On May 11, 2025, Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group) has been ranked in the top 5%, placing second globally in the Industrial Conglomerates sector in The Sustainability Yearbook 2026, based on S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment with a score of 82 out of 100 points. This marks the fifth consecutive year the group has received international recognition for sustainable business practices.

The 2026 assessment included over 9,200 companies worldwide, with only 848 selected for inclusion in the Sustainability Yearbook, including 48 leading Thai companies, reflecting the intense evaluation criteria and high level of competition. Among the Industrial Conglomerates category with 95 participating organizations globally, only five companies achieved the highest scores: Keppel from Singapore, CP Group from Thailand, SK Inc from South Korea, Doosan Corporation from South Korea, and Metlen Energy & Metal from Greece.

Robert Dornau, Head of Corporate Solutions & Engagement at S&P Global Energy, explained that organizations scoring above 80 points demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability, consistent achievement of set targets, and effective management of business risks and controversies. Organizations scoring between 60-80 points show clearer disclosure and sustainability targets, while those below 60 points are typically in the policy development and initial systematic data collection phases. Current sustainability assessment trends increasingly emphasize emerging issues including AI governance, biodiversity, and supply chain management as critical factors reflecting organizations' long-term sustainable business potential.

Dr. Theeraphol Thawaithamnukkul, Executive Chair of Corporate Sustainability and Strategic Development at CP Group, stated that this achievement reflects the group's continuous and tangible sustainability initiatives, integrating environmental, social, and governance concepts into corporate strategy, risk management, and long-term investment decisions. "CP Group views sustainability as central to long-term business operations, not merely a supplementary activity, but a comprehensive management framework spanning corporate policy, technology, operations, and governance—all of which impact stakeholder and global investor confidence," he said.

Beyond the corporate group level, CP Group subsidiaries also achieved leading rankings in their respective sectors: True Corporation ranked in the top 1% of Telecommunication Services (ranked 2nd with 95 out of 100 points), while CP ALL and CP AXTRA placed in the top 5% of Food & Staples Retailing (ranked 2nd with 88 out of 100 points), and Charoen Pokphand Foods ranked in the top 10% of Food Products (ranked 3rd with 83 out of 100 points). These results reflect CP Group's comprehensive sustainability performance across diverse business sectors.

Modern R&B artist Jenevieve, beloved by teenagers, continues the impressive success of her CRYSALIS album by releasing CRYSALIS (CODA), a deluxe album version featuring the new track "Hvnly" - a remix of "Hvn High" - with JIHYO, the main vocalist and leader of the renowned K-pop group TWICE. The collaboration adds an extra layer of tenderness to the song.

Besides "Hvnly" featuring JIHYO, the CRYSALIS (CODA) album includes "Waiting Room" (feat. Jordan Ward) and "Flight Risqué" (feat. Freddie Gibbs & SALIMATA), along with collaborations with Tkay Maidza and Lous and The Yakuza.

Jenevieve recently concluded her European leg of The CRYSALIS Tour – Worldwide to tremendous acclaim, with sold-out shows in major cities including Paris, London, and Amsterdam. She continues her Asian dates starting May 14, with performances in Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, Manila, and Bangkok, Thailand, before headlining shows in Australia and New Zealand for the first time.

The CRYSALIS album marks a significant milestone in Jenevieve's rise to international stardom. She has earned praise from major outlets including NPR, Billboard, VIBE, and The FADER. Her standout track "Head Over Heels" reached number 1 on R&B radio and entered the Top 5 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, marking her highest-charting song to date. She was also selected as an iHeartRadio Music Awards "On The Verge" artist and received a Best New Artist (R&B) nomination. These achievements build on the success of her previous hit "Baby Powder," which surpassed 175 million streams globally.

Fans are invited to experience Jenevieve live at JENEVIEVE THE CRYSALIS TOUR – WORLDWIDE in Bangkok on June 2 at Siam Square Mitrtown Hall.

At 10 a.m. on May 14, 2025, Virot, 53, from Salui Subdistrict in Tha Sae District, Chumphon Province—the brother of the deceased Serem (Kuay)—along with relatives and Amornrat Junkrajchai, a representative of Luang Pho Proong's disciples' association, filed a formal complaint with Phra Khru Bundit Thammatada, acting provincial Buddhist abbot, at Koh Kaew Dusit Yarnrangsaritsdi Temple in Wang Phai Subdistrict. The complaint detailed an incident from May 12, 2025, at Tham Phru Takian Temple's funeral pavilion, where the host had invited 15 monks from Tham Phru Takian Temple and 10 monks from Khao Chedi Temple in Patiu District—25 monks total—to chant funeral rites. However, the abbot of Tham Phru Takian Temple refused to allow the Khao Chedi monks to sit on the designated platform, claiming it was "temple policy." This caused significant displeasure among the family and community members, as both temples are disciples of the late Luang Pho Proong Chotigo, a renowned southern Thai monk.

