Looking for love in Bangkok? Thai celebrity PunPun is sharing her unconventional matchmaking method that's taking social media by storm. According to PunPun, a fortune teller once told her she had everything in life except a husband, so she was directed to pray at the Trimurti statue outside CentralWorld with 100 red roses in hand. She stood before the statue and earnestly prayed: "Please let my soulmate find me quickly, and keep the wrong people away." To her amazement, her Line app buzzed with a message almost immediately after she finished praying—a response so quick that even professional matchmakers would be jealous. The story has inspired hordes of single Bangkok visitors to flock to CentralWorld's entrance with their own roses, hoping to replicate PunPun's success. Beyond shopping and dining, tourists are now adding a spiritual romantic quest to their Bangkok itinerary. PunPun invites her followers to share their own romantic aspirations and spread the word, wishing everyone to find their perfect match in 2026.

Teacher Beer and actress Kwan Usamanee Witthayanon held a joint press conference during a live shopping broadcast to address drama about an alleged six-month secret relationship after concerned viewers requested clarification. Teacher Beer stated: "People are saying we've been dating for six months, but we only met for the first time at C Sivatat's house during a live stream, and it hasn't even been six months. We didn't even get close or talk to each other, but someone spread rumors that we've been together for the past six months." Kwan jokingly responded: "We should just get a notebook and pen and write a movie script to turn this into a short film." Teacher Beer continued: "People don't even recognize me with my dark skin tone, and yesterday someone asked if it was true that we were dating based on the TikTok drama—it's not good news and made me uncomfortable, so I'm making this statement." When asked directly if they were dating, Teacher Beer clearly stated "No," to which Kwan joked "Does this mean I'm applying to date you?" Teacher Beer humorously replied that if they were together, he would "go crazy" given their conflicting personalities, while present during the broadcast, Tack Paranyoo commented that "my ears on this side are already damaged."

James Rueangsakdi opens up about his marriage and family struggles, sharing lessons from infertility and his wife's miscarriage. Few would expect that James and his wife carefully planned every detail of their family life before marriage, revealing intimate details on the show "MY DADDY James." He recounts their over-one-year struggle with infertility, with the most difficult moment being his wife's first miscarriage. He warns men that physical strength doesn't equate to easy conception, emphasizing the crucial philosophy of being a "truly present father"—valuing children's time above anything else. This principle became their relationship's foundation, helping the entire family grow together steadily.

Reflecting on their infertility struggles, James and his wife, like many couples, initially believed that as a strong athlete and an attractive woman, having children would be natural. However, after six months and then a year of trying naturally without success, they grew discouraged. When James married at 39 and his wife was in her early thirties, one year of trying proved unsuccessful. They didn't just fail to conceive; the emotional toll became overwhelming. His wife experienced deep feelings of worthlessness and despair, questioning why she couldn't be a mother while watching others her age succeed effortlessly. At that time, she wasn't yet "Khru Goy, Baby and Mom" with knowledge about infertility, so she blamed herself, withdrew, and spiraled into depression. There were nights so dark he remembers them vividly—when she didn't conceive and continued not to get pregnant, sometimes even delirious, questioning why this happened to her.

They eventually tried both natural methods and scientific approaches. Initially, they began with basic steps: consulting a doctor who advised tracking ovulation cycles, attempting natural conception, then progressing to IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), where doctors combine sperm and eggs through a simple procedure before inserting them into the woman's reproductive system. Despite trying this method, it didn't progress. The atmosphere in their marriage became increasingly dark and depressing. The worst moment came when Khru Goy had her first miscarriage. James remembers receiving her phone call as she sobbed uncontrollably. Scientifically, this was natural selection—nature eliminating imperfect embryos, completely normal. But lacking this knowledge, she blamed herself. After the miscarriage, James privately wondered if perhaps she was already fine, and maybe the problem lay with him. The marital atmosphere filled only with despair. As a man, he tried to comfort her, suggesting they could be happy with just the two of them. This became a turning point in their lives. Khru Goy rose from her despair, researching infertility, consulting doctors, attending seminars about fertility and reproductive systems, ultimately transforming her pain into knowledge and eventually becoming an educator herself.

The Royal Irrigation Department is advancing Thai farmers into the digital age by partnering with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under support from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The initiative offers training workshops on climate technology and data to help farmers cope with weather volatility and improve water management and agricultural production efficiency.

