Pattani province launched its 'Desirable City Year of Celebration' on May 2, 2025, at Wasukhree Beach in Sai Buri District with the 'PATTANI NIGHT FEST ON THE BEACH' event. General Nortthip Phoynaok, Regional Command 4 commander, officially opened the KATPRO On The Beach grassroots muay thai fighting competition as part of a cultural-based sport tourism project designed to elevate traditional community activities into tourism products. The event drew large crowds of locals, tourists, and muay thai enthusiasts from both Thailand and Malaysia.

Notable attendees included Pattani Governor Patimah Sadiyamu, Dr. Suparani Kuptasa (advisor to Thailand's Kickboxing Association), and various government and private sector representatives from both nations. The atmosphere reflected strong multi-sector cooperation in driving creative initiatives in Sai Buri District. Beyond the muay thai matches and decorative lighting, the Tourism Authority of Thailand showcased a spectacular drone display featuring over 500 drones creating aerial formations above the beach.

General Nortthip emphasized that the event aligns with sustainable tourism principles focused on 'quality and identity' rather than volume, incorporating marine resource conservation and community participation. The initiative serves as a mechanism to elevate fishing traditions and local livelihoods into sustainable economic, social, and cultural assets for Pattani Province. KATPRO On The Beach provides a platform for athletes nationwide while strengthening sports and cultural relations with neighboring countries, particularly Malaysia. Dr. Suparani, a native of Sai Buri, aims to establish Wasukhree Beach as a continuous venue for sports and cultural tourism events to attract both Thai and international tourists. The strong participation from Thailand and Malaysia signals positive momentum for Sai Buri's economy and tourism sector, generating income for local businesses, merchants, communities, and youth while using sports as a medium to foster love, unity, and peace in Thailand's southern border region.

PRACHINBURI — On May 2, 2026, two wild elephants in Thap Lan National Park fatally trampled a park volunteer during his patrol, according to park authorities. The attack, which occurred around 18:00 in a bamboo forest on the edge of the national reserve bordering rubber plantations in Na Di district, is believed to have been triggered when a dog startled the animals as they rested.

Yosawat Thiansawat, director of Conservation Area Administration Office 1 (Prachinburi), received notification from Thap Lan National Park chief Prawattisat Chanthep that a rapid-response elephant monitoring team had reported the fatal incident. District chief Somjai Phutthasena, police investigator Lt. Col. Alongkorn Phukhama, and rescue workers from the Sajja Phutthatham Foundation responded to the scene in Ban Khlong Din Daeng, Thung Pho subdistrict.

The victim was identified as Thirachai Ngamsan, 53, a member of the national park volunteer protection unit. His body showed severe trauma with deformed arms and legs from heavy impact. Multiple elephant footprints and the victim's belongings—including a shoulder bag, radio, hat, and two water bottles—were found scattered around the area.

Thirachai's wife, Somporn Basala, 43, reported that her husband had left home early that morning to tap rubber and failed to return by 15:00. She discovered his body around 16:00 and alerted neighbors and authorities.

Local elephant monitoring officials determined from evidence at the scene that two elephants had been present, with signs indicating they had been lying down. They believe the victim encountered the resting animals during his patrol accompanied by a dog, which barked and startled the elephants, causing them to charge and attack fatally.

Park chief Prawattisat extended condolences to the victim's family and pledged assistance according to Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation regulations. The body was sent to Na Di Hospital for autopsy before being returned to relatives for funeral rites.

Montri Rawaloychaikul, Chief Executive Officer of PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), revealed that in the first quarter of 2025, the company generated total revenue of 78.841 billion baht (equivalent to 2.491 billion US dollars) with net profit of 11.835 billion baht (equivalent to 376 million US dollars), delivering over 7.3 billion baht in revenue to the state.

The company's average petroleum sales volume reached 553,369 barrels of crude oil equivalent per day, a 14% increase from the same period last year, driven primarily by increased petroleum production from domestic projects and new investments made during 2024, including the Thai-Malaysian Joint Development Area Block A-18, the Algeria Touat project, and the Malaysia Block SK408 project, with average product selling prices at 46.02 US dollars per barrel of crude oil equivalent.

"Through these operational results, the company has remitted state revenue totaling approximately 7.3 billion baht in the first quarter of 2025 through corporate income tax, royalties, and other benefit-sharing arrangements, up from approximately 6.8 billion baht in the previous year, contributing to national development in areas such as community development, education, and research and development," Montri stated.

