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Gold Casting Artisan Clarifies 50-Baht Golden Buddha Relic: Insists Work Was Completed and Handed Over, Requests Internal Inspection

A master goldsmith denies switching a 50-baht golden Buddha relic with brass, claiming he completed the work and handed it over to the temple in 2016, and has requested the relic be cut open for internal inspection to prove it contains gold

1 May Khaosod

On November 1, 2025, a master goldsmith from a casting workshop released a statement regarding the case where a customer brought in a golden Buddha relic weighing nearly 50 baht for inspection, only to discover that the gold donated by relatives had turned into brass worth only 2-3% of the original weight. The artisan explained that around 2016, after completing an earlier Buddha statue casting, he proceeded to cast a new golden relic using approximately 50 baht of gold donated by local residents. However, due to insufficient gold to completely fill the mold on the day of the ceremony, he poured what he had and then gave the mold to the abbot for safekeeping. The Buddha statue was later returned to the workshop for finishing, and an additional brass relic was cast—the same piece now making headlines. The artisan then brought this back to the temple with a melting pot to remelt the gold that remained unfilled in the original mold and complete it properly, pouring the melted gold into the brass relic before sealing it with plaster and handing it to the abbot. The casting master stated he cannot understand why reports claim the workshop switched pieces with a counterfeit, and requested that the relic be cut open for internal inspection to verify whether it contains gold inside. If it is indeed the same piece, he believes the inspection would clear his name.

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Cabinet to Approve Expansion of School Milk Program to Grade 9 to Address Oversupply Crisis

Thailand's agriculture ministry plans to expand its school milk program through Grade 9 to tackle a dairy oversupply crisis affecting farmers, with Cabinet approval expected within 30 days.

1 May Khaosod

The Deputy Agriculture Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives has announced plans to expand the school milk program after chairing a meeting with dairy cooperative representatives to address milk distribution quotas. Two key issues emerged from dairy farmers: allocation criteria for school milk quotas and the problem of excess milk inventory in the system. The ministry is preparing documentation to submit to the Cabinet for approval to extend the school milk program through Grade 9, aiming to increase milk consumption and ease farmers' hardship within a 30-day timeframe. The minister stated he is setting a 30-day target to resolve the oversupply crisis and is urgently engaging multiple agencies, including state funds, state enterprises, and private companies, to purchase milk for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and disabled persons.

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Sky and Nani Excited as Series Nears Release, Thank Fans for Support – Sky Forgets Passport

Actors Sky Wongravee and Nani Hiranyakrit are counting down to the May 5th premiere of their action series "WU" on GMM25, thanking fans for their support after appearing at a CentralWorld event. Sky humorously recounted nearly missing his f

1 May Khaosod

Actors Sky Wongravee and Nani Hiranyakrit are thrilled as their series "WU" approaches its premiere date. On April 30th, both appeared at the "Punthai Everything is Possible: Family Day" event at CentralWorld as the latest Punthai presenters, sharing their excitement about the upcoming release and thanking fans for their warm reception.

The series "WU" will premiere on May 5th, airing every Tuesday at 8:30 PM on GMM25, with same-day replays available on VIU at 9:30 PM. Both actors expressed gratitude to fans and the production team, noting they gave their full effort to action sequences to deliver the best possible work.

Sky shared a humorous account of his near-disaster during their China filming trip. He explained that his original passport went missing, so he rushed to get an emergency replacement. Just as he was heading to the airport for the flight to China, his old passport mysteriously reappeared. Realizing he'd brought the reported-lost passport by mistake, he had to rush back home to retrieve the correct one. He made it back to the airport at 9:30 AM for a 10 AM flight—barely in time.

Regarding the action sequences, Nani noted that his fighting scenes required precise timing and coordination, making it physically demanding. He emphasized that while they aimed for visually impressive choreography, safety remained the top priority. Sky's character involves different types of action, focusing more on ceremonial movements and mental concentration rather than intense physical combat. Both actors acknowledged significant physical soreness from the demanding action work, but expressed excitement about sharing the finished product with fans.

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Wave Sarin and Bung Bai Jade Open Up About Their Love Life: Didn't Know He Was a Hotel Owner, Overcoming 'My Love Isn't Pleased'

Thai celebrities Wave Sarin and Bung Bai Jade revealed how they overcame family disapproval and relationship struggles, including arguments that left Bung emotionally traumatized, during an appearance on Club Friday Show.

1 May Khaosod

Wave Sarin and his wife Bung Bai Jade opened up about their love story on the Club Friday Show produced by CHANGE2561. They revealed that when they first met, Bung had no idea Wave owned a hotel and thought he was joking. As the family's most treasured daughter, she faced significant obstacles, with family members expressing disapproval saying "my love isn't pleased." Bung also shared that during one period, she was so heavily infatuated with Wave that she would become nauseous seeing his face, which stemmed from intense arguments between them.

