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National

Supamas Inspects Canned Fish Factory Over Labeling Mismatch, Orders Consumer Protection Committee to Follow Up on Complaints Nationwide

A government inspection team found a canned fish factory in Samut Sakhon mislabeling tilapia as mackerel, prompting authorities to investigate the fraud and order nationwide follow-up on consumer complaints.

6 May Khaosod

On November 6, Ms. Supamas Iseraphakdi, Prime Minister's Office Minister, led an inspection team including Praderm Buunchualuay, Prime Minister's Office Advisor; Patcharin Samsiripong, Prime Minister's Office Secretary; Ranrong Poolphiphat, Consumer Protection Committee Secretary-General; and Supatra Boonserm, Food and Drug Administration Secretary-General, along with related agencies to Muang District, Samut Sakhon Province. The inspection followed public concerns on social media about canned fish products being made with different fish species—tilapia instead of mackerel—than what was authorized and labeled.

The team was joined by Amnat Charoengsri, Samut Sakhon Governor, Dr. Prakij Saratep, Samut Sakhon Public Health Officer, and relevant agencies. Ms. Supamas stated that the government cannot ignore consumer suffering. Although initial compensation has been provided to affected parties, a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent recurrence and restore consumer confidence.

Previous inspections by the Food and Drug Administration and Samut Sakhon Health Department found the facility failed to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and produced goods using different fish species than labeled—constituting consumer fraud. Violations include manufacturing fake food products under the Food Act B.E. 2522, punishable by 6 months to 10 years imprisonment and fines of 5,000 to 100,000 baht, and providing incorrect labels subject to fines up to 30,000 baht.

"On behalf of the government, I emphasize that consumer safety and confidence are paramount in consumer protection," Ms. Supamas said. "We will enforce all measures to maintain these standards so the public receives quality, safe products at fair prices. Affected consumers have the right to compensation according to the Consumer Protection Act."

Consumers with grievances can contact the Consumer Protection Committee hotline at 1166 or file complaints through the OCPB connect app and ocpb.go.th website. Regional complaints can be filed at the Justice Center at provincial courthouses nationwide.

Meanwhile, Fisheries Department Director Thithiporn Lavaprasoet revealed that scientific testing confirmed the fish as tilapia, not mackerel as circulated on social media.

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National

Foremost Transforms Thai Children's Nutrition with Launch of Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold

Foremost has launched 'Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold,' a new premium UHT milk formula designed specifically for Thai school-age children, featuring advanced Encapsulated DHA and 2'-FL prebiotic technology. The innovative product aims to support brain development and strengthen immune function, addressing research findings that over 50-60 percent of Thai children have DHA levels below recommended standards. The formula combines world-class nutritional science with deep understanding of Thai children's needs to prepare them for future learning challenges.

6 May Khaosod

Foremost, Thailand's market leader in milk products, continues to strengthen its position as a children's nutrition expert with the launch of 'Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold' (Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold), a premium UHT milk formula specifically developed for learning-age children. The product raises the standard of ready-to-drink milk with world-class technology and over 24 essential nutrients, focusing on brain development support and building a strong immune foundation to prepare children for future global changes.

Vibhas Pavarojkij, Managing Director of Friesland Campina (Thailand) Public Company Limited, explained the development direction and goals: "In a rapidly changing world, Foremost is committed to building the future foundation for Thai children through good nutrition. We are not just a milk producer, but a 'thinking partner' that brings world standards from the Netherlands and combines deep understanding of Thai children to create readiness for learning and keeping pace with the new era."

The success behind Super Gold formula stems from in-depth research and development by the R&D team, which discovered that over 50-60 percent of Thai children receive DHA below recommended standards. Foremost applied Micro-Encapsulation technology to solve the problem of DHA clumping and difficult digestion in the stomach. This innovation allows DHA to disperse finely, resulting in 8 times faster absorption by the body and a high concentration of 30 milligrams per serving—an important nutrient found in 20 percent of brain and retinal cells.

