An elderly woman living alone was startled when a large monitor lizard ran into her home and hid under a table. With poor eyesight, she mistook it for a crocodile and fled to lock herself in the bedroom, calling her grandchild for help. Neighbors who came to watch the rescue didn't miss the opportunity to note the house number for lottery luck.

On May 13, 2569, authorities from Phi Thong Subdistrict Municipality received an emergency call to capture a large monitor lizard at the home of 78-year-old Yai Toom in Moo 6, Ang Kaeng Subdistrict, Phi Thong District, Ang Thong Province. When officers arrived, Yai Toom explained that she was alone at home when she saw the large monitor lizard run inside and hide under her table, frightening her so much she thought it was a crocodile. She quickly fled to her bedroom and called her grandson for help. Only then did they realize it was a monitor lizard, not a crocodile.

Ms. Ratha Tapian Thong and the Phi Thong Subdistrict Municipality disaster prevention team then carefully captured the lizard hiding beneath the table, using a rope loop around its neck. The capture took approximately 5 minutes before the animal was successfully removed and safely released along the Mae Noi River. Meanwhile, onlookers who gathered to watch didn't waste the opportunity to note down the house number, hoping to use it for their lottery tickets.

After announcing her third pregnancy, Bee Matika has shared candid details about experiencing severe morning sickness at age 40—worse than with her previous pregnancies. The expectant mother detailed struggling with intense nausea, shortness of breath, insomnia, acid reflux, vomiting, and dizziness. In a heartfelt post, she wrote: "Reviewing pregnancy at 40—the morning sickness is worse than ever. Even breathing is exhausting. Some nights I can't sleep. I try to exercise but without enough rest, I get dizzy. Acid reflux, vomiting, dizziness. But I've experienced all these symptoms before. I'm mentally prepared for them, but I've never actually overcome them. Usually I suffer for five months—I'm hoping for just three this time, for my precious child."

Fans and other mothers have flooded the comments with encouragement and support, sharing their own morning sickness experiences. Many followers expressed disbelief that Bee Matika is expecting her third child, remarking that she still looks youthful and beautiful as ever.

On May 13, 2025, Northeastern Task Force units from the 13th Ranger Regiment's Khlong Haat Special Operations unit, working with local administrative officials, arrested 24 Thai nationals—12 men and 12 women—as they traveled through forest trails near the border village of Non Sawaeo, Phan Suk Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Saruek Province. All 24 suspects admitted during initial questioning that brokers had recruited them to cross into Cambodia to open fraudulent bank or "horse" accounts in exchange for 25,000 baht each. Thai facilitators transported them to the border area where Cambodian handlers were to collect them. All suspects were taken for further investigation at the 13th Ranger Regiment control center before being transferred to Khlong Nai Sai Police Station in Aranyaprathet District for formal legal proceedings.

On May 13, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Thawee Sodsong, list MP and leader of the Pracharaj Party (Pcho.), posted on Facebook stating that the government must address wealth concentration and income inequality, ending a system where debt and interest burden the public while profits flow to monopolistic capital groups.

Meanwhile, the opposition has submitted a petition to the President of the House of Representatives to refer the 400 billion baht loan decree to the Constitutional Court for review on whether it violates Article 172 of the Constitution. Alongside this legal process, consideration must be given to the "structural injustice" of an economic system favoring monopolistic capital and market dominance, creating inequality borne by citizens due to distorted economic structures.

1. Retail Crisis and Market Dominance: According to the decree framework, 200 billion baht from the first loan tranche will reach the public through the state welfare card and Thailand Helps Thailand Plus program. However, the current structure is designed to channel money into an economic ecosystem where small businesses are disadvantaged from day one. Small restaurants, community shops, and countless small traders depend on large wholesale systems for raw materials. Meanwhile, convenience stores numbered 15,945 nationwide in 2024, and combined with wholesale operations of the same companies, total over 21,000 outlets nationwide, controlling over 70% market share.

Empirical data from 2024 shows major retail capital groups earned 1,022,143 million baht in total revenue and swept 28,206 million baht in net profit (up 11.30%), while national GDP grew only 1.6-2%. This profit growth of 11.30% reflects not overall economic growth but wealth transfer from citizens' pockets to major shareholders, indicating complete market dominance. Government loans thus become merely "money passing through citizens' hands" that ultimately returns as accumulated profits for capital groups, a structure consistently leaving small businesses behind.

