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Brazil Keeps Ancelotti Despite 2026 World Cup Exit
Brazil's football federation confirmed Carlo Ancelotti will remain head coach through 2030 despite the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 World Cup following a loss to Norway.
FIFA Rejects Belgium's Appeal in Balogan Ban Case
FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal challenging American striker Folarin Balogan's eligibility to play in their Round of 16 matchup, ruling the Belgian Football Association lacks standing since it was not a party to his original red card case.
FIFA Chief Defends World Cup Penalty Decision With Trump
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed discussing Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card suspension with Trump but insisted FIFA's independent disciplinary committee made the final decision to allow the striker to play in the Round of 16.
Thai-Made Cancer Drugs Added to Gold Card Coverage
Thai-manufactured cancer drugs including targeted therapies and biosimilars have been approved for coverage under the Gold Card national health insurance scheme, expanding affordable access to high-efficacy treatments previously dominated b
M82 Motorway Opens Free in August After Decades of Construction
The 25-kilometer M82 motorway will open toll-free in August after nearly three decades of construction, stretching from Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian to Samut Sakhon Province to ease congestion on Rama II Road toward southern Thailand.
Thailand U18 Volleyball Falls to South Korea in Semis
Thailand's U18 volleyball team lost to South Korea 1-3 in the AVC championship semi-finals at Terminal 21 Korat, dropping them to the third-place playoff against Japan.
Tottenham Smashes Transfer Record Signing Tonali
Tottenham signed Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for a club-record £100 million, with the 26-year-old revealing Spurs was his only serious suitor despite rumors of wider interest.
Rumors Swirl Of Backup PM As Court Eyes Loan Decree
Speculation swells about a potential backup prime minister as Thailand's Constitutional Court prepares to rule July 9th on whether a 400-billion-baht emergency loan decree violates the constitution, a decision that could shake the current P
Thai Monk Elevated to Somdet Phra Ratchakhana Rank
A senior Thai monk has been elevated to Somdet Phra Ratchakhana, the highest monastic rank in Thai Buddhism, in a royal decree that took effect July 3 and was announced this month.
National Park Eviction Sparks Land Rights Dispute
The Thai government is demolishing structures at Thab Laan National Park while proposing to delist areas where 30,000 villagers have settlements, sparking a land rights dispute over whether residents or the park itself are the true encroach
Samut Prakan Dominates Top 10 Richest Subdistricts
Bang Phli Yai in Samut Prakan leads Thailand's richest subdistricts with 1.123 billion baht in revenue, with the province claiming seven of the top 10 positions in fiscal 2568.
Nadech Counts Down to Third Bangkok Wedding Celebration
Actor Nadech Kugimiya is preparing for his third wedding celebration in Bangkok with actress Yaya Urasaya, following ceremonies in Khon Kaen and Norway. The couple's Bangkok reception will feature a simple white theme blending Thai and inte