A 76-year-old Chinese woman is making headlines again after becoming famous in 2010 for being China's oldest mother to give birth to twins at age 60. Zeng Hailin had suffered the loss of her only daughter and son-in-law to carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009, which motivated her decision to pursue IVF treatment despite significant health risks during pregnancy, including severe swelling and bleeding. She successfully delivered twin daughters named Zhuozuo and Huihui in 2010.

Life after their birth proved difficult, with substantial expenses for childcare, education, and extracurricular activities putting strain on the family, even with her husband being a former university professor and herself having served as a hospital director.

After her husband suffered a stroke in 2016 and passed away in 2022, Zeng was also defrauded of over 2 million yuan (approximately 10 million baht) in investments. However, she refused to give up. At age 73, she began livestreaming on Chinese platforms, selling health products and household items while sharing parenting tips and health advice. She gained nearly one million followers and earned the affectionate nickname "Mother Zeng" from her fans.

Zeng has become an inspiration to many parents who have lost children, often speaking about persevering through life's challenges and adapting to her teenage daughters by learning new things and keeping up with current trends. She has expressed pride in being a mother and hopes to live beyond 100 years old to watch her daughters grow up and thrive.

On May 18, 2025, Deputy Minister of Education Akranant Kankanittinan held a meeting with Bangkok Governor Chatchat Sittiphand to finalize preparations and details for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding a collaborative pilot project (Sandbox) using the Traffy Fondue application to enhance safety in educational institutions under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) in Bangkok, operating under the Center for the Protection of Rights and Freedoms (AOC).

The collaboration aims to implement a Sandbox pilot program that utilizes the Traffy Fondue application as a tool for receiving reports and complaints about school safety issues from students, teachers, educators, and parents. The system employs artificial intelligence (AI) technology to automatically screen and forward information to relevant agencies 24 hours a day, strengthening proactive safety monitoring and prevention systems in educational institutions.

The project focuses on protecting the safety of students, teachers, and education personnel, addressing four major hazard categories: violence, accidents, rights violations, and physical and mental health impacts. It also supports the collection of safety-related statistical data for future planning, development, and policy formulation by relevant agencies.

The pilot program will be implemented in schools under Bangkok's Secondary Education Area Offices (Districts 1 and 2) and Bangkok's Primary Education Area Office, targeting students, teachers, school administrators, educators, and parents in Bangkok. The initiative aims to create a safe educational environment that supports sustainable learning.

BANGKOK — 18 May 2026, A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday morning, sending distinct tremors across Bangkok and prompting evacuations of high-rise buildings in the Thai capital.

Thailand's Earthquake Observation Division (TMD) said the quake struck at 09:05 local time near the southern coast of Myanmar. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers, about 247 kilometers southwest of Mae Sot District in Tak Province.

The tremor posed no immediate threat to structures in Thailand, and no damage has been reported so far. Updates will follow if further details emerge.

Workers gathered at designated safety points outside several high-rise buildings across the city following the tremors.

Comments posted on the Earthquake TMD Facebook page showed residents on upper floors of skyscrapers in major Bangkok districts including Don Mueang, Phaya Thai, Bang Rak, Huai Khwang, Pathum Wan, Khlong Toei, and Chatuchak reporting noticeable tremors.

Selected comments from residents reporting the tremors online: • "19th floor, Gems Tower. Strongly felt!" • "5th floor at Lam Sali Intersection, Ramkhamhaeng. Felt it slightly twice." • "Felt it here in Chiang Mai. 6th floor, felt the building swaying." • "10th floor in Asoke. Felt it." • "Strongly felt in Phra Pradaeng. We're at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi and have already evacuated the building."

Tremors were felt across Bangkok Metropolitan Region, especially on upper floors of tall buildings where people noticed structures swaying and light fixtures swinging. The Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) building in Bangkok experienced significant swaying, with hanging lights visibly moving.

Officials quickly evacuated staff from the building as a precaution and inspected the structure and internal systems.

