National

Election Commission to Deploy Professional Polling Station Managers for Bangkok, Bangkok Metropolitan Council, and Pattaya Elections

Thailand's Election Commission has announced preparations for Bangkok Governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Council, and Pattaya Mayor elections scheduled for June 28, 2025, introducing a new model with professionally trained polling station managers to minimize errors. The commission aims for 75% voter turnout in Bangkok and has completed preliminary surveys of over 6,600 polling stations across the capital's 50 electoral districts. Several political parties have not submitted candidates, citing the one-year household registration requirement as a key eligibility barrier.

29 Apr Khaosod

On April 29, 2025, at TK Palace and Convention Hotel, Election Commission Secretary Suwang Buamee announced preparations for simultaneous elections for Bangkok Governor, Bangkok Metropolitan Council members, and Pattaya Mayor on June 28, 2025. The Bangkok and Chonburi Election Commissions have begun implementing their plans without concerns, having coordinated with relevant agencies and incorporated lessons from previous parliamentary elections. The new model features professionally trained polling station managers to reduce errors and gain public acceptance, who will receive intensive training and possibly licensing certificates from the Election Commission, with enhanced protection measures for these officials.

Regarding criticism of Chonburi's Election Commission director during the previous Chonburi parliamentary election, Suwang acknowledged the highly competitive environment but insisted on fairness, noting legal proceedings are ongoing. Bangkok's director reported that 6,632 polling stations have been surveyed across 50 districts, an increase of 102 from parliamentary elections. The Bangkok governor and council members' terms expire May 21, 2025; either can resign early if necessary to allow simultaneous elections on June 28.

When asked about concerns regarding the election, officials noted they have been briefing candidates on campaign restrictions since November 21, 2024, the start of the 180-day pre-election period. Based on 70% turnout in parliamentary elections, Bangkok expects 75% voter participation in these local elections, as citizens typically show greater interest in local elections. Several parties have not submitted candidates, partly due to the one-year household registration requirement and other eligibility criteria.

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National

SCG Partners with Huawei and Conch to Sign MoU for AI and Advanced Process Control Development

Thai cement giant SCG has partnered with Huawei and Chinese tech firm Conch to develop AI and advanced process control systems for its cement production facilities. The collaboration will integrate artificial intelligence with SCG's manufac

29 Apr Khaosod

Thailand Cement Public Company Limited (SCG), a leading cement and construction materials provider in Southeast Asia, has announced a major partnership with Huawei Technology (Thailand) Limited and Anhui Conch Information Technology Engineering (Conch), experts in Advanced Process Control (APC) systems and AI-driven industrial optimization.

The collaboration aims to develop and implement integrated APC and artificial intelligence solutions on modern ICT infrastructure specifically designed for SCG's cement production processes. The three organizations will combine their strengths to drive Industrial AI in the cement sector.

Each partner brings distinct expertise: SCG contributes deep cement manufacturing knowledge and its proprietary CiMie AI Foundation Model; Conch provides proven APC technology and algorithms for cement production optimization; and Huawei supplies comprehensive ICT infrastructure including cloud computing, edge computing, AI platforms, cybersecurity, and F5G/IPv6 industrial networks to enable complete digital transformation.

Under the agreement, the three parties will jointly design and install specialized APC systems for cement production process control, develop AI Foundation Models for production optimization, and implement AI Agents to support automated decision-making. The scope also includes Smart Factory construction, cloud-edge computing architecture for real-time AI workloads, dashboards for operators and management, and comprehensive knowledge transfer and training programs for SCG personnel.

William Zhang, Enterprise Business President at Huawei Technology (Thailand), stated the partnership reflects Huawei's commitment to accelerating Industrial All Intelligence transformation in Thailand, leveraging expertise in ICT infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI platforms.

Xu Yue, Digital Division CEO of Conch Group and Chairman of Conch Information, noted that Conch's APC and AI expertise combined with SCG's CiMie Foundation Model and Huawei's robust infrastructure will create a powerful, scalable solution delivering measurable operational results.

Hashai Paharphap, Factory Director at SCG's Saraburi Cement Plant, stated that this partnership represents a crucial step in integrating AI and Advanced Process Control with SCG's manufacturing expertise. Integrating the CiMie AI Foundation Model with global partner technologies will enhance productivity and competitiveness.

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National

In "House of Grace" Drama: Risa Finds Evidence to Charge Chetsada, But It's on Min's Computer

Evidence against a suspect ends up on the wrong computer in "House of Grace" Episode 28, leaving Risa hospitalized with memory loss as the suspect escapes arrest on Channel 7HD.

