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Suphamas Lays Wreath Commemorating 34 Years of May Democracy Uprising, Affirms Government Listens to Differing Views Without Violence

Thailand's government honored the 34th anniversary of the 1992 May democracy uprising on Saturday, with a minister affirming the administration's commitment to handling dissent through peaceful dialogue rather than violence.

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At 9:30 AM on May 17, 2025, at Santirat Park's May Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Road, Suphamas Isarabhakdi, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, represented the government at the wreath-laying and memorial ceremony for the May 1992 democracy uprising heroes on the occasion of its 34th anniversary. The ceremony was attended by Bangkok Governor Chatchachati Sithiphan, May Democracy Foundation Chair Prinyada Thevanimit, and political party representatives.

Suphamas stated that the government is honored to participate in commemorating the 34-year anniversary of the 1992 May uprising, a significant event in Thai political history reflecting the immense power of the people. The May 1992 events demonstrated the people's determination to uphold justice and drive democratic governance that respects public voice. Despite over three decades passing, the significance of these events remains meaningful for developing Thai democracy.

Suphamas noted that differing opinions are consistent with democratic principles, but the important thing is seeking common solutions peacefully based on reason and mutual understanding. The government is committed to administering the country on a non-violence principle, emphasizing dialogue for reconciliation and opening space for all sectors to participate in solving national problems together.

The May events serve as a reminder for everyone to maintain peace, respect differing views, and build a fair and strong democratic society for future generations. She expressed condolences to all heroes lost and sent sympathy to their families and all affected, hoping their sacrifice inspires Thai society to continue on democracy's path.

Prinyada stated that 34 years have passed since the May 1992 uprising, and the exact death toll remains unknown, though 44 bodies were reported at hospitals with over 500 people still missing—possibly exceeding the October 14 event's approximately 70 deaths. He emphasized that the May 17 commemorations are not merely remembrances but lessons that differing opinions should not lead to losses or government suppression.

Prinyada expressed disappointment that despite the 1997 Constitution being a "people's constitution," two subsequent coups in 2006 and 2014 undermined it. He stated that a referendum on February 8, 2025 showed over 65% support for a new constitution replacing the one imposed after the 2014 coup, and he called upon everyone to imagine a government with public participation.

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Nida Poll Results: Parents Urge Education Minister to Address Educational Inequality—Students Study Hard but Can't Apply Learning in Real Life

A Nida Poll survey of 1,310 Thais found that over one-third lack confidence in the education system's ability to secure children's futures, with parents citing quality inequality and students' inability to apply classroom learning to real l

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The Nida Poll opinion survey center at the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida), in partnership with the Thailand Education Partnership (TEP), released findings from a survey titled 'New Semester 2025 Hopes: Voices Reaching the Education Minister on the Mission to Reduce Inequality.' The survey was conducted from April 30 to May 5, 2025, among 1,310 respondents aged 18 and over from all regions, education levels, professions, and income brackets across Thailand, addressing public opinion on solving Thailand's education problems.

When asked about public confidence in the current Thai education system's ability to create a good and secure future for children, the results showed:

- 41.45% indicated fairly confident - 29.77% indicated not very confident - 17.25% indicated very confident (such as believing schools currently care for and teach children well) - 11.53% indicated not confident at all (such as relying on tutoring or struggling independently)

Regarding public opinion on whether schools and current teaching methods can develop Thai children to think critically, work effectively, and function in the modern world:

- 46.41% indicated fairly good - 33.89% indicated not very good (such as emphasis on memorization that cannot be applied to actual work) - 10.99% indicated very good (such as graduates being ready to work and function in life) - 8.40% indicated not at all (such as the current system not meeting modern world demands) - 0.31% indicated unsure/uncertain/uninterested

Regarding issues the government must urgently fix to ease parents' and children's suffering:

- 35.04% cited quality inequality (nearby schools lack the quality of renowned city schools) - 24.50% cited children studying hard but unable to apply learning in daily life - 23.59% cited student safety and mental health in schools (such as bullying, drugs, stress) - 15.95% cited excessive teacher workloads leaving no time for proper teaching or student care - 0.69% indicated unsure/uncertain/uninterested - 0.23% cited other issues including free education with no hidden educational costs

Regarding what the public wants the Education Minister to urgently implement within one year:

