RATCHABURI — A noodle vendor in Ratchaburi has kept her prices at 10 baht per bowl despite the rising costs of ingredients and fuel, maintaining one of Thailand's most affordable meal options as inflation squeezes household budgets.

Jiraprapa Chulert, 59, runs the modest roadside stall near Kobkul Bridge across the Mae Klong River in Tha Rab subdistrict. The cart attracts students, laborers, and locals looking for budget-friendly food. Her menu includes nam tok (Thai-style boat noodles), tom yum noodles, clear broth noodles, and yen ta fo—all served at the same 10-baht price.

Remarkably, Jiraprapa has held prices steady for about eight years despite meat, vegetables, and other ingredient costs climbing steadily. She refuses to raise prices because many of her customers—factory workers and schoolchildren from a nearby institution—rely on affordable meals to make ends meet.

The economics are challenging. After covering expenses, the stall generates only 500-600 baht daily, surviving on high volume rather than healthy margins. Yet the modest income has helped put three grandchildren through vocational training.

Jiraprapa operates from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily or until sold out. Customers praise the value, with one noting that two bowls for 20 baht still constitutes a full meal—far cheaper than most other food stalls, which have raised prices significantly in recent years.

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Residents of a residential neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia are facing an unexpected crisis as numerous Waymo driverless taxis continuously flood into the community's dead-end streets, creating annoyance and concern among residents.

Residents of the Battlefield Drive area report they began noticing driverless taxis circulating the neighborhood several months ago, but the situation intensified over the past two weeks when dozens of autonomous vehicles entered the area simultaneously, particularly during early morning hours. One resident told local media that between 6:00 and 7:00 AM on a single day, approximately 50 driverless taxis passed through the neighborhood, causing many to feel their residential peace was being seriously disrupted.

Some residents attempted to solve the problem by posting signs to prevent cars from entering the dead-end streets, but the effort backfired when some autonomous vehicles failed to properly calculate their routes, becoming stuck between reversing and creating even more confusion.

Beyond noise and traffic concerns, residents expressed worry about the safety of children and pets in the neighborhood, uncertain whether the vehicles' AI systems could safely handle narrow residential streets. One neighbor stated they don't oppose autonomous vehicle technology but believe these vehicles should operate primarily on major roads, questioning why so many driverless cars need to circulate through residential dead-end streets without passengers to pick up or drop off.

After criticism mounted, Waymo issued a statement saying the company values community feedback and has already adjusted the vehicles' route-selection behavior. The company maintained that its driverless taxi service helps reduce traffic accidents, currently providing over 500,000 trips per week across the United States.

However, this is not Waymo's first problem in Atlanta. In April, three of the company's driverless taxis simultaneously blocked an intersection while a traffic light malfunctioned, causing congestion and sparking debate about whether autonomous driving technology is truly ready for real-world conditions.

The Intellectual Property Department traveled to Moo Tak district to advance the registration of 'Moo Tak dairy milk' as a geographically indicated product, highlighting its premium-quality identity originating from Thailand's first professional dairy farming region. On May 15, 2025, Intellectual Property Department Director Ormorn Sapthavithorn and her team visited the Moo Tak Dairy Cooperative Limited in Nong Yang Suea Subdistrict, Moo Tak District, Saraburi Province, to promote and verify the potential of 'Moo Tak dairy milk' for geographic indication registration, with the goal of adding value and protecting the identity of this premium dairy product that is a source of Thai pride.

The department director revealed that Moo Tak District in Saraburi Province has been a pioneer in dairy farming since 1960, following the royal initiative of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), who recognized the importance of developing dairy farming as a stable livelihood for farmers. The mountainous terrain at 300-600 meters elevation provides cool weather year-round and fertile soil that produces nutrient-rich animal feed high in protein and minerals, making it ideal for dairy farming.

Local farmers select high-quality purebred cattle and manage them with semi-natural systems, providing fresh roughage and animal feed while maintaining strict farm standards focused on cleanliness and cattle health. This results in Moo Tak milk's distinctive sweet, creamy taste, rich texture, and unique aroma, which has been recognized by consumers nationwide for over 60 years.

Today, Moo Tak dairy milk is crucial to the region's economy, producing approximately 259 million kilograms annually and generating annual sales of over 5.6 billion baht, creating income for approximately 4,200 small farms locally.

During this visit, the Intellectual Property Department director, accompanied by Commerce Ministry inspector Kanista Kangsawanich, Saraburi Commerce Officer Chai Choun Charoen, and representatives from agricultural and livestock offices, inspected dairy farms and modern milk production and processing facilities meeting international standards such as GAP and GMP/GHP, including pasteurized and UHT milk production.

They also consulted with Sukont Pakekaete, chairman of the Moo Tak Dairy Cooperative, Suporn Tiannawa, vice-chairman of Thai Milk Cooperative, and dairy farmers to assess the product's GI registration potential. Director Ormorn emphasized that Moo Tak milk is a source of pride for Saraburi residents, representing Thailand's dairy farming origins with the country's largest concentration of dairy farmers producing over 100 tons daily. Unlike ordinary raw milk, this product reflects the authentic identity of Moo Tak's soil and climate, delivering distinctive quality and flavor that are difficult to replicate, while meeting international standards that demonstrate the professionalism of local producers.

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May 16, 2026 — Sawaeng Boonmee, Secretary-General of the Election Commission (EC), addressed the submission of clarifications to the Constitutional Court regarding the barcode and QR code ballot case. In matters for which the EC office is responsible as a defendant, the Constitutional Court sent a letter last week requesting that witness statements cited by the EC be submitted back within 15 days.

Currently, the EC is in the process of collecting witness statements from 5 individuals: four are lawyers or those involved in drafting the constitution, and one is a technology expert.

When asked whether the EC's main argument revolves around the issue of secrecy, Sawaeng stated, "We fight with the truth. We bring truth to our defense."

Regarding former EC member Somchai Srisuthiyakorn's letter requesting 20 documents related to the barcode case, Sawaeng said he has not yet seen the letter but understands that Somchai requested documents. He noted that the EC must follow procedures regarding document requests and that some EC documents, such as procurement records, have already been publicly disclosed.

The EC continues to maintain that it operates under public scrutiny and follows the law. The commission awaits the outcome of the case.

Sawaeng also addressed the EC's filing of charges against 6 individuals, noting that three months have passed without formal charges being filed. These cases are currently at the investigation stage. He stressed that these prosecutions are not part of evidence to prove the EC is attempting to keep elections secret, but rather efforts to protect the electoral process itself, not the EC.

Regarding reports that Somchai plans to file a defamation suit against the EC next week, Sawaeng expressed indifference, noting that the EC is regularly sued.

Concerning the We Watch group's call to drop charges against protesters in Chonburi's District 1 election protest, Sawaeng reaffirmed that the EC's actions aim to protect the electoral process, which belongs to the people, not the EC. The EC has a duty to ensure elections proceed smoothly, and all citizens must operate within the law.