Doctors are warning of 7 warning signs that may indicate your liver is experiencing problems. Even a single symptom could be a dangerous starting point for your health—know the signs and see a doctor promptly.

Compiled by Sanook Online News Team May 14, 2025

Based on international reports, the liver is an organ that plays a vital role in the body in many ways—including metabolism, digestion, and detoxification. However, the key problem is that when the liver malfunctions, it often doesn't show warning signs in the early stages.

Dr. Chalen Agarwal, a liver specialist from India, spoke with the Times of India, saying: "In treating liver disease, early detection is crucial. Many patients come to see doctors only when symptoms become obvious, at which point the liver may already be severely damaged and progressing into advanced stages."

Therefore, experts recommend watching for 7 warning signs that may indicate your liver is in trouble:

1. Chronic fatigue that doesn't improve even with rest Fatigue may start as a common feeling—similar to the result of working too hard or not getting enough rest. But if this symptom occurs continuously and frequently, and doesn't improve even after adequate sleep, you shouldn't ignore it. When liver function declines, toxins may stay in the bloodstream longer, affecting the brain and your body's energy levels. Many people blame stress, age, or poor sleep quality, missing the possibility that the liver may be having problems.

2. Yellowing of the eyes and skin Yellowing of the eyes or skin is one of the easier-to-notice symptoms, but it often appears only when the disease has progressed significantly. This occurs due to buildup of bilirubin in the blood because the liver cannot eliminate it normally. Doctors note that many patients seek medical care only when yellowing becomes obvious, which means the liver may already be severely damaged. So if you notice the whites of your eyes or skin turning abnormally yellow, don't take it lightly—see a doctor immediately.

3. Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss The liver plays a crucial role in digestion and metabolism. When the liver malfunctions, the body may lose its ability to receive and process food properly. Patients may start eating less, lose appetite, and experience weight loss unintentionally. This symptom is often attributed to stress, weather, or general digestive problems. But if it occurs alongside chronic fatigue or other abnormalities, be alert that it could be a warning sign from your body.

4. Feeling bloated, heavy, or swollen in the abdomen Not all cases of abdominal bloating are related to the liver, but if you frequently feel bloated, heavy, or swollen in the abdomen—especially when it differs from typical bloating after eating—be cautious. In advanced stages, fluid may accumulate in the abdominal cavity, a condition called ascites, which often signals severe liver damage. Even if the initial symptoms aren't severe, the underlying problem may be more complex than expected.

5. Dark-colored urine and pale-colored stools Dark urine or pale stools are often misunderstood as resulting from drinking too little water or dietary changes, but they may actually signal a problem with the bile system. The liver produces bile to help digest fats. If this process malfunctions, the color of urine and stools may change. While this might seem minor, it could be directly related to the health of your liver and gallbladder.

6. Bruising easily and difficulty stopping bleeding If a minor bump causes large bruises or small wounds bleed for a long time, don't overlook it. The liver is responsible for producing proteins that help blood clotting. When liver function declines, this system may malfunction as well. Many people begin noticing these problems...

A 21-year-old man loses all his savings to online slots, becomes severely stressed, disappears overnight, and is later found dead hanging from a tree in a forest. On May 14, 2025, police from Phan Thong Station in Chonburi province and rescue teams from the Dharma Radiance Manee Rat Foundation investigated the body of a deceased person found under a large iron wood tree in dense forest in Moo 7, Ma Bo Pong Subdistrict, Phan Thong District, Chonburi, after being notified by locals foraging for red ant eggs. Upon investigation about 100 meters into the forest, they found the body of Ang Thiad U, a 21-year-old Myanmar national, hanging from the tree branch. According to a language interpreter, the victim's brother reported that on the previous morning they had spoken normally before parting ways for work. That evening at 5 p.m., after work, the victim spent time playing online slot machines until all his money was gone. He then became angry and stressed, ran out of the room without saying anything, and disappeared all night. His brother tried to contact him but received no response and initially thought he had gone to a friend's house to calm down. Only later did they learn that someone had found him dead in the forest. Police instructed rescue teams to retrieve the body from the tree and transport it to Phan Thong Hospital for autopsy before releasing it to family for religious ceremonies.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has engaged with the World Bank to advance collaboration on developing water management systems and flood prevention. The partnership includes knowledge sharing, grants, and technical assistance aimed at strengthening Thailand's water infrastructure to address future disaster risks and climate change impacts.

On May 14, 2025, Surawut Neuangchamnangh, Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, welcomed a World Bank team led by senior water resources management expert Sanjay Pahuja, accompanied by officials including Suriypol Nuchanong, Director-General of the Royal Irrigation Department, and Pairyya Sevatjinda, Director of the International Agriculture Office, at the Agriculture Ministry headquarters.

Both parties exchanged cooperation approaches on water management and flood prevention. The World Bank outlined its support for Thailand's project preparation phase, including knowledge transfer, technical advice, grants, and technical assistance to help the Royal Irrigation Department systematically study and develop detailed project proposals.

