At 12:30 p.m. on May 2, 2025, Ms. Parichat, 27, a barista, filed a complaint with the Facebook community page "Sai Haem Tong Rod" (Thai Silk Must Survive) seeking help after being duped by a foreign con artist who tricked her into lending her iPhone 17 and skipped out on a meal bill, causing tens of thousands of baht in damages. The "borrow then flee" tactic occurred in the Thonglor neighborhood.

Ms. Parichat recounted that the incident happened on April 18 at a restaurant in Thonglor. A light-skinned Asian male foreigner arrived at 12:20 p.m., ordered food normally like any other customer, and stayed until nearly 3:00 p.m. At 3:10 p.m., the man approached her at the counter claiming he had forgotten his phone and asked to borrow hers to call a friend. Trusting him since he appeared to be a regular who had been sitting in the shop for hours, she agreed.

The scammer pretended to make a call and returned the phone initially. Shortly after, another call came through, so he requested to borrow it again. This time, he wandered around the shop looking for an opportunity. When she wasn't paying attention, he bolted out the back door and disappeared with the iPhone 17, leaving behind an unpaid food bill of 1,463 baht.

After the incident, the victim filed a report at Thonglor Police Station with CCTV footage evidence. Investigators discovered the perpetrator is a Mongolian male approximately 40 years old with a criminal history including:

Previous theft cases: Multiple incidents across Bangkok Prior arrest: Apprehended by Immigration Police and Huai Khwang Police on June 9, 2024 Visa overstay: Records show he has been overstaying for more than 2 years, making him an illegal resident

Ms. Parichat expressed frustration, saying that when she searched online, she found news reports that he had been arrested in mid-2024. She questioned why he was released and able to commit the same crime again, and how Thai law could do nothing about someone with an expired 2-year-old visa.

Nirun Keakhaew, co-founder of the Sai Haem Tong Rod Facebook page, stated this is a serious social threat because the criminal shows no fear of Thai law. He announced they would contact the commander of Thonglor Police Station to expedite the investigation and arrest for quick prosecution.

Additionally, they will request the Immigration Bureau investigate why a person with an expired visa and pending charges remains in the country, calling for his deportation and blacklisting to prevent future harm to Thai citizens. The community has also warned the public and business owners not to trust strangers requesting to borrow valuable items, even if they appear to be regular customers.

In a fiercely competitive wellness service industry, Jasmine Spa stands firm as a leading health-focused spa with over twenty years of experience. With meticulous service standards reflecting founder Somolwan Aswasitthawar's clear vision, the spa elevates the very definition of what a spa should be—transforming it from a mere relaxation venue into a true destination of trust and quality.

A Vision of Creation

Over more than two decades, Jasmine Spa has never ceased evolving, driven by a commitment to deliver exceptional wellness experiences to every client. Every service is meticulously designed, from intensive therapist training to ensure expert proficiency, to the creation of a luxurious, peaceful atmosphere that fosters deep relaxation. The goal has always been to provide the most perfect experience possible for all guests.

Beginnings and Inspiration: From Illness to Healing with Heart

Somolwan shares that her inspiration came directly from personal experience. She faced severe accumulated stress from work, resulting in physical exhaustion, tight tendons, and lost flexibility from head to toe. This led her to explore and experience spa services at various locations, ultimately developing a profound love and passion for the business. However, when she first opened her business, she discovered it was far from easy.

"The beginning lacked preparation in every aspect—location, venue, and personnel were all inadequate," she reflects. "Yet the word 'discouragement' was never part of my vocabulary, because true failure only comes with closing the business. I devoted all my physical and mental energy to nurture this venture like perfecting a recipe without flaw. These very challenges became the driving force to overcome every obstacle, eventually becoming the respected spa it is today."

Standards and Quality Certification: Utmost Pride

Jasmine Spa holds important spa business certifications confirming high-quality, reliable service and commitment to international standards, including:

• Health Spa Business License from the Ministry of Public Health • Health Facility Standards Certificate (Spa Standard) • Bangkok Certificate: Quality recognition at "Excellent" level with an award trophy representing the highest pride

These certifications and honors not only confirm business legitimacy but also symbolize the trust clients can confidently place in the service.

Sustained Success: A Strong Team

Today, Jasmine Spa is recognized as one of the leading five-star spas in the Rama III area. This success stems from an excellent team—from skilled management to expert therapists with outstanding massage and aromatherapy skills, all gentle, warm, and continuously developing their craft to provide the finest health-focused spa experience in the neighborhood.

From Beginning to Present: Guaranteed by Commitment

Despite more than twenty years passing, the mission remains unchanged. Many clients have used the spa continuously from day one until now, a testament to the team's dedication and excellence.

Lottery players are celebrating after the two-digit winning number 43 matched precisely with predictions shared by the popular Potato band through their music video 'Chaotic Life.' Following the Government Lottery Office's announcement for the May 2, 2569 draw—which included three-digit front prizes 267 and 318, three-digit back prizes 065 and 153, two-digit back prize 43, and first prize 536077—the Potato fan page posted that the lucky numbers were embedded in their latest music video. Upon verification, timestamps 10:43 and 11:43 in the music video corresponded exactly with the winning two-digit number 43, sparking excitement across the lottery community.

On May 2, 2025, the Royal Gazette website published an announcement from the House of Representatives regarding the advancement of the next candidate on the party list to fill a vacant parliamentary seat for the Pheu Thai party, dated May 1. The announcement states that Suriya Chungrungjit, the third-ranked Pheu Thai list MP, submitted his resignation from the House of Representatives effective April 29, 2025. As a result, Ms. Kattiya Sawatdiphol, who was ranked 17th on the party list, has been promoted to fill the vacant parliamentary seat.

The Finance Ministry has revealed that net government revenue collection during the first half of fiscal year 2569 (October 2568 to March 2569) totaled 1,243,788 million baht, exceeding the budgeted estimate by 7,472 million baht—0.6% above target—and surpassing the same period last year by 44,138 million baht, a 3.7% increase.

The revenue growth stems from three main sources: First, carried-over revenue from the previous year and dividend payments exceeded forecasts due to improved performance by certain state enterprises. State enterprises remitted 96,192 million baht in revenue, up 17,138 million baht (21.7%) from the previous year and 12,347 million baht above target (0.7% over). Other agencies contributed 98,931 million baht, up 4,090 million baht (4.3%) year-on-year and exceeding their target by 12,984 million baht (15.1%).

Second, the government's bond sales surplus from deficit-financing borrowing of 646,129 million baht increased by 17,376 million baht (2.8%) compared to last year.

Third, value-added tax collection across three revenue departments—the Revenue Department, Excise Department, and Customs Department—totaled 1,334,526 million baht, up 45,948 million baht (3.6%) from the previous year and exceeding the target by 8,736 million baht (0.7%). The Revenue Department collected 992,095 million baht (up 2.7%, 0.8% above target), the Excise Department collected 285,817 million baht (up 7.9%, 2.0% above target), and the Customs Department collected 56,614 million baht (down 1.3%, 7.2% below target). Tax refunds by the Revenue Department reached 224,789 million baht, exceeding forecasts by 23,674 million baht (11.8% higher) due to accelerated corporate income tax refund processing to improve business liquidity.

Regarding fiscal position, government revenue deposits totaled 1,242,578 million baht in the first half, up 49,529 million baht (4.2%) year-on-year, while budget expenditures reached 2,282,548 million baht, up 168,493 million baht (8%) from the previous period. This resulted in cash reserves of 240,647 million baht as of March 2569, representing an increase of 25,281 million baht (11.7%) compared to the same period last year.

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.