The Tracklab Youth group, led by motorsports expert Phakorn Thientong ("Nong Kor"), alongside TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand racer Narresam Abhiwat ("Nexki"), Nexkart Racing team members, and the Formula Student vehicle development team ExceedAE, is creating a new phenomenon in Thai education. They serve as main speakers and key drivers of the "Go-Kart Industry Career & Technical Workshop 2026," sharing advanced automotive engineering knowledge and national-level racing experience with vocational students. The initiative aims to develop technical personnel for target industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

Dr. Peerphong Pansoda, director of Chonburi Technical College, designated Vice-Academic Director Santhipracha Donchum to chair the opening ceremony welcoming Pirul Viriyaprakop, director of Chonburi Vocational College, alongside faculty and over 70 students from mechanical and electric vehicle (EV) departments at Tew Sorn Conference Room.

Go-kart racing is used as a learning model because the sport encompasses foundational engineering covering mechanics, physics of motion, and electronic control systems—skills transferable to advanced industries.

The workshop includes lectures on "The Path to Professional Racing" sharing preparation, field skills, and real competition experience, plus "Behind the Professional Racing Team" explaining team structure, mechanic roles, and race operations.

Phakorn Thientong ("Nong Kor"), 2025 ROK Cup Thailand runner-up and TrackLab Youth leader, emphasized that today's learning represents concrete STEM Education application. He stressed that go-kart racing isn't merely about speed but involves calculating acceleration, G-force, and engineering system stability. He hopes the workshop inspires students toward international careers as Race Engineers or Mechanic Specialists.

Additionally, Peeriyuth Thongtum, automotive engineering lecturer at Siam University's Faculty of Engineering, delivered an academic presentation on "Racing Car Engineering and Physics: Performance Principles and Setup," diving deep into aerodynamics and powertrain systems. Narresam Abhiwat and Watin Thakanha shared experiences working under international safety standards.

An electric vehicle (EV) department student representative noted that witnessing the role of Data Analysts and millimeter-precise race car setup revealed that modern automotive careers must integrate information technology and applied physics knowledge, motivating them to develop into high-skilled workers aligned with EEC objectives.

BANGKOK — 28 April 2026, Bangkok authorities warned that the city's heat index has reached a "dangerous" level, urging residents to monitor their health and take precautions, particularly for vulnerable groups.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said the day's maximum heat index had entered the danger category.

Health impacts from extreme heat can occur when temperatures exceed what the body can tolerate, leading to both direct and indirect effects. Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness, rashes, swelling, heat cramps and heatstroke.

Authorities advised the general public to watch for symptoms, while those in at-risk groups should seek medical attention immediately if any abnormalities occur.

Vulnerable groups include children aged 0–5, people aged 60 and above, pregnant women, individuals with underlying health conditions, those with obesity, people who consume alcohol, outdoor workers, people exercising outdoors and tourists.

Residents can monitor air quality updates via the website airbkk.com or the AirBKK application. In emergencies, authorities advised calling 1669.

AirAsia went viral again after releasing a video highlighting staff members' Mandarin language skills in response to drama sparked by a Chinese passenger's complaints about crew members only speaking English on a flight from Chongqing, China to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The incident occurred on April 22 when a Chinese female passenger demanded that cabin crew address her in Mandarin instead of English, causing a disturbance on the aircraft. In a video that circulated online, she stated, "This is an international flight, but you can't speak Chinese. How can you provide service then?" The disruption delayed the flight by over an hour before the passenger was ultimately asked to leave the plane.

According to reports, the passenger's dissatisfaction stemmed from her friend missing the flight, and she wanted to get off as well. This led the captain to decide to return the aircraft to the gate.

AirAsia Capitalizes on the Moment with Mandarin Language Video

After the incident went viral across Malaysia and social media, AirAsia released a short TikTok video featuring employees taking turns speaking and reading various signs in Mandarin Chinese. The video ended by inviting viewers to comment on who spoke most fluently.

Social Media Praises the Marketing Team's Swift Response

The video received over 1,700 shares in a short time, accompanied by praise from netizens who viewed it as an excellent game-changing move. One comment stated, "That's the real deal. A classy response." The incident demonstrates social media's power to quickly transform a crisis into a marketing opportunity while reinforcing the brand's image of accessibility to passengers of diverse nationalities and languages.

Danny Srirungrueng's Facebook account has returned to activity — his wife extends thanks to everyone for their love and support.

