Thailand's women's volleyball team, ranked 17th globally, finished their 2026 Nations League campaign in Osaka, Japan during week three with a loss to Turkey (ranked 4th) in a 1-3 set match (27-25, 21-25, 19-25, 22-25). Star middle blocker Pimpichaya Kokram led the team with 25 points, including 22 spikes, 2 blocks, and 1 ace, while Taddao Nuk-Chang contributed 12 points and Varisara Seetaleirt added 12 points. Thailand finished the tournament with 3 wins and 9 losses for 12 points, securing a spot in next year's Nations League.

Top Point-Scorers for Thailand VNL 2026: 1. Pimpichaya Kokram: 192 points 2. Sasiphaprorn Chantvisut: 151 points 3. Taddao Nuk-Chang: 129 points 4. Ajcharaphorn Kongkod: 78 points 5. Kaew Kalya Gomulthala: 55 points 6. Varisara Seetaleirt: 54 points 7. Pornporn Koedprachai: 14 points 8. Prapatchaya Ponthama: 13 points 9. Vimlratana Tananathphan: 10 points 10. Nattanica Jaisenai: 5 points 11. Nannapassena Muljackum: 4 points 12. Kanyarat Khunmuang: 3 points 13. Piyanucha Paennoi: 1 point

Thailand's next competition will be the BYD DMI 6th SEA V Cup, with the first leg in Vietnam from July 31 to August 2, 2025, and the second leg in Chiang Mai, Thailand from August 7-9, 2025, before competing in the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan in September 2025.

On July 12, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued its weather forecast for the next 24 hours, warning of heavy rainfall in scattered areas across Thailand. Very heavy rain is expected in parts of the western central region, the east, and the western coast of the south, driven by a strong southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system over northern Vietnam. Residents in these areas are advised to watch for dangers from intense rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which could trigger flash floods and flash flooding, especially in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones.

Waves in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are intensifying. The upper Andaman has wave heights of 2-4 meters, exceeding 4 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman and upper Gulf of Thailand have waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms. Sailors are urged to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the Andaman and upper Gulf should remain ashore through July 15, 2025. Coastal residents on the western shore of the southern region should watch for dangerous waves washing ashore.

Tropical Storm Bavi currently covers Jiangsu Province in China and is expected to weaken into a depression. This storm will not enter Thailand, but those traveling to affected areas should check weather conditions beforehand.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 6 p.m. today to 6 p.m. tomorrow:

Northern Region: 70% thunderstorms with heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, and Tak provinces. Low 23-25°C, high 31-34°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Northeastern Region: 70% thunderstorms with heavy rain in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Low 23-25°C, high 28-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Central Region: 60% thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi provinces. Low 23-25°C, high 31-35°C. Southwest winds 10-25 km/h.

Eastern Region: 60% thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Low 24-28°C, high 30-34°C. Southwest winds 20-40 km/h. Seas 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): 40% thunderstorms with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani provinces. Low 22-27°C, high 32-37°C. From Surat Thani upward: southwest winds 20-40 km/h, seas 1-2 meters offshore and in thunderstorm areas exceeding 2 meters. From Nakhon Si Thammarat downward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, seas 1-2 meters with offshore waves around 2 meters.

The Department of Corrections has released details on the death of inmate Supchai Srisupaksa, who was serving a 23-year, 6-month, 20-day sentence for fraud and had been held at the Bang Khwang Central Prison since March 11, 2016. Upon intake screening, Srisupaksa was found to have high blood pressure, diabetes, and allergies. Prison medical staff provided ongoing care and coordinated treatment with outside hospitals.

On June 25, 2569 (2026), Srisupaksa experienced a sudden health deterioration and was admitted to the emergency room at Phra Nang Klao Hospital. The following day, doctors recommended transfer to the Chest Institute, where he received intensive care from specialist teams. He died on July 12, 2569 at approximately 06:17 from heart failure caused by coronary artery blockage.

Prison officials immediately notified investigating officers and a coroner's team conducted an autopsy on the same day at 09:21. Preliminary examination results were consistent with his critical condition, and family members were fully informed and expressed no doubts regarding the cause of death. The autopsy confirmed the death was from natural causes—specifically coronary artery disease.

The Department of Corrections emphasized its commitment to the health care and basic rights of all inmates, particularly elderly and chronically ill prisoners. Officials stated that Srisupaksa received continuous medical care and monitoring throughout his detention, and all legal procedures were followed when complications arose.

