At 4:50 p.m. on April 26, 2025, at Phra Pradaeng District Office in Samut Prakan Province, following the opening of the Phra Pradaeng Songkran festival, reporters asked Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul about a loud gunshot-like noise that occurred during the regular White House press conference where U.S. President Donald Trump was present. Anutin briefly responded that he was aware of it. When asked if he had received updates on the matter, Anutin stated, "We need to be cautious," before immediately departing. Reporters noted that Anutin's visit to the Phra Pradaeng Songkran festival opening featured heightened security measures, with armed personnel maintaining close protection throughout his movements.

A tragic shooting incident has left a family devastated after Phibhasara, a 44-year-old teacher who had only been teaching for four years at Wat Sukuntharama School in Ayutthaya, was shot and killed by 35-year-old Saravut (surname withheld) following a motorcycle crash. Saravut became deranged and fired a gun at vehicles and civilians along Phra Ya Ban Lue Canal Road, resulting in one death and one injury. According to her younger brother Thanakorn, Phibhasara was traveling with family members and her two children when she received a call that she had been shot. What initially seemed non-serious turned critical by the time they reached the hospital, where she died shortly after.

Eyewitness Wallop, 60, who was injured in the attack, recounted that while driving his family from Chachoengsao province to a wedding, he encountered a truck blocking the road at the incident location. Suddenly, the gunman approached and fired at his vehicle, with the bullet piercing the windshield and striking his left arm, requiring four stitches. He managed to escape the area and later learned multiple other vehicles had also been targeted.

Police have filed multiple charges against Saravut, including illegal possession of a 9mm firearm and ammunition, carrying a firearm in public without justification, reckless discharge of a firearm in a residential area, possession of methamphetamine pills, murder, and attempted murder. Investigators collected shell casings, fingerprints, and DNA evidence from the scene for comparison with the weapon used. The incident has shocked the community as innocent civilians were targeted without warning.

A dangerous viral challenge circulating on Chinese social media involves sitting down and tightly wrapping both legs around an electric pole, then attempting to escape without assistance. While it seems easy in theory, the challenge has proven difficult in practice and has attracted numerous participants, many of whom have become dangerously stuck.

One young woman named Xiaosong from Jiangsu Province attempted the challenge while out for a walk. She initially thought there would be no problem, but when she actually tried it, she found both her legs locked tightly with her lower body unable to move. The harder she struggled to free herself, the tighter the grip became, causing her knees and ankles to ache and her legs to go numb. She eventually had to call police for help. When officers arrived, they calmed her down and carefully adjusted her position until she could escape, but her legs remained numb and stiff from prolonged pressure, leaving her temporarily unable to stand or walk.

Meanwhile, another man who attempted the challenge in the middle of the night became stuck for over 15 minutes before requiring help from a food delivery worker to break free.

These incidents have prompted warnings from authorities and concerned parties that blindly following viral challenges without proper caution can pose serious hidden dangers.

Doctor Reveals Why Bad Breath Persists Despite Daily Brushing, Offers 3 Prevention Methods and Warns of Tonsil Stones

Even with diligent daily brushing, many people still experience bad breath or a sensation of something stuck in their throat. Dr. Chang Chia-chun, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, warns that many patients visiting doctors for bad breath or sore throat issues are often surprised to learn the culprit isn't inadequate oral hygiene, but rather "tonsil stones"—small white or yellowish deposits that accumulate in the grooves of the tonsils.

These stones form from food debris, shed mouth lining cells, and bacteria that accumulate and harden over time. Despite their small size, they can produce intense odors and are a major cause of chronic bad breath.

Dr. Chang shared health information on Facebook page "小峻醫師 張嘉峻," explaining that the tonsil surface isn't smooth but filled with small grooves called "crypts" or tonsil crypts. These areas easily trap cell debris, food particles, and bacteria. Over time, accumulated material can solidify into tonsil stones. Patients often feel something stuck in their throat, experience throat irritation, or in some cases involuntarily cough or speak out particles of a foul-smelling stone.

