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DJ Ton Horm Announces Press Conference Today, Vows to Address Everything! Tak Questions If She's the One Linked to 17-Year-Old Boy Controversy

DJ Ton Horm announced a press conference today to answer all questions, sparking online speculation she may be linked to a controversy involving a 17-year-old boy, though supporters doubt the claim.

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Many people are puzzled about what's happening after DJ Ton Horm Sakunatala posted on May 17 that she would hold a press conference the following day from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Fakwe Club on Ratchadamri Road, saying she would answer all questions. Tak Siriphon then commented asking "Is it you?" amid a flood of speculation. Many commenters are worried the announcement concerns a controversy involving a 17-year-old boy, while others wonder if she's opening a restaurant or making some other announcement. Comments linking her to the 17-year-old boy controversy are circulating, though fans don't believe it's her. Various fan comments express hope this isn't the same scandal circulating online, praising her for always providing moral guidance. Previously, there were rumors about a famous entertainer and a 17-year-old boy, leading many netizens to speculate whether DJ Ton Horm might be involved, though most don't believe it and suspect she may just be posting in her typical joking style. Today's press conference announcement remains unclear.

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Check These 5 Signs of Insulin Resistance That Often Appear Years Before Diabetes

Five early warning signs of insulin resistance—frequent hunger, belly fat, post-meal drowsiness, dark skin patches, and borderline blood sugar levels—can appear years before diabetes develops, according to a Nakhon Ratchasima hospital docto

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Dr. Jetsadej Bunyavongwiroj, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Maha Rajah Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, shared crucial information about diabetes on Facebook, highlighting five early warning signs of insulin resistance that appear years before diabetes onset. Diabetes doesn't develop overnight—the body typically goes through an insulin resistance phase for years before blood sugar rises enough to be detected, during which many people still have normal sugar levels and believe their health is fine, even though their insulin is working increasingly harder to keep blood sugar stable. When the pancreas eventually becomes exhausted, blood sugar spikes and diabetes develops, but the insulin resistance phase is the most reversible stage if caught early.

The five warning signs are: 1) Frequent and rapid hunger, especially for sweets, with feeling full quickly fading—this occurs because when the body is insulin resistant, sugar doesn't enter cells efficiently, so the brain feels energy-deprived despite high blood sugar. 2) Difficulty losing belly fat and easy weight gain, particularly around the waist, because insulin directly controls fat storage. 3) Drowsiness after meals and mental fog, especially after carb or sugar-heavy foods, as the body becomes exhausted when insulin surges to pull down elevated blood sugar. 4) Dark patches on the neck, armpits, or skin folds (Acanthosis Nigricans), a sign of chronic high insulin often seen in insulin-resistant people, especially those gaining weight rapidly. 5) Warning-level blood sugar values even before diabetes diagnosis—fasting blood sugar above 100 mg/dL or HbA1c above 5.7% indicates emerging risk.

Crucially, elevated fasting insulin levels (above 10–15 µIU/mL) or a high HOMA-IR score (above 2) also signal insulin resistance, particularly when combined with high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, or waist circumference exceeding 90 cm for men or 80 cm for women. To reduce insulin resistance, start with basics: walk 10–15 minutes after meals to help muscles use glucose, reduce sugary drinks, tea with condensed milk, and refined carbohydrates, ensure 7–9 hours of sleep, reduce waist circumference even without major weight loss, and regularly monitor HbA1c, lipids, and fasting blood sugar if at risk. In summary, insulin resistance typically begins years before diabetes and produces subtle warning signs like belly fat, frequent hunger, drowsiness after eating, and dark skin patches—the earlier intervention starts, the greater the chance of reversal.

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Weather

Experts Explain Why Bangkok Residents Felt Tremors from Myanmar's 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake off Myanmar's coast near Yangon on May 18 triggered tremors felt in Bangkok, with experts attributing the sensation to the city's soft soil amplifying seismic waves from the active Sagaing Fault 530 kilometers awa

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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake off Myanmar's southern coast near Yangon on May 18, 2025, was felt in Bangkok. Dr. Amorn Pimanmas, chairman of the Thai Structural Engineers Association and lecturer at Kasetsart University's Faculty of Engineering, explained the earthquake's characteristics: it was moderate magnitude (5.3, below 6), shallow depth (about 10 km, less than 60 km underground), long-distance from Bangkok (approximately 530 kilometers), and occurred along the Sagaing Fault, a powerful active fault line.

Dr. Amorn noted that tall buildings in Bangkok normally sway during earthquakes because the city sits on soft soil that amplifies seismic waves. While residents in high-rises felt the tremors, the moderate magnitude and considerable distance meant no structural damage to buildings was expected.

