Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin met with representatives from the former drafting committee of the Clean Air Air Act bill, led by Nisanath Yodasamut, Thipphaporn Tantisunthon, and former Senator Prasarn Mrukkhapitak at the ministry's 20th floor conference room. Civil society representatives expressed gratitude to the minister for reconfirming efforts to revive the bill in parliament after it previously stalled when the legislature was dissolved, aiming to achieve concrete solutions to air pollution problems.

Succhart stated that the ministry is ready to hear opinions from all sectors and will ensure the legislation meets public needs comprehensively. He emphasized that the Clean Air Act must carefully consider potential impacts on all groups of people, including farmers, business operators, and industries regarding their livelihoods and professions. The minister called on all parties to collaborate in refining the bill's details, addressing concerns and differing viewpoints to find a balanced solution acceptable to everyone and ensure the law is practically enforceable without imposing unnecessary burdens on citizens.

The discussion was constructive and open-minded, reflecting all parties' genuine commitment to establishing an effective, fair, and beneficial clean air law that serves the long-term interests of both the public and the nation's environment.

CP Extras Public Company Limited (CPAXT), operator of the Makro and Lotus wholesale and retail business, reported Q1 2025 performance with total revenue of 136,050 million baht and net profit of 2,793 million baht. Sales grew steadily across both wholesale and retail operations, driven by new store openings and robust online sales growth through the Makro PRO and Lotus's Smart App platforms, which increased 27.6% year-over-year. Out-of-store sales continued to expand, now accounting for 22% of total merchandise sales.

Revenue was further supported by growth in fresh food, dry goods, and private label products that effectively addressed consumer needs amid economic challenges. The company also benefited from operations of its subsidiary Renewed Hope Pte. Ltd. under the Lucky Frozen brand in Malaysia, strengthening food service sales and supporting regional expansion in Southeast Asia.

In 2025, CP Extras' Makro PRO platform earned its second consecutive ranking as Thailand's number-one grocery e-commerce platform from Euromonitor International, reinforcing the company's leadership in Thailand's e-commerce market. In the shopping mall business segment, the company generated 3,622 million baht in rental and service revenue, up 3.8% year-over-year, from expanded rental space in existing stores and new store openings, along with optimized tenant mix adjustments aligned with the "Happy Mall" community happiness strategy.

Thanin Boornammanit, Chief Executive Officer of CP Extras, stated: "Q1 results reflect continued growth in our wholesale and retail operations. We are committed to maintaining revenue growth across all sales channels while expanding investments in high-growth regions to drive long-term expansion. We continue to develop products and services that reflect changing consumer behaviors, expand out-of-store sales proportions, and advance technology to establish ourselves as a regional retail technology leader."

CP Extras pursues sustainable business development aligned with ESG principles. During this quarter, the company received the Platinum-level Global CSR & ESG Leadership Award from the Annual Global CSR & ESG Awards 2026, and was ranked in the top 5% globally in the Food & Staples Retailing industry by S&P Global's internationally recognized DJSI sustainability index, reaffirming CP Extras' position as Thailand's leading wholesale-retail company delivering sustainable value to all stakeholders.

Theerapat Prue Thong continued getting regular playing time in the J-League Division 2/3 and scored his first goal to help Consadole Sapporo claim their sixth straight win. In a J-League Division 2/3 match on May 9, Consadole Sapporo hosted Omiya Ardija at Sapporo Atsubetsu Stadium, with Thai forward Theerapat appearing as a starter. The home side played brilliantly, leading 3-1 at halftime, but the away team staged a comeback to level the match at 3-3. Fortunately, Safuwan Othman scored the winning goal in the 90+4th minute to secure a 4-3 victory and extend the winning streak to six consecutive matches. Additionally, Theerapat scored his first goal in the Japanese league when he netted the 2-0 goal in the 39th minute. Following this performance, Theerapat has made 8 appearances, scored 1 goal, provided 2 assists, and drawn 2 penalties, establishing himself as a key player for the team. Meanwhile, senior striker Suphachok Sarachat of the Thai national team remains sidelined with injury.

PATTAYA — Two Chinese nationals were arrested after a car crash in Chonburi led police to uncover a cache of military-grade weapons, explosives and C4 explosive devices at a rented house in Pattaya area, police said on Friday.

