The GLO Cup 2026 Northern Zone qualifiers for eight-a-side youth football concluded officially in Lampang province following matches held from June 30 to July 5, 2025. Eight regional teams—four in the U13 category and four in the U15 category—earned spots in the national championship round, along with players selected for the GLO STAR program.

Over six days of competition, 96 youth teams from across Northern Thailand participated, involving more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, and parents. The final day featured remarks from Pol. Lt. Col. Honun Sansnakum, director of the Government Lottery Office, who presented awards and congratulated advancing teams.

In the U13 final, Nakhon Sawan Municipality School defeated Prince Royale College 3-1 to clinch the Northern Zone title. In the U15 final, Wachiralaï United drew 0-0 with Thepsirin Chiang Mai School before winning the penalty shootout 3-2.

The four semifinalists from each age group advanced to the national championship:

U13 Champions: - Nakhon Sawan Municipality School (Champion) - Prince Royale College (Runner-up) - Namchuea FC (Third) - Mae Lao Witthayakom Chiang Rai FC Academy (Fourth)

U15 Champions: - Wachiralaï United (Champion) - Thepsirin Chiang Mai School (Runner-up) - Nakhon Sawan Municipality School (Third) - Lampang Province Sports School (Fourth)

Pol. Lt. Col. Honun Sansnakum stated that the GLO Cup 2026 has completed qualifiers across all seven regions, showcasing numerous Thai youth with potential for professional football careers. He highlighted that the program develops not only technical skills but also discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and resilience.

The GLO STAR program also selected 12 outstanding young players from the Northern Zone for national-level evaluation—six in U13 and six in U15 categories—offering opportunities for international development.

The commanders of Thailand's Second and Third Army Regions visited the Thai-Cambodian border on Sunday to inspect troop deployments, assess the security situation and pay tribute to soldiers who died protecting the country's sovereignty.

Lt. Gen. Weerayut Raksilp, commander of the Second Army Region, and Lt. Gen. Worathep Boonya, commander of the Third Army Region, visited operational areas at Ta Muen Thom temple, Ta Kwai temple and Hill 350, where troops from the Third Army Region have been deployed to support security operations under the Second Army Region.

The commanders received briefings on the latest situation, monitored ongoing operations and met troops stationed along the border, including personnel from the Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) under the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters.

During the visit, Lt. Gen. Worathep told troops their mission was vital to Thailand's national security and urged them to remain prepared, carry out their duties with determination and continue safeguarding the country's sovereignty.

Following the inspection, the two commanders and senior officers laid wreaths at memorials at Hill 350 and Ta Kwai temple in honour of soldiers who lost their lives while carrying out their duties. The ceremony included a moment of silence to pay tribute to their sacrifice.

The visit formed part of the army's ongoing efforts to monitor the security situation, support frontline personnel and maintain operational readiness along the Thai-Cambodian border.

As delivery approaches, actress May Pichyanutte has provided an update on her pregnancy symptoms at the six-month mark. Despite reaching this milestone, she reports that her morning sickness shows no signs of disappearing, and she's shared ultrasound images to document her progress.

According to her latest report: At six months pregnant, her nausea remains unchanged. She experiences sensitivity to toothpaste and gags while brushing her teeth in the morning and evening, though the episodes have become less severe. She's dealing with constant drowsiness, sleeping as much as possible but still feeling tired, and even falls asleep while riding in cars. Her belly has grown considerably.

She's started light exercise again and has been taking on occasional work commitments, primarily attending hospital appointments and wedding events. She also celebrated her birthday belated and attended a close friend's birthday celebration.

Investigation into the drug trafficking operation linked to a Thai Airways flight attendant is advancing rapidly, with several arrests already made. Authorities must identify everyone involved—those delivering heroin in Thai elephant-patterned bags to airline staff, drivers, and all other accomplices—to fully dismantle the network from source to destination. Complete dismantling is crucial to restore Thailand's reputation, as the case has severely damaged public confidence in air travel and Thailand's international standing, particularly with Australia, the intended destination. If Thai authorities cooperate effectively in combating this, it could improve bilateral relations.