When asked how they first met, Wave joked about past life connections, while Bung made humorous remarks. Wave explained that when he first met her, he didn't even know she was a hotel owner's daughter and didn't take it seriously, thinking he was joking. After learning the truth, everything changed dramatically.

Regarding family acceptance, Bung described how about a month into dating, Wave came to greet her parents. As the family's most treasured daughter, her mother was protective and concerned about whether he might harm her. Her father rarely spoke, and before the wedding, the family called him "Bung's friend," later changing it to "Wave" because they couldn't remember his name. Only her older brother Beer was strongly opposed and didn't speak to Wave for two years.

Bung admitted she was heavily attached to Wave before marriage and having children, calling and texting him every 15 to 30 minutes. When asked how her deep infatuation turned into nausea when seeing him, Wave explained it resulted from their arguments, during which he would raise his voice uncontrollably. Bung revealed that after he threw things at her, she experienced panic attacks and depression, leading to nausea and breathing difficulties. She developed anxiety, especially during rainstorms, and her emotional state became increasingly fragile, eventually leading to unpredictable mood swings.

Follow Wave Sarin and Bung Bai Jade's life and love story on Club Friday Show, airing Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM on Channel One31, with replays available on YouTube at CHANGE2561.

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South Korean Woman Injured by Tissue Paper Contaminated with Adhesive in Public Restroom; Hidden Camera Suspected

A South Korean woman was hospitalized after using tissue contaminated with industrial adhesive in a Seoul office building restroom; police say a man in his 20s accidentally contaminated the paper while installing a hidden camera device.

1 May Khaosod

A South Korean woman in Seoul was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe burning pain while using tissue paper in a public restroom at an office building. Police investigation revealed the tissue was contaminated with adhesive, believed to be connected to a hidden camera device.

Multiple South Korean news agencies reported that the Gwanak Police Station in Seoul announced on April 28 that the incident occurred on April 26 at approximately 9:00 PM in the women's restroom of an office building in the Shinlim-dong district.

The victim, a woman, used the restroom alone before experiencing severe pain immediately upon touching the tissue paper, prompting her to call for help. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital urgently. She is currently safe with no life-threatening injuries.

Later, a man in his early 20s voluntarily surrendered to police. Based on his statement, officers seized a hidden camera device he had allegedly installed in the restroom. Police stated that while installing the device, the suspect used industrial-strength adhesive to secure it but accidentally contaminated the tissue paper in the restroom, resulting in the victim's injuries.

Police preliminarily explained that the case does not appear to be intentional assault or poisoning, but rather an accident stemming from the illegal act of installing a hidden camera. However, police have sent the tissue paper and related evidence to the National Forensic Service of South Korea for further investigation.

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Phol Peer Launches 'Thais Helping Thais' Program with Affordable Goods to Ease Public Hardship

Deputy Interior Minister Phol Peer launched the 'Thais Helping Thais' program in Nakhon Ratchasima, offering affordable goods through weekly booths at district offices to ease the public's cost-of-living burden amid rising prices.

1 May Khaosod

Deputy Interior Minister Phol Peer Suwannachuay visited Chakarat District in Nakhon Ratchasima Province to inspect government implementation and deliver ministerial directives. The initiative, developed in collaboration between the Commerce Ministry and the Department of Local Administration, officially launched the 'Thais Helping Thais' program to provide affordable goods to residents. Booths will operate every Friday at district offices, with mobile vendors bringing low-priced products to communities.

Phol Peer acknowledged that economic challenges—including rising product and energy prices—are the government's primary concern, and pledged continuous cost-reduction measures for all citizens. He emphasized the importance of maintaining public order and cracking down on illegal activities including grey market schemes, illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and pollution-causing burning that creates PM 2.5 smog. The government will implement strict measures against violators and negligent officials, as air pollution remediation places ongoing financial burdens on the state.

The program aims to stimulate grassroots economic recovery by providing local entrepreneurs, community enterprises, and businesses with channels to sell local products and consumer goods below market prices. This initiative promotes money circulation at the community level, reduces household expenses, generates income for producers, and effectively alleviates the public's cost-of-living burden sustainably.

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JAS Launches New 'Monomax' Package, Elevating Sports & Entertainment Platform

JAS has launched a new streaming package called Monomax with three affordable pricing tiers (starting at 129 baht per month) that consolidates major global sports and entertainment content into a single platform. The Sports Premium package at 187 baht per month offers 4K streaming, simultaneous viewing on two screens, and includes world-class sports rights including Premier League, UEFA Euro 2028, and international volleyball tournaments alongside exclusive entertainment content from Mono Original.

