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Actress Min Ordains as Buddhist Nun at Father's Temple

Actress Min Ratawan Omthaisong, known for the series Thong Nuea Kao, ordained as a Buddhist nun at Apatharo Monastery in Nakhon Ratchasima on July 1, where her father has spent four Lenten periods.

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Tears flowed in support as actress Min Ratawan Omthaisong, known for her role as Khai Toom in the hit series Thong Nuea Kao, officially ordained as a Buddhist nun at the same temple where her father has ordained and observed Buddhist Lent for four years. The young actress, affectionately nicknamed "Lamom" by colleagues in the entertainment industry, shared photos from the ordination ceremony. Before the event, she posted a farewell video and message explaining: "Tomorrow, July 1, at 3:30 PM, I will participate in the hair-shaving ceremony at Apatharo Monastery in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima—the same place where my father ordained and has stayed for four Lenten periods." In her message, Min respectfully asked forgiveness from everyone, saying: "If in the past I have ever wronged anyone through my actions, words, or thoughts—whether intentionally or unintentionally, openly or secretly—I humbly ask for your forgiveness and compassion. I also extend my forgiveness to all. I hope all past grievances are resolved and that we each find only happiness, prosperity, and goodness in our lives. With deep respect, I bid farewell as I ordain." Close friends who attended the ceremony were visibly moved, tears streaming down their faces as they paid respects and shared in her merit-making. Entertainment industry colleagues and fans also left supportive comments celebrating her spiritual commitment.

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National

Santi Cazorla Retires From Professional Football

Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla, 41, has retired after a distinguished career including two FA Cups with Arsenal and two European Championships with Spain, ending his playing days at childhood club Oviedo.

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Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football at age 41 after a long career. Cazorla played for Arsenal and won two FA Cups with the club, as well as two European Championships with the Spanish national team. The Spanish midfielder finished his career with Oviedo, the club where he played as a child, before announcing his retirement. "Now everything is coming to an end," Cazorla said. "When the boots are hung up and the noise becomes silence, everything feels right. Because ending it is not just anywhere—it's at home."

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De Paul Proud To Call Messi Close Friend

Rodrigo De Paul expressed pride in his close friendship with Lionel Messi since both joined Inter Miami, urging fans to cherish moments with the Argentine superstar as his playing career winds down.

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Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul expressed pride in his close friendship with superstar Lionel Messi, calling it deeply meaningful. Since both players joined Inter Miami, De Paul has earned the nickname "Messi's bodyguard" and the pair are frequently photographed together. De Paul recently spoke about his relationship with the Argentine captain, saying "Being a good friend to Lionel Messi means a lot. Friendship is one of the most important things we all have." He added, "I feel very lucky to be there, to share different moments with him both on and off the field, and that makes me very proud." De Paul also urged fans to cherish every moment with Messi, noting that what remains may be like a countdown to his final days on the pitch. "Of course, we value those moments more than things we no longer have. It's part of life, but we're all happy to have him with us," he said. De Paul and Messi are currently on a mission to lead Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup championship, with their next match against Cape Verde.

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National

Fuel Prices Drop July 3, New Rates Effective Now

Fuel prices dropped across Thailand effective July 3, with gasohol 95 averaging 37.45 baht per liter at major stations including PTT, Bangchak, and Caltex.

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As of July 3, 2026, fuel prices have been reduced effective from 5:00 AM, according to the Office of Energy Policy and Planning under the Ministry of Energy. The following are the latest prices from five major fuel stations:

PTT Station (July 3, 2026): Gasohol 95: 37.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 32.45 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 28.39 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 37.08 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 47.79 baht/liter Benzin 95: 46.44 baht/liter Diesel: 37.50 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.50 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 50.05 baht/liter

Bangchak Station (July 3, 2026): Gasohol 95: 37.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 32.45 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 28.39 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 37.08 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 48.44 baht/liter Diesel B7: 37.50 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.50 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.25 baht/liter

PT Station (July 3, 2026): Gasohol 95: 37.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 32.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 37.08 baht/liter Benzin 95: 46.94 baht/liter Diesel B7: 37.50 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.50 baht/liter

Shell Station (July 3, 2026): Gasohol 95: 37.95 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 32.65 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 37.58 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 49.84 baht/liter Diesel B7: 37.50 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.50 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.84 baht/liter

Caltex Station (July 3, 2026): Gasohol 95: 37.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 32.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 37.08 baht/liter Benzin 95: 48.41 baht/liter Diesel B7: 37.50 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.50 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.25 baht/liter

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Tielemans Explains On-Field Spat With Trossard

Belgium midfielder Yuri Tielemans downplayed an on-field argument with teammate Leandro Trossard during their 3-2 World Cup win over Senegal, calling it a moment of competitive emotion.

