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Emmy Maxim Defends Daughter's Film Role Amid Online Criticism

Emmy Maxim defended her 17-year-old daughter Jiu Ling's film role at a Bangkok premiere, dismissing online criticism about intimate scenes as artistic cinematography and emphasizing the protective measures taken on set.

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On July 1, 2026, at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin, Emmy Maxim attended the premiere of "SOS ก้าวผิดชีวิตเปลี่ยน" with her daughter Jiu Ling. Before the screening, both gave interviews to media, expressing pride in Jiu Ling's acting success while addressing criticism about the film's quality.

When asked if she was proud of her daughter, Emmy responded enthusiastically: "Very much so. I never expected she'd be this talented and become a leading actress like this. I'm so proud of her."

Regarding special coaching, Emmy explained: "I barely need to train her. I just stay by her side. When there are deeper scenes or intense love scenes, I'm considerate to her co-star." She noted that Jiu Ling is naturally cautious and doesn't need much direction.

On acting techniques, Emmy shared: "She does her homework, reads her lines constantly. She watches other actors as reference rather than me. She's at an age where I barely need to teach anything. If I talk too much, we argue because she doesn't listen well."

Jiu Ling is 17 years old. When asked about concerns regarding love scenes in the film, Emmy clarified: "We discussed it beforehand. I asked if she was okay with it. She said yes. It's not excessive—a love scene is just acting. If you view it as art or cinema, it's just performance. There's nothing inappropriate. A kiss is normal, like kissing a boyfriend, though she doesn't have one yet."

Jiu Ling confirmed she discusses scenes with director Kim Mon beforehand and they establish boundaries through reminders like holding hands and saying "this is our job."

When addressing criticism about the film being too intense or heavy on content, Jiu Ling responded: "I want everyone to watch it because the entire story from beginning to end is acting. The production team created all the scenes and camera angles. What might look intense is actually just cinematography."

On protecting herself during intimate scenes, Emmy revealed: "She wears three pairs of underwear, a chest guard—everything."

When asked if this was Emmy's recommendation, she laughed: "No, she naturally wears three pairs of underwear to school anyway." Emmy explained that Jiu Ling is very protective of herself and, as someone who is romantically interested in women, prefers this extra layer of protection. The interview highlighted the protective mother-daughter dynamic while defending the artistic merit of the film project.

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Weather

Phuket Braces For Heavy Monsoon Rains

Phuket authorities warned residents to prepare for heavy monsoon rains and thunderstorms expected July 1–3, as the southwest monsoon brings prolonged downpours across the Andaman Sea region.

3d ago The Phuket Express

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Phuket – Governor Chotnarin Kerdsom confirmed that the province is closely monitoring weather conditions and has issued warnings for residents to remain alert to thunderstorms and heavy rain expected between July 1–3. The downpours are linked to the southwest monsoon currently sweeping across the Andaman Sea, bringing prolonged rainfall to the region. Authorities have activated […] Phuket Struggles with Floods -=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-=- The Phuket Express - Real. Unbiased. Impactful. In the moment.

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Tourism

Thai Actress Kicked Out Of Japanese Hot Spring For Tattoos

Thai actress Aum Luckana was ejected from a Japanese onsen after waterproof tape covering her tattoos peeled off in the pool, despite the facility's strict no-tattoo policy.

3d ago Khaosod

Thai actress and model Aum Luckana posted a TikTok video describing her experience at a Japanese onsen before being asked to leave due to her tattoos. She explained that the facility strictly prohibits anyone with tattoos from entering the water, regardless of size. After being denied entry at one location, she tried another onsen outside the city but encountered the same policy. The facility offered medical tape to cover her tattoos, which she had to purchase extra of to cover all her inked areas. When she first entered the water, the tape remained in place, but when moving to another pool, water pressure caused all the tape to peel off, resulting in her being asked to leave. She managed to soak for about 45 minutes before being stopped, which she described as a great experience despite the interruption. Luckana concluded by advising anyone with tattoos considering a visit to Japanese onsen to bring waterproof bandages, adding humorously in the caption: "If I could go back, I would never get a single tattoo."

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Police

Pattani Court Sentences Violent Militant to 11 Years

A Pattani court convicted a militant of sedition and terrorism conspiracy, sentencing him to four years and 18 months after security forces discovered weapons and explosives at his rubber plantation hideout in October 2025.