Surawut emphasized that both sides agreed water management and flood prevention are critical national infrastructure requiring accelerated system development to effectively manage future disaster risks. The Ministry plans to incorporate international knowledge and experience adapted to Thailand's context, coordinating with relevant agencies on budget and funding sources to proceed with the project.

The discussion also covered preparations for a meeting between Water Resources Minister Suraiya Jungrungruangjit and Saroj Kumar Jha, World Bank's Global Director for Water Resources, scheduled for June 2025 to discuss water resource cooperation and major projects.

A male student decided to withdraw from school after a teacher confiscated his mobile phone and demanded 10,000 baht to return it, claiming it was school policy. Police attempted mediation but the teacher refused to budge.

On May 14, 2025, the Facebook page 'Jam Moy v+' posted about a student forced to leave school after his phone was seized. The student, nicknamed Boy from Narathiwat province, was studying in Bangkok when he accidentally answered a call on April 20, 2025, revealing he had a phone despite the school's strict no-phone policy. On April 27, the teacher confiscated the device from his locker. When the student explained he wanted to send it home and had already obtained his mother's address, the teacher insisted that his mother come explain in person.

At 4 p.m., the student borrowed an adult's phone to notify his mother. Worried, he went to his uncle's house on Ramkhamhaeng 53 for help in resolving the matter at school. When the uncle arrived at school to negotiate, the teacher's only response was 'How much will you pay?' The uncle suggested 1,500 baht, but the teacher questioned the student again, and negotiations reached a dead end with no payment made.

On April 30, the student's mother decided to withdraw him from school immediately and contacted the teacher's wife, asking for the phone back. The wife responded that according to school rules, confiscated phones are not returned—they must be 'repurchased.' Three days later, when the grandmother tried negotiating with the teacher, he quoted a price of 10,000 baht to return the phone.

The mother and grandmother felt exploited since the iPhone 15 was still being paid off in installments and had only recently been purchased. They viewed this as theft and filed a police complaint. Police called the teacher to negotiate and warned that confiscating, selling, or profiting from the phone would be illegal. The teacher insisted he would not return it. After eight rounds of negotiations—with the grandmother attempting twice and police intervening—the teacher told police he would sell the phone and return the money instead. Police firmly stated that was unacceptable; the phone must be returned as is.

Following reports of black-chin tilapia sightings in Pattaya waters after video footage circulated on social media and local fishermen reported the discovery, relevant agencies coordinated with the Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office to conduct urgent fieldwork.

On May 14, 2569, at 2 p.m., Nattapong Wannapat, director of the Chonburi Provincial Fisheries Office, led a team to Pattaya Beach where the fish were reported. They interviewed Sart, 40, who recorded the footage and caught dozens of kilograms of the fish. Sart reported seeing schools of black-chin tilapia swimming together for several consecutive days and pointed out the exact location for officers to investigate.

Officials surveyed the beachfront areas, drainage points, and conducted boat inspections around Cape Bali Hai using nets and fishing lines at multiple locations, but found no additional black-chin tilapia—only common fish species and marine life.

Though daytime surveys found no additional fish, Nattapong confirmed the nighttime video evidence definitively showed black-chin tilapia. He theorized their appearance may be linked to heavy rainfall that flushed water from canals and brackish areas into the sea, carrying schools of fish toward shore. "Black-chin tilapia can survive in fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments, but their ideal habitat is brackish areas near canal mouths, which represents a high-risk zone for spread," Nattapong stated.

The species has been reported across multiple Chonburi locations including Muang, Sri Racha, Bang Lamung, Pattaya, and Sattahip districts, with highest concentrations near Bang Lamung canal mouths and Tambon Samruk.

The Fisheries Department classified black-chin tilapia as an invasive species with potential ecological impacts, as they are predators of small aquatic animals that could disrupt the natural food chain. Continuous monitoring and removal measures are necessary.

For management, small populations may be removed directly from water bodies, but widespread occurrences require assessment with local fishermen. Nattapong emphasized the fish is safe for human consumption and can be processed or used as aquaculture feed, provided they are completely killed beforehand to prevent natural population spread.

Authorities will continue close monitoring and coordinate with local fishermen. If outbreaks increase, control measures will be accelerated immediately to protect Pattaya's long-term marine and coastal resources.

A bride in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, has gone viral online after stopping her wedding motorcade mid-journey in heavy rain to pay respects at her late father's grave. As the motorcade was heading to the wedding venue, the bride rushed out of the car, lifted her wedding dress, and ran through the downpour to a small, simple grave by the roadside. There, through tears, she told her deceased father, "Dad, I'm getting married now." She then knelt in front of the unmarked grave hidden behind roadside bushes. According to witnesses, her father had passed away years ago and never got to see his daughter in her wedding dress.

What deeply moved everyone was the groom's immediate response—he knelt beside his bride without hesitation and bowed before the grave, telling her father, "You can trust me. I will take good care of her." This poignant moment lasted nearly 20 minutes. Although traditional Chinese beliefs consider stopping a wedding motorcade or visiting a cemetery on wedding day to be inauspicious, no one thought to stop the bride from paying her respects.