National

Anutin Declares Pride in Being from Buriram, Denies Land Controversy Connection, Insists No Legal or Moral Violation

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denies ownership of disputed land in Buriram province, saying documentation proves he is not the owner and maintaining his residency registration there violates no laws or ethics rules.

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At 11:35 a.m. on May 21, 2025, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed the Khao Kradong land case in Buriram province, stating that everything is documented and can be verified to prove he is not the land owner. The Prime Minister explained the matter arose approximately 10 years ago when the 2560 Constitution required party-list MPs to have a residential address in their constituency. At that time, he was already the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party and needed to prepare for political activities even during the National Council for Peace and Order period. "When I received the trust of Buriram residents who voted for Bhumjaithai to play a political role and govern the country, I spent considerable time living closely with the people of Buriram. Wherever I go, I say I am a person from Buriram, which is a source of pride," Anutin stated. He insisted that having his name in the local residential registry is his right and constitutes no violation of law, morality, or any code of conduct. When asked if he was concerned about this issue affecting his position as Prime Minister, Anutin responded, "Did this issue propel me here? It propelled me to this point, to the Government House."

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National

New Business Registrations Surge 7.5% in First Four Months

Thailand registered 6,454 new businesses in April 2025, down 14.94% from March but up 2% year-over-year, with internet retail and food service sectors showing strongest growth. For January–April, 29,679 businesses were established with regi

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New business closures reached 4,217 registrations in the first four months of 2025, up 7.5 percent. Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Director-General of the Department of Business Development (DBD) under the Ministry of Commerce, revealed findings from April 2025 business registration analysis showing 6,454 newly established businesses. Compared to the previous month, this represents a decline of 14.94 percent, though year-over-year figures show a 2 percent increase.

Registered capital totaled 22.765 billion baht in April, increasing by 3.265 billion baht (16.74 percent) from the previous month, but declining 29.17 percent compared to the same period last year. One notable registration was TT1 Holdings Company Limited with registered capital of 7.843 billion baht, operating primarily as a non-financial holding company and investor in various limited and public limited companies domestically and internationally.

For the four-month period from January to April 2025, a total of 29,679 new businesses were established, representing a 1.56 percent decline compared to the same period in 2024. Accumulated registered capital reached 81.341 billion baht, up 27.41 percent.

Analysis of business establishment growth trends identified three expanding sectors:

1) Internet retail businesses: 801 registrations, an increase of 274 (51.99 percent) with registered capital of 1.121 billion baht 2) Other supporting services not classified elsewhere: 333 registrations, an increase of 194 (139.57 percent) with registered capital of 275 million baht 3) Restaurants and food service businesses: 1,408 registrations, an increase of 171 (13.82 percent year-over-year) with registered capital of 2.335 billion baht

Business closure registrations in April 2025 reached 981, down 11.70 percent from the previous month and up 20.52 percent year-over-year, with closed registered capital of 5.214 billion baht. For the four-month period, business closures totaled 4,217, up 7.55 percent, with accumulated closed capital of 26.258 billion baht, up 64.21 percent.

As of April 30, 2025, total registered businesses nationwide stood at 2,079,756 with combined registered capital of 32.29 trillion baht.

Naiyanapakorn noted that fluctuations in business registration numbers do not necessarily reflect actual business conditions, stating they represent only partial indicators. He attributed the April decline partly to intensified enforcement against unregistered businesses and increased business closures.

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National

Arsenal Premier League Title-Clinching Ticket Prices Skyrocket—Most Expensive Nearly 2 Million Baht

Arsenal's title-clinching final match at Crystal Palace on May 24 has triggered a resale ticket surge, with away tickets reaching nearly 2 million baht despite technically illegal resale practices in the UK.

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Away tickets for the final match of the 2025-26 English Premier League season between Crystal Palace and Arsenal have surged dramatically in price, with resale website listings reaching as high as 45,000 pounds (approximately 1.97 million baht). Arsenal, having already mathematically clinched the Premier League title this season, will travel to face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on May 24 for the final match of the season, where they will celebrate their championship victory on the pitch. According to The Athletic, away ticket prices on resale platforms have skyrocketed significantly, with the highest asking price at 45,000 pounds (approximately 1.97 million baht), while the cheapest resale ticket is listed at 3,000 pounds (approximately 131,600 baht). Most tickets on the resale market are priced between 10,000-20,000 pounds (approximately 438,724-877,448 baht). It's worth noting that buying and reselling Premier League football tickets is technically illegal in the United Kingdom; however, resale websites circumvent these laws by registering their platforms abroad, allowing UK-based customers to purchase tickets without technically breaking the law.

