Prime Minister Anutin has categorically denied reports that Sakdi Sayan could return as a minister. While it sounds like routine news management, his repeated insistence that he has "nothing to do with it" and will "not bring him back" reveals this issue is far more contentious than meets the eye.

The situation didn't stem from rumors but from the NACC's decision to dismiss Sakdi's stock concealment case, which technically reopens his political standing. However, there's a fundamental problem: conflicting rulings exist on this matter. The NACC determined there was no intentional concealment, yet the Constitutional Court previously ruled that actual nominee usage did occur, resulting in Sakdi's forced resignation from the cabinet.

This contradiction creates a perception of double standards in public opinion, which is precisely why PM Anutin must firmly deny any involvement. While claiming that personnel and workload are now balanced might be a reasonable administrative explanation, politically it represents "risk mitigation." If Anutin were to bring Sakdi back, the situation would instantly reverse. The opposition or even Senate members could weaponize the Constitutional Court's ruling, asking how someone previously deemed unqualified could return to ministerial position. The attack would then shift from Sakdi himself to whoever appointed him.

What starts as one person's issue could cascade into a government-wide crisis. Therefore, Anutin's stance of "no involvement" is essentially cutting off the fire at its source. His reiteration that opposition and Senate submissions to the NACC are their constitutional right further signals that this issue remains volatile and could be resurrected at any time.

While the NACC's decision technically means Sakdi hasn't lost his political eligibility, practically speaking, his reappointment as minister is not straightforward. The original Constitutional Court ruling still looms like a shadow. Should there ever be a political move to override this, the full risk wouldn't fall on Sakdi alone—it would squarely land on PM Anutin, who could face impeachment. This isn't simply about whether to appoint him or not, but whether the risk is worth taking. Based on Anutin's current stance, the answer is clearly no.

A police commando clarifies recent media reports containing inaccuracies regarding an incident on February 18th in which a female police officer from the Metropolitan Police Bureau was taken to a curtained hotel on Khlong Prapa Road by a male officer from Pak Kret Police Station. After the female officer sent a distress message to her mother, the commando boyfriend discovered the situation, tracked down the male officer's phone number, and confronted him, resulting in the male officer bringing the female officer out of the hotel and dropping her at a department store on Si Saman Road instead. The commando subsequently filed a complaint against the male officer on February 19th, but when the case stalled, he decided to go public with the story. Media reports then suggested that both the commando and the male officer already had wives, and when the story aired, both wives learned the truth and prepared to file adultery lawsuits. The commando has now come forward to clarify that earlier media reports contained errors, stating that he has only one wife: the female police officer who was the victim in this incident.

On May 3, 2025, Phongphipat Meebenjamas, administrator of Mae Sam Laeb subdistrict in Saboei district, Mae Hong Son province, announced an urgent public advisory urging residents to temporarily avoid consuming shellfish from Salawin River. Volunteer surveillance teams had submitted samples from the river for testing, and initial results from the district research team revealed severe pesticide contamination—especially in dead shellfish—along with lead levels exceeding safety standards. Cadmium levels were within acceptable limits, and mercury was not detected.

The research team has established the following action plan:

1. Advise residents to temporarily avoid consuming shellfish from Salawin River, particularly children, pregnant women, elderly people, and those with chronic conditions such as kidney disease or cancer.

2. Request surveillance teams to collect additional shellfish samples for further testing at the Department of Medical Sciences laboratory, where tests will identify highly toxic inorganic pesticides.

3. Coordinate with local surveillance teams to conduct health risk screening. Nursing instructor Yupaaphon is currently finalizing the risk assessment form, which will then be distributed to local authorities for implementation.

4. Results from the risk screening will identify high-risk individuals. The research team will coordinate with local health centers and Saboei Hospital to collect biological samples for testing at Ramathibodi Hospital laboratory, screening for pesticides in urine and lead in blood. If contamination is detected in community members, they will be referred for appropriate medical care, and measures will be implemented to reduce future exposure to these toxins.

Social media was abuzz after young actor Great Warinthorn posted a photo with a mysterious woman in student uniform, leading netizens to speculate whether he was announcing a new girlfriend. The actor later clarified that the woman was actually Charlett Wasitta Hamenau, a junior actress colleague, whom he visited to congratulate on her graduation project screening.

