On May 18, 2569, Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Tharapong Malaakham, accompanied by Deputy Defense Minister Gen. Saran Petcharanon and his team, inspected the Royal Thai Navy's Combat Fleet in Sattahip District, Chachoengsao Province. The inspection aimed to assess operational readiness, identify challenges in maritime security missions, and boost morale among personnel defending national sovereignty. The visit was hosted by Admiral Kravit Chayarote, Commander of the Combat Fleet.

The Combat Fleet serves as the primary combat force of the Royal Thai Navy, comprising over 10,000 personnel and equipped with naval vessels, combat aircraft, surveillance aircraft, transport aircraft, and various helicopter types. All units are prepared to conduct operations 24 hours a day across the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea.

The Combat Fleet's mission encompasses maritime sovereignty protection, safeguarding national interests, preventing and suppressing maritime crimes, protecting and assisting fishing vessels, and search-and-rescue operations for maritime accident victims—all critical to national and public security. Sattahip is home to major command units and support facilities of the Royal Thai Navy, playing vital roles in maintaining security and protecting maritime interests.

During the inspection, the Deputy Defense Minister and his delegation visited the HTMS Phhumibhol Adulyadej and HTMS Naresuan, both high-performance frigates. The Deputy Defense Minister praised all units for their strong and dedicated work, emphasizing the importance of personnel performing their duties with sacrifice, diligence, and dedication to the common good. He called for seamless cooperation and coordination to enhance the Navy's capabilities and maintain maximum readiness in protecting national sovereignty and maritime interests.

Residents Alarmed After Man in Joker Mask with Machine Gun Ammunition Belts Spotted at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market in Talad Noi Area

On May 18, 2025, Deputy Inspector Apicha Kram Suengern of Talad Noi Police Station and officers investigated reports of a suspicious man wearing a gold Joker mask and carrying two machine gun ammunition belts at Khlong Lat Mayom floating market over safety concerns. The incident was reported at 4:40 p.m. on May 17.

Officers discovered the man was wearing ammunition belt accessories that were found to be toy items sold at ordinary toy shops. The man also had a gold bicycle decorated with gold bullet casings.

Upon questioning, the man was identified as a Tha Phra district resident who regularly cycles around and consistently favors this style of dress. Local residents reported frequently seeing him cycling to temple events and community gatherings.

On that day, the man came to rest at the floating market to relax and was checking his phone when a vigilant tourist noticed him and called the 191 emergency line due to safety concerns. Officers subsequently conducted their investigation.

Khlong Lat Mayom floating market maintains regular police patrols of the area and has volunteer police and security personnel stationed throughout all operating hours on weekends. Police confirmed the tourist attraction is safe for visitors and patrons, as Talad Noi Police Station strictly follows current police leadership directives.

TAG Heuer, MIDO, Rado, and Minerva have unveiled their latest watch collections, competing on luxury and advanced technology. In the digital world, timepieces remain key accessories that complete any style. Luxury brands are showcasing new collections, with TAG Heuer building on its heritage of vibrant colors, speed, and dynamic energy with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 38mm Solargraph collection. This presents the TAG Heuer Formula 1 in a softer, more refined perspective while maintaining confidence, capturing excitement, freshness, and expressive power that perfectly reflects both the competitive spirit and the new generation.

Available in five colors: beige opaline dial conveying sophisticated warmth, limited to 3,500 pieces; pastel pink opaline dial expressing vibrant energy and distinctiveness, limited to 2,500 pieces; pastel blue opaline dial communicating freshness and clarity, paired with matching rubber straps that are durable and comfortable, with a case crafted from TH Polylight material that is exceptionally lightweight. Powered by the Solargraph mechanism using both natural and synthetic light as energy sources, with green pastel (1,500 pieces) and lavender blue (1,000 pieces) variants. The case is sand-blasted steel with a three-row steel bracelet that clearly elevates elegance.

TAG HEUER has redesigned its iconic square-shaped watch, unveiling the new TAG HEUER MONACO CHRONOGRAPH. From the first square-cased waterproof chronograph wristwatch, the design has been adjusted to be more curved and comfortable to wear. Powered by an in-house automatic mechanism, the TH20-11 caliber, with a sapphire crystal shaped more authentically square, 39-millimeter case made from Grade 5 titanium with gently curved sides.

Available in three colors: TAG Heuer Monaco's signature navy blue inspired by the watch Steve McQueen wore in the 1971 film Le Mans, deep green with sunray dial and lacquer coating, and a black version in a two-tone case combining Grade 5 titanium with 18K 5N rose gold. Equipped with the in-house TH20-11 caliber with an 80-hour power reserve.

MIDO introduced the new 2026 Ocean Star GMT, reflecting the image of modern-era traveler watches that blend strength with practical functions in every situation, with brand ambassador Lee Jong Suk conveying the watch's unique charm perfectly. The Ocean Star GMT features a 44mm stainless steel case with satin and polished finishing, a black ceramic rotating bezel in one direction with luminous dots at the 12 o'clock position and ergonomic grooves for easy operation even underwater or when wet.

The black velvet-textured dial features individual applied hour markers with finely polished hour and minute hands coated with white Super-Luminova for clear time reading in low light. Large seconds hand and orange GMT hand. The case is covered with a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides, with a date window at 3 o'clock, crown, and screw-down caseback providing maximum 200-meter water resistance. Powered by the automatic Caliber 80 mechanism with a maximum 80-hour power reserve and Nivarox balance spring, resistant to magnetic fields and shocks.

Tonight's Premier League slate features only one match, but it's a pivotal contest as Arsenal must win when hosting already-relegated Burnley. The fixture kicks off at 2:00 a.m. and will be broadcast live on Monormax. The Gunners open the Emirates Stadium to welcome the Clarets.