Additionally, this is the first time a children's UHT milk combines 2'-FL (2'-Fucosyllactose), a natural prebiotic fiber commonly found in breast milk that acts as a 'pathogen trap' to prevent harmful bacteria from adhering to intestinal walls. Combined with GOS that balances beneficial microbiota and strengthens immunity from within, it supports normal digestive function and builds a ready body for daily learning.

Presenter couple Phuttha-Phutthichai and Chui-Waruttaya Nilkhuha shared their experience caring for their daughter: "The heart of parenting is making children happy and ensuring their bodies are ready for learning. Proper nutrition is what parents can be most confident about. Having Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold as a helper addresses child care needs in this era perfectly—supporting both brain and immunity so children feel confident exploring new things and growing fully every day."

"Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold" is ready to become part of good nutrition support and bring the power of happiness to children's potential.

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Local

Uthairani residents endure cloudy, foul-smelling water for two months; local administration buys tap water from neighboring areas as interim solution

Residents of a Wang Hin village in Uthai Thani have suffered cloudy, foul-smelling water for two months after the local pump well collapsed. The subdistrict administration is buying water from neighboring areas and installing storage tanks

6 May Khaosod

Residents of Moo 4, Wang Hin subdistrict in Ban Rai district, Uthai Thani province, have endured cloudy, foul-smelling tap water that causes skin itching for over two months. The village water management committee claimed it lacks funds to repair the collapsed pump well, forcing them to draw water from an unfiltered agricultural well that produces rusty, discolored water with unpleasant odor. After residents filed complaints with Theerachai Buapratoom, the subdistrict headman, he assigned Deputy Chief Sukthanyakarn Nilcham to urgently assist the community. The subdistrict administration is purchasing water from neighboring areas at 150 baht per trip and delivering it to residents, while coordinating with local officials to acquire eight 2,000-liter water tanks to be installed on an elevated platform serving over 100 households. Water will be distributed during morning and evening hours initially. The headman has also convened an emergency budget meeting with all village representatives to allocate up to 500,000 baht for upgrading the Moo 4 water system, with Village Chief Chatri Bangbunrit overseeing the project handover.

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National

Royal Rainmaking Director Seeks Blessings and Vows Not to Tolerate Political Interference Before Inspecting Operations

Rainmaking director Rachen Silparaiya visited Phitsanulok to accelerate cloud seeding operations across Thailand, seeking blessings while vowing to resist political interference after resigning from civil service on April 29.

6 May Khaosod

On May 6, 2025, Rachen Silparaiya, director of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department, traveled to Phitsanulok Province to implement policy directives and accelerate cloud seeding operations in the region and neighboring provinces. On this auspicious day, Rachen visited Wat Rajaboorana in Muang District, Phitsanulok Province, to pay respects to Phra Kru Siddhitham Wibat, the temple's revered abbot, and received sacred blessings. This spiritual visit followed a similar blessing ceremony recently conducted by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife with the same venerable monk.

In addressing the abbot, Rachen revealed that he submitted his resignation from civil service on April 29 to uphold civil servant dignity and refuse political interference, stating he remains loyal to the Thai Crown. During media interviews regarding drought conditions and rainmaking efforts, Rachen explained that over the next 2-3 months, El Niño weather patterns will bring extended dry periods. He noted that May through early June represent a critical window to conduct cloud seeding operations in areas with sufficient atmospheric moisture. Currently, 5-6 rainmaking bases operate nationwide, with Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan newly activated to serve the public and replenish water supplies.

When asked about drought duration projections, Rachen stated that El Niño is expected to cause an 18-month drought period, currently in its early stages with more severe conditions anticipated in two months. The department is targeting all suitable areas with adequate atmospheric conditions for seeding operations, reviewing all requests through social media channels and other sources to deploy aircraft wherever feasible.

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Weather

Meteorological Department Issues Third Weather Alert: 20 Provinces at High Risk of Heavy Downpours Tomorrow

Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a third-stage weather alert warning of severe conditions across 20 provinces from May 7-10, including heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The primary concerns are potential flash floods, landslides, and dangerous weather conditions affecting northern, northeastern, eastern, central Thailand, and Bangkok. Residents and farmers are advised to take protective measures and monitor official weather updates continuously.

