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National

Beautiful Friendship Endures! "Taa Neng" Cheers on "JJ" at Archery Competition After Downgrading from Romance to Friendship

After a decade-long romance, Taa Neng and JJ transitioned to friendship and remain supportive business partners, with Taa Neng recently cheering on JJ at an archery competition.

10 May Khaosod

Beautiful friendship endures! After ending their 10-year romance, Taa Neng Kanyavee and JJ Krishnaphoom have downgradedtheir relationship status from lovers to friends, making the mutual decision to remain on good terms while continuing to work together as business partners.

Taa Neng recently took to social media to show support for JJ, who is competing in archery at the OLYMPOP 2026 DAY event. She posted a cheerful photo with the caption "Superb Bro," tagging JJ's Instagram account and expressing her warm encouragement.

Their friendship stands as a beautiful example of how a change in relationship status doesn't diminish the care and support they have for one another. Many have praised them as a couple who ended their relationship gracefully and impressively, maintaining goodwill and mutual support throughout the transition.

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Community

No One Else Brings Love Songs to Life with Orchestral Symphony Experience

No One Else performed a special orchestral concert featuring their love songs reimagined with a 72-member orchestra from Thailand Philharmonic Pops Orchestra at Mahidol University's concert hall. The band delivered emotional renditions of their greatest hits, including both well-known favorites and newly arranged compositions, captivating a venue filled with devoted fans and industry colleagues. The "Mama Presents No One Else Symphonique" concert provided a memorable evening that enhanced the romantic appeal of the band's signature sound through lush orchestral arrangements.

10 May Khaosod

No One Else brought their signature romantic hits to a sold-out crowd at "Mama Presents No One Else Symphonique," a special orchestral rendition of their beloved songs performed in collaboration with Mahidol University's College of Music. The concert at Mahidol Sithakarn Hall featured over 72 musicians from the Thailand Philharmonic Pops Orchestra conducting the reimagined arrangements, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanapol Setaprahan.

The venue was filled with devoted fans and colleagues from SPICYDISC record label, including label executives and fellow artists. Before the show began, the organizers provided merchandise and food stations for fans to enjoy. When the hall doors opened, the three-member band—Cook and Natty—took the stage in formal suits, opening with "This Year You Won't Be Lonely Anymore" before launching into emotional favorites like "Still Can't Forget," "The Collector," and "We'll Meet Again Someday."

The setlist seamlessly transitioned between poignant ballads and sweeter love songs, including "The Clock Hands Turn Together" and "You're Like Morning Coffee." Natty captivated the audience with solo guitar performances during several numbers. The highlight was Natty's solo rendition of "Every Love Song From Now On Will Only Be Yours," which gained even greater emotional depth with the orchestral arrangements.

During the intermission, all three band members performed together with crowd favorites like "Should We Go Back." The second half showcased duets and special performances, including a duet with Ploy from the band HERS on an emotional ballad. No One Else delivered an extensive medley of their hits, closing with romantic favorites like "Someone I Don't Know Yet," "Maybe It's Called Love," and "Just Having You Is My Good Fortune." The concert concluded with a comprehensive setlist that left fans emotional and satisfied, with many pledging to remember this orchestral experience for years to come.

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Police

Tragic: Drug-Crazed Son Axes Mother to Death, Sits by Corpse in Daze as Police Arrest Him

A 41-year-old man in a drug-induced state fatally attacked his 73-year-old mother with an axe in Ubon Ratchathani Province, then remained sitting beside her body until police arrested him.

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A man in a drug-induced frenzy fatally attacked his 73-year-old mother with an axe, then sat motionless beside her body until police arrested him in a confused state.

On May 10, 2569, authorities received a report of a brutal homicide on the evening of May 9 in Huay Khao Subdistrict, Buntharik District, Ubon Ratchathani Province. Officers including Nirundon Kaewphakdi, the Huay Khao Police Station commander, along with investigating officers, medical personnel, and rescue units rushed to the scene.

