Police Sergeant 'Jao Suea' Clarifies He Played Dice Game with Relatives at Home, Not Running Illegal Gambling Den. Meanwhile, shop owners report that the same officer regularly collects 'protection fees' of 1,000-2,000 baht per establishment.

The case stems from a complaint by Yupapon, 46, and Thanasak, 53, parents of a 20-year-old man with a brain condition. Their son was allegedly lured by Sergeant 'Jao Suea,' attached to Region 9 Highway Police, into playing hi-lo gambling at a house in Muang District, Phatthalung Province, losing over 120,000 baht in the early morning hours of April 28. They filed a complaint at Muang Phatthalung Police Station.

After the story broke, Yupapon stated that the sergeant called and asked to discuss the matter before they file a report, promising to return all 120,000 baht and asking them to tell media it was a misunderstanding. However, the mother refused and proceeded with filing the complaint.

On April 30, 2569, Muang Phatthalung Police investigators prepared to question the victims further and proceeded to file charges against the sergeant for gambling violations and fraud.

Yupapon expressed concern that because the accused is a police officer, the internal investigation might be biased.

Police Region 9 Commander Major General Marut Ruangjintana confirmed that the officer in question does work in the investigation unit of Region 9 Highway Police. An investigation committee has been established and is expected to reach conclusions within days. The commander stated that whether further disciplinary action will be taken depends on the investigation results and emphasized commitment to fairness for both complainants and the accused.

In his preliminary statement, the sergeant clarified that he only played hi-lo during a home gathering with extended family during the festival season and denies operating a gambling den as alleged.

Shop owners in Muang Phatthalung report that the sergeant regularly collects 1,000-2,000 baht in 'protection fees' from snack and general stores throughout the province, not just in Muang District. They noted this is not exclusive to this sergeant, as water police and railway police also collect similar fees.

BREAKING: Court Sentences Am Cyanide to Death Before Reducing Sentence to Life Imprisonment in Yong Noi's Murder Case Due to Defendant's Testimony Being Useful

On April 30, 2026, the court sentenced 'Am Cyanide' to death in the poisoning murder case of 'Yong Noi' before reducing the sentence to life imprisonment, citing the usefulness of the defendant's testimony.

In the case of 'Am Cyanide' poisoning 'Yong Noi,' or Police Captain Ganda Torai, age 36, one of the victims who died from Am Cyanide's poison on August 10, 2023, in Nakhon Pathom Province. Initially, the victim's husband didn't suspect the cause of death, but evidence later emerged linking it to Am Cyanide's serial murder pattern, leading to expanded investigation and additional charges.

Details of the Yong Noi case revealed that she was closely connected to Am Cyanide through a shared money-lending business before dying from circulatory and respiratory failure.

Connections were subsequently found among a group of victims poisoned by Am Cyanide for financial gain, with over 15 victims identified, prompting police investigation and expanded prosecution.

Previously, Am Cyanide was sentenced to death in other murder cases. The Yong Noi case is one of several cases that shocked the public with its calculated murder planning.

BREAKING: Court Dismisses Charges Against Am Cyanide in Nitya's Murder Case Due to Reasonable Doubt, Granting Defendant Benefit

Court Reveals Death Sentence for Am Cyanide; Chicken Rice Shop Witness Provides Binding Testimony, Clear Evidence of Money Transfer

The music event of the year is here! Pieamsuk Property Development Company Limited and AssetWise Public Company Limited are presenting 'A Tribute to Suntaraporn's Legacy 3' (A Tribute to Suntaraporn's Legacy), a major concert that invites audiences to reminisce through timeless songs and cherished melodies performed by the complete Suntaraporn orchestra.

This historic gathering brings together multi-generational artists to celebrate the charm of Suntaraporn's music once more. Leading the lineup are National Artist and legendary singers Ruangtong Thongluntham, Rungrudee Paengphongchai, Ponsuli Wichawech, and Oravi Satchanon, joined by quality artists including Kan-Naphatthorn, Pan-Thanaporn, Thatch-Kittithatch, Sphai-Phaskorn, Pingping-Sarawee, and rising stars from the new generation of Suntaraporn musicians. The event will be hosted by Note-Shranny Kungbarphot.

Happiness through giving: Beyond the musical experience, this concert aims to give back to society, with partial proceeds donated to Phra Nang Klao Hospital in Nonthaburi to support medical opportunities and patient care.

Event Details: Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM (one show only) at the Main Auditorium, Thailand Cultural Center

Ticket Sales Channels: – Early Bird (April 17 – May 4, 2026): Reserve early for 5% discount on all seats plus free booking fee via Facebook: Pieamsuk Family Music (9:00 AM – 10:30 PM) – General Public Sale: From May 5, 2026 onwards via www.ticketmelon.com

Join us in preserving the Suntaraporn music legacy and spread happiness through charitable giving at the year's finest concert in 2026.