29 Apr Khaosod

In "House of Grace" Episode 28, Risa (played by Pam Suchanooch) sends her subordinate to retrieve evidence from Phraya Kraisuea's (Chup Itthikorn) house, but the evidence ends up on Min's (Eve Kanyanatsinin) computer instead. Police obtain the evidence and prepare to arrest Chetsada (Ex Thitinunt), but he escapes. Only Risa is beaten and rushed to the hospital, where it's discovered she has memory loss. Watch "House of Grace" on Wednesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Channel 7HD or stream on TrueVisions NOW app.

In Episode 29 (penultimate episode), Risa loses all hope and attempts suicide before the Apsorn Goddess "Duang Apsorn" (Anna Glücks), who warns her and invites her to perform a ritual offering. Goddess "Phurich" (Bhumi Kitti Bhumi) kneels to ask Duang Apsorn to marry him at Grandma Hom's house, but is rejected. Watch Thursday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Channel 7HD.

In Episode 30 (finale), during the ritual offering day to the Apsorn Goddess, Risa stabs Duang Apsorn with a knife, having planned from the beginning to sacrifice the goddess with blood. How will each character's life end? Watch the finale on Friday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM on Channel 7HD.

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Community

Hero Dog Battles Cobra to Save 30 Children Before Succumbing to Snake Venom

A stray dog named Kali died after killing a venomous cobra that threatened 30 schoolchildren in an Odisha village, India, succumbing to snake venom while protecting the children from the attack.

29 Apr Khaosod

A stray dog has been honored as a hero after fighting and killing a cobra that was attacking schoolchildren, ultimately sacrificing its own life in the process. In a village in Odisha State, India, residents remember the stray dog named Kali as a hero after it fought a venomous snake to protect the children, resulting in the dog's death.

According to reports, on April 20 at approximately 8:30 AM, around 30 schoolchildren were engaged in an outdoor activity when a venomous cobra crept nearby unnoticed. However, Kali detected the danger and rushed in immediately. The dog used its body to shield the children from the snake and fought the cobra fearlessly. Although Kali managed to bite the snake to death, the dog was bitten in return and died from the venom shortly after.

News of Kali's sacrifice spread throughout the village, causing great sadness among residents. They came together to hold a dignified funeral ceremony, placing Kali's body on a decorated stretcher adorned with flowers, covering it with white cloth, and parading it around the village before burying it according to ritual.

"Kali saved the lives of our children. The dog will remain in our hearts forever," one villager said.

Source: NDTV

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Regional

Songkhla MP Demands Home Repair Funds After Six Months of Incomplete Transfers; When Will Farmers Get Livestock Compensation?

A Songkhla MP demands answers on 1.098 billion baht in delayed home repair funds for over 60,000 flood-affected households in Hat Yai, six months after disaster struck, while 1,725 livestock farmers still await 114 million baht in compensat

29 Apr Khaosod

At 9:00 AM on April 29, 2025, during a House of Representatives session chaired by Deputy House Speaker Mallika Jirapon Warich, Songkhla MP Sakdisit Khaotuang of the Democrat Party raised concerns about the delayed disbursement of 1.098 billion baht approved for home repairs benefiting over 60,000 households in Hat Yai, Songkhla Province. "The flood occurred six months ago and people are still waiting," Sakdisit said, noting the lack of clarity on when transfers would be completed and questioning the fairness of allocations, with some households receiving incomplete or insufficient amounts. He requested information on appeal procedures and called for urgent clarification from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and relevant officials. Regarding livestock farmers in Songkhla Province, Sakdisit pointed out that 1,725 farmers who suffered losses from animal deaths have yet to receive compensation totaling over 114 million baht. He urged the Department of Livestock director and overseeing minister to provide a clear timeline for compensation distribution so affected farmers can rebuild their livelihoods.

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Police

Highway Police Bust Suspected Drug-Linked Vehicle with Forged Documents—VIN Matches Car Missing for 13 Years

Highway Police arrested a man in Songkhla with a stolen Mitsubishi Spacewagon that had been missing for 13 years, discovering forged license plates and registration documents during a drug-trafficking investigation.

29 Apr Khaosod

On April 29, 2026, officers from the Highway Police Division 7, led by Police Major Intharatana Panya, arrested Yurang (surname withheld), a 43-year-old man, on charges of forging government documents and receiving stolen property. Police seized a gray-black Mitsubishi Spacewagon, forged license plates, and fake registration documents with Bangkok plates. The arrest took place along a roadside in Pak Bang subdistrict, Thepha district, Songkhla province.

