Many people crush or mince garlic and immediately add it to the wok or pan for stir-frying, but nutrition experts say letting it rest briefly before cooking can preserve more of its beneficial compounds. Dr. Wu Yingrong, a nutrition specialist, explains that fresh garlic contains a compound called alliin and an enzyme called alliinase, which normally sit in separate parts of the cell and don't react. When garlic is crushed, minced, or ground, the enzyme contacts the compound and converts it into allicin—the substance most people associate with garlic's health benefits. The conversion requires time, so garlic should rest for about 10 minutes after mincing.

Allicin doesn't form instantly after mincing; the reaction needs time to occur. Studies show that mincing or crushing garlic first, then cooking it later, better preserves allicin and bioactive sulfur compounds compared to cooking whole cloves directly. Researchers also found that letting garlic sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes improves both allicin production and its stability.

A simple kitchen technique is to mince the garlic, place it on a cutting board, and use that time to wash and chop other vegetables or prepare other ingredients. Once everything is ready, add the garlic to the pan. Resting for 5–10 minutes is an easy technique that fits into daily cooking. If garlic isn't used immediately, it can be divided into containers and frozen, though it should be used within a reasonable time.

However, cooking garlic on high heat for too long can destroy its active compounds. After mincing, avoid prolonged exposure to high heat. Laboratory studies show that allicin has potential to fight microbes, combat free radicals, and help control inflammation. Human studies suggest that eating garlic or garlic products may improve heart and blood vessel markers like blood pressure and blood fat levels, though results vary depending on the product type, amount consumed, and individual health conditions.

Experts caution against consuming large amounts of raw garlic, especially for people with sensitive digestive systems, acid reflux, or those taking blood-thinning medications. They should avoid suddenly increasing garlic intake. Dr. Wu concludes that health maintenance doesn't rely on pursuing a single nutrient, but rather on choosing cooking methods backed by scientific evidence and practicing them consistently in daily life.

Thailand's cycling federation, in cooperation with Tak Province and Bhumibol Dam, will hold the fifth and final round of the 2025 national road and mountain bike championships from August 7-9 at Bhumibol Dam. General Decha Hemmakrasri, president of the Cycling Association of Thailand, explained that the road cycling events will use competition routes within the dam and parts of Samngao District, while mountain bike races will use trails entirely within the dam. This final round will determine who becomes the 2025 national cycling champion and receives the royal trophy. Outstanding male and female athletes in both road and mountain bike categories will be awarded the Prida Chulalamad honorary trophy, while the best coach will receive the Seree Trirat honorary trophy, named after the father of Thai cycling. Mountain bike category winners will be presented with championship trophies in a royal audience with His Majesty the King.

The association tasked Coach Tam Visutthikaseeyapat, vice president of technical affairs, with surveying the routes alongside dam officials. The tracks are confirmed to be both fun and challenging for riders. Organizers expect over 2,000 cyclists and supporters from across Thailand to converge on the dam, as many categories have close point standings. This large influx will boost hotel occupancy, increase spending, boost OTOP product sales, and stimulate the local economy and tourism.

General Decha urged cyclists who have not yet booked accommodations to do so immediately, as hotels both within the dam area and in surrounding Samngao District are filling up quickly. Late bookings may result in longer distances to available lodging. The public can watch live broadcasts on Thai PBS television, showing the road race amateur men's category on August 9 from 2:10-4:00 PM. Live streams will also be available on Facebook Live through the Thailand Cycling Association page and YouTube's TCA Channel: August 7 features the road cycling time trial starting at 9:00 AM; August 8 features the "Bike for Life-TCA GREEN CYCLING" community ride at 3:00 PM; and August 9 features the youth men's road race starting at 9:30 AM. General Decha added that the association appointed Captain Thitporn Noirak, the federation's secretary general, and Coach Tam to coordinate with various Tak Province agencies, with Deputy Governor Suneee Buspon chairing a planning meeting at the provincial hall.

At 9:55 a.m. on July 28, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister arrived at the Interior Ministry for discussions with senior ministry leadership. He said today's meeting was an informal gathering held near the Grand Palace after ministry executives signed a blessing petition there. Anutin stated he will carve out time to visit the Interior Ministry at least twice a week, even while working at Government House or elsewhere, to improve public services.

When asked if rules had been loosened in recent times, Anutin denied this, saying the system and regulations themselves remain firm but officials applying them have acted dishonestly. He attributed problems to people rather than procedures, noting that appointees were selected for their knowledge and integrity, but something has gone wrong that must be corrected.

On whether his increased oversight targets fraud in local exams or local power brokers, Anutin said the latter involves ordinary citizens acting as influential figures whom the government must address—a separate matter requiring coordination with provincial authorities, police, military, and security agencies.

When asked if these problems would damage public trust in government, Anutin said that while he cannot stop dishonest minds, just two weeks of investigations have already caught nearly all offenders. An empowered committee has revoked the names of corrupt officials. The government's mechanisms have located every point of failure completely, and more actions will follow—seven enforcement actions occurred by yesterday (July 27) and action number eight came today, with actions nine and ten to follow. All will be exposed.

Anutin added that he met this morning with Suchat Trakulsueksamkul, chairman of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Suchat stated that the NACC has assigned itself to lead a sub-committee investigating the matter, a rare occurrence that reassures Anutin this will not become mere theatrical spectacle. Even the NACC chairman personally watches the cases. On the government side, Deputy PM Pakorn Nileprapen will submit a report within two to three days, and all threads will converge to reveal the full scope of wrongdoing.

When asked whether people implicated in Pakorn's report should face prosecution, Anutin said three are already in custody without bail granted, and arrest warrants have been issued for many others.

Police in Ban Pho district, Chachoengsao province, responded on the evening of July 27 after receiving a report of a body found in roadside grass near a factory. The victim, identified as Ms. Ten, 26, a Myanmar national employed as a fish processor, was found lying on her back with a deep throat wound. Her left hand gripped a clump of hair, and her clothing—a black shirt and torn shorts—showed signs of a struggle. The body was already decomposing.

According to her younger brother's initial statement, the victim left her room around 9 p.m. on July 25 while on a phone call and subsequently went out of contact. Family and coworkers searched for her but could not locate her. On the evening of July 27, while returning to his room after work, the brother noticed an unusual smell and found grass had been oddly placed over the area, leading him to investigate and discover the body.

Police have launched an investigation targeting a male coworker of the same nationality, who has been considered a prime suspect and disappeared on the night of July 25. He has been brought in for questioning. The victim's body has been sent for full autopsy at the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police Hospital.

Police from Bang Bua Thong station in Nonthaburi responded to reports of a shooting at a two-story house in Lahan subdistrict at 7 a.m. on July 28, 2025. Officers found two deceased victims in the lower hallway: Soong (surname withheld), 71, and Suda (surname withheld), 74, both shot in the torso, arms, and legs. Four others were wounded: Ampaa, Sakrin, and Saraarin, plus the suspect, Theemat (surname withheld), 59.

According to investigator Narisara, the daughter of the deceased, Theemat arrived in the morning and argued with her parents over a land dispute. He then opened fire, killing them both. When Ampaa and Sakrin tried to help, they were also shot. Theemat claimed he harbored resentment because his uncle's will had permitted him shared use of land that was later developed into a house by relatives who refused to honor the agreement. He said he had pursued the matter in court from 2019 to 2022 but the case was dismissed. He claimed he came to confront them about resolving the issue when he fired a warning shot, then went upstairs to speak with his aunt.

Narisara stated she heard multiple gunshots and initially held back by her boyfriend. Her sister-in-law then called to tell her to come see the blood. When she arrived, she saw her brother fighting the suspect with a knife and a gun fell near a pillar. Fearing the suspect would seize it and shoot her, she threw the gun into the grass. She noted this land dispute had troubled the family for over a decade and that the suspect, her mother's brother, had previously attacked her with a knife before her aunt intervened.

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