Ajarn Khattiya Shinbanchar joined the Hong Kong Tourism Authority's "Good Fortune Luncheon" event at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park to reveal fortune-seeking rituals popular among Thai visitors to Hong Kong and provide entertainment industry updates for the latter half of the year.

When visiting Hong Kong in the second half of the year, Khattiya recommends worshipping at Tai Sui temples. The first deity to visit is Tai Sui, as Jupiter holds powerful influence through this year into next. He specifically recommends the Room 60 Tai Sui at Wong Tai Sin Temple, where visitors can receive blessings from celestial powers and the universe, surrounded by all 60 Tai Sui deities and Tao Tei.

Other important stops include shrines dedicated to Guan Yu for those in military or police work, and Guan Yu temples for those born in Rat or Ox years. Khattiya emphasizes proper etiquette: bow to heaven and earth first, dress respectfully, and maintain sincere faith. He advises learning a deity's virtues—whether benevolence, commerce, smoothness, victory, good fortune, wealth, health, or love—to ask for appropriate blessings. When praying, he recommends making only one or two specific requests to maintain focused spiritual energy.

When asked about immediate results, Khattiya highlights two locations where wishes are said to materialize quickly. Guan Yin Hung Hum temple is popular for lottery wins and financial blessings. He personally requested financial assistance from authority figures and received results immediately upon landing. The fortune teller visits nearly every month, making additional requests and giving thanks with each visit.

Thai Airways International launched its inaugural direct flight between Bangkok and Amsterdam on Tuesday, marking the airline's return to the Dutch capital after a 28-year absence. A ceremony at Suvarnabhumi Airport was attended by Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri, Chief Commercial Officer Kittipong Sarnsombat, airline executives, staff and invited guests. Passengers on the inaugural flight received commemorative souvenirs.

The airline said the resumed route aims to meet growing travel demand while improving connections between Thailand, the Asia-Pacific region and major European destinations through the Star Alliance network. The Bangkok–Amsterdam service will operate daily, with Flight TG936 departing Bangkok at 05:35 and arriving in Amsterdam at 12:40 local time, while Flight TG937 departs Amsterdam at 14:15 local time and arrives in Bangkok at 06:35 the following day.

BANGKOK — On July 1, 2026, 'Of Veins and Wires' made history as the first Thai short film to reach the semifinalist stage at the 2026 Student Academy Awards, widely known as the "Student Oscars," which represents the student equivalent of the Academy Awards.

The film is among 61 finalists selected from a total of 2,972 submissions worldwide. The competition will now advance to a final voting round to determine which films win awards.

'Of Veins and Wires' is a thesis project created by Supakorn Kitwattanachai (known as "Petch"), with Tanbhiti Supatwanich as co-producer. The project was developed through the Communication Design programme at the Faculty of Architecture at Chulalongkorn University.

Set in Bangkok in 2055, the film envisions a future where artificial womb technology has made pregnancy optional rather than mandatory. This breakthrough raises hope, controversy, and profound questions throughout society.

Blending documentary and fictional elements in a docu-fiction format, the film explores the ethical and social dimensions of reproductive technology through interviews with three women while showing viewers behind the scenes of a fictional artificial womb clinic. The film presents multiple perspectives on whether society should embrace or resist the future of childbirth.

Thai Airways stated that a flight attendant arrested by Australian police with heroin has clearly violated company discipline. The airline's HR director, Janthrika Chotiksathian, clarified the company's internal procedures, disciplinary measures, personnel screening and training protocols. She emphasized that this was an individual act and does not reflect on the airline's safety standards.

The attendant, who began working for Thai Airways in 2566-2567, earned a base salary of 15,000-20,000 baht monthly, with total monthly income averaging 50,000-60,000 baht including flight pay and other compensation.

When disciplinary cases arise, the airline suspends the employee and forms an investigation committee, allowing the employee to clarify their position. Thai Airways stated it does not tolerate any disciplinary violations and has strict rules prohibiting pilots and crew from accepting items for transport, or misusing their company position for personal gain.