The complaint raised five key questions to the Chumphon Provincial Buddhist Council: whether Buddhist teachings prohibit monks from chanting funeral rites together; what teachings the abbot violated; how the council would resolve the issue; what punishment the abbot would face if he violated Buddha's teachings; and a request to transfer the abbot and appoint neutral clergy to replace him, given that the community had helped establish Tham Phru Takian Temple alongside Luang Pho Proong.

Phra Khru Bundit Thammatada responded that he was awaiting factual reports from the monastic hierarchy before considering solutions, emphasizing that "temples and communities must depend on each other."

The complainants subsequently filed an additional complaint at the Chumphon Provincial Buddhist Affairs Office, where director Busra Kaowchaturad received them personally. She stated she would coordinate with the Tham Phru Takian Temple abbot to clarify the facts and rationale behind the policy to resolve the community dispute.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed confidence that he will continue to manage the Reds in the upcoming season, while bringing positive news that Mohamed Salah is fit enough to feature in the away match against Aston Villa. Slot's future at Liverpool remains uncertain following a disappointing campaign where the team failed to win any major trophies and is still fighting for a UEFA Champions League spot for next season. Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League trip to Aston Villa on May 15, the 47-year-old manager addressed his future, expressing confidence that he will lead the club next season. "I have every reason to believe that I will be Liverpool's manager next season," Slot said. "Plans for next season have already been laid out. Negotiations between the club and new players are underway, and I'm involved in that." The manager also confirmed that Mohamed Salah will be available for some minutes in the upcoming match after suffering an injury in late April. "Mo will be ready to play tomorrow, but only for a few minutes. Hopefully he can get some minutes. Ibou Konate is fine; he's been training with us. Alisson Becker is training with us again. We'll see tomorrow if he's ready to play or needs another week. Florian Wirtz has a stomach infection and is on antibiotics. We'll see if he's ready for tomorrow."

A heartwarming yet sorrowful story that has sparked considerable discussion online: Siti Sumanah, a 57-year-old single mother from Central Java, Indonesia, made the difficult decision to sell her own home to fund her eldest daughter's wedding, leaving her now living in a small riverside shack with her younger child.

Local media reports that Siti has been living in a modest 3×4 meter shelter with an asbestos roof and canvas walls for several months after selling her previous home to raise wedding funds for her eldest daughter.

Siti revealed that she had almost no time to prepare because the groom's family suddenly accelerated the wedding timeline to just one month away, forcing her to raise the necessary funds within an extremely tight deadline.

Siti's husband suffered from a cerebral vascular disease before passing away last year. Previously, her husband's illness left him unable to work, forcing Siti to become the sole breadwinner for the family. He passed away in November of the previous year, further deteriorating the family's financial situation.

Additionally, one of her children was forced to drop out of school in middle grade two years ago due to family financial hardship. The child had to help their mother work at a satay food stall but was later laid off.

Currently, Siti earns a living by selling small food and beverages in front of her riverside shelter.

After the story went viral on social media, it garnered sympathy from countless netizens. Eventually, local authorities in the Kudus district became aware of the situation and sent officials to investigate the family's living conditions.

Officials provided essential items including rice, bedding, and blankets to the family and announced they would provide educational support for her children to enable them to return to school.

The authorities also plan to help build a new house for Siti's family, though they must first evaluate the suitability of the riverside area where the family currently resides before proceeding further.

A 61-year-old Swedish national named Jimmy, along with his 58-year-old Thai wife Kalya, filed a complaint on May 14, 2569 through the "Lanta Sai Yai Tong Rawd" Facebook page after being attacked by his brother-in-law Surapol with a machete, resulting in serious head injuries. The incident occurred on March 28 in Khukhan District, Sisaket Province.

The conflict began when Jimmy accidentally ran over three chicks while driving to a garden, failing to notice them on the road. After the chick carcasses were found placed in the house, Surapol waited outside with a machete that evening, attempting to attack Jimmy while he was in his car. Despite relatives attempting to intervene and Jimmy getting out of the car to attempt negotiation and reconciliation, Surapol struck him in the back of the head, causing a severe laceration requiring over 21 stitches. Jimmy was hospitalized for more than a week.

Kalya believes the chicks were merely a pretext, and that the real cause stems from accumulated tensions between the two families over longstanding disputes, including a previous incident involving dogs. Although village elders previously resolved that matter, tensions remained. Surapol claims Jimmy threatened to beat him with a stick first, forcing him to use the machete in self-defense.

Khukhan Police have charged Surapol with "attempted murder" and are gathering evidence for prosecution. Jimmy remains uncompensated and suffers from neurological problems, poor memory, partial leg paralysis, and severe anxiety, as the perpetrator still lives directly across from him and the case remains unresolved.

Ekapon Luang Prasert, founder of the "Lanta Sai Yai Tong Rawd" page, stated that the incident is deeply troubling, expressing sympathy for the foreigner victim who had no intention of hitting the chicks. He emphasized that a machete attack on a public road was unjustified and believes the case has clear evidence. He pledged to coordinate with local police and the Ministry of Justice to seek witness protection and compensation for the victim, while arranging a lawyer from the page to follow the case. He assured all foreign residents that Thai law provides equal protection for both Thai and foreign nationals.