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Tourism

Strong, Durable, and Reliable: Mitsubishi Electric's Yellow Tank Water Pumps Deliver Quality You Can Trust

Mitsubishi Electric's new R2 Series yellow tank water pumps deliver Japan-backed quality in four models designed for different household needs, from automatic to inverter-driven systems. The brand remains Thailand's top-rated water pump cho

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Mitsubishi Electric's "yellow tank" water pumps continue to demonstrate their strength, durability, and trusted quality, earning consistent consumer votes and recognition as Thailand's number one water pump brand according to Marketeer magazine. The new R2 Series is designed to ensure smooth, uninterrupted water flow throughout modern homes, offering four different types to match your specific needs. These include the automatic WP model, renowned for its durability and popular performance; the constant-pressure automatic EP model, which supports simultaneous water use at multiple points and is ideal for homes with water heating systems; the inverter IP model suited for medium to large homes requiring high efficiency and energy savings; and the standard CP model for transferring water from wells or tanks to elevated storage tanks, perfect for high-rise buildings. All models are backed by Mitsubishi Electric's Japan Premium Quality standards, combining proven technology designed for real-world applications with safety as a top priority.

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National

Rutthapol Outlines Three Criteria for EM Bracelet Removal Following Thaksin's Pardon Request

Justice Minister Rutthapol outlined three criteria for EM bracelet removal following Thaksin's pardon request, but the former PM's case does not meet the requirements for removal.

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At 9:45 a.m. on May 26, 2569, at Government House, Justice Minister Pol. Gen. Rutthapol Naruebet spoke about former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's expected request for a royal pardon and EM bracelet removal. He outlined three criteria for bracelet removal: medical illness, employment engagement, and lack of electricity or internet at the residence. However, Thaksin's case does not meet the first two criteria and appears unlikely to qualify for EM bracelet removal, as he fails to meet all three conditions. In the past two weeks, one case resulted in EM bracelet removal, which was related to employment circumstances.

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National

Phraryadr Denies Blue Regime, Claims Only Blue Party That Grew from Orange Party

Bhumjaithai Party leader Phraryadr denied allegations of serving a "blue regime," asserting the party represents voters who elected it after the February election and grew from earlier coalition support.

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At 9:40 a.m. on May 26, 2025, Phraryadr Prishananuntkul, Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office and core leader of Bhumjaithai Party, responded to Democrat Party leader Natthaphong Ruangpanyawut's claim that Bhumjaithai serves as an agent of a blue regime. Phraryadr countered that all elected political parties are agents of the people who voted them in, and Bhumjaithai is no different—it was chosen by voters after presenting policies they supported. He stated he doesn't understand what a "blue regime" means, but acknowledged Bhumjaithai uses blue as its symbol and is called the blue party.

Phraryadr explained that the blue party grew from the February 8 election, and before that, it expanded from support by the orange party. Bhumjaithai originally held only 70 seats and couldn't form a government alone, requiring support from the orange party. This enabled Anutin Charnvirakul to serve as Prime Minister for just under four months under the Memorandum of Agreement, during which the party worked to build public confidence, resulting in 192 votes of support in the February 8 election.

When asked what the Democrat Party seeks through such actions, Phraryadr said they are creating divisive discourse and discrediting the government. He invited all parties to return to constructive politics, noting the country faces an economic crisis. He urged the opposition to use parliamentary mechanisms for legitimate criticism rather than suddenly introducing new rhetoric about a "blue regime," which he reiterated he doesn't understand. He reaffirmed that currently there is only a blue party, whose agents are the people who elected them to fulfill their promises.

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Community

Unanimous Comments: Mother Rents Condo to Daughter at 12,000 Baht Monthly, Upon Return Hit with 30,000 Baht Repair Bill—Is This Normal?

A mother questioned a 30,616 baht repair bill from her daughter's landlord after a two-year condo rental, with commenters unanimously agreeing the charges for routine maintenance and wear-and-tear were excessive and unjustified.

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A Facebook user posted in the "We Are Consumers" group about her experience renting a condominium to her daughter. She paid 12,000 baht monthly over two years with a 24,000 baht security deposit. When her daughter completed high school and moved out on May 11, 2026, the landlord submitted detailed repair charges totaling 30,616 baht. The mother questioned whether these charges were normal, noting that curtains showed no damage and the AC had been professionally cleaned in February 2026, yet the landlord insisted on another cleaning.

