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Bird Wanwang Apologizes for Dangerous Content During Songkran Festival at Phra Pradaeng, Promises Not to Repeat

Content creator Bird Wanwang apologized at a police station for spraying caustic sealant on festival-goers during Songkran in Samut Prakan, admitting the dangerous prank showed poor judgment and vowing not to repeat it. He was fined 2,000 b

2 May Khaosod

On May 2, 2025, at 2:30 PM, content creator "Bird Wanwang" visited Phra Pradaeng Police Station in Samut Prakan Province to give a statement regarding his use of caustic sealant as prank material during the Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival on April 26, 2025. The incident sparked widespread online criticism after the video spread on social media, as the caustic sealant posed serious risks of skin and eye injuries to victims.

At the police station, Bird Wanwang expressed remorse for the incident and apologized to Phra Pradaeng residents, Samut Prakan Province, and all victims. He acknowledged his actions were inappropriate and showed poor judgment, committing not to create similar content again. Victim Aof, 28, attended the meeting with lawyer Rose from Can Jompluang's team and stated he was satisfied with the resolution and considered the matter closed.

Investigating officers imposed a fine of 2,000 baht on Bird Wanwang and warned him and other online content creators to prioritize safety and consider the impact on others to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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Regional

Crackdown Underway: Narathiwat Increases Reward to 50,000 Baht for Information on Forest Arsonists After Nearly 100 Rai Destroyed

Narathiwat Province has doubled the informant reward to 50,000 baht for reporting forest arsonists following fires that destroyed nearly 100 rai of peatland near a wildlife reserve. Provincial authorities are deploying drones, high-pressure water pumps, and water catchment systems to contain the blazes while cracking down on illegal burning activities. The fires, believed to be caused by fewer than 10 individuals, have caused significant air pollution and strained government resources during wildfire suppression efforts.

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Crackdown Underway: Narathiwat Increases Reward to 50,000 Baht for Information on Forest Arsonists After Nearly 100 Rai Destroyed, as Officials Rush to Dig Water Catchments and Build Barriers to Contain the Spread

On May 2, 2569, Bunchoo Homyamyen, Narathiwat Provincial Governor, inspected the peatland fire situation in villages 2 and 3 of Pron Subdistrict, Takob District, located just one kilometer from the Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Reserve. He announced an escalation of enforcement measures to prevent arson that has caused widespread damage.

Bunchoo revealed that multiple fires have erupted in the area, with preliminary analysis pointing to human activity as the primary cause. Despite involving fewer than 10 perpetrators, the fires have destroyed nearly 100 rai of forest, causing extensive damage and air pollution.

The governor noted that smoke from the fires negatively impacts public health while requiring massive government expenditures funded by taxpayer money for fire suppression operations.

In terms of strict legal enforcement against offenders, the province has increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of forest arsonists from 10,000 baht to 50,000 baht. The authorities will utilize detection technology and deploy drones for aerial surveillance and reconnaissance of surrounding areas.

"Anyone caught secretly setting fires in forest areas will face immediate prosecution with no exceptions. We urge the public to act as our eyes and ears by reporting any suspicious activity immediately," the governor stated.

Given the challenging terrain of the peatland—thick with vegetation and accumulated leaf litter that generates heavy smoke and proves difficult to extinguish—officials have accelerated efforts to secure water sources. They are using backhoes to dig water catchment basins throughout the area and have mobilized high-pressure water pumps (75 horsepower) to deliver water to hard-to-reach fire zones. Additionally, small dams are being constructed to store water for creating firebreaks to prevent flames from advancing into the deeper peatland areas.

On the same day, the provincial governor met with residents of Ban Kok Nai, Village 2, Pron Subdistrict, to explain the devastating impacts of forest fires and seek their commitment to stop burning entirely during the dry season to protect natural resources and public health.

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Tourism

Loei Province Prepares 'The Colors of Loei' Event

Loei Province will host 'The Colors of Loei' event May 1-4, 2025, featuring cultural performances, art installations, and local crafts to promote traditional customs and boost tourism across the northeastern region.

