Dr. Jetsada Bunyavongsirot, deputy director of primary care at Maha Rachachon Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima, posted on Facebook explaining warning signs of breast cancer. He stressed that not feeling a lump does not mean you don't have breast cancer. Some types of breast cancer, especially inflammatory breast cancer, may begin with red, swollen, hot skin or an orange-peel-like appearance rather than a distinct lump. If one breast changes noticeably from before, don't wait—months of watching could delay critical diagnosis.

Seven key warning signs to watch for:

1. Dimpled, puckered, or wrinkled skin: If breast skin shows dimpling as if pulled from inside, especially visible when raising your arm, or if the breast shape becomes distorted, seek examination immediately. Deep abnormal tissue may pull on the fascia and skin even if you can't feel a distinct lump.

2. Thickened skin with prominent pores resembling orange peel (Peau d'orange): This occurs when lymphatic drainage beneath the skin becomes blocked, causing fluid to accumulate in the breast. This is a key sign of inflammatory breast cancer, which often has no palpable lump.

3. Red, swollen, hot, or rapidly enlarging breast on one side: While redness doesn't always indicate cancer—it could be infection or ordinary inflammation—widespread redness, heat, heaviness, swelling, or rapid size changes within weeks, especially in non-breastfeeding women, warrant immediate examination. Inflammatory breast cancer can mimic ordinary inflammation, and if it doesn't improve with infection treatment, it should not be ignored.

4. Newly inverted nipple: If a previously protruding nipple is drawn inward, tilts, changes shape, or shows skin tightening around it, see a doctor. Abnormal tissue may be pulling on milk ducts or tissue from inside.

5. Rash, redness, peeling, or non-healing sores on the nipple: Nipple rash may be simple allergic dermatitis or eczema, but if it starts on one nipple only, peels in flakes, itches, burns, has clear discharge, or doesn't heal with treatment, watch for Paget's disease of the nipple—a type of breast cancer affecting the nipple area. Don't apply cream repeatedly for months without knowing the cause.

6. Spontaneous fluid or blood discharge from the nipple: While milk during pregnancy or breastfeeding is normal, spontaneous discharge without squeezing—especially from a single duct on one side, clear like water, or blood-tinged—requires examination. Abnormalities may exist within milk ducts and be invisible from outside.

7. One breast changing in size, shape, or feeling abnormally heavy: Slight asymmetry is normal, but rapid enlargement, shape change, or noticeably increased weight, firmness, or tightness on one side should be investigated—don't blame it solely on weight gain or hormones, especially if accompanied by skin redness, thickening, nipple changes, or lumps under the armpit.

If you notice changes, document them by photographing in consistent lighting and angles to track any progression.

On July 6, Prime Minister's Advisor Wan Muhammad Nor Matha addressed the BRN peace secretariat's July 5 statement, which attributed ongoing unrest in Pattani to increased Thai military operations. He noted the timing coincides with PM Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister's planned visit to Malaysia on July 9-10 to meet Malaysian leaders and consult with Thailand's peace dialogue team.

Thailand is preparing talks with dissidents in the region with Malaysia serving as facilitator. Discussions began in June and will resume with a major meeting in September. Current and emerging issues in the area will be raised as additional discussion points between Thai government representatives and opposition groups, primarily the BRN.

When asked if these developments would derail talks, Nor stated that preliminary-level representatives reported positive momentum and expects September discussions to conclude well after a two-year hiatus. He acknowledged uncertainty about which BRN faction issued the statement but noted that many sides view dialogue as essential to resolving the problem. Thailand doesn't object to talks but must address citizen grievances alongside negotiations. He expressed confidence that talks should yield good news.

Regarding the Saudi Consulate General in Jeddah's initiative bringing Thai students from western Saudi Arabia for training and meetings with Thai agencies on halal and strategic industries, Nor explained the program mostly recruits students from southern border provinces to enhance life skills and vocational knowledge aligned with Thai social context, emphasizing exchange with public and private agencies serving Thai Muslim communities to inspire participants.

BANGKOK: In addition to a national digital TV broadcast streaming platform, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to develop a national digital radio and audio platform to bridge the radio broadcasting gap and promote automated emergency and disaster alerts nationwide.

Bangkok Mass Transit System (BEM) is organizing the 18th edition of "BEM Helps Students Conquer TCAS," a comprehensive tutoring program designed to turn students' weaknesses into strengths on the TGAT exam. The event transforms Samyan Mitrtown Hall into a knowledge center on Saturday, August 8, 2025, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Three top tutors from We By The Brain will lead in-depth sessions on all three TGAT sections: TGAT 1 (English Communication) with Dr. Somita Muat Thong, TGAT 2 (Logical Reasoning) with Wishet Kee Sukhaphand, and TGAT 3 (Work Competency) with Surachet Pichit Pongsophae. The program also features university pathway guidance, an inspirational talk from KruDew (Chaitawat Manochaicharoenkul) of KruDew English, a mini concert, games, and activity booths from sponsors.

High school students can register now via QR Code or https://line.me/R/ti/p/@413ljgvl. For updates, follow TCAS by BEM on Facebook and TikTok.

The Finance Ministry announced on July 6, 2024, through Winit Wisetsuwannaphoomi, director of the Office of Fiscal Economics, that the Public Welfare Committee for Grassroots Economy and Society held its eighth meeting of 2024. The committee approved results from the state welfare card registration program for 2024, including expansion of target groups. An additional 5,383,393 vulnerable individuals without existing welfare cards, identified during the Interior Ministry's field registration between June 4-21, 2024, will now enter the eligibility verification process.

For the 2024 program screening, income earners who claim parental care deductions will no longer be automatically disqualified from welfare benefits. The Ministry also incorporated recommendations from the Bank of Thailand regarding the 100,000-baht total credit limit criteria, now excluding agricultural credit. Agricultural lending differs from standard credit as it operates seasonally and sometimes provides disaster relief, making it an unreliable indicator of financial capacity or asset status.

The Finance Ministry is considering allowing current welfare card holders who fail to qualify for the 2024 program to access the Thailand Helping Thais Plus (60/40) initiative for two months (August 1 - September 30, 2024), since they were ineligible during the previous registration period. The Cabinet will review these revisions before the official results announcement scheduled for July 17, 2024.