Thailand is reinforcing its climate action efforts through mangrove conservation, as Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, op...
Thailand is reinforcing its climate action efforts through mangrove conservation, as Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, op...
Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources launched Upcycling for Life, transforming ocean waste and discarded fishing nets into hospital bed sheets for bedridden patients distributed through public health offices nationwide.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment partnered with the King Prajadhipok's Institute to advance the Coral Conservation Foundation's initiative, launching Upcycling for Life, which transforms ocean waste into patient turnover sheets. On July 2 at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment headquarters, Natural Resources Minister Suchart Chomklin chaired a ceremony presenting raw materials for producing patient turnover sheets under the Upcycling for Life project to the Thai Marine Coral and Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, operating under a strategic cooperation framework for sustainable marine resource and environmental management. Vice Admiral Suwin Jaengyodsuk, Deputy Chair of the Foundation's Board, accepted the materials alongside senior officials including Dr. Raviwan Phuridech, Permanent Secretary of the Natural Resources Ministry; Dr. Pinsak Suratsawadee, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Isara Srivattanawuthi, Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok's Institute, along with administrators, SEPEM Class 15 students from the Lion Group, and partner agencies.
Dr. Raviwan Phuridech, Permanent Secretary of the Natural Resources Ministry, stated that this project exemplifies converting marine waste into societal value following circular economy principles, transforming PET plastic bottles and discarded ocean materials through knowledge, technology, and innovation into beneficial products for patients and medical personnel. "The patient turnover sheets produced from 100 percent upcycled recycled materials have body-supporting properties, reduce friction, minimize pressure ulcer risks, provide excellent ventilation, offer durability and strength, and reduce caregiver burden when moving patients. This innovation demonstrates that environmental conservation can create tangible improvements to people's quality of life. The sheets will be distributed through provincial public health offices to bedridden patients." The raw materials result from collaboration across sectors, including waste segregation by Natural Resources Ministry staff following Green Office guidelines, beach and rivermouth debris collection from critical ecosystems, and discarded fishing nets from coastal communities. These materials were sent to a waste bank at a school under Tha Kham Subdistrict Municipality in Chachoengsao Province for students to learn about waste segregation and resource value before private companies transform them into patient turnover sheets for medical use.
Dr. Pinsak Suratsawadee, Director-General of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, noted that plastic waste in the ocean poses a significant environmental challenge affecting ecosystems, tourism, and coastal communities. Field investigations revealed many bedridden patients lacking quality medical equipment due to high costs. "Upcycling for Life serves as a model for creating new value from resources deemed worthless, reducing environmental problems while improving patient and caregiver quality of life, reflecting the collaborative power of government, private sector, academia, and civil society in conserving marine resources and advancing national sustainable development," the director-general said.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Isara Srivattanawuthi, Secretary-General of the King Prajadhipok's Institute, praised SEPEM Class 15 Lion Group students and all program staff for continuing the Institute's spirit of extending impact beyond campus.
US coach Pochettino disputed star striker Balogan's red card in the 64th minute, calling it accidental contact rather than a deliberate offense, though the team won 2-0 against Bosnia to advance to the Round of 16.
US national team coach Mauricio Pochettino disagreed with Florian Balogan receiving a red card, even after the team's victory over Bosnia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match.
Playing as co-hosts, the United States finished with 10 players after Balogan, their star striker, was sent off in the 64th minute. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the team won 2-0 and advanced to the Round of 16 to face Belgium on July 7.
After the match, Pochettino expressed his disagreement with Balogan's dismissal. "After watching the replay on television, there was no intention to step on the player at all. It's just something that happens accidentally in football," he said.
"This wasn't a red card at all. Looking at the television footage, there was never any intention to step on the player. That's normal play in football. It happened by accident and was never deliberate. That's why, for me, it wasn't a red card."
The 54-year-old head coach also addressed the Bosnia victory, saying: "We have no excuse not to beat Bosnia, whether we got a red card or not. We should have won this match anyway. And that's exactly what we did."
