Actor Ice Panuthat Premmaneenan revealed that the drama 'Hidden Beast' on Channel 3 features intense action sequences. Ice, who plays the lead character Taiga alongside actress Yam Matira Tantipresuit, shared details about his role and the challenges of filming.

On his character, Ice explained: "I play a young designer who is the son of a yakuza gang leader. The gang is called 'Fierce Beast.' There's conflict between members, and when the gang leader dies, my character seeks revenge to protect his father and maintain the gang's reputation."

Regarding the action, Ice stated: "The action is extremely intense—heavier than anything I've done before. I previously worked on 'Seize the Land,' which used guns, but this drama relies heavily on hand-to-hand combat and Japanese sword fighting. Using a katana is very difficult since I've never done it before, and the sword is very long. Fortunately, we have a fight choreographer with us at all times, and unlike other productions where a team member supervises, here we have a dedicated combat specialist."

Beyond action sequences, Ice noted the emotional complexity: "The challenge also involves hiding the character's love and emotions while using psychological tactics in confrontations."

When asked about romantic scenes, Ice revealed: "There are many love scenes, and they're the most intense I've ever filmed. Both characters are fighters by nature, but when love and understanding develop between them, it becomes very passionate and intense. I was nervous before the first intimate scene, but after that, Yam became quite open with me, which made working together easier."

On returning to long hair styling, Ice shared: "I really like this look. I feel it's a style people recognize me by. When I started out, I had long hair in 'Destiny of Love,' and I kept this style in 'Seize the Land.' But during the COVID period, I cut it short, and other companies wanted me to keep it short. Over the past year, I've grown it out again, and I feel much more like myself with more confidence."

Ice added that the long hair complements his current roles better and makes him feel more charming and confident at age 30. He mentioned he's willing to change his appearance if a role is interesting enough.

Regarding his cat hotel business in Pattaya, Ice confirmed: "It has been affected by the economy, but animal lovers are willing to pay for the best care for their pets. Despite the impact, we're still operating. I hope the economy and tourism improve to help the cat business as well."

On his involvement with the business, Ice stated: "I help manage it myself. I visit about once a week to assist my parents, who are the main operators. Sometimes I respond to customer messages myself. It's a small family business run with joy. The hotel is located in Pattaya—it's very accessible from Bangkok or just a short drive from Pattaya."

On May 17, 2025, police led by Pol. Col. Sarayut Saengthong, superintendent of Nakhon Luang Police Station, along with investigators and forensic officers, examined the body of a deceased man found in tall grass beside Highway 3063 between Bo Phong and Kok Mali intersection near a fertilizer plant in Khlong Sakhaek Subdistrict, Nakhon Luang District, Ayutthaya Province. The body was discovered in tall grass next to an irrigation canal, estimated to have been deceased for 3-4 days and emitting a strong odor throughout the area. Near the body, officers found a woman's fabric shoulder bag, a Buddhist amulet case, and an electrical plug set, which were collected as evidence.

Residents in the area had detected a foul smell for several days but could not locate its source. The smell intensified the following morning after wind and rain, prompting a local resident named Saeksak, 48, to investigate. He ventured into the tall grass and discovered the body, immediately alerting authorities.

The deceased was identified as Chan (surname withheld), 66 years old, known locally as Uncle Chan. He had been registered in the Nakhon Luang area for several years and worked as a day laborer. Local shop owner Voranuch, 59, revealed that Uncle Chan was known to residents, formerly drank alcohol but had quit, and regularly spent time chatting with locals. Residents often provided him food and drinks as he was elderly and homeless, typically sleeping at bus shelters.

Voranuch stated that Uncle Chan had been missing for almost seven days. When residents heard a body was found near the shop, less than one kilometer away, they confirmed it was Uncle Chan. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from nearby routes and interviewing residents and relatives to establish a timeline before his disappearance. No cause has been ruled out, including natural illness, accident, or foul play. Final determination awaits a detailed autopsy report from the forensic pathologist.

Residents in Sakaephrong Subdistrict, Muang District, Buriram Province have filed complaints about a traffic sign warning of a curve ahead that has been riddled with hundreds of bullet holes from what appears to be target practice. Upon investigation, the sign—located on the route between Ban Nong Phai and Ban Muang Fang—shows clear signs of being struck by more than 100 rounds of ammunition, with the projectiles having damaged and deformed the sign. Seventy-two-year-old Thongsuk revealed that the damage went largely unnoticed until recently when numerous people began visiting the site to see the damaged sign. As a local resident, he now feels unsafe traveling the road, particularly at night, and suspects teenagers are responsible given the frequent late-night motorcycle traffic in the area. Sixty-six-year-old Samreng expressed frustration that while outsiders fear Cambodian soldiers, residents in town are now facing this kind of problem. He called on authorities to investigate and take serious action against those responsible to ensure the safety and confidence of people using this route.

Suan Dusit University's poll released on May 17, 2569, surveyed 1,143 people nationwide on their expectations for the Anutin government's performance, with data collected both online and in the field between May 12-15, 2569.

Results show that 77.97 percent of respondents want the government to urgently reduce living costs, energy prices, and commodity prices, while 63.78 percent want personal debt problems addressed. Regarding the Thai economy over the next three months (June-August), 46.89 percent expect conditions to worsen, while 32.81 percent believe it will remain unchanged.