At a single-story residence, they found the body of 73-year-old Maliang lying in a pool of blood with severe wounds to the throat and head from a sharp object. Nearby, sitting beside the corpse in a vacant daze, was 41-year-old Sib-et, her biological son. He was incoherent and speaking nonsensically. Police immediately took him into custody.

According to witness testimony from 23-year-old E, the granddaughter who discovered the scene first, she was preparing rice to bring to her grandmother when she heard faint cries for help. Upon entering the house, she found her grandmother lying dead and motionless while Sib-et sat nearby with a frightening stare. She immediately ran outside screaming for help and notified authorities.

During preliminary questioning, Sib-et remained heavily intoxicated and unable to provide useful information. He only confirmed his name and briefly confessed to using an axe to strike his mother's head. Authorities suspect the incident resulted from severe drug intoxication causing hallucinations and violent behavior.

On the morning of May 10, Sib-et remained in custody at Huay Khao Police Station awaiting sobering up for more detailed interrogation. Maliang's body was transferred to the forensic medicine department at Sanamed Hospital, the provincial hospital, for autopsy and evidence collection in the murder case against her son.

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National

South Korea Ordains First 'Robot Monk' in Bid to Attract Younger Devotees to Temples

South Korea's Jogyesan Buddhist order made headlines by ordaining 'Gabi,' a humanoid robot, as the country's first robot monk in an unconventional attempt to attract younger believers to Buddhism. The robot received a specially designed AI version of the Five Precepts and an official ordination certificate, marking part of the order's broader 'Hip Buddhism' strategy to counter declining devotion among younger South Koreans.

10 May Khaosod

In a ceremony that captured international attention, South Korea's Jogyesan Buddhist order ordained 'Gabi,' a humanoid robot dressed in saffron robes, as the first robot monk of the order on May 6th at Jogyesa Temple in downtown Seoul. During the ceremony, monks chanted 108 beads around Gabi's neck and affixed a lotus lantern festival sticker to its arm as a substitute for the traditional 'yeonbul' initiation ritual, which normally involves burning incense on a novice's skin. The robot was also issued an official ordination certificate listing its production date as March 3, 2026, in place of a human birth date.

Reverend Song Won, the Jogyesan order's cultural affairs director, revealed that the robot monk concept began as casual conversation before evolving into a serious project. "Robots are rapidly becoming part of human life, and people are becoming increasingly familiar with them," he explained. "We began asking ourselves how religion can coexist with these technologies."

The ordination comes as South Korean Buddhism faces a crisis of declining devotion. Currently, only 16% of South Koreans identify as Buddhist, down from about 23% in 2005, with just 8% among those aged 20. Last year, the Jogyesan order ordained only 99 new monks, compared to over 200 a decade ago. In response, the order has embraced "Hip Buddhism" strategies including branded Buddhist merchandise, meditation apps, and social media marketing. The introduction of Gabi represents another key strategy to make Buddhism more accessible to younger generations.

During the ordination, Gabi received a specially designed Five Precepts for robots, including prohibitions against harming life, destroying robots or property, deceiving others, and showing disrespect to humans. The most intriguing precept is "no overcharging," which Reverend Song Won explained actually symbolizes "not doing anything in excess"—a parallel to humans' precept against intoxication. "Humans have issues with drinking alcohol or drug abuse; robots needed something comparable," he said.

Reverend Song Won also disclosed that he tested AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini to help develop the robot's precepts, but found they failed to grasp the deeper meaning of the Buddhist concept of precepts. "Precepts aren't just good advice—they're commandments to follow," he noted.

While Gabi cannot yet perform complex tasks like prayer hand gestures, Reverend Song Won believes AI and robotics will play a crucial role in future society. He is confident that highly intelligent AI will not destroy humanity but will care for it with compassion. After its ordination, Gabi is scheduled to participate in the annual lotus lantern procession alongside three other robots—Sokja, Mohi, and Nisa—as part of Seoul's Buddha's Birthday celebration.

