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Bangkok Orders Evacuations Near Purple Line Tunnel Collapse
Bangkok authorities evacuated about 60 residents and closed Ratchada Road near the Grand Roundabout after water leaks and soil subsidence were discovered in the Purple Line extension tunnel. Engineers are monitoring settlement rates and wor
Authorities Order Evacuations Near Purple Line Tunnel Collapse
Authorities have ordered evacuations near a Purple Line subway tunnel collapse site at Wachirawuthit intersection, where newly discovered cracks and water leaks threaten surrounding buildings. Engineers are sealing tunnel entrances and inje
Officials Inspect Road Collapse Near Bangkok Roundabout
A road collapse near Bangkok's Prachadhipok Road roundabout, caused by flooding in a Purple Line BRT construction tunnel, prompted senior officials to inspect repairs on July 9. All traffic lanes remain closed while emergency crews assess s
Bangkok Closes Roads After MRT Tunnel Water Leak
Authorities closed Bangkok roads between Ban Khaek and Wongwian Yai after groundwater seeped into a Purple Line MRT construction shaft; engineers are pumping water and sealing the leak with additional dewatering measures expected to begin w
96-Year-Old Grandma Refuses To Stop Party Despite Eviction Threat
A 96-year-old American grandmother went viral after refusing to stop partying despite her senior living facility's eviction threat, declaring that paying her own rent means nobody can stop her from having fun.
Phrae Cracks Down on Raw Pork as Disease Deaths Mount
Phrae province is cracking down on raw pork consumption after recording 37 brucellosis cases and 5 deaths in 2025, banning raw pork dishes at festivals and requiring restaurants to serve fully cooked meat only.
All Lanes Closed on Pracha Thipat Road Over Transit Tunnel Leak
All lanes on Pracha Thipat Road are closed due to water seeping into an underground tunnel being built for the Purple Line extension near a major roundabout. Pumping operations are managing the leak, with water inflow decreasing as repairs
Tourist Boat Smashed Ashore in Pattaya by Rough Seas
Strong winds and rough seas snapped a tourist boat's anchor line in Pattaya, sending it drifting onto the beach near Soi 1 with damage estimated at several hundred thousand baht. No one was aboard when the vessel washed ashore on July 8.
Iran Strikes Gulf States After U.S. Airstrikes
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar on July 9 in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes that targeted Iranian air defense systems and Revolutionary Guard vessels in the Persian Gulf.
EU Prepares Restrictions On Children's Social Media Use
BRUSSELS: Restrictions on children’s use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors’ access to online platforms.
Trump Orders New Strikes On Iran Over Hormuz Attacks
TEHRAN: US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran yesterday (Juy 8) and warned of “much worse” if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel.
China Allocates $2 Billion For Disaster Relief
China allocated approximately $246 million for emergency relief in Hubei Province after an EF2 tornado killed at least 11 people and damaged thousands of homes on July 6. Additional funds were distributed to other disaster-affected regions