Food waste can generate value, according to the Thai Business Management Association, which views it not merely as waste reduction but as transforming surplus into new income. In every food industry production process, what many consider "food waste" can comprise up to half of all raw materials, yet it is rarely fully utilized.

The TMA Agri-Food Community, under the Thai Business Management Association (TMA), recognized hidden opportunities and organized the Agri-Food Forward Meetup #2: Waste to Value through Powder Engineering to explore the potential of excess resources from production processes. Rather than viewing these as mere disposal burdens, they can be transformed into "new revenue sources" if the right technology and perspective are applied. Tri Rat Tuksoskul, Managing Director of T.S.K. Engineering Company and founder of Powder Technical Center ASEAN (PTC ASEAN), shared insights from over 20 years of experience developing industrial-scale production systems.

Currently, the food industry's waste-to-value approach reveals substantial untapped resources. By-products average 50%, with seafood processing industries producing 30-70% waste and fruit processing generating 50-60% waste from pomace and seeds. However, most of these by-products are currently used for low-value applications such as animal feed or fertilizer, despite significant potential for value-added development.

Powder Engineering technology plays a crucial role in transforming by-products into high-value items through converting both solids and liquids into powder form with particle design and spherical shapes, making them easy to dissolve, store longer, and ready for immediate use.

By-product challenges such as rapid spoilage, short shelf life, and difficult liquid waste treatment can be developed into diverse industrial applications including food, health, cosmetics, and advanced materials, increasing product quality several-fold. Real examples include fish bones—converted from cheap fish meal for animal feed into bio-calcium supplements for humans or natural hydroxyapatite for medical-grade bone implants and dental implants worth millions of baht per kilogram; agricultural waste or vegetable scraps—transformed into functional fiber or prebiotics for health supplements and beverages; eggshells—previously discarded as fertilizer or animal feed, now processed by extracting the inner membrane containing collagen and protein related to joints and skin, spray-dried into powder, while the shell is roasted to produce bio-calcium for human supplements, calcium drinks, pharmaceuticals, drug carriers, and cosmetics; and tuna cooking water—formerly used as animal feed but now converted into flavor and concentrated nutrients through spray drying into ready-to-use powder or fish-flavoring compounds for animal feed.

Transforming by-products into higher-value goods (Waste to Value) not only reduces industrial waste but also opens new opportunities.

Greet Wrintra Opens Up About Illness from Overwork, Reveals Elevated Stress Hormones but Insists Mental Health is Fine – Heart Status Still Available, Wants to Remain a Rare Item

Most recently on May 18, Greet Wrintra attended a press conference launching the campaign "Extending Time for Fun, Extending Time for Friends" at Parade Building, 2nd Floor, Aree Football One Bangkok, updating his life during this period. Greet admitted that he has been taking better care of himself lately after working hard and exercising so much that he got insufficient rest, which made him unwell for several days, but his condition has improved now.

He revealed that he went for a health checkup and found his stress hormone levels were elevated from doing too many things in his daily life, so he is trying to balance himself by reducing strenuous activities, getting enough sleep, and reorganizing his schedule. He confirmed his mental health is fine and not worried about depression. Regarding his love life, nobody has come in yet, asking to remain a rare item for now.

On looking handsome and taking care of himself: "I'm taking better care of myself, but I'll say that a lot of people aren't feeling well right now. I personally haven't been feeling well either. You could say last week I worked a lot and also exercised. I want to say that taking care of yourself also requires rest. Health is important, and the weather has been changing too. I also haven't been feeling well for several days like others, but I'm better now."

What kind of illness? "At first I was a bit delirious, especially when I saw news about a new virus, I was scared too, but luckily after resting for two days I gradually got better. I had a slight fever and a bit of a stuffy nose."

How are you being more careful? "In my case, I still wear masks as much as I can. And I think sleeping well helps. Sleep a lot, don't overwork or over-exercise. Just do what feels right. I think that's enough self-care."

