On May 9, 2025, residents and merchants near the PTT Jiffy gas station at kilometer 7 on the Pathum Thani-Bang Poon road in Ban Klang subdistrict, Mueang district, Pathum Thani province filed complaints about garbage trucks that have been abandoned on the roadside for an extended period, causing concerns about public health impacts and traffic obstruction.

Field inspection revealed two vehicles parked on the roadside: a silver-bronze Isuzu single-cab pickup truck with Bangkok license plate 1ฒณ4810, and a white Hino six-wheel truck with Bangkok license plate 65-4528. Both vehicles are loaded with tightly packed sacks showing thick dust accumulation and emitting unpleasant odors.

Visut, 53, a local durian vendor who requested anonymity, revealed that these vehicles have been abandoned here for years. He visits the area seasonally to sell durian and always finds the same trucks in the same spot. "They've been here since last year. Last year there were two trucks, but one disappeared. Now there's only one left in the regular spot. I'm puzzled why they don't just take it away," he said.

Regarding the truck contents, Visut speculated they likely contain old recyclable materials, plastic waste scraps, and garbage. While he doesn't see them regularly, he expressed concern about health risks for permanent residents, noting that rainwater runoff could carry contaminants and attract rodents and insects.

Ban Klang Subdistrict Municipality confirmed they have received continuous complaints and are coordinating with relevant agencies including Suan Phrik Police Station to verify vehicle registrations and locate owners. The Transportation Office of Pathum Thani Province, Mueang District Office, and Pathum Thani Highway Division are being contacted to inspect what type of waste is being transported, whether it's hazardous, and to relocate the obstructing vehicles to restore traffic flow and ensure public health and safety.

Chompoo Araya and her daughter Gale attended the Alpha Skills Summit & Expo 2026 at IconSiam Hall to discuss the viral moment when Gale reacted to a clip of her father proposing to her mother with a large ring. Chompoo also shared updates about her son Payoo's serious involvement in racing and addressed the situation regarding Ta-Neing Kanyavee, who has changed her relationship status with JJ. Chompoo explained she doesn't ask too many questions and simply allows her to stay with the kids to play with Abigail, believing if there's something to share, the other party will tell their side. She concluded by saying everything is part of growing up in life.

When asked about the viral moment, Chompoo laughed and said she wasn't sure when Gale saw the wedding video and had never shown it to her deliberately. She assumed someone must have posted it online since it coincided with their anniversary. The interview revealed that Gale doesn't know her parents' marital status and described the moment in detail—her father gave her mother a big ring.

Regarding Gale's media consumption, Chompoo shared that she's selective about what content she allows her daughter to watch, emphasizing horizontal format content over vertical scrolling. She noted that Gale prefers music, MVs, and longer-form content like fairy tales and family trip videos. When asked if Gale knows about her mother's past work as a drama singer, Chompoo revealed Gale has seen some of it but insists her mom has changed and it doesn't feel the same.

On the topic of Payoo's racing, Chompoo mentioned he's been training continuously and seems to have a natural talent for it. Though she couldn't attend his recent race due to work commitments with Gale, Payoo's father attends every practice and competition. Chompoo observed that Payoo has developed greater determination since starting racing, showing changes in his focus and commitment.

Young actress Wannamai Chattaborirak from the Chattaborirak household has recently made her full acting debut in the series "Crash Course in Romance." She admits to feeling both excited and delighted because she's been away from film sets since childhood, but has received complete support from all three of her older brothers, especially Pattarapon "Boy" who coached her performances closely. She also opened up about a heartwarming moment when she broke open her savings to buy a birthday cake for her brother Pattarapon, and revealed dating news about her brother Thana and Thananthorn.

When asked about her excitement seeing her work aired for the first time, Wannamai said: "I'm really excited because I haven't filmed or worked on productions for a long time since I was little. But coming back to do this felt comforting because I had friends my age around me, so we could chat and play together."

Regarding the challenges of this series, she explained: "This role wasn't too challenging for me because it felt very much like myself. I felt like this character was exactly who I am."

"So your character is cheerful and bright?" "Yes, exactly. Being bright and cheerful, it matched well."

About her brothers' support, Wannamai shared: "My brothers supported me fully and helped me throughout. Like during auditions, Brother Boy came to coach me."

When asked about her technique for memorizing lines, she said: "I memorize it as a story. If someone says something to me like this, I think about how I should respond using my own words."

Regarding her brothers' individual roles in supporting her acting career, she detailed: "Starting with Brother Boy, he watches the overall picture, monitors my mood and emotions during scenes, and helps with lines. Brother Thana and Pattarapon are similar, but they may not tutor me as much as Brother Boy does. Instead, they focus on visiting the set frequently."

When asked who visits the set most often, she replied: "Probably Brother Thana because Brother Boy and Pattarapon are busy with work. But sometimes if we're filming early in the morning, Pattarapon stops by before going to his restaurant."

On whether she felt pressured having all three brothers as actors, she said: "No pressure because I already liked this path anyway."

When asked if she's satisfied with her own performance after watching it, Wannamai responded: "Yes, I'm satisfied and I like it. It felt fun getting to be myself and express that."

If offered a role opposite to her character—someone not cheerful and serious—she said she could handle it: "Yes, I think that would be a good challenge. I like roles that aren't myself because it feels like I'm experiencing other characters."

Regarding her dream roles, she expressed: "If I could choose, I'd like cheerful roles or comedic ones. But I also like dramatic roles too."

Her friends haven't been teasing her about being a celebrity: "Not really, my friends are used to seeing this by now."

