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Eight government agencies have united under the newly launched Thailand FastPass initiative, forming a coordinated framework to reduce regulatory bottlenecks and accelerate the pace of investment proj...
Argentina's defending champions needed extra time to beat Cape Verde 3-2 in the World Cup Round of 32, with manager Scaloni insisting there are no easy matches at the tournament. The team advances to face Egypt in the Round of 16 on July 7.
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said the encounter with Cape Verde demonstrated there are no easy matches in World Cup football, while praising his opponents' performance.
The defending champions were pushed to extra time after a 1-1 draw before securing a 3-2 victory in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on July 3.
Argentina advanced to the Round of 16 to face Egypt on July 7 at 11 p.m. Thailand time.
After the match, Scaloni, who reached his 100th game in charge, said: "For those who said we had an easy draw, of course we deserved to win and advance, but it was an extremely difficult game."
"I want to congratulate our opponents. Today they showed they are an excellent team. When people say there are no easy games in the World Cup, it's the truth."
"The players finished exhausted. There are areas to improve, but they showed their strength. They were tired from extra time and had some cramping, but when they play with heart, they can overcome everything."
"I will discuss the negatives with the players, but we remain focused on the positives. What stands out most is this team never gives up. We conceded at convenient moments, but throughout the game we were determined to win."
Cape Verde's first World Cup campaign ended in a narrow loss to Argentina, but Zlatan Ibrahimović praised the island nation's fearless performance against world powerhouses.
Zlatan Ibrahimović, former Swedish national team striker, has praised Cape Verde's outstanding performance at this World Cup despite their recent elimination from the Round of 32 after losing to defending champions Argentina.
Cape Verde's maiden World Cup campaign came to an end after they lost to Argentina 2-3 in extra time during the Round of 32 on July 4 Thai time.
Following the match, Ibrahimović, now serving as an analyst for Fox Sports, commented on Cape Verde's performance: "They didn't win the World Cup, but this is a beautiful story. Sometimes you talk about beautiful stories more than about great moments, but this is a great moment for Cape Verde, the smallest country to ever play in the World Cup."
"They faced Spain, Uruguay, Argentina—major powerhouses—and they fought well. Honestly, today they played well. They played without fear. They even played better than Argentina, and they almost pulled it off."
Argentina's Lionel Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal as the defending champions narrowly beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time during the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with Messi cautioning that every match at this level presents a formidable
Argentina captain Lionel Messi spoke candidly after his team's narrow 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in the round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, emphasizing that no match is easy at this level. The defending champions required extra time to overcome Cape Verde, who were making their World Cup debut. With this victory, Argentina remains on track to defend their title and will next face Egypt in the round of 32.
Following the match, Messi discussed the team's performance: "This is what makes the World Cup special. Every team competes fiercely, every game is difficult. We gave everything we had, but we didn't show our best football." He added, "We knew this would be a tough match. In the World Cup, nothing comes for free. Now it's time to rest, learn from today, and focus on the next game. I want to congratulate Cape Verde on their excellent performance."
Messi also reflected on the match's tactical challenges: "Scoring the first goal was the hardest part. We thought it would help us control the game and play more calmly, but it was the opposite. At times we lost possession, retreated too deep, and couldn't press them as we wanted. They used their strengths and managed to equalize."
In this match, Messi set several World Cup records: he became the first player in history to score 20 goals in World Cup history, the first player to score in 8 consecutive World Cup matches, and the first player to score against 14 different national teams in World Cup history.
Police arrested a man in a blue hoodie for delivering heroin packages to a Thai Airways flight attendant at a Bangkok condominium in June, with a 59-year-old driver from Ayutthaya also apprehended for transporting him to the location.
Police have arrested a man in a blue hoodie accused of delivering packages containing heroin to Mina, a Thai Airways flight attendant, at a condominium in Bangkok's Bang Na area on June 22. A 59-year-old driver from Ayutthaya was also apprehended for transporting the suspect to the location.
Deputy Metropolitan Police Commander Theeradej Tharmsuthir stated that police brought in the mystery driver who transported the man with the heroin packages left beneath Mina's condominium. Officers traveled to Ayutthaya province to collect him for questioning.
Initially, the driver denied the charges but admitted to driving to Mina's condominium. Details remain under investigation.
On July 4, 2569, the suspect identified as Uthai, the man in the blue hoodie who delivered the drug packages to Mina, was arrested in Phitsanulok. Police announced they will conduct a search of his drug den in Ayutthaya this afternoon at 3 p.m.
Senior police officials including Deputy National Police Chief Samran Nuenmah, National Police Bureau Commander Sayam Boonsom, and Deputy Metropolitan Police Commander Theeradej Tharmsuthir were mobilized to search for and collect evidence of illicit drugs at the hideout of the drug courier who supplied Mina in the Ayutthaya area.
Venus enters Leo on July 6, bringing peak charm and fortune to Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius signs in romance, finances, and social life.
Astrologer Khuntha Shinbunchon forecasts that Venus will enter Leo on July 6, 2569 at 11:19 PM, bringing peak charm for the year in love, finances, and social life for three fortunate signs.