The incident began on the evening of 8 May when a white sedan overturned on its own along the old railway parallel road in Huay Yai subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province. Police believed rain and slippery road conditions may have caused the accident.

Officers from Huay Yai Police Station arrived at the scene and found two Chinese nationals identified as Ma Yu Hsih and Sun Mingchen. During an inspection of the vehicle, police discovered a handgun inside the car and detained both suspects for questioning.

The investigation later expanded to a house in The Maple village in Moo 2 of Huay Yai subdistrict, where authorities discovered a large cache of weapons and military equipment. Items seized included two M4 rifles, 13 fully loaded magazines, two detonators, hand grenades, ammunition and multiple bulletproof vests.

Police sources said two black and brown tactical vests were found packed with C4 explosives. All items were seized for further examination.

Authorities said the suspects were Chinese men from China's plateau region who entered Thailand using alien identification documents. Police said they had no clear occupation and rented the house in Pattaya area.

During questioning, the suspects allegedly claimed they purchased the weapons through social media and arranged delivery in Rayong province. They reportedly told investigators the weapons were bought for personal collection purposes and for use in a planned suicide attempt.

Police said Sun Mingchen, 31, told investigators he previously operated a liquor business in Cambodia before relocating to Thailand following border tensions. He allegedly claimed he intended to carry out a suicide bombing because he suffered from depression.

Authorities said Sun entered Thailand on 27 January 2026 through Suvarnabhumi immigration checkpoint, while the female Chinese national entered on 24 April 2026.

However, investigators said they were unconvinced by the explanations because the seized weapons were military-grade arms with high destructive capability typically used in combat operations.

Police said the explosives discovered included C4, a high-powered military explosive commonly associated with combat missions and terrorist attacks. Ammunition seized included 5.56mm M193 rounds.

National police chief Pol. Gen. Kitrat Phanphet ordered an intensive investigation into all security and public safety dimensions of the case. Police said no direct links to a planned attack had yet been established, but authorities were continuing to investigate the origins of the weapons and explosives.

Investigators also revealed further details about Sun's background. Police said he had rented the house for 38,000 baht per month and had lived there for around two years.

LONDON (AP) — The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.

But the world's most famous wildlife presenter is likely to be uncomfortable with all the attention as he celebrates his 100th birthday on Friday, said Alastair Fothergill, the producer of some of Attenborough's most well-known documentaries and the director of Silverback Films.

"He's always been very clear to all of us that work with him: 'Remember, the animals are the stars, I'm not,'" Fothergill told The Associated Press. "So, yes, surprisingly for one of the most famous men on the planet, he doesn't like being famous at all."

Glorious gorillas

But Attenborough has had to accept the accolades this week as scientists, politicians and conservationists celebrated the man who has brought frolicking gorillas, breaching whales and tiny poisonous frogs into living rooms around the world for more than 70 years.

Through BBC programs such as Life on Earth, The Private Life of Plants and The Blue Planet, Attenborough has illuminated the beauty, ferocity and sometimes downright weirdness of nature in a hushed melodic voice that conveys his own awe at what he is witnessing.

Viewers who might never leave their hometowns were transported to the Himalayas, the Amazon and the unexplored forests of Papua New Guinea. But behind the stunning images was an attention to scientific accuracy that helped teach people about complex subjects like evolution, animal behavior and biodiversity.

And as the evidence mounted, he began to sound the alarm about climate change, ocean plastic and other human-caused threats to the planet.

That helped people understand not only how life evolved but, more importantly, why we have to protect it, said Professor Ben Garrod, an evolutionary biologist at the University of East Anglia and himself a broadcaster who has worked alongside Attenborough.

Attenborough, Garrod believes, initially saw himself as a neutral observer but was compelled to speak out when he saw that politicians, business leaders and the public weren't taking the emergency seriously.

"He is showing you the majesty, the ferocity, the fragility of the natural world. He shouldn't have ever had to have turned to policymaking and advocacy," Garrod said.

"I think it's very easy for a lot of people to say, 'He should have done it sooner. Why didn't he act 20 years, 30 years, 40 years ago?'" Garrod then asked: "Why didn't we?"

Fond of fossils from the start

Born in London on May 8, 1926, the same year as the late Queen Elizabeth II, Attenborough was raised on the grounds of what is now the University of Leicester, where his father was a senior lead