Shocking twist! Wildlife documentary filmmakers worldwide nearly fell for the 'Bristol Crocodile' legend, only to discover it was a waterlogged shoe. The English urban legend has made a comeback on social media once again.

Dom Davies, a wildlife filmmaker who has worked with real crocodiles in South America, confirms he wasn't seriously fooled by the 'mysterious creature' in the Avon River in England, though he admits there was a moment when he almost believed it.

The entire incident stems from the 'Bristol Crocodile' legend that has circulated since 2014, when a bus driver claimed to see something resembling a crocodile in the city's river. It soon became an endless tale that people kept talking about.

Despite many years passing, no one has ever captured or truly confirmed the existence of this crocodile. However, the story never died down. Instead, it became inspiration for artwork and a 2023 documentary—an urban legend that locals seem to want to believe in.

The 38-year-old Davies, who has worked extensively with wildlife, admits that while he knows scientifically that crocodiles couldn't survive in the cold waters of the Avon River, sometimes what you see in a split second can still make you doubt. He explained that on that day, an object emerged from the water at just the 'right angle,' causing his brain to work on autopilot with the classic thought: 'If it were really alive, it wouldn't have survived this long'—before discovering the truth: it was a 'wet shoe.'

Davies even admitted that at first glance, the shoe resembled a caiman from South America, a species he had filmed before, making his brain feel slightly tricked.

So he picked up his phone, filmed a funny clip, and posted it to social media on April 26. It quickly went viral, garnering nearly 58,000 views and over 1,600 likes in no time.

After the clip spread, comments flooded in. Some said it really looked like a crocodile; others even gave philosophical warnings: 'Be careful, or you'll hallucinate and see crocodiles as shoes next time.' One person sealed the deal with the comment: 'That shoe is actually a Croc.'

Top 10 demonstration schools with the highest upper secondary enrollment in second semester academic year 2568, based on data from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).

On May 3, a reporter noted that the MHESI website released enrollment data for "demonstration school students in the 2568 academic year, second semester, in state higher education institutions, categorized by school location, school name, grade level, and gender at the upper secondary level (grades 10-12)."

Data shows that the total enrollment in demonstration schools under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation for upper secondary level in the 2568 academic year, second semester, was 21,628 students, distributed as follows:

Grade 10: 7,569 students Grade 11: 7,275 students Grade 12: 6,784 students

The top 10 demonstration schools with the highest enrollment in second semester of the 2568 academic year nationwide are as follows:

1. Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Prasanmit (Secondary Division): 4,440 students 2. Maha Sarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 1,080 students 3. "Phibun Bamphen" Demonstration School, Burapha University: 1,048 students 4. Kasetsart University Demonstration School, Research and Educational Development Center: 973 students 5. Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Pathumwan: 973 students 6. Naresuan University Demonstration School: 859 students 7. Ramkhamhaeng University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 796 students 8. Chiang Mai University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 794 students 9. Mahidol University International Demonstration School: 775 students 10. Valairongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School (Under Royal Patronage) Secondary Division: 752 students

Note: Report compiled on February 20, 2569. There are 21 educational institutions that have not yet submitted data, including Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Demonstration School, Siriraj Child Care and Development Center Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, and others.

A tragic drowning claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy at Thung Wua Len Beach in Chumphon on May 3rd at 1:00 PM. The boy had been traveling with his 38-year-old father from Saraburi on a motorcycle during school break. Police lieutenant Saiyan Tumrawat of Pathio Station received the report and coordinated with multiple rescue units including Chumphon Udomsak Hospital rescue team, Chumphon Charity Foundation rescue unit, and Sapli Subdistrict rescue team. Many tourists gathered at the scene in shock as rescue personnel deployed equipment to search the sea. Within approximately 20 minutes, rescuers discovered the unconscious boy at the bottom of the 2-3 meter deep ocean and immediately brought him to shore to perform CPR. Though his pulse briefly returned, he remained unconscious and was rushed to Chumphon Udomsak Hospital. Despite doctors and rescue workers' full efforts to save him, the boy died shortly after. The grieving father, 38, explained that they had arrived in Chumphon two days earlier to visit relatives and explore the beaches. At Thung Wua Len Beach, he had called his son back to shore, but the boy requested to continue playing and assured him not to worry. Minutes later, the father lost sight of his son and immediately called for help. Rescue volunteer Weerathep Yaemnoy, one of the responders, noted that the beach area had strong currents that seemed to pull bodies underwater, with depths reaching 2-3 meters. Several rescuers who went to help also became weak and nearly lost their own lives. He warned that while the sea may appear calm, certain areas have deep channels, strong currents, and dangerous undertows, advising swimmers to stay in safe designated areas and never take their eyes off children.

On May 3, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast for upper Thailand, predicting hot afternoons with severe heat in parts of the northern and central regions. Thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected in some areas due to a heat-induced low-pressure system covering upper Thailand, combined with southwest and southeast winds bringing moisture. The public is advised to take health precautions by avoiding prolonged outdoor activities and remaining alert to dangers from thunderstorms and strong winds.

The southern region will experience scattered thunderstorms from easterly and southeast winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, southern region, and Andaman Sea. Between May 6-8, rainfall will increase across the south with heavy rain in some areas caused by an easterly wind wave affecting the lower southern region. Residents are warned to prepare for potential flooding. Sea conditions in the Gulf and Andaman Sea show waves around 1 meter high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Fishermen should exercise extra caution and avoid thunderstorm zones.

