At 1:10 p.m. on April 4, 2569, Prime Minister Anuthon Charnweerakul, who also serves as Interior Minister, arrived at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters to chair the party's weekly parliamentary caucus meeting. When reporters asked about the agenda for tomorrow's Cabinet meeting on May 5, Anuthon refused to comment, saying only that he would attend the party meeting first. Regarding anticipated protests against the southern land bridge project, the PM stated that the government is accelerating the formation of a study committee aligned with current conditions. He declined to address the matter of substantial public opposition before entering the meeting room. Meanwhile, Deputy PM Pipat Ratchakij and Transport Minister disclosed plans to visit the southern land bridge project sites on May 8 alongside Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin, confirming their readiness to hear all perspectives. When asked about residents potentially submitting opposition letters to Bhumjaithai's 14 southern provincial MPs, Pipat said they were prepared to listen to all parties but declined to elaborate further on the matter.

BANGKOK — The Thai government has welcomed Myanmar's decision to move detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest, describing it as a positive development and reaffirming support for gradual engagement between ASEAN and Myanmar.

Government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said the move reflected progress and that Thailand was ready to promote "appropriate and step-by-step interaction" within the regional bloc to support peace and reconciliation efforts in Myanmar.

Ratchada also referred to a recent visit to Myanmar by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, who met Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing on April 22. She said discussions were positive, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, border security and preparations to reopen the Mae Sot–Myawaddy crossing.

During the meeting, the Myanmar leader reportedly provided an update on Aung San Suu Kyi's condition, saying she remained in good health and that further positive measures could follow.

Thailand's Foreign Ministry outlined two key points in response to recent developments in Myanmar. First, it welcomed the release of detainees, including former president Win Myint, during the Myanmar New Year period, and expressed support for continued efforts by the Myanmar government to engage all stakeholders towards lasting peace and national reconciliation.

Second, Thailand welcomed Myanmar's commitment to advancing the peace process, including invitations to armed groups to join negotiations aimed at restoring peace and stability. Thailand said it stood ready to support such efforts.

The spokesperson added that Myanmar had indicated it would continue working with Thailand and ASEAN to deliver humanitarian assistance to those in need.

"Thailand continues to closely monitor the situation in Myanmar, pursuing a policy of appropriate and gradual engagement to support peace, stability and sustainable development through cooperation with all parties and within the ASEAN framework, for the benefit of the Myanmar people and regional stability," Ratchada said.

Investment platform Dime has revealed that Manchester United, the renowned English Premier League club, has seen its stock price climb nearly 32 percent over the past year. Manchester United received good news when they defeated Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford in an English Premier League match on May 3rd. The latest update from Dime shows Manchester United's stock on the New York Stock Exchange, which despite dropping 1.8 percent on the day, has surged nearly 32 percent over the one-year period, reaching exactly 31.77 percent.

Luang Por Kaem Khemako from Trilaksana Cemetery in Lampang Province was a highly revered senior Buddhist monk and respected spiritual figure with a large following, and also a member of the royal family who took monastic vows. Born on November 28, 1912 (Wednesday), he was the son of a district deputy administrator and later became a court attendant to the last lord of Lampang. As a child, he was known for his mischievous nature, once climbing a guava tree and sustaining a head injury from a fall. At age 13, he ordained in a temporary seven-day ceremony before the cremation of his abbot at Wat Pa Dow. He later formally ordained at age 15 at Wat Bun Yuen in Lampang, where he studied Buddhist scriptures and passed the intermediate Buddhist studies examination in 1931. Under the guidance of his preceptor Phra Dharmacindan, he became an accomplished scholar of Pali language. After completing his scriptural studies, he sought out Kruba Kaen Sumano, a renowned meditation master, and became his disciple, traveling with him on forest pilgrimages to pursue spiritual practice. When the abbot of Wat Bun Yuen passed away, the monastic community elected him as the new abbot, though he was reluctant to accept the position as he preferred to focus on meditation practice. Eventually, he left the temple to practice at Trilaksana Cemetery for the remainder of his life. His teaching style emphasized Buddhist parables and principles, once famously using an empty butter can to amplify his voice during a funeral sermon as a skillful means to keep people's attention. Luang Por Kaem Khemako passed away peacefully on January 15, 1996 at 7:40 PM at Lampang Hospital at the age of 84 with 64 years of monastic service. His sacred amulets, particularly the Lampang Regiment Medal, became highly sought after by devotees and collectors.

At 10:00 AM on May 4, 2025, at the Samut Sakhon Provincial Police Headquarters, Senior Police Colonel Pisit Tanprasoert, commander of Region 7 Police, announced the arrest of Rathhanin (alias 'Jok'), 35, and Nontakorn (alias 'Khao'), 34, based on a Samut Sakhon Provincial Court arrest warrant. The suspects face charges of armed nighttime robbery using vehicles and weapons, possession of illegal firearms, and transporting firearms in public without justification.

The incident began on May 1, 2025, at 7:50 PM, when Jok entered Yaowarat Gold Shop inside a department store in Kokkham Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Sakhon, dressed as a motorcycle courier. He brandished a fake pistol to threaten employees, jumped over a glass counter, and took off with gold ornaments worth 16 baht. He then abandoned a Honda Click motorcycle nearby and fled in a red Suzuki sedan driven by Khao.

Police tracked the pair through Nakhon Sawan and Nan provinces, apprehending both suspects within 36 hours. Khao initially confessed but later recanted during formal questioning, though police say they have sufficient evidence. According to Jok's statement, Khao meticulously planned the robbery, conducting surveillance 3-4 days in advance, purchasing a second-hand motorcycle, acquiring a fake gun and courier uniform, and serving as the getaway driver. Khao has prior convictions for theft of nearly 300 baht in gold jewelry in Nan Province and several other offenses.

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