Students across the country are learning English through computer screens with dedication, many receiving educational scholarships that cover daily living expenses to ensure regular school attendance, while classrooms are implementing virtue-based school activities in collaboration with their communities. Though these scenes may seem small to ordinary observers, for students, teachers, and people in remote areas, they represent 'critical educational opportunities' that can genuinely transform lives.

Three years ago, Thai Vivat Insurance Company (Public) Limited joined the Partnership School Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Thai Chamber of Commerce, undertaking a mission far greater than charity: reducing the risk of children dropping out of the education system and developing the potential of students in remote areas. The company oversees five schools nationwide that operate under a new development model that can be measured and scaled effectively.

The project uses a Co-Creation approach to design activities together with teachers and communities at each school, working closely with the Yuva Development Foundation through three main tools to transform 'opportunity' into 'genuine educational development': (1) Thoughtfully-designed scholarships covering hidden expenses including transportation, meals, and equipment that might otherwise push children out of school, allowing students to develop skills fully without family financial worries; (2) The Winner English program, which provides computers and self-learning English software with mentoring support to give students easier access to English and improve their chances for further education and future employment; (3) Virtue School projects with customized plans for each school reflecting local children's lifestyles and community contexts, rather than one-size-fits-all templates.

Thepiphant Asvadhanasgul, Vice Chairman and Director of Thai Vivat Insurance, stated: 'Thai Vivat wants to be more than just a donor—we want to be a sustainable development partner walking alongside teachers, schools, and communities throughout this journey. Through our collaboration with Yuva Development Foundation, which has expertise in education, process design, and impact monitoring, we believe sustainable development has no single formula, but begins with understanding each area's context to design programs that truly match children's needs and aspirations.'

Kanokwan Chaosr, Director of the Hundred Strength Education Initiative from Yuva Development Foundation, said: 'Many remote schools face significant constraints in budgets, personnel, and teaching materials, while teachers are already overburdened. The Partnership School Project prioritizes not adding more work to schools, but rather filling gaps in ways that fit each community's context. We believe sustainable development cannot happen with one organization alone, but requires continuous collaboration to create changes that teachers and schools can sustain.'

Actress Kao Supassara has come under heavy online scrutiny after netizens criticized her for liking and commenting on posts by Mind Labhassalai, sparking a wave of drama. She has now spoken out on X, confirming that she only wanted to show support for her friend and had no intention of taking sides, while apologizing to anyone who felt uncomfortable with the situation and reaffirming her opposition to all forms of violence.

In her statement, Kao explained that her heart emoji comments were intended solely to encourage Mind, and her heart and clapping emoji reactions to the clarification clip reflected her feeling that the video was defending Mind and protecting her from severe and unwarranted criticism that extended even to her child. Kao emphasized that she had no intention of taking sides, adding weight to either party, or blaming anyone, nor did she intend to support harassment or violence in any form.

After learning more about the situation and its impact, and realizing her comments could be misinterpreted in a way contrary to her intentions, Kao immediately deleted the posts to prevent further misunderstandings for those affected. She formally apologizes to anyone who may have been confused, uncomfortable, or negatively impacted by the incident. Kao stated that she accepts the feedback and will be more thoughtful and careful in her use of social media going forward, and once again emphasized her opposition to all forms of harassment and violence, thanking everyone for their understanding and for the well-intentioned warnings.

On May 11, 2025, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) has been ranked in the top 5%, placing second globally in the Industrial Conglomerates sector in The Sustainability Yearbook 2026, based on S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment with a score of 82 out of 100 points. This marks the fifth consecutive year the group has received international recognition for sustainable business practices.

The 2026 assessment included over 9,200 companies worldwide, with only 848 selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook, including 48 leading Thai companies, reflecting the intense evaluation criteria and high level of competition. Among the Industrial Conglomerates category with 95 participating organizations globally, only five companies achieved the highest scores: Keppel from Singapore, CP Group from Thailand, SK Inc from South Korea, Doosan Corporation from South Korea, and Metlen Energy & Metal from Greece.

Robert Dornau, Head of Corporate Solutions & Engagement at S&P Global Energy, explained that organizations scoring above 80 points demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, consistent achievement of set targets, and effective management of business risks and controversies. Organizations scoring between 60-80 points show clearer disclosure and sustainability targets, while those below 60 points are typically in the policy development and initial systematic data collection phases. Current sustainability assessment trends increasingly emphasize emerging issues including AI governance, biodiversity, and supply chain management as critical factors reflecting organizations' long-term sustainable business potential.