Did you previously say your hormones were damaged? "You could say I do a lot of things. It's not damaged to that extent, but I think it's better to get a health checkup. I went for a checkup and found my stress hormones were elevated. I compared it with my own behavior and it makes sense. Okay, sometimes I sleep well but some days I do too many activities, and my body gets stressed, my brain works hard, so that's part of why it's elevated. I need to balance myself better."

What things do you need to stop doing? "In my case, I don't do multiple activities each day that are overdone. Personally, I'm someone who plans things like finishing this task by this time, then going somewhere else. I like planning, so I need to give myself some flexibility."

Many people worry that high stress could lead to depression. How do you see it? "Personally, I see it as more about managing one's mind. If I had depression today, I don't think I'd reach that point for sure. But I think when you're doing a lot of things and using your brain for a lot, you just need to know yourself. I can tell others this, but I need to tell myself too. Just manage your life schedule well, then you won't stress, stress less, and rest more. Exercise in a balanced way."

Are you afraid of the word depression? "For me, I'm not afraid of depression. I'm more afraid of myself not wanting to rest much. My mental health is fine, but my physical health might not be that great right now. I'm recovering."

What about your heart? "My heart is strong. Nobody has come in. (Is it unclear?) Nobody yet. I want to be a rare item. Just joking. Right now I can't even manage myself, so I can't look after others. Once I take good care of myself, then I can care for others."

Has everyone from our generation gotten taken already? "I'm still struggling right now. My friends are all sold out. I'm congratulating them. I'm putting some likes out there. They're encouraging, which is nice. People ask me when, and I say whenever it happens, it happens."

Deputy National Police Chief Opens Orinthraj 26 Batch 11 Counter-Terrorism Curriculum to Develop High-Capacity Personnel

On May 18, 2026, at the Orinthraj 26 Counter-Terrorism Command of the Police Aviation Division on Rama Intra Road, the formal opening ceremony of the Orinthraj 26 Batch 11 counter-terrorism training curriculum took place. Police General Siam Boonserm, the National Police Chief, tasked Deputy Police General Charin Gopattana, the Deputy National Police Chief, to preside over the ceremony, alongside Police Lieutenant General Worawit Yanjinda, Police Major General Phitaksa Sutthikul, Police Major Atit Wongchanna, instructors, and all trainees.

The training curriculum commenced on May 11, 2026, with a total duration of 4 months. Of the 72 personnel selected, 65 trainees remain enrolled, as some did not meet the physical requirements necessary for this demanding program.

Deputy Police General Charin stated that the Orinthraj 26 counter-terrorism curriculum is a crucial program for developing the capabilities of Royal Thai Police personnel, enabling them to effectively manage crisis situations, prevent threats, and assist the public in various circumstances with high efficiency. He encouraged all trainees to remain dedicated, patient, and fully committed to their training to overcome all challenges and achieve their goals, while inspiring them to perform their duties honorably for the benefit of the public and nation.

The Orinthraj 26 counter-terrorism curriculum was established to develop personnel readiness across physical fitness, mental strength, tactics, and special operations to effectively handle terrorist incidents, violent situations, hostage-taking, and other critical scenarios that could impact public safety. The training emphasizes teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and decision-making under pressure, enabling graduates to apply their knowledge and experience in actual operations while contributing to national security and public confidence.

At 5 PM on May 18, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn and Assistant Transport Minister Siripong Angsakulkiattikul held a press conference to clarify facts regarding the May 16 train collision with a public bus (BMTA) at the Makkasan railway crossing, which resulted in eight deaths and 30 injuries. The conference was attended by Transport Ministry Permanent Secretary Chayatharm Phomsorn, Thai Railways (SRT) Acting Governor Anon Phothnim Daeng, Bangkok Mass Transit Organization (BMTA) Director Kittikarn Jomduang Jaruwarepalkul, and Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning Director Jiroj Suklaruttan.

Deputy PM Pipat expressed deep condolences to affected families and injury victims while announcing comprehensive compensation and safety enhancement measures to prevent future tragedies.