2. Energy Crisis: Public Burden on Capital Group Wealth: The 200 billion baht loan claimed for "clean energy" and "EV" may ultimately be merely a "change of monopoly hands" from fossil fuels to traditional capital groups. The controversial ENPO resolution (November 28, 2024) allocated 1,500 MW solar farms to major companies instead of distributing "community solar" for ordinary Thai citizens.

A particularly criticized aspect is the "distortion of energy costs through dual-standard gas." The state allocates cheap gas from the Gulf of Thailand to petrochemical conglomerates while pushing expensive imported LNG costs onto citizens' electricity bills. If the state stops favoring big capital and returns Gulf gas to the public, electricity would immediately drop 0.53 baht per unit, returning tens of billions to Thai citizens' pockets rather than being converted to dividend profits for privately enriched groups.

The most disheartening irony is that while citizens pay heavily for fuel, the first quarter 2025 financial statements of a major oil refinery giant show it became "overwhelmingly wealthy," sweeping net profits of 19,481 million baht compared to only 2,458 million baht in the fourth quarter last year—a jump of 17,023 million baht or 450% growth in three months. Notably, revenue from sales soared to 114,809 million baht.

The moment has arrived! True Corporation officially introduced "The Chosen 12" dream seekers for 2026 under the concept "MORE THAN A DREAM For A Better Tomorrow" at a press conference attended by senior executives including Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont and other top executives from the corporation.

Excitement built as footage of intense auditions played before the final 100 candidates awaited the judges' crucial decisions. The iconic voice of True AF legends Ate Tone and Srettha Sirachaya echoed to pass the torch to new host Du Sanya Khunakorn, who made a surprise appearance on stage.

The highly anticipated moment came when the 12 dream seekers were announced to enter the True AF house, with esteemed judges Donut Manasnan, Huan Jib Tanarat, Chao Charawat, Jet Jetpipat, Mai Phakaphumi, Son Yukt, Apo Nuttawit, and Yogurt Nattacha offering their support. The show featured a surprise trainer team reveal led by Donut Manasnan and Apo Nuttawit, with dance and voice trainers, closing with performances by Chao, Jet, and Mai.

A major surprise announcement came when it was revealed that Donut Manasnan would serve as the head mentor for all 12 dream seekers this year. Additionally, Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont announced scholarships of 50,000 baht each for 84 contestants who missed making the final 12.

Pirathan Kaesamsri Na Ayutthaya, Head of Content and Media at True Corporation, stated: "The return of TRUE ACADEMY FANTASIA 2026 is not just about bringing back a memorable show, but evolving it to match changing viewer behavior in the digital era. Today's audiences no longer consume content through a single screen format—they want connected, participatory, and real-time experiences. True is integrating its strong digital ecosystem including TrueVisions NOW, TrueID, and other platforms with True AF so viewers can follow, cheer, vote, interact, and share life with the dream seekers 24/7 through multiple content formats suited to every lifestyle. This reflects True's commitment to bringing beloved content back to fill audiences with happiness and create renewed connections in a modern way."

Thai Airways Public Company Limited has launched the 'Mid-Year Escape' promotion campaign offering special fares to encourage passengers to plan their mid-year vacation and travel plans. The campaign features full-service amenities meeting Thai Airways standards covering popular routes throughout Asia, Europe, and Australia for a limited time.

Kittipong Sarnsoomboon, Chief Commercial Officer of Thai Airways Public Company Limited, stated that the airline introduced the 'Mid-Year Escape' promotion as a special offer for passengers seeking mid-year trips at competitive prices with Thai Airways' full-service standards providing comfort throughout the journey, under the concept of "Smooth as Silk," ensuring passengers can travel with confidence and maximum value.

The 'Mid-Year Escape' campaign opens for seat reservations from today through May 31, 2026, with travel available from today through June 30, 2026. The campaign offers special deals for passengers booking during the designated period with diverse flight route options suitable for tourism, leisure, and business travel.

Interested passengers can reserve tickets and obtain further details through the THAI Airways Official Website or through Thai Airways ticket sales offices and authorized travel agents throughout the country.