ILLIMNT, a global entertainment company, has officially launched with Thai artist TEN (Chitpol Leechaiyprakul) as co-founder and inaugural artist. The company functions as a creative hub connecting music, culture, visual art, fashion, original content, and global brand collaborations. ILLIMNT is committed to supporting artists by presenting their authentic identities and unique qualities to worldwide audiences, with a core focus on groundbreaking creative thinking that delivers engaging, participatory experiences.

ILLIMNT's launch features collaborations with TEN, who will undertake projects across South Korea, China, the United States, and globally as ILLIMNT's solo artist, leveraging world-class performance skills, musical depth, and distinctive image. TEN, known from groups NCT, WayV, and SuperM, will release diverse projects throughout the year.

As co-founder, TEN stated: "ILLIMNT is a company that believes even seemingly impossible things can happen through creative power. We hope ILLIMNT becomes a space that empowers artists to believe in their identities while exploring new possibilities to create work connecting people, inspiring others, and transcending language and cultural boundaries."

Future plans include an artist-centric management model leveraging global networks to drive impactful projects across music and broader cultural sectors. TEN's discography includes mini-albums TEN and STUNNER, and Japanese mini-album Humanity. STUNNER won Spotify Thailand's "Top Song of 2025" and appeared on Music Bank, The Show, and Inkigayo Hot Stage. TEN earned Best Choice Award at 2024 Asia Artist Awards. His solo streams exceed 460 million with 35 million music video views; collaborative work exceeds 620 million streams and 617 chart entries. Beyond music, TEN serves as Global Brand Ambassador for Saint Laurent and has graced international magazine covers including ELLE MEN Fresh, GQ Thailand, Esquire Singapore, Harper's Bazaar Men, and Flaunt.

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has sued Nike at federal court in Dallas, Texas, claiming that the new Air Max 95 sneaker features orange, green, and red color tones that closely resemble the company's brand identity and may infringe on its trademark.

The lawsuit was filed on July 2, with 7-Eleven noting that the shoes are scheduled to release on July 11—the same day as 7-Eleven Day, the company's annual celebration when free Slurpee drinks are distributed. The timing, 7-Eleven argues, increases the likelihood of consumer confusion.

In the complaint, 7-Eleven states that Nike's use of the three-color stripe design is "confusingly similar" to the company's trademark. The convenience chain alleges that consumers may believe the shoes are officially endorsed, sponsored, or jointly developed with 7-Eleven, when no such partnership exists.

7-Eleven strongly denies any collaboration with Nike on the shoe's design, production, or marketing. The company accuses Nike of deliberately designing the product to evoke the 7-Eleven brand in order to capitalize on the chain's reputation and consumer recognition for marketing gain. Several media reports suggesting the shoe was inspired by 7-Eleven only strengthen this perception, the company claims.

7-Eleven notes that it has consistently used the orange, green, and red color combination on storefront signage, advertising materials, merchandise, and other products for decades. The company holds multiple registered trademarks covering this color stripe design. The use of similar design elements, 7-Eleven argues, damages the company's image and intellectual property rights.

Before filing suit, 7-Eleven says it attempted to contact and negotiate with Nike multiple times to resolve the dispute but was unsuccessful. Nike confirmed it would proceed with advertising and launching the shoe on July 11 as originally planned, leaving 7-Eleven no choice but to pursue legal action.

In a statement, 7-Eleven emphasized the need to "act quickly and decisively" due to the unauthorized use of its brand identity, compounded by the shoe's launch on 7-Eleven Day, a significant date for the company that amplifies the risk of consumer confusion.

7-Eleven is seeking a court order prohibiting Nike from selling the shoe, recalling units already distributed to market, monetary damages, and the transfer of all profits from the shoe's sales. Nike has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit.

The Senate voted 146-to-approve a bill reallocating 10.3 billion baht in government spending on July 6, 2024, following earlier approval by the House of Representatives. Minister Prasart Pirisananantakul, Secretary to the Prime Minister's Office, explained that the government needed additional funds to address crises stemming from Middle East instability and energy price hikes, which depleted Thailand's oil fund by nearly 60 billion baht.

The minister noted that Thailand imports most of its energy and cannot produce its own oil, forcing fuel price decontrol after the previous administration froze prices for 15 days. He stressed the government could not sustain emergency measures and required new revenue sources to support citizens affected by rising commodity costs.

Minister Prasart stated the government originally projected obtaining 80-100 billion baht but faced legal delays in April, pushing the reallocation process into June. During the interim period, government agencies accelerated spending to avoid budget cuts, with expenditures in the second and third quarters increasing 6-7 percent year-on-year. This acceleration reduced the final reallocation need to 10.3 billion baht.

The criteria for reallocation include redirecting unspent recurring allocations without obligations, single-year investment spending, and projects that agencies determined could be delayed. Excluded are budgets for parliament, courts, independent bodies, prosecutors' offices, state enterprises, and subsidized agencies. Major infrastructure projects from the Transport, Agriculture, and Higher Education ministries and multi-year projects will be handled separately.