Coach Gianttapong Ratchakraiangkrai, head coach of Thailand's women's volleyball team, praised Turkey for playing at full strength in their final VNL 2026 match held in Osaka, Japan on July 12. Thailand's 17th-ranked team lost to 4th-ranked Turkey, the 2023 world champion and last year's runner-up, 1-3 in sets with scores of 27-25, 21-25, 19-25, and 22-25.

In this match, Pimpichaya Kokram, Thailand's standout middle blocker, delivered an excellent performance with a team-high 25 points, consisting of 22 spikes, 2 blocks, and 1 ace. Taddao Nuekchaeng contributed 12 points, and Warisara Sitaleurt added 12 points. For Turkey, Melissa Vargas led the way with 25 points.

After the match, Coach Gianttapong Ratchakraiangkrai said the team gave their best effort in their final game since they had already achieved their target. He praised Turkey for playing at 100 percent without letting up, noting that this VNL tournament held significant value and meaning for all the athletes.

On July 12, Ms. Rapeeprorn Pohsri, a 33-year-old street sanitation worker for Sai Mai district office, filed a complaint seeking justice after being struck by a white Toyota Altis while cleaning and clearing drainage on a sidewalk. The accident occurred on July 9 around 5:10 a.m. on Chaengwattana Road near a Lotus shopping mall in Bangkok's Sai Mai district.

Rapeeprorn recounted the incident: a white Toyota Altis suddenly struck her from behind with tremendous force as she performed her routine duties, launching her body several meters away. She sustained severe injuries to her knee area, with doctors unable to confirm whether she will fully recover normal walking ability.

Worse than the physical pain, she said, was the driver's response. Rather than stopping immediately to help, the driver continued for over 500 meters before parking near a Big C supermarket on Chaengwattana Road. Security footage showed the passenger opening the door to inspect vehicle damage while the driver remained in the car, showing no intention to check on the victim or return to the scene. To this day, no one has taken responsibility.

Rapeeprorn appealed: "How would you feel if this happened to your family member? I'm asking the driver to take responsibility for their actions."

A coworker who witnessed the incident and rushed to help found Rapeeprorn unconscious on the ground with a swollen head from impact and severe ankle injuries. The coworker confirmed Rapeeprorn was working safely within protocol, wearing a reflective safety vest clearly visible even in early dawn conditions.

The coworker appealed to drivers to exercise greater caution and show compassion for street workers who begin work at 4:00 a.m. to keep the city clean and safe for the public.

Nirand Kaeng, cofounder of the Sai Mai community page, reported that his team is reviewing CCTV footage in detail. They have identified a white sedan but the license plate remains unclear in the footage.

Nirand appealed for public cooperation: anyone driving on Chaengwattana Road near the Lotus mall around 5:00 a.m. on July 9 who has dashcam footage or other evidence of the incident is urged to submit it to police as evidence for prosecution.

The Health Promotion Foundation (HPF) joined forces with Ubon Ratchathani province and over 10 partner organizations to announce the success of the "Ubon Thrives" wellness city model through the Iconic RUN Fest 2026: RUN UBON festival held July 11-12, 2026. The event drew overwhelming support from residents, runners, and tourists nationwide, with over 1,000 participants joining the signature dawn run along the Mun River. The initiative showcases collaborative efforts across all sectors to advance the "wellness city" concept through exercise, chronic disease prevention, healthy food development, urban design, and leveraging Ubon's cultural heritage for long-term quality of life improvement.

The two-day festival officially opened on July 11 at Central Plaza Ubon with remarks from provincial officials, HPF leadership, and representatives from government, private sector, academia, and community organizations. The campaign launched a comprehensive wellness city development framework linking the lifestyles of people across all age groups through physical activity, non-communicable disease prevention, healthy food innovation, urban design, and cultural development.

Throughout the day, experts from public health, urban design, fitness, and contemporary development led seminars, alongside activities including food mapping to promote low-sodium local dishes, wellness area demonstrations, and community engagement programs that drew large crowds.

The evening of July 11 featured a cultural dance opening the city to "Ubon Thrives," followed by a City Run where participants carried a symbolic marker and planted a Global Digital Mark in the historic Ubon district, formally launching the initiative.

On the morning of July 12, the riverside promenade transformed into a national health landmark as the Iconic RUN Fest opened its Race Village at 4:00 a.m. Over 1,000 runners from across Thailand started the 10-kilometer race at 5:00 a.m. in a sunrise run through historic Ubon, welcomed by cheering residents along the route. The event demonstrated the community's collective commitment to establishing Ubon as a thriving wellness city.