Although the quake's epicenter was outside Thailand, experts said Bangkok's soft clay soil can amplify seismic waves, allowing tremors from distant earthquakes to be felt across the capital.

Central Pattana has unveiled 'Central Khon Kaen Campus', a new mixed-use shopping center for Northeast Thailand built around the concept 'Heart of Khon Kaen'. The design incorporates local identity through three elements: 'khan', 'kaen', and 'koon', seamlessly blending traditional northeastern culture with contemporary architecture. The center features creative spaces designed for young content creators and features Campus Garden, Creative Platform, and street art installations by five Thai artists, opening officially on May 20, 2025.

On May 18, 2025, Central Pattana announced progress on the project, which will be the first Central Pattana shopping center to use authentic materials highlighting simplicity and strength. The space connects nature and northeastern lifestyle with modern living for younger generations. Key highlights include:

• Campus Court: Retail space featuring leading brands, Student Gallery, Creative Platform, and Craft Market inspired by traditional khean musical instruments and khan-kaen-koon tie-dye patterns, with contemporary architecture design.

• Campus Garden: The first indoor garden in Northeast Thailand with free co-working space and pop-up walking street connected to nature, featuring koon flower-inspired design and skylights linking indoor and outdoor areas.

• Art Features Installation: Contemporary art reinterpreting Khon Kaen's local wisdom, including 'TOOM HOME' inspired by Thai spirit houses, 'KONG NOI & AI TIB' based on local krating and kong musical instruments, and 'SAI HOO' from fishing traps, with character designs throughout the center.

• Wall Graphics by Five Thai Artists: Collaboration with artists Witpeople, Pearako, TRY, AOW, and BHBH creating street art depicting different Khon Kaen stories and the campus on each floor.

• 'Kaen Koon': The shopping center mascot designed with artist Vachboy in Neo-Pop Art style, inspired by koon flowers and embodying an active northeastern lifestyle.

Central Khon Kaen Campus, the 45th Central Pattana location, officially opens Wednesday, May 20, 2025, from 10:49 AM to 11:00 PM, followed by regular hours from May 21 onwards.

Deputy Managing Director Panita Kworsathapon of Asia Green Energy (AGE) announced first-quarter 2025 results showing net profit of 102.4 million baht, representing 139.5% growth. The company generated 1.938 billion baht from coal operations and 1.296 billion baht from non-coal businesses, which now account for 40% of total revenue. First-quarter total revenue reached 3.234 billion baht, reflecting successful business operations and portfolio expansion into high-growth sectors.

For 2025, AGE targets coal sales of 4 million tonnes and combined revenue of 17.5 billion baht across four main business divisions: Coal (1.938 billion baht, 0.84 million tonnes sold), Smart Logistics (109 million baht), Sustainable Energy (398 million baht), and Low Emission Mobility (789 million baht). The company is expanding EV and hybrid vehicle sales through 11 showrooms representing five brands including Omoda & Jaecoo, Zeekr, GWM, Chery, and Mitsubishi Motors.

AGE successfully issued three new bond tranches (6.85-7.00% annual interest) in May, with investor response exceeding expectations. Proceeds will refinance short-term institutional loans used for coal imports, improving liquidity and supporting future growth. The company is also implementing its Jump+ project, which includes solar rooftop installations completed in the first quarter, aiming to reduce operational energy costs while advancing sustainable energy and low-emission mobility initiatives through 2030.

Thai actor Keng Harit Buayit from Doomondi Entertainment made his mark at the global stage, walking the red carpet at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in 2026 with international media flashing cameras and cementing his international appeal. Making his Cannes debut with quiet confidence reflected in his gaze, Keng showcased an elegant, sophisticated look in a custom Ami Paris ensemble. He wore a white poplin shirt with an eye-catching neck tie detail paired with a black suit adorned with a butterfly brooch and Chopard accessories for the Spanish film premiere of El Ser Querido. From the moment Keng appeared from his hotel through his red carpet walk, #KengHaritAtCannes immediately shot to the #1 trending position on X, underscoring his international popularity and drawing overwhelming attention from international media, as well as both Thai and international fans.