- 35.42% want genuinely free education with no hidden costs - 13.51% want elimination of redundant programs and reduced teacher paperwork - 12.29% want curriculum revision based on competencies preparing children for technology-driven world - 9.08% want education budget allocation based on regional needs, especially small and remote schools - 8.70% want establishment of Human Capital Superboard linking education to labor market demands with employment and income for youth - 7.79% want student assessment based on outcomes, not grades - 4.58% want the 'One District One Education' (ODOS) fund truly extended to all districts - 4.20% want zero school dropouts (Thailand Zero Dropout) - 1.91% want reducing teacher burden for school meal arrangements

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BOI Approves Three Major PCB Manufacturers' Phase 2 Expansion Worth 22 Billion Baht

Three major PCB manufacturers will invest over 22 billion baht in phase 2 expansions across Thailand, creating 5,000 jobs and bolstering the country's position as a global electronics hub.

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The Board of Investment has approved additional investment incentives for phase 2 expansion by three world-class PCB manufacturers totaling over 22 billion baht. Napat Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment, announced that a subcommittee approved the applications for additional investment promotion from leading global PCB manufacturers in phase 2.

Following the first phase investment of over 35 billion baht, these expansion projects will strengthen Thailand's position as a regional hub for advanced electronics and digital industries. The phase 2 projects are expected to create over 5,000 additional Thai jobs, adding to the 7,000 positions created in phase one, supporting the rapid growth of future technology industries including AI servers for data centers, high-speed telecommunications systems, and smart electronic devices.

The three companies include Compeq Technology, a China-based global PCB manufacturer for modern electronics like laptops, smartphones, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and IoT devices, investing an additional 9.17 billion baht in a facility at Asia Industrial Park (Suvarnabhumi) in Samut Prakan, building on its initial 13 billion baht phase one investment.

Multi-Fineline Electronics, a subsidiary of China's Dongshan Precision (DSBJ), manufactures multilayer and flexible PCBs for major technology clients including Apple, META, Microsoft, and Tesla, investing an additional 5.8 billion baht at Rojana Industrial Park in Chonburi.

Gold Circuit Electronics, a Taiwan-based PCB manufacturer supporting high-density component assembly, is investing an additional 7.23 billion baht at Industrial Zone 304 in Prachuap Khiri Khan, following its initial 8 billion baht phase one investment.

Over the past three years (2023-2025), 222 PCB and PCB material manufacturers submitted investment promotion applications worth a combined 320.078 billion baht, primarily from Chinese, Taiwanese, Hong Kong, and Japanese investors. Thailand has now risen to become ASEAN's leading PCB manufacturer and the world's fifth-largest.

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Police

Charges Filed Against Railroad Crossing Operator Following Train-Bus Collision That Killed 8

Police charged the railway gate operator with negligence after a train collided with bus route 206 near Suvarnabhumi Airport, killing eight people and injuring several others.

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Police have filed charges of negligence resulting in death and serious injury against the railroad crossing operator involved in the train-bus collision on Route 206 near Suvarnabhumi Airport's Airport Link station that killed 8 people and injured many others. The investigation began on May 17, 2569, with police securing damaged vehicles and motorcycles at a nearby parking area for evidence examination, while the bus remains near the accident site and the train's engine has been moved to the Makkasan rail depot. The crossing operator was interrogated starting the previous evening and has since been released without bail pending further investigation, with police indicating that additional charges may be filed once evidence collection is complete; authorities are also emphasizing their concern for the victims and those injured in the incident.

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Prominent Lawyer Drives Car With Bar Association Logo, Hits Motorcycle Rider, Crashes Into Power Pole, Refuses Breathalyzer Test

A lawyer driving a car bearing the bar association logo hit a motorcycle in Udon Thani Province on May 16, injuring the rider, before refusing a breathalyzer test despite appearing intoxicated at the scene.

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On May 16 at approximately 9:15 p.m., emergency services in Udon Thani Province responded to a collision between a car, motorcycle, and power pole behind Rachini Girls School on Sri Chom Chuen Road. At the scene, responders found a Honda sedan bearing the bar association logo with frontal damage, and a Honda motorcycle severely damaged and lodged against a tree and school fence. The motorcycle rider, 42-year-old Manit, suffered minor injuries. The car driver, identified as lawyer Priecha (surname withheld), was observed appearing intoxicated—unsteady on his feet, slurring his words, and swaying. When questioned about drinking, Priecha insisted he was not drunk, claiming he cannot practice law while intoxicated and that he maintains professional ethics. He acknowledged attending a social gathering but denied it was a regular habit. Police officer Adulchai Khaokham requested an initial breathalyzer test, which Priecha refused, stating "I've cooperated this much, will you still dare do that? This car has no insurance. Don't force me." The officer explained that refusal would be documented as evidence and reported to the Udon Thani Bar Association. Priecha accused rescue workers and police of exceeding their authority and made threats, saying "many people will meet in court soon." The motorcycle rider stated he was waiting for a job when the sedan suddenly struck him at high speed, throwing him onto the sidewalk. He suffered minor injuries to his waist and left leg. The investigation is ongoing.