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National

Bunyawi Proposes Lottery Prize Increase to Consumer Protection Panel, Demands Lottery Office Return Profits to Public

MP Bunyawi Yomchinda proposed raising government lottery prize payouts to the Consumer Protection Committee, arguing that prizes unchanged for over a decade should be increased and profits returned to the public.

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On May 21, 2025, at Parliament, Bunyawi Yomchinda, a Ruam Jai Thai Party list MP and vice-chairman of the House Consumer Protection Committee, announced that he has fulfilled his promise by submitting a proposal to increase government lottery prize money to the committee. The next step involves establishing a complaint screening subcommittee before the proposal goes to a plenary meeting. Discussions will include relevant parties, particularly the Lottery Office director.

Bunyawi confirmed his commitment to the public, noting that lottery prizes have remained unchanged for over 10 years. The two-digit prize has increased from 1,000 to 2,000 baht, and the first prize from 3 million to 6 million baht. According to data, each draw produces 100 million lottery tickets with a unit cost of 67 baht, generating approximately 6.7 billion baht in revenue. With only 1.4 million total prizes awarded and over 98.5 million tickets winning nothing, the Lottery Office's first prize payout of 600 million baht is relatively minimal, justifying a profit increase for prizes.

Bunyawi argued that consumer protection requires increasing prizes that haven't been raised for over a decade. He proposed raising the first prize from 6 million to 10 million baht, the two-digit prize from 2,000 to 5,000 baht, and the three-digit prize from 4,000 to 10,000 baht. He emphasized that this is not about encouraging gambling but about fairness, urging the Lottery Office board to show compassion to the people and return some profits to society through education and charity.

Bunyawi also highlighted issues with lottery sellers, noting that while tickets are officially priced at 80 baht, they actually cost over 100 baht. Sellers who don't sell all their tickets face losses and cannot return unsold stock. He stated his role is to protect consumers by having the lottery office share profits, and expressed confidence that the proposal will succeed since it stands with the people.

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Monomax Invites Fans to Watch Premier League Season Finale with Big Teams Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Manchester City

Monomax broadcasts all Premier League season finale matches on Sunday, May 24, featuring simultaneous games across ten stadiums with battles for European places and relegation survival still undecided.

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JAS, the rights holder for live Premier League broadcasts, invites football fans not to miss Sunday, May 24 at 10:00 PM to watch the English Premier League 2025/26 season finale. All matches kick off simultaneously, and while the championship has been decided, every stadium features compelling storylines and stakes that will be decided in the final moments, including the battle for European places and avoiding relegation. All games will be broadcast on Monomax with select matches also airing on MONO29.

The action begins at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace hosts defending champions Arsenal, who are looking to end the season with a win. This match will air on both Monomax and MONO29. Manchester City welcomes Aston Villa in a marquee matchup between two title-contending teams, available on Monomax.

Eight additional matches will complete the season finale with simultaneous broadcasts on Monomax. Anfield will host Liverpool against Brentford, with the Reds seeking three points for the best finish in front of their supporters. Another closely watched match features Nottingham Forest hosting Bournemouth in a fixture that could affect final standings.

Brighton welcomes Manchester United at home, Fulham takes on Newcastle United, Tottenham faces Everton in a rivalry showdown, Sunderland hosts Chelsea who are chasing a strong finish, West Ham meets Leeds United in a goal-heavy encounter, and Burnley hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final match of the evening.

This final night of the Premier League season captures global attention, as every goal could instantly change multiple teams' final positions. Thai football fans can watch all matches with proper licensing through Monomax with SPORTS STANDARD and SPORTS PREMIUM packages at discounted Early Bird rates from today through May 24 at https://monomax.me/earlybird.

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Police

Young Man Tests Cybertruck's Wade Mode in Texas Lake, Vehicle Stalls Mid-Water and Driver Faces Multiple Charges

A Texas man drove a Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test its Wade Mode water feature in May, but the vehicle stalled and sank, forcing both occupants to escape through a window. The driver faces multiple charges for operating in a r

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A peculiar incident unfolded on May 18 in northern Texas when a man drove a Tesla Cybertruck, a futuristic electric pickup truck, into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle's "Wade Mode" water-fording feature. The vehicle stalled in the water and required a crane to retrieve it.