The beloved actor, best remembered for his role as Je Tum in the classic series "Je Tum Rocket Power," had shifted his focus to family life in Deom Bang Nang Buach District, Suphan Buri, and maintained YouTube and Facebook channels for fans to follow. After his last post on April 11, he fell silent for several days before his family announced his passing on April 20 at 12:54 PM.

Following his funeral on April 23, his Facebook account reactivated today (April 28) with a post that reads:

"Thank you all so much. This phone has just been turned on. During the time when Danny wasn't feeling well, I kept this turned off completely— whether it was his phone number, Line, or Facebook. Thank you all. Thank you for loving Danny. Thank you for your concern. Cheers."

The message was posted by Kwang Pathanee, Danny's wife, thanking everyone for their love and support of her husband. Comments continue to pour in with words of encouragement and fond remembrances of Danny.

On April 28, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Prinya Thaewanarumitkul from Thammasat University's Faculty of Law announced a groundbreaking initiative to address Thailand's problem of poverty-driven incarceration. He revealed that four inmates have been helped through a new work-release fund program, with all four securing their freedom on this date.

According to Prinya, Thailand currently imprisons people unable to afford court-ordered fines at a rate of 500 baht per day. Despite legal provisions allowing community service as an alternative to jail time, most courts reject these requests, resulting in approximately 40,000 to 50,000 people imprisoned annually simply for being poor. This prompted Prinya and his law students to establish a fund that pays inmates' fines upfront while providing job placement opportunities. Once inmates earn enough through work to repay the fund, their debt is considered settled.

At the Central Pathum Thani Detention Facility, four willing inmates were selected for the program with fines totaling 98,500 baht (ranging from 12,000 to 30,000 baht each, equivalent to 24 to 60 days of confinement). Prinya personally funded the payment this morning, and the facility has now processed the fine payments through their originating courts. All four inmates will now work with partner organizations including Tatchon Dee Project, Mirror Foundation, and Thammasat University to earn back the funds.

This marks the first initiative in Thailand enabling inmates imprisoned purely for financial hardship to work their way to freedom. Once the four inmates complete their work obligations and repay the fund, Prinya plans to use the recovered money to assist other willing inmates in the same manner.

Leveraging BCI technology connected through TRUE's digital ecosystem and network to revolutionize physical therapy and rehabilitation services. Bangkok, April 27, 2025 – TRUE Corporation's Research and Innovation Center announced a collaboration with OYMotion, a global leader in neurotechnology innovation, to develop Neuro AI Technology aimed at elevating physical therapy and rehabilitation practices. The initiative combines Thailand's leading medical expertise with Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology integrated with AI and data analytics platforms to control intelligent prosthetics and devices through TRUE's network, converting "thoughts" into "commands." This stimulates neural circuits to command muscle movement, enabling faster brain learning and recovery compared to traditional physical therapy. The innovation alleviates pressure on scarce physiotherapy specialists and reduces treatment costs in the public health system – a critical barrier to continuous rehabilitation access for patients, particularly those with cerebrovascular disease and limb mobility deficits such as stroke patients or those with movement impairments, restoring movement freedom and improving quality of life.

The collaboration optimally combines both organizations' strengths: OYMotion's advanced expertise in decoding neural signals from brain wave sensors and muscle signals, integrated with TRUE Corporation's digital ecosystem, AI technology, and Data Platform, connecting signals and data through TRUE's network to transmit commands from patients' brains to robotic devices or prosthetics for precise movement resembling natural limbs.

Neuro AI Tech has been developed to benefit Thai people and society across four dimensions: 1) Patients receive faster and more accurate care and rehabilitation, boosting motivation for health recovery and enabling near-normal daily life resumption; 2) Medical personnel can analyze brain function data to customize treatment for individual patients, reducing care and therapy burdens and enabling doctors to focus fully on complex diagnostics; 3) Hospitals can expand patient care and services at scale while maintaining nursing care quality standards; and 4) Driving Thailand's public health system forward, establishing new standards for rehabilitation and functional recovery, equipping medical professionals with tools to advance specialized expertise for optimal treatment outcomes.

Akracha Panjvinin, Head of TRUE Corporation's Research and Innovation Center, stated: "This collaboration with OYMotion reflects TRUE Corporation's commitment as Thailand's leading telecom-technology company to continuously create innovation, believing that powerful technology is technology that creates positive value and tangibly improves people's quality of life. Through this collaboration, TRUE Corporation's Research and Innovation Center has built an innovation ecosystem integrating Thailand's leading medical institutions and medical personnel expertise with OYMotion's expertise, Neuro AI technology, and digital infrastructure to serve patients."