Compensation Measures: For fatalities, recipients receive initial compensation totaling 2,090,000 baht per person plus additional contributions: - BMTA: 1,750,000 baht total (1.5 million from insurance within 7 days, 50,000 baht from partner networks, and full funeral expenses) - SRT: 340,000 baht total (80,000 baht emergency aid and funeral expenses, plus 260,000 baht after heir verification) - Special contribution: 300,000 baht from the Human Rights Protection Department

For injured parties, BMTA covers medical expenses (80,000-1,000,000 baht with full payment of excess), provides 30,000 baht from partner networks and 20,000 baht from the accident fund. SRT provides 5,000 baht initial aid plus up to 50,000 baht additional compensation depending on injury severity (up to 100,000 baht for ICU cases). BMTA covers all property damage compensation and provides daily psychological support teams for injured persons until hospital discharge. The Prime Minister authorized additional funds from the Railway Transport Department and the Public Disaster Relief Fund as special assistance.

Minister Siripong confirmed the transport ministry will not shield wrongdoers, with prosecution divided into three areas: criminal charges against the train driver for gross negligence causing death; disciplinary action against both SRT and BMTA staff, including immediate suspension of negligent supervisors; and a new safety enhancement policy effective April 20, 2025, implementing aviation-standard safety measures, eliminating random drug testing in favor of 100% carpet-sweeping narcotics screening for all public transport drivers (SRT, BMTA, intercity buses), and requiring mandatory alcohol measurement before duty every day.

Real Madrid has confirmed that it will part ways with veteran right-back Dani Carvajal at the end of the current season, marking the conclusion of a 13-year relationship with the Spanish club. Carvajal joined Real Madrid's B team in 2010 before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, but after just one year at the German club, Real Madrid exercised its buyback option to bring him back. Since his return, Carvajal became a crucial figure in Real Madrid's trophy haul, helping the club win four La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, four Supercopa de España crowns, six UEFA Champions League titles, five UEFA Super Cups, and five FIFA Club World Cups. The 34-year-old defender's contract expires at the end of this season, and there have been no indications of an extension. On May 18, Real Madrid officially announced that Carvajal would be leaving the club after this season concludes.

A rescue volunteer nearly lost his life after attempting to assist a motorcycle accident victim, only to be shot at by an intoxicated police officer. Jirawatch Phanrangsi (nickname: Go), 41, head of the Pakho Subdistrict rescue unit in Kudjab District, Udon Thani, posted an account of the harrowing incident on Facebook. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on May 17, 2025, on a road between Ban Non Sung and Ban Nong Sang Prai in Pakho Subdistrict.

According to Jirawatch's account, a citizen reported a motorcycle accident. He and five team members arrived at the scene with rescue vehicles about one kilometer from the subdistrict office. Upon reaching the injured officer, Jirawatch went to check his condition and gently nudged him awake. The officer's phone and handgun had fallen nearby during the crash.

The officer suddenly lunged at Jirawatch, throwing a punch that narrowly missed his face. He then frantically searched for something, spotted his gun, and drew it from its holster. He cocked the weapon, aimed it at Jirawatch and the other rescue workers, and fired. Miraculously, the bullet missed. When he attempted to fire again, Jirawatch jumped over him and fled with his team and bystanders scattering in different directions.

Jirawatch ran to the rescue vehicle, drove approximately 400 meters to regroup his team, and called the duty officer to report the incident and the officer's location. Police were dispatched to the scene, confiscated the weapon, and conducted a preliminary interrogation. The officer claimed he had misunderstood the situation and mistaken Jirawatch's identity.

Jirawatch expressed his shock and fear, stating: "In all my years as a volunteer, I've only ever received thanks. To encounter something like this is truly terrifying. I've dedicated half my life to helping people and have assisted countless individuals while following proper procedures. Is this what I get?" The subdistrict administration is considering whether to file criminal charges against the officer.