2 May Khaosod

Loei Province is preparing to host the 'The Colors of Loei' event to promote the government's soft power policy on the global stage while preserving and revitalizing traditional customs and practices.

The event will take place from May 1-4, 2025, at Kut Pong Public Park in Muang District. Loei Province has significant potential to develop and enhance its competitive capabilities in tourism through its distinctive natural resources, cultural heritage, and unique local wisdom. The province aims to create diverse tourism attractions that meet current visitor behaviors and expectations through value creation for tourism products and services.

Loei Province is integrating knowledge and innovation with its area strengths to develop new forms of tourism experiences that will generate employment, distribute income to communities, and enhance competitiveness at both provincial and national levels. The province boasts distinctive cultural assets that serve as key identities, including:

• Phi Ta Khon spirit festival in Dan Sai District • Phi Khon Nam spirit celebration in Chiang Khan District • Phi Bung Tao spirit festival in Phu Rua District • Dok Mai (Flower Tree) in Na Haew District

All of these have deep roots in longstanding beliefs and traditions. Loei is committed to promoting and developing these cultural assets by elevating local festivals and traditions to international standards through cultural tourism development.

The 'The Colors of Loei' event features creative tourism promotion with the following highlights:

Photography check-in points include: • Fuji Mountain with snow scenery in Loei • Bioluminescent flower trees at night • Three Spirit Zones and giant flower tree installations • Three-season flower zones

Renowned artists performing across the four days include National Artists Winai Puntharueksa, Suda Cheunbaan, Rungrudee Phaengphongchai, and Trii Chaiyanrong, along with Asia Seven band, Moo Muzu, Dum Mister Team, Imbodogan, and Mickey Piyawat.

Local creative and cultural activities include: • Loei cultural market • Local way of life art zone • AI Photo Booth • Art creation workshops and DIY activities • Co-Art Loei: coloring all 14 districts • Cultural excellence zones showcasing Loei's finest products and over 100 local food and goods vendors

The event integrates partnerships between government and private sector organizations to transform cultural capital into economic value.

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Police

Man Arrested for Uploading Explicit Self-Made Videos Online for Free

Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Samut Prakan after he posted explicit videos on X (formerly Twitter) for three years as a hobby. Officers discovered filming equipment in his hotel room and filed computer crime charges related to obscen

2 May Khaosod

On May 2, 2025, Samut Prakan Provincial Police arrested 39-year-old Art after discovering he had been producing and uploading explicit content, including nude images and sexual videos, on the X (Twitter) platform using the account Hayate Ayasaki (@HayateAkap). Acting on a tip, police raided a hotel room on Srinakharintr Road in Muang District, Samut Prakan, where Art was allegedly filming explicit material. Upon entering, officers found filming equipment, including a mobile phone with encrypted accounts for posting obscene content. Art confessed to self-producing and posting all the nude photos and sexual videos for the past three years purely as a personal hobby, with no financial transactions involved. He stated his sole purpose was to distribute indecent content. Preliminary charges have been filed under computer law regarding obscene material, with the case forwarded to Muang Samut Prakan Police Station for further legal proceedings. The arrest was coordinated by several investigating officers from Samut Prakan Provincial Police.

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National

N3 Lottery Results: 2-Digit and 3-Digit Prizes for May 2, 2569

N3 lottery results for May 2, 2569 were announced with prizes across 2-digit and 3-digit categories derived from the government lottery draw. Winners can claim prizes through the Pao Tang app with a 1-baht stamp duty per 200 baht won.

2 May Khaosod

The N3 lottery results for May 2, 2569 were announced by the Government Lottery Office at the Water Airport Building in Nonthaburi Province. All prize categories are now available for checking, including 2-digit straight prizes, 3-digit straight prizes, 3-digit alternating prizes, and special prizes. The N3 lottery results are derived from the six-digit government lottery draw, with the 3-digit straight and 3-digit alternating prizes determined by the last three digits of the first prize number. The 2-digit straight prize comes from the last two digits of the main draw, while the special prize is randomly selected from those who won the 3-digit straight prize. Winners will receive notifications through the Pao Tang mobile application and can claim their winnings immediately through the app. A stamp duty fee of 1 baht per 200 baht of winnings (or fraction thereof) applies when claiming through the app, though bank transfer claims incur no additional fees.