However, ongoing monitoring is necessary because the Sagaing Fault extends 1,200-1,400 kilometers. Officials noted that in March 2024, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay over 1,000 kilometers away but caused severe shaking in Bangkok, damaging hundreds of buildings and even causing a government audit office under construction to collapse. Since today's earthquake occurred in the lower section of the Sagaing Fault—closer than Mandalay's epicenter—relevant agencies and the public should remain prepared, as earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance.

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Police Institute Rushes to Identify Train-Bus Collision Victims, DNA Results Expected Within 1-2 Days

Forensic teams are working urgently to identify eight victims from a train-bus collision and fire at the Asoke-Dindeang railway crossing, with DNA results expected within 1-2 days after families provided samples for comparison.

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Following a train-bus collision at the Asoke-Dindeang railroad crossing that resulted in a massive fire and eight deaths, the Forensic Institute at Police Hospital is urgently working to identify the victims. Most of the bodies were severely damaged by fire, making identification difficult.

At 10:00 AM on May 18, 2025, Police Major General Wirun Suphsingsiripricha, director of the Forensic Institute at Police Hospital, reported that families of seven missing persons have come forward and provided DNA samples—six Thai families and one Myanmar family. One additional family is being contacted to provide samples for comparison.

DNA results from the seven bodies are expected to be available this evening or tomorrow, after which officials will cross-reference the results with the missing persons list reported to Makkasan Police Station to confirm identities before issuing legal documents. The full process is expected to take 1-2 more days, allowing families to claim bodies for religious ceremonies by Wednesday or Thursday.

Regarding two names that were previously circulated as victims, authorities clarified these did not come from the Forensic Institute, as official identification has not yet been confirmed due to severe fire damage. They are awaiting forensic results and confirmation from investigators before releasing names.

This morning, investigators found one additional human tissue fragment, bringing the total to four fragments, which are being tested to match them with the eight known victims. Officials believe these are parts of the eight deceased, not a ninth victim, as the pieces are small—primarily arms and legs.

Identification has been complicated by fire damage to fingerprints and teeth, requiring forensic teams to rely on blood and bone samples for DNA testing and comparison with family DNA samples.

The Forensic Institute is also appealing to one remaining family that suspects a relative may have been lost in the incident to come provide DNA samples. They ask that direct relatives come forward with only a national ID card.

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National

China Blacklists 17 Thai Companies Over Smuggled Chicken Feet Exports; Hunt Underway for Smugglers Posing as Thai Producers

China has blacklisted 17 Thai chicken processing companies worth over 30 billion baht in lost exports after smugglers illegally shipped foreign chicken feet under false Thai credentials, exceeding the country's actual production capacity.

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On May 18, 2025, former Pheu Thai list MP Nikhom Bunyavises disclosed that multiple chicken processing companies have lodged complaints about being unable to export chicken feet to China due to smuggling operations impersonating legitimate Thai producers and illegally shipping chicken feet to China in their place.

China's authorities grew dissatisfied when an inspection revealed that chicken feet volumes sent from Thailand exceeded actual production capacity. This prompted swift action from China's food safety agencies, which blacklisted 17 out of 22 Thai companies, resulting in over 30 billion baht in lost export value.

Bunyavises stated that business operators have petitioned Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit to help resolve the issue and urgently track down the smugglers shipping foreign chicken feet under false Thai credentials to China.

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC), a ministry-level agency overseeing all import-export controls, taxes, and safety standards, previously sent warning letters to relevant Thai agencies demanding investigation and correction, citing impacts on Chinese safety standards. However, these warnings were largely ignored.

GACC has now issued a fourth warning letter to the Department of Livestock at the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, cautioning that continued disregard of its concerns could damage bilateral relations and undermine Chinese confidence in other Thai exports.

The issue has persisted since July 2024 without apparent action from responsible agencies. Over the past ten months, across two administrations, business operators have appealed to government bodies and the Ministry of Agriculture without receiving adequate responses. "If this continues, all 17 affected companies could face closure or downsizing, impacting significant numbers of workers," Bunyavises warned.

As a former Pheu Thai MP and representative of a coalition government party, Bunyavises pledged to investigate the truth and resolve the crisis to preserve Thailand's exports and restore Chinese confidence before the situation deteriorates further.

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Thai authorities seize 130 kg of ivory near Lao border

Thai authorities seized 130 kilograms of ivory and animal remains near the Mekong River in Nong Khai province, with suspects escaping under cover of darkness as officials expand a joint investigation with Laos into a suspected transnational

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NONG KHAI — 18 May 2026 — Thai authorities seized more than 150 kilograms of ivory and animal remains along the Mekong River in Nong Khai province and are cooperating with Laos to expand an investigation into a suspected transnational wildlife trafficking network, officials said on Sunday.