The state also receives production sharing from petroleum projects G1/61 and G2/61 under production sharing contracts (PSC), providing direct revenue from petroleum production that can be utilized for further national development.

Montri noted that the unstable situation in the Middle East has caused crude oil and natural gas prices to rise in the global market. The company therefore prioritizes increasing natural gas production from the Gulf of Thailand in line with the Ministry of Energy's policy to mitigate the impact on energy consumption by citizens and various industries.

Previously, the company has maximized natural gas production capacity to approximately 2.72 billion cubic feet per day from the daily contractual quantity (DCQ) of approximately 2.5 billion cubic feet per day. The increased natural gas comes primarily from the Arthit project, the Thai-Malaysian Joint Development Area B17-01, Contract 4, and project G2/61. This natural gas serves as the primary fuel for electricity generation, contributing to the stability of Thailand's electrical system and energy security while reducing dependence on increasingly expensive imported fuel.

Natural gas produced from the Gulf of Thailand has significant potential to serve as important raw material for the petrochemical industry and related industries, including plastics, synthetic materials, synthetic fibers, packaging, fertilizers, construction materials, and various everyday products, thereby strengthening and driving the country's economic value chain.

"The conflict in the Middle East has had significant impact on the economic system, energy security, and livelihood of people in many countries worldwide. Therefore, the management of domestic energy resources with stability is extremely important," Montri emphasized.

As a result, the company has increased natural gas production from domestic sources to the highest level possible to support electricity generation for daily use, serving as part of mitigating energy impact and reinforcing the country's energy security.

A shocking incident occurred early this morning when authorities spotted a man acting suspiciously entering a Phuket hospital and heading to the 7th floor before he fell fatally. At approximately 1:00 AM on May 3, 2569, Deputy Inspector Witthawat Krainara of Phuket City Police received an emergency call reporting a man jumping from the 7th floor medical building of a major Phuket hospital.

Officers observed a young man behaving suspiciously after entering the hospital and heading to the 7th floor. Upon receiving the report, Police Captain Chatchree Chookaew, commander of Phuket City Police Station, immediately proceeded to the scene.

According to witness statements from staff who saw the incident, a 29-year-old man identified as Phon (alias) took the elevator from the first floor to the 7th floor of the medical building. He then walked to a sloped balcony area adjacent to the building and was sitting on the 7th floor ledge displaying suspicious behavior. Staff alerted security personnel to investigate.

When security went to check on him, Phon had already jumped from the building, sustaining severe injuries. Emergency responders provided immediate assistance and rushed him to the hospital for treatment.

At approximately 2:10 AM on the same day, investigators were informed that Phon had succumbed to his injuries. Police are now collecting evidence and will proceed with further investigation procedures.

A helicopter of unknown affiliation crashed behind a PTT gas station near the BTS Repair Center on Sukhumvit Road in Samut Prakan, with multiple injuries reported. Rescue and emergency personnel are rushing to assist.

At 09:10 on May 3, 2025, emergency dispatch received a report of a helicopter crashing behind a PTT gas station near the BTS Repair Center on Sukhumvit Road in Thaibuban Subdistrict, Muang District, Samut Prakan Province. Initial reports indicate multiple injuries, though exact numbers and conditions remain unconfirmed.

Rescue personnel equipped with first aid supplies and ambulances are en route to provide assistance and transport the injured to nearby hospitals.

Meanwhile, rescue teams and related agencies are cordoning off the surrounding area for safety while conducting a detailed investigation of the crash site. They are also urgently identifying the helicopter's operator and determining the cause of the crash.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

Praew Petchpraew, known as Ice Hormone, has shared her experience with divorce, revealing it wasn't as difficult as she initially feared. In a recent post, she disclosed that her children have adapted remarkably well and now view their mother and father as friends, saying "Actually, it's not as bad as I thought. The kids adjusted really well. Mom and dad are now friends because it's more peaceful. We still speak well of each other for the children to hear. That's already very good." Nuclear and other entertainment personalities have shown their support and agreement, with the post showing contrasting moments—some filled with tears and sadness, others showing her bright smile spending happy moments with her children. Entertainment figures have been actively liking and commenting with encouragement and praise, including Nuclear Hansa who commented "Exactly the same!!!"