May 7, 2025 — The Thai Meteorological Department issued its fifth severe weather warning (54/2569) affecting Thailand through May 10, 2025. Northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, along with Bangkok and surrounding areas, will experience increased thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rainfall in some areas. Following this, cooler conditions are expected as high pressure systems and cold air masses from China move in to cover the northeastern region and South China Sea, with southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into northern Thailand.

Eastern winds intensifying over the southern region and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rainfall to some areas in the south. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor exposure, staying away from large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Be cautious of dangers from thunderstorms, strong winds, heavy rain, and accumulated rainfall that may cause flash flooding and flash floods.

Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare to protect agricultural products and livestock from damage. Residents should also monitor their health during this period of changing weather conditions.

High-Risk Provinces: Northern Region (May 7): Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampoon, Lampang, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Uthai Thani, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Northeastern Region: Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, and Yasothon. Central Region: Uthai Thani, Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Bangkok, and its metropolitan areas. Eastern Region: Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Southern Region: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun.

Moderate-Risk Provinces include Phichit (north), multiple northeastern provinces, central region provinces, eastern provinces, and southern provinces.

May 8 High-Risk Provinces include similar regions across the north, northeast, central, and eastern areas.

Residents should monitor updates from the Thai Meteorological Department via their website at http://www.tmd.go.th or call 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182 available 24/7.

Ford Thailand is intensifying its customer appreciation campaign in response to continued strong demand, while helping customers cope with current fuel price pressures through the special 'Ford PayDay' promotion. Eligible customers who order and take delivery of Ford Ranger pickup trucks or Ford Everest SUVs (excluding 2026 model year) between May 1 and June 30, 2025, will receive free fuel support worth 100,000 baht.

Ford remains committed to supporting customers by easing their financial burden. The 'Ford PayDay' campaign follows the previous fuel support promotion valued at 30,000 baht, which received strong customer response. The company has now increased the fuel subsidy value to 100,000 baht to provide maximum value and help reduce living expenses for both Ford Ranger pickup truck and Ford Everest multipurpose vehicle owners.

Promotion Details: Promotion Period: May 1 - June 30, 2025 for customers who order and take delivery Participating Models: All Ford Ranger and Ford Everest models (excluding 2026 model year) Benefit: Free fuel support voucher worth 100,000 baht (subject to company conditions)

Interested customers can inquire about participating models and campaign conditions at Ford showrooms nationwide, Ford's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fordthailand, or contact Ford Call Center at 1383.

The Bank of Thailand is pressing ahead with cuts to banking fees to reduce the burden on individuals and SMEs, with effects expected to take hold in July this year. Bank of Thailand Governor Vithai Ratanakorn disclosed that the Bank of Thailand is currently soliciting feedback on restructuring banking fee schedules to lower certain charges. Final impact assessments are expected to be completed this May, with official implementation anticipated in July or possibly within 2-3 months thereafter, depending on circumstances. This will ease financial pressures on retail customers and SMEs. Regarding progress on establishing virtual banks—with three entities having received licenses—preliminary assessments suggest two virtual banks could be ready to commence operations by year-end. Licensed operators must establish internal systems, IT infrastructure, risk management procedures, and complete organizational structures before launching official services. If unprepared, they may request extensions under existing criteria. Given the complexity of establishing a bank, extensions are permitted. Operators are scheduled to begin setup and launch services by June this year, but those not yet ready can request an additional one-year extension or until June 2027. Regarding ongoing news developments, all virtual banks are believed to be making genuine efforts to comply, though the Bank of Thailand must assess what is appropriate and submit recommendations to the Finance Ministry for further consideration. All virtual banks are believed to be committed to establishing operations and providing credit services in areas traditional banks have not yet reached. The overall credit landscape continues to contract, a contraction attributed to slower economic growth.

Both Bank Thiti's entertainment career and business operations are running at full throttle with no breaks. The young actor currently has a packed queue of film and television projects while managing a coffee shop business that has expanded to three branches. Though he admits it's tiring and hasn't returned his investment yet, he perseveres with support from family, his sister, and girlfriend Pimthana. Bank recently spoke at the GDH "Growing Together" concert rehearsal about his work, business, and love life.

How are things going right now? "It's pretty chaotic these days. I have two filming projects ongoing. There were projects from last year and this year has quite a lot as well—both films and series. I'm getting characters that involve deception and manipulation. After playing a charming con artist, we picked up some tricks."

Your youthful appearance hasn't held you back? "Actually, there might be some roles I can't take because they want someone more mature. What I can do is hit the gym to bulk up my physique."

Will we see a more cunning side of Bank in these two projects? "A bit older, playing a detective doing investigations. I think it changes with the times. As I mature, I get more diverse roles. It's challenging because the characters are further from my real personality. I've taken more acting classes to gain experiences I can use on set. I feel like this is a profession I genuinely love. I enjoy it all the time."

