The 6th Asian Beach Games in China on April 25, 2025 showcased a thrilling men's 60-meter final, featuring Thailand's star sprinter Biew Phuripol Bunsorn competing for gold. Despite a poor start, Phuripol powered through to the finish line with a time of 6.62 seconds, successfully claiming the gold medal. After the race, Biew shared his feelings of excitement, noting this was his first-ever 60-meter competition. Although his start wasn't as sharp as his training sessions, he felt satisfied with the result. He still has the 4×60-meter relay ahead and is committed to giving his full effort, asking everyone to stay tuned. In the women's 60-meter final, Biel Jiraphatchr Khanontao delivered an excellent performance, winning gold with a time of 7.46 seconds, while Naan Suphanit Poolkerd finished 6th with a time of 7.67 seconds.

The "Inspire...THAI FIGHT" program uses muay thai as a transformative tool to give incarcerated individuals opportunities to change their lives and return to society with dignity. The initiative was formally launched at the Klongluek Central Youth Correctional Institution in Pathum Thani, presided over by Air Chief Marshal Somkid Sukbang and attended by senior officials from the Justice Ministry, Department of Corrections, and other government agencies, alongside THAI FIGHT company leadership.

Faced with the social challenge of enabling meaningful reintegration, muay thai has emerged as a powerful solution for rehabilitation. The program represents a continuation of Princess Bajrakitiyabha's "Inspire" initiative, which aims to provide opportunities to disadvantaged populations. Through collaboration between public and private sectors, led by THAI FIGHT company—the world-class muay thai event organizer that has received royal patronage—the program leverages the sport as a catalyst for life change.

The partnership reflects a systemic development model that views inmates not merely as subjects of punishment, but as human resources capable of rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Dr. Nopphon Watin, chairman of THAI FIGHT, emphasized that the program transcends sport: "Muay thai is more than athletics; we want to use it as a life-changing tool. This project harnesses muay thai's power to transform lives." The initiative serves as a bridge of opportunity, providing inmates with skills, discipline, and dignity for a fresh start, with professional muay thai fighters from the THAI FIGHT arena training participants across correctional facilities nationwide.

Police are preparing to interrogate the network behind the 'Divine Birth' certificate scam in Nakhon Ratchasima, which involved state officials issuing fraudulent identity documents to over 27 Chinese nationals who each paid bribes of tens of thousands of baht.

The complaint was filed by Dr. Kittipong Pongsuravet, Subdistrict Chief of Phi Kaeng Municipality in Muang Nakhon Ratchasima District, against local government registration officials after authorities discovered corruption in the municipality's civil registration system.

The scheme involved systematically forging birth certificates for foreign nationals and soliciting bribes of tens of thousands of baht per case. The investigation began after the Department of Interior coordinated with local authorities and found irregularities in birth certificate issuance to foreign nationals, predominantly Chinese.

At least 27 irregular cases have been identified so far, with state officials implicated in the fraudulent process. On April 25, 2026, Lieutenant Colonel Sirichai Sirichaipanya, commander of Muang Nakhon Ratchasima Police Station, announced that a complaint has been filed. The Subdistrict Chief has initiated proceedings against one municipal registration officer, though documentation for all 27 affected individuals and other critical evidence has not yet been submitted to investigators.

Investigators plan to summon all involved parties for questioning next week, including the complainant and relevant officials, to gather evidence before forwarding the case to agencies such as the Office of the Ombudsman (OOP) or the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for further legal proceedings.

Today's Fuel Prices: April 25, 2026 – What Are Current Rates Across Gas Stations?