Witnesses recorded video as the Cybertruck slowly descended the shoreline before water rapidly began flooding into the vehicle. In the footage, someone can be heard joking, "Hey, you can't park here," just as the truck was about to submerge.

According to reports, the driver and passenger managed to drive only a few feet before the vehicle struck a large underwater rock. Both occupants were forced to escape through the passenger window and wade to a nearby marina.

Police revealed that the driver admitted to intentionally driving into the lake to test the Cybertruck's Wade Mode, one of the vehicle's off-road features.

However, this function was designed for fording shallow water such as streams or stagnant water areas and does not activate automatically—users must manually enable it according to the vehicle's manual. Police warned that despite the vehicle potentially being capable of fording shallow water, operating it on public waterways may violate regulations and poses serious safety risks.

Authorities used a crane to retrieve the waterlogged Cybertruck from the lake overnight. The driver was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle in a restricted lake area, lacking proper vessel registration, and violating multiple water safety regulations.

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Police

National Police Chief Orders Strict Enforcement at Railway Crossings, Calls Meeting with Police Nationwide on May 26

Thailand's national police chief is imposing strict enforcement at railway crossings and has called a nationwide meeting for May 26 to address traffic violations and congestion issues affecting police-controlled intersections.

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At 11:10 a.m. on May 21, 2025, at Government House, National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittarat Panpetch announced strict enforcement measures at railway crossings, instructing traffic police to establish discipline and ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Any violations will result in legal enforcement. On May 26, the chief will convene all Bangkok Metropolitan Police station commanders overseeing railway-adjacent areas and conduct a video conference with provincial police commanders and station commanders nationwide to address three urgent matters.

When asked about observations that police officers have failed to operate traffic signals effectively to manage congestion, the national police chief acknowledged the interconnected nature of the problem. He noted that vehicle traffic volume has increased while road capacity remains unchanged, and ongoing construction projects, including elevated train development, have exacerbated congestion. Traffic police and senior administrators must collaborate on tools and mechanisms to improve traffic flow and better coordinate traffic signals. However, he conceded that these issues cannot be resolved in one or two days and will require sustained effort, though authorities will work at full capacity to address them.

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Tourism

Nonthaburi Municipality Invites Public on Free Buddhist Temple Boat Tours Visiting 8 Sacred Sites Along the Chao Phraya River

Nonthaburi Municipality is offering free boat tours visiting eight sacred temples along the Chao Phraya River on four Sundays in May and June, combining spiritual practice with cultural heritage and scenic river views.

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Nonthaburi Municipality is launching a major water-based cultural tourism initiative to attract both locals and tourists on free boat tours visiting eight sacred sites along the Chao Phraya River. The "2569 Boat Tour - Paying Respects to Buddha and Deities" project runs on four consecutive Sundays: May 24 and 31, and June 7 and 14, 2569, offering participants a complete spiritual experience at all eight temples in a single trip.

The special highlights include scenic views of both riverbanks, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere, and knowledgeable local guides providing historical information at each location. The eight sacred sites are: 1) Shrine of Goddess Mae Tham Thim (Goddess Chui Bui Nia), revered for safe travel and success; 2) Wat Tai Meung, an ancient temple built during Rama II's reign (1852) housing the revered Luang Pho Dam Buddha image, popular for seeking protection and business blessings; 3) Wat Ton Od, an old temple on Khlong Om Nonthaburi canal where devotees seek life advancement; 4) Wat Sai Ma Tai, featuring the 700-year-old Luang Pho Yai Buddha statue in meditation pose, renowned for career advancement and property sales blessings; 5) Wat Kaen Ok, offering river viewpoints with significant Thai political historical importance; 6) Buddhatsathan Cheing Tha, a historic archaeological site recently restored by Nonthaburi Municipality and Fine Arts Department, combining two ancient temples from late Ayutthaya period - Wat Cheing Tha and Wat Na Bot - where devotees pay respects to the Tiger Father Spirit and Luang Pho Sua, ancient clay deities.

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National

Heated! Anutin Fires Back at Pheu Thai for Lacking Maturity, Criticizing Privy Councilors' Meeting Participation

PM Anutin defended the participation of nine privy councilors in a disaster prevention meeting, dismissing Pheu Thai's criticism as immature and claiming the practice has been standard for a decade.