3d ago Khaosod

Pattani Provincial Court has delivered its verdict in Security Case No. 145/69 against Roza (surname withheld), finding him guilty of sedition, conspiracy to commit terrorism, and illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives without proper registration or authorization, as well as carrying weapons in urban and public areas without lawful cause. The case originated from the defendant's arrest by security officials on October 23, 2025, which led to the discovery of hidden weapons and military equipment in a rubber plantation located in Thung Pla subdistrict, Kok Pho district, Pattani province. The court considered evidence and the defendant's confession as mitigating factors, reducing the sentence by half from the initial 11-year term to 4 years and 18 months imprisonment. The defendant remains in custody pending appeal.

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Police

Divers Find Murder Victim in Submerged Cement Tank

A 39-year-old man missing for months was found dead in a cement tank submerged in a Nonthaburi pond after divers spotted decomposition gas bubbles rising from the murky 25-30 meter depths. Police are seeking to arrest a suspect accused of s

3d ago Khaosod

A 39-year-old man named Uthen, also known as Jia, who had been missing for months, was found dead inside a cement-filled tank that had been thrown into a large pond in Moo 11, Bang Bua Thong Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province. Rescue officials conducted underwater searches, and after six days, they discovered the tank containing the body. According to a diving team, the pond was extensive with depths of 25-30 meters, and since the tank had been submerged for over a month, sediment had covered the underwater area, making the search extremely difficult. However, officers noticed a suspicious location where air bubbles continuously rose from below, resembling gas from decomposition escaping the tank. This led them to find the tank and successfully retrieve it. The diving team had nearly given up after searching for 3-4 days without success, but these air bubbles—seemingly a signal from the deceased asking for help—ultimately led to the discovery. When rescue officials brought the tank up and opened it, they found lime and human remains inside, corroborating the statement of a witness named Bird, who admitted to being involved in concealing and disposing of the body in the pond. The victim's mother was asked to identify the remains, and she confirmed it was her son based on his clothing, necklace, and physical features. Police are preparing to request a court warrant for the arrest of a suspect named Sam, who allegedly shot and killed Uthen, as indicated by Bird's testimony.

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National

Foreign Ministry Warns Against Carrying Luggage Abroad for Others

Thailand's Foreign Ministry warns citizens against carrying luggage or packages for others abroad, as such arrangements often conceal illegal items like drugs or smuggled goods and expose travelers to serious criminal liability.

3d ago Khaosod

The Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has issued a warning against accepting or being hired to transport luggage abroad under any circumstances. The department strictly prohibits citizens from accepting parcels or packages from others to carry overseas, whether for payment or at the urging of acquaintances claiming to know the recipient. Such arrangements risk concealing illegal items including prohibited goods, smuggled merchandise, or drugs. Anyone caught transporting such items faces legal responsibility in their own name. Drug possession or trafficking carries severe penalties both in Thailand and internationally, and cannabis—including extracted oils with THC content exceeding 0.2 percent—remains classified as a controlled substance in many countries. The department advises all travelers to manage only their own luggage, firmly refuse requests to carry items for others, and prioritize their safety while traveling.

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National

Barcelona President Confirms Offer For Alvarez

Barcelona has made an official offer to sign Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez as a replacement for departed striker Robert Lewandowski, with the player reportedly eager to join the Catalan club.

3d ago Khaosod

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has confirmed the club has submitted an offer to sign Julián Álvarez, the forward from rival La Liga side Atlético Madrid, saying the player also wants to join Barcelona.

Barcelona is urgently looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who departed on a free transfer after his contract expired. Álvarez has been one of the strikers consistently linked with the Catalan club.

Laporta recently stated: "Our director has already made an offer, and we know the player wants to come to us. Atlético Madrid says they have no plans to sell him because they don't have a replacement. But this offer will remain on the table and we'll hold onto it until we find a suitable alternative."

Previously, Álvarez indicated that leaving Atlético Madrid would be the best option for him. Real Madrid, another La Liga club, had submitted an offer worth up to 150 million euros, but it was already rejected.

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Police

Former Watch Seller Arrested For iPhone Theft At Buddhist Temple

A 38-year-old former watch seller was arrested for stealing an iPhone 16 Pro Max from a tourist at Bangkok's Wat Pho temple in February, with investigators linking him to at least three similar thefts at the same location.

3d ago Khaosod

Police arrested 38-year-old Vunchai on July 1 on a court arrest warrant dated June 10, charging him with theft at a public shrine. The arrest came after an American tourist filed a complaint on February 13, reporting that his iPhone 16 Pro Max was stolen from inside Wat Pho temple on Maharaj Road in Bangkok's Pranakorn District. Investigators reviewed security camera footage to identify the suspect before issuing an arrest warrant and locating him.