Thailand's Tourism Authority won a Green Leadership Award for its CF-Hotels platform, which helps hotels measure and reduce carbon emissions while accessing green financing across the country.
Bangkok, 2 July 2026 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is reinforcing Thailand’s low-carbon tourism direction through its Carbon Footprint Hotels (CF-Hotels) platform, which has won the Green Leadership category at the Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards (AREA) 2026 in Malaysia.
Mr. Kittipong Prapattong, TAT Deputy Governor for Digitalisation, Research and Development, said, “This award reflects TAT’s role as a system orchestrator for sustainable tourism, connecting digital data, carbon management, market incentives, and green finance in one practical platform. CF-Hotels enables hotels to take measurable action, strengthen competitiveness, and contribute to TAT’s direction in advancing quality tourism that creates long-term value, while supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and aligning with the Paris Agreement.”
Organised by Enterprise Asia, AREA 2026 recognises organisations in Asia for outstanding performance in social and environmental responsibility and sustainable development. The ceremony, held on 26 June, brought together leading regional organisations and key figures in the sustainability sector.
CF-Hotels serves as a practical model for turning sustainability policy into business action. Developed for hotels and accommodation providers across Thailand, the platform helps operators measure, manage, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through a standardised digital system, while linking carbon performance with market opportunities and access to green finance.
The platform gives accommodation businesses, particularly SMEs, free access to internationally aligned tools for greenhouse gas data collection and assessment. It also connects environmental data with green finance opportunities through cooperation with the Bank of Thailand and nine commercial banks under the “Financing the Transition” initiative.
CF-Hotels further supports hotels in moving towards international sustainability standards, including ISO 14064-1 and GSTC-related frameworks. This helps make carbon management more accessible, commercially relevant, and connected to future market access.
Since becoming publicly active in 2024, CF-Hotels has expanded from 21 pilot hotels to more than 900 registered hotel accounts nationwide. Participating properties have recorded greenhouse gas reductions of 16,838.79 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, comparable to planting more than 1,202,770 mature trees. The project has also mobilised more than 29.3 million Baht through the ThaiCI Fund to support low-carbon transition.
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Prince of Songkla University has unveiled two new innovation products developed from the university’s intellectual property, reinforcing its commitment to transforming academic research in...
Prince of Songkla University has unveiled two new innovation products developed from the university’s intellectual property, reinforcing its commitment to transforming academic research in...
Pailin "Bam" Vongsa is competing in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant starting with the Maha Sarakham-Sakon Nakhon regional stage, with finals scheduled for July 4 at Imperial Hotel Sakon Nakhon.
Pailin Vongsa, known as Bam, has officially entered the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, beginning with the Maha Sarakham-Sakon Nakhon 2026 regional stage. She is assigned contestant number 7, with the final competition scheduled for July 4. The move follows Miss Universe Khon Kaen's announcement terminating her candidacy after discovering she had registered for pageants in other provinces while still maintaining her status as a Khon Kaen competitor.
On July 2, Bam posted a video from Robinson Sakon Nakhon during pageant activities, captioning it "My number this year is 7." She previously shared her ambitions for the Miss Universe 2026 stage, stating: "Bam's goal is to walk on the big stage, carrying the dreams of my mentor, my family, and my fans into the Miss Universe 2026 competition starting with Maha Sarakham-Sakon Nakhon 2026." The competition runs July 2-3 with finals at Imperial Hotel Sakon Nakhon on July 4 at 5 p.m. Fans have been actively supporting her candidacy online.
Young actor Film Thanaphat steps outside his home studio for the first time, starring in True Visions series "Ruk" alongside co-stars Kaew and Chuda. The actor praised the warm, laughter-filled production atmosphere and described the experi
This marks the first time young actor Film Thanaphat Kavilai has taken on a project outside his home studio. He recently appeared in the True Visions series "Ruk" and spoke enthusiastically at the press conference for the series launch at Major Cineplex Sukhumvit about working with the True Visions team and collaborating with fellow cast members Kaew and Chuda.
