NONTHABURI — On May 1, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul unveiled the "Thai Helps Thai" programme designed to help ease the cost of living, making a market visit in Nonthaburi where bargain merchandise attracted large crowds on opening day.

At 11:00, Anutin, who also holds the post of interior minister, walked through stalls at Bang Yai City Market alongside Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthamphan and other government officials, inspecting and purchasing basic household items including cooking oil, rice and instant noodles.

The initiative, a collaboration between the Commerce and Interior ministries, provides goods at prices below market rates across more than 800 districts nationwide, with mobile trucks planned to bring items to communities in rural areas.

During the visit, an opposition People's Party lawmaker, Sutthat Meesiri, pushed the prime minister's shopping cart. Anutin invited him over and emphasized that the effort transcends party politics, stating that "people are helping one another," and the two posed together for photographs.

Observers noted that despite the oppressive heat, hundreds of shoppers and vendors turned out at the market. One vendor expressed frustration about economic hardship, asking whether officials had "made enough money" and calling on them to provide more assistance to struggling families.

Anutin sampled local dishes, including fish curry, durian and ice cream, and purchased fruit and ornamental fish, gifting some items to a young child at the market.

He also called officials in four provinces—Songkhla, Si Sa Ket, Trat and Chiang Mai—to monitor how the scheme was rolling out, instructing local authorities to maintain sufficient inventory and keep prices fair.

In remarks to journalists, Anutin explained that the programme aims to lower household costs by supplying everyday items at reduced prices while maintaining quality standards. He noted that savings come from cutting back on branding and marketing rather than reducing production quality.

The prime minister arrived at the event driving an electric vehicle, which drew the attention of onlookers eager to photograph its license plate.

Netflix presents a new action-romantic-drama film titled "Blood Love Killer," produced by 'Jeeb' Wanthana Veeriyavorrathan and 'Bew' Orporn Atchasmirth, directed by 'Kuei' Taweevat Vanda, with Thananucha Ibrahim as producer and Wanthana Veeriyavorrathan as screenwriter.

'Fern' Pimchanok Luewisetpaiboon plays 'Lan,' a woman with rare blood who refuses to surrender to fate, opposite 'Tor' Thanapob Leeratanakajorn as 'Pran,' the true heir to the House 89 assassination family. 'Porsche' Shivakorn Edulsutti plays 'M,' an orphan raised alongside Pran and Lan. Also featured are Tony Raktaen as 'Pruk,' a hunter of rare artifacts, and 'Chai' Chatchatyod Hirunyathasidhi as 'Po,' the commanding officer of the House 89 assassination family.

"Blood Love Killer" tells the story of Lan, a Vietnamese girl with a rare blood type, hunted by Pruk, an assassin who coldly murdered her parents. When Po, leader of the House 89 assassination family, captures her and hides her in Thailand, Lan grows up alongside Pran, Po's biological son, and M, another orphan Po adopted. Pran is tasked with protecting Lan, and their closeness gradually transforms into a deep relationship. However, their happiness shatters when Pruk finds Lan and seeks her blood again. Fueled by vengeance against the man who killed her parents and determined not to be victimized again, Lan decides to fight alongside the people she loves to break free from her role as prey.

Director 'Kuei' Taweevat Vanda, known for his horror films, stated: "I actually grew up with romantic films and action films too. This is something I wanted to do but nobody saw. I must thank Jeeb Wanthana and Bew Orphorn. This story is a fun mixture. We had to create chemistry between the romantic, drama, and action elements so perfectly balanced that we couldn't drop any part of it. For the action sequences, I used a raw and realistic style with bare-hand fight scenes, gunfight scenes, and fights in tight spaces."

'Tor' Thanapob shared: "This is an intense and demanding action role, so the actor's stamina is crucial. We had to prepare physically, assess our performance limits, and prioritize safety—not just for the actors but for the entire crew. Since I prepared so intensely, I wanted to perform the stunts myself, so I worked hard to minimize the use of stunt doubles."

'Porsche' Shivakorn added: "The action in this film is brutal. Since M grew up fighting from childhood, her combat adapts to each situation and varies scene by scene. I learned the craft of stunts—fighting for the camera with various techniques, including calculating weight and rotation timing. The stunt team and director worked together to make our movements smooth, natural, and even more fun."

The director further revealed: "Beyond action, this film showcases love in many forms—romantic love, familial love, and most importantly, love and relationships that transcend bloodlines, much like the bonds within House 89, where everyone grows up together and stands ready to fight and protect one another."

