Both Bank Thiti's entertainment career and business operations are running at full throttle with no breaks. The young actor currently has a packed queue of film and television projects while managing a coffee shop business that has expanded to three branches. Though he admits it's tiring and hasn't returned his investment yet, he perseveres with support from family, his sister, and girlfriend Pimthana. Bank recently spoke at the GDH "Growing Together" concert rehearsal about his work, business, and love life.

How are things going right now? "It's pretty chaotic these days. I have two filming projects ongoing. There were projects from last year and this year has quite a lot as well—both films and series. I'm getting characters that involve deception and manipulation. After playing a charming con artist, we picked up some tricks."

Your youthful appearance hasn't held you back? "Actually, there might be some roles I can't take because they want someone more mature. What I can do is hit the gym to bulk up my physique."

Will we see a more cunning side of Bank in these two projects? "A bit older, playing a detective doing investigations. I think it changes with the times. As I mature, I get more diverse roles. It's challenging because the characters are further from my real personality. I've taken more acting classes to gain experiences I can use on set. I feel like this is a profession I genuinely love. I enjoy it all the time."

Don't you only take good guy roles anymore? "I do take them. Cunning exists even in good people. It's cleverness in surviving in this era."

How's the coffee shop business? "We now have three branches. Khon Kaen is our first location. The other two are in Bangkok—on Rama 4 and the latest one at Marketplace Thonglor. Anyone free should stop by. It might not be booming, but it has potential to expand and give Bangkok customers a chance to try our creations."

Many businesses have shut down—how are you sustaining yours? "My secret is putting things on paper first. We calculate the return on investment and cost-benefit before we start investing in each branch. Everything has problems. Ours involve staff turnover and unexpected issues like managing large teams or ensuring consistent quality across branches."

Is managing people the hardest part? "It's actually pretty headache-inducing, but I'm lucky my sister supports and helps. She runs the entire business, though when I have new ideas or menu items, I consult with her."

Will you raise prices? "Not right now. If anything, we might lower them. When we first opened, we didn't have business savvy, so we just set prices arbitrarily without proper calculations. But after recalculating, we can actually reduce prices to make our products more accessible."

Can you survive an economy like this? "It definitely impacts us, but we try to balance things to reach consumers at price points they're comfortable with."

Are customer numbers increasing or decreasing? "It depends on the location. Khon Kaen is stable. When there are graduation ceremonies or concerts in Khon Kaen, we get much more traffic than usual. Some days are quieter though."

Do you have a chance to work the bar yourself since you studied barista? "I'm constantly making adjustments in the back. I still adjust dosage and choose syrups in the back. I don't stand at the bar as much as I did when we first started.

Following Channel 7's announcement of actress Pink Ploy Pappawadi's health issues that led to her withdrawal from an upcoming drama, the actress recently appeared at the "DIMOO HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY" event at Siam Center to provide an update on her condition.

When asked about her recovery, Pink Ploy stated: "I'm gradually getting better. I'm starting to go out for events again. This is probably the first event I've attended since December." However, she declined to share specific details about her illness, saying she prefers not to disclose the nature of her condition as it could affect others.

Regarding her recovery progress, she indicated she's improved about 90 percent and is currently in a self-care phase. She explained that "not feeling well" isn't just about physical illness—there are other matters involved—which she prefers to keep private to avoid further impact on her surroundings.

As for her acting career, Pink Ploy confirmed she currently has no new projects scheduled but maintains several more years on her contract with Channel 7. She emphasized that the network has been supportive, checking in on her condition and indicating they'll welcome her back when she's ready.

When asked about her hiatus duration, Pink Ploy was cautious about committing to a timeline, saying she doesn't want to rush her return as it could affect both her work and personal well-being. She noted that since her illness came unexpectedly, she prefers to take things as they come rather than set a strict deadline for her return to work.

May 7, 2025 – True Corporation announced its first quarter 2025 financial results, maintaining consistent profitability driven by continuous growth in service subscribers, improved customer experience through network modernization initiatives, and disciplined cost management. The company posted a net profit of 6.6 billion baht with EBITDA reaching 28 billion baht, up 10.9% year-over-year, supported by frequency spectrum licensing gains. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, True Corporation sustained positive performance across its core mobile and online businesses.

Sigve Brekke, Group Chief Executive Officer of True Corporation Public Company Limited, stated: "Performance from all our business segments in the first quarter of 2025 showed strong growth. The key highlight isn't just outstanding financial results, but also record-high customer satisfaction levels. We continue to monitor increasing macroeconomic pressures while advancing toward our financial targets. Continuous network modernization, coupled with business and organizational restructuring, represent key strengths that differentiate us and enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term competitive advantage for our stakeholders."

Operational Highlights for Q1 2025 Mobile phone subscribers increased by 614,000 lines compared to the previous quarter, reflecting improved churn management and active retention measures. Participation in the Ministry of Education's "Study Anywhere Anytime" program contributed to total mobile subscribers reaching 48.1 million lines. Home internet users grew by 36,000, marking the highest growth since the merger, driven by network stability and improved service quality. Continuous network improvements reduced online business network downtime and boosted customer Net Promoter Scores. Increased adoption of digital self-service channels reduced call center contact volume, improving both customer experience and operational efficiency. 5G subscribers reached 18.4 million by quarter-end.

