The professional men's M25 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour (1) tournament with a $30,000 prize pool and women's W15 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (1) with a $15,000 prize pool were held at Kasetsart University's Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom on April 30, 2025, in the Round of 16 competition.

"Boom" Kisidis, Thailand's top-ranked player, world No. 416, and tournament No. 1 seed, had to work hard through three sets against Japan's Taiseichi Ichikawa, world No. 852, who played impressively with tightly contested baseline rallies.

In the first set, the two players fought closely before Kisidis won the tiebreak 7-6(7-1) with strong serving and sharp court-finishing winners. However, Ichikawa dominated the second set, winning 6-4 to level the match at 1-1. In the third set, after the score reached 4-4, Kisidis successfully broke serve in the ninth game to lead 5-4, then served out the set to win 6-4. Kisidis ultimately defeated Ichikawa 2-1 in sets with a score of 7-6(7-1), 4-6, 6-4 in 2 hours and 38 minutes.

In this match, Kisidis hit 13 aces and committed just 1 double fault, while the Japanese opponent had 4 aces but 6 double faults. In the quarterfinals, Kisidis will face India's Siddarth Rawat, world No. 537 and tournament No. 6 seed.

On the women's singles side, two Thai tennis players advanced in the Round of 16. "Eve" Patcharin Chiwarak, world No. 452 and tournament No. 1 seed, defeated South Korea's Zhang Soo Ha, world No. 1273, 2-0 sets (6-3, 6-1). "Tae" Tharasapol Nakklao, world No. 593 and tournament No. 3 seed, defeated Malaysia's Elsa Wan, world No. 1465, 7-6(7-5), 4-1 Ret., after Wan retired due to an abdominal muscle injury.

Other Round of 16 results: Women's singles—Kamalvarn Yodpetch lost to Aichi Das (New Zealand) 4-6, 6-7(4-7); Liu Yuhan (China) defeated Yuka Hosoki (Japan) 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Men's singles: Siddarth Rawat (6-India) defeated Shinji Hasazawa (Japan) 6-2, 6-3; Mitsuki Hoey Kang Leong (Malaysia) defeated Joshua Charlton (Australia) 7-5, 3-6, 2-6; Takuya Kumasaka (5-Japan) defeated Mans Keshvani (India) 6-4, 6-4; Cruz Hewitt (Australia) defeated Colin Sinclair (8-Northern Mariana Islands) 7-6(7-0), 6-4; Moerani Bouzidi (2-Australia) defeated Muhammad Rifki Fitriadi (Indonesia) 6-4, 6-3.

On April 30, REIC reported its Q1 2025 vacant land price index for Bangkok and surrounding areas, showing an increase of 1.4% year-over-year. The index reached 449.1 points, up 3.7% from the previous quarter's 443.0 points.

The top five locations with the highest land price growth rates year-over-year are:

1. Phra Khanong-Bang Na-Suan Luang-Prawet: 29.8% increase 2. Bang Kruai-Bang Yai-Bang Bua Thong-Sai Noi: 25.9% increase 3. Samut Sakhon: 19.4% increase 4. Inner Bangkok: 16.1% increase 5. Ratsada-Bang Khun Thian-Thung Khru-Bang Bon-Chom Thong: 10.8% increase

Regarding vacant land prices along mass transit routes in Q1 2025, the top five transit lines with the highest land price appreciation year-over-year are:

1. BTS Sukhumvit Line: Index of 593.8 points 2. MRT and Dark Red Line (Bang Sue-Hua Lamphong): Index of 756.2 and 744.5 points respectively 3. Purple Line (Bang Yai-Tao Poon): Index of 586.0 points 4. Green Line (Mochit-Saphan Mai-Khlong Kuet) and Dark Red Line (Bang Sue-Rangsit): Index of 667.4 and 657.1 points respectively 5. Orange Line (Cultural Center-Min Buri): Index of 571 points

The Internal Security Command has launched the 'ISC Sharing Kindness' project in collaboration with Po Teck Tung Foundation, Thai Volunteer Defense Foundation, and private sector partners to distribute consumer goods and alleviate cost-of-living pressures on citizens at ISC headquarters in Dusit, Bangkok.

On April 30, 2025, General Chaiyaprueksa Duangprawat, ISC Secretary-General, presided over the project opening alongside Deputy General Thanatip Sawangaeng, Director of the Public Affairs and Communications Office at ISC, Aranyai Totwat, Managing Director of Po Teck Tung Foundation, representatives from Thai Volunteer Defense Foundation, and private sector partners.

The 'ISC Sharing Kindness' initiative aims to assist citizens, particularly low-income earners and vulnerable populations affected by economic difficulties, through the distribution of essential consumer goods. Po Teck Tung Foundation mobilized disaster management personnel and relief workers to contribute 1,000 survival kits valued at over 200,000 baht to support the program at ISC headquarters in Dusit, Bangkok.

Over its 116-year history, Po Teck Tung Foundation has expanded its initiatives widely, providing relief to the suffering regardless of race or religion, while also improving quality of life in multiple ways. The foundation operates as a comprehensive charitable organization serving the public across all sectors in line with its mission: 'Po Teck Tung Foundation—Save Lives, Preserve Lives, Build Lives.'