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Police

Police Detain Sergeant for Gun Trafficking to Chinese National; Immigration Revokes Taiwan Woman's Visa

Police arrested a Chinese national after discovering military weapons and explosives in his vehicle in Chachoengsao province, uncovering a gun-trafficking operation involving Thai military sergeants. Authorities are pursuing additional sold

10 May Khaosod

Police arrested Chinese national Ming Chen Sun, 31, following a vehicle rollover accident in Na Jomtien district, Chachoengsao province. During inspection of the vehicle, officers discovered a firearm with magazine, leading to a search warrant for a residence in Huay Yai Soi where they found military weapons, ten explosive devices of various types, bomb-making materials, and fuel. Chen has been detained for interrogation and transferred to Pattaya Immigration Bureau, where he was found to be in poor physical condition requiring regular medication.

On May 10, 2569, the National Police Office's Explosives Expert Center arrived to conduct detailed forensic analysis of the seized evidence. Authorities are pursuing two additional soldiers involved in the gun sales operation. The investigation timeline reveals that a firearms instructor named Chen contacted Navy Lieutenant Methee regarding available weapons for a Chinese buyer. Methee then contacted Sergeant Hab, who coordinated with Sergeant Boy to supply the firearms. Chamliang, 51, provided a bank account for the transaction. Two more suspects, Sergeant Hab and Sergeant Boy, remain under active pursuit.

Meanwhile, the Taiwan woman who was in the vehicle with Ming Chen was found to have no apparent involvement in the weapons case during initial questioning. However, Pattaya Immigration has already revoked her visa preemptively before she was transferred to Na Jomtien station for detention. Latest reports indicate that Sergeant Boy, the primary gun supplier to the Chinese national, has been brought in for interrogation at Na Jomtien station.

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Police

Police Trace Two Navy Petty Officers Linked to Gun Sales to Chinese Man; Explosive Investigation Deepens

Police are hunting two navy petty officers linked to selling firearms to a Chinese national arrested with war weapons and explosives in Chachoengsao. The investigation is tracing how military weapons escaped official custody and reached the

10 May Khaosod

Police are tracking two navy petty officers linked to the sale of firearms to Ming Chen Sun, a 31-year-old Chinese national, as the explosives investigation deepens and authorities work to trace the origins of the dangerous weapons seized.

The case began when Sun was arrested following a car crash in Nong Chom Tien, Chachoengsao. During vehicle inspection, officers discovered firearms and ammunition, which prompted a search of his residence in Soi Huay Yai. Authorities recovered war weapons, high-explosive devices designed for maximum destruction, anti-personnel grenades, and hand grenades totaling 10 rounds, along with extensive bomb-making equipment and fuel. All items were seized as evidence, and Sun was taken into custody for legal proceedings. After continuous interrogation throughout the day, he was transferred to Pattaya Immigration Office detention, where he appeared noticeably fatigued and requires regular medication.

On May 10, 2025, the National Police's Explosives Information Center and Forensic Evidence Office traveled to Nong Chom Tien to conduct a detailed investigation of all seized evidence, particularly the firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Meanwhile, police teams in Sattahip are tracking two additional navy petty officers involved in the gun sales operation. Previously, authorities took into custody Chaen, a shooting range instructor at Pattaya Navy Base (Flight Lieutenant Metthi), and Jamlawng, 51, the account holder and gun distributor to the Chinese buyer, for interrogation.

Two additional conspirators have been identified: Petty Officer Hae and Petty Officer Boi, who are currently being pursued for questioning.

Regarding the gun purchase timeline: Chaen contacted Flight Lieutenant Metthi to inquire about available firearms because a Chinese buyer was interested. Metthi then contacted Petty Officer Hae to source the guns. Hae subsequently contacted Petty Officer Boi to obtain the weapons. Jamlawng merely provided his bank account for the financial transfer.