Nakul Sehgal, Chief Financial Officer of True Corporation Public Company Limited, commented: "First quarter results reflect the financial discipline we've maintained since the merger. While PayTV subscription revenue faced some headwinds, mobile and online businesses remained strong through subscriber growth and network investments alongside customer experience improvements. Operating expenses declined significantly year-over-year through frequency spectrum licensing benefits, merger synergies realization, and rigorous cost control, driving EBITDA growth."

On May 7, 2025, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Choomklin addressed Parliament regarding Mekong River contamination and solutions for land and livelihood rights of people in forest areas. The government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin prioritizes improving public quality of life while conserving natural resources, coordinating relevant agencies for sustained, concrete problem-solving.

The briefing followed inquiries from MP Kriengyos Sudlapa regarding land and housing security in forest communities, and MP Moltida Chaiyabal of Chiang Rai concerning the river contamination's impacts on health, economy, and tourism.

Suchart stated the government has closely monitored the Mekong situation since 2024, establishing a task force to assess impacts and develop solutions through cooperation with neighboring countries via the Foreign Ministry to reduce ecosystem and watershed impacts. The Pollution Control Department continuously collects and analyzes water and sediment samples, while health and fisheries agencies jointly assess public health and aquatic safety impacts.

The ministry is securing backup water sources for water supply in at-risk areas, upgrading village water systems, cleaning wells, and assisting affected schools, temples, and communities to ensure adequate, safe clean water access.

Regarding economic impact, the government is preparing assistance measures for businesses and communities affected by water quality concerns, particularly tourism-dependent areas, to restore confidence and reduce income losses.

On land rights, the government is accelerating land title documentation for over 800,000 people by 2027 to ensure housing and livelihood security, while promoting community forests currently covering over 6 million rai with over 4 million users. The government is also advancing carbon credit revenue systems for sustainable community income and resource management.

Additionally, the government is addressing electricity costs for forest community residents, pushing for rates equal to permanent meter holders to reduce expenses and ensure fair access to basic utilities.

"The government aims for people to live harmoniously with natural resources, with secure farmland, good environment, and fair economic opportunities. All agencies will continue addressing these issues comprehensively," Suchart said.

Heavy rain in Surat Thani city caused significant roof leaks at Surat Thani Hospital at 1:30 PM on May 7, 2025, with water pouring down like an open faucet and affecting both staff and patients receiving care.

A Facebook page named 'Mon Mai Surat Thani' posted a video of water cascading into the hospital, appealing for help and expressing concern for hospital personnel and patients during the heavy rainfall in the city at that time.

The page later noted that the hospital's 2-story OPD building is very old and has been in use for a long time, with roof leaks occurring after just half an hour of rain. Commenters suggested this is not surprising and that urgent renovations may be necessary until a new building can be constructed. However, they also noted that the new 7-story special ward building is also experiencing leaks, which is concerning.

The hospital is expected to issue a clarification statement regarding the situation.

General Decha Hemkrasri, Chairman of the Cycling Association of Thailand, has announced that the association is implementing comprehensive sports science methodology in training the Thai national cycling team for the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The program covers all disciplines including anatomy, physiology, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics, sports medicine, and sports technology as part of the association's ongoing commitment to apply sports science across all dimensions of cycling.

Recently, the association received collaboration from the Sports Science Center under the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) through the National Training Center project, with cycling as one of ten pioneering sports. Saksiam Saengwaisayasuk, Director of the National Training Center, led sports science experts in conducting blood lactate analysis of Thai national cyclists in road and mountain bike categories at Chateau de Khao Yai hotel in Nakhon Ratchasima province, the Thai cycling team's training camp.

Based on the blood analysis results, road coach Phuchoong Sailudomsilp and American mountain bike coach Robert Herber Jr. will design personalized training programs using the lactate data to develop athletes' endurance—the critical factor in road and mountain bike racing. Two additional lactate tests are planned at eight-week intervals to measure training progress and physical development.

For track and BMX racing, the sports science approach differs, focusing on strength and speed rather than endurance, emphasizing muscle development that directly impacts racing velocity. General Decha emphasized the association's comprehensive policy of continuously applying all branches of sports science—direct and indirect—to develop and improve the overall health and performance of Thai national athletes across training, competition, equipment, nutrition, psychology, and physical recovery. Medical affairs deputy director Phusit Fuengfu oversees the entire process, providing guidance to coaching teams while adapting protocols to each discipline's specific needs.

Additionally, the association continues its policy of sending young cyclists to compete internationally. Recently, Varutt Bpaekratok and Apisara Srimoungkol competed in Indonesian Track Cup 1 (April 30-May 2) and Indonesian Track Cup 2 (May 4-6) in track cycling, delivering satisfactory performances.