The issue causing the most concern is the public debt burden and the government's planned 400 billion baht loan, cited by 44.44 percent of respondents. When asked about expectations for the Anutin government's work, 33.16 percent expressed low expectations, while 31.06 percent had fairly positive expectations.

Dr. Pornpan Buatong, chairman of Suan Dusit Poll, stated that economic problems remain a major challenge for every government that the public wants addressed urgently. Although the Anutin government is planning to borrow 400 billion baht to tackle these issues, citizens remain concerned about the public debt burden and its long-term value and impact. This may explain why many people expect the economy to worsen going forward and remain uncertain about what results the government will deliver.

Thai entertainer Nuclear Hahrsa has opened up about her seven-month single status, declaring she's thoroughly enjoying life on her own and has no regrets. While she acknowledged chatting with some foreign men, she emphasized there's no one special in her life at the moment. Her priority remains her own happiness and that of her young son, Thaiga.

Nuclear made these comments while attending the grand opening of Laks Cafe & SRILAKSHAKTI – DEVI near Ladprao Soi 35. She shared a touching moment about her son, who humorously asked her to "scan" any new boyfriend before she commits, insisting on vetting potential partners himself.

When asked about her dating prospects, Nuclear laughed off suggestions that she's looking specifically for foreign boyfriends. "I've never really dated foreigners before, so when they started chatting with me, it felt natural," she explained. "It's good practice for my English too."

Asked if she gets lonely being single, Nuclear was adamant: "Not at all. I'm genuinely very happy. I can do whatever I want, sleep well, wake up and do things freely, spend time with my son. I'm actually getting addicted to being alone. It feels peaceful and comfortable."

Nuclear revealed she's not making wishes about love like some of her peers. Instead, she's asking for general happiness. "Everyone tells me I should wish for love, but I'm choosing myself first right now," she said. "If someone comes along who makes me happy, I hope we meet. But if not, I'm perfectly fine staying happy like this—with my son, with myself. If someone isn't right for me, I ask that they stay away and don't disrupt my peace."

When asked what would happen if she never found the right person, Nuclear was surprisingly unfazed: "That's okay. I have Thaiga. Life is manageable. If I have to stay single forever, so be it. Being alone is better than being with someone who makes my life worse. Self-love and taking care of my own mental health is more important than caring for someone else."

Her son apparently shares her pragmatic approach. He's asked if she has a new boyfriend yet and even volunteered to check out any potential suitors himself—though with a seven-year-old's brutal honesty, he also told her during Valentine's Day that she should get a boyfriend so he'd have someone to sit with while he got bored at dinner.

When asked if she's tired of love, Nuclear dismissed the notion. "I'm not tired of it. But I think if it's meant to happen, the universe will bring it. Right now, I haven't found it, but if it comes, it comes. If it's right, it's right."

Despite her striking appearance, Nuclear insists she's available but unapologetic about her happiness. "I'm available, but I also need to keep looking good and stay ready," she explained. "What makes me happy is that love isn't my main focus right now. Everything feels easy and comfortable. I can stay home or meet up with friends at 2 AM—no one telling me what's right or wrong. I'm happy doing things my way. There's freedom in not having to take care of someone else's feelings. If someone comes into my life, I'd want to be taken care of the same way—just taken care of, period."

On May 17, 2026, Prof. Dr. Amorn Pimanmas, president of the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand and a faculty member at Kasetsart University's Faculty of Engineering, disclosed details about a train-bus collision at the Makkasan-Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing that resulted in eight deaths and numerous injuries.

Prof. Dr. Amorn called for relevant agencies to urgently survey other high-risk crossings and develop concrete solutions. According to his research, Thailand has approximately 2,300 grade-level railway-road intersections nationwide.

Many of these crossings have only warning signs but lack safety barriers, contributing to accidents. Bangkok alone has dozens of similar at-risk crossings.

Risk assessment is conducted using the Traffic Moment (TM) value—a calculation based on vehicle volume multiplied by daily train frequency. Higher TM values indicate greater accident risk. If TM is below 10,000, warning signs are sufficient. If TM exceeds 10,000 but is below 100,000, barriers and signs are required. If TM exceeds 100,000, grade-separated crossings should be constructed.

Prof. Dr. Amorn identified 10 characteristics of high-risk grade-level railway-road crossings:

1. High traffic moment values (TM exceeding tens of thousands) 2. Crossings located on curves in either road or rail 3. Crossings on steep slopes 4. Crossings with oblique angles rather than perpendicular intersections 5. Crossings with construction or obstructions within 1,000 meters 6. Crossings near bridges, tunnels, interchanges, or other access points 7. Obscured or deteriorated traffic signs unsuitable for use 8. Inadequate lighting, particularly at night 9. Incomplete barriers lacking signal lights or warning sounds 10. Absence of stop lines 5 meters before railway tracks

"These crossing points are high-risk areas where the public must exercise caution while driving," Prof. Dr. Amorn stated. "Relevant agencies—including the State Railway of Thailand, the Department of Rail Transport, and the Mass Transit Authority—must urgently survey crossings, develop risk assessments, and strengthen safety standards."