The Deputy Agriculture Minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives has announced plans to expand the school milk program after chairing a meeting with dairy cooperative representatives to address milk distribution quotas. Two key issues emerged from dairy farmers: allocation criteria for school milk quotas and the problem of excess milk inventory in the system. The ministry is preparing documentation to submit to the Cabinet for approval to extend the school milk program through Grade 9, aiming to increase milk consumption and ease farmers' hardship within a 30-day timeframe. The minister stated he is setting a 30-day target to resolve the oversupply crisis and is urgently engaging multiple agencies, including state funds, state enterprises, and private companies, to purchase milk for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and disabled persons.

Wave Sarin and his wife Bung Bai Jade opened up about their love story on the Club Friday Show produced by CHANGE2561. They revealed that when they first met, Bung had no idea Wave owned a hotel and thought he was joking. As the family's most treasured daughter, she faced significant obstacles, with family members expressing disapproval saying "my love isn't pleased." Bung also shared that during one period, she was so heavily infatuated with Wave that she would become nauseous seeing his face, which stemmed from intense arguments between them.

When asked how they first met, Wave joked about past life connections, while Bung made humorous remarks. Wave explained that when he first met her, he didn't even know she was a hotel owner's daughter and didn't take it seriously, thinking he was joking. After learning the truth, everything changed dramatically.

Regarding family acceptance, Bung described how about a month into dating, Wave came to greet her parents. As the family's most treasured daughter, her mother was protective and concerned about whether he might harm her. Her father rarely spoke, and before the wedding, the family called him "Bung's friend," later changing it to "Wave" because they couldn't remember his name. Only her older brother Beer was strongly opposed and didn't speak to Wave for two years.

Bung admitted she was heavily attached to Wave before marriage and having children, calling and texting him every 15 to 30 minutes. When asked how her deep infatuation turned into nausea when seeing him, Wave explained it resulted from their arguments, during which he would raise his voice uncontrollably. Bung revealed that after he threw things at her, she experienced panic attacks and depression, leading to nausea and breathing difficulties. She developed anxiety, especially during rainstorms, and her emotional state became increasingly fragile, eventually leading to unpredictable mood swings.

Follow Wave Sarin and Bung Bai Jade's life and love story on Club Friday Show, airing Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 AM on Channel One31, with replays available on YouTube at CHANGE2561.

Deputy Interior Minister Phol Peer Suwannachuay visited Chakarat District in Nakhon Ratchasima Province to inspect government implementation and deliver ministerial directives. The initiative, developed in collaboration between the Commerce Ministry and the Department of Local Administration, officially launched the 'Thais Helping Thais' program to provide affordable goods to residents. Booths will operate every Friday at district offices, with mobile vendors bringing low-priced products to communities.

Phol Peer acknowledged that economic challenges—including rising product and energy prices—are the government's primary concern, and pledged continuous cost-reduction measures for all citizens. He emphasized the importance of maintaining public order and cracking down on illegal activities including grey market schemes, illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and pollution-causing burning that creates PM 2.5 smog. The government will implement strict measures against violators and negligent officials, as air pollution remediation places ongoing financial burdens on the state.

The program aims to stimulate grassroots economic recovery by providing local entrepreneurs, community enterprises, and businesses with channels to sell local products and consumer goods below market prices. This initiative promotes money circulation at the community level, reduces household expenses, generates income for producers, and effectively alleviates the public's cost-of-living burden sustainably.

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthammaphand has directed provincial commerce officials to survey durian orchards damaged by severe weather in Chanthaburi province and coordinate relief and recovery efforts. The Commerce Ministry expressed concern for affected farmers and ordered Chanthaburi's commerce office to coordinate with provincial authorities for immediate damage assessments, while liaising with the Interior Ministry to expedite relief measures for impacted orchard farmers.

For damaged durians that are harvestable with moisture content exceeding 30%, the Commerce Ministry will facilitate buyer visits to select produce for processing into various products, particularly fried durian, to minimize losses and help farmers generate partial income. Meanwhile, undamaged durians still on trees will receive special attention, with the Internal Trade Department coordinating direct buyer purchases to create market support and ensure continuous sales during the season.

The provincial commerce office is working with relevant agencies to sort damaged durians for appropriate processing based on quality, including incorporation into ice cream and durian flour for bakery and food products to increase value and reduce agricultural losses. Durians unsuitable for sale or processing will be managed appropriately to prevent contamination of marketable fruit, preserving standards and consumer confidence in Thai durian.

"The Commerce Ministry sends encouragement to all durian farmers affected by this incident and commits to accelerating full relief, care, and market support measures to help farmers overcome this situation as quickly as possible," Supachai concluded.