Beyond her work in the entertainment industry, the talented actress Fon Sananttachat is currently pursuing multiple ventures as a skincare business owner, law student, and content creator, constantly adapting to social media trends. She's also revealed an unexpected side—competing in international poker competitions, recognized for her analytical thinking and psychological skills. She's truly a woman who never stops developing herself.

Recently while rehearsing for the GDH concert "Growing Together," she shared updates about her business, studies, and new life challenges. "I started my skincare business online last year and recently expanded into physical beauty stores. We now have 10 team members, and the business is doing really well. The flagship product is cleansing remover, and our office has grown significantly," she explained. As the oldest person in the office, she described her management style: "I have to do my makeup because my face doesn't look authoritative, so I use clothing as a weapon. Working with Gen Z requires me to be both serious and understanding, with earned respect."

Contrary to expectations of being stern, she noted: "I'm not fierce—I speak sweetly but everything must be on time and precise. We must accept the age gap exists, and I want to hear new ideas. One person isn't as good as a team."

Beyond business, she's also a third-year law student at Ramkhamhaeng University. "I started another degree program after a legal dispute made me realize how important it is to truly understand the law. Now friends send me contracts to review, and even though I haven't finished, I can advise them. In entertainment we work on emotion, but law requires seriousness."

She's also content creating. "The entertainment industry faces funding challenges, and my fans miss me. Now they can see me on social media every day, not just in films and dramas."

Regarding the competitive poker scene, she explained: "I got inspired by Top Taap, who saw potential in my analytical and calculation skills. Poker is a mind sport requiring both math and psychology to read opponents. He sent me a book, and I started competing internationally. Last year I was in the top five Thai women players, and this year I'm traveling to different places, possibly heading to America."

For those unfamiliar with poker, she clarified: "Thailand now has an official Poker Sports Association, though competitions haven't started yet. It's about education—it's a legal sport."

Ms. Yupaphin Wangwiwatthanakul, Chief Financial Officer of Gulf Development Public Company Limited, announced that the company's Q1/2025 operating results showed total revenue of 39,041 million baht, up 21% from 32,344 million baht in Q1/2024, and core profit of 9,326 million baht, up 43% from 6,506 million baht.

In Q1/2025, the company recorded EBITDA of 16,134 million baht, an increase of 27% from 12,699 million baht in Q1/2024, and net profit attributable to the parent company (including foreign exchange impacts) of 9,117 million baht, up 39% from 6,564 million baht. The baht weakened from 31.74 to the US dollar on December 31, 2024, to 32.99 at the end of Q1/2025.

As of March 31, 2025, the company had total assets of 820,652 million baht, total liabilities of 442,532 million baht, and shareholders' equity of 378,120 million baht, with a net interest-bearing debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91x, up from 0.85x at year-end 2024, resulting from long-term debt increase from issuing 35,000 million baht in bonds in March.

"The company maintains its full-year 2025 revenue growth forecast of approximately 10-15% from gradually recognizing revenue from increased generation capacity from new projects. This year, approximately 700 megawatts of new power plant capacity will begin commercial operations," including six solar farm and solar battery energy storage projects domestically with a combined capacity of 623 megawatts, the Chiang Mai waste-to-energy project (CM WTE) with 10 megawatts, and GULF1 solar rooftop projects expected to add 60-70 megawatts to customer deliveries.

For Q2/2025 outlook, the company expects continued operational growth, supported primarily by the energy business segment, including increased electricity sales to Thailand's Electricity Generating Authority (EGAT) due to higher demand during the summer season, particularly in April, and strong performance from the Jackson Generation natural gas power plant in the United States, with capacity payments increasing from $270 to $329 per megawatt per day in June due to rising electricity demand from data centers in the PJM market.

Additionally, in Q2/2025, the company will recognize a gain of approximately 1,900 million baht from selling a 51% stake in the Pak Lay hydropower project to J-Power, and dividend income from KBANK of approximately 2,800 million baht, supporting cash flow and overall operational performance targets.

The company remains committed to sustainable and stable long-term growth in the energy business, planning to participate in developing various projects aligned with government policy, including renewable energy power plants to support net-zero greenhouse gas emission targets.

On May 7, 2025, Pol. Lt. Amornthep Nimmamhai from Pattaya City Traffic Division, along with Pattaya City Police investigation unit, launched a pursuit of the songthaew driver following the circulation of a social media video showing foreign tourists performing parkour-style stunts and jumping on the moving vehicle, resulting in one passenger falling and being injured. The incident took place on Pattaya Beach Road near the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya.