Dr. Theeraphol Thawaithamnukkul, Executive Chair of Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Development at CP Group, stated that this achievement reflects the group's continuous and tangible sustainability initiatives, integrating environmental, social, and governance concepts into corporate strategy, risk management, and long-term investment decisions. "CP Group views sustainability as central to long-term business operations, not merely a supplementary activity, but a comprehensive management framework spanning corporate policy, technology, operations, and governance—all of which impact stakeholder and global investor confidence," he said.

Beyond the corporate group level, CP Group subsidiaries also achieved leading rankings in their respective sectors: True Corporation ranked in the top 1% of Telecommunication Services (ranked 2nd with 95 out of 100 points), while CP ALL and CP AXTRA placed in the top 5% of Food & Staples Retailing (ranked 2nd with 88 out of 100 points), and Charoen Pokphand Foods ranked in the top 10% of Food Products (ranked 3rd with 83 out of 100 points). These results reflect CP Group's comprehensive sustainability performance across diverse business sectors.

Modern R&B artist Jenevieve, beloved by teenagers, continues the impressive success of her CRYSALIS album by releasing CRYSALIS (CODA), a deluxe album version featuring the new track "Hvnly" - a remix of "Hvn High" - with JIHYO, the main vocalist and leader of the renowned K-pop group TWICE. The collaboration adds an extra layer of tenderness to the song.

Besides "Hvnly" featuring JIHYO, the CRYSALIS (CODA) album includes "Waiting Room" (feat. Jordan Ward) and "Flight Risqué" (feat. Freddie Gibbs & SALIMATA), along with collaborations with Tkay Maidza and Lous and The Yakuza.

Jenevieve recently concluded her European leg of The CRYSALIS Tour – Worldwide to tremendous acclaim, with sold-out shows in major cities including Paris, London, and Amsterdam. She continues her Asian dates starting May 14, with performances in Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, Manila, and Bangkok, Thailand, before headlining shows in Australia and New Zealand for the first time.

The CRYSALIS album marks a significant milestone in Jenevieve's rise to international stardom. She has earned praise from major outlets including NPR, Billboard, VIBE, and The FADER. Her standout track "Head Over Heels" reached number 1 on R&B radio and entered the Top 5 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, marking her highest-charting song to date. She was also selected as an iHeartRadio Music Awards "On The Verge" artist and received a Best New Artist (R&B) nomination. These achievements build on the success of her previous hit "Baby Powder," which surpassed 175 million streams globally.

Fans are invited to experience Jenevieve live at JENEVIEVE THE CRYSALIS TOUR – WORLDWIDE in Bangkok on June 2 at Siam Square Mitrtown Hall.

At 10 a.m. on May 14, 2025, Virot, 53, from Salui Subdistrict in Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province—the brother of the deceased Serem (Kuay)—along with relatives and Amornrat Junkrajchai, a representative of Luang Pho Proong's disciples' association, filed a formal complaint with Phra Khru Bundit Thammatada, acting provincial Buddhist abbot, at Koh Kaew Dusit Yarnrangsaritsdi Temple in Wang Phai Subdistrict. The complaint detailed an incident from May 12, 2025, at Tham Phru Takian Temple's funeral pavilion, where the host had invited 15 monks from Tham Phru Takian Temple and 10 monks from Khao Chedi Temple in Patiu District—25 monks total—to chant funeral rites. However, the abbot of Tham Phru Takian Temple refused to allow the Khao Chedi monks to sit on the designated platform, claiming it was "temple policy." This caused significant displeasure among the family and community members, as both temples are disciples of the late Luang Pho Proong Chotigo, a renowned southern Thai monk.

The complaint raised five key questions to the Chumphon Provincial Buddhist Council: whether Buddhist teachings prohibit monks from chanting funeral rites together; what teachings the abbot violated; how the council would resolve the issue; what punishment the abbot would face if he violated Buddha's teachings; and a request to transfer the abbot and appoint neutral clergy to replace him, given that the community had helped establish Tham Phru Takian Temple alongside Luang Pho Proong.

Phra Khru Bundit Thammatada responded that he was awaiting factual reports from the monastic hierarchy before considering solutions, emphasizing that "temples and communities must depend on each other."

The complainants subsequently filed an additional complaint at the Chumphon Provincial Buddhist Affairs Office, where director Busra Kaowchaturad received them personally. She stated she would coordinate with the Tham Phru Takian Temple abbot to clarify the facts and rationale behind the policy to resolve the community dispute.