While 'heat' in household appliances is traditionally viewed as a basic function for cooking or hot water, Rinnai—a leading Japanese brand—is reframing this concept through the 'Heat is Home' philosophy, transforming energy into an emotional experience of home living.

At Architect69 event, Sompon Preechawuttinant, General Manager of Rinnai Thailand, explained: "We see heat as more than just energy produced by appliances. We focus on the end result—how heat can improve quality of life. This is the foundation of our 'Heat is Home' concept, which we want to communicate to consumers."

Drawing from over 100 years of brand history, Rinnai's leadership emphasized that consumers don't simply want products, but desire "improved quality of life." Heat represents the beginning of valuable moments at home—whether faster meal preparation bringing families together or truly relaxing baths.

In the modern home context, kitchens are shifting from purely functional spaces to areas reflecting residents' identity and lifestyle. Rinnai prioritizes developing technology that not only works but "truly understands users," with safety as the core focus through the Si Sensor system, which automatically controls temperature and cuts gas in risky situations.

"Safety is always our priority. Si Sensor technology was designed to reduce usage risks, giving users confidence every time they enter the kitchen," Sompon stated.

As a global brand with production and distribution networks across dozens of countries, Rinnai leverages consumer behavior insights from different regions to create location-specific innovations. The company adapted Japan's Ultra Fine Bubbles technology for Thai products to enhance cleaning and hygiene efficiency, exemplifying a "Global Insight, Local Fit" approach.

"We learn from consumers worldwide, then adapt for each country's context. For Thailand, we select technologies that address real usage needs and genuinely elevate user experience," he said.

At Architect69, Rinnai presented products clearly reflecting the brand's DNA—safety, user-friendly operation, and excellent user experience—positioning gas stoves as more than cooking equipment.

"We want consumers to see that a gas stove or kitchen appliance can truly make life easier and safer. It's not just functional—it should feel good to use," Sompon emphasized.

Meanwhile, Thailand's Smart Kitchen trend continues growing with IoT technology connecting appliances to smartphones. However, Rinnai believes true 'smartness' must be practical.

"For us, Smart Kitchen isn't just connectivity—it must reduce cooking steps and complications. We're developing technology for automatic cooking control, making it easier for younger generations to cook."

The company plans to introduce innovative technologies addressing future consumer needs.

Indian billionaire heir Anand Ambani has proposed adopting 80 hippopotamuses to prevent Colombia's government from culling the animals due to their rapidly growing population and environmental impact.

According to CNN on April 30, Ambani made the offer to avoid the Colombian government's plan to eliminate the hippos, which have multiplied rapidly and are damaging the local ecosystem. The hippo population was originally introduced to Colombia in the 1980s and lives in areas around the former Escobar ranch at Hacienda Nápoles, now a tourist destination. The population has grown to approximately 160 animals, with projections potentially reaching 500 by 2030 without intervention.

Ambani proposed relocating 80 hippos to a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, India, a project he founded and operates caring for more than 150,000 animals from over 2,000 species.

Sanctuary officials stated they are prepared to provide appropriate and safe environments for the hippos to ensure good quality of life, and confirmed they would strictly adhere to legal requirements, permits, and biosecurity measures if approved by the Colombian government.

Ambani expressed through social media: "These hippos didn't choose to be born, and they shouldn't suffer the consequences of this situation. If we have the capacity to help, we should."

Colombia's environment minister confirmed that culling some hippos is a necessary measure, as the species has been classified as an invasive species since 2022. The ministry stated that uncontrolled hippo population growth threatens native animals like manatees and freshwater turtles in the Magdalena River basin, and failure to act could cause long-term ecosystem damage.

Colombia previously considered alternatives, including relocating hippos to Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, South Africa, and India, but implementation proved difficult due to international legal restrictions and logistical challenges.

Ambani's proposal is currently under consideration, with relevant authorities assessing its feasibility, though the Colombian government has not yet issued an official response.

On April 30, 2026, Facebook user Suriya Sudsanit posted about a disappointing experience after bringing his electric vehicle to a service center in Chachoengsao province for a mileage check and to diagnose a noise from the undercarriage. After driving approximately 100 kilometers from the service center, he discovered that both the front dashcam and interior cabin camera had their power cables completely disconnected. Upon learning of the disconnection, he reviewed the security footage and found three concerning incidents:

Incident 1: Staff members deliberately disconnected the customer's cameras while laughing and making comments as if the customer wouldn't find out.

Incident 2: During test drives, technicians failed to wear seatbelts, used mobile phones while driving, and did not properly listen to diagnose the noise problem, initially unable to identify the source.

Incident 3: Staff members used foul language inside the vehicle, including derogatory remarks and unclear references.

The vehicle underwent four test drive rounds total, with the noise issue finally identified during the fourth round when the owner was present. Previously, the customer had shown confidence in the service center, even providing refreshments to the team as they worked. However, after viewing the footage, the customer felt deeply disappointed and requested that the service center management investigate the matter and address the staff's unprofessional conduct.