English Premier League football enters its critical final stretch where every point counts. Between May 2-5, 2025, fans can expect back-to-back high-stakes matches that will shape both the title race and relegation battle. The week kicks off Saturday, May 2 at 2:00 AM with Leeds United facing Burnley, followed by evening matches at 9:00 PM featuring Brentford vs. West Ham United, Newcastle United vs. Brighton and Hove Albion, and Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Sunderland. The evening concludes at 11:30 PM with Arsenal's crucial home match against Fulham, where the Gunners cannot afford to drop points.

Action continues Sunday, May 3 at 8:00 PM with Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace, but the marquee fixture arrives at 9:30 PM when Manchester United host Liverpool in what could become a season-defining encounter. A special watch party featuring legendary Red figures Andy Cole and Robbie Fowler will be held at Mono Studio starting at 4:00 PM.

Monday, May 4 at 1:00 AM features Aston Villa's attacking clash with Tottenham Hotspur, while Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at 9:00 PM. The week concludes early Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 AM with Manchester City's crucial away trip to Everton—a match with enormous implications for both the title race and bottom-half standings. All matches air on Monomax, with comprehensive coverage available through the Monomax Standard package for just 299 baht monthly.

Häfele Thailand is driving growth in a real estate market entering a new normal phase by launching over 100 new innovations and expanding its product portfolio across six categories to over 20,000 items, showcasing its Häfele lighting solutions at the Architect '69 event.

John Clare, Managing Director of Häfele (Thailand) Limited, revealed that the German home and building products leader aims to grow revenue to 4.9 billion baht in 2026, up from 4.5 billion baht the previous year. Despite Thailand's real estate market slowdown, Clare noted that the market has fundamentally shifted over the past 2-3 years. Large-scale developer projects have declined due to reduced purchasing power, rising construction costs, and economic uncertainty affected by geopolitical tensions. However, Häfele views this slowdown as structural change rather than contraction, with the luxury segment continuing to grow and high-potential customer groups maintaining demand.

The company sees new opportunities in the growing number of medium and small-scale projects—currently around 400-500 new projects entering the market, primarily residential developments. Regional markets present another growth driver, particularly Phuket, which is booming in luxury real estate and wellness projects, alongside Chonburi and Rayong, which benefit from industrial and investment sectors.

Häfele's growth strategy rests on three pillars: increasing revenue from new products and innovations, expanding to high-potential markets, and increasing market share from existing and new customers. The company continues developing innovations across six main product categories, with particular focus on electrical appliances and home systems—which represent large market segments with high revenue impact—while maintaining strength in hardware and fittings to secure existing revenue.

The company plans to expand beyond major cities through showroom openings, service centers, and partnerships with regional partners to increase customer accessibility. Simultaneously, Häfele is investing heavily in supply chain efficiency to manage inventory and meet dispersed demand, particularly given global supply chain volatility.

Key challenges remain rising costs, with raw material expenses increasing 30-40% and logistics costs up 15-20%, prompting many market competitors to raise prices. Despite this, Häfele continues efforts to maintain pricing as long as possible to reduce customer burden and protect competitiveness.

On April 30, 2025, Areeratana Murarchai, head analyst at GCAP GOLD, revealed that gold prices are trending toward high volatility this week, with Middle East peace negotiations being a critical factor to monitor closely. Volatility intensified after President Donald Trump announced cancellation of U.S. delegation talks with Iran regarding a ceasefire agreement in Pakistan, adding a hardline stance with the comment "If they want to talk, just call." Meanwhile, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman clearly stated there are no plans for direct negotiations. However, recent reports indicate Iran has submitted a new proposal through intermediaries, suggesting both sides end the conflict and focus on resolving the Strait of Hormuz crisis by having the U.S. lift its maritime blockade against Iran before returning to nuclear discussions later. Despite no clear conclusion yet, uncertainty remains high. This directly impacts gold prices because progress in negotiations would reduce safe-asset buying pressure, potentially triggering short-term profit-taking sales. Oil prices may decline, reducing inflation pressure and shifting market focus toward Federal Reserve interest rate direction. Gold is expected to remain volatile in line with international political news developments, with investors advised to be cautious of rapid-fire geopolitical updates. Another critical factor is the Federal Reserve meeting on April 29, with markets assigning a 99.5% probability that the Fed will maintain rates at 3.50%-3.75% for the third consecutive meeting. Investors should also watch Jerome Powell's statements regarding his future role and policy outlook for the latter half of the year, as well as confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, which could represent a significant shift in monetary policy. Analysts noted that gold shows short-term rebound signals but structurally isn't in a full uptrend yet—it's merely testing resistance during a base-building phase. If prices sustain above $4,650, they could test next resistance at $4,680-$4,700. However, if prices fail to break through these resistance levels and drop below $4,550, investors should watch for renewed selling pressure. For Thai gold investment strategy, analysts recommend "waiting for price pullbacks" to accumulate around 70,000-69,500 baht, and "taking profits in stages" if prices cannot break through 72,000-72,500 baht.