"I've never done a drama outside Channel One before," Film said. "This is my first outside project, and I'm happy working with True Visions and my co-stars. Everyone is new to me—I've never worked with them before. I appreciate seeing new chemistry and perspectives I haven't encountered before. It's a great experience, and everyone is so kind."
When asked about his father's thoughts on the outside work, Film replied: "My dad approved and is happy about it. My manager is also supportive of me seeking new experiences. The more experience I gain, the more I can apply to my own work. I see this as important for my growth."
Asked about differences between working outside versus inside his home studio, Film explained: "Each studio has its own distinct mood and tone. Working here, I've discovered how other people in the industry think and work differently from my home studio."
When asked what Chuda's set is like, Film laughed: "Chuda's set is filled with laughter. I'm serious—I could swear on it. It's not just Chuda but the entire team. The production staff and other actors—we feel like we're playing with friends. There's constant laughter and smiles. The vibe here is very positive."
On whether the atmosphere feels as warm as home, Film said: "It's a different kind of warmth. This production has a distinct character—there's constant laughter here."
Asked if he had any concerns on set, Film admitted: "My only worry was about Chuda scolding me. Some of my friends working outside their home studios have had bad experiences with some directors, so I was nervous. Being an outsider, I was worried they wouldn't be kind to me. This is my first outside experience, so I was anxious."
Regarding whether he ended up buttering up Chuda, Film smiled and said: "No, I worked seriously."
When asked if he'd worked with other actors before, Film replied: "No, never. I've only worked with one other actress previously—everyone else is new."
On whether three of his co-stars becoming brides means he's hit the jackpot, Film joked: "Yes, they've reached that age."
Asked if he has too, Film answered: "I've reached the age, but I still don't have anyone."
On his attachment to skincare, Film confirmed: "I'm still attached—addicted to cats every day."
When asked if the cat is his own, Film said: "Yes. I feel like I'm not taking life so seriously anymore. It's at a point where I can just let things pass. Whether it happens or not, I'm fine either way. I feel my perspective changes every year as I grow older. Now I'm at a point where I'm happy living at home, playing with my cat, working out, spending time with my mom, and working like this."
Asked if this is a year of change for him, Film said: "You could call it a year of transformation. Everything in my life has changed significantly. Every aspect has changed."
When asked what changed for the better, Film's response was cut off.
Actress Lilly Nguyen lost 7-8 kilograms in two months to portray a prostitute in the film 'SOS: One Wrong Step, Life Changes,' which premiered July 2nd at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin.
Actress Lilly Nguyen has landed a leading role in the film 'SOS: One Wrong Step, Life Changes,' playing a prostitute—a role she'd previously joked about on the talk show 'Noh Krasor.' The director ordered her to lose as much weight as possible to authentically portray the character, who is the estranged mother of a heartbroken daughter played by child actress Zo Ling, daughter of Emmy Makimaki.
At the film's premiere on July 2nd at Major Cineplex Ratchayothin, Lilly gave an interview discussing her preparation. She revealed that she lost 7-8 kilograms in 1-2 months, eating almost nothing most days. "The director ordered me to lose weight right away," she said with a laugh. "I really had to cut back severely—skin and bones. But I told him that's the most I could do. These days I barely eat anything. When you don't eat, you get stressed, and on set I use that irritability to yell at my character's daughter, even though she didn't do anything wrong. It's genuine anger mixed with hunger."
She expressed pride in achieving the role she'd mentioned wanting on the talk show, though she acknowledged the financial struggles of being an actress. "Honestly, I'm almost broke now," she admitted. "I just called my friend recently and asked him to help me out. I told him I have nothing to eat. I suggested we do a live stream to sell his things so I could afford food."
When asked about her financial situation, Lilly elaborated on her difficult circumstances and mentioned a man who had pursued her romantically, requesting 100,000 baht for a dinner date as a test of his financial capability to support her. She noted his failure to follow through on the arrangement and reflected on her current survival through selling assets.
