Bitget, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, forecasts Bitcoin will reach $85,000 after recently touching $80,000, driven by strong institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs. Grace Chen, CEO of Bitget, revealed that positive capital inflows exceed $400 million daily and $1 billion weekly through Bitcoin ETF purchases since January.

Market indicators show CME Bitcoin Futures open interest has fallen to approximately $8.4 billion, the lowest in 14 months, suggesting reduced leveraged speculation and strengthening genuine buying demand. The Fear & Greed Index has improved from extreme fear levels of 25-30 in mid-April to 50-60 this week, the highest in three months, indicating growing market confidence.

"With institutional investor support and improving sentiment, we expect Bitcoin to reach $85,000 and Ethereum to touch $3,000," Chen stated.

Bitcoin's recovery has also benefited from strength in U.S. equity markets, with the S&P 500 up 5.7% year-to-date, though gains are concentrated in just 10 stocks led by chip and AI infrastructure companies like NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom, representing nearly 45% of the index.

The growth trajectory of AI technology is interconnected with blockchain expansion, as AI agents capable of autonomous analysis and decision-making increasingly influence investment markets—from executing trades to analyzing market data and monitoring portfolios. Chen expects AI agents will replace hedge fund traders by 2028, while over 70% of global spot crypto trading is already automated.

Bitget has developed a comprehensive AI Agent Stack including GetClaw for automated order execution, GetAgent for market analysis and decision support, Gracy AI for strategic recommendations, and Agent Hub infrastructure for developers. "We believe 125 million retail investors worldwide should have access to the same investment tools as Wall Street institutions, so we've built these AI tools to help them survive in the market and democratize access to AI technology," Chen concluded.

Residents were shocked to discover what they initially mistook for a floating coconut was actually the body of a deceased monk floating face-down in a canal behind a temple. The monk had mysteriously disappeared overnight, leaving behind a trail of footprints through the rice fields between the monastery buildings.

On May 8, 2569, emergency responders reported that at 3:00 PM on May 7, the Udon Thani Emergency Response Center 191 received a report of a dead monk floating in a canal behind a temple in Na Kha Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province. Police from Na Kha Station and rescue workers from the Udon Bright Dharma Foundation rushed to investigate.

At the scene near the canal behind the temple, officials found a monk lying face-down in the water. The deceased was identified as Phra Tong, 48 years old, an ordained member of the temple. The body showed signs of decomposition, so officials cordoned off the area and carefully removed the body from the water as shocked residents gathered to witness the grim discovery.

According to a preliminary autopsy examination by the on-duty physician, Phra Tong likely died approximately one to one and a half days earlier, with no visible injuries or signs of foul play. Officials also discovered footprints leading from the monk's quarters through the rice fields to the point where the body was found, suggesting he may have walked from his cell to the canal before the incident occurred.

When questioned, Noi, 52, the first person to discover the body, said he was heading out to fish early in the morning when he noticed something floating on the water. At first, he thought it was a coconut, but upon closer inspection, he was shocked to realize it was a monk's body. He immediately called the village headman before alerting police.

Noi mentioned that he had seen the monk walking around the temple area just two days earlier. He noted that the monk was known to have mental health issues and would frequently wander through the village or disappear from the temple on a regular basis.

The village headman, who was a relative of the deceased monk, explained that Phra Tong had been ordained for some time and suffered from incomplete mental clarity. He required constant medication and medical treatment. Initially, his condition improved, but in recent months, he refused to take his medication, causing his symptoms to worsen. He experienced periods of forgetfulness and confusion, and would alternate between wearing white robes and yellow robes on different days.

About two to three months earlier, the monk had been hit by a car in Sakon Nakhon Province, and relatives had to retrieve him from the hospital. After that, he frequently attempted to travel to Sakon Nakhon. On May 6, relatives noticed him preparing his belongings as if he planned to travel again and tried to prevent him from leaving, but he disappeared shortly after. They later learned he had become the body found in the canal.

After officials retrieved the body from the water, relatives did not seek further investigation into the cause of death, as they were well aware of his mental health condition. They believe the monk likely had an accidental fall into the water and drowned. They subsequently took his body to perform merit-making rituals according to Buddhist tradition.

