Good Fortune and Bad Fortune Friday, May 1, 2569 By [Astrologer]

Aries (Lukhna) Today you may feel more exhausted with work than usual and might need temporary sick leave due to illness or fever, but elders will care for you well. If you're seeking domestic help, you may coincidentally find a foreigner from a different culture. You'll help friends or relatives with financial problems.

Taurus (Lukhna) After working quietly for several days, you'll no longer hide your completed work and new projects. You'll share good news with family and colleagues—such as increased production and greater profits. Environmental and natural changes will have no physical or mental impact on you.

Gemini (Lukhna) You'll face domestic troubles such as termites or various pests in your home. Avoid hosting celebrations at home as someone may try to sneak illegal items inside. Coworkers may secretly drink alcohol and gamble in the office, or engage in improper conduct.

Cancer (Lukhna) You'll encounter people and situations with unusual customs that don't suit you well. Criticizing or disagreeing with their behavior may upset superiors. Beware of unseen enemies or losing valued possessions unexpectedly. Your romantic partner brings you happiness.

Leo (Lukhna) You'll acquire property through unusual or luck-based means, but avoid buying or trading old valuable antiques as you may be easily deceived. Jupiter in your sign makes you cautious about finances. Foreigners may act contrary to your interests.

Virgo (Lukhna) You'll feel tired of socializing and reluctant to talk to many people you know. Even if you share your opinions, people often won't listen or believe you. You may lose some benefits helping certain friends, but only temporarily. Single natives may reconnect with an old flame. Those in relationships may show more attention to family than to partners.

Libra (Lukhna) You'll feel exhausted and lose motivation for work, unlike before. Mars is transiting in an unfavorable position, draining your current energy reserves. Close associates may fall under opposing influence, and weaker colleagues may become adversaries. Superiors won't offer support.

Scorpio (Lukhna) Focus especially on work as conflicts with coworkers may arise. Approach everything with composure and caution. You haven't yet solved your own financial problems. Sudden illness may occur while traveling. Enemies will create disturbances with excessive talk.

Sagittarius (Lukhna) You'll complete work correctly according to superiors' intentions. Be especially careful with documents and paperwork. Valuable and beautiful items placed elsewhere may be damaged. Work is the source of your wealth, money, and luck. Associates understand and sympathize with your work performance well.

Capricorn (Lukhna) If you have regular income such as a salary or pension, someone will tempt you to invest by promising great returns. Verify carefully whether this violates ethics, as they may lead you into gray-area business or illegal activities that create heavy debt without you realizing it.

The wait is finally over for the annual durian extravaganza at Baiyoke Hotel's iconic durian buffet. Every year it's packed with fame and glory, with each seating completely full daily and reservation cards sold out months in advance. Customers have been clamoring for this event since before the durian even blooms. Before you know it, ten years have passed. The organizers are announcing this year as extra special to honor the prestige of this legendary buffet.

"Baiyoke Durian Fever Buffet" previously featured "durian and seafood," but in 2026 they're adding a heavyweight champion: "steak." The buffet's triple threat—"durian, seafood, and steak"—is priced at 1,290 baht net with no additional charges, regardless of rising oil prices. That's the advance booking rate, though walk-in guests will be charged the standard rate of 1,490 baht per person.

Included with your meal are passes to view the 77th floor and the rotating rooftop platform on the 84th floor for taking stylish photos and creating content. This year won't disappoint in any way.

The event runs for 45 consecutive days from May 1 to June 14, 2026, at Bangkok View Restaurant on the 76th floor of Baiyoke Sky Hotel, with seven seatings daily from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, each lasting 90 minutes. Eat until you're completely satisfied before heading out.

The durians here are delicious and carefully graded for guaranteed quality, featuring premium Monthong varieties from orchards in Rayong and Chanthaburi—plenty of flesh and small seeds, never disappointing. They're peeled piece by piece and plated for you to choose from. You can sample before picking, and switch if something doesn't suit your taste until you find your favorite. The restaurant's popularity speaks volumes—the minimum daily durian order is over 3 tons.

The new "steak" menu was added in response to customer requests in comments and feedback. They serve beef, pork, and chicken, with beef being the star—grilled with fragrant fat and paired with savory dipping sauce that's absolutely divine. The meat is so tender it melts in your mouth.

The seafood selection is comprehensive, including river shrimp, white shrimp, clams, and squid, prepared grilled, blanched, or in tom yam. Signature dishes like waterfall hot pot, rice mixed with seafood fish sauce, fried rice with thick seafood omelet, and more remain consistently excellent.

Desserts include sticky rice with coconut milk and durian, and mango sticky rice—saving room for these is essential. That's just a glimpse; the delicious offerings continue throughout the hotel.

Reservations are recommended through the hotel website at https://baiyokebuffet.com/detail/Durian2026, available 24/7. Bank transfers are convenient, fast, and safe from fraud.