The Police Chief has established a task force to investigate the case, demanding a swift inquiry into how firearms escaped the custody of the Royal Thai Police and ended up in the hands of Ming Chen Sun.

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Breaking

Four-Year-Old Chinese Boy Falls From 11th Floor and Miraculously Survives After Climbing Out Window Looking for His Mother

A four-year-old boy in Dalian, China, survived an 11th-floor fall with only a five percent survival rate after climbing out a window to look for his mother while she was making a delivery.

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On May 10, foreign media reported that a four-year-old Chinese boy miraculously survived after falling from an eleventh-floor apartment while climbing out a window because he missed his parents who had stepped out to make a delivery. Doctors revealed his survival odds were only five percent.

The harrowing incident occurred in mid-April in Dalian, northeastern China. Xiaoming was left home alone while his parents stepped out to deliver goods, intending to return quickly. The boy's mother explained that the family felt confident he was safe because they had locked both the bedroom door and windows, and had surveillance cameras monitoring him constantly.

However, the boy managed to find a key to unlock the window himself and climbed out to look outside because he missed his mother and wanted to see if she was coming home. About two hours later, his father returned to the room and discovered his son was missing. He rushed downstairs to search and found the boy lying on the concrete floor near the building in critical condition.

The father immediately rushed him to the hospital. Doctors reported the child's condition was extremely critical, with multiple fractures and internal organ damage affecting his liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.

"The doctor said the survival rate was only five percent. At that moment, it felt like the world was crashing down on us," the boy's father said.

Xiaoming was admitted to the ICU, and doctors provided updates to the family twice daily amid the parents' extreme worry. However, after 18 days, the boy's condition improved enough to be transferred from the ICU to a regular ward, where he is now undergoing rehabilitation.

The boy's mother tearfully revealed that her son is a well-behaved, obedient child. When asked why he climbed out the window, he answered, "I missed Mom so much. I just wanted to see if she was coming home."

The family believes Xiaoming will make a complete recovery and acknowledges this as a true miracle. China's child protection laws stipulate that guardians should not leave children under eight years old alone, though cases of accidents resulting in prosecution of guardians have been rare.

Source: South China Morning Post

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Breaking

Tragic Incident in Phuket: Four Indian Tourists Mysteriously Lose Consciousness, One Dies

Four Indian tourists lost consciousness at a Kamala Beach café in Phuket on May 9, with one man dying at Vachira Hospital; authorities are conducting forensic tests to determine the cause.

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On May 10, 2569, authorities in Phuket reported that at 02:06 on May 9, Deputy Superintendent Wichayut Damprueang of Kamala Police Station received a report of four foreign tourists losing consciousness inside a well-known café in the Kamala Beach area, Kamala Subdistrict, Kathu District, Phuket. Emergency responders from Kamala Subdistrict transported three patients to Patong Hospital and one to Thalang Hospital.

Investigators reported to Kamala Police Chief Colonel Anuruk Pinyanstatsakul before traveling to Patong Hospital, where they found three Indian men unconscious and unable to provide statements. At Thalang Hospital, another Indian patient was also found unconscious.

After questioning the café's security chief, authorities learned that a group of five Indian tourists—Kushagra Agarwal, Rahul Agarwal, Agarwal Aman, and Aryan Verma—had been at the café since approximately 23:00 on May 8, 2569. Around 01:54 on May 9, four of the tourists progressively lost consciousness without apparent cause. The café immediately notified emergency services and transported them to hospitals. Aryan Verma showed no signs of illness.

Patong Hospital subsequently reported that two Indian patients had entered a coma and were transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital: Kushagra Agarwal and Rahul Agarwal. At 14:30 on May 9, investigators were informed that Kushagra Agarwal had died, while the other patients were reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities have notified the Indian Embassy and are conducting a detailed forensic autopsy with medical examiners to determine the true cause of death.

