The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Piphatthanakij Rattakij, has approved the establishment of an additional 'Smart Logistics' special economic promotion zone in Chachoengsao province. The project is expected to attract approximately 1.35 billion baht in investment and create around 350 jobs.

Located near kilometer 72 of Sukhumvit Road in Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao, the 29-rai zone will support target industries including aviation and logistics. The smart logistics service model will incorporate cutting-edge technology and innovation to function as a modern international distribution center (IDC) serving international import-export customers requiring high precision.

The facility will employ advanced technologies including 5G connectivity, GPS tracking systems, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robots, ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) intelligent shelving, and AI-powered data processing. The zone will also facilitate knowledge transfer from businesses to develop advanced smart logistics services.

The EEC also reviewed a feasibility study on expanding to Prachuap Buri province as an additional Eastern Economic Corridor development zone. The province demonstrates advantages including strategic location, alignment with target industry supply chains, presence of 25% manufacturing facilities in target sectors, and potential for integrated medical industry development. Infrastructure including road connections to Bangkok, available industrial land, and sufficient water and labor resources support future investment.

Policy recommendations for the urgent 1-2 year timeframe include addressing environmental challenges through integrated waste-to-energy power plants, wastewater management, and land use planning to balance industrial and agricultural development.

The committee approved in principle the designation of Prachuap Buri province as an additional EEC development area, requesting the EEC incorporate feedback and recommendations for detailed revision before resubmitting to the cabinet for consideration.

A 47-year-old resident from Mueang District, Buriram Province, celebrated successful registration for the Thailand Helps Thailand Plus 60/40 program on May 25, 2569, after staying awake from midnight until 6 a.m. The woman said the all-nighter was worth it, as her family qualified for all three benefits available, noting that registration was smoother than previous rounds.

At Buriram Municipality fresh market, vendors expressed similar joy at completing their registrations quickly, contrasting with previous rounds when they anxiously awaited confirmation. A fish vendor who started waiting at 5 a.m. said she hopes the program will revitalize the economy and boost business after recent economic slowdown. However, she remains uncertain about the program's actual impact, given that prices and living costs remain high, and will wait to see if it truly encourages consumer spending.

The vendor acknowledged that it's positive the government recognizes people's hardship and has introduced measures to help during this economic slowdown.

On May 25, 2569, Krungthai Bank posted a statement on its Krungthai Care Facebook page noting that the Thai Help Thai Plus (60/40) registration program experienced system delays due to demand exceeding 300,000 transactions per second. The bank has successfully expanded its system capacity to handle over 700,000 transactions per second, with 10 million people completing registration within 23 minutes.

Compared to the previous registration round, which took 30 minutes to register 5 million people, this round achieved double the registrations in less time—10 million people in 23 minutes.

The Thai Help Thai Plus 60/40 program opened for eligible citizens at 6:00 AM that day. The program is a cost-sharing measure between the government and citizens, with the government subsidizing 60% of expenses and citizens contributing 40% for food, beverages, goods, and services from participating merchants. The initiative aims to reduce costs and maintain purchasing power during economic recovery.

Eligible citizens can check their program benefits through the state welfare card system.

On May 25, 2569, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasts continued thunderstorms throughout Thailand with heavy rainfall in some areas of the southern region, caused by the southwest monsoon of moderate strength covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public is urged to be vigilant against hazards from heavy rainfall and water accumulation during this period.

Wave conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are moderate, with the upper Andaman Sea experiencing waves around 2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand have waves of 1-2 meters. Areas with thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen in these areas are advised to navigate with caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow:

Northern Region: 60% chance of thunderstorms, primarily in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampoon, Lamphang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 24-27°C, High 34-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Northeastern Region: 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani provinces. Low 24-27°C, High 35-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Central Region: 40% chance of thunderstorms, primarily in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram provinces. Low 24-26°C, High 36-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Eastern Region: 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces. Low 24-28°C, High 32-37°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Sea waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in some areas, primarily in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces. Low 23-26°C, High 34-37°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves approximately 1 meter near shore, 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (West Coast): 70% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in some areas in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi provinces. Low 23-25°C, High 31-35°C. From Phang Nga northward: Southwest winds 20-35 km/h, waves approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Phuket southward: Southwest winds 15-35 km/h, waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Bangkok and Metropolitan Area: 40% chance of thunderstorms, mainly between afternoon and evening. Low 26-28°C, High 35-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Registration opened on May 25-29, 2025 for the Thai Help Thai Plus program, a government cost-of-living relief initiative. Approximately 30 million general citizens and salaried workers are eligible, with the government subsidizing 60 percent and recipients paying 40 percent for qualifying expenses. The program provides up to 1,000 baht per person per month (4,000 baht total over four months from June 1 to September 30) through the G-Wallet application. Eligibility requires being at least 18 years old with a Thai national ID card, while those holding state welfare cards or suspended from previous cash transfer programs are ineligible. Registration occurs through the Pao Tang app between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., with participating merchants available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. As of 6:11 a.m. on May 25, approximately 26.4 million slots remained available, though some users experienced system access issues.

Michael Carrick, Manchester United manager, says the 'Red Devils' are still hungry for greater success after finishing third in the league table. Bruno Fernandes is thrilled after breaking the Premier League single-season assist record.

Manchester United delivered an impressive performance in their final Premier League match of the 2025-26 season on May 24, crushing Brighton 3-0 to finish third in the standings.

Following the match, Carrick, who was recently appointed as the club's new permanent head coach, said: "We finished the season strongly. We performed well and third place is now confirmed. I like the way we finished the season and maintained that form. We emphasized that this isn't just the end of the season, but a stepping stone forward, and today showed that through the excellent way the players performed."

"We set high targets. You have to do that here. We want to finish the season as high as possible. Credit must go to every player who has performed consistently and to a high standard. It's a foundation we'll build on next season."

"It always starts fresh from tomorrow. It's never enough, it shouldn't be enough. That doesn't change, but it makes us want more than this. We want more and aspire for more as a football club, and certainly as a team. It's a great ending and a solid foundation for next season and beyond."

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's midfielder who set the record for the most Premier League assists in a single season with 21 assists, said: "It's fantastic to break the assist record. I'm very happy about it. It's a moment to be very proud of. Of course, it's not something I would have dreamed of or thought about until I got this close to it."