PHUKET — May 8, 2026: A Russian tourist has drawn widespread praise online after stopping to help an elderly street vendor push his cart up a steep hill at the Windmill Viewpoint in Phuket.

The incident took place at the Windmill Viewpoint in Rawai subdistrict, Mueang district, and was shared by a local Facebook page.

Video footage shows the Russian man pulling over after noticing the elderly vendor struggling to push a cart loaded with piggy banks uphill alone. The tourist immediately exited his vehicle and helped push the cart while the vendor walked behind.

The gesture impressed onlookers and quickly attracted widespread online praise after the video circulated.

Social media users commended the tourist's kindness, with many saying that compassion transcends nationality, language, and religion.

"One good tourist like this is worth welcoming by the thousands," one commenter wrote, while another said, "Whether someone is good or bad has nothing to do with nationality or religion. It depends on the person's heart."

Others thanked the tourist on behalf of the elderly vendor and noted that many Russian visitors to Thailand are generous and kind-hearted.

The brief roadside act has since become another feel-good story widely shared online, demonstrating how small acts of kindness can bridge cultural and language differences.

Say goodbye to makeup mishaps! Learn professional techniques to keep your makeup flawless for 12 hours with perfect skin and vibrant lips using just lipstick and powder puff—the makeup artist way. Enjoy confidence all day long.

12-Hour Long-Lasting Makeup Technique with Lipstick and Powder Puff: Professional Edition

Thailand's unpredictable hot and humid climate is notorious for ruining makeup. Many people experience foundation breakdown, oily skin, and fading lip color throughout the day, which can shake your confidence during outdoor activities. Today, we're sharing professional secrets to achieve flawless, long-lasting makeup for 12 hours without carrying a heavy makeup bag—using just lipstick and your trusted powder puff as key products.

Prepare Your Skin Before Applying Makeup: Lock in Perfection from the Start

Long-lasting makeup doesn't begin with product application—it starts with skincare. Proper skin preparation is the essential foundation that allows makeup to cling to your face longer, preventing it from sliding off or becoming patchy throughout the day.

Cleanse Your Face Thoroughly

Before applying any skincare or makeup, the first step is thorough cleansing to remove oils and impurities. Using a gentle cleanser helps balance your skin and prepares it to absorb treatments effectively in the next steps.

Moisturize with Lightweight Skincare

Many people believe applying heavy creams enhances beauty, but before makeup, avoid heavy creams or facial oils as they cause shine throughout the day. Instead, choose lightweight serums or gel moisturizers that absorb quickly, hydrating skin without leaving excess oil on your face.

Powder Puff Technique: Achieving a Smooth, Flawless Finish Without Patches

Powder puff is every Thai woman's lifesaver for coverage and oil control. However, achieving 12-hour wear without a cakey appearance requires special techniques that professional makeup artists use.

Select the Right Coverage Level and Shade for Your Skin

Choosing a powder shade that matches your undertone is crucial. Select formulas with oil-control properties and water-resistant, sweat-resistant features to ensure your skin stays radiant all day without frequent touch-ups.

Use the "Press and Tab" Technique Instead of Sweeping

A common mistake is sweeping powder across the face, which causes patchiness and poor adhesion. The correct technique is to lightly tap the puff on the powder, then use a "press and tab" method on your skin, starting from the T-zone where oil is heaviest, gradually moving toward the face contours. This helps the powder blend naturally with your skin and last longer.

Spray Mineral Water on Your Puff Before Applying Powder

A pro trick makeup artists use is misting the puff with mineral water until damp before applying powder. This transforms the compact powder into a texture that adheres closely to skin like a light foundation, improving staying power and creating a natural glow.

Lip Color Secrets: Keep Your Lipstick Flawless Without Fading or Smudging

Beyond perfect skin, vibrant lips complete your overall look. Here's how to lock in lip color so it stays beautiful through eating, drinking, and mask-wearing.

Exfoliate and Condition Your Lips

For beautiful, vibrant lipstick color, your lips must not be dry. Before makeup, gently exfoliate your lips to remove dead skin.

On May 8, 2025, the Sarakadee Institute released findings from a survey on "Public Opinion Regarding Urgent Policies on Public Sector Management, Security, and Confidence in Various Agencies," conducted between April 24-27. The key findings are as follows:

Regarding confidence in the role and performance of various agencies, 68.7% indicated they had no particular confidence in any specific organization. Among those selected, the Administrative Court received the highest rating at 8.2%, followed by the Constitutional Court at 8.1%.

When broken down by region, no single agency commanded exceptional confidence across all areas, except in the Northern Region where the Administrative Court led with 26.7%. Nearly three in four respondents indicated they had no clear confidence in any particular agency. While some areas showed higher trust in the judiciary compared to other named agencies, these proportions remain insufficient to reflect society's overall shared confidence.

Corruption has emerged as the top urgent priority, with over 60% of respondents wanting serious action taken before other reforms. Specifically, 60.7% prioritized tackling corruption, while 20.3% wanted accelerated civil service modernization and digitalization. Another 12% supported early retirement provisions for civil servants, and 7% had no opinion.

On security matters, respondents identified three urgent priorities: Cambodia-related issues, visa policies, and military draft reforms. Of these, 40.9% wanted the government to urgently review Cambodia-related agreements, 23.5% called for reviewing problematic foreign visa policies, 18.5% demanded military conscription reform, and 17.5% had no opinion.

This reflects public concern that national sovereignty and everyday security are being threatened by external factors hidden within open-door policies, such as grey-market networks. Citizens view security broadly—not merely as border or military issues, but as encompassing policies affecting safety, order, and fairness in society.

The poll demonstrates that citizens place high importance on state credibility in both internal management and public policy decisions affecting national interests. In public administration, corruption control is clearly identified as the top urgent priority. On security, citizens emphasize reviewing Cambodia-related matters and measures potentially affecting public safety and social order. Overall, a large portion of the public remains without specific confidence in any agency, suggesting the challenge extends beyond policy implementation to building concrete public trust.

On May 8, 2025, Prisat Chiewsin, a People's Party list MP and deputy party leader, posted on Facebook stating that if the Cabinet allows the original constitution to lapse without committing to a new charter, it demonstrates insincerity in following the people's referendum mandate. He argued that economic hardship and constitutional reform can be tackled in parallel, and criticized a 400 billion baht emergency loan decree that uses relief funds as collateral for questionable projects, saying it fails to genuinely prioritize people's welfare.

Regarding the February 8 referendum, Prisat noted that while 11.2 million people voted against a new constitution, 21.6 million voted in favor, reflecting clear societal consensus that the 2017 Constitution has severe flaws requiring complete replacement rather than mere amendments.

Over the past three months, Prisat highlighted growing evidence of constitutional problems: the Election Commission facing controversy over delayed reporting and ballot counting errors; the State Audit Office showing no accountability a year after a building collapse; Thailand's corruption transparency index hitting a 10-year low, embarrassing the Prime Minister; the National Anti-Corruption Commission clearing former Transport Minister Sakthisiam Chidchob despite evidence of stock manipulation; over 130 senators accused of collusion potentially being whitewashed; and former Senate Speaker Wan Muhamad Nor Matha abusing his power to block opposition MPs' complaints to the NACC regarding leaked clips involving NACC officials.

Since the referendum clearly shows people want a new constitution with binding force, Prisat emphasized the next step is pushing the Section 15/1 constitutional amendment draft through three parliamentary readings. He said the Cabinet has two options: either pass a resolution by May 14 confirming both the Bhumjaithai and People's Party drafts that already passed the first reading, allowing them to proceed, or face questions about its sincerity in respecting the people's mandate.

On May 8, 2025, Chai Wattanawichit, Thai Democrat Party candidate for Bangkok Governor, outlined his development plans during a campaign event focused on making Bangkok easier to navigate. His campaign, titled "Simple Bangkok," aims to challenge residents to question why managing the city feels so complicated, addressing issues like wasted commute time and poor quality of life.

The Democratic Party's platform, backed by all 50 party members in the Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly and the party leadership, proposes structural reforms through proposed amendments to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration law. The key change involves shifting from a "positive list" (specifying what the BMA can do) to a "negative list" (allowing everything except what is prohibited), giving Bangkok greater autonomy in managing its own affairs.

Chai highlighted healthcare accessibility as a critical issue, noting that the number of residents able to access the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme has declined from 1 million to 800,000. He proposed expanding BMA-operated public health centers and coordinating with nine BMA hospitals to reduce referral delays.

Public transportation is another major focus. Chai pointed out that many new roads lack bus service while existing routes continue to shrink despite receiving permits from the Department of Land Transport. He emphasized that the BMA has the authority to expand services but has failed to act adequately.

For his mega-project vision, Chai proposed developing Bangkok's numerous canals into multipurpose corridors serving as public transportation routes, tourist attractions, and community spaces. This canal development strategy aims to generate economic benefits across the entire city.

Chain identified the Ong Nuch landfill odor problem as his top priority if elected. Affecting over 400,000 residents, this issue falls within the BMA's authority and can be addressed immediately. He also plans to tackle the gold card (royal health insurance) problem by leveraging BMA health centers to reduce referral paperwork and improve accessibility.

The Gold Traders Association has announced that gold prices have surged again on May 8, 2569, compared to yesterday's closing rates, with ornamental gold selling at 73,000 baht per baht weight. Gold prices increased by 200 baht from May 7's final price, according to the latest data released by the Gold Traders Association at 9:08 AM. Gold bars are currently trading at a buying price of 72,000 baht per baht and selling price of 72,200 baht per baht in the domestic market. For 96.5% ornamental gold, the buying price stands at 70,554.64 baht per baht with a selling price of 73,000 baht per baht, while international gold spot prices are at $4,729.00 per ounce. According to gold traders, they expect the market to open tomorrow with gold prices potentially rising by 1,000-2,000 baht per baht, potentially breaching the 80,000-baht mark.