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Yuri Tielemans, Belgium's midfielder, has addressed the on-field confrontation with teammate Leandro Trossard during the 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

Belgium secured passage to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup by edging Senegal 3-2 in extra time. During the match, an argument erupted between Trossard and Tielemans that was heated enough to require intervention from teammates and coach Rudy Garcia.

Tielemans later responded to questions about the incident, saying: "There's nothing to it, look, it was a moment full of emotion. We all want to win, we all want to win, to do things right, to perform well for our country. All of that is part of it. That's part of football."

He added: "After that, there was no problem. So yes, it was just one game."

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Weather

Tropical Storm Maliksi Brings Heavy Rainfall Warning

Tropical storm Maliksi will bring heavy rainfall to Thailand's northern and southern regions from July 3-6, though the storm's center will track through China rather than crossing Thai territory.

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On July 3, 2569 (2026), the Meteorological Department issued its first alert (No. 104/2569) regarding tropical storm Maliksi. A depression in the upper South China Sea intensified into a tropical storm at 1:00 AM, with its center located approximately 510 kilometers south of Nanning, China at coordinates 17.5°N, 108.6°E. The storm has maximum wind speeds near its center of about 65 kilometers per hour and is moving westward at approximately 20 kilometers per hour. It is expected to pass through Hainan Island and make landfall in southern China between July 4-6, 2026, with its center not entering Thailand.

Under the influence of tropical storm Maliksi, a monsoon trough over the northern and upper northeastern regions, combined with a strengthening southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand, rainfall is expected to increase significantly on July 3-4, 2026, with heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas, particularly in the northern, upper northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Between July 5-6, the upper northern and upper northeastern regions will continue experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall.

Wave conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand will intensify, with the upper Andaman Sea experiencing waves 2-3 meters high, and areas with thunderstorms seeing waves exceeding 3 meters. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves around 2 meters, with thunderstorm areas experiencing waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are advised to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm areas, with small boats in the upper Andaman Sea recommended to refrain from leaving shore during this period.

The public is urged to plan activities and travel carefully during this forecast period and monitor updates from the Meteorological Department via www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24/7. The next alert will be issued on July 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM.

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UK Extends Pub Hours For World Cup Round Of 16

UK pubs in England and Wales will stay open until 5:00 AM for England's World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico on July 6, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer authorizing the extended hours to keep fans in bars during the early-morning kick

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has given the green light for pubs in England and Wales to extend their hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match, when the Three Lions face Mexico. England will take on hosts Mexico in the Round of 16 on July 6 at 1:00 AM local time, equivalent to 7:00 AM Thailand time. Starmer has authorized pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 5:00 AM local time, with the Prime Minister stating that "football may be coming home, but we're making sure fans don't have to go home." England had previously permitted extended alcohol service hours at pubs during the 2026 World Cup, shifting the standard closing time from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM for matches kicking off between 5:00-9:00 PM, and extending to 2:00 AM for matches starting between 9:00-10:00 PM.

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Nara United Resolves License Documentation Issues

Nara United has resolved its club licensing documentation issues and submitted corrected materials to Thai football authorities for review, clearing the way for the team to compete in the second-tier league.

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The Lawyersoccer legal experts page has confirmed that Nara United is moving forward with corrections to its club licensing documentation and entering the regulatory committee review phase.

Reports had previously indicated that Nara United might not compete in Thailand's second-tier league due to incomplete club licensing documentation. The vacant slot would have passed to fourth-placed Mueang Loei United, or alternatively to Nakhon Sawan United if Mueang Loei also failed to secure licensing.

The club explained that while it submitted licensing documents within the required timeframe, certain supporting documents were incomplete, leading to the current situation.

In a recent update, Lawyersoccer announced: "We report on the progress of Nara United's club licensing process to keep fans, supporters, and followers informed. After receiving observations about the supporting documentation, the club has urgently worked with its legal advisors to review, revise, and prepare additional documents addressing all relevant issues.

The documentation revisions are now complete, and the club has submitted a comprehensive document package with supporting letters and related materials to the responsible authorities for review according to club licensing procedures.

The process will now advance to the review phase by the Club Licensing Administration's First Instance Body (FIB) and related authorities, following applicable regulations and standards. The club and its legal team respect the committee's discretion and review process in all respects.

We thank football fans and all parties for their continued support of the club. Any official updates will be reported through this channel."

