BURIRAM — On May 24, 2026, a Thai man searching for shellfish in a northeastern Thailand reservoir made an extraordinary discovery: a severed Buddha head lying underwater, which he initially mistook for a sack of discarded durian shells.

Nang Rong district police reported the find at approximately noon on Saturday at Nong Thalok reservoir in Nang Rong subdistrict. Deputy Police Lieutenant Karun Saengarun, an investigator at Nang Rong police station, said rescue workers and a diving team were dispatched after residents alerted authorities.

The reservoir, which spans more than 50 rai (about 20 acres), serves as a raw water source for the local tap water system.

The discoverer, identified as 29-year-old Tawan, told police he was diving for shellfish as usual when his foot struck what he thought was an underwater sack. "At first I thought it was a bag filled with discarded durian shells," he explained. "But when I opened it, I was shocked to find a Buddha head inside."

Fearing he might show disrespect to a sacred object, Tawan immediately contacted police without removing the artifact from the water.

Divers recovered the old fertilizer sack in approximately 10 minutes. Inside, they found a Buddha head measuring roughly 30 centimetres in height and width, weighing about 30 kilograms, with its top section appearing to have been cut off.

Police documented the discovery and transported the artifact to Nang Rong police station for examination. Authorities plan to consult experts from Thailand's Fine Arts Department to determine the statue's age and origin, and to investigate whether it was stolen from a temple.

On May 25, 2025, Sansiri Public Company Limited revealed that over 40 years and more than 500 quality projects nationwide, Sansiri as a real estate developer has prioritized residents' happiness through the "Every day…Life is Good" concept, which serves as a key standard for project development and after-sales service.

Beginning in 2024 with a major brand campaign that conveyed Sansiri's DNA through striking black-and-white cinematic style to communicate the company's intention to build homes that deliver good quality of life for everyone, in 2025 Sansiri elevates this concept to an even greater and deeper level.

The shift moves from "brand storytelling" to "resident storytelling" through the campaign video "The true story of Every day…Life is Good - CAT, VEGGIE, BOO!" inspired by real events in Sansiri projects and communities, featuring three authentic stories told by actual residents.

This reflects that "good life" is not limited to housing or beautiful home design, but rather a residential ecosystem that supports happiness in every dimension, becoming a model of a sustainable happy society that everyone truly experiences every day.

Sansiri's definition of "good life" is not merely a beautiful philosophy but a reality created through the organization's commitment to building strong foundations from the heart. The company has advanced three key dimensions to deliver genuine happiness every day: Good Neighborhood and Service—a warm community where people and neighbors help each other with heartfelt care and professional management of common spaces and resources (Good Common Space and Property Management), plus creative spaces and activities that connect people and their lifestyles (Good Community and Activity). These three components are the crucial gears that blend into a concrete definition of perfect living.

Over 40 years, Sansiri has meticulously developed and cultivated standards for caring for residents to create a model of sustainable good living. Today, all these intentions are proven "true" through three resident videos that don't just tell personal experiences but confirm the highest commitment to transforming residential spaces into places of happiness, community, and good living every day in Sansiri projects.

Meet "CAT, VEGGIE, BOO"—three real stories confirming that "Everyday…Life is Good": THE CAT OF T77: When one cat goes missing, an entire community's hearts connect. The story began when a black cat from a Vietnamese restaurant disappeared, but this wasn't just about the cat owner—the power of neighbors in the T77 Community brought them together.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand's domestic market division showcased strong first-quarter results from January to March 2025, generating 275,037 million baht in tourism revenue across the country with a 2.21% increase compared to the same period last year. The agency welcomed 51.2 million domestic visitor arrivals, up 2.04%, with average spending of 3,867 baht per person per trip and hotel occupancy rates averaging 74.89%. Revenue distribution across regions showed the Central and Western regions leading with 53,010 million baht, followed by the South with 52,412 million baht, and Bangkok with 51,281 million baht. Top-performing provinces included Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phuket, Phetchaburi, Krabi, Kanchanaburi, and Surat Thani.

For the second half of the year from June through September 2025, the authority is implementing a comprehensive domestic tourism stimulus under the campaign 'Thai Charm: Feel All The Feelings,' leveraging the viral popularity of singer LISA, who serves as Thailand's tourism brand ambassador. The 45 Tourism Authority offices and two tourism centers nationwide will showcase the '5 Must Do in Thailand' travel experience concept through festivals, activities, routes, and promotions coordinated with partner airlines, hotels, travel platforms, credit card companies, and private sector partners. The initiative spans all five regions with 26 campaigns and 27 events designed to increase travel frequency, distribute tourism revenue, and promote sustainable travel practices.

The Central region campaign emphasizes 'Travel Central, Travel Close, Travel Easy, Travel Now' with five campaigns and four highlight events targeting high-value tourism segments including food enthusiasts, health-conscious travelers, pet lovers, and childless couples, while promoting diverse experiences from coastal destinations to natural attractions, local communities, and floating markets. The Northeast region campaign highlights 'Isan Traditions: The Path of Faith' with five campaigns and five events celebrating regional culture, festivals, faith-based attractions, music, and lifestyle. The Eastern region offers 'Colors of the East' with five campaigns and five events combining coastal and forest attractions, local culture, distinctive cuisine, fruit orchards, sports tourism, and health-focused travel experiences.

Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Piyarat Chiyapairat revealed her plan following an official inspection visit to Mae Chan and Mae Sai districts in Chiang Rai on May 24, 2025. The ministry aims to promote high-value agriculture, product value-added processing, and strengthen cooperative efficiency. She met with young farmer groups at Mae Chan Municipal Market before visiting the Nan Non Durian Community Enterprise in Khui Khai subdistrict, which grows durians on volcanic soil at Doi Nan Non. These durians possess unique dense flesh, fragrant aroma, and are harvested later than other regions (July-August), commanding premium prices. The group requested support for infrastructure, processing facilities, freeze-dry equipment, and irrigation systems. Chiyapairat recommended upgrading the community enterprise to cooperative status to access low-interest financing and connecting with Khao Luang-Khun Nam Nang Noi National Park to develop a one-day agro-tourism route marketing "earth-guardian durians" for sustainable income.

The deputy minister also visited Mae Sai Agricultural Cooperative (Sri Muang Chum branch), a financially healthy cooperative with green-rated financial health status and transparent management through mobile applications. It features solar panel installation reducing electricity costs by 50%, serving as a clean energy model. She supported introducing financial monitoring programs for cooperatives to track quarterly financial risks and prevent fraud.

She reviewed a water diversion project from Mae Sai River through pipelines to supply over 20,000 rai of agricultural land in Sri Muang Chum subdistrict and inspected the RMC.1 water intake structure at Ban Muang Daeng to establish systematic water management and address agricultural contamination.

Chiyapairat concluded by monitoring a rice field group project at Ban San Sai Noi in Ban Dai subdistrict using alternating wet-dry technology combined with red earthworms, substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The group requested support for rice dryers and mills to prevent grain damage and maintain quality. The ministry will consider continued support. On this occasion, the deputy minister distributed production inputs including mushroom spawn, biofermented extract, vegetable seeds, chemical fertilizers, and high-quality organic fertilizers to farmers to reduce costs and enhance modern agricultural efficiency.

Thai band Ponglang Saon experienced an unexpected turn of events during their performance in Stockholm, Sweden, when authorities were forced to temporarily halt the show due to an overwhelming crowd that exceeded safety control capacity.

Lala Kwannapa Ruangsri, the band's frontwoman, posted on Facebook describing the incident: "So happy and so sad that we had to stop the performance early. Ponglang Saon was banned from continuing because Stockholm was completely packed! Officials couldn't control the crowd size and situation, so they had to stop to calm things down. Even though Lala didn't get to perform the full set, I'm grateful to all the Thai people in Stockholm who drove for hours or flew in to see us. You gave me the courage to perform."

Among the supportive comments, one critic sarcastically wrote: "Really? People show up in huge numbers because it's a free event in the city center anyway. In two months it'll be the same story again. It has nothing to do with the performers, does it?"

Lala didn't let it slide. She screenshotted the comment and responded: "I appreciate you paying attention to us. If you don't want to be happy for us, that's fine. Ponglang Saon is just a local artist. We're not famous at all. Ask anyone. Very few people know us. The officials had to manage the situation because 50,000 people came to watch us."

She continued: "By the end of the day, the event coordinator came to apologize, saying that since they started hosting Thai concerts, they've never had to manage a crowd like this. They said we're the most amazing artists they've ever seen, and they're sorry for disappointing us. Next time, our team will do better, and we hope you'll come back to see us."

Lala concluded: "To everyone in Sweden and Stockholm, you can confirm—we're really not famous. It's just the applause and screams from 50,000 people that was loud. Thank you for commenting on this not-so-famous artist."

Fans flooded in with support and confirmation: Some noted they live in Stockholm but had never attended a concert there before, specifically coming out for Ponglang Saon because they've loved the band for years. Others shared they took time off work or traveled specifically for the show, praising the band's authentic Thai cultural style and appearance. Critics of the naysayer commented that jealousy doesn't suit anyone, pointing out Ponglang Saon has been famous for a long time, with some fans even booking hotels specifically to attend the concert.

On May 25, 2026, Phra Mahaabhisit Viriyo, the monastic leader of Nong Khi District in Buriram Province, along with senior monks, village headmen, temple committee members, and Nong Khi Police Station officers, launched an investigation following complaints that a junior monk had been engaging in inappropriate behavior—specifically, secretly using methamphetamine, entertaining numerous male visitors in his quarters, and distributing explicit video recordings from dating app encounters.

Initial findings confirmed that the videos feature the accused monk, but officials are awaiting further questioning once he returns from provincial duties. The temple will establish an investigative committee to examine the facts and evidence fairly.

According to one monk's testimony, since the accused transferred to the temple approximately two years ago, he had exhibited suspicious behavior: numerous unfamiliar men visited his quarters, some staying overnight. The monk frequently traveled to other provinces with male companions. Previous reports to community leaders yielded no action due to lack of evidence. A fellow monk and an informant then infiltrated a dating app group chat, where they found the accused monk's account and recorded explicit video call evidence.

The village headman noted the accused had earned respect as a well-educated monk pursuing a doctoral degree who frequently organized merit-making trips for villagers. The community was shocked and hesitant to believe the allegations.

The monastic authorities and village committees will conduct a formal fact-finding investigation to ensure fairness to all parties. However, if evidence confirms the misconduct allegations, the monastic order will impose appropriate disciplinary measures.