The investigation revealed that the incident occurred around 2:00 AM on May 5, 2025, when Somsak, a 43-year-old songthaew driver, picked up approximately five foreign tourists from Soi 6 on Pattaya Beach Road heading toward Walking Street. As the vehicle approached the Hard Rock Hotel, the driver heard a sound resembling someone falling from the car and immediately stopped to check. He found a foreign man lying in the middle of the road. When asked by the man's companions what had happened, they replied nothing was wrong and requested the driver continue to drop off two more passengers at the Walking Street entrance. The remaining companions assisted the injured man, and the group dispersed.

The driver later learned from online video clips that the injured tourist had jumped and performed parkour stunts while aboard the moving vehicle, losing control and falling out on his own.

Police have cautioned the driver to strengthen safety measures and closely monitor passenger behavior. Charges have been filed against the driver under the Land Transport Act B.E. 2522, Article 107, for allowing passengers to cling to the exterior of the vehicle. The foreign tourists involved remain under investigation with authorities pursuing further questioning.

Back-to-school spending for 2025 has reached a historic high of 66.376 billion baht, but this is not a sign of economic recovery—it reflects the burden crushing Thai families. A survey by the Thai Chamber of Commerce's Economic and Business Forecasting Center makes clear that this spending growth doesn't stem from stronger purchasing power, but from unavoidable necessity.

A striking fact is that nearly half of parents blame increased expenses on rising commodity and fuel prices, which directly affect living costs across all fronts—from school transportation to basic school supplies. Although the Ministry of Education doesn't mandate buying new uniforms, many parents feel compelled to do so anyway, so their children don't miss out or feel inferior to their peers.

A troubling statistic: 27.1% of parents lack sufficient funds for back-to-school expenses and resort to various borrowing methods—from formal loans to selling assets, borrowing from relatives, and taking informal loans. Yet despite these growing burdens, parents refuse to cut back on education spending, believing it's the path for their children to transcend economic limitations, even if it means sacrificing other quality-of-life aspects like travel, consumption, or even food.

However, families depleting savings or cutting basic expenses to maintain their children's education is not a sign of a sustainable system—it indicates education costs have exceeded what households can bear alone. Parents are calling for government intervention through tax relief, direct subsidies, transportation assistance, and price controls on education-related goods. These are essential for ensuring Thai children have equal access to education. Back-to-school costs represent more than just economics; they're an indicator of household vulnerability and persistent inequality in Thailand's education system.

If the government leaves this burden solely on parents' shoulders, it allows education opportunity to become a private burden rather than a shared social responsibility. The time has come to seriously link education policy with economic policy to ease this burden and ensure that education—the foundation of national development—doesn't become an unbearable burden for Thai families long-term.

Honda Motorcycle is launching its "Riding Moments" test-drive event for the new Honda UC3 electric motorcycle throughout May, inviting residents of Rayong, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, and Chachoengsao to experience a new way of traveling. Test riders will be able to experience the bike's real-world performance, including its agility, contemporary design, and comfort that perfectly suits daily life needs.

The free test-drive event runs from May 9-31, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at four locations: - May 9-10 at Central Rayong - May 16-17 at Central Khon Kaen - May 23-24 at Central Chiang Mai - May 30-31 at Central Chachoengsao

Customers who place orders during the event receive special financing starting at just 2,560 baht per month, plus exclusive benefits including one year of free charging (up to 12,000 baht value at Honda EV Chargers), a three-year service package or 36,000 kilometers coverage, and three years of emergency roadside assistance. These special offers are valid for purchases made between now and May 31, 2025.

For more details and updates, follow Honda Motorcycle Thailand on their official page.

May 7, 2025 — The Thai Meteorological Department issued its fifth severe weather warning (54/2569) affecting Thailand through May 10, 2025. Northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, along with Bangkok and surrounding areas, will experience increased thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rainfall in some areas. Following this, cooler conditions are expected as high pressure systems and cold air masses from China move in to cover the northeastern region and South China Sea, with southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into northern Thailand.

Eastern winds intensifying over the southern region and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rainfall to some areas in the south. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor exposure, staying away from large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Be cautious of dangers from thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, and accumulated rainfall that may cause flash flooding and flash floods.

Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare to protect agricultural products and livestock from damage. Residents should also monitor their health during this period of changing weather conditions.

High-Risk Provinces: Northern Region (May 7): Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampoon, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Uthai Thani, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Northeastern Region: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, and Yasothon. Central Region: Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Bangkok, and its metropolitan areas. Eastern Region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Southern Region: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.

Moderate-Risk Provinces include Phichit (north), multiple northeastern provinces, central region provinces, eastern provinces, and southern provinces.

May 8 High-Risk Provinces include similar regions across the north, northeast, central, and eastern areas.

Residents should monitor updates from the Thai Meteorological Department via their website at http://www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 available 24/7.