Don't you only take good guy roles anymore? "I do take them. Cunning exists even in good people. It's cleverness in surviving in this era."

How's the coffee shop business? "We now have three branches. Khon Kaen is our first location. The other two are in Bangkok—on Rama 4 and the latest one at Marketplace Thonglor. Anyone free should stop by. It might not be booming, but it has potential to expand and give Bangkok customers a chance to try our creations."

Many businesses have shut down—how are you sustaining yours? "My secret is putting things on paper first. We calculate the return on investment and cost-benefit before we start investing in each branch. Everything has problems. Ours involve staff turnover and unexpected issues like managing large teams or ensuring consistent quality across branches."

Is managing people the hardest part? "It's actually pretty headache-inducing, but I'm lucky my sister supports and helps. She runs the entire business, though when I have new ideas or menu items, I consult with her."

Will you raise prices? "Not right now. If anything, we might lower them. When we first opened, we didn't have business savvy, so we just set prices arbitrarily without proper calculations. But after recalculating, we can actually reduce prices to make our products more accessible."

Can you survive an economy like this? "It definitely impacts us, but we try to balance things to reach consumers at price points they're comfortable with."

Are customer numbers increasing or decreasing? "It depends on the location. Khon Kaen is stable. When there are graduation ceremonies or concerts in Khon Kaen, we get much more traffic than usual. Some days are quieter though."

Do you have a chance to work the bar yourself since you studied barista? "I'm constantly making adjustments in the back. I still adjust dosage and choose syrups in the back. I don't stand at the bar as much as I did when we first started.

Following Channel 7's announcement of actress Pink Ploy Pappawadi's health issues that led to her withdrawal from an upcoming drama, the actress recently appeared at the "DIMOO HAPPY 9TH ANNIVERSARY" event at Siam Center to provide an update on her condition.

When asked about her recovery, Pink Ploy stated: "I'm gradually getting better. I'm starting to go out for events again. This is probably the first event I've attended since December." However, she declined to share specific details about her illness, saying she prefers not to disclose the nature of her condition as it could affect others.

Regarding her recovery progress, she indicated she's improved about 90 percent and is currently in a self-care phase. She explained that "not feeling well" isn't just about physical illness—there are other matters involved—which she prefers to keep private to avoid further impact on her surroundings.

As for her acting career, Pink Ploy confirmed she currently has no new projects scheduled but maintains several more years on her contract with Channel 7. She emphasized that the network has been supportive, checking in on her condition and indicating they'll welcome her back when she's ready.

When asked about her hiatus duration, Pink Ploy was cautious about committing to a timeline, saying she doesn't want to rush her return as it could affect both her work and personal well-being. She noted that since her illness came unexpectedly, she prefers to take things as they come rather than set a strict deadline for her return to work.

May 7, 2025 – True Corporation announced its first quarter 2025 financial results, maintaining consistent profitability driven by continuous growth in service subscribers, improved customer experience through network modernization initiatives, and disciplined cost management. The company posted a net profit of 6.6 billion baht with EBITDA reaching 28 billion baht, up 10.9% year-over-year, supported by frequency spectrum licensing gains. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, True Corporation sustained positive performance across its core mobile and online businesses.

Sigve Brekke, Group Chief Executive Officer of True Corporation Public Company Limited, stated: "Performance from all our business segments in the first quarter of 2025 showed strong growth. The key highlight isn't just outstanding financial results, but also record-high customer satisfaction levels. We continue to monitor increasing macroeconomic pressures while advancing toward our financial targets. Continuous network modernization, coupled with business and organizational restructuring, represent key strengths that differentiate us and enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and long-term competitive advantage for our stakeholders."

Operational Highlights for Q1 2025 Mobile phone subscribers increased by 614,000 lines compared to the previous quarter, reflecting improved churn management and active retention measures. Participation in the Ministry of Education's "Study Anywhere Anytime" program contributed to total mobile subscribers reaching 48.1 million lines. Home internet users grew by 36,000, marking the highest growth since the merger, driven by network stability and improved service quality. Continuous network improvements reduced online business network downtime and boosted customer Net Promoter Scores. Increased adoption of digital self-service channels reduced call center contact volume, improving both customer experience and operational efficiency. 5G subscribers reached 18.4 million by quarter-end.

Nakul Sehgal, Chief Financial Officer of True Corporation Public Company Limited, commented: "First quarter results reflect the financial discipline we've maintained since the merger. While PayTV subscription revenue faced some headwinds, mobile and online businesses remained strong through subscriber growth and network investments alongside customer experience improvements. Operating expenses declined significantly year-over-year through frequency spectrum licensing benefits, merger synergies realization, and rigorous cost control, driving EBITDA growth."