Sadudee Phanphakdee, Director of the Wildlife and Flora Protection Division under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), revealed that officials received a tip-off about an attempt to smuggle illegal goods across the border into Laos. Authorities then deployed officers to inspect a riverside stairway along the Mekong River in Ban Mueang Mi Yai, Mueang Mi Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nong Khai Province.

Upon arriving at the scene, the suspects used the cover of darkness and their familiarity with the area to narrowly escape arrest. A search of the surrounding area uncovered abandoned suspicious items. Officials seized 22 cut sections of ivory weighing a combined 130.9 kilograms, along with two sacks containing unidentified animal remains resembling skeletal fragments, weighing a total of 29 kilograms.

Other animal remains seized at the scene were laid out for inspection but could not immediately be identified.

Authorities initially recorded and confiscated all evidence before transferring the case to local investigators for further legal proceedings. Officials are also working to trace and apprehend other members of the trafficking operation.

Meanwhile, the Wildlife and Flora Protection Division under CITES has already shared details of the seizure and related cases with representatives of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Thai and Lao authorities are now coordinating investigations, expanding intelligence-sharing efforts and strengthening joint law enforcement operations aimed at dismantling cross-border wildlife trafficking networks along the frontier.

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Khao Kheow Zoo Hatches Greater Adjutant Chick for First Time

Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi achieved a historic first by successfully hatching a Greater Adjutant chick, marking the species' first breeding at a Thai zoo since it vanished from the country's wild habitats over four decades ago. The chi

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CHONBURI — Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo has achieved a historic first by successfully hatching a Greater Adjutant chick, marking a major milestone in wildlife conservation after the species disappeared from Thailand's natural habitats more than 40 years ago, officials announced on May 17, 2026.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin praised the achievement as a testament to the expertise and dedication of Thai wildlife conservation staff, veterinarians, and animal keepers at the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand and Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

Zoo Director Narongwit Chotchoy revealed that the chick hatched from eggs laid by the facility's only remaining breeding pair. Due to the species' naturally low reproductive rate—typically producing just one or two eggs annually with low hatching success—zoo staff implemented an artificial incubation and hand-rearing program they described as a "life-saving operation" to maximize the chick's survival prospects.

This marks the first successful Greater Adjutant breeding at Khao Kheow under the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, and the first accomplished by a member zoo of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association.

Khao Kheow now ranks as the fourth facility worldwide officially recognized for successfully breeding the species in captivity, joining Bang Phra Waterbird Breeding Station in Thailand, Assam State Zoo in India, and Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity in Cambodia.

Minister Suchart emphasized that the breakthrough represents a crucial step forward in Thailand's commitment to endangered wildlife conservation and restoration of threatened species populations through sustained research and breeding initiatives.

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Supachai Unites Three Ministries to Overhaul Agricultural Product Dashboard Pilot in Ayutthaya

Deputy PM Supachai is piloting an agricultural dashboard in Ayutthaya that combines satellite data and farmer input to forecast rice production and enable data-driven supply management across Thailand's value chain.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Panitchpakdi has unveiled a policy to elevate data analytics in managing agricultural supply and demand systematically across the entire value chain, from production through distribution. The initiative focuses on using a rice production forecasting dashboard to enable accurate monitoring of regional conditions and precise planning of production, marketing, and product absorption. "We must shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive, data-driven management, with the dashboard serving as the critical tool for linking our entire information system to enable accurate and timely decision-making," Supachai stated.

The Office of Trade Policy and Strategy, in collaboration with the Ayutthaya Provincial Commerce Office, conducted field verification on May 12, 2025 in two districts—Phachi and Uthai—to advance the dashboard pilot program using satellite data from the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA). The initiative integrates data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the Office of Agricultural Economics, the Department of Agricultural Extension, and local farmers to create a unified information system supporting policy decisions.

The field assessment identified three key priorities: improving forecast accuracy by integrating rice variety data and field survey information; consolidating rice variety databases into a single system for production planning and targeted market positioning; and leveraging shared databases to enable agriculture officials to manage production and quality precisely while commerce officials can forecast market trends and prepare contingency measures in advance. Farmers confirmed that satellite data accurately reflects planting timelines, validating the dashboard's development potential.

The ministries aim to deliver concrete results within two months for operational field-level deployment. Future phases will incorporate AI technology and the Prism Model (Precision Rice Intelligence for Strategy & Market Model) to analyze global rice demand, assess market potential, identify trade barriers, and formulate proactive export strategies tailored to specific consumer groups.

The successful Ayutthaya pilot is planned to expand nationwide across all 76 provinces, transforming rice management through Big Data and AI technologies to enable real-time production monitoring and dynamic supply-demand management.