The repair bill breakdown included: - Curtain and bedding washing: 3,480 baht - Sofa and chair repairs: 6,000 baht - Under-sink cabinet repair: 4,200 baht - Room wall painting: 4,000 baht - AC cleaning (2 units): 1,000 baht - Room cleaning: 1,200 baht - Access card: 500 baht - Room key: 200 baht - Sink cabinet leg repair: 2,000 baht - Sink countertop repair: 4,500 baht - Washing machine rubber seal: 3,400 baht - Electricity surcharge: 136 baht - Total: 30,616 baht, requiring additional payment of 6,616 baht beyond the security deposit

Comments were unanimously critical. Landlords and tenants alike questioned the charges, with many noting that most items represent normal wear and tear rather than damage requiring repair. Several commenters, including self-identified property owners, said they would never charge such fees, noting that rental rates should account for equipment depreciation. Critics argued the prices represented replacement costs rather than repairs, and some recommended pursuing mediation through rental offices.

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Breaking

Democratic Republic of Congo Overwhelmed by Ebola Crisis as Dozens of Patients Flee Hospitals, Death Toll Reaches 220

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 220 people as hospitals in Ituri Province face attacks and patient escapes, with the rare Bundibugyo strain now classified as a major international health emergency.

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Medical staff fighting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a critical crisis marked by equipment shortages, hospital attacks, and infected patients escaping treatment facilities, particularly in Ituri Province in the northeast, the epicenter of the outbreak. These attacks mirror the widespread violence that occurred during the previous outbreak in eastern DRC from 2018-2020, which claimed the lives of more than 25 healthcare workers. Some of these incidents were carried out by angry residents who either couldn't bury their deceased family members or believed the outbreak was a hoax. Dr. Richard Lokodo, medical director of Mongwalu General Hospital, which was attacked by residents on Saturday, May 23 and again on Sunday, May 24, said similar situations are occurring now, with widespread denial about the reality of Ebola among the population. The World Health Organization announced that the rare Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak is the third-largest in history and an international public health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated there have been more than 900 suspected cases so far, including 101 confirmed cases, with death toll reaching at least 220. On the same day Mongwalu General Hospital reported, 18 Ebola patients escaped during the weekend following an incident in which tents set up by Doctors Without Borders for patient isolation were burned. Preliminary laboratory results from this group of patients showed 3 of the initial 4 tested were negative and 1 tested positive.

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Police

Man Posing as Special Colonel Flashes Connections to PM, Demands Free Meal at Restaurant; Criminal History Exposed

A 42-year-old man claiming to be a special colonel with ties to Thailand's prime minister was arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima for refusing to pay a 600-baht restaurant bill; police found no military record but uncovered multiple fraud and ass

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On May 26, 2025, a restaurant owner in Nakhon Ratchasima reported to police the arrest of Thongpoon (surname withheld), 42, a customer who consumed food and drinks but refused to pay a 600-baht bill. Thongpoon claimed to hold the rank of special colonel, live near Prime Minister Anuthun Charnveerakul's residence, and have connections with senior police officers, using these claims to demand a free meal.

Police investigation revealed Thongpoon has no legitimate military service record whatsoever. However, authorities uncovered numerous criminal charges against him, including two fraud cases in Phrae Province and one in Pak Chong District. Additional charges include indecent assault of a restaurant worker in Phrae, gambling offenses in Nakhon Ratchasima, and a previous scam where he impersonated a detective major to defraud a famous celebrity.

Before the restaurant incident, Thongpoon also attempted to dine and dash at a milk bar in central Nakhon Ratchasima, claiming he would withdraw cash from an ATM and leaving his bag as collateral. Following his arrest at the restaurant for fraud charges, police will transfer him to other jurisdictions with outstanding arrest warrants to face additional charges.

