Workers have reason to celebrate as the Cabinet approved wage standards for four skilled trade sectors, with daily rates ranging from 550-650 baht. On May 19, 2025, government spokesperson Phattarada Tongsuaykorn announced the Cabinet's approval of the Labor Ministry's proposal to establish standardized wages for skilled workers across four professions. The move aims to ensure fair compensation, motivate workers to develop and maintain recognized skills, increase income security, and strengthen the nation's competitive capabilities in emerging industries.

The new wage standards apply to employees who have passed the national skilled worker certification test in each respective trade and level as follows:

1. Flux-Core Welding: Level One at 550 baht per day, Level Two at 650 baht per day 2. MIG Welding: Level One at 550 baht per day, Level Two at 650 baht per day 3. Off-Grid Solar Cell Installation Systems: Level One at 560 baht per day 4. Industrial Robot Maintenance: Level One at 630 baht per day

These standards take effect 90 days from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette.

A Vietnamese bride's extraordinary wedding look has taken the internet by storm. To Nhu, a gold shop owner from Binh Day District in Ben Tre Province, wore an impressive amount of gold jewelry and carried a large golden flower bouquet at her wedding. To Nhu revealed that she is the owner of a gold shop in Binh Day District, Ben Tre Province, and intentionally made gold the centerpiece of her wedding day. The visible gold in the viral images totals approximately 15 taels (with each tael weighing 37.5 grams), divided between about 5 taels in necklace accessories and approximately 10 taels in the flower bouquet. She chose the golden flower bouquet because she felt it was luxurious and beautifully complemented her overall bridal appearance. During the event, she also wore additional gold necklaces, rings, and bracelets, with the total gold value used in the wedding estimated at around 40 taels. To Nhu's wedding with her groom took place on May 17-18, with both families spending several months preparing. The bride stated that everything went smoothly and turned out exactly as planned. After the wedding videos and photos were released online, many netizens expressed their amazement and admiration for the bride's stunning appearance. The golden flower bouquet became the most talked-about highlight of the event.

An English woman has declared her front garden the luckiest in the world after discovering dozens of rare clover plants with some bearing up to seven leaves, which she believes symbolize hope.

The story went viral online on May 19 after an English woman claimed her front garden might be "the luckiest garden in the world" following the discovery of numerous rare clovers in various forms—four-leaf, five-leaf, six-leaf, and even the exceptionally rare seven-leaf variety.

L. Ashton, 34, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, England, recently discovered a collection of rare clovers in her garden, including over 20 four- and five-leaf specimens, one six-leaf clover, and one seven-leaf clover.

Four-leaf clovers have long been considered symbols of good fortune because they're naturally very rare to find. The more leaves a clover has, the more unusual and rare it's considered to be.

She said, "I was shocked when I saw them all. It felt like something was sending a signal to me."

The story traces back to 2012, when she was facing serious life challenges. The night before finding her first four-leaf clover, she prayed and told herself she would definitely find a lucky clover the next day.

And she did. She kept that clover for years before eventually giving it to a doctor who had helped care for her during a period of mental health treatment.

After completing her treatment, she wrote a thank-you card and sent it with the clover to the doctor. But the very next day, when she stepped outside her house, she discovered many more clovers had grown in her garden.

While many might view these multi-leafed clovers as simple genetic mutations occurring naturally, for L. they hold deeper meaning.

She explains that these clovers represent more than just "luck"—they symbolize hope, healing, and a fresh start in life after enduring difficult times.

They also serve as a reminder that no matter how hard life becomes, hope can still emerge, even in small and unexpected forms.

Source: New York Post

Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Nakhon Ratchasima Campus is advancing its 'Health & Wellness' strategy by integrating traditional herbal wisdom with scientific and innovation-based knowledge to improve quality of life, create economic added value, and promote sustainable wellness tourism.

On May 18, 2025, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khosit Sriputthro, Rector of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, participated in a strategic meeting to outline implementation guidelines and development directions for the Nakhon Ratchasima campus under this concept at the Khamkun 2 Conference Room in the Research and Development Building.

Meanwhile, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaweng Sarnklom, Vice Rector for the Nakhon Ratchasima Campus, alongside administrative staff and personnel, is collaborating to develop innovations in traditional herbal products under the 'Indigenous Herbs and Wellness' framework. The initiative aims to enhance public health while generating income for local communities.

The project emphasizes transforming local knowledge of Thai herbs into innovative solutions integrated with scientific health expertise to meet the growing global wellness industry trends—encompassing natural products, preventive health care, and wellness tourism.

Research teams have identified modern health challenges such as office syndrome, muscle pain, stress, and chronic non-communicable diseases as key drivers for developing herbal products as accessible health alternatives.

The project is also viewed as a crucial mechanism for grassroots economic development by linking research, local resources, and health product development toward wellness tourism and long-term sustainable development across health, economic, and social dimensions.

Bangkok Music Festival '69 is hosting a major free concert in central Bangkok on June 13, bringing together more than 30 Thai and international artists performing continuously for 10 hours across 5 stages. Organized by the French Embassy in Thailand, One Bangkok, the Franco-Thai Association, and Live Promotions, the festival celebrates music and culture, inspired by France's iconic Fête de la Musique. The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, June 13, transforming Bangkok into a large outdoor music venue celebrating artistic diversity, creativity, and unity.

Building on last year's success with over 7,000 attendees, Bangkok Music Festival has become an important cultural event in the capital, attracting diverse audiences. This year's festival promises to be even bigger and more vibrant, with an expanded lineup of Thai, French, and international artists performing live and DJing across five stages throughout the venue. The festival is designed as a true urban music space where audiences can freely move between stages to experience diverse musical atmospheres.

The festival showcases Bangkok's creative identity through genres ranging from pop, molam, hip-hop, and jazz to techno, along with vogueing performances. Each stage has its own unique character, clearly reflecting the diversity and intensity of contemporary artistic expression. Open and free to all, the festival welcomes Thai and international visitors of all ages, offering not only musical performances but also food and beverage vendors, trendy merchandise, interactive activities, and Bangkok Busking street performances that encourage organic artistic expression and full audience participation.

Inspired by France's Fête de la Musique, founded in 1982 by the French Ministry of Culture, Bangkok Music Festival carries forward the vision that music transcends barriers and that culture is a shared public treasure accessible to everyone regardless of genre, background, or experience level. Originally created to bring music to the streets and provide opportunities for amateur and professional musicians to perform freely, Fête de la Musique has grown into a global celebration held in over 120 countries worldwide.

Bangkok Music Festival adapts this concept and spirit to the capital's highly diverse and cosmopolitan context. Through long-term cultural collaboration involving cultural institutions, the private sector, and music experts, the festival helps stimulate the local music scene and strengthens cultural exchange between France and Thailand.

Thai Military Bank (TTB) has issued a clarification to the Stock Exchange of Thailand regarding merger rumors with Krungthai Bank, definitively stating it has no plans to merge with any bank in the next five years. TTB submitted an official letter to the Stock Exchange addressing recent news reports and social media content speculating about a possible merger between Thai Military Bank Public Company Limited and Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited. The bank formally stated that it is not engaged in any merger process and has no plans for merger with any other financial institution within its five-year strategic plan. TTB emphasized its commitment to its core mission of "Make REAL Change"—creating meaningful transformation to improve customers' financial lives through ecosystem-based growth strategies and prudent business operations aligned with responsible and fair lending principles. The bank is proceeding with comprehensive organizational transformation to strengthen competitive capabilities and create long-term value for the organization and sustainable returns for shareholders.