Index Living Mall is aggressively pursuing growth opportunities amid market challenges, launching the new MIYAZAKI furniture series that draws inspiration from the woodcraft of Miyazaki, a resort town on the southern coast of Japan's Kyushu island. The line blends Japanese design aesthetics with Thai rubber wood in a Modern Tropical style, targeting younger consumers with a 100 million baht sales goal.

On May 14, 2025, Pichpimol Patmasatyanon, Chief Product and Trading Officer at Index Living Mall Public Company Limited (ILM), revealed that amid uncertainty across multiple dimensions, the company is strategically positioning products that emphasize quality alongside affordability. The company is monitoring positive signals from the government regarding the extension of home loan-to-value (LTV) relaxation measures through June 2026, which should bolster the real estate market and drive consumer purchases—benefiting the furniture sector as well.

"Given that today's consumers seek homes reflecting simplicity and connection with nature, we've built on the success of our wooden furniture from three years ago, such as the WASABI, TAKAYAMA, and AOMORI series, which generated over 400 million baht in revenue. Our latest offering, the MIYAZAKI series, takes inspiration from life in Miyazaki city, a resort town on southern Kyushu known for its pine wood industry, where locals traditionally craft furniture and home goods from pine wood. The wood is strong, durable, and adds warmth and simplicity to homes. Thailand's rubber wood shares similar qualities—beautiful natural surface and color, strong, weather-resistant, and offers long-term value."

The MIYAZAKI Series features 23 SKUs covering all lifestyle functions. The collection showcases rubber wood furniture with curved line designs and open structures, complemented by walnut-tone colors that create a resort or vacation home atmosphere. The line is organized across three main areas:

Bedroom (9 SKUs): Headboards feature design elements creating a warm atmosphere, emphasizing organization with wardrobes and soft-close drawers that operate quietly and extend product lifespan. Drawer handles feature a smooth J-shape design. Beds are available in three sizes (3.5/5/6 feet) to suit various spaces.

Living Room (12 SKUs): Features open-view furniture using modular systems with open shelving and coffee tables, allowing flexible space reconfiguration. A highlight is the rocking chair, designed to support the back for maximum comfort.

Dining Room (2 SKUs): Uses soft-edge design on table and chair edges for safety and visual comfort.

The collection connects with nature through home decorations such as Monstera, Indian rubber plants, emerald palm plants, and natural materials including wood, rattan, linen, cotton, ceramic crafts, woven pieces, and reed diffusers.

Chinese superstar Zhao Lusi delivered an unforgettable night for Thai fans at her first overseas solo concert, 'Rosy Zhao Stay Romantic Concert in Bangkok 2026,' held at Impact Arena in Muang Thonburi. The enchanting evening was filled with romantic spirit, marking her debut concert in Thailand with Thai and international fans filling the venue with warm support.

The spectacular production featured impressive artistry with light, color, and sound designed for authentic audience participation. Rather than treating fans as mere spectators, Zhao Lusi positioned them as 'romantic travel companions,' making them integral to the concert's success.

When the superstar took the stage radiating glamour and charm, the crowd erupted with screams of excitement. She was ready to take fans on a journey of joy, breaking away from conventional performance formats with a stage designed to be magical and spiritually connected with the audience.

A major highlight that will remain memorable for Thai fans was a special gift: Zhao Lusi performed a Thai song that she had painstakingly rehearsed. When the song 'Finding Myself... Then I Understand' played with her sweet and clear vocals, it captivated the entire hall, showcasing her deep care and affection for Thai fans.

Each song Zhao Lusi performed was carefully selected to bring joy through diverse emotional narratives and musical styles—from soothing performances to uplifting and energetic numbers that revitalized the audience's spirits.

The concert atmosphere left fans completely impressed. Zhao Lusi gave her all every moment: beautiful vocals, Thai songs, Thai language, and performances infused with Thai charm that will stay with Thai fans' hearts.

Zhao Lusi's commitment was to ensure everyone enjoyed every moment of this memorable evening. Her first concert in Thailand showcased her sincerity in bringing happiness to fans.

'Rosy Zhao Stay Romantic Concert in Bangkok 2026' was more than just a musical performance—it was a means for audiences to rediscover the creative power to build beauty in life anew. It stands as another concert of the year that delivered positive energy to Thai fans.