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Police

Chinese suspect vanishes after violent attack on transwoman in Pattaya

A Chinese man fled Thailand after allegedly assaulting a transgender woman in a Pattaya hotel room, leaving her with injuries requiring 30 stitches before escaping through a fire exit and departing via Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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Chinese suspect vanishes after violent attack on transwoman in PattayaLegacyA Chinese man has fled Thailand after allegedly assaulting a transgender woman in a Pattaya hotel room, leaving her with injuries that required 30 stitches. The victim posted a video on Facebook yesterday, May 25, showing the alleged assault and said she would pursue the case. She said she suffered facial injuries requiring 18 stitches, while her wrist required eight stitches and her ankle required four stitches. The post said the victim had been held inside the room and attacked before managing to open the door so friends could enter and help. A facial wound was also reportedly caused by broken glass allegedly used by the suspect. The victim said her older sister and younger sister arrived in time to help her. She later received treatment at hospital and filed a police complaint. Photo via Amarin TV She also said she wanted the case to serve as a warning, claiming several women had previously filed complaints after being violently assaulted by Chinese men. Yesterday, May 25, reporters checked the room at a hotel in South Pattaya, Bang Lamung, Chon Buri. The door was locked from inside, and hotel staff opened the room after receiving no response. The Chinese man was not found inside. The room contained scattered belongings, a smashed mirror, several broken glass bottles, and bloodstains on the bedsheet. Photo via MGR Online MGR Online reported that hotel staff filed a report with police as evidence to seek damages from the guest. Initial reports suggested the alleged assault may have followed an argument after the man learned the victim was transgender. The Chinese man was said to have packed his belongings and left the hotel through a fire escape. Hotel staff said the man checked in on May 23 and was scheduled to check out on May 25. On the morning of the incident, the victim ran downstairs to ask staff for help, with blood on her body. Two friends then took the woman to a hospital and accompanied her to police. Photo via MGR Online After the victim filed her complaint, Pattaya police reviewed CCTV footage and examined the route used by the suspect to leave the hotel. Immigration checks later showed the suspect had already left Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport and returned to China before the complaint was filed. Police investigators are collecting evidence while the victim continues recovering from her injuries. Officers are preparing the case file to ask Pattaya Provincial Court to issue an arrest warrant for the suspect. In a similar case elsewhere, a Thai transwoman filed a complaint against a Chinese man for physically assaulting her after she rejected his advances in an entertainment venue car park in Rayong. The suspect reportedly pulled her hair, threw her to the ground, and punched her in the head. The story Chinese suspect vanishes after violent attack on transwoman in Pattaya as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Phipat Confused by Thawee's Remarks Calling Phuea Thai an Agent of the Blue Regime, Throws Question Back

Deputy PM Phipat dismissed accusations that opposition Phuea Thai is an agent of the ruling regime as normal politics, saying both government and opposition must perform their duties.

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At 9:30 a.m. on May 26, 2025, at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phipat Ratchakij commented on political rhetoric involving the blue regime. When asked for his reaction, Phipat let out an amused laugh before asking what was meant by that. When journalists explained that the blue regime reference concerned Phuea Thai Party, Phipat said it was normal politics and that both the government and opposition must fulfill their duties. He noted that if the opposition fails to do their job properly, they have nothing to tell the public about their accomplishments. When asked about Nattapong Rueangpanya, Democrat Party leader, calling Phuea Thai merely an agent of the blue regime, Phipat appeared confused and suggested the journalists ask Nattapong directly to clarify his statement.

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National

PMUFF Submits Draft Land Amnesty Bill for Poor Communities, Urges Government and Opposition to Fast-Track Legislation

A grassroots movement submitted a draft land amnesty bill to Parliament seeking justice for over 10 million poor families prosecuted under forest and state land policies that displaced them from ancestral settlements.

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The People's Movement for Social Justice (PMUFF), led by Jamlong Nupan, submitted a draft land amnesty bill to Parliament at 8:45 a.m. on May 26, 2025, presented to Parliament Speaker Sophon Sarathum through advisor Pol. Lt. Col. Vichai Sangpraipaip. The bill seeks amnesty for citizens harmed or affected by state land and forest policies, accompanied by a list of 12,706 eligible voters.

According to PMUFF, government land and forest policies have monopolized resources, leaving poor and marginalized communities facing criminal charges despite establishing communities before state boundary declarations. Pioneer settlers have been wrongly labeled as trespassers and prosecuted, while their communal lands became state property—some seized by influential elites—leaving the poor without livelihoods or homes. Following the 2014 coup, forest reclamation policies prosecuted over 48,000 poor families while ostensibly targeting capitalist encroachment.

Jamlong stated the bill would rescue poor communities from failed policies used unjustly against them, with justice systems weaponized to imprison rather than protect them. PMUFF urges the state to pass amnesty legislation, clear records for affected communities, and restore land rights to original settlers. The organization hopes legislators and eligible voters—representing over 10 million affected families—will submit the bill for parliamentary consideration and swift implementation.

