The student organization at Rajabhat Lampang University mourned the death of Nawit Khueanjaijai, known as Ter, a 21-year-old fourth-year industrial electrical engineering student and former vice president of the student organization during the 2568 academic year, following a lightning strike in a cassava field. The incident occurred around 6:30 PM on May 11 in Mae Kwa Subdistrict, Sop Prap District, Lampang Province. Rescue and emergency personnel responded to a lightning strike at a cassava buying station amid heavy rain and muddy conditions, discovering two critically injured individuals: Nawit and 55-year-old Chantaree, his aunt. Both received emergency treatment before being transported to Sop Prab Hospital, but both succumbed to their injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed that before the incident, the two victims and another woman were preparing a cassava planting area when a thunderstorm suddenly arose. They ran to seek shelter in a small shed in the field when a severe lightning bolt struck, critically injuring both Nawit and Chantaree, who later died from their injuries. The third woman miraculously survived. Police are conducting a detailed investigation and working with a medical examiner before proceeding with legal procedures.

Young actor S Supap Sangsuwan has become the subject of considerable discussion following an overwhelming encounter with a large group of fans at the airport while traveling abroad. Concerned onlookers who saw videos of the chaotic scene prompted the actor to later appear live to reassure fans of his wellbeing. Most recently, S Supap participated in an exclusive "Matcha Sensory Experience" workshop at the OREO MATCHA HOUSE in Central Park shopping mall, where he reflected on the airport incident.

After the event concluded, S Supap expressed that the situation was more intense than he anticipated. He thanked his security team and management for their comprehensive protection, but stressed he was more worried about other passengers affected by the commotion than about himself. He called on fans to meet him in appropriate and safe locations instead.

When asked about the chaotic airport scene and being surrounded by fans, S Supap recalled: "At first I found it quite funny, the images made it look like I was being arrested at the airport. But I have to thank my security team and Khun Go for protecting me. I listened to Phuwinton's interview—nobody wanted this to happen. I realized concerned fans were worried, so I went live that night to say I was fine because the team took full care of me."

He noted that while some people might criticize the incident, those responsible wouldn't listen anyway. However, he wanted broader awareness because the situation was genuinely dangerous. Other airport passengers were pushed aside, and there was an escalator nearby—if security hadn't held firm, someone could have been seriously injured.

Regarding preparation for departure, S Supap admitted he had never expected such intensity before and hadn't been fully prepared. After seeing a previous incident with another actor, he wore running shoes as a precaution. The situation escalated once they passed the barricade point.

When security moved in, his primary concern was other travelers using the airport. He noticed some people with luggage being jostled and felt somewhat guilty about the situation. He emphasized he sustained no injuries and wanted to reassure fans. The real victims, he said, were those taking the photos and videos themselves—some hit poles or dropped phones—and the overall incident didn't create a flattering image for anyone involved.

S Supap advocated for meeting fans in official settings and formal venues where both parties could feel safe and comfortable, rather than in spontaneous airport encounters.

Muslim senator and former human rights commissioner Angkhana Neelaphaijit has raised concerns over what she described as "mob rule" after more than 1,000 Muslims reportedly gathered in Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng 53 area to pressure an LGBT Muslim individual accused of insulting Islam.

The incident, which sparked widespread debate on social media, reportedly involved the individual being pressured to apologize, shave their head and slap themselves as an act of repentance. Critics questioned whether the actions were voluntary or carried out under coercion.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Angkhana called on the Culture Ministry, the Office of the Chularatchamontri and the National Human Rights Commission to clarify their positions regarding groups identifying themselves as "defenders of religion" taking action against people accused of insulting religious beliefs.

She said the incident challenged Islam's principles of peaceful coexistence, justice and compassion, adding that repeated claims during livestreams that the punishment was "voluntary" had raised doubts among viewers.

"If such incidents are allowed to pass without preventive measures, it could create a new norm in which mob rule overrides the law and even the true principles of religion," she wrote.

Angkhana also warned that religious tensions could escalate into hate crimes or Islamophobia, describing religious conflict as one of the most sensitive and fragile issues in society.

BANGKOK — May 12, 2026 — Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun announced that Thailand is fast-tracking negotiations on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States to minimize tariff exposure ahead of a Section 301 review.

Following her recent trip to the United States, Ms. Suphajee said technical discussions were held on May 4 with Jamieson Greer and Rick Switzer to advance the stalled ART negotiations. Thai officials remain in the United States for expert-level talks focusing on asset capacity and forced labor concerns.