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Buddhist Monk from Khon Kaen Wins 12 Million Baht First Prize Lottery, Crowds Celebrate on Social Media

A Buddhist monk from Khon Kaen won 12 million baht in Thailand's government lottery drawing, sparking celebrations on social media as residents and online users congratulated Phra Kru Amnuay on his windfall.

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A Buddhist monk from Khon Kaen has become the talk of social media after winning the first prize in the government lottery drawing on May 16, 2569 (2026). Phra Kru Amnuay from Wat Pa Nong Du Thamaram in Waeng Noi District is pictured beaming with joy while holding two lottery tickets numbered 107387, each winning 12 million baht for a combined prize of 12 million baht.

The news has brought happiness to residents of Khon Kaen and countless others online, who have been offering their congratulations and blessings. Many have expressed their admiration for the monk's good fortune, while others have jokingly expressed hope that they might be next to win the first prize in an upcoming drawing.

According to initial reports, Phra Kru Amnuay has already filed the lottery tickets at Waeng Noi Police Station as required, amid an atmosphere of celebration from both the public and social media users who have joined in extending their congratulations.

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Community

4 Zodiac Signs Break Free: Life Unlocks as Fortune Shifts Dramatically with Multiple Income Opportunities

Cancer, Dragon, Sagittarius, and Aries zodiac signs face a transformative period with clearing obstacles and emerging opportunities including financial windfalls, new jobs, and multiple income sources, according to astrologer predictions.

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Four zodiac signs—Cancer, Dragon, Sagittarius, and Aries—are entering a transformative period where obstacles are clearing and new opportunities are emerging. According to astrologer Maw Kaek Dol Bandal, natives of these signs can expect good news, financial windfalls, new jobs, and fresh opportunities, with increased support from those around them. This is a time when past problems are finally resolving, lost opportunities are returning, and both financial and career prospects are particularly strong with income potential coming from multiple directions.

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Golf Pichaya Opens House of the Future, Ranked #1 Among 7 Most Beautiful and Modern Homes

TV personality Golf Pichaya showcases her futuristic home, ranked the most beautiful among seven modern residences, with construction costs reaching 25 million baht on Channel 3's 'Tee Tai Krua.

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Television programming highlights include Golf Pichaya revealing her futuristic home ranked #1 among 7 most beautiful and innovative residences, with construction costs escalating from 10 million to 25 million baht, airing on 'Tee Tai Krua' at 2:15 p.m. on Channel 3. Channel 7 features 'Mitruk Thawai Thai' exploring a renowned fragrant coconut farm in Ratchaburi province at 12:50 p.m., followed by 'Sai Sueb Chao Ban' warning about common scam packaging jobs at 2:00 p.m. True4You airs 'Wai Paeng Nak Leng Kha Sang' at 9:00 p.m., a film exploring teenage issues through action and drama. Amarin TV presents the series 'One Year' at 10:45 p.m., depicting relationship complexities and childhood memories resurface. GMM25 broadcasts 'Lull Mai Chop Wine' at 8:30 p.m., a romantic series about friends with benefits navigating complicated feelings when a third party enters the picture.

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Tragic: Husband and Wife Killed in Motorcycle Accident, Found Embracing After Being Hit by Truck

A Myanmar couple died when their motorcycle skidded on sand and fell into the path of a container truck on a Bangkok-area road; the driver fled the scene, and police are pursuing charges.

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In a heartbreaking incident, a married couple from Myanmar died when their motorcycle lost traction on loose sand, causing them to crash directly into the path of a container truck. The accident occurred on May 16 on Phanvee Road near Ban Thong Khung School in Khlong Dan Subdistrict, Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan Province.

The deceased have been identified as Sin Win, 47, and Piu Piu Win, 55. Investigators found the wife's body with her arms wrapped around her husband, both with their heads crushed under their helmets. A Honda Wave motorcycle with Bangkok license plates was found overturned at the scene.