Pol. Lt. Col. Vichai stated Parliament Speaker has accepted the draft and recognizes the impact of government land and forest policies on citizens. While the Speaker supports the initiative, all procedures must follow legal protocols. He promised to forward the bill to relevant authorities and provide updates on progress.

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Police

Well-known wild elephant "Plai Kor Kaew" shot dead in Chanthaburi

A well-known wild elephant named Plai Kor Kaew was found shot dead in a Chanthaburi orchard, bearing at least six gunshot wounds and reigniting concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict in eastern Thailand.

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CHANTHABURI — A well-known wild elephant named Plai Kor Kaew was found shot dead in an orchard near Khao Khitchakut National Park, prompting renewed concerns over the long-standing conflict between humans and wild elephants in eastern Thailand.

Officials said the male elephant, also known locally as "Ai Mua," was about 30 years old and had tusks measuring more than 80 centimetres. At the scene, initial examinations found at least six severe wounds believed to have been caused by gunfire, including injuries near the ears, chest, abdomen and upper front legs.

Chawinth Pinkaew, chief of Khao Khitchakut National Park, and Police Captain Yodtha Cherdchuechon, an investigator at Khao Khitchakut Police Station, joined forensic officers and veterinarians from the Department of National Parks on Monday to inspect the carcass after local residents reported the death near a pond at the edge of a fruit orchard in Khlong Phlu subdistrict of Chanthaburi province.

Officials said evidence was being collected from the scene to help identify those responsible. The carcass was later transported to a national park protection unit in Thung Phlo for a detailed post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

Authorities said the case reflected the worsening conflict between villagers and wild elephants around the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby forest areas in eastern Thailand. Plai Kor Kaew was known among local residents as a solitary elephant that could sometimes behave aggressively, making him well known among nearby communities.

Wildlife officials said the increasing elephant population and declining food sources inside forests had pushed more elephants into farmland and residential areas in search of food, often resulting in property damage and clashes with villagers. Despite ongoing monitoring and mitigation measures, officials warned that the death of Plai Kor Kaew highlighted growing tensions between people and wildlife in the region.

Officials said more sustainable long-term measures were needed to prevent further losses of wild elephants, which remain important symbols of Thailand's natural heritage.

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Police

Brutal Stepfather Confesses to Murder of Stepdaughter, Body Left in Bathroom; Child's Mother Beaten

A 38-year-old man has confessed to murdering his 13-year-old stepdaughter by binding and gagging her in a bathroom in Nong Bua Lamphu Province on May 25, while also severely beating the girl's mother, who was found unconscious after two day

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In a shocking case, a stepfather has been accused of murdering his 13-year-old stepdaughter with extreme cruelty—binding her hands and feet with rope, and gagging her with cloth until she died in the bathroom. The victim's mother was beaten unconscious and confined in the house for two days.

On May 26, 2569, police reported that on May 25, officers from Sri Bunyueang Police Station in Nong Bua Lamphu Province received a report of a death at a residential home in Sri Bunyueang District. The victim was identified as a 13-year-old Grade 7 student, found dead in the bathroom behind the house. Her body bore signs of brutal assault—her hands, feet, and neck were bound with rope and cloth, leading to her death. Her mother, 32, was found with severe head and facial injuries and had been beaten unconscious.

Investigators learned that the girl normally lived with her grandparents in another village, but came to visit her mother on May 22 during a local merit-making ceremony. She stayed with the mother and a man named Pornchai (alias Jack), 38, who lives at the house where the incident occurred. She did not return home after attending the ceremony on May 23.

When her grandfather searched for her on May 25 without success, a relative borrowed a motorcycle to withdraw money at a nearby district office. When they did not return by evening, the relative reported it to police and went searching for the motorcycle. They found the mother sitting under the house with severe head wounds and reported it to family members, who took her to the hospital.

Neighbors who witnessed the scene reported that the mother had been beaten unconscious and confined in the same house where her daughter's body was found in the bathroom. The girl's grandfather told his daughter he had warned her not to stay with this man, though she left for the hospital without explaining what had happened.

District Officer Thanayut Yaikaew and police investigated the scene and suspected sexual assault based on the body's condition. The body was sent to Loei Provincial Hospital for autopsy.

Authorities instructed village leaders and police to apprehend Pornchai, the suspect, who had fled the area. At 2:10 p.m. on May 25, he was arrested on a connecting road between villages in Sri Bunyueang District. During interrogation at the district office, a urine test revealed drug use.

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