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National

Prom Poolpat Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of Intense Confrontation Scenes, Praises Gant Natcha's Full-Commitment Performance

Actor Prom Poolpat reveals how intense confrontation scenes in drama "Omen of Mystery" unfold as his character Jiracin discovers he's been deceived about his sister's death, praising co-star Gant Natcha's commitment to their emotional excha

10 May Khaosod

Omen of Mystery continues to intensify, and Prom Poolpat keeps audiences in suspense. Although one revenge plot has been resolved, the game of vengeance is far from finished. Gant Natcha delivers impressive performances in fiery confrontation scenes that flow perfectly together.

The drama generates strong continuous momentum, keeping fans constantly discussing it. Omen of Mystery, produced by DaraVideo for Channel 7HD, grows more intense as the story progresses, with revenge plots, secrets, and truths gradually being revealed. It stars Thanwa Suriyajak and Gant-Natcha Ratchayangkanont.

Another character currently receiving significant attention is Jiracin, portrayed by Prom-Poolpat Atthapanya, an actor who masterfully conveys the emotions of pain, revenge, and guilt in ways that deeply resonate with viewers.

Particularly in an important scene where Jiracin discovers the truth that Banana (Gant Natcha) is not responsible for his sister Lakkhana's (Gant Menissa) death, but rather that Ameena (Chompoonut Phuengphol) and Dech (Somit Skulpongchai) deceived him with lies all along.

This scene has become another tear-jerking moment fans are discussing, as it marks the moment Jiracin confronts the truth and sincerely apologizes to Banana with genuine remorse.

Regarding this, Prom opened up about it: "The story is intensifying more and more now. Jiracin's plot is starting to unravel. He now knows that Banana isn't the one who caused his sister's death, but that he's been deceived all along. For me, this role is really fun because Jiracin loves his sister so much. His misunderstanding drives him to relentlessly seek revenge, like a time bomb ready to explode at any moment."

Prom also praised his collaboration with Gant-Natcha, saying she conveys emotions extremely well: "In this story, we're constantly clashing emotionally, but she's incredibly talented. She's bright and charming outside scenes, but the moment we step into character, she's immediately in the role. In confrontation scenes, she tells us to give our all. So when we send emotions out, she receives them and sends them back, making our scenes flow naturally. It's enjoyable to work with because we both commit fully."

Although many plot points are beginning to be revealed, the game of vengeance is not yet over, and many more secrets await viewers to uncover. Will Jiracin continue on his current path?

"I hope everyone keeps following to see which direction Jiracin will take. Will he continue helping Aunt Anong (Sutthida Kaemsan Na Ayuthaya) seek revenge against the Vanitchaya family? There are still many unresolved plot points in the drama," Prom said. "I want everyone to have fun and follow Omen of Mystery through to the conclusion together."

Follow the intense conclusion and solve the mystery together in "Omen of Mystery," airing every Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 PM on Channel 7HD (TV Guide channel 35). Stay updated on all developments on Facebook, IG, X, TikTok, and YouTube: Ch7HD

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National

Patchr Naripattaband Highlights Thailand's Energy Transition Opportunity Under the 2025 Borrowing Decree

Thailand's energy sector restructuring under the 2025 borrowing decree presents an opportunity to modernize outdated infrastructure and attract foreign investment through competitive renewable energy pricing, avoiding Vietnam's costly mista

10 May Khaosod

On May 10, 2025, Patchr Naripattaband, a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), discussed Thailand's impending energy sector restructuring under the 2025 Decree authorizing the Finance Ministry to borrow funds to address energy crisis impacts and drive the country's energy transition.

He emphasized that Thailand's energy prices are not higher than regional peers due to resource scarcity, but because infrastructure designed in a different era continues operating in a fundamentally changed world. Soaring electricity costs, volatile oil prices driven by geopolitics, and declining reliance on dwindling natural gas reserves in the Gulf of Thailand are clear warning signals that serious reform is overdue.