The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Ministry of Energy has released the latest fuel price report for April 25, 2026. According to gas station websites, the following prices are effective as of 5:00 AM on April 25, 2026:

PT Fuel Prices: Diesel B20: 33.20 baht/liter Diesel: 40.20 baht/liter GSH E85S EVO: 31.39 baht/liter GSH E20S EVO: 35.45 baht/liter GSH 91S EVO: 42.08 baht/liter GSH 95S EVO: 42.45 baht/liter Petrol: 52.04 baht/liter Super Power Diesel: 62.10 baht/liter Super Power GSH 95: 51.54 baht/liter

Bangkok Fuel Prices: Diesel B20: 33.20 baht/liter Hi-Diesel S: 40.20 baht/liter Hi-Premium Diesel S: 62.10 baht/liter Hi-Premium 98: 56.04 baht/liter GSH E85S EVO: 31.39 baht/liter GSH E20S EVO: 35.45 baht/liter GSH 91S EVO: 42.08 baht/liter GSH 95S EVO: 42.45 baht/liter

Shell Fuel Prices: Shell FuelSave Gasohol E20: 35.95 baht/liter Shell FuelSave Gasohol 91: 42.33 baht/liter Shell FuelSave Gasohol 95: 42.95 baht/liter Shell V-Power Gasohol 95: 49.84 baht/liter Shell FuelSave Diesel: 42.90 baht/liter Shell V-Power Diesel: 66.34 baht/liter

Caltex Fuel Prices: Gold 95 Techron: 56.01 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Techron: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91 Techron: 42.08 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Diesel Techron: 42.90 baht/liter Power Diesel Techron: 65.30 baht/liter

PT Gas Station Prices: Diesel: 40.20 baht/liter Diesel B20: 33.20 baht/liter Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Petrol: 52.54 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter

News Team, April 25, 2026

Planetary movement brings life-changing energy as astrologer Khuttha Shinbunchar identifies three zodiac signs standing at the peak of fortune as planetary shifts occur around late April. On April 28, 2026 at 4:46 AM, the planets enter the Dragon sign with a profound yet subtle transformative force ideal for behind-the-scenes work, specialized projects, and intellectually demanding tasks. This period favors patience and gradual progress rather than rapid clarity.

Three Lucky Zodiac Signs During This Planetary Movement:

Dragon: Strong intuition, clear pathways to success. Favorable for behind-the-scenes work, specialized projects, spiritual work, and technology. A fated turning point appears.

Taurus: International opportunities, guidance from mentors or specialized knowledge. Unique work approaches yield excellent results.

Virgo: Innovative thinking and quick problem-solving skills. Excels in systems analysis with standout data insights.

Auspicious Practices: Recite Maha Karunika Sutra (nine times), make merit through education, donate Buddhist scriptures, or support educational causes.

Greece will cease to be the eurozone's most indebted country starting this year, as its public debt falls below Italy's, Reuters reported on April 25. Two senior officials revealed that Greece's debt is expected to decline to approximately 137% of GDP this year, down from 145.9% in 2025. Meanwhile, Italy's debt is forecast to peak at 138.6% in 2026, rising 1.5 percentage points from 137.1% of GDP in 2025, under the Treasury's multi-year budget plan released this week. Sources indicate that starting this year, Greece will no longer be the eurozone's most indebted country. The revised Greek debt ratio will be included in the country's multi-year fiscal plan to be submitted to the European Commission by month's end.

Italy's budget plan shows that Italian public debt will stabilize at approximately 138.5% in 2027 before declining to 137.9% in 2028 and 136.3% in 2029. Greece's public debt, the highest in the eurozone over the past two decades, has declined by more than 60 percentage points to 145.9% of GDP in 2025 from a peak of 209.4% in 2020. Italy's debt, meanwhile, has declined by approximately 17 percentage points during the same period.

Greece, recovering from a financial crisis lasting over a decade, has received three rounds of financial assistance totaling approximately 280 billion euros (over 10.6 trillion baht) and plans to repay approximately 7 billion euros from the first financial assistance package this year. Italy, on the other hand, has experienced economic growth below 1% consecutively for three years from 2023 to 2025, despite receiving billions of euros from the EU fund for economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasury's budget plan indicates this trend will continue through 2029.

In contrast, Greece's economy has grown consistently at more than 2% over the past three years, higher than the average for EU nations, driven by investment, domestic demand, and tourism.