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.

Makro and Lotus, under CP Extra Public Company Limited, are partnering with the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Interior to launch the 'Thais Help Thais' initiative aimed at reducing living costs and easing financial burdens on citizens. The program distributes essential consumer goods at special prices through their nationwide network, featuring curated house brands including Aro, Savepak, Lotus's, Momento, and Value, along with discounted items from Lotus's Rollback campaign and quality branded products covering key categories such as rice, sugar, cooking oil, dry goods, seasonings, household items, and consumer products. Products in the program offer discounts of up to 58 percent, with distribution taking place at district offices throughout the country every Friday in May 2025—on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This collaboration demonstrates Makro and Lotus's commitment to supporting affordable access to quality products and contributing to sustainable cost-of-living relief for Thai consumers.

On April 28 at Government House, government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek announced that the cabinet has approved a 200 billion baht borrowing authorization for the Oil Fund (Office of the Energy Fund Management) to enhance liquidity and manage fuel costs during the ongoing global energy crisis. The conflict among the United States, Israel, and Iran since late February has reduced fuel supplies in global markets and driven oil prices higher, directly impacting retail prices and living costs for Thai consumers. As of April 5, the Oil Fund faced a negative balance of approximately 53 billion baht, mostly from outstanding fuel subsidy compensation owed to fuel traders totaling around 56 billion baht, creating liquidity shortages for operators and risking domestic supply shortages. The Energy Fund Management Committee approved the proposal for cabinet consideration on April 10, recommending the 200 billion baht loan be disbursed between June and August 2025, with repayment from July 2027 through August 2030, enabling the fund to stabilize fuel prices and respond effectively to energy sector volatility. The latest fund status as of April 26 showed a deficit of 62.364 billion baht, comprising a petroleum account deficit of 24.143 billion baht and an LPG account deficit of 38.221 billion baht.