At 8:30 AM on May 12, 2026, Abbot Khukkrit Sottipholo of Wat Na Pa Phong in Pathum Thani arrived with his legal team to meet with investigators from the Buddhist Affairs Police to hear charges of embezzlement and dereliction of official duty. The investigation found evidence that the abbot used temple funds to distribute bonuses to his disciples, amounting to hundreds of thousands of baht per person between 2012 and 2016, constituting misuse of temple resources. He is currently undergoing questioning. The abbot's appearance was arranged voluntarily to provide clarification regarding the allegations.

IRPC has taken receipt of crude oil from the 'Serifo' at its LCT port facility in Rayong province and is moving forward with production according to schedule to reinforce energy security. Deputy Managing Directors Leosalkit Tongrang and Vanida Utaisomnap, along with IRPC's executive team, conducted an inspection at the Liquid Cargo Terminal (LCT) in the IRPC industrial estate in Rayong to oversee the offloading of crude oil from the ultra-large crude carrier (VLCC) 'Serifo', which transported oil from Saudi Arabia and successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz on April 11, 2026. The operation demonstrates IRPC's capability to manage logistics and supply chain efficiently and consistently amid volatile global energy conditions, while strictly adhering to international safety standards and actively managing risks to maintain stable production. The company is committed to building confidence among stakeholders through transparent business operations, good corporate governance, and sustained production continuity to support the nation's energy security and sustainable growth.

WHAUP has successfully completed its first bond offering for 2026, totaling 4 billion baht, attracting strong interest from institutional and major investors following the May 6-7 sales period. The offering was divided into two tranches: a zero-coupon bond tranche of 3 billion baht with a 3-year maturity and a 2.10% annual discount rate, and a green bond tranche of 1 billion baht with a 5-year maturity and a fixed 2.75% annual interest rate.

The company's bonds received an 'A-' credit rating from Tris Rating with a stable outlook, reflecting investor confidence in the company's business fundamentals and financial strength, as well as the long-term growth potential of the utilities and energy sector. Kasikornbank and UOB served as the arrangers for this bond issuance.

The successful completion of this bond offering underscores WHAUP's role as a comprehensive utilities and energy service provider that integrates technology, innovation, and sustainability while prioritizing environmental responsibility, driving Thailand's industrial growth in the long term under its mission to Shape the Future for Thailand.

Bonds Nadol Clarifies Relationship Status with Eva Pawrawarun: Just Friends or More? after fans have been eagerly speculating. The pair has drawn considerable fan interest, with frequent sightings of influencer Eva Pawrawarun and young singer Bonds Nadol together, leading many to wonder about the nature of their relationship. Recently, Bonds Nadol opened up about his status with Eva, saying, "Eva and I are just friends. We film content together a lot, and people tease us about it. We see the buzz and people even send us news about it, but we're friends. When we hang out, we just like to chat and ask each other questions." When asked if the relationship could develop further, he replied, "Being friends works better, because Eva's house has 13 stories while mine has only 2 (laughs). When we visited her place, I was shocked to find they have a food delivery elevator. Once we got inside, wow—there were so many vases, grand staircases, it's incredibly luxurious." Source: Entertainment News Room, Workpoint 23

Chememan reports Q1/2569 profits up 32% through efficient customer portfolio management, tight cost control, and internal efficiency improvements while preparing for challenging market conditions. Luang Chantrajuta Chantrathat, Chairman of Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN), a lime and chemical products manufacturer under the "CHEMEMAN" brand, announced that Q1/2569 operating results showed combined revenue of 980 million baht, down 4.6% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders reached 172 million baht, up 32%.

Average selling prices declined due to increased competition and baht appreciation, but higher lime sales volumes to domestic sugar mill customers and foreign mining sector clients partially offset these impacts. The company achieved higher profitability through efficient customer portfolio management, increased production capacity utilization that reduced per-unit production costs, and lower operating expenses, resulting in gross profit margin rising to 41.4% from 36%. Financial costs decreased due to lower interest rates and reduced total debt, while tax expenses declined from increased tax benefits, driving higher shareholder profits.

"Overall conditions in 2569 present significant challenges," Luang Chantrajuta stated, "with market forecasts suggesting lime demand will remain flat or grow modestly. We've prepared by investing in operational efficiency improvements and continuous cost management, including installing 8.7 MW solar capacity at our Thai facilities, enabling strong competitiveness even in economic slowdowns."

The company has both short-term and 2-3 year plans to address market challenges. Short-term strategies include timely cost management such as purchasing additional electric trucks for raw material and product transport to offset rising fuel costs, and postponing non-essential investments. Medium-term plans involve expanding business in strategic regions including India, Indonesia, and Australia; strengthening long-term partnerships with strategic allies and key customers; and driving new efficiency strategies to reduce costs and operational expenses sustainably.

Investment initiatives include alternative energy projects and technology and digital systems to reduce work steps, lower costs, and improve production and service processes. "The company has chosen a strategy of 'defending strongly while aggressively pursuing high-potential markets,' emphasizing internal efficiency improvements through technology," the chairman noted. "One key reason we established Gristman Company was to develop cutting-edge technology and STEM resources for managing our expanding asset portfolio across the Indo-Pacific region."

On May 12, 2569, Pol. Maj. Worrawit Umpornprathan, an investigator on duty at Tha Ta Fang Police Station, reported that early morning on May 11, officers received a call about a motorcycle that lost control on Highway 1194 in the Mae Sa Riang-Mae Sam Laeb area, near Wai Pho Village, Moo 6, Mae Yuwm Subdistrict, Mae Sa Riang District, Mae Hong Son Province. Upon arrival, they found a red Honda Dream motorcycle with no license plate suspended in a tree about 2 meters above ground, roughly 50 meters from the roadway. The engine was still running with the right turn signal still blinking.

Nearby, officers discovered the body of a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue short-sleeved shirt and gray pants with a shoulder bag. The on-duty doctor from Mae Sa Riang Hospital was contacted to perform an initial examination, and the body was transported to the hospital. Initial investigation revealed the deceased was a resident of the Mae La Oon War Refugee Center, Unit 9, Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province. Police found no evidence of collision with another vehicle at the scene and believe the motorcyclist lost control and fell on his own. Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the victim's relatives.