Ms. Suphajee said her discussions aimed to clarify Thailand's position following the country's formal submission on April 15. She emphasized that all key issues have been thoroughly explained with no major stumbling blocks identified. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to maximizing mutual trade benefits.

Thailand hopes to finalize the ART agreement before any Section 301 investigation—which examines unfair trade practices—moves forward. The discussions also touched on Thailand's trade surplus with the United States, which grew significantly last year. Ms. Suphajee clarified that at least 30 percent of the additional surplus stems from products manufactured by US-invested companies operating in Thailand, while over 20 percent comes from Thai companies.

Regarding concerns about transshipment and potential misuse of trade privileges, Ms. Suphajee stated that Thailand has prepared comprehensive documentation and data to address all relevant matters.

BANGKOK — On May 11, 2026, the popular ride-hailing platform Bolt announced stricter safety measures in Thailand, including expanded AI technology and more frequent facial recognition checks to prevent driver identity fraud, following a violent incident involving a schoolgirl.

The incident occurred in late April 2026 when the student booked a motorcycle ride through the app to return home in Bangkok's Nong Khaem district.

According to reports, Arm, the 22-year-old driver whose motorcycle lacked a license plate, reportedly stopped to consume a substance suspected to be kratom water before bypassing the passenger's intended destination.

The student recorded a video pleading with the rider to stop. The rider allegedly attempted to seize her mobile phone and refused to stop the vehicle, prompting the student to jump off the motorcycle and suffer injuries. Bystanders later intervened and provided assistance.

Investigations revealed the rider had been using another person's account to accept jobs on the platform.

In a statement, Bolt Thailand said it had summoned the service provider involved to clarify the facts, suspended the driver account linked to the incident, and alerted other ride-hailing platforms to help prevent the individual from operating elsewhere. The company also said it had already suspended more than 40,000 riders for violating platform rules.

On May 11, Bolt Thailand issued a further statement confirming that its services in Thailand remain operational as usual while coordinating with relevant authorities regarding certification of its electronic systems.

The company said passenger safety and confidence remained its highest priorities and outlined several enhanced measures:

- Increase the frequency of random facial recognition checks for drivers to prevent account sharing and impersonation. - Reiterate a zero-tolerance policy on account misuse; accounts found to be shared or used by unauthorized individuals would be permanently banned. - Implement AI-powered monitoring systems capable of detecting irregularities during trips in real time, alongside rapid-response safety reporting systems. - Display pop-up reminders before each journey for passengers to verify the driver's face, vehicle registration, and trip details shown in the application before boarding.

Director Tor Phongpol Tankhamhaeng guarantees the 7HD channel drama 'Rose Playing with Fire' will be spicy every episode, with Poopae, Pingpholoy, and Gin delivering full emotional intensity. Actor Tee Bunyakirtti, who plays opposite lead actress Namtaan Pijchakonee (the striking goalkeeper of Uthai Thani FC), describes his 'Puppy Boy' character, explaining: "Honestly, it wasn't planned during the workshop, but when I met Namtaan on set, everyone agreed the chemistry felt like a puppy. My character is really supposed to be quiet, guarded, and doesn't trust anyone easily because he's been let down before. But when Namtaan arrived and helped my character reunite with his father, it made him feel he could trust this woman."

Every episode is engaging in this 7HD drama 'Rose Playing with Fire,' with Director Tor Phongpol Tankhamhaeng guaranteeing that this version isn't just about women competing for a man—every character has motivations for their actions. The three leading actresses (Poopae, Pingpholoy, and Gin) perform excellently with full emotional commitment. Thanwa in this version is charming, smart, and warm—not a ladies' man. He also performs well. This version demonstrates how family is a fundamental institution in raising individuals and shaping their role in society; each character comes from different family circumstances, which importantly contributes to conflicts among friends and the methods they use to achieve what they desire.

The sweet couple Ginny Natchanichaa and Jena Angelina, who share strong chemistry from the GL series 'Poisonous Love,' are releasing a photobook 'Every Moment with Ginny Jayna.' Photobook purchases include the chance to win entry to the 'Every Moment with GINNY JAYNA' fansign event on June 28, 2026. Pre-orders are open until March 3, 2026 via https://kazzmarket.com/ and https://worldwide.kazzmarket.com/ for international orders.

A poster has been released for 'KLEAR With You Always Fan Meet: Forever' taking place Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Ratch Hour shop. Fans of KLEAR should stay tuned for good news. Member Paeth invites everyone: 'We want to invite everyone to this fan meet. We have so many new things coming this year—come sing with us, catch up on life together, and we want to thank everyone through this event. Follow updates on klearband and genie records!'