Phone: 0-2656-3939

CPRAM Company Limited, a leader in ready-to-eat food products, has partnered with Chester's, the legendary roasted chicken brand beloved by Thais, to launch Delicasia x Chester's Spicy Roasted Chicken. Premium chicken wings are carefully selected and packed three pieces per pack, marinated with special spices and roasted in Delicasia's distinctive style while preserving Chester's signature taste—offering the fresh-grilled experience with every bite. Designed for modern lifestyles demanding convenience, speed, and simplicity, it works perfectly as a main dish, snack, or quick dinner. Simply tear open and microwave for moments to enjoy authentic Chester's roasted chicken flavor, delivering restaurant-quality taste anytime, anywhere. Available 24/7 at 7-Eleven throughout Thailand at just 42 baht per pack. Launch promotions include: first offer – special introductory price from April 30 to May 23, 2026, reduced from 42 baht to 39 baht; second offer – exclusive app deal from June 4 to July 1, 2026, pre-order four packs for 159 baht instead of 168 baht, plus a free limited-edition Chestie water glass (500 units available).

A high-ranking individual's burial site has been discovered in a rice field in Ban Lad District, Phetchaburi Province, featuring the skeleton of an ancient human adorned with gold bracelets dating back approximately 1,500 years, buried alongside prehistoric drums. On April 30, 2026, Fine Arts Department Director-General Panom Butt Chantrachote visited the excavation site at Moo 6, Ban Don Plab, Somphloei Subdistrict, Ban Lad District, accompanied by Nipha Sangkanakindhorn, Director of Fine Arts Office Region 1 Ratchaburi, and other officials and archaeologists.

Initial findings revealed gold bracelets attached to the wrist bones of the skeleton, estimated to be 1,500 to 2,000 years old from the prehistoric era through the early Dvaravati period. The excavation also uncovered four additional glong moh-ra-thuk drums, bringing the total to six drums, along with eight clay vessels, glass beads, clay projectiles, portions of approximately four human skeletons, and metal container fragments.

Excavations began on February 9, 2026, led by archaeologist Kanickar Premjai and conducted by a team including students from Naresuan University and Phetchaburi Rajabhat University alongside local volunteers. The initial dig revealed the base of a drum at 60 centimeters depth and the drum's rim at one meter depth, indicating the drum was inverted with its base exposed. Among the findings were eight clay vessels at 60 centimeters depth, including seven pot-shaped containers and one bowl-shaped vessel, along with glass beads, clay projectiles, human bone fragments, metal vessel pieces, and notably, rings and gold bracelets worn on the skeletal remains.

Archaeologist Kanickar explained that the discovery represents a burial ritual involving glong moh-ra-thuk drums, metal containers, clay vessels, and gold ornaments interred with the deceased as offerings to honor the deceased individual. Further excavation expansion is continuing to uncover additional artifacts from this significant archaeological site.

KHON KAEN — On April 30, 2026, rescue workers successfully freed a woman trapped inside a six-wheeled truck after it swerved off the road and crashed into a tree on the roadside in northeastern Thailand. The accident happened on Highway 2062 along the Manchakiri–Ban Thum route in Ban Sawang village, Suan Mon subdistrict, Manchakiri district. Emergency responders from local rescue units found the vehicle, registered in Chachoengsao province, had left the carriageway before colliding with the tree. A female passenger identified as 34-year-old Saengchan Phutthawo was pinned inside the cab between the vehicle and the tree. Rescue teams deployed hydraulic cutting equipment to extract her, completing the operation in just over an hour. She received initial treatment at the scene before being transported to Manchakiri Hospital for urgent care. Police attributed the accident to the driver—believed to be her boyfriend—falling asleep at the wheel. Although he regained consciousness, he could not regain control of the vehicle before it left the road and struck the tree. No fatalities were reported.

The Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) announced that Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) reached 108.69 in March 2025, expanding 0.75% from the same period last year, with manufacturing capacity utilization at 64.61%. The petroleum industry expanded 1.48%, while industrial goods exports grew substantially at 21.10%—marking 21 consecutive months of expansion—and the automotive sector returned to growth at 0.55%.

Automobile bookings at Motor Show 2026 totaled 132,951 units, up 55,572 units or 71.8% compared to the previous year, reflecting strong demand for modern vehicles, particularly electric and hybrid models. This surge stems from volatile oil prices, worsening PM 2.5 pollution, and government incentive programs including EV 3.0 and EV 3.5 initiatives, which have encouraged consumers to prioritize fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles.

These trends are expected to boost automotive production and domestic component usage, supporting Thailand's transition toward becoming a regional center for modern vehicle manufacturing. International tourist arrivals grew 2.0% to 2.8 million, benefiting related industries. The first-quarter 2025 MPI reached 102.76, expanding 0.83% year-on-year with average capacity utilization at 61.26%.

Government stability and smooth governance transition have supported the continuation of economic stimulus programs and projects. Officials expect Thailand's industrial sector to gradually recover throughout 2025, provided risks from global trade policies and geopolitical tensions are managed effectively. However, April 2025 signals warrant caution, as Middle East tensions raise energy costs and logistics expenses, while persistent trade barriers and import competition increase pressure on domestic manufacturers.