1 May Khaosod

JAS Launches New 'Monomax' Package, Elevating Sports & Entertainment Platform with world-class content bundled in one package under 'Monomax: ALL MAX, ONE PACK' starting at just 187 baht per month.

Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS) announces a major milestone in elevating its business to a regional Sports & Entertainment Platform as the holder of broadcast rights to world-class sports leagues, including Premier League and Emirates FA Cup for 6 seasons across 4 countries, broadcast rights to global volleyball competitions from 'Volleyball World' for a full 7 years, and broadcast rights to the UEFA European Championship or 'Euro 2028' for 3 consecutive years.

The 'Monomax' streaming platform under MONO Next Public Company Limited (MONO) serves as the primary platform for live and on-demand broadcasting of all major global sports leagues, positioning 'Monomax' as 'Southeast Asia's Sports & Entertainment Powerhouse'—a hub for world-class sports and quality entertainment content for viewers in Thailand and Southeast Asia, capturing every important moment at 'Monomax: ALL MAX, ONE PACK.'

Dr. Sorachai Asvarapunya, CEO of Jasmine International Public Company Limited (JAS), stated: "Today, MONOMAX is not just adding content; we are elevating the streaming experience standards for Thai viewers, enabling them to access world-class content and the best viewing experience at an affordable price." The Monomax platform has been developed to support diverse usage, including maximum 4K resolution support, simultaneous viewing on up to 2 screens, and compatibility with mobile phones, smart TVs, and computers.

Today, three new package options are announced to cater to every lifestyle:

1. ENTERTAINMENT: Complete entertainment package for all content lovers Caters to entertainment viewers with exclusive content from Mono Original • Watch movies and series from Mono Original • Single screen viewing • 129 baht/month or 999 baht/year (averaging 83 baht per month)

2. SPORTS STANDARD: Complete match package for individual viewers Covers global sports competitions with live, on-demand, and highlight content from major leagues worldwide, including Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship, League One, League Two, Ligue 1, Thai League, diverse world volleyball tournaments, and Muay Sawasdee Boxing events. • Full HD resolution • Single screen viewing • Maximum clarity at Full HD • 399 baht/month or 3,999 baht/year (averaging 333 baht per month)

3. SPORTS PREMIUM: Premium package perfect for the whole family Watch live, on-demand, and highlights from all major global tournaments including Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, UEFA Nations League 2026-2027, Euro qualification 2027-2028, Euro 2028, UEFA U-21 European Championship, Carabao Cup, EFL Championship, League One, League Two, Ligue 1, Thai League, diverse world volleyball events, Muay Sawasdee Boxing, and Cage Warriors. • Maximum 4K resolution • Simultaneous viewing on up to 2 screens • Watch movies and series from Mono Original plus live sports, highlights, and full match replays • Computer (PC) viewing support at 512p resolution • Content download capability for offline viewing • 187 baht/month

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Storm Devastates Durian Orchards in Chanthaburi; Damage Assessment and Relief Efforts Underway

A severe storm has damaged durian orchards across Chanthaburi province, prompting Thailand's Commerce Ministry to launch immediate relief efforts. Deputy Prime Minister Supachai Suthammaphand has ordered damage assessments and coordinated measures including processing damaged fruit into value-added products like fried durian and durian ice cream to minimize farmer losses. The ministry is also facilitating direct buyer access to undamaged crops to ensure continued market sales during the harvest season.

1 May Khaosod

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthammaphand has directed provincial commerce officials to survey durian orchards damaged by severe weather in Chanthaburi province and coordinate relief and recovery efforts. The Commerce Ministry expressed concern for affected farmers and ordered Chanthaburi's commerce office to coordinate with provincial authorities for immediate damage assessments, while liaising with the Interior Ministry to expedite relief measures for impacted orchard farmers.

For damaged durians that are harvestable with moisture content exceeding 30%, the Commerce Ministry will facilitate buyer visits to select produce for processing into various products, particularly fried durian, to minimize losses and help farmers generate partial income. Meanwhile, undamaged durians still on trees will receive special attention, with the Internal Trade Department coordinating direct buyer purchases to create market support and ensure continuous sales during the season.

The provincial commerce office is working with relevant agencies to sort damaged durians for appropriate processing based on quality, including incorporation into ice cream and durian flour for bakery and food products to increase value and reduce agricultural losses. Durians unsuitable for sale or processing will be managed appropriately to prevent contamination of marketable fruit, preserving standards and consumer confidence in Thai durian.

"The Commerce Ministry sends encouragement to all durian farmers affected by this incident and commits to accelerating full relief, care, and market support measures to help farmers overcome this situation as quickly as possible," Supachai concluded.