Prevention Methods for Tonsil Stone-Related Bad Breath

Dr. Chang recommends starting with daily habits:

- Maintain consistent oral hygiene by brushing teeth after meals and using dental floss to reduce food debris accumulation - Gargle deeply after eating using clean water or alcohol-free mouthwash, tilting your head back to help flush throat residue - Drink adequate water daily to maintain mouth moisture and reduce stone formation chances

The doctor emphasizes that if you suspect tonsil stones, don't attempt self-removal with fingers or unsterilized cotton swabs, as tonsil tissue is delicate and highly vascular—removal attempts can cause wounds, bleeding, or serious bacterial infections.

If tonsil stones recur frequently or significantly impact quality of life, consult a specialist for proper professional cleaning using medical equipment, or in some cases, consider tonsil removal surgery for long-term resolution.

At 3:30 PM on April 26, 2025, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, alongside his wife Thannont Charnvirakul, presided over the opening of the 2025 Phra Prathom Songkran Festival at Pom Plang Fai Municipality School in Samut Prakan Province. The Prime Minister wore traditional male dress while his wife wore traditional Mon-Thai clothing. The event was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Songsakdi Thongsri, Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaisarttasat, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phan-Charoenworrakul, and other senior government officials.

The annual Phra Prathom Songkran Festival celebrates Thai-Mon heritage and promotes local tourism. This year's celebration also marks the 211th anniversary of Nakhon Khae Khuen Khanthai. The Prime Minister expressed delight at attending and witnessing the public's joy during the festivities. He emphasized the government's commitment to supporting local cultural traditions and noted that UNESCO had recognized Thai Songkran as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

The PM highlighted that Phra Prathom's Songkran celebration is one of five representative ceremonies that earned UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage designation. He commended both the Tourism and Culture Ministers for their roles in the recognition. Phra Prathom Songkran is one of four major regional festivals that the government promotes as part of its nationwide tourism initiative.

At one point, the PM remarked off-script about reading from a prepared speech, saying he preferred to speak from the heart to the people he met. A reporter noted that when teenagers in the audience shouted a taunt about him running out of money, he responded good-naturedly rather than dismissing the criticism.

Recently, Deputy Prime Minister Yotchanan Wongsawasdi and the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation launched a custom-formulated fertilizer project for Thai farmers at the Udon Thani Agricultural Cooperative for Customer Marketing (Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives) in Udon Thani Province.

The project aims to assist farmers impacted by expensive chemical fertilizer prices resulting from import challenges and soil degradation that reduces agricultural productivity.

Farmers are currently facing multifaceted challenges including climate change and volatile global input prices, particularly chemical fertilizers which have consistently been a major production cost.

The government's expedited policy applies modern science, technology, and innovation to reduce farmer burden and increase income, with smart custom-formulated fertilizer being one noteworthy initiative.

Custom-formulated fertilizer is a technology for managing and designing nutrient-rich fertilizers specific to particular growing areas, based on critical factors affecting crop growth and productivity. These factors include crop variety, sunlight, temperature, humidity, rainfall, and soil composition, considered alongside existing soil nutrient analysis results.

Using fertilizers based on soil analysis and custom formulation enables farmers to apply the correct formula and proportions, reducing chemical fertilizer production costs from previously high volumes.

This approach elevates productivity through science and artificial intelligence to calculate precise fertilizer formulas, blending nutrient components to match each field's specific crop requirements.

The pilot program launches in Udon Thani Province with plans to expand to model cooperatives to prove effectiveness before nationwide rollout. The key is enabling farmers to access fertilizer bases appropriate to their soil and crops.

Additionally, a chemical-organic fertilizer innovation is proposed, converting agricultural waste materials and blending with chemical nutrient bases. Beyond maintaining productivity, this approach also restores soil health and reduces long-term environmental impact.

While custom-formulated fertilizer may not be entirely new, applying scientific innovation and technology to production and promoting precision agriculture represents a potentially transformative step for Thai agriculture if successful.

Moving forward, coordinated collaboration with relevant agencies and local government organizations using serious strategic planning is essential to enhance farmer skills and strengthen livelihoods through modern innovation.