Satun stakes its claim among Thailand's 77 provinces with a culinary gem: 'Oven-Roasted and Rotisserie Chicken,' featuring an aromatic spice marinade with two distinct preparations. Whether you're driving along Yantratrakam Road heading out of the city, you'll notice the smoky aroma emanating from this famous roasted chicken establishment located just before the Kuan Stato traffic light (Wang Prachan Border) in Kuan Don District, Satun Province. It has become a must-visit taste destination where Thai Muslim locals and tourists consistently stop by for support.

The shop's appeal lies in its two-style presentation of large chickens weighing nearly two kilograms. Both use the same intense spice marinade but deliver distinctly different textures based on customer preference. The rotisserie chicken emphasizes tenderness and succulence, while the oven-roasted version offers drier, more aromatic meat—both are incredibly popular, especially during Ramadan.

Behind the delicious flavors are staff members 'Nong Ha' and 'Mai,' whose meticulous attention to detail—including 2-3 hours of slow-roasting over charcoal with consistently low heat—ensures the chicken cooks evenly throughout while preserving the complete spice bouquet. Rushing the fire risks burnt skin and undercooked meat.

The 'Oven-Roasted and Rotisserie Chicken' shop operates exclusively during Ramadan, setting up their ovens in the afternoon to prepare hot chickens for the breaking-of-fast period. Sales are guaranteed at 80-90 chickens daily.

Friendly pricing: half chicken for 125 baht, whole chicken for 250 baht. To order, call Mai at 098-674-7468.

Surat Thani's featured dish is khao siao po with the traditional Nakhon Pathom recipe, a culinary treasure passed down for over a century. The dish boasts a crispy exterior with tender, juicy meat inside, paired with a signature secret sauce infused with aromatic spices that tantalize the senses and leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied.

Reporter Thanapat Chirajint from Surat Thani province invites you to experience this iconic dish, emphasizing that visitors to Surat Thani must stop by Khao Siao Po Old Recipe restaurant, branch 2, which has maintained its traditional formula for over 100 years. The restaurant evolved from a street cart operation into a comfortable sit-down establishment.

The restaurant is managed by "Khun Jeng," Ms. Kanjana Ratchathan Paisalakitti, 40, the third-generation owner. She explains that the khao siao po recipe has been served for over a century, inherited from her grandmother's generation. All ingredients are prepared fresh daily according to the original formula, including red pork, crispy pork, roasted duck, and Chinese sausage.

All ingredients are marinated with the restaurant's proprietary recipe, then grilled over charcoal. The crispy pork is grilled in 5-kilogram portions to achieve the perfect crispiness outside while remaining tender inside. The roasted duck features crispy skin and tender meat, topped with a special secret sauce made from a unique blend of spices. When eaten, the aromatic spices rise to your nose, creating a refreshing sensation.

It's best enjoyed with mild curry soup, which changes daily. Different curries are served on different days: pumpkin and pork bone curry (Sunday-Monday), glass noodle and minced pork curry (Tuesday-Friday), pickled mustard greens and pork bone curry (Wednesday-Saturday), and turnip and pork bone curry (Thursday).

Prices: khao siao po is 50 baht per plate or 60 baht for the special portion. Full meal sets range from 100-150 baht. The restaurant is located at 140/18 Moo 2, Makham Tia Subdistrict, Muang District, Surat Thani Province. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For directions, call 083-142-6642.

The celebrated street food stall "Moo Tod Nam Uan Chuan Huai" (Fried Pork with Rendered Fat) at Wat Rai King in Nakhon Pathom has won the Asia's Food Guide 2026 award from Reels Food Asia and Reels Business 2026, earning recognition as one of Thailand's most sought-after street food destinations. The award celebrates restaurants with excellent quality, outstanding taste, and unique characteristics that set them apart.

Reels Food Asia has named "Moo Tod Nam Uan Chuan Huai" as one of this year's must-visit street food shops, highlighting signature dishes including crispy fried pork neck with concentrated, aromatic flavor, crispy pork with fluffy skin, and spicy papaya salad with crab and fermented fish paste. The menu also features a special creamy tom yum shrimp soup that has become a customer favorite.

One distinctive feature that sets this restaurant apart is their signature secret-recipe crispy corn, served with every menu item, adding an irresistible crunch and perfect flavor balance that customers say cannot be found elsewhere.