A 41-year-old suspect wanted for attempted murder and illegal possession of a knife was found dead in a holding cell at Thalang Police Station in Phuket on May 14, 2025. Officers discovered the body in a corner of the cell in a sitting position with rope tied to the cage bars. Initial examination revealed no signs of struggle or injury, with estimates suggesting death occurred within the previous hour. The cell housed three suspects total; the two other inmates stated they had been asleep for about two hours before waking to officers' calls and discovering the body in the cell's secluded corner. CCTV footage showed the deceased pacing anxiously before entering the corner alone. Family members indicated the deceased had a history of drug addiction and anxiety issues, with multiple prior arrests for disorderly conduct and property damage. Most recently, he had been wanted on charges of attempted murder with a knife, allegedly stabbing a victim on April 25. The body was sent for autopsy, with legal procedures underway before the family retrieved it for religious rites.

On May 14, 2026, Surat Thani Provincial Police Commander Suwat Suksri tasked Deputy Commander Somdet Chamsuang with submitting a letter to Region 8 Police requesting the establishment of an investigation team to suppress nominee company crimes under Deputy Police Commissioner Somran Nualmaa's directive.

Investigation units have conducted sweeping searches of nominee companies, with the following results: 1. Searched 30 target companies (6 upstream and 24 midstream), seizing 788 documents, 7 computers, and 245 stamps. 2. Investigated 36 land plots totaling 51 rai and 2 ngan valued at 150 million baht, resulting in 25 prosecutions (24 criminal cases and 1 land dispute case). 3. Expanded investigation from confessions by 187 companies that held shares without actual investment, currently under ongoing investigation.

Surat Thani Provincial Police have formally requested Region 8 Police establish a task force to prosecute nominee company offenses according to Deputy Police Commissioner Somran Nualmaa's orders to continue legal proceedings.

When speaking of mangrove forests near Bangkok, many people don't realize that Tha Chalom and Mahachai still have remaining mangrove areas, since most perceive these cities as industrial centers and economic hubs filled with development.

Yet beneath this perception, in the areas of Tha Chalom, Mahachai, and Bang Phla Phaeng in Samut Sakhon province, mangrove ecosystems remain hidden, though they diminish daily in a concerning manner. People who grew up with mangrove forest traditions face social currents that view these areas as merely "wasteland" and worthless.

For some, the mangrove forest has become a burden that increases land taxes, forcing many areas to be cleared and destroyed.

Amid this crisis, small stories reignite hope. Young people named Dhanva, Jing, Rung, and Pooh from Tha Chalom and Mahachai spend most of their free time in the mangrove forest. They don't see it as merely a playground, but as natural habitat deeply connected to their lives. These children monitor visitors, watch for illegal wildlife capture, and learn to coexist with nature with genuine understanding.

"My house is right in front of this mangrove," Dhanva (Varanyu Gaeosukkasai) shares with concern. "Whenever we have free time, we come to search for Mahachai betta fish. They've become much rarer lately because dikes were built around the forest, blocking water flow into it. If it doesn't rain, the forest dries up, and the betta fish die."

Growing up within the mangrove forest allows these children to absorb the value of local resources without anyone telling them. Though they may not yet see the full crisis clearly, the bond and care they've developed are vital seeds for future conservation. The mangrove forests may be declining, but they haven't disappeared entirely.

"What worries me is that if the mangrove forest disappears, it's not just the city's green space that's lost. Species within the ecosystem like the Mahachai betta fish will vanish too, along with the lifestyles and wisdom that locals have passed down for generations, leaving only memories," says Kim Jirapun, vice president of the Betta Fish Association.

Kim Jirapun Promraksa, vice president of the Betta Fish Association, has continuously promoted Mahachai betta fish conservation through mangrove forest stories, sharing ongoing efforts filled with hope.

The crucial question may not be simply "how much mangrove forest remains," but rather "how can we preserve what's left" so that the mangrove forest doesn't become merely a memory passed down by previous generations.

For today's children, the mangrove forest shouldn't be just a past story to be told, but a space where they can play, learn, and grow alongside nature. And perhaps the mangrove forest's hope doesn't lie with anyone else, but in the small hearts of these children who still see value in what many have forgotten.

At the Toyota Thailand Open 2026 World Tour Super 500 badminton tournament held at Nimibutr Stadium on May 14, 2026, world No. 2 and defending champion Kulawut Vitidsarnthong continued his stellar form by defeating Taiwan's Lee Chia-hao (world No. 36) with a commanding 21-11, 21-13 victory to reach the semifinals, where he will face India's Lakshya Sen (world No. 11). In the women's singles, former runner-up Pornpawee Chochuwong (world No. 8) defeated Jatavee Ketkleang 21-13, 21-17 and will face Pichayamol Omnasphatthanakul (world No. 27), who defeated India's Davika Sihag 23-21, 21-11. Meanwhile, Busanan Ungsrichaphan (world No. 18) was eliminated after losing to Japan's Akane Yamaguchi (world No. 3) 21-12, 17-21, 17-21.