"Toad" Piti Phiromphakdi showcased excellent form driving the Honda NSX GT3 EVO2 number 12 for Singha Motorsport Team Thailand, overtaking his competitor in the final 10 minutes before claiming victory in the TSS The Super Series by B-Quik 2026 Supercar GT3 Race 2, closing out the Banga San Grand Prix on July 5. The team secured a complete sweep of both weekend races.

The second round of the season took place at the Banga San Street Circuit in Chachoengsao Province. The Ferrari 296 GT3 number 89 of Singha Motorsport Team, driven by Carlo van Dam and Voravuth Phiromphakdi, started from pole position, while the Honda NSX GT3 EVO2 number 12 saw Kantsak Kusiri take the opening stint before handing over to Piti Phiromphakdi for the second half.

The turning point came in the final 10 minutes when Piti applied continuous pressure on Henk Kiks before executing a successful overtake using the slipstream just before Turn 2. He then maintained the lead through to the finish line, securing victory for Singha Motorsport Team Thailand in both races. Voravuth Phiromphakdi and Carlo van Dam had won the first race the previous Saturday.

After the race, Piti expressed his joy at securing another victory at Banga San and thanked the entire team for preparing the car perfectly. He acknowledged that the competition was very quick, requiring him to wait for the right moment before using the slipstream to execute the successful overtake.

The next round of the TSS The Super Series by B-Quik 2026 Supercar GT3 will take place at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia between August 21-23, 2026.

Alf-Inge Haaland, father of Norwegian forward Erling Haaland, hinted that his son may move to Real Madrid, calling it a club that everyone wants to play for. Haaland delivered an outstanding World Cup 2026 campaign, scoring seven goals in just four matches in his first World Cup, sharing the Golden Boot with Argentina's Lionel Messi and France's Kylian Mbappé. The Manchester City star has been continually linked with Real Madrid despite recently signing a long-term contract with the Premier League side. Speaking recently, Alf-Inge Haaland revealed his son could potentially join Real Madrid in the future, though he remains happy at City. "Move to Real Madrid? He's very happy at Manchester City and has a long-term contract. We're waiting for the new season, but everyone wants to play for Madrid," he said. "You never know what can happen in football," he added.

ThyChef, a leading brand in food seasoning powders and beverage mixes, is hosting a fan event called "FAN EVENT Setup Live Tonight with Keng and Nam Ping."

Netflix has released a poster for the Korean series "The East Palace," which tells mysterious tales set within the royal palace and the spirit world. The story follows a man who exorcises wandering spirits, a woman, and a king bound together by a blood curse that has haunted the palace for 30 years. The series stars Nam Joo-hyuk, No Yoon-seo, and Jo Seung-woo and will stream on July 17.

Actor Alek Theeradej came up with the idea himself to shave his head for his role as a monk in the film "The Confession of a Spirit Doctor." He revealed, "I cleared my schedule 100% for this role. I asked director Nathannop Chollumpee directly if I could actually shave my head. My manager was shocked at first, but I felt it helped us access the emotions better and reduced the need for visual effects. Fans should definitely see me in a new light." The film releases August 12.

Dream Maker Entertainment released a poster for the film "Dear Secret Friends" featuring seven actors—Nawat Kulratanarak, Koy Ratchawin Kongmalai, Ray McDonald, Tae Pitisak Yawnanon, Boy Philaisin Chudanimit, Mego Channika Netjui, and Som Wara Hong—who will compete in their craft. The film invites viewers to become detectives and uncover the secrets of all seven characters through their eyes and expressions full of meaning. Who is hiding the truth and who will be exposed? The film releases July 23.

LINE STICKERS has launched "POPO GANGS," a new character IP from a first-time collaboration in Thailand combining three forces: LINE STICKERS, MayKids—a beloved LINE Creator among Gen Z—and "PiXXiE," a leading T-POP artist. The character brings together the identities and imaginations of all three members to create adorable characters that open new dimensions in the relationship between artists and fans in the digital world. Download is now available through the Sticker shop and LINE STORE.

IconSiam partnered with DEX Dream Express and ShoPro to prepare the "Detective Conan 30th Anniversary TV Series Exhibition," celebrating 30 years of the legendary detective TV series "Detective Conan." The exhibition runs from July 22 to November 8, 2026 at the Attraction Hall, sixth floor of IconSiam, with an opening ceremony on July 22 featuring Jarupang Ariyakul sharing her impressions. Advance tickets are available now at Ticketmelon.

ThyChef is hosting a "FAN EVENT Setup Live Tonight with Keng and Nam Ping," inviting private talks, photos, and autographs with the artists. Purchase a ThyChef product set for 199 baht to enter a raffle for one opportunity to attend the fan event at 7 p.m. on August 12, 2026. Orders are open from now until July 31, 2026 at https://fanmeet.thychef.com. Winners will be announced August 5 through TikTok @THYCHEFF and Facebook Thychef.

At 9:30 a.m. on July 6, 2025, following a briefing on a budget bill at Parliament, Prime Minister Anuthin Charnvirakul and the Interior Minister hurried to their vehicle. When reporters asked whether the Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry had completed the signing of an order establishing a disciplinary committee to investigate five local government officials involved in municipal exam fraud, the PM simply smiled without answering.

Reporters then attempted to ask about results from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) showing his approval ratings had declined. Anuthin briefly lowered his car window and said only that he needed to rush to meet an ambassador at the government house. When pressed again on whether he had signed the disciplinary order, the PM merely smiled, closed the window, and immediately departed Parliament.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presented a draft budget reallocation bill worth 10.3 billion baht to the Senate on July 6, 2569, seeking approval to help drive Thailand's economy and maximize budget efficiency. The bill, already approved by the House of Representatives on June 25, transfers unused and uncommitted budget allocations from various government units into a central emergency reserve fund to address urgent economic and social crises facing the country from both domestic and external factors.

Anutin explained that the reallocation follows guidelines approved by the Cabinet on June 2, 2569, and includes two main categories: first, routine expenses that have not been disbursed or incurred, such as conference, training, and overseas official travel costs; and second, investment expenditures including one-time projects and multi-year commitments that could not be procured or contracted by June 2, or which agencies determined could be delayed without harming government operations.

The government considered budget management for the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2569 based on state policies including public services, welfare support, job creation, local income generation, and various existing commitments that remain feasible under current conditions. Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapash urged the Senate to approve the bill to strengthen Thailand's economic momentum and ensure maximum budget effectiveness.

Scuba divers exploring the waters off Koh Tao in Surat Thani province were thrilled to encounter majestic whale sharks, each measuring 3 to 4 meters, at two separate sites. These rare sightings are a ...