Leo will experience the strongest personal magnetism of the year, with romance, finances, and social interactions flourishing. The sign will attract interest, admiration, and support from others.
Aries will enjoy vibrant love life and good fortune from personal talents, particularly in creative work, marketing, and entertainment.
Sagittarius will benefit from international relationships, travel, and long-distance romance.
Astrologer Khuntha Shinbunchon recommends making merit through monastic alms, donating light bulbs and candles during this auspicious period.
Liverpool is willing to consider transfer offers for 35-year-old Virgil van Dijk, with AC Milan among the clubs interested in acquiring the Dutch defender.
Team Talk reports that Liverpool, the prominent English Premier League club, is willing to listen to transfer offers for Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk. According to reports, Liverpool no longer views van Dijk as untouchable and would consider serious proposals if they come in. The 35-year-old defender, who celebrated his birthday this month, is reportedly attracting interest from AC Milan, the Italian Serie A giant undergoing a major squad restructuring.
Rescue crews recovered a male body from the Chao Phraya River near Sanam Luang Bridge in Bangkok on July 4th; preliminary findings suggest he had been dead for 1-2 days.
At 6:30 AM on July 4th, emergency and water rescue personnel responded to reports of a body floating in the Chao Phraya River near the Sanam Luang Bridge on Ratchawithi Road in Bangkok's Dusit District. Officers arrived at the scene with police and volunteers from the Ruamkatyannyu Foundation and discovered a male body floating in the water, dressed in a t-shirt and long pants. Rescue teams used equipment and rope to retrieve the body for examination. Forensic officers and a medical examiner from Siriraj Hospital performed an autopsy to establish the victim's identity. Preliminary findings suggest the man had been deceased for 1-2 days. Authorities are actively searching for relatives and conducting further investigation to determine the cause of death.
Novak Djokovic won his 105th Wimbledon match to equal Roger Federer's record at the tournament, defeating France's Arthur Rinderknech in the third round.
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has equaled Roger Federer's Grand Slam victory record at Wimbledon. The 39-year-old Djokovic defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, and 7-6 (74) in the third round of the men's singles competition. With this victory, Djokovic has now accumulated 105 match wins at the tournament, matching the record previously set by Swiss legend Roger Federer.
Tropical Storm Maysak is bringing heavy rain to 33 Thai provinces, with the storm itself expected to make landfall near China and not enter Thailand directly. Northern, northeastern, eastern, and southern regions face heavy to very heavy do
Thailand's Meteorology Department issued its fifth warning on tropical storm Maysak on July 4, 2025. As of 4 a.m., the storm was positioned over the South China Sea about 170 kilometers south of Nanning, China, at coordinates 20.3°N, 109.0°E, with maximum winds of 74 kilometers per hour, moving northwest at 20 kilometers per hour. The storm is expected to make landfall near Nanning between July 4-5 but will not enter Thai territory.
Under the combined influence of Maysak and monsoon troughs affecting northern and upper northeastern Thailand, plus strong southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand, rainfall is increasing nationwide with heavy to very heavy downpours expected, especially in the northern, upper northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue in the upper northern and upper northeastern areas through July 5-6.
Sea conditions are intensifying. The upper Andaman Sea will see waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves around 2 meters, over 2 meters during thunderstorms. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore during this period.
The public is urged to plan activities and travel carefully. Updates are available from the Meteorology Department website (http://www.tmd.go.th), phone 0-2399-4012-13, and 1182, available 24 hours daily. The next forecast will be issued July 4 at 11 a.m.
Affected provinces on July 4: Extreme rainfall expected in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, and Nakhon Phanom (Northeast); Chanthaburi and Trat (East). Heavy rainfall expected across nine northern provinces, eight northeastern provinces, four central provinces, three eastern provinces, and four southern provinces.
Affected provinces on July 5: Extreme rainfall in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, and Ubon Ratchathani (Northeast); Chanthaburi and Trat (East). Heavy rainfall across twelve northern and upper northeastern provinces.
Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in an extra-time thriller at the 2026 World Cup in Miami, with Lionel Messi providing crucial assists in the Round of 32 match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match took place at Miami Stadium in the United States on the morning of July 4, 2026, with defending champion Argentina facing Cape Verde.
Argentina took the lead 1-0 in the 29th minute through a brilliant play by Lionel Messi, scoring his seventh World Cup goal. Argentina continued creating chances while Cape Verde relied on counter-attacks until the 69th minute, when Diroy Duarte surprised everyone with an equalizer to make it 1-1.
In the remaining regular time, Argentina pressed for a winner but Cape Verde held firm, forcing the match to extra time with both teams level at 1-1.
During extra time, Argentina regained the lead 2-1 in the 92nd minute when Messi took a corner kick into the box, and Lisandro Martinez struck the ball past the near post. The match continued until the 103rd minute, when Cape Verde struck again in another stunning moment. Sidney Lopez Cabral took a long-range shot that curved beautifully into the far post to equalize at 2-2.
Argentina then reasserted control, and in the 111th minute, Messi crossed from a corner for Cristian Romero to head home, giving Argentina a 3-2 lead and ultimately the victory.