Thai narcotics authorities have identified a woman nicknamed "Dear" as the intended recipient of heroin smuggled by a Thai Airways flight attendant arrested in Melbourne on June 25, though her nationality remains unconfirmed. Police are lau
Thai narcotics authorities have identified the recipient of a heroin shipment from a Thai Airways flight attendant as a woman nicknamed 'Dear,' though her nationality remains unconfirmed. The investigation suggests the drug source targeted two criminal networks in northeastern Thailand, while a black-hooded motorcycle courier remains at large.
The case centers on Ms. Meena, a 26-year-old Thai Airways flight attendant arrested by Australian authorities at Melbourne Airport on June 25 with 1 kilogram of heroin hidden in her luggage. Investigators discovered she was hired to smuggle drugs by someone operating a Facebook account under the name "Rose Rose." Authorities are now tracking the motorcycle courier who delivered the package to Ms. Meena's condominium.
According to the Narcotics Control Board secretary, police will launch search and arrest operations within 1-2 days targeting major drug networks in Bangkok. Following coordination with Australian Federal Police, Thai authorities received information that the heroin recipient was to be someone nicknamed "Dear," identified only from Ms. Meena's statement to Australian officers. However, the Australian authorities have not yet confirmed whether "Dear" is Thai or foreign national, nor have they provided contact information for this individual since Ms. Meena was arrested before completing the handover.
The investigation is tracking the "Rose Rose" Facebook account, which has since been closed. Authorities are coordinating with Meta to identify the account holder and have also engaged the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's office in Thailand. Police reviewed CCTV footage around Ms. Meena's condominium to identify the courier, his vehicle, and license plate, as well as his route from the origin point. Preliminary findings suggest the courier was a black-hooded motorcycle rider driving a sedan.
Surgeons at Hatyai Center Hospital in Songkhla Province successfully removed a stone-like mass containing beads and other foreign objects from a 47-year-old woman's reproductive tract after she revealed an Indonesian occult practitioner had
A rare medical case has captured the attention of Thailand's medical community. Dr. Sunthon Srisuwan, an orthopedic specialist at Hatyai Hospital in Songkhla Province, shared details of a 47-year-old female patient who had been experiencing chronic lower abdominal pain for three years, along with urinary retention, abnormal discharge, and irregular menstrual symptoms. CT scans revealed a foreign object measuring 10-12 centimeters in diameter with an internal horseshoe-like structure in the reproductive tract, prompting referral to Hatyai Center Hospital.
The obstetric and gynecology team, led by Dr. Khotsit Tantinaam and Dr. Atchara Poolswat, a gynecological oncology specialist, initially planned to remove the mass through the vaginal canal. However, upon assessment, Dr. Sunthon determined the object was too large and hard to extract vaginally without risk of leaving fragments. The surgical team decided to perform an abdominal approach instead.
During surgery, the gynecological team performed a hysterectomy and partial cervical opening, while the orthopedic surgeon carefully dissected tissue around the stone-like mass to create space for extraction. The procedure was extremely delicate due to proximity to vital organs including the large intestine and kidneys. After extensive dissection and prayers, the team successfully removed the mass.
Upon examination, the mass was broken open to reveal water, mud-like material with an extremely foul odor, and internal components including acrylic-like circular objects colored green and red measuring approximately 3 centimeters in diameter, along with 11 colorful beads approximately 5 millimeters each.
The patient revealed that years earlier while living in Indonesia, an Indonesian occult practitioner forced foreign objects into her reproductive tract. The exact composition and purpose of these materials remain unclear. The surgical team made the correct decision to surgically remove the entire mass rather than attempt extraction through the vaginal canal, which would have risked leaving decomposing fragments inside the patient's body.
The Department of Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Commerce has officially registered “Som Za Ban Wang Som Za Phitsanulok” as Thailand’s newest Geographical Indication (GI) ...
The Department of Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Commerce has officially registered “Som Za Ban Wang Som Za Phitsanulok” as Thailand’s newest Geographical Indication (GI) ...