Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali has spoken about his move to Tottenham Hotspur following the club-record transfer. Tonali revealed that contrary to rumors of interest from four or five clubs, only Spurs actually approached him.

Tottenham's star signing, the 26-year-old from Newcastle United, joined on a deal worth up to £100 million, setting a new club transfer record. His contract runs through June 2028.

After three seasons at Newcastle, Tonali decided to make the move to London. Spurs had to work hard after their initial £80 million bid was rejected before eventually reaching an agreement worth £92.5 million upfront with £7.5 million in additional add-ons.

Tonali told BBC that he is delighted to be here, and that despite the rumors of other clubs' interest, Tottenham was his only choice.

"I had a conversation with Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou that lasted almost two hours, discussing the club, the fans, the stadium, and our team's vision. It felt like magic. I knew immediately I had to sign for Spurs. I've played against them before and have always been impressed by the incredible atmosphere from the fans. I can't wait to start the new season," Tonali said.

Tonali is Tottenham's latest signing, following Matheus Nunes' recent arrival from West Ham for £85 million, marking a major strengthening of Postecoglou's squad ahead of the new season.

A 61-year-old ride-hailing driver named Suphachai is demanding justice after being severely beaten by five Myanmar passengers who refused to pay their fare and left him permanently blind. The assault occurred on April 12, but the case remains stalled with no progress. Suphachai explained that he picked up the five passengers from Mochit, with one able to speak Thai clearly. They agreed to use an expressway route with an additional 50-baht service fee. Upon reaching a hotel in Samut Prakan province, the passengers refused to pay the 770-baht fare, claiming the app showed only 720 baht. Despite his explanation about the expressway surcharge, the group attacked him violently until he lost consciousness, and he received no payment whatsoever. He regained consciousness at the hospital after being contacted by police, who said they had checked the suspects' accommodation and obtained passport information. However, when Suphachai requested further investigation, police showed reluctance. After his hospital discharge, he attempted to give a statement, but officers claimed they didn't have the suspects' address, creating confusion about their work. The injuries have caused complete blindness in his right eye, along with headaches, brain bleeding, and constant tears, preventing him from working as a driver anymore.

Ekaphop Luangprasert stated that Suphachai's condition is severe, involving bleeding in the brain membrane, a fractured right eye socket, and permanent blindness. Saiymat Tongrot organization plans to personally take Suphachai to meet the police station commander to expedite the case, believing CCTV footage from the hotel area exists. They are calling for authorities to quickly prosecute the foreign suspects responsible for destroying a Thai citizen's life over a mere 50-baht dispute.

Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company, a key business of the Poolphol group, is advancing its corporate social responsibility and sustainable development commitments by partnering with SCG Packaging Public Company Limited (SCGP) to launch the "Green Library: From Boxes to Books" project under the concept "Poolphol Shares Paper, Creating a Learning World." The initiative promotes paper sorting and recycling through a 100% closed-loop recycling process, transforming used paper into eco-friendly furniture including tables, chairs, bookshelves, and library equipment. The six-month project targets collecting 60,000 kilograms of used paper per library, with plans to deliver two green libraries—at Wat Sri Kongkaram School and Wat Khlong Morn School—by 2025.

The project is built on circular economy principles, elevating used paper from waste to a resource that creates new value for society. Through SCGP's recycling innovation, paper can be efficiently reused, reducing waste volume, conserving new resources, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions—supporting the low-carbon society and Net Zero goals.

Petch Wanglee, Managing Director of Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company, stated: "We believe sustainability requires participation from everyone. The Green Library project represents our commitment to linking collaboration between group companies, employees, and the public to transform used paper into new value for society, creating learning spaces for youth. We hope this project will not only reduce environmental impact but inspire people to recognize the value of resourceful consumption and build a better future for communities and young people."

Peerpong Thepwarin, Recycling Solutions Manager and Acting Recycling Materials Management Director at SCGP, said: "SCGP aims to leverage recycling expertise and innovation to elevate used paper into new value through circular economy principles, transforming it into strong, safe, and environmentally friendly furniture for libraries and youth learning spaces. This collaboration demonstrates that innovation achieves maximum value when connected with multi-sector cooperation, extending resource benefits to the environment, education, and communities long-term."

Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company will coordinate with group companies, employees, and stakeholders to collect used paper for SCGP's recycling process, while expanding public participation through installation of recycling collection boxes in leading economic zones and shopping centers, including Future Park Rangsit and Sathhorn Complex, to promote waste separation at the source and encourage resource conservation.

A four-year-old female stray dog named Mae Khao has become a beloved figure in Nakhon Nayok City, sleeping outside a convenience store at the municipal fresh market on Chaiyaphan Road. Nearly everyone in the neighborhood knows her. Mae Khao previously made headlines for regularly accompanying police trainees to their dormitory. Her daily routine includes playing with street vendors along the footpath in the morning, resting at the convenience store in the afternoon, and sheltering inside during storms. Local residents bring her food and fresh milk each evening. However, on days when her meal arrives late and she gets hungry, Mae Khao has developed a clever solution: she picks up discarded receipts and paper scraps left by customers at the store and trades them with nearby residents in exchange for food. Residents who visit the store find Mae Khao sleeping at the entrance and regularly stop to take photos and play with her.

Mukdahan Provincial Police held a progress meeting on the case of an 11-year-old boy whose vehicle struck a group of monks on an alms walk, resulting in 10 deaths and numerous injuries. Deputy Commander Ammnat Hanchana reported that investigators have interviewed 28 witnesses, including eyewitnesses and people in the vicinity, while collecting evidence from security cameras, forensic analysis, and witness statements.

The investigation is divided into two main tracks: charges against the child driver and charges against his parents. The boy remains unable to participate in formal questioning because he is undergoing treatment at Phra Sai Maha Bodhi Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani Province, pending medical and professional team assessments of his psychological readiness for police interrogation.

Investigators are gathering evidence to determine if the parents violated the Child Protection Act through negligence, or face other charges. Key questions include how the child accessed the vehicle, who taught him to drive, and whether anyone allowed him access to the car and keys.

A major obstacle in the investigation is the inability to interview the child, as both he and his mother remain severely affected by the incident. So far, investigators have only been able to interview the child's grandparents. All information must be corroborated with other evidence before conclusions can be drawn about liability.

MP Phawut Pongwittayapanu underwent questioning by Thailand's Special Cases Investigation Department (DSI) for over three hours on July 6, 2026. He stated he could answer many questions about the source of funds in his accounts, backed by documentation. However, DSI had additional questions regarding other individuals involved, requiring him to return with further documents and information.

Regarding the 28 million baht in circulation, Phawut insisted the money did not come from illegal activities but declined to reveal details due to the ongoing case. He explained it related to forex trading conducted over 1-2 years with periodic income flows, ultimately admitting he suffered losses from his investments. When asked about companies named in the DSI investigation, he said he is no longer an executive at those firms and doesn't recognize some of them, promising to verify the information.

Concerning the France trip with a broker group, Phawut clarified it was a rewards redemption from product purchases, not a business trip, and he never solicited the public to invest in forex trading. While videos of his statements were circulated, he maintained they were personal investment experiences, not promotional material, and he received no benefits from the broker company.

Phawut expressed relief after the interrogation, noting he had wanted to meet with DSI earlier but had prior parliamentary commitments. He reiterated he has no connection to pyramid schemes or fraudulent networks, his current status is witness not suspect, and the funds came from legitimate sources unrelated to scams.