For those who love piping hot Korean hot pot, JOSEON is calling your name. This new Korean restaurant presents hot pot dishes with authentic Joseon-era recipes that history and period drama fans will instantly recognize—spanning roughly 500 years of Korean culinary heritage, comparable to Thailand's early Ayutthaya period through the Fifth Reign.

In those ancient times, people built cooking stoves with large covered pots. Creative cooking evolved when meat was placed on pot lids to grill while stewing happened below, eventually developing into the modern grilling stoves and hot pots we know today. This represents the golden age of Joseon food culture.

JOSEON is a new Korean brand making its Thai debut at Siam Center, 2nd floor food court near the escalator. The menu is small but select, focusing on hot pot with genuine Korean flavors—concentrated spices and generous portions at reasonable prices. Two young Korean chefs, Chef Yunho and Chef Joe, flew in to personally oversee the recipes and quality. Three set menus come complete with fresh vegetables, pickled sides, and rice, each with distinct flavors.

The first, "Volcano Mulkalbi Hot Pot," features beef or pork stacked in a volcano shape, served steaming with concentrated, tangy-salty mulkalbi broth. It includes plump Korean bean sprouts and meat dipped in "choganjang" sauce similar to ponzu. Add ramen noodles for an authentic Korean experience. Starts at 199 baht plus 7% VAT.

Next, the "Jjukumi Set" offers squid tentacles paired with beef or tender pork belly in a rich, sweet-spicy-salty broth topped with melty, stretchy cheese for extra indulgence. Delicious with rice or wrapped in fresh vegetables. Starts at 229 baht.

Finally, the "Kalbi Beef Grilling Set" features meat marinated in the restaurant's secret sauce, paired with kimchi and fresh vegetables. Starts at 219 baht.

Both Joseon chefs want to assure you they're committed to authentic Korean flavors, confident they'll please Thai palates. "We cook it the same way as in Korea, so it tastes the same here."

This week's culinary feature, presented by Chakrapan Nathanrin from Khon Kaen's Sor Sor News, showcases Sor Joo Sushi served Japanese-style at Porn Thip Wild Food restaurant. The restaurant is located near Ton Tarn intersection on Mueang Phon Road in Mueang Phon municipality, Khon Kaen province. The popular Sor Joo dish has been reimagined with a Japanese sushi presentation, creating an eye-catching appeal that has drawn considerable interest from tourists and food lovers, making it a standout menu item that entices customers to stop by and taste authentic Isaan cuisine. Suprani Hatthakij, owner of Porn Thip Wild Food restaurant, explains that the sushi-style plating emerged from a desire to make the homestyle dish more visually appealing and impressive. She decided to arrange Sor Joo on wooden sushi platters, which made the dish look more distinctive and appetizing. "Our Sor Joo uses high-quality beef loin, fresh and clean daily, maintaining the freshness of all ingredients." Each set includes sweet liver, fresh beef loin, arranged with chili and garlic, wrapped in peppermint leaves, and served with two types of dipping sauces—the authentic Isaan way—alongside fresh vegetable salad. Priced at 120 baht per set, interested customers can pre-order through the Porn Thip Wild Food restaurant page. Open daily from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

The long-awaited moment has arrived for the family of James Rueangsakdi Loychusak and his wife Krugo Natcha Loychusak as they welcome their second daughter, 'Maimetta,' born on the morning of May 7th.

James remained by Krugo's side throughout the labor and delivery, posting an update: "Krugo has left the delivery room safely. Both mother and baby are well. Little Maimetta is perfect and very strong."

The proud father shared the newborn's first photo with fans, captioning it: "Finally, the day we've been waiting for has arrived. Here's the first photo of my daughter. Welcome to the world, little sister Maimetta 'Miss Maimetta Loychusak,' the youngest daughter of Papa and Mama Krugo. We ask everyone to please love and care for her too. May she grow up surrounded by love, compassion, and good energy from all of you."

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema bring the legendary fighting game to the big screen with 'Mortal Kombat II,' an action-fantasy film that intensifies the thrills and brutality to its fullest. The creative team from the first installment reunites completely under the direction of Simon McQuoid, returning after his 2021 work. The film stars Karl Urban alongside Adeline Rudolf, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mechad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Louis Tan, and Daemon Herriman, with supporting performances by Shin Hahn and Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion.