Thailand is not an energy-poor nation. Vietnam, starting its renewable journey only years ago, has already become Asia's largest solar producer, despite Thailand possessing superior resources and geographic advantages as a regional hub. The problem lies not with resources but with non-competitive structures.

Patchr noted that the world is competing fiercely for future industry investments. Lego announced a $1 billion investment to build the world's first carbon-neutral factory in Vietnam using 100% solar power—a clear signal that access to affordable clean energy has become a primary factor in multinational investment decisions.

Vietnam became Asia's largest solar producer in 2023, proving rapid energy transition is possible. However, success carries expensive lessons. Rapid expansion driven by subsidies exposed planning weaknesses and financial sustainability gaps. Vietnam Electricity (EVN) bears a heavy financial burden as electricity procurement costs surged from $4.5 billion in 2018 to $11.5 billion in 2023, while retail prices remained tightly controlled below actual costs, leaving EVN with losses exceeding $1 billion in 2023.

This is a trap Thailand must avoid. Vietnam's problem wasn't expanding renewables too quickly, but locking in high electricity purchase prices through long-term contracts while forcing EVN to sell below cost to contain public dissatisfaction. The difference accumulated as mounting EVN debt, eventually forcing the state to choose between major rate hikes or subsidizing losses with taxpayer funds. Either way, citizens bear the cost, merely postponed.

Vietnam is now transitioning from fixed Feed-in Tariff pricing—the root of EVN's crisis—to competitive bidding where clean energy producers offer the lowest rates to win contracts, rather than the state unilaterally setting prices. This follows India's successful model: solar prices plummeted from 9.72 cents per unit in 2014 to 3.04 cents in 2024—a 68% reduction in a decade—driven not just by better technology but by market competition pressing prices toward true costs.

Vietnam continues expanding Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPP) as well.

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Regional

PM Cracks Down on Bang Tao Beach, Vows Zero Tolerance for Gangsters and Warns They'll Face Real Consequences

Prime Minister Anuthon Cracks down on illegal encroachments at Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, vowing zero tolerance for gangsters intimidating residents and pledging severe consequences for criminal elements operating in the area.

10 May Khaosod

At 11:20 AM on May 10, 2025, in Phuket Province, Prime Minister Anuthon Chanyaweerakul and the Minister of Natural Resources visited Bang Tao Beach in Thalang District to review reports on the prolonged illegal encroachment of public beach areas. The delegation included Deputy Minister Vorasit Leangprasit, PM Secretary Traisuli Triserngkul, and senior officials from the National Police and Phuket Provincial Government.

The Prime Minister said he came to the area with grave concern, as citizens had reported being threatened and intimidated by gangsters and criminal elements. He rejected labeling them as influential figures, stating they deserve no such title—calling them ordinary thugs instead. He warned that under his administration, there will be no room for such criminal intimidation of the public.

Anuthon declared that these elements are not truly influential and warned that if they show up, residents should report them to the subdistrict administrator, police, or local authorities. He pledged to use his full authority to protect and safeguard the public. He emphasized that solving the problem requires addressing root causes one by one, and that all parties must be honest about the fact that no legitimate land rights exist for illegal structures.

The PM noted that two years ago, he visited Bang Tao Beach and found that all unauthorized structures on government land were illegal. He stated that if business operators acknowledge this, the government can explore legitimate options for public use of the area. However, he made clear that any arrangement cannot restrict public access to the beach.

Anuthon expressed satisfaction that as Prime Minister, he now has greater authority to enforce policies across all ministries. He emphasized his top priority is eliminating influential crime gangs and mafia operations in Thailand. He warned that state officials will be the real mafia against criminal gangs, and urged citizens to have faith that gangster thugs will face serious consequences.

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