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Serial Scammer Strikes Again: 'Armpit Bandit' Released from Prison, Hides Change Under Her Arm at Convenience Store Fraud

Police arrested a 54-year-old serial con artist nicknamed the 'Armpit Bandit' in Bangkok on May 1 after she was released from prison just months earlier. The woman used an elaborate scheme at convenience stores, hiding 500-baht change notes under her armpit while falsely claiming she didn't receive full change to trick cashiers into refunding her original payment. She had targeted young employees across multiple provinces and was wanted on a theft charge since March.

1 May Khaosod

Police arrested a notorious 54-year-old woman known as the 'Armpit Bandit' on May 1, 2025, at a shopping mall in Bangkok's Bangna area after she alighted from a bus. The suspect, Namphueng, had been wanted on a theft charge since March 20 by Ayutthaya Provincial Court. She was apprehended while stepping off a bus near a department store in the Bangna area.

Her modus operandi involves pretending to shop for items under 100 baht, paying with a 1,000-baht note, and when given 500 and 100-baht notes as change, she quickly hides the 500-baht note under her armpit. She then complains about defective merchandise to distract the cashier, claims she didn't receive full change, and convinces them to return her original 1,000 baht before fleeing. This scheme earned her the nickname 'Armpit Bandit.'

Investigations revealed Namphueng had previously been arrested for identical crimes in June 2024 and was released in early 2025. Despite her time in prison, she resumed her criminal activities without remorse, typically targeting young employees to make it easier to distract them. She had operated across multiple locations in Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Bangkok, causing significant losses to business owners.

When questioned, the suspect denied all allegations and claimed the person in news photos was not her. However, police were unconvinced. Officers gathered evidence and obtained an arrest warrant. After learning she was hiding in the Bangna area, they moved in to apprehend her as she exited a bus near a shopping mall. She was transferred to Phra In Racha Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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Rueangkai Files Complaint with Election Commission to Refer Agriculture Minister Suriya's Qualifications to Constitutional Court Over Royal Rainmaking Department Director Transfer

A lawyer filed a complaint with the Election Commission seeking to disqualify Agriculture Minister Suriya, alleging he improperly transferred the Royal Rainmaking Department director in a move that violates constitutional integrity standard

1 May Khaosod

On May 1st, lawyer Rueangkai Leekijvattana submitted a formal petition to the Election Commission requesting an investigation and referral to the Constitutional Court to determine whether Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Suriya Jungrungruengkij should be disqualified from office. The complaint centers on Suriya's alleged role in transferring Rachan Silparayya from his position as director of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department to become a ministry inspector, which Rueangkai contends demonstrates a lack of integrity and serious ethical misconduct violating constitutional provisions 170(4) and 160(4-5). Rueangkai cited evidence including Rachan's resignation letter citing inability to comply with political directives, social media posts, and media interviews as substantiation for his claims. Suriya subsequently gave an interview acknowledging his grandson contacted Rachan about the fiscal year 70 budget but denied involvement in the transfer, claiming it was routine due to Rachan's approaching retirement. Rueangkai maintains sufficient evidence exists for the ECT to refer the matter to the Constitutional Court for determination of whether Suriya meets disqualification criteria, and requested the ECT compile evidence from involved parties and order Suriya to cease his ministerial duties pending the court's decision.

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Afraid of Going to Prison Without Knowing It! Chetsad Smile Buffalo Asks the Person Who Transferred Money to the Wrong Account

Drummer Chetsad Smile Buffalo seeks the person who accidentally transferred 13,800 baht to his account, saying he'll report it to police to avoid unknowingly facing legal trouble.

1 May Khaosod

The legendary drummer known for hits like "Too Good" and "Sky Still Sky," Vora Chetsad Empia (Chetsad Smile Buffalo), former singer and drummer of the renowned rock band Smile Buffalo, recently posted asking whoever transferred money to his account by mistake. He wrote: "Has anyone transferred money to the wrong account? 13,800 baht came into my account. You didn't tell me your purpose, but I have your name from the transfer. You may have sent it to the wrong account. Tomorrow I will hurry to report this to police and keep a daily record. Your money will be returned through the bank's process." Chetsad expressed his fear of unknowingly committing a crime, saying he doesn't dare transfer money to anyone he doesn't know well. "Because I won't transfer money to anyone I don't know well enough. If I transfer it into someone's account, I could unknowingly end up in prison. This post serves as partial evidence of my intention. Time will help us consider all matters if we have mindfulness, focus, intelligence, and wisdom. Sometimes things slip, but I'm sincere with everyone. Take care." Fans responded positively in the comments, praising his mindfulness and proper handling of the situation.

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