Javier Aguirre, Mexico's national team coach, faced the painful task of stepping down following the team's Round of 16 elimination at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mexico, co-hosts of the tournament, concluded their World Cup campaign at the Round of 16 stage after losing 2-3 to England with 10 players remaining at Estadio Azteca on July 6.

Following the match, Aguirre, exiting his position as Mexico's coach for the third time, stated: "I wanted to say goodbye to the fans with a victory. It hurts a lot. We tried. The players must leave with their heads held high. We couldn't do it today. We missed our chances, but I want to thank them all."

Aguirre also expressed confidence that Rafael Márquez, who will take over as the new head coach, will lead the team to greater success. "I wish him all the best," Aguirre said. "He has more ability than I do, and he will certainly do better than me."

Dr. Jetsada Bunyavongsirot, deputy director of primary care at Maha Rachachon Hospital in Nakhon Ratchasima, posted on Facebook explaining warning signs of breast cancer. He stressed that not feeling a lump does not mean you don't have breast cancer. Some types of breast cancer, especially inflammatory breast cancer, may begin with red, swollen, hot skin or an orange-peel-like appearance rather than a distinct lump. If one breast changes noticeably from before, don't wait—months of watching could delay critical diagnosis.

Seven key warning signs to watch for:

1. Dimpled, puckered, or wrinkled skin: If breast skin shows dimpling as if pulled from inside, especially visible when raising your arm, or if the breast shape becomes distorted, seek examination immediately. Deep abnormal tissue may pull on the fascia and skin even if you can't feel a distinct lump.

2. Thickened skin with prominent pores resembling orange peel (Peau d'orange): This occurs when lymphatic drainage beneath the skin becomes blocked, causing fluid to accumulate in the breast. This is a key sign of inflammatory breast cancer, which often has no palpable lump.

3. Red, swollen, hot, or rapidly enlarging breast on one side: While redness doesn't always indicate cancer—it could be infection or ordinary inflammation—widespread redness, heat, heaviness, swelling, or rapid size changes within weeks, especially in non-breastfeeding women, warrant immediate examination. Inflammatory breast cancer can mimic ordinary inflammation, and if it doesn't improve with infection treatment, it should not be ignored.

4. Newly inverted nipple: If a previously protruding nipple is drawn inward, tilts, changes shape, or shows skin tightening around it, see a doctor. Abnormal tissue may be pulling on milk ducts or tissue from inside.

5. Rash, redness, peeling, or non-healing sores on the nipple: Nipple rash may be simple allergic dermatitis or eczema, but if it starts on one nipple only, peels in flakes, itches, burns, has clear discharge, or doesn't heal with treatment, watch for Paget's disease of the nipple—a type of breast cancer affecting the nipple area. Don't apply cream repeatedly for months without knowing the cause.

6. Spontaneous fluid or blood discharge from the nipple: While milk during pregnancy or breastfeeding is normal, spontaneous discharge without squeezing—especially from a single duct on one side, clear like water, or blood-tinged—requires examination. Abnormalities may exist within milk ducts and be invisible from outside.

7. One breast changing in size, shape, or feeling abnormally heavy: Slight asymmetry is normal, but rapid enlargement, shape change, or noticeably increased weight, firmness, or tightness on one side should be investigated—don't blame it solely on weight gain or hormones, especially if accompanied by skin redness, thickening, nipple changes, or lumps under the armpit.

If you notice changes, document them by photographing in consistent lighting and angles to track any progression.

On July 6, Prime Minister's Advisor Wan Muhammad Nor Matha addressed the BRN peace secretariat's July 5 statement, which attributed ongoing unrest in Pattani to increased Thai military operations. He noted the timing coincides with PM Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister's planned visit to Malaysia on July 9-10 to meet Malaysian leaders and consult with Thailand's peace dialogue team.

Thailand is preparing talks with dissidents in the region with Malaysia serving as facilitator. Discussions began in June and will resume with a major meeting in September. Current and emerging issues in the area will be raised as additional discussion points between Thai government representatives and opposition groups, primarily the BRN.

When asked if these developments would derail talks, Nor stated that preliminary-level representatives reported positive momentum and expects September discussions to conclude well after a two-year hiatus. He acknowledged uncertainty about which BRN faction issued the statement but noted that many sides view dialogue as essential to resolving the problem. Thailand doesn't object to talks but must address citizen grievances alongside negotiations. He expressed confidence that talks should yield good news.

Regarding the Saudi Consulate General in Jeddah's initiative bringing Thai students from western Saudi Arabia for training and meetings with Thai agencies on halal and strategic industries, Nor explained the program mostly recruits students from southern border provinces to enhance life skills and vocational knowledge aligned with Thai social context, emphasizing exchange with public and private agencies serving Thai Muslim communities to inspire participants.