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Police

Audacious Thieves Strike Utayan Temple, Stealing Donations Right Before Buddha Statue

Thieves broke into Utayan Temple in Nonthaburi Province in early May, stealing tens of thousands of baht from a safe and donation bowls before a Buddha statue while security cameras rolled.

2 May Khaosod

Audacious thieves have targeted Utayan Temple, stealing donations in front of a Buddha statue. Police are actively pursuing the perpetrators. On May 2, 2569, authorities reported that criminals broke into Utayan Temple in Nonthaburi Province. Security cameras captured clear footage of the criminals as they pried open a safe containing temple donations before fleeing with several tens of thousands of baht. After successfully breaching the safe, the criminals systematically collected all donations from the monks' alms bowls throughout the temple, causing significant distress to the monastic community and local Buddhists. In a separate incident on the night of April 29, 2569 at approximately 23:34, the criminals returned and struck again—this time a group of two—targeting the Sangha Donation Hall. Authorities believe this may be a different group from the first incident. Police have investigated the scene and collected CCTV evidence to track down the perpetrators. They suspect the criminals are very familiar with the temple grounds, as they knew the exact location of the donation storage. The investigation is ongoing and authorities are pursuing legal action against those responsible.

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National

Deputy PM Yosachnan Takes Family Through Futurium's 'Job World' Zone to Develop Skills in 27 Dream Careers, Strengthening Thai Youth for Global Stage

Deputy PM Yosachnan visited Futurium's Job World zone with his family, where youth can explore 27 different careers through interactive workshops designed to inspire the next generation of Thai innovators for the global stage.

2 May Khaosod

On May 2, 2025, at Futurium (Future Innovation Center) in Khlong Ha, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yosachnan Wongsawat spent his weekend break bringing his family, including his wife and children, to experience next-generation learning at Southeast Asia's most modern learning landmark. The visit aimed to promote human resource development through modern innovation and technology.

Yosachnan and his family spent over half a day exploring the Innovation World zone through advanced interactive systems, which focus on building a "thinking framework" to help youth understand how technology solves real-life problems. The zone features seven major highlights including smart transportation systems and futuristic travel, industrial robotics and automated systems with an interactive surgical robot experience for precision training, disaster management with crisis simulation rooms covering typhoons and fire evacuation, alternative energy exploring clean energy sources and sustainable energy security, smart agriculture ranging from precision farming to eco-friendly packaging, biotechnology and nanotechnology presented in easy-to-understand formats, and space and aviation innovation including moon surface simulation and life design on other planets.

A major highlight is the Job World zone, which allows children ages 9-18 to participate in 1.5-hour workshops simulating 27 different professions across 9 learning centers. These include smart agriculture engineers, logistics planners, petroleum geologists, eco-conscious chefs, disaster managers, robotics engineers, and pharmaceutical innovators. The goal is to inspire youth by showing how science can create the future.

Deputy PM Yosachnan expressed his impressions of the visit, noting that while he had previously visited similar facilities in South Korea which impressed him greatly, Thailand's science museum achieves equally excellent results. Futurium makes complex science topics accessible, enjoyable, and contemporary. Importantly, the Job World zone clearly shows children how knowledge translates into livelihoods. He expressed confidence that this facility will provide significant inspiration for Thai youth to reach global levels, and invited all families to experience Thailand's innovation excellence at Futurium.

