Police from Khlong Luek Station, along with multiple coordinating agencies, conducted a raid on a residence and warehouse in Moo 7, Pa Rai Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province on the evening of April 28 following intelligence about illegal cross-border smuggling. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of a large cache of contraband items being prepared for distribution to Bangkok.

The raid was authorized under Sa Kaeo Provincial Court search warrant No. 58/2569 issued on April 27, 2569, under the direction of Pol. Lt. Col. Thaworn Dulyavit, commander of Sa Kaeo Provincial Police. Officers from Khlong Luek Station worked with local administrative officials, customs authorities, animal quarantine officials, and forest rangers.

During the search, authorities discovered a 34-year-old Cambodian caretaker who cooperated with the investigation. They then found 54-year-old Thodsak (surname withheld) loading merchandise into a white Toyota Hiace van bearing a Sa Kaeo license plate. Upon inspection and expansion of the search to the residence and rear rooms, officers discovered substantial quantities of illegal goods.

A 48-year-old woman subsequently identified herself as the property owner and warehouse proprietor, consenting to the search. The raid uncovered 22 categories of contraband including:

- Over 14,000 fertile duck eggs - Imported beverages - Cosmetics - Herbal medicines - Dried food products - Miscellaneous goods

Total seized items exceeded 20,000 pieces, along with the van used for transport.

During initial interrogation, the warehouse owner confessed to operating a business selling fertile duck eggs, cosmetics, and medicines for approximately one year. The operation employed family members as caretakers, and customers regularly collected goods for resale in Bangkok.

All three suspects face charges under the Animal Disease Act B.E. 2558 for transporting animals or animal carcasses without authorization. Two additional suspects were charged under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 for concealing or possessing items related to criminal offenses. Authorities are currently investigating networks involved in cross-border smuggling operations.

PiXXiE ignites Siam Square at the 'Dreamy Fruit Tea x PiXXiE Summer Ultimate Mix' event, answering the needs of modern health-conscious consumers.

Dreamy Fruit Tea by Preserve Food Specialties Co., Ltd. (PFS) delivered a refreshing summer experience through the 'Dreamy Fruit Tea x PiXXiE Summer Ultimate Mix' event, inviting everyone to beat the heat at Siam Square with a mini-concert from PiXXiE, the beloved teen girl group, supported by emerging musicians Sisweed and Sweezdream.

The event featured creative activity zones allowing attendees to mix refreshment in their own style, combining flavor, fun, and community at Block I, Siam Square—the landmark hotspot for downtown youth.

The event was divided into various zones offering unlimited refreshing experiences, with the highlight being PiXXiE's mini-concert. As Dreamy Fruit Tea's presenters, the hot girl group delivered brightness and fun through intimate fan activities with chances to win special prizes, plus entertainment from mini-concerts by emerging musicians Sisweed and Sweezdream, keeping the fun atmosphere non-stop.

Creative activity zones included the Dreamy Fruit Tea Hub, Dreamy Photo Mix, Summer Mix Machine, and Dreamy Fruit Tea Bar, letting participants mix refreshment their own way. Dreamy Fruit Tea is a ready-to-drink fruit tea answering modern lifestyles with convenience—simply brew in cold water and add ice for extra refreshment. It delivers vitamin C benefits and uses stevia for sweetness, meeting modern health-conscious trends, available in five flavors: apple, yuzu orange, peach, honey lemon, and mixed berry.

The 'Dreamy Fruit Tea x PiXXiE Summer Ultimate Mix' event solidifies the beverage as a lifestyle drink for new generations, leveraging PiXXiE's fanbase and celebrity status to connect the brand closely with consumers.

This event transcends mere entertainment—it elevates the beverage into a lifestyle experience combining fun, health, and self-expression for today's generation in one place.

Follow creative activities from Dreamy Fruit Tea at https://www.facebook.com/DreamyMix.TH

iBlanc is rolling out incredible summer deals with discounts and complimentary gifts throughout April. Concerned about skin damage during summer and the post-Songkran period? iBlanc invites you to protect your skin with the Lingsad skincare set. This bestselling skincare line helps prevent severe acne and skin damage, and comes with amazing promotions—both price cuts and freebies available all month. The collection includes iBlanc Lingsad Face Anti-Acne Mousse, iBlanc Lingsad White Toner, iBlanc Lingsad White Honey Cream, and iBlanc Lingsad Sun Protection. These beauty items are designed to help everyone protect their skin from acne and damage throughout summer.

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Actress Yad Tiph Ratchapal is grieving the loss of her father, Surin Ratchapal, who died suddenly from a blood infection following an insect bite. Despite doctors performing three emergency surgeries, his condition deteriorated due to complications. Her father passed away peacefully at age 70 on April 15, 2025, at Siriraj Hospital.