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At 11:35 AM on May 21, 2025, at Government House, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Chaiyawongsa addressed Pheu Thai Party's objections to nine privy councilors participating in a National Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Command meeting. He stated this has been standard practice for 10 years and is not a formal meeting but rather a presentation of operational results.

Anutin emphasized that each privy councilor bears responsibility for their respective regions and constituents, with many being experienced senior government administrators. He characterized the practice as both normal and beneficial, allowing the presentation of work and input from highly experienced individuals.

When asked about the use of certain critical language, the Prime Minister responded: "Never. Only some people talk like that, always trying. This hasn't happened. Don't pay attention to rhetoric or intent. The public understands well what this is about, and everything they've said is completely wrong. This isn't a meeting, it's not an order, it's not overstepping the work of each sector. If they don't even understand this much, how will they manage the country? They just come to criticize and pretend to demonstrate wisdom and maturity."

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Student Loan Fund Requests Cooperation from Over 5,200 Employers to Begin Salary Deductions Starting May

The Student Loan Fund is launching automatic salary deductions through the e-PaySLF system in May 2025, requiring over 5,200 employers to register and begin processing monthly loan repayments from staff wages.

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The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is calling on over 5,200 employers to begin implementing salary deductions for loan repayment through the e-PaySLF system administered by the Thai Revenue Department, effective May 2025. Employers can register for seminars on the SLF website to learn about the system's procedures and operational details, with funds required to be submitted by June 15, 2025, and subsequently by the 15th of each month. The SLF notes that borrowers with outstanding balances should settle arrears independently before entering the automatic deduction process, and employers are encouraged to register for training sessions available at www.studentloan.or.th or contact the official SLF employer LINE account for questions. The organization expressed appreciation for employer cooperation, noting that salary deductions not only help borrowers maintain consistent repayment but also preserve the revolving education fund to create sustainable educational opportunities for future generations of students.

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Police

Siripong Acknowledges Train Driver Negligence, Orders Comprehensive Drug Testing for All Transport Workers

Deputy Transport Minister Siripong acknowledged a train driver's negligence in a deadly bus-train collision that killed eight people in Bangkok and ordered mandatory drug testing for all transport workers nationwide.

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Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angsukulkiattiwong acknowledged driver negligence in the incident and ordered mandatory comprehensive drug screening for all transport system employees, rejecting accusations of selective enforcement. During a parliamentary session on May 21, 2026, he responded to questions from Samakhom Daengchote, a Phumi Thai Party MP from Prachuap Khiri Khan, regarding the freight train collision with a bus at the Asok-Dinhaeng intersection that killed eight people.

Samakhom questioned why the train could not stop in time, what enforcement mechanisms would ensure drug testing compliance, how the proposed ban on trains entering inner Bangkok would be implemented, and what compensation measures would be provided to victims.

Siripong explained that the train was traveling at 34 kilometers per hour, below the standard 40 km/h limit, and had received a yellow warning signal to slow down at Makkasan Station before the collision, where impact speed was 18 km/h. The investigation revealed the driver was negligent and tested positive for multiple drugs. Thai State Railway (SRT) has dismissed the driver and established a fact-finding committee, describing the situation as unacceptable.

The deputy minister stated that the Transport Ministry has mandated strict drug testing of all public transportation employees through comprehensive screening rather than random checks. Initial tests have detected more drivers using narcotics, requiring confirmation through official hospital testing. If confirmed, the ministry will take action in all cases without leniency.

Regarding why the freight train operated during daytime hours instead of the required nighttime window (9 PM to 5 AM), Siripong clarified that the train's scheduled 11 PM departure on May 15 was delayed by 900 minutes (15 hours), resulting in daytime operation when the collision occurred.

For the proposal to ban trains from inner Bangkok, Siripong said the ministry will consider public feedback on operational burdens and delays before implementing solutions. Short-term measures are already in place, while medium-term plans (1-2 years) involve integrating signal systems between SRT, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and traffic police using technology. Long-term solutions could include an ideal rail system with elevated tracks exclusively for trains and ground-level roads for vehicles only.

Regarding compensation, both the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority and SRT are actively visiting injured persons, offering apologies, and providing compensation ranging from 130,000 to 1 million baht depending on injury severity. Victims' families receive 2.39 million baht in compensation per person.

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