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Relative Exposes Video of 'Amnuay Ruenrueng,' Former World Champion Boxer, Using Drugs at Home, Questions Whether He Deserves Another Chance

A relative of former world champion boxer Amnuay Ruenrueng posted video evidence of him using drugs at home, questioning why police remain ineffective despite his repeated arrests and violent behavior in Sri Racha.

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On May 18, 2025, it was reported that former international amateur Thai boxing champion Amnuay Ruenrueng has previously committed acts of drunken violence and has been arrested by police four times, causing distress to residents in the area. Most recently, a Facebook user named Methasit Raha, a relative of Amnuay Ruenrueng, posted a video of the former world champion using drugs at home with the caption: "Is this the person who deserves another chance? Is this the person Sri Racha police are helpless against? Is this a member of society? Given countless opportunities but never succeeded even once. He's becoming a burden to others and to society. This has gone too far." The relative further stated: "I called the police and told them he's using drugs at home, but they didn't come. What options are there to get rid of this? If we speak up, there will be problems. If something goes wrong, we still have responsibilities." The relative continued: "But facing a situation like this, it's unbearable. The disturbance never stops. We have to work to make a living, we need rest. Our neighbors also need peace and quiet. Do we have to wait until he goes crazy and kills someone first? Even with evidence this clear, the law seems powerless. I give up."

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Yok Thong Makes History as Thailand's First Influencer to Shine on the Cannes Red Carpet 2026

Thai influencer Yok Thong became the country's first to walk the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in May 2026, representing L'Oréal Paris at the prestigious event in France.

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Yok Thong, known as Yok Jitraprorn, has made history as Thailand's first influencer, rising from her humble beginnings as a street vendor to gracing the world's most prestigious red carpet at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. The accomplished Thai influencer appeared as the sole Thai VIP influencer honored by global beauty giant L'Oréal Paris, creating massive excitement among her fanbase. The highlight came on May 16th when Yok Thong stepped onto the red carpet in a stunning custom-made white gown from haute couture brand Phatrawi Design, complemented by white pearl rings and earrings from Matarastudio and the iconic René Caovilla shoes from the "Bloom / Spring is About to Bloom" collection. She confidently shared the frame with world-class superstars, radiating beauty and poise as she commanded the global red carpet.

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Get Ready for The Final Match: NBA Rising Stars Invitational Thailand Qualifiers presented by TOA

Thailand hosts its inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational qualifier on May 23-24, 2025, featuring NBA champion DeAndre Jordan and young Thai basketball players competing for a spot at the Singapore finals. The two-day event includes concer

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On May 23-24, 2025, basketball fans will experience an unforgettable event featuring NBA champion DeAndre Jordan, renowned as the alley-oop legend. The two-day celebration features mini concerts and exclusive performances by artists including MILLI, CIR*CRL, BENZ Khao Khwan, NEXT IDOL, and CU Performance that will ignite the basketball court.

The NBA Rising Stars Invitational Thailand Qualifiers presented by TOA marks the inaugural hosting of this prestigious national youth basketball championship in Thailand, a collaboration between TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited and The National Basketball Association. The competition provides a platform for talented Thai youth players to showcase their abilities and compete for the opportunity to represent Thailand at the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2026 in Singapore.

On opening day, May 23, 2025, basketball enthusiasts will be part of a historic moment, cheering for young Thai athletes while enjoying special activities and the highly anticipated appearance of DeAndre Jordan, center for the New Orleans Pelicans and 2023 NBA champion. Beyond meeting the NBA star, fans can participate in exclusive activities including chances to win signed jerseys from DeAndre Jordan and limited-edition memorabilia. The first 50 fans to arrive on May 23 will receive a limited-edition NBA Rising Stars Invitational T-shirt, plus participate in contests with prizes totaling over 100,000 baht.

The opening day features elimination-style matches: Match 1 between Wat Noi Nopkhun School and Thepsirin School Samut Prakan, followed by a mini concert from BENZ Khao Khwan; Match 2 between Kanchanaphisek Witthayalai Chaiyaphum and Muang Ratchaburi Municipality Demonstration School; Match 3 between Assumption Thonburi School and Bualeung Withayakom School; and Match 4 between Nonthaburi Witthayalai and Tha Khram Phitak School in Chachoengsao, with performances from CU Performance interspersed throughout.

On May 24, 2025, the finals commence with the women's championship match featuring a mini concert by rising T-POP group CIR*CRL, followed by the men's championship featuring rapper MILLI. Every cheer from the crowd empowers these young athletes to pursue their dreams on the international stage, and organizers invite all supporters to join in celebrating the next generation of Thai basketball talent.

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