Hidden Predator is a romantic-action drama featuring Ice Panutpong alongside Yam Matira as they launch a fierce revenge game, transforming from enemies into a dangerous love story. When truth must be exchanged for the heart, this intense romantic-action series from director Pao Jinchong tells the story of Taiga, a young Japanese designer whose yakuza father is murdered by the secret organization 'Phoenix.' To hunt down the boss 'Demon,' Taiga goes undercover at Three-C Group. But the major obstacle is Rin, a skilled bodyguard. The clash between Taiga and Rin becomes a high-stakes game where every step is fraught with danger. Who is a true friend and who is a hidden enemy? When truth costs both lives and love, how will this revenge game end? Taiga, a handsome young designer, comes to Thailand after Kenji, his yakuza adoptive father, is murdered by the secret organization Phoenix with Demon as the boss. Taiga goes undercover to work for Three-C Group, a company belonging to prominent businessman Neuribal, to hunt down Demon. But standing in his way is Rin, Neuribal's bodyguard. No one knows that Rin is the daughter of a police officer who was killed and silenced when reopening the brutal murder case of the former Three-C chairman. After her father's death, Rin transformed herself to find clues about the murder that was covered up, with Phallop helping her conceal her true identity. Taiga and Rin must clash throughout their investigation into the killer. Former police superintendent Kanin helps Taiga, while Taiga's friends Thammat, Ratee, and Aru, along with Rin's close friend Sun, piece together the puzzle behind the brutal murder case. The high-stakes game between Taiga and Rin intensifies as everyone around them is drawn into the dangerous game. Taiga traces his path to Demon himself. But Phallop orders Rin to eliminate Taiga. Rin cannot kill Taiga and decides to sacrifice herself as bait instead. Finally, the mystery of what truth Taiga must sacrifice with his beloved's life will unfold. Watch the intense revenge romance drama every Monday through Friday at 7:00 PM, premiering May 15, 2025 on Channel 33 and online on 3Plus.

CHONBURI — On May 12, 2026, Thai police arrested three Chinese nationals during a raid on a luxury house in Pattaya allegedly used to produce 'zombie vapes' containing the controlled sedative etomidate, authorities said.

The operation was carried out by officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division under orders from Police Lieutenant General Natthasak Chaowanasai and Pol. Maj. Gen. Thatphum Charuprat, with Police Colonel Naruephon Karuna leading the arrest team.

The three Chinese suspects were arrested at a property on Nong Krabok Road in Bang Lamung district.

Police charged them with illegally producing and possessing etomidate, a Category 2 psychotropic substance, for commercial distribution. They were also accused of working outside the scope permitted for foreign nationals in Thailand.

Authorities seized a large quantity of chemicals and manufacturing equipment from the two-storey house, including industrial chemical containers, white chemical powder, sodium bicarbonate, production machinery, weighing and sealing equipment, and approximately 2,700 empty vape pod packages believed to be intended for sale.

Investigators said the property appeared to have been used as a production site for 'zombie vapes,' a term used in Thailand for e-cigarettes mixed with etomidate, an anaesthetic drug that can cause severe drowsiness and dangerous side effects.

Police said forensic officers later tested the substances found at the scene and confirmed the presence of etomidate, which is classified in Thailand as a Category 2 psychotropic substance and a key ingredient in the illicit vape products.

The suspects denied the allegations during questioning. They were taken into custody along with the seized evidence for further legal action by narcotics suppression investigators.

The cable car to Phu Kradueng Mountain is scheduled to open in February 2030, as the Loei Governor and provincial administration advance their roadmap into the environmental impact assessment (EIA) preparation phase alongside construction design. On May 13, 2025, Governor Chaiyapatch Jarunpong chaired a working committee to establish the roadmap and management framework for the cable car construction project, defining implementation strategies and oversight protocols. The Governor announced a five-phase roadmap for the project: Phase 1 (preparation and study permits) ran from October 2024 to May 2025; Phase 2 (EIA reporting and construction design) spans May 2025 to December 2025; Phase 3 (review and approval) occurs January to September 2026; Phase 4 (construction) begins October 2026 through January 2030; and Phase 5 (public opening) is targeted for February 2030. The project is currently in Phase 2, undergoing environmental impact assessment studies and design work, with expectations to meet the February 2030 service opening target.

According to Nanthapong Jiralertpongsa, director of the Office of Trade and Investment Policy (OTIP), Thailand's producer price index for April 2025 stood at 117.5, representing a 9.1% increase from the same period last year due to rising global energy prices. This surge particularly affected mining products and industrial products, which climbed 10.7%, with petroleum products, related industrial goods, and gold experiencing the sharpest increases driven by Middle Eastern tensions affecting global supply chains and shipping costs. Chemical products, plastics, fertilizers, rubber products, and plastic packaging all saw price increases stemming from higher energy and raw material costs, while agricultural products declined slightly by 0.5% due to ample domestic supply, with decreases in rice, sugarcane, fruits, livestock, and shrimp prices reflecting weak global demand and domestic economic conditions.

Looking ahead to May 2025, the OTIP expects the producer price index to expand at a slower rate, though production costs remain elevated due to persistently high global energy prices and logistics expenses. While manufacturers face continuous cost pressures, their ability to pass these increases to consumers is limited by weak domestic economic recovery and consumer purchasing power, with competitive pricing pressures preventing full price adjustments across industries. Director Nanthapong noted that April's overall price increase reflects the sustained volatility in global energy markets, which has driven up domestic refined oil prices and shipping costs, significantly impacting production costs across multiple industrial sectors.

A 60-ton gross cargo tugboat belonging to Pairat Rungroj Company capsized in the sea near Tao Lae Island in Prachuap Khiri Khan province on May 11. The vessel, which had departed from Bang Pakong Port headed for Samui Island in Surat Thani province, was carrying three crew members. After being rescued this morning around 8 AM by a local fisherman nicknamed "Tai Keem," two crew members—18-year-old Wu from Nakhon Sawan and 15-year-old Wa from Buriram—were hospitalized in exhausted condition after spending two days and nights adrift. The third crew member, 18-year-old Phu from Samut Prakan, remains missing at sea. According to survivors' accounts, the vessel encountered severe rain squalls and strong gusts starting around 2 PM on May 11 near Tao Lae Island. Water leaked into the engine room, and despite the captain's attempts to navigate away from the waves toward the island's headland, the vessel could not withstand the powerful waves and wind, ultimately capsizing. Rescue authorities are currently conducting coordinated search efforts with local fishing vessels and marine police to locate the missing crew member.

At 12:30 PM on May 13, 2569, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Interior Minister, accompanied by officials, arrived at Samui International Airport in Surat Thani Province. Surat Thani Governor Piphit Rattanaraksa and Bhumjaithai party representatives were on hand to greet him. The PM then traveled by black Toyota Alphard to Bang Rak Pier on Koh Samui before taking a speedboat to Koh Phangan.

During the boat ride, he called Transport Minister Surraphet Bunyamani to order improvements to the aging ferry bridge and streamline procedures for better public and private sector use.

When arriving at Koh Phangan's pier, residents greeted him with signs reading "Support the PM," "PM come solve our problems," "PM's visit makes Koh Phangan people happy and smiling," and "Happy to meet PM Anutin," while presenting flowers.

At one moment, the PM greeted children waiting at the pier and asked for their names. When one child answered "Jah" and another said "Beauty," the PM jokingly remarked with good humor, "I'm so tired just hearing those names."