Investigations increasingly suggest the flight attendant was deceived into accepting a courier job without knowing heroin was hidden inside, which may help reduce her sentence somewhat. However, this incident must serve as an expensive lesson for airline crew. Accepting courier work violates regulations, but if it involves international drug trafficking as in this case, the consequences are severe imprisonment with a ruined future.

Police must now demonstrate their ability to pursue the investigation to the masterminds behind the operation. Progress so far deserves praise for the Royal Thai Police's Central Investigation Bureau, Metropolitan Police, and Drug Suppression Police, led by Deputy Police Commissioner General Samran Nulma, National Police Chief General Siam Bunyasom, Drug Suppression Police Chief General Achayan Kraithong, and other senior officers, particularly Deputy Commissioner Samran, who has demonstrated comprehensive investigative skill.

While dismantling the drug smuggling network to Australia continues, border security and airport screening measures must be significantly intensified. Suvarnabhumi Airport, with its massive daily passenger traffic, must balance convenience for international tourists with strengthened narcotics detection—requiring more drug-detection dogs and enhanced screening protocols. The heroin source originates across borders from neighboring countries. Interdiction along Thailand's extensive borders and natural passages remains difficult, but targeting production facilities would be the most effective solution. The government must address this matter seriously.

A female municipal mayor in Mexico's Tenancingo has become the center of a nationwide scandal after prosecutors accused her of orchestrating her own kidnapping to justify withdrawing funds from municipal budgets and conceal massive embezzlement. Despite the charges, she maintains her innocence and claims the entire affair is a political conspiracy to destroy her career.

The incident began on May 31 when Nancy Napoles, the Tenancingo mayor, and her sister were forcibly placed into a vehicle by three armed men outside her home. Witnesses immediately reported the abduction, prompting police to launch a search. Napoles was found hours later on a remote road after asking a passerby to contact her husband.

Initially classified as a routine kidnapping, the case took a dramatic turn after three months of investigation and the arrest of three suspects. Authorities discovered significant inconsistencies and evidence contradicting Napoles' account.

According to police, Napoles told investigators that the kidnappers threatened to kill her and her family unless she cooperated and paid 40 million Mexican pesos—approximately 75 million baht—as ransom. She reportedly even suggested using municipal budget funds to cover the payment if she lacked sufficient cash. She claimed to have escaped when the kidnappers became careless.

However, the investigation revealed that Napoles' husband and brother had contacted the kidnapping group over 150 times before the abduction and that her husband allegedly offered approximately 920,000 baht to the perpetrators to execute the plan. Both men have since fled and remain at large.

Prosecutors theorize the staged kidnapping was designed to launder 40 million pesos from municipal funds through a fake ransom payment, thereby obscuring Napoles' alleged embezzlement scheme.

Despite the serious allegations, Napoles continues to deny all charges and maintains the case is political persecution. She is scheduled to testify on July 9, and no formal charges have been filed as of now. If convicted, she and her accomplices could face up to 16 years in prison. The case continues to attract significant attention in Mexican society, highlighting both corruption in the public sector and the complexities of local political machinations.

Former singer and actor Phlrit Siripaanich has entertained fans across social media with a humorous TikTok video asking for a second chance in the entertainment industry. After shifting his focus to business and medical work, Phlrit posted a funny clip to his personal account @p.ritzza while walking in the hot sun, joking that he's started missing life in showbiz. He appealed to producer Boy Thakklekiat Veeravarn to give him another opportunity as an actor, even offering to play a father figure in BL series productions.

In the video, Phlrit said: "I shouldn't have left the industry. If possible, I'd like to ask for another chance at Channel One New. Can I get one more opportunity? Let me go back to where I was—that peak star status where people surrounded me, wiping my sweat constantly. Working in cool air-conditioned rooms, complaining about the heat when needed. I miss that. I want to go back to being that person. Being tired with someone bringing me water without having to ask. I want to be that person again."

He continued: "Does Channel One accept older actor roles? I can play a father to the younger actors in BL series. I can do it now—I accept. I was too difficult before. I'm sorry. I've changed my mind. I understand now. I'll become a better person."

Phlrit also appealed directly: "I'm begging Brother Boy to reconsider. Please debut your younger brother again. I'm tired. I don't want to challenge life anymore. I understand now. I've fought hard enough."

The video has sparked an enthusiastic response from fans, with many commenting and calling for Phlrit's return to acting.