Recently, Yad Tiph attended the launch of new beauty products, Re N Tox and CLEVIEL from South Korean company Pharma Research, at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok. During the event, she publicly revealed for the first time that the cause of death was a blood infection. Her father was bitten by an insect while staying at a vacation home in another province. Although doctors urgently performed three surgeries and his condition initially improved, he developed multiple complications that caused his health to deteriorate rapidly, leading to his death.

Yad Tiph explained that her father began showing symptoms after the insect bite, including vomiting, inability to walk, and wound infection, requiring hospitalization at Siriraj Hospital. Medical tests confirmed a blood infection in his bloodstream. Despite three surgeries and initial improvement over a month, he developed serious complications in multiple parts of his body that ultimately caused his death.

She admitted she is still struggling emotionally, as she had hoped her father would recover and return home, even if he needed a wheelchair or bed care. She shared that she was able to say goodbye to him in his final moments, telling him to go peacefully without worry about the family.

The family is currently in mourning, with a noticeably quieter atmosphere at home. However, everyone is trying to stay strong. Yad Tiph has recently returned to work after taking time to emotionally recover from this difficult period.

When asked how she has been coping: "It's about my father, of course it's heavy on my heart. But today I came to this event—it's my first work commitment since everything happened. Some other projects I've asked to postpone, but I wanted to do this one. It's been about a week now and I feel ready. I don't want everyone to be sad with us, so I'm trying to be strong."

She continued, expressing her gratitude: "First, I want to apologize to all the media. And to my colleagues in the industry who are very close to me—I didn't personally invite people. Only my closest friends came. Before my father passed, he wished for things to be quiet and peaceful, and he didn't want to burden anyone. My mother also values privacy. My father was concerned about her too, as she's been quite sad. So we didn't invite many people and held a small family gathering with close relatives and friends. Thank you so much to everyone for the wreaths and moral support—through direct messages, Instagram comments, and when stories were posted, people left comments that I've read and deeply appreciated."

Regarding the cause of death, she explained: "My father had just turned 70 two months before. He was staying at his vacation home in another province when he was bitten by something. We still don't know exactly what it was—not a snake or scorpion, but likely some kind of insect. The next morning, he had vomiting, couldn't walk, and wounds appeared on his feet. My father didn't have diabetes, by the way. His friend brought him to Bangkok and admitted him directly to Siriraj Hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a blood infection and said he needed emergency surgery. He underwent about three surgeries and seemed to improve. A month passed and he seemed better, but then he developed multiple complications in different parts of his body, and ultimately he passed away."

When asked if doctors identified what had bitten him, she responded: "The doctors did try to diagnose it. They took samples to test, but we weren't certain. In that critical moment, it was a matter of life and death, requiring emergency infection treatment."

This marks Thailand's first-ever competition to find an exceptional rice master chef—someone with true understanding of rice—who can artistically create dishes that capture the distinctive charm, aroma, softness, and unique flavor of Thai rice in every serving. From applicants nationwide through intensive selection and final trials, 12 finalist teams have qualified, ready to demonstrate both the science and art, technique and precision throughout every stage. The 'Rice Master' competition by Khao Tra Chat brand transcends mere culinary competition—it comprehensively showcases the value of Thai rice, from careful ingredient selection to developing professional-grade menus, all to propel Thai rice toward international standards. Another key highlight is featuring premium Khao Tra Chat rice as the competition's foundation, reflecting Thai rice's diverse potential across multiple dimensions, including 100% new jasmine rice developed with advanced 15°C cold storage technology that preserves freshness like fresh-harvest rice year-round, maintaining quality in opaque metallized bags for fragrant, soft, sticky, and delicious grains; medium-low glycemic index rice offering softness and deliciousness for health-conscious consumers; and premium golden jasmine rice that won the World Best Rice Award, carefully selected from quality cultivation areas with long, slender, fragrant, and soft grains favored by international restaurants. Follow all 12 teams and discover who will become Thailand's true 'Rice Master' champion on April 30th via Khao Tra Chat Family Facebook and YouTube channels.

Football has a new rule that has been approved, allowing referees to issue red cards to players who cover their mouths when confronting opponents. This rule will be implemented in the upcoming World Cup. The 2026 World Cup will feature an interesting new rule that has received international approval, whereby referees can immediately issue red cards to players who intentionally cover their mouths when facing off against opposing players. The rule was proposed by FIFA following an incident involving Benfica forward Gonçalo Ramos, who pulled up his shirt to cover his mouth and spoke to Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior during a UEFA Champions League match between the two teams. UEFA subsequently investigated and handed Ramos a six-match ban, with three matches suspended over a two-year period on charges of discriminatory language. Most recently, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which sets football regulations, issued a statement that "players who cover their mouths in confrontational situations with opponents can be punished with a red card, at the discretion of the referee." Additionally, another new rule has been approved whereby players who walk off the pitch to protest the referee may also receive a direct red card. This rule stems from an incident during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and host nation Morocco.