Real Madrid of Spain's La Liga has confirmed that the club has initiated a disciplinary investigation into an incident involving two players—Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni—who allegedly engaged in a serious altercation. According to reports, tensions between Valverde and Tchouaméni first surfaced during training on May 6, and festered until they erupted during the May 7 training session, with the clash severe enough to leave Valverde with a head wound requiring hospital treatment. In an official statement, Madrid said: "Following the incident that occurred during the team's recent training session, the club has decided to initiate a disciplinary investigation into both players, and the findings will be announced at the appropriate time." Valverde responded with a statement on Instagram, acknowledging that he had a confrontation with his teammate during practice, but insisting it did not involve physical violence. He attributed his injury to an accident, stating: "I had a clash with a teammate during training, but I accidentally hit a table while we were arguing, which caused my forehead to get cut and required hospital stitches. My teammate did not assault me, and I did not assault him either."

Fuel prices have dropped on May 8, 2026, effective from 5:00 AM. The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Ministry of Energy has reported current fuel prices across five major service stations: PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell.

PTT Station (May 8, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 31.39 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 51.54 baht/liter Benzene 95: 52.04 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

Bangchak Station (May 8, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 31.39 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 55.09 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

PT Station (May 8, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Benzene 95: 52.54 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.95 baht/liter

Shell Station (May 8, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.95 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.95 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.58 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 49.84 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.84 baht/liter

Caltex Station (May 8, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Benzene 95: 55.06 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

On May 7, 2025, Bangkok Governor Chatcai Sittiphand reported on four years of improvements at the On Nuch waste management center and plans to develop the area into a green industry model. The On Nuch facility, Bangkok's oldest waste management center, has faced persistent odor complaints from surrounding communities. Over the past four years, Bangkok has accelerated improvements across four main operations: a 1,000-ton waste transfer station with 100% enclosed building, eight automatic doors, 60,000 cubic meters per hour air treatment system, and 200 surrounding trees (completed December 20, 2023); an 800-ton MBT waste treatment facility operated by Bangkok Finance Company that received 10 major upgrades including complete closure system, two-tier waste gates with five doors, 167,000 cubic meters per hour air treatment, air curtain, odor control tunnel with microbial spray system, and automatic wheel washing; two composting facilities of 1,000 and 600 tons per day that, despite lacking odor management clauses in their original contracts, received E-Nose systems at six monitoring points, CCTV cameras, and landscape improvements. The 600-ton composting facility's contract expires December 2025, and the 1,000-ton facility expires next year; both are likely to be replaced with a 1,000-ton waste-to-energy power generation system currently in testing phase with 400 tons daily intake, expected to operate fully in the second half of 2025. While scientific data shows continuous average odor reduction, residents care more about peak odor days affecting their quality of life. Therefore, the next goal is eliminating high odor spikes entirely, requiring harder work to fix occasional problems and truly provide peace of mind to communities surrounding the waste center. Chatcai emphasized transparency in contract oversight with strict penalties for non-compliance, acknowledging criticism from various sectors including Parliament members regarding the closed system, confirming improvements over the past while remaining open to continuous development for public quality of life.

A 48-year-old noodle shop employee at Bang Khae Market died after falling from the BTS station at a height of approximately 20 meters. Police suspect problems with informal debt and chronic health conditions contributed to the incident. On May 7, Lak Song Police Station received reports of a person falling from height near Bang Khae BTS station on Petchkasem Soi 62/3 in Bang Khae district, Bangkok. Officers investigated along with forensic doctors from Siriraj Hospital and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. The body of Somkiat, 48, was discovered lying face-up beneath the station wearing a white t-shirt and denim shorts, with fractures to both legs. Initial investigation found that the victim, who worked at a noodle shop in front of Bang Khae Market, was seen climbing onto the elevated BTS platform before falling to his death. The suspected cause involved chronic illness and problems with informal loans that may have caused psychological stress. Authorities sent the body to Siriraj Hospital's forensic medicine department for autopsy before coordinating with relatives to claim the body for religious ceremonies.