Chotiksathian emphasized that the incident must be separated from aviation safety concerns, as it reflects individual behavior, not systemic problems. She confirmed the airline maintains strict 3S standards—Service, Safety and Security—and that the company president has ordered a comprehensive review of all organizational rules and measures to identify and address any potential vulnerabilities. The airline reaffirmed its commitment to operational excellence and safety standards.

Twenty soldiers were injured when a naval artillery transport truck overturned and was struck repeatedly on Sukhumvit Road. All personnel are reported to be in stable condition.

At approximately 2 p.m. on July 1, 2026, police from Kaeng Station in Rayong, along with rescue units from the Buddhist Charitable Association in Kaeng District, responded to the accident near Khao Din Market in Thung Khwai Kin Sub-district, Kaeng District.

Investigators determined that a three-vehicle convoy from the Naval Artillery Corps—consisting of two 10-wheel trucks and one bus—was returning to their base in Sattahip, Chonburi, after completing operations with the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Protection Command. When the convoy reached the accident scene during heavy rainfall, the lead truck lost control, struck a street light pole on the road median, and overturned, injuring three soldiers aboard. At that moment, a six-wheel cargo truck stopped to assist the injured soldiers. However, another military truck following behind lost its brakes and struck the rear of the cargo truck, also hitting a civilian pickup truck passing through the area. This secondary collision resulted in an additional 17 soldiers being injured.

Rescue personnel immediately transported all 20 injured soldiers to Kaeng Hospital. Doctors reported that all injuries were minor and all personnel were in stable condition. The civilian pickup truck driver sustained only minor damage and did not remain at the scene. Police will conduct a detailed investigation into the actual cause of the accident and proceed with legal action accordingly.

Police have identified a network of recipients waiting in Australia to receive heroin from a Thai airline employee. A full search and investigation into the trafficking network operating in Thailand will begin within two days. The airline employee has indicated a willingness to cooperate. At 2:00 PM on July 1, 2025, at the Narcotics Suppression Bureau headquarters in Din Daeng, an inter-agency information-sharing meeting was held. Representatives from the NSB Drug Suppression Division, Australian Federal Police (AFP) including senior officer Christie-Lee Cressey and liaison officer Brandon Bassford, and the Australian Border Force (ABF) including advisor James Ryan and senior project manager Banpot Denmetharat attended the session. The meeting focused on developments in the case of 26-year-old Thai national Ms. Meena, who was arrested at Melbourne Airport on June 25, 2025, with 1 kilogram of heroin concealed in her luggage. Ms. Meena is currently in Australian custody and is scheduled to appear in Melbourne County Court on September 14, 2025. The meeting examined key details from Ms. Meena's interrogation, including the identity of the intended recipient, the location of the planned handover, and circumstances prior to her arrest. The discussion also covered previous narcotics cases, noting that Thailand frequently serves as a transit point for drugs destined for third countries, particularly Australia. Both agencies discussed strengthened security measures and strategies to intercept drug trafficking between Thailand and Australia. AFP representatives brought black case files marked "AFP," and ABF officials wore jackets identifying the Australian Border Force—the equivalent of Thailand's customs, immigration, and border security combined, operating under Australia's Department of Home Affairs. ABF conducts immigration control by verifying travelers' documents and customs inspections of luggage and prohibited items. At 3:30 PM, NSB Secretary-General Suriyan Singhakmol revealed that the one-hour meeting with AFP and ABF officials occurred under the joint special operations program "Taskforce Storm," established since 2016. He explained that today's discussion was an information exchange regarding the investigation from Ms. Meena's arrest, and a progress update from both sides to understand the origins and source of the trafficking network. Both agencies have compiled all available information, though some details remain reserved, as both nations are committed to fully resolving this matter that has troubled both Thailand and Australia.