Beyond exceptional taste, Reels Food Asia and Reels Business also praised the restaurant for offering quality food at accessible prices that truly reflect authentic Thai street food culture. Despite its Asian award-level quality, the food remains affordably priced, allowing all customer segments to enjoy the experience at great value.

The stall has been named "The Street Food Guide 2026" by Reels Food Asia and Reels Business, recognized as a must-try street food destination. The restaurant plans to expand to Chiang Mai first, followed by Bangkok, with an official opening expected in mid-June 2025 to meet nationwide customer demand.

Street food enthusiasts and those who love bold, flavorful dishes should not miss the opportunity to experience the Asian-level deliciousness of "Moo Tod Nam Uan Chuan Huai," currently the hottest trending food stall in the region.

Another content creator has publicly apologized to Tray Scott. Weng Phushanat, known as Weng Thepphlila, a popular YouTuber and owner of the Thepphlila channel and Little Monster family page, posted a message with a wai emoji explaining his decision. Weng revealed he could no longer maintain his support after hearing the audio that Tray released.

"Regarding the heart-reaction controversy, I'd like to explain from my perspective," Weng wrote. "I did click the heart reaction, and my reasons were similar to many others', except I added my perspective as a father and the unclear circumstances at the time. I felt sympathy for the unborn child, wondering how they would cope with this situation growing up, so I reacted to support the mother."

"But after listening to the audio clip that Tray released, I couldn't maintain that reaction," he continued. "Once I learned more details, I had no choice but to withdraw my support for that video, which is why I immediately removed my reaction."

Weng offered his sincere apologies: "I must truly apologize to Tray because my actions may have affected their emotional wellbeing. I have no way of supporting or agreeing with the violence that occurred."

He added that he had discussed the matter with his wife Took and their team before the audio was released, expressing sympathy for Tray's difficult situation over the years.

"I want to confirm that I do not support anything wrong, and I continue to empathize with Tray. I hope for their happiness and wellbeing going forward, and I also sympathize with the unborn child, hoping the world treats them with kindness."

Weng's wife Took Niratnachaya, owner of the popular Little Monster channel, responded with heart emojis. Comments from followers praised Weng's apology as sincere and heartfelt, contrasting it with other public figures' responses to the controversy.

A fatal car accident occurred on Taksin Road at 1:30 AM on May 15, 2025, when a black Mercedes-Benz E300 sports coupe crashed into the rear of a six-wheeled Isuzu truck with tremendous force. The driver of the Mercedes, 38-year-old Mr. Phurich (surname withheld), suffered severe injuries to the head and face and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Lieutenant Prithat Wibulyanan from Talat Phlu Police Station responded to the incident near Tha Phra intersection in Thonburi. The Mercedes was completely destroyed in the collision while the truck was parked in the right lane. The truck driver, 34-year-old Mr. Yuthasaat (surname withheld), was waiting for police.

According to witness statements from 43-year-old Mr. Sompon, a construction site supervisor, the truck had stopped after a light fixture fell from its cargo due to a broken cable. Safety cones and emergency lights were placed approximately 40 meters from the incident location. As workers were preparing to leave, the black Mercedes suddenly crashed into the truck at high speed without braking.

Police are investigating security camera footage and continue questioning the truck driver. The victim's body was transferred to Siriraj Hospital, and remains were handed over to family for funeral arrangements according to religious customs.

On May 15, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued Alert #5 (65/2569) concerning heavy to very heavy rainfall throughout Thailand and strong winds in the Andaman Sea region, with impacts expected through May 18, 2025. The alert warns of increased rainfall and locally heavy to very heavy precipitation across the northern, central, northeastern, and southern regions. Residents are urged to be cautious of hazards from heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation that may cause sudden flash flooding and flash runoff, particularly in hilly terrain near waterways and low-lying areas. The situation is caused by a strengthening low-pressure system in the lower Bay of Bengal moving northward, combined with intensifying southwest monsoon winds over the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. Wave heights in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are expected to increase significantly. Between May 15-18, 2025, the northern Andaman Sea from Phuket province northward will experience waves of 2-3 meters, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea from Krabi province southward and the upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Fishermen are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid thunderstorm areas, while small boats in the northern Andaman Sea should remain ashore during this period. The public is encouraged to monitor updates from the Thai Meteorological Department via their website at http://www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours daily. The next alert is scheduled for May 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM.