China's Xinhua News Agency reported a jade mine accident in northern Myanmar resulted in a collapse that killed 5 people and left 15 missing. The incident, which likely resulted from heavy rainfall destabilizing rock piles in the abandoned mine, occurred in Phakant, Kachin State, on Sunday, June 28. According to The Global New Light of Myanmar, at least 5 deaths have been confirmed, with approximately 15 people still unaccounted for following the collapse. Local authorities, volunteer groups, and residents are working to rescue victims despite continuous rainfall and heightened risk of additional landslides. Retrieved bodies have been handed over to families. Phakant is among the world's premier jade sources but faces frequent landslides during the monsoon season. Reports indicate that many local residents and migrant workers venture into abandoned mines to search for remaining jade, despite the significant hazards.

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ICC International Limited (Public Company), a leading marketing and distribution firm operating domestically and internationally, has formally partnered with Suan Dusit University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish the "Next-Generation Creator Development Program for the Digital Business Era." The program is designed to promote and develop skills in digital marketing, online communication, personal branding, and creative content creation, while offering students opportunities to generate additional income through practical experience with premier brands.

The MOU signing ceremony took place at the 30th Synergy Group Fair & Face event at the BITEC Bangkok Convention and Exhibition Center's Silk 2 Hall. The agreement was signed by Thammarat Chokwattana, Executive Director and Chairman of ICC International; Dr. Rebecca Russell, Executive Director and Chief Corporate Communications Officer of ICC International; and Anuthorn Pu-areeyai, Executive Director and Chief Human Resources Officer of ICC International, alongside representatives from Suan Dusit University including Associate Professor Dr. Chanasuek Nitsanont, Vice President for Administration, Research and Innovation.

The collaboration aims to transfer knowledge and expertise in digital marketing, online sales techniques, and personal brand management on digital platforms. Thammarat Chokwattana stated that as commerce and communications increasingly shift to digital platforms, equipping young people with proper content creation and online marketing skills is essential. ICC International is pleased to share real-world marketing expertise from its professionals and brand specialists, enabling students to gain practical experience and develop income-generating opportunities through product reviews, affiliate marketing, and various collaborative marketing formats while preparing them for careers in the digital economy.

PHUKET: A Phuket taxi driver has won widespread praise on social media after giving three foreign tourists a free ride when they told him they had no money to pay the fare.

Nakhon Nayok transport authorities have disciplined a minibus driver after passengers reported being abandoned mid-route. The driver apologized, citing a defective clutch pump that prevented proper gear engagement.

The driver explained that he shifted into fourth gear to start the engine, then hurried to a repair shop without arranging for another vehicle to collect the stranded passengers. He said the manual transmission system only allows operation in fourth gear when the pump fails, and he panicked and forgot to contact dispatch.

Transport official Piang Jun Pond Phodhi said the incident was brought to their attention through a viral clip. She stated that when a bus breaks down, operators must arrange an alternative vehicle to complete the journey. Failure to do so results in penalties.

At 9:30 a.m., driver Burpot Ying Sap reported to the provincial transport office. Officials briefed him on legal obligations and proper procedures when vehicles malfunction. According to the Land Transport Act B.E. 2522, Section 104, drivers cannot force passengers off before their destination without valid cause. Violators face fines of 500 to 5,000 baht, license suspension, and mandatory retraining.

Burpot explained he was at Rangsit Future Park Bus Terminal when the clutch failed as he prepared to depart. He told passengers to board a following vehicle, then shifted into fourth gear and drove to the repair shop. The manual transmission, when stuck in fourth gear, allowed limited movement by repeatedly starting and stopping the engine.

Burpot identified the cause as a faulty clutch pump cylinder seal and apologized to all passengers, acknowledging his panic prevented him from coordinating proper passenger transfer.