Officers received a tip about a suspicious vehicle possibly linked to drug trafficking and found it parked at the suspect's residence. Upon inspection, the license plates appeared abnormal and didn't meet Department of Land Transport standards, and the registration documents were entirely forged. A VIN check revealed the vehicle matched a car reported stolen to Thonglor Police Station in April 2013.

During interrogation, Yurang claimed that about two years ago, a coworker had brought the car to pawn for 50,000 baht due to financial need. He accepted it, but the coworker later quit and disappeared. Yurang has been handed over to Thepha Police for legal proceedings, with authorities coordinating with the owner to retrieve the seized vehicle.

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National

Pipat Issues Tight Budget Controls and Accelerated Spending Directives to Maximize Public Benefits

Deputy PM Pipat directs tight budget controls and accelerated spending across Thailand's Transport Ministry to maximize public benefit, prioritizing infrastructure maintenance, clean energy vehicles, and eliminating wasteful expenditures in

29 Apr Khaosod

Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn chaired a meeting to monitor the management of the 2569 fiscal year budget and oversee the framework for the 2570 budget allocation, with the goal of directing development efforts for optimal value and maximum public benefit.

Attendees included Deputy Transport Ministers Siripong Angkhaskuldkitti, Phatraphong Phatprasit, and Sanphet Bunnamani, along with Transport Ministry officials and representatives from eight government agencies, one state enterprise, and seven state-owned enterprises.

Pipat revealed that budget management for fiscal year 2569 totaling 265.4 billion baht is being tracked, with over 234.7 billion baht allocated to investment spending for national development. He has directed all agencies to manage and execute their projects according to government-set targets and timelines to ensure efficient budget distribution, stimulate grassroots economic growth, and generate continuous income for citizens.

For the 2570 budget framework preparation, the ministry has reviewed allocation requests totaling 399.5 billion baht from affiliated agencies. Key policy directives include:

– Prioritizing maintenance over new road construction, emphasizing repairs and upkeep of existing transport infrastructure for safety and public convenience. – Reducing unnecessary expenditures by reviewing study trips and office building construction, favoring leasing arrangements instead to redirect funds toward genuine public benefit initiatives. – Pioneering clean energy by mandating that new government vehicle purchases or leases must be electric (EV) or hybrid vehicles, alongside support for solar panel installations at agency facilities to reduce pollution and tackle PM 2.5 problems.

"The ministry's direction moving forward must align with the country's energy transition policy, emphasizing transparency, cost-effectiveness, and efficient budget management to achieve modern, convenient, safe, and environmentally-friendly transportation systems while driving sustainable economic growth," Pipat stated.

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National

I'm Done For! Sorayut Raises His Hands in Surrender Over Ten-Thousand-Baht Electricity Bill, Pleads for Meter Check

Television personality Sorayut Sutasaneejinda has publicly appealed to the Bangkok Metropolitan Electricity Authority to investigate his electricity meter after receiving a bill exceeding ten thousand baht despite living alone. He suspects the meter may be faulty or incorrectly connected to another household's usage. The incident highlights growing concerns about unusually high electricity bills affecting multiple households in Bangkok recently.

29 Apr Khaosod

I'm done for! Sorayut Sutasaneejinda is raising his hands in surrender over an electricity bill exceeding ten thousand baht despite living alone, urging the Bangkok Metropolitan Electricity Authority to investigate whether his meter is faulty.

While high electricity bills have been widespread lately, some households appear to be experiencing suspiciously excessive charges. In the program 'Kammakan News Chat Off-Screen,' Sorayut announced to the Bangkok Metropolitan Electricity Authority's Bang Khen branch that he's financially ruined, living alone yet receiving a bill for over ten thousand baht.

"Could you please check my house? I live alone. Even though I have several air conditioning units, I only turn them on when I'm around. Why is my bill over ten thousand baht?" Sorayut pleaded with the electricity authority to investigate the possibility of a faulty meter.

"I'm done for! This is really suspicious. The water pump sometimes runs even when the water isn't being used. This is it—Bangkok Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Bang Khen branch, I'm begging you, please come check. It must be a jumbled meter reading from another house. I never had problems before, but now I'm suffering."

Sorayut also noted that "Look at the billing yourself. If anyone's bill is lower than 2,300 baht, their electricity rate is cheaper. If it exceeds 2,300 baht, the rate becomes more expensive in June's billing cycle." The post has drawn various comments from other users.