Both teams have played 36 matches. Arsenal has won 24, drawn 7, and lost 5 for 79 points, leading the table and needing a victory to strengthen their title chances. Burnley has won just 4, drawn 9, and lost 23 for 21 points, sitting second from bottom and already relegated.

In their last five league matches, Arsenal lost to Bournemouth 1-2 (home) and Manchester City 1-2 (away), but beat Newcastle United 1-0 (home), Fulham 3-0 (home), and West Ham United 1-0 (away). Burnley lost to Brighton 0-2 (home), Nottingham Forest 1-4 (away), Manchester City 0-1 (home), and Leeds United 1-3 (away), while drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa (home).

In their last five meetings, Arsenal remain unbeaten with four wins and one draw. They already defeated Burnley 2-0 away earlier this season.

Arsenal will be without Miguel Merino, Jurrien Timber, and Ben White (injured), with Ricardo Calafiori's fitness to be checked. Burnley are missing Jordan Beyer, Josh Cullen, and Connor Roberts (injured), and must assess Hannibal Mejbri's availability.

Arsenal are expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation: David Raya; Cristian Mospuara, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Ricardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Miles Lewis-Skelly; Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Leandro Trossard; Victor Jekerez.

Burnley will likely use a 4-2-3-1: Martin Dubravka; Kyle Walker, Axel Tuanzebe, Maxime Esteve, Lucas Pires; James Ward-Prowse, Florentino Luis; Liam Delap, Lyle Ugochukwu, Jaden Anthony; Siaan Fleming.

Despite Arsenal facing immense pressure, their squad's superior quality over Burnley suggests the hosts should secure victory.

On May 18, 2025, Military Region 1 released a clarification statement following reports that residents of Nong Ya Kaew subdistrict were seeking justice for a local who was injured during an encounter with ranger officials investigating a drug-related case. The incident occurred in the border area between Nong Samet and Nong Ya Kaew subdistricts in Kok Sung district, Sa Kaeo province on May 11.

According to the military's investigation, on May 10 at 10:30 p.m., the 1204th Ranger Company was conducting border surveillance operations when they identified Suratne Chob Sara Noi, 37, a Nong Ya Kaew resident, displaying suspicious behavior. When asked to comply and submit to a search, Suratne resisted and attempted to flee. During the subsequent pursuit and apprehension, Suratne wielded a machete, resulting in a scuffle that left him injured. Rangers discovered 21 methamphetamine tablets in his pocket and 1,300 baht in cash. Suratne confessed the drugs were his own.

On May 14, Suratne was hospitalized at Kok Sung Hospital with abdominal pain and vomiting blood, later transferred to Aranyaprathet Hospital. His family filed a complaint with Kok Sung Police Station alleging ranger abuse. The incident prompted some villagers to demand action against the officers involved.

The Rangers' parent unit, the 12th Ranger Regiment, established a fact-finding committee and has preliminarily reassigned the involved rangers from the area to ensure fairness. Officials stated that if wrongdoing is confirmed, disciplinary and legal action will follow. The unit has visited Suratne twice and provided financial assistance. The drug case remains under police investigation with ongoing inquiries into related networks.

Military Region 1 expressed regret over the incident and reaffirmed its policy against excessive force. The command urged local residents to cooperate by reporting illegal activities to authorities.

Food waste can generate value, according to the Thai Business Management Association, which views it not merely as waste reduction but as transforming surplus into new income. In every food industry production process, what many consider "food waste" can comprise up to half of all raw materials, yet it is rarely fully utilized.

The TMA Agri-Food Community, under the Thai Business Management Association (TMA), recognized hidden opportunities and organized the Agri-Food Forward Meetup #2: Waste to Value through Powder Engineering to explore the potential of excess resources from production processes. Rather than viewing these as mere disposal burdens, they can be transformed into "new revenue sources" if the right technology and perspective are applied. Tri Rat Tuksoskul, Managing Director of T.S.K. Engineering Company and founder of Powder Technical Center ASEAN (PTC ASEAN), shared insights from over 20 years of experience developing industrial-scale production systems.

Currently, the food industry's waste-to-value approach reveals substantial untapped resources. By-products average 50%, with seafood processing industries producing 30-70% waste and fruit processing generating 50-60% waste from pomace and seeds. However, most of these by-products are currently used for low-value applications such as animal feed or fertilizer, despite significant potential for value-added development.

Powder Engineering technology plays a crucial role in transforming by-products into high-value items through converting both solids and liquids into powder form with particle design and spherical shapes, making them easy to dissolve, store longer, and ready for immediate use.

By-product challenges such as rapid spoilage, short shelf life, and difficult liquid waste treatment can be developed into diverse industrial applications including food, health, cosmetics, and advanced materials, increasing product quality several-fold. Real examples include fish bones—converted from cheap fish meal for animal feed into bio-calcium supplements for humans or natural hydroxyapatite for medical-grade bone implants and dental implants worth millions of baht per kilogram; agricultural waste or vegetable scraps—transformed into functional fiber or prebiotics for health supplements and beverages; eggshells—previously discarded as fertilizer or animal feed, now processed by extracting the inner membrane containing collagen and protein related to joints and skin, spray-dried into powder, while the shell is roasted to produce bio-calcium for human supplements, calcium drinks, pharmaceuticals, drug carriers, and cosmetics; and tuna cooking water—formerly used as animal feed but now converted into flavor and concentrated nutrients through spray drying into ready-to-use powder or fish-flavoring compounds for animal feed.

Transforming by-products into higher-value goods (Waste to Value) not only reduces industrial waste but also opens new opportunities.