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National

PSU Halal Institute Opens Halal Spa Learning Center, Positioning Pattani as a Halal Wellness Hub to Create Jobs and Boost Local Economy

Prince of Songkhla University opened a Halal Spa Learning Center in Pattani to advance the halal wellness industry and create jobs in Thailand's southern border region. The center aims to establish international halal health and spa standar

2 May Khaosod

Prince of Songkhla University's Halal Institute officially opened its Halal Spa Learning Center and celebrated 15 years of operation, advancing the halal wellness industry to global standards while creating jobs and positioning southern border regions as a hub for halal health economics. The ceremony, chaired by Arun Boonchom, a Royal Advisor, brought together over 150 participants including Pattani Governor Patiema Sadiyamu and university officials, establishing a crucial network among government, private sector, and civil society to develop sustainable economy and society based on halal identity while supporting Thailand's international health center ambitions.

The event featured panels on "The Future of Thai Massage and Halal Spa: Gaining Global Muslim Recognition," exhibitions of the institute's 15-year achievements in halal industry research and innovation, and the formal opening of the spa learning center. Arun Boonchom emphasized how the center reflects Thailand's progress in developing comprehensive halal standards encompassing wellness dimensions, building confidence among domestic and international users while establishing Thailand as a model for halal society. He highlighted that this center represents a critical step in expanding halal services into high-potential, rapidly growing wellness industries by raising spa service standards to comply fully with Islamic principles across hygiene, products, and service ethics.

The Pattani Governor and PSU Rector Niwat Kaewprab both stressed that over 15 years, the Halal Institute has successfully connected halal principles with science, innovation, and services, generating academic, research, and grassroots economic benefits. They noted that opening the Halal Spa Learning Center marks another significant milestone for the university while creating new economic opportunities and sustainable growth for southern border communities through creative economy development.

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Local

Big Jazz Explains After Strong Criticism Over Street Light Reduction, Claims Multiple Coordination Attempts

Pathum Thani PAO Chief Kamranwit Thoopkrajang has clarified his criticism of street light reductions, explaining that some areas fall outside PAO jurisdiction and that he has repeatedly coordinated with multiple agencies for solutions. He is inviting residents to report dark spots via the PAO's LINE account to help expedite improvements to public safety lighting throughout the province.

2 May Khaosod

Police Lieutenant Colonel Kamranwit Thoopkrajang, Pathum Thani PAO chief, has coordinated with the Department of Highways and the State Railway of Thailand to address dark spots lacking sufficient lighting. He is inviting residents to submit photos and tips through the PAO's LINE account for faster resolution.

Kamranwit explained that as PAO chief, he remains committed to public safety and has prioritized street lighting improvements since taking office. His action plan includes:

1. Installing and upgrading street lights with proper maintenance on all PAO-controlled roads 2. Instructing engineering staff to verify power supply to lights and prevent cable theft 3. Planning budget approval to replace degraded bulbs and fixtures 4. Coordinating with other agencies including the Department of Highways, Department of Rural Roads, and State Railway of Thailand to provide electrical power to installed infrastructure for nighttime illumination

Kamranwit noted that a Memorandum of Understanding with the State Railway has enabled the PAO to install solar-powered street lights along railway-adjacent roads from Don Mueang to Rangsit.

He emphasized that street improvements have demonstrably reduced accidents, vehicle damage, and injuries. Kamranwit acknowledged that his direct language may seem harsh, but stemmed from frustration over agencies reducing electrical supply to existing lighting, further darkening already poorly-lit roads and affecting residents.

He clarified the PAO's limited jurisdiction over highways managed by the Department of Highways, Department of Rural Roads, and State Railway, and appealed for cooperation. The PAO has repeatedly coordinated both directly and indirectly with agencies through joint meetings, seeking solutions despite jurisdictional constraints.

Kamranwit urged residents to photograph or video dark spots with poles and fixtures, then report via the PAO LINE to consolidate feedback for responsible agencies, accelerating concrete problem-solving and keeping affected residents informed of progress.

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National

Permanent Secretary of Interior Advances Royal Initiative 'Thai Fabric for Enjoyable Wearing' to Train Youth in Handicraft Development Toward International Sustainable Fashion

A royal initiative to preserve and promote Thai textile heritage and sustainable fashion held its fifth workshop in Chiang Mai, training youth in handicraft development under the patronage of Princess Siriwannawaree Nariratana Rajakanya.