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Regional

Environment Minister Suchart Visits Laos to Strengthen Cross-Border Haze and PM2.5 Cooperation

Thailand's Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin visited Laos to advance cooperation on transboundary haze and PM2.5 pollution under the Clear Sky Strategy, a trilateral framework with Myanmar. The discussions produced concrete commitments including developing air quality platforms, establishing data centers, and implementing traceability systems for agricultural products to prevent burning-related pollution. This diplomatic effort reflects Thailand's commitment to addressing the region's persistent air quality challenges through systematic cooperation with neighboring countries.

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At 9:30 AM on April 29, 2026, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin, accompanied by Deputy Permanent Secretary Raveevan Puridech, Thai Ambassador to Vientiane Khrongkhnit Raksjaroen, and other officials, visited the Lao PDR to discuss transboundary haze management and sustainable natural resource management with Lao Agriculture and Environment Minister Linkham Doungsavanh.

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation under the Clear Sky Strategy, a trilateral framework involving Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Both sides emphasized implementing a joint action plan to prevent and resolve transboundary haze problems from 2024-2030, targeting four concrete outcomes: developing Laos's air quality reporting platform, establishing a national air quality data center, utilizing the WhatsApp Hotline CLEAR Sky for senior officials to monitor wildfire smoke and PM2.5 levels, and coordinating rapid response during burning seasons.

Additional initiatives include developing joint risk maps, strengthening the trilateral forest fire prevention and suppression network, promoting GAP Zero Burning practices, and implementing traceability systems for agricultural products, particularly animal feed corn, to ensure products are not linked to agricultural burning.

The minister also proposed a new Memorandum of Understanding on natural resources and environmental management between the two countries to align with current situations and Laos's new organizational structure.

This visit represents a significant step in elevating regional environmental cooperation, reflecting Thailand's proactive role in systematically addressing transboundary haze issues through neighbor cooperation while building technical, technological, and management capacity for sustainable development in the region.

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Breaking

Thai villagers alarmed by crocodile-like tracks in river

Large crocodile-like tracks found on a Mae Klong River sandbank in Kanchanaburi have alarmed villagers, with officials estimating the creature measures at least 4 metres long. Authorities have yet to confirm whether the animal is actually a

29 Apr Khaosod

KANCHANABURI — 29 April 2026, Villagers in Kanchanaburi province are on edge after large, crocodile-like footprints were found on a sandbank in the Mae Klong River, prompting an urgent inspection by officials.

Residents of Moo 3 in Wai Niao subdistrict, Tha Maka district, reported discovering the tracks on a mid-river islet, raising concerns among people living nearby. Community leaders have contacted the provincial fisheries office to verify the findings.

Naruenart Kongkaew, who first spotted the tracks, said he and friends had gone to the area when water levels dropped enough to allow access to the islet. There, they found marks resembling the drag of a large animal's body across the ground, along with deep clawed footprints leading into the water.

"The size was clearly larger than a person's body. It doesn't look like a monitor lizard," he said, adding that locals are now afraid to enter the water.

Later, Chalermphon Hongyon, head of a regional water rescue unit, inspected the area and found two large burrows. The surrounding ground showed signs of heavy disturbance, consistent with a large animal moving in and out of the water. He said body marks suggested a creature measuring at least 4 metres in length.

Villagers in nearby Ban Pong Tuek also reported finding a similar burrow about 3 metres deep, with matching traces.

Chalermphon said crocodiles typically bask on land during the day and retreat to burrows at night. However, he cautioned that it remains unconfirmed whether the animal is indeed a crocodile, pending a detailed inspection by fisheries officials.

In the meantime, the village head has issued a warning urging residents and fishermen to avoid the riverbank and refrain from entering the water until the species is identified, citing potential danger.

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Tharawadee and Worpirchayakorn Defeat Japanese Pair to Win Beach Volleyball Gold

Thai beach volleyball pair Tharawadee Narapornlapat and Worpirchayakorn Kongphopsrutaawadee won gold at the Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, defeating Japan's Ren and Nong Matsumoto 2-0 in the final. The victory on April 29 marked Thailand's 10th gold medal at the event, with the Thai duo securing set scores of 21-17 and 21-15.

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Tharawadee Narapornlapat and Worpirchayakorn Kongphopsrutaawadee defeated the Japanese pair 2-0 in sets to claim Thailand's 10th gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China on April 29. In the women's beach volleyball final, the two Thai athletes faced off against Japan's Ren Matsumoto and Nong Matsumoto. Both Thai players delivered excellent performances, executing both defensive and offensive plays flawlessly before securing victory with set scores of 21-17 and 21-15, earning gold for the nation.

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