According to Pol. Lt. Polchai Kumkhuntod of Khlong Dan Police Station, investigators discovered significant sand debris on the road surface, which contributed to the motorcycle's loss of traction. CCTV footage from 6:30 p.m. on May 16 captured the moment the couple's motorcycle skidded on sand while braking to follow another motorcycle that was slowing to turn into a soi. The couple lost control and fell to the right, directly into the path of the container truck behind them. The truck's rear wheel struck both riders fatally before the driver accelerated and fled the scene toward the Khlong Dan intersection.

Police are tracking the truck's route through additional CCTV cameras approximately one kilometer from the incident site and working to identify the vehicle's license plate. Authorities are pursuing the truck driver for questioning and will proceed with legal charges. The victims' bodies have been sent to Samut Prakan Institute of Forensic Medicine for detailed autopsy examination.

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Today's Weather: Meteorological Department Names 40 Provinces, Issues Monsoon Alert for Heavy Rainfall

Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall across 40 provinces through May 18, with the southwestern monsoon bringing dangerous conditions to the western coast and upper Andaman Sea. Flash floods and rough se

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On May 17, 2569, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, with heavy rain in some areas and very heavy rainfall in parts of the western coast in the south due to a moderately strong southwest monsoon system affecting the upper Andaman Sea. The public is urged to be cautious of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water that could trigger flash floods and flash flooding, especially in foothill areas near water drainage routes and low-lying regions. People should also monitor their health during this weather period. The upper Andaman Sea will experience moderate to strong winds with waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters during thunderstorms, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will have waves of 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters during storms. Boats in these areas should navigate with caution and avoid thunderstorm zones, with small boats in the upper Andaman area advised to stay ashore. Northern region: 40 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in Tak, Kamphaengphet, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces; lows 23-26°C, highs 34-37°C. Northeastern region: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani; lows 24-27°C, highs 33-36°C. Central region: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon; lows 24-26°C, highs 35-38°C. Eastern region: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat; lows 25-29°C, highs 32-36°C; winds 15-35 kph. Southern East Coast: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy rain in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat; lows 23-26°C, highs 34-36°C; winds 15-35 kph; waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Southern West Coast: 60 percent thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, and Trang; lows 23-26°C, highs 30-34°C; from Phang Nga northward: winds 20-40 kph with waves 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters during storms; from Phuket southward: winds 15-35 kph with waves 1-2 meters.

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Fuel Prices Today, May 17, 2026: What Are Prices at Different Pumps? Update from 5 Service Stations

Fuel prices across major Thai service stations on May 17 remain relatively stable, with Gasohol 95 ranging from 44.05 to 44.55 baht per liter and diesel holding steady at 41.45 baht per liter across PTT, Bangchak, Shell, PT, and Caltex.

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On May 17, 2026, the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Ministry of Energy reported current fuel prices across five major service stations: PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell.

PTT Station (May 17, 2026): - Gasohol 95: 44.05 baht/liter - Gasohol E20: 37.05 baht/liter - Gasohol E85: 32.99 baht/liter - Gasohol 91: 43.68 baht/liter - Gasohol 95 Premium: 51.54 baht/liter - Benzene 95: 53.64 baht/liter - Diesel: 41.45 baht/liter - Diesel B20: 34.45 baht/liter - Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

Bangchak Station (May 17, 2026): - Gasohol 95: 44.05 baht/liter - Gasohol E20: 37.05 baht/liter - Gasohol E85: 32.99 baht/liter - Gasohol 91: 43.68 baht/liter - Gasohol 95 Premium: 55.09 baht/liter - Diesel: 41.45 baht/liter - Diesel B20: 34.45 baht/liter - Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

PT Station (May 17, 2026): - Gasohol 95: 44.05 baht/liter - Gasohol E20: 37.05 baht/liter - Gasohol 91: 43.68 baht/liter - Benzene 95: 54.14 baht/liter - Diesel: 41.45 baht/liter - Diesel B20: 34.45 baht/liter

Shell Station (May 17, 2026): - Gasohol 95: 44.55 baht/liter - Gasohol E20: 37.55 baht/liter - Gasohol 91: 44.18 baht/liter - Gasohol 95 Premium: 49.84 baht/liter - Diesel: 41.45 baht/liter - Diesel Premium: 49.84 baht/liter

Caltex Station (May 17, 2026): - Gasohol 95: 44.05 baht/liter - Gasohol E20: 37.05 baht/liter - Gasohol 91: 43.68 baht/liter - Benzene 95: 55.06 baht/liter - Diesel: 41.45 baht/liter - Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

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