On balancing school and work as the school term approaches, she explained: "I'm in an international school and the semester hasn't closed yet. Sometimes I have to miss classes, but I keep up with assignments from my friends."

Asked if she gets tired juggling studies and work, she said: "No, it's actually fun doing both at the same time."

Regarding payment and contracts, she admitted: "I don't really know much about that. My brothers handle and keep the money for me first." When asked which brother acts as her personal manager handling finances, her response was cut off.

The Intellectual Property Department has registered a Geographical Indication (GI) for 'Ban Wang Som Sa Phitsanulok,' a renowned local citrus fruit grown in Muang District, Phitsanulok Province. According to Department Director Oramon Saptaweedharm, this distinctive fruit features a round, firm shape with thick dark-green bumpy skin resembling pomelos, aromatic fragrance, and a unique tangy-sweet taste with a lingering citrus note on the tongue. Its distinctive flavor sets it apart from other citrus varieties, making it popular in traditional Thai dishes like mah hor (a savory rice cracker appetizer), as well as in desserts, beverages, and numerous health and beauty products including soaps, face creams, lip gloss, shampoos, herbal inhalants, and air fresheners.

Currently, Ban Wang Som Sa Phitsanulok produces approximately 120,000 kilograms annually, generating over 3.6 million baht in economic value for the community. The fruit's history traces back over a century when Hainanese Chinese migrants planted som sa along the Nan River, eventually establishing the community known as Ban Wang Som Sa. Residents continue to preserve their heritage through the Mae Tab Thim shrine and the annual Loy Krathong festival in May, using som sa fruit as ritual offerings to the sea goddess.

Director Oramon stated that the GI registration will differentiate Thai produce, establish production standards, prevent counterfeit products, and build consumer trust while supporting the community's reputation. Following registration, the department will assist the community through quality control systems, packaging development, marketing education, market channel expansion both online and offline, and agritourism development. These initiatives aim to help producers create added value, attract tourists to experience the authentic community and production processes, and support continuous economic growth. Interested buyers can purchase Ban Wang Som Sa Phitsanulok GI products through the Facebook page 'Ban Wang Som Sa' and TikTok account 'Wang Som Sa.'

A 44-year-old man with a troubled history of drug addiction violently assaulted a fellow inmate in a detention cell, critically injuring him. Officers Pol. Maj. Winyoo Chaemsai and Pol. Capt. Ratchin Charoenram arrested the suspect, known as Arak (surname withheld), based on a warrant from Bangkok South Criminal Court for assault causing serious bodily harm. The arrest took place outside the Central Pathum Thani Detention Facility in Thanyaburi district.

The incident traces back to mid-2024, when Wat Phraya Kai police station received a report of a heavily intoxicated Thai man causing a disturbance in the Soi Charoen Krung 78 area. Upon investigation, officers found Arak in an incoherent state due to drug use, discovered narcotics on his person, and took him into custody. While detained, Arak became violently deranged from drug effects and brutally attacked fellow inmates in the same cell, severely injuring one who required hospital treatment.

Background checks revealed that Arak has a 15-case criminal record dating back to age 19 in 2001, primarily involving methamphetamine and ice drug possession and distribution in Bangkok and surrounding areas, including cases handled by Wat Phraya Kai, Yannawa, and Lam Luak police stations. He has been sent to rehabilitation facilities multiple times and has a history of using violence, including an assault case in 2007. Arak recently completed a approximately two-year drug sentence from Thanyaburi Prison. He confessed to all charges and was handed over to Wat Phraya Kai police station for legal proceedings.

Thailand's youth tennis teams have earned the right to represent Southeast Asia at the 2026 ITF Asia Under-12 Team Competition finals following the regional qualifiers held at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi, concluding on May 8, 2025.

In the boys' team championship, Thailand faced Indonesia with standout performances from Theer Sraprasit in the second singles match, who secured a 2-1 set victory over Al Sauki Geo Asmara (6-7 tiebreak 3-7, 7-5, 6-2) to give Thailand a 1-0 lead. Oliver Bensen Berkhudt, a Thai-Dutch player, lost his first singles match to Rezo Tanujojo 1-2 (6-0, 6-7, 3-6), leveling the match at 1-1. The doubles match between Berkhudt and Pratthakorn Pachiratan versus Warren Premiere Lii Pevoko and Rezo Tanujojo was abandoned due to heavy rain when Thailand trailed 3-4 in the first set. Officials from the ITF, ATF, and both team coaches decided to cancel the doubles match, resulting in a 1-1 tie with no champion or runner-up declared. Vietnam defeated Malaysia 2-0 in the third-place playoff.

In the girls' team competition, Thailand secured third place by defeating Singapore 2-0. Phakjira Holeatsagul opened with a second singles victory over Alicia Yao (6-4, 5-7, 6-4), while Vimuttinya Pongnu, recently recovered from illness, dominated her first singles match against Lou Ya Viktoreya Prezleh with a 2-0 set victory (6-0, 6-2). Malaysia won the girls' championship, defeating Indonesia 2-1, with Singapore placing fourth.

Thailand's boys' team, along with Indonesia and Vietnam, and the girls' team, along with Malaysia and Indonesia, have qualified as Southeast Asian representatives for the 2026 ITF Asia Under-12 Team Competition finals, which will be held in Singapore from September 15-20, 2025.

Sujai Pornchaiyasakkumdom, president of the Thai Lawn Tennis Association, praised all athletes and staff for their full effort and commitment, while expressing admiration for the skill and determination of athletes from other nations. British ITF tennis development officer Jonathan Stopps and Indian ATF administration and development officer Sunil Gill presented certificates of honor to the athletes.