Air quality in upper Thailand remains good to moderate due to rainfall in scattered areas.

Detailed Regional Forecast (Today 6 PM to Tomorrow 6 PM):

Northern Region: Hot afternoons with severe heat in some areas. Thunderstorms in 10% of the region with strong wind gusts, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Tak, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 23-26°C, High 35-40°C. Southwest winds 5-15 km/h.

Northeastern Region: Hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 20% of the region and strong gusts, mainly in Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 23-26°C, High 36-38°C. Southeast winds 10-15 km/h.

Central Region: Hot afternoons with severe heat in some areas. Thunderstorms in 10% of the region with strong gusts, mainly in Kanchanaburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, and Nakhon Pathom. Low 24-27°C, High 37-40°C. Southern winds 10-15 km/h.

Eastern Region: Hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 30% of the region and strong gusts, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 25-29°C, High 34-38°C. Southern winds 15-30 km/h. Sea waves around 1 meter, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): Hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 20% of the region, mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Low 24-27°C, High 34-38°C. Southeast winds 15-30 km/h.

In the case of the assassination of Kamlasak Liwamauea, a Narathiwat MP representing District 5 of the Palang Pracharath Party, a meeting of the investigation task force was held on April 27, 2569 at 1:30 p.m. at the Royal Thai Police Region 9 headquarters in Narathiwat. Deputy Commander Tharesha Kaewlalead chaired the meeting, with senior officers including Prayong Kotsakha, the Narathiwat provincial police commander, and approximately 30 investigators from Region 9 in attendance.

However, questions arose regarding an apparent irregularity at the meeting—namely, why Region 9 Commander Piyawat Chelamosri and the national investigation task force unit failed to personally oversee a case of such severity as the assassination of a parliamentary representative. This oversight prompted criticism about the direction of the investigation.

On May 3, 2569, Chumpon Saksureemongkol, head of the national investigation task force unit, addressed these concerns by explaining that the Region 9 commander's absence was due to his not being formally listed as a member of the investigation committee.

"The commander was not part of the committee. Yesterday there were two meetings held—I attended the morning session myself, but I did not attend the afternoon session where these questions were raised," Chumpon stated.

Office officials also confirmed the organizational structure of the case, noting that Region 9 police had deployed a "Boh Choh" (command level) officer to oversee operations for greater procedural rigor. A new task force was formed with Tharesha as head and Chumpon as deputy head, along with investigators and the Narathiwat provincial police commander. Deploying command-level officers to supervise investigations at the provincial level is considered standard procedure for high-profile cases to ensure evidence gathering is thorough and case procedures are credible.

"A mind free from sin sees the consequences of wrongdoing, so why would one commit physical or verbal misdeeds?" - A dharma teaching from Luang Pho Cha Suphattho of Wat Nong Pa Phong in Ubon Ratchathani province.

Luang Pho Noom Thammarama of Wat Nang Nai Thammigarama in Ang Thong province is highly revered for his amulets, particularly the first-edition medal from 1954. Known as the "Large Yantra Medal," this oval-shaped amulet with handles was produced in 5,000 pieces. The front features a half-body image facing forward, surrounded by small fish-egg borders, with "Reverend Upachaya (Noom)" inscribed above. The back features a yantra design without borders. After Luang Pho Noom consecrated the medals through a complete quarterly blessing ceremony, they received overwhelming interest, requiring two additional productions—creating the distinctions of Large, Medium, and Small Yantra versions. Today, the Large Yantra Medal is quite rare.

Phra Kru Vornathrongsi, or Luang Pho Pui Punnyasiri, former abbot of Wat Ko in Suphanburi province, created the "Wok-Bottom Medal," a special edition commemmorating the construction of the Sala Kalyani (Dharma Hall) at Wat Ko in 1979. Made of copper, this medal features a bowl-like design with the monk's image on the front and "85" on the back—believed by locals to represent his age at the time. The reverse is inscribed with "Special Building Edition" and identifies the creator and temple. This medal has become another highly popular amulet.

Phra Kru Wetchakamkanaraksa, or Luang Pho Taab Attakamo of Wat Makham Riang in Sara Buri province, created the first-edition image medal in 1972. This full-bodied seated meditation image amulet with handles was produced in 6,000 pieces from alpaca metal. The front features a scales-pattern border with the seated Luang Pho Taab in full form, inscribed with his name below. The back displays his personal yantra with the temple name underneath. All pieces are meticulously crafted and spiritually empowered.

Phra Kru Visut Bundittho, or Pho Tan Nuan Parisuttho, former abbot of Wat Praditsaram (Wat Sai Rai) in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, is a highly revered southern Thai master whose amulets of all editions are popular and spiritually potent. Particularly sought-after is the first-edition image medal from 1982, created to commemorate his 60th birthday blessing on July 13, 1982, offered by Phra Kru Adul Thammapaon (Luang Pho Phudung), abbot of Wat Phu Khao Lak and a relative. This oval-shaped medal with connecting handles features a full meditation image on the front and a yantra on the back. The border inscription reads "Merit Completion 5 Cycles, Phra Kru Visut Bundittho, Wat Praditsaram 15.7.25" and was cast in copper with aged patina. The first production created 4,000 pieces, later supplemented with an additional 4,000. These medals are now quite rare.