On May 3rd, Great participated in a charity run event 'Dr. Ortho's Step Challenge for 13 Hospitals' at Thammasat University's Rangsit campus, where he gave an interview about the incident. He confirmed he had no intention of creating news, explaining that Charlett was a close junior colleague he'd known since childhood. She had worked on his projects, appeared in films with him, and asked for his financial support for her thesis.

When asked if Charlett had no serious intentions, Great replied, "Not serious at all, but I was surprised by how many people messaged me about it." When asked about his relationship status, he said: "I'm single, completely available. During this period I've been doing activities and running, waiting to start filming a drama series, and taking care of my cat."

Regarding rising electricity costs, Great mentioned: "My house has solar panels installed for a while now, but I only noticed in the past two to three months that the bills seem higher. I've been following the news about rising electricity prices and checked my own bills—it does seem to have gone up. My power usage at home might be more than before. With solar panels, we can freely use electricity during the day when there's sun, but it seems the costs have increased regardless."

He acknowledged that air conditioning usage increases during hot weather, though he doesn't run the AC for his Thai cat, noting the cat handles the heat well.

Shocking twist! Wildlife documentary filmmakers worldwide nearly fell for the 'Bristol Crocodile' legend, only to discover it was a waterlogged shoe. The English urban legend has made a comeback on social media once again.

Dom Davies, a wildlife filmmaker who has worked with real crocodiles in South America, confirms he wasn't seriously fooled by the 'mysterious creature' in the Avon River in England, though he admits there was a moment when he almost believed it.

The entire incident stems from the 'Bristol Crocodile' legend that has circulated since 2014, when a bus driver claimed to see something resembling a crocodile in the city's river. It soon became an endless tale that people kept talking about.

Despite many years passing, no one has ever captured or truly confirmed the existence of this crocodile. However, the story never died down. Instead, it became inspiration for artwork and a 2023 documentary—an urban legend that locals seem to want to believe in.

The 38-year-old Davies, who has worked extensively with wildlife, admits that while he knows scientifically that crocodiles couldn't survive in the cold waters of the Avon River, sometimes what you see in a split second can still make you doubt. He explained that on that day, an object emerged from the water at just the 'right angle,' causing his brain to work on autopilot with the classic thought: 'If it were really alive, it wouldn't have survived this long'—before discovering the truth: it was a 'wet shoe.'

Davies even admitted that at first glance, the shoe resembled a caiman from South America, a species he had filmed before, making his brain feel slightly tricked.

So he picked up his phone, filmed a funny clip, and posted it to social media on April 26. It quickly went viral, garnering nearly 58,000 views and over 1,600 likes in no time.

After the clip spread, comments flooded in. Some said it really looked like a crocodile; others even gave philosophical warnings: 'Be careful, or you'll hallucinate and see crocodiles as shoes next time.' One person sealed the deal with the comment: 'That shoe is actually a Croc.'

Top 10 demonstration schools with the highest upper secondary enrollment in second semester academic year 2568, based on data from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).

On May 3, a reporter noted that the MHESI website released enrollment data for "demonstration school students in the 2568 academic year, second semester, in state higher education institutions, categorized by school location, school name, grade level, and gender at the upper secondary level (grades 10-12)."

Data shows that the total enrollment in demonstration schools under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation for upper secondary level in the 2568 academic year, second semester, was 21,628 students, distributed as follows:

Grade 10: 7,569 students Grade 11: 7,275 students Grade 12: 6,784 students

The top 10 demonstration schools with the highest enrollment in second semester of the 2568 academic year nationwide are as follows:

1. Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Prasanmit (Secondary Division): 4,440 students 2. Maha Sarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 1,080 students 3. "Phibun Bamphen" Demonstration School, Burapha University: 1,048 students 4. Kasetsart University Demonstration School, Research and Educational Development Center: 973 students 5. Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Pathumwan: 973 students 6. Naresuan University Demonstration School: 859 students 7. Ramkhamhaeng University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 796 students 8. Chiang Mai University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 794 students 9. Mahidol University International Demonstration School: 775 students 10. Valairongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School (Under Royal Patronage) Secondary Division: 752 students

Note: Report compiled on February 20, 2569. There are 21 educational institutions that have not yet submitted data, including Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Demonstration School, Siriraj Child Care and Development Center Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, and others.