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Spain Dominates Austria 3-0, Eyes Stronger Opponents Ahead

Spain cruised past Austria 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 on July 2, advancing with goals from Oyarzabal twice and Porro. Coach Luis de la Fuente said the team will continue developing ahead of tougher opponents in the knockout stage

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Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente expressed satisfaction with his team's near-perfect performance and said the squad will continue to develop further. Austria manager Ralph Rangnick acknowledged his team's inferiority and accepted the defeat as deserved.

In the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match on July 2, Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to advance to the Round of 16. The team will await the winner of the Portugal-Croatia match, which takes place on July 6.

Spain's goals came from Miguel Oyarzabal in the 36th and 89th minutes, and Pedro Porro in the 66th minute. This marks Spain's first knockout stage victory in 16 years since winning the World Cup in 2010.

De la Fuente said: "I'm happy because we played nearly perfectly in every aspect. But we still need to develop further. Every match from here on will be difficult. Everyone can always improve, and that's what this team needs. These players always want more."

Rangnick commented: "I want to congratulate Spain. Frankly, it's hard to accept defeat because we prepared well, but sometimes you have to accept that the opposing team is superior. And today, they really were superior to us."

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Heavy Rain Alert For 51 Provinces As Tropical Storm Maiskak Intensifies

Tropical storm Maiskak is intensifying and merging with monsoon troughs, triggering heavy rainfall alerts across 51 Thai provinces with risks of flash floods in foothill and low-lying areas through July 4.

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Thailand is monitoring heavy rainfall in 51 provinces as tropical storm Maiskak combines with monsoon troughs affecting the northern and upper northeastern regions, along with southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The Meteorological Department forecasted on July 3, 2025, that scattered to heavy and very heavy rain will occur in parts of the northern, northeastern, eastern, and western southern regions over the next 24 hours due to the monsoon troughs merging with tropical storm Maiskak and strong southwest monsoon winds covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Residents should beware of dangers from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation that may cause flash floods and flash flooding, particularly in foothill areas near waterways and low-lying zones.

The upper Andaman Sea will experience strong winds with waves 2-3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Mariners in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid thunderstorm areas. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore.

The tropical depression in the upper South China Sea has strengthened into tropical storm Maiskak and is forecast to move through the Paracel Islands and make landfall on southern China's coast between July 4-6, 2025, with no direct impact on Thailand's weather.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow:

Northern Region: 80% chance of thunderstorms with very heavy rain in some areas across Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampun, Lamphun, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Low 23-25°C, high 32-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Northeastern Region: 80% chance of thunderstorms with very heavy rain in some areas across Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 23-26°C, high 32-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Central Region: 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas across Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Saraburi, Lopburi, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Low 24-26°C, high 33-35°C. Southwest winds 10-25 km/h.

Eastern Region: 70% chance of thunderstorms with very heavy rain in some areas across Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 24-28°C, high 31-35°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h. Waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (Eastern Coast): 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas across Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, and Surat Thani. Low 24-25°C, high 32-34°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h from Surat Thani northward. Waves 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

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Foundation Selects Young Khon Dancers Nationwide for 2026

A royal foundation is casting dancers aged 15-25 across Thailand for a Khon performance of Ramakien scheduled for late 2026, with auditions set for early July at a Bangkok-area university.

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The Promotion of Arts and Crafts as a Profession Foundation, under royal patronage, is organizing a Khon performance of Ramakien: The Sida Episode, scheduled to run from November 5 to December 10, 2026, at the Thailand Cultural Centre's Grand Hall.

The foundation has announced auditions for talented youth aged 15-25 from across Thailand who are currently studying or have graduated from educational institutions nationwide. The selection process began on May 5, 2026, and closed on June 12, 2026, attracting record-breaking interest with 1,135 applicants—more than any previous year.

Auditions for male characters (gods, demons, and monkeys) will be held Saturday, July 4, 2026, while auditions for female characters will take place Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Faculty of Fine Arts Building, fourth floor, Graduate Institute of Dramatic Art in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom.

Candidates must be between 15 and 25 years old, possess strong skills in Thai classical dance for Khon performance, demonstrate good personality and attitude toward the art form, and commit to training and related activities as required by the foundation. Eligible applicants must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from secondary school, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral programs.

Selected performers will receive training from expert artists and instructors across various disciplines to develop mastery and perform gracefully on stage. This production honors the late Queen Sirikit's commitment to reviving Khon, a treasured Thai cultural art form at risk of decline. Since 2007, the foundation has continuously staged various Ramakien episodes, including most recently the Satyapalii Episode in 2025, which gained tremendous popularity and inspired Thai people of all ages to appreciate and preserve national arts and culture in line with the late King's vision.

The foundation encourages young dancers nationwide who are passionate about Thai classical dance performance to participate and become outstanding Khon performers.

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