Following the release of "Khao Kala," a film exploring alien beliefs and the mysteries of extraterrestrial life through accounts from nine famous personalities, director Ying Terk Thandet Ramsombhop discussed the film's production process.

How did Khao Kala come about? Ying Terk explained: "It came from stories we wanted to present. I had the idea of approaching Khao Kala in an interesting way, viewing it not just as a matter of belief, but as a universal UFO phenomenon. The challenge is that it happens in Southeast Asia, where people don't typically believe in such things. However, if it's about ghosts or nagas, they communicate and believe in those stories."

What makes it compelling? Ying Terk stated: "We presented Khao Kala as one of the top 10 UFO sightseeing locations in the world, yet Thai people don't know about it. What's strangest is that Khao Kala is the only such place globally that isn't a tourist destination. From a tourism perspective, it should be Thailand's soft power, but instead it remains unknown. It's not just underdeveloped as a tourist site—it's abandoned. You need forest permission to visit."

What's the presentation format? Ying Terk explained: "It's best described as a New Age Mystery Documentary with cinematic storytelling, intercut with real accounts from people who experienced the events—like a true-crime documentary with visual effects created by world-class studios that worked on Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Alien: Covenant. It features footage from nine celebrities we interviewed: Kong Huay Rai, Ar The Star, Nam Cha Chirapat, Prang Prangthip, Diew The Star, Toffee Sambathasip, Tong Caramel, Dr. Surat Vongrattanaphatsorn, and Luang Pho Tone Suthchitto.

Kong's incident occurred in Sakon Nakhon at Ai Lina farm. Locals might call such beings demons or shapeshifters, but Kong says he saw with his own eyes that it was an extraterrestrial emerging from a tree. After posting about it, someone commented asking if Kong would disappear too. I understand why people feel disconnected from such stories, but that's what we wanted to convey—that celebrities experience this too. The most confrontational accounts come from Nam Cha, Luang Pho Tone, Tong, and Prangthip, who claim to communicate with extraterrestrials, experiencing nested dreams and seeing blue-glowing entities. Everyone dares to speak because they genuinely experienced it."

Did the celebrities act in their own stories? Ying Terk replied: "We asked each person if they wanted to perform their own role. Surprisingly, everyone agreed—Ar, Kong, Diew, and Tong all performed themselves. Prang initially wanted to, but scheduling didn't work out, so Ticha stepped in instead. Nam Cha was the last to agree, taking three months to decide. I understood this involved concerns about image and family—such claims are a double-edged sword. But eventually, he called to say he'd perform himself, which made us very happy because his story is crucial."

Is this film meant to convince people to believe? Ying Terk answered: "That's an excellent question. To this day, I still don't believe, and I made this film without believing myself. But Toffee believes. That's the perfect mix—when one person doesn't believe and another does, the debate becomes engaging. As producer, Toffee was brave enough to give me creative freedom to make this the best I could without forcing a belief narrative. If I were to believe these are real, I'd have to prove it myself.

I once spent the night at Khao Kala near the pagoda..."

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May 24, 2026 – Nikorn Chumlong, a Phum Jai Thai party list MP and member of the party's constitution drafting team, has revealed the timeline for drafting a new constitution, with a new charter expected to be enforced in mid-2029. According to the schedule, if parliament considers the draft in June this year and approves the principles in reading one, readings two and three will follow in October 2026.

Nikorn stated that parliament will then submit the constitutional amendment draft to the government and the Election Commission (EC) to conduct the second referendum, likely in January-February 2027. If the public referendum approves it, the draft will be presented to the king for royal endorsement and enactment.

Nikorn also noted that between August 2027 and August 2028, there will be a selection process for the Constitutional Drafting Assembly (CDA), taking one to two months. Once the CDA is formed, a 45-member committee will be appointed to draft the new constitution. Additionally, a separate committee will be established to gather input from the 15 main CDA members, 15 reserve CDA members, and 15 representatives from the general public, with the drafting process expected to take one year.

"We expect the new constitution to be completed by September 2028," Nikorn said. "Then, in February 2029, a third referendum will be held. Once approved, the draft will be presented to the king, and the new constitution is expected to be enacted between April and May 2029."

Authorities Raid Underground Foreign Bar in Central Chiang Mai, Find Myanmar Musicians and Staff Throughout after residents complained of repeated noise disturbances. On May 24, 2026, an investigation team led by Pol. Capt. Avirud Sukhaem from the Crime Suppression Division 2, along with Chang Phueak Police Station officers, conducted a raid on a bar and karaoke establishment in downtown Chiang Mai following complaints about noise pollution from a venue operating as a Myanmar migrant worker network that had previously caused disturbances multiple times.

The operation resulted in the arrest of 12 Myanmar nationals working as musicians and bar staff who held work permits but were not properly registered with their employers. They were charged under the Alien Workers Act for failing to notify the registrar of their employers and workplace within 15 days of starting work. According to testimony from waitstaff, the underground bar has been operating since the Songkran festival period and primarily serves Myanmar customers and migrant workers, with a Thai manager overseeing operations.

All suspects have been transferred to Chang Phueak Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are currently investigating the financial trail, employers, and the capital groups backing the operation for further expansion of charges.

Tonight's football schedule includes the English Premier League's final matchday with crucial battles for European qualification and relegation survival, as well as the concluding rounds of Italy's Serie A. All matches kick off at 10 p.m.: Brighton vs Manchester United, Burnley vs Wolverhampton, Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, Fulham vs Newcastle, Liverpool vs Brentford, Manchester City vs Aston Villa, Forest vs Bournemouth, Sunderland vs Chelsea, Tottenham vs Everton, and West Ham vs Leeds (all broadcast on Mono Max and AIS Play). For Serie A: Napoli vs Udinese at 11 p.m. (True Premier Football 3), AC Milan vs Cagliari at 1:45 a.m. (True Premier Football 3), Torino vs Juventus at 1:45 a.m. (True Premier Football 4), Verona vs Roma at 1:45 a.m. (True Premier Football 5), and Cremonese vs Como at 1:45 a.m. (True Ball Thai 1).

A 44-year-old hospital employee named Ms. Poo filed a complaint with Bang Bua Thong Police in Nonthaburi after suffering severe injuries to her body, face, and head from an assault. She is pressing charges against her husband, Sophon (nicknamed 'Pok'), a volunteer firefighter with a prominent foundation, after he beat her following the discovery of her chatting with an ex-boyfriend whom she had known since childhood. The confrontation escalated into violence with a gun barrel, after which Sophon threatened to kill her and fled with several valuable items. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on May 19 in a residential area of Phimolraj Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province.

Bang Bua Thong Police subsequently issued an arrest warrant for Sophon on charges including illegal possession of firearms, carrying weapons in public, nighttime theft, and assault causing injury, with evidence from CCTV footage. On May 24, 2026, Sophon surrendered to police along with the BB gun magazine he used in the attack, accompanied by his wife Ms. Poo, her sister Ms. Kanisda (41 years old), Nonthaburi City Council Member Saichol Nityakham representing District 7, and police investigators.

Ms. Poo stated that Sophon contacted her saying he would return the stolen items and surrender at the police station, claiming he had already spoken with officers. He expressed desire to reconcile, but she responded that divorce was necessary first, allowing them to live separately. She said that if he could genuinely change, reconciliation might be possible in the future, but currently her body and emotions are deeply wounded. She explained that she agreed to his surrender to give him a chance at a better future and proper closure. Ms. Poo revealed that she has decided to proceed with divorce, allowing them each to move forward with their own lives without further complications.