This installment expands the scope with the introduction of Johnny Cage, an iconic character who brings color and intensity to the tournament. He teams up with fan-favorite champions to face the ultimate challenge: defeating Shao Kahn, the dark overlord who seeks to conquer Earthrealm and destroy everything in his path. Every battle is brutal and unforgiving, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Producer E. Bennett Walsh revealed, 'At the end of the first film, we left Cole saying he was going to Hollywood to find Johnny Cage. This is a crucial element of this installment in introducing Johnny Cage to audiences. His character arc is clearly developed and defined. We first meet him during his early action film heyday when he was at peak fame, then cut to a convention center where he's become a washed-up has-been signing autographs. This is really the heart of our entire story.'

Director-producer Simon McQuoid returns to helm the sequel, stating: 'It's a fascinating creative process. Having made one film and being able to learn from it—both what we did well and what we, including myself, could have done better—we were committed to applying all those lessons to this installment. Our core concept was how to expand this, make it more explosive, and take it to the next level. For me, it's been an excellent learning and creative process that feels incredibly rewarding. I'm thrilled to be back.'

Karl Urban, who plays Johnny Cage, shared: 'When we first meet Johnny Cage, he's a desperate character. His career has fallen apart and his life is in decline. He's not in good shape at the beginning of the story. Johnny's journey in this film is about self-discovery and discovering his inner power. Jeremy Slater's screenplay is exceptional and takes Johnny on an incredible adventure that captivated me. In preparation, I studied the culture of martial arts and competition because that's the world Johnny grew up in. The moment I landed and began filming, the team took me straight to stunt training because the choreography design is a massive undertaking. From day one, I felt like I was thrown into the deep end. We have an amazing stunt team—one of the best I've ever worked with—and I'm grateful to all of them. I'm excited for audiences to see what we've created!'

McQuoid praised Urban, saying: 'I've been a fan of his work throughout his career. Johnny is quite a broad character, and Karl has a natural ability...'

On May 7, 2025, at Phetcharat Building, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Namamuintratiracha University in Dusit District, Deputy Prime Minister Yotcharin Wongswatdee and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, along with Bangkok Governor Chatchat Sittiphand, participated in the handover ceremony of safety and disaster management innovations for hospitals—including earthquake vibration detection equipment and building inclination measurement devices.

Yotcharin noted that following the major disasters Thailand faced in 2024, including earthquakes and massive sinkholes in Bangkok and severe flooding in the South, the nation learned that disaster management is not a single agency's responsibility but a national challenge requiring integrated policy, planning, research, and implementation. Since disasters can occur anytime, the critical question is how we can predict and respond effectively. Disaster management innovation is therefore essential, and Thailand must develop its own technology since those on the ground understand local problems best.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted today's successful collaboration among various agencies including the Public Works Ministry, Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, and Bangkok, resulting in practical early warning innovations meeting international standards. The pilot program is already underway in Bangkok, with plans to expand to hospitals nationwide to enhance safety, particularly for earthquake alerts crucial to medical equipment management and ICU patient care.

The Ministry of Higher Education stands ready to support infrastructure and AI technology for full research implementation, while streamlining research fund approval processes to be faster and more flexible to meet emergency situations and frontline workers' real needs. The goal is ensuring Thais access quality technology and innovations with international standards at reasonable prices.

"Despite the high-risk challenges in innovation development, the Ministry fully supports all researchers and field workers—you are heroes building safety and peace of mind for all Thai people," Yotcharin concluded.

The Department of Business Development has revealed that cleaning services represent one of the fastest-growing service industries in Thailand, reflecting the hectic urban lifestyle where time has become a valuable commodity. Consumers increasingly rely on professional cleaning services for residences, offices, commercial establishments, and industrial facilities to save time and maintain hygiene standards.

The growth of the digital economy, particularly online housekeeping platforms, has been instrumental in making these services more accessible and convenient. These platforms offer diverse service options at various price points, ranging from basic cleaning to specialized services including disinfection, dust removal, air quality management (PM 2.5), and allergen control—catering especially to urban residents, elderly individuals living alone, and pet owners.

As of April 2569, there are 4,356 registered cleaning service businesses with a combined registered capital of over 10.563 billion baht, with approximately 96% being small enterprises. The industry showed continuous revenue growth starting in 2565, reaching over 50.945 billion baht in 2567, with profits rebounding to 2.177 billion baht in 2567 after dipping in 2566.

Key growth drivers include changing consumer behavior and the post-COVID-19 labor shift, with many workers transitioning to become cleaning service entrepreneurs. Globally, Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing region, with Indonesia being the largest ASEAN market. The Department advises business operators to monitor regulatory changes, maintain service quality standards, and focus on customer retention to ensure sustainable growth and regional competitiveness.