This program is part of a broader initiative titled "Building Climate Change Adaptation Capacity in Thailand's River Basins through Efficient Water Management and Sustainable Agriculture." The training covers 22 subdistricts in Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, and Uthai Thani provinces, enabling farmers to use digital tools for planting decisions. A total of 1,249 farmers participated—280 men and 969 women.

The training is divided into three phases. The first phase, running from September 8 to October 15, 2025, focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) technology, allowing farmers to connect data from measurement devices like water level sensors to online systems in real time. For example, farmers can link water meters to the WaterUnity app to monitor water levels in their areas, enabling precise water planning and reducing forecasting errors.

The second phase, from October 16, 2025 to January 16, 2026, provides hands-on training with the WaterUnity app—a smart water management platform developed by the Royal Irrigation Department in partnership with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. This application collects water and agricultural data, helping farmers select optimal planting periods and efficiently calculate required water volumes.

The final phase, from January 26 to February 27, 2026, focuses on expanding market channels for farmers through social media platforms like TikTok, which has 1.9 billion global users and 44 million Thai users. Farmers will learn account setup, opening online stores, product photography, creating short promotional videos, and using Zoom for customer and business communications.

The Royal Irrigation Department emphasizes that equipping farmers with digital technology and climate data skills will enhance their capacity to adapt to intensifying climate change. This transition from traditional farming to "smart farming" driven by real data will increase incomes, reduce risks, and provide long-term security for Thai farmers.

On April 28, 2026, Arada Fueangtong, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade, announced that the European Union has fully implemented the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) under EU Regulation 2023/956 starting January 1, 2026. The measure covers six product categories: steel and steel products, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, hydrogen, and electricity, requiring importers with shipments exceeding 50 tons annually to purchase CBAM Certificates to offset embedded greenhouse gas emissions.

Emissions can be calculated two ways: using actual production data verified by EU-accredited bodies, or applying EU-set default reference values. On December 16, 2025, the EU released additional regulations (EU 2025/2621) establishing country and product-specific standard values based on the average emissions of the top 10% highest-emitting factories.

Exporters unable to calculate actual emissions must use default values, with escalating mark-ups: Thai steel, aluminum, and hydrogen face 10% increases in 2026, 20% in 2027, and 30% in 2028. Thai fertilizer exporters face 1% annual increases. These progressions incentivize producers to disclose real emissions data, as failure to do so increases export costs significantly, particularly for manufacturers using outdated production technology.

Arada emphasized that Thai businesses should urgently compile complete greenhouse gas emissions data and documentation throughout their supply chains to reduce long-term costs. She also recommended closely monitoring regulatory updates and improving production processes to reduce emissions and maintain competitive advantage in EU markets. Further details are available at 02 547 4735 or hotline 1385.

At 10:00 AM on April 28, 2569, at Kok Khram Police Station, Rosemary Kahanding, a former Thai-Filipino singer, brought her 13-year-old son to file a police report against an acquaintance and studio photographer who allegedly committed indecent assault against the boy in Khao Yai during the recent Songkran festival.

Rosemary revealed that on April 20, the photographer sent her a Line message asking to take her son on a trip to a five-star hotel in Khao Yai and engage in various activities to expand his worldview. Although her son was reluctant, she thought it was a good opportunity and allowed him to go.

Rosemary stated that on the afternoon of April 23, when her son returned home, he displayed unusual behavior. By 8:00 PM that evening, he told her that he would never go anywhere with this person again because the man had sexually abused him by grabbing his genitals. Shocked, she called the photographer, who admitted to the act but claimed it was just horseplay. He offered to settle the matter by paying 20,000 baht, but she refused.

The photographer later increased his offer to 100,000 baht with installment payments, asking her to have mercy and not ruin his future. He warned that if charges were filed, they could not be withdrawn, and that prosecution would result in job loss and possible imprisonment, leaving him unable to pay compensation or psychological treatment for the boy. He apologized, but Rosemary stated that an apology and compensation cannot heal her son's psychological damage.

Rosemary emphasized that this incident will leave a permanent scar on her son's mind. She also noted that days before, the photographer posted on Facebook, checking in at Suvarnabhumi Airport with a message about going to work abroad, which raised her concerns about him fleeing. Therefore, she decided to file the report and requested that investigators coordinate with Moo Si Police Station.

Rosemary confirmed her determination to pursue the case to the fullest extent and demands compensation for psychological treatment for her 13-year-old son.