2 May Khaosod

On May 2, 2569, at the Yuniman Hotel in Chiang Mai, Artsisdh Sampaththarat, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, along with Chinnaratcha Sampaththarat, President of the Interior Ministry Women's Association, presided over the opening of a workshop titled 'Project to Build Awareness and Promote Royal Excellence in Upgrading and Developing Thai Textile and Handicraft Heritage Under the Royal Initiative of Princess Siriwannawaree Nariratana Rajakanya,' the fifth operation point.

The event featured consultants and experts in Thai textiles including Thananrat Thansethakar, Dr. Srinida Jamraman, Dr. Kroglod Kamsuk, Assistant Professor Dr. Rwitep Musikapan, Dr. Kittisak Yaowavanon, Dr. Thisiruk Potawanich, and Dr. Prawa Rujinrong as speakers. Attendees included Rathapol Naradisorn, Governor of Chiang Mai Province, along with governors from neighboring provinces and representatives from the Thai textile industry.

Artsisdh noted that Princess Siriwannawaree Nariratana Rajakanya has demonstrated remarkable dedication in supporting the royal initiative and advancing Thai textile and handicraft heritage in a sustainable manner. Her royal vision combines traditional textile artistry unique to each region with contemporary fashion perspectives through the 'Thai Fabric for Enjoyable Wearing' initiative, which has gained widespread popularity across all ages and genders while creating employment and elevating Thai textiles internationally.

The Princess has played a crucial role in advancing Thailand's cultural and creative industries at an international level, notably receiving UNESCO recognition and a commendation medal on July 18, 2568, for her contributions to cultural heritage preservation and promotion. She has championed various initiatives to promote indigenous Thai weaving, including the Don Koy Model Project, the Na Wa Model Project, the Batik Learning Center Model, and the Thai Fabric for Enjoyable Wearing project.

Artsisdh further noted that the Princess proposed registering the 'Thai suit' as an intangible cultural heritage in 2569, reflecting the beauty and uniqueness of Thai culture rooted in the royal vision of the late Queen Sirikit. Throughout her work, she has provided numerous approved textile patterns and established the 'Sustainable Fashion' certification mark for environmentally-friendly textile and handicraft producers, demonstrating her long-term vision for advancing handicraft arts while protecting the environment.

Artsisdh expressed honor and delight at the gathering, noting that Chiang Mai is a province rich in cultural arts and valued traditions, particularly Thai textiles, which represent invaluable national cultural heritage.

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National

Bhumjai Thai Spokesperson Nattachon Fires Back at Prayut, Defends Pipat Over Sia Tua Connection Claims While Attacking Pheu Thai's Candidate Selection

Bhumjai Thai spokesman Nattachon defended Deputy PM Pipat against calls for his removal over a Sia Tua connection, arguing that Pheu Thai has nominated candidates with serious criminal records while demanding accountability from rivals.

2 May Khaosod

On May 2, 2025, Nattachon Srikorkuea, spokesman for the Bhumjai Thai party and Songkhla MP, addressed the case of Nathapong Ruengpanyavutti, leader of the Pheu Thai party, who proposed removing Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakij over his connection to Sia Tua. Nattachon called the demand peculiar, noting it was ironic that the opposition party, which claims to be progressive, made such accusations while Pheu Thai has numerous parliamentary candidates and MPs with serious issues ranging from minor gray areas to deeply criminal matters.

"The behavior of Pheu Thai members is widely known throughout the country, involving sexual harassment, theft, violence against women, rape, drug trafficking, money laundering, and online gambling operations. These aren't minor ethical issues but serious criminal matters. Yet we don't see Pheu Thai members taking responsibility by resigning," Nattachon stated.

Nattachon further argued that knowing someone doesn't automatically imply complicity in their wrongdoing. He questioned why the opposition would demand Pipat's removal when Pheu Thai itself nominated candidates with serious criminal backgrounds, all approved by party leadership with clear authorization, yet neither party leadership nor Pheu Thai has shown any accountability to society.

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