During questioning, Vunchai claimed he was formerly a watch seller who became interested in Buddha amulets and visited amulet markets, including Tha Phra Chan Market, to resell items. On the day of the incident, he entered Wat Pho to pray and wait for transportation home to Bang Khae. He claimed he found the phone abandoned at the base of a Buddha statue, took it, and sold it as a used device for 800 baht.

Investigators determined he had committed similar thefts three times at Wat Pho between January and February. In the first incident, he stole a tourist's wallet. In the second incident, he stole a mobile phone. In the third incident, he stole another mobile phone. After the third incident, he attempted to enter the temple again but was pursued by security guards and fled. He has now been taken into police custody for legal proceedings.

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National

Opposition Coalition Seeks Constitutional Amendment Delay

The opposition coalition is seeking a delay to July's constitutional amendment parliamentary session, citing an incomplete public petition that lacks required signatures for timely submission. The three-faction meeting has been rescheduled

3d ago Khaosod

Pirsit Watcharasindhul, a Pheu Thai party list MP and coordinator of the opposition coalition (opposition bloc), said the joint parliamentary session originally scheduled for July 7-8 to consider constitutional amendments regarding Section 15/1 and drafting a new constitution should be postponed. A public draft is being prepared and has not yet reached the required 50,000 signatures, making it impossible for it to be submitted in time for the July 7-8 meeting. Pirsit expressed surprise that the parliamentary speaker has not yet scheduled a three-faction meeting to formalize discussions and clarify whether other parliamentary agendas will be considered instead.

Chada Thaiseuksaman, a Bhumjaithai party MP from Uthai Thani, raised concerns about verifying that public signatories actually understand the constitutional amendment proposal, citing a previous submission of 20,000 signatures with unclear public comprehension. Sophon responded that verification procedures are already in place.

Sophon proposed moving the three-faction meeting to the morning of July 6, citing a full schedule on July 2. Pirsit agreed but expressed concern about having only 24 hours between the meeting and the July 7 parliamentary session. He requested a commitment that if the meeting proceeds on July 6, the July 7 parliamentary agenda should focus on Article 236 constitutional amendments, which have already been sufficiently studied. Sophon agreed to issue invitations for the three-faction meeting on July 6.

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Police

Customs Seizes Cannabis from Two Uzbek Men at Phuket Airport

Customs officers at Phuket Airport arrested two Uzbek men on July 1 after discovering nearly 27 kilograms of cannabis hidden in their luggage during departure screening. Both suspects face charges under Thailand's Customs Act and narcotics

3d ago Khaosod

Customs officers at Phuket International Airport, working with relevant agencies, arrested two Uzbek nationals after discovering they had concealed dried cannabis flowers and cannabis products in their luggage for unauthorized export on July 1, 2026.

The first suspect, 26-year-old Jalilboyevich from Uzbekistan, was found with dried cannabis buds packed in 30 vacuum-sealed bags weighing 9.8 kilograms total, along with 14 processed cannabis sticks weighing 1.03 kilograms. Officers inspected his luggage on the first floor of the international departure terminal and identified two suspicious bags among his four total pieces of luggage.

The second suspect, 26-year-old Mukiddinnovitch, also from Uzbekistan, was found with 30 dried cannabis flower bundles (9.8 kilograms), 8 bags of cannabis resin (4.1 kilograms), and 5 processed cannabis sticks plus 9 cannabis blocks in one package (2 kilograms total). His luggage was inspected on the third floor of the international departure building.

Both suspects acknowledged ownership of all luggage and consented to searches, with X-ray examinations confirming the contraband. They face charges under the 2017 Customs Act for attempting to export controlled goods without customs clearance, as well as violations of narcotics and controlled botanical substance laws. Both remain in custody pending investigation and legal proceedings.

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National

Parliament Approves 2570 Budget Bill With 288 Votes

Parliament approved the 2570 Budget Bill with 288 votes in favor, setting up a 72-member special committee to review amendments over the next 30 days.

3d ago Khaosod

At 9 p.m., parliament voted to approve the draft 2570 Budget Bill with a vote of 288 in favor, 119 opposed, and 86 abstentions. A 72-member special committee was formed to deliberate the legislation within a 30-day amendment period. The committee's first meeting is scheduled for July 2 at 1:30 p.m.

The 72-member special committee consists of representatives from multiple political parties: 18 from the cabinet, 21 from the Bhumjaithai Party, 13 from the Pheu Thai Party, 8 from the Move Forward Party, 6 from the Ek Dharma Party, 2 from the Democrat Party, 1 from the Thai United Party, 1 from the Thai National Party, 1 from the State Power Party, and 1 from the Economics Party. The committee includes former Bangkok gubernatorial candidate Chaivatcharit and other prominent political figures.

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