, tourism, local goods and resources, as well as quality of life and long-term urban development before collectively determining development directions based on real data and stakeholder input.

Chiang Mai University's College of Lifelong Learning designed the learning process and transferred knowledge on AI application to support data discovery, analysis, and synthesis for strategic planning. The focus emphasized using technology as a tool to enhance decision-making efficiency while maintaining human verification and data validation, ensuring policy proposals and plans are accurate, contextually appropriate, and practically implementable.

Project participants jointly developed concepts and initiatives to advance Tak Province across multiple dimensions, including adding value to agricultural and geographical indication products, developing tourism potential, linking border trade and logistics systems, and creating collaboration mechanisms among young professionals, government, private sector, and educational institutions to drive learning-derived proposals into regional implementation.

Beyond AI knowledge and skills development, the project established collaboration networks among young civil servants, young entrepreneurs, and partner organizations in Tak Province, creating spaces for information and experience exchange among practitioners—a critical factor in designing policies and development projects responsive to public needs and regional economic growth.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pichayalak Pichayakul, Deputy Director of Chiang Mai University's College of Lifelong Learning, stated that AI is an important tool enabling faster and more comprehensive data discovery and analysis. However, quality strategic planning requires human review and data verification to ensure proposals are accurate, contextually appropriate, and practically beneficial.

The project's significance extends beyond participant capacity development to establishing a model for area development that integrates knowledge, technology, and multi-sector collaboration, ensuring urban development direction is grounded in data and stakeholder participation—a crucial approach to strengthening local capacity and advancing sustainable national development. Based on Tak Province's success, Chiang Mai University has expanded the initiative further.

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Tourism

Khao Kheow Zoo Celebrates Moo Deng's Second Birthday

Khao Kheow Open Zoo celebrates pygmy hippo superstar Moo Deng's second birthday July 10-12 with the grand opening of a new Hippo Village exhibit, offering free admission for children and seniors.

Khao Kheow Zoo Celebrates Moo Deng's Second Birthday
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo will host a three-day celebration titled "Moo Deng HAPPY Deng DAY" from July 10–12 to mark the second birthday of the globe-trotting pygmy hippopotamus. The event will also unveil Hippo Village, a newly developed exhibition and habitat designed to enhance animal welfare and visitor education.

Zoo director Narongwit Chodchoi announced the festivities will feature birthday singing and a special cake presentation on July 10, along with meet-and-greets with zoo staff and animal keepers. Throughout the three days, visitors can enjoy wildlife mascot parades, game booths, an exhibition on the Hippo Village project, birthday card-writing stations, and exclusive Moo Deng merchandise alongside local Chonburi OTOP products.

Children 12 and under, visitors no taller than 135 centimeters, and adults aged 60 and over will receive free admission during the celebration period, though vehicle entrance fees will still apply.

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Regional

Rare Bridal Veil Mushroom Spotted in Phayao Forest

A rare bridal veil stinkhorn mushroom with an elegant white lace-like veil appeared in a Phayao forest village, attracting locals to photograph the unusual fungus that smells like rotting flesh and withers within hours.

Rare Bridal Veil Mushroom Spotted in Phayao Forest
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Villagers in Dok Khamtai district of Phayao were surprised after a rare bridal veil stinkhorn mushroom emerged on the forest floor at the edge of their village, prompting many residents to photograph the unusual fungus, which is only occasionally seen.

The mushroom, known in Thai as hed rang rae, is also commonly called the bridal mushroom, bamboo pith mushroom or skirt mushroom because of its distinctive appearance. It features a brownish-green conical cap and a delicate white net-like veil hanging around its stalk, resembling a bride's lace dress.

Despite its elegant appearance, the mushroom produces a strong odour similar to rotting flesh. The smell is a natural adaptation that attracts flies and other insects, which feed on the slimy coating covering the cap and help disperse its spores.

The bridal veil stinkhorn typically grows in damp environments, including bamboo forests, mixed deciduous forests, orchards and areas covered with decaying leaves and rotting wood. It is most commonly found during the rainy season, from May to October.

The fungus has a very short lifespan. Its lace-like veil unfurls within hours before the mushroom quickly withers, making sightings rare and adding to its reputation as one of Thailand's more remarkable natural wonders.

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National

NASA Planned Moon Soccer Ball Launch If US Won World Cup

NASA planned to send a World Cup soccer ball to the moon if the US won the 2026 tournament, but the dream ended when America lost to Belgium 1-4 in the Round of 16.

NASA Planned Moon Soccer Ball Launch If US Won World Cup
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According to Space.com, NASA had planned to send a soccer ball from the 2026 FIFA World Cup to the moon if the United States won the championship. However, that dream came to an end before the Round of 16 match between the US and Belgium began.

Before the game kicked off, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said, "This would have been a little push for Team USA. We were aiming to go one step further than Alan Shepard, who played golf on the lunar surface. We would have brought a soccer ball there instead."

This incident occurred in 1971 when Shepard secretly brought two golf balls and a modified golf club aboard the Apollo 14 mission, making him the only NASA astronaut to play golf on the moon. However, the football mission was officially approved by NASA. "I don't yet know which landing vehicle it would have gone on," Isaacman said.

Regardless, the plan appears to have fallen through. The United States lost to Belgium 4-1 in the Round of 16 of the World Cup.

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