6 May Khaosod

At 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2569, the Meteorological Department announced an unsettled weather alert for Thailand with impacts from May 7-10, 2569 (Announcement No. 52/2569). During May 7-10, the northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, along with Bangkok and its vicinity, will experience increased thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain in some areas. Afterward, temperatures will drop as high-pressure systems and cold air masses from China move to cover the northeast and South China Sea. Southerly and southeasterly winds will carry moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into northern Thailand. Strengthening easterly winds over the southern region and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rainfall to the south. The public is advised to stay alert to dangers from thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain that could cause flash floods and landslides. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare protective measures for crops, while maintaining health during weather fluctuations. For updates, the public can contact the Meteorological Department via www.tmd.go.th, telephone 0-2399-4012-13, or hotline 1182 available 24 hours. The next announcement will be issued on May 7, 2569 at 5:00 a.m.

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National

Deputy Permanent Secretary Leads Biodiversity Committee to Push Doi Inthanon National Park as Thailand's 11th ASEAN Heritage Park

Thailand's biodiversity committee has approved a draft Biodiversity Act and endorsed Doi Inthanon National Park as the nation's 11th ASEAN Heritage Park, with the legislation moving to Cabinet for final approval. The committee also approved measures to manage 31 invasive alien species and strengthened its sub-committees to implement the global biodiversity framework. These initiatives aim to establish comprehensive biodiversity management and promote eco-tourism and bio-economy development across the country.

6 May Khaosod

Deputy Permanent Secretary Raveevan Phuridej of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment chaired the second 2026 meeting of the National Biodiversity Conservation and Utilization Committee (NBCUC), following an assignment from Natural Resources Minister Suchati Chomklin. The committee included over 60 experts and officials serving as vice chairs and secretariat members.

The NBCUC approved a draft Biodiversity Act to be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration as comprehensive legislation for managing the country's biodiversity. It also endorsed nominating Doi Inthanon National Park as Thailand's 11th ASEAN Heritage Park, tasking the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation with Cabinet approval before forwarding to the ASEAN Centre on Biodiversity for processing through ASEAN mechanisms.

Additionally, the committee approved a registry and measures to prevent, control, and eliminate 31 invasive alien species, including high-priority species. The committee provided recommendations on the Bangkachaojao Biodiversity Learning Area project to promote education, tourism, and bioeconomy development at the local level. It also approved restructuring four sub-committees under the NBCUC to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework for concrete results.

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Community

School Opening Season Strains Families: Residents Pawn TVs, Refrigerators, and Washing Machines to Make Ends Meet

Residents in Phitsanulok Municipality are increasingly pawning household items like appliances and jewelry ahead of the new school term to finance back-to-school expenses. The municipality's pawn shops report receiving 100-300 items daily, prompting local authorities to allocate 137 million baht in capital and introduce reduced interest rates to support struggling families.

6 May Khaosod

As the school term approaches, residents are flocking to pawn shops with household items including televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines to raise cash for back-to-school expenses. Pawn shop managers report receiving approximately 300 items daily for collateral loans. May 6, 2026 — Sirichin Hanjpitakpong, Mayor of Phitsanulok Municipality, revealed that the municipality's pawn shops are experiencing a surge in activity ahead of the new academic term. The municipality has allocated 137 million baht in revolving capital to its two pawn shop branches and introduced reduced interest rates to support families during the back-to-school period.

The municipality is offering promotional interest rates from May 1 to June 30. Loans up to 5,000 baht carry 0.25% monthly interest for the first three months, then 0.50% thereafter. Loans between 5,000 and 10,000 baht are charged 0.75% monthly for the first three months, then 1% per month afterward.

Somkhid Kitjahkairt, manager of Phitsanulok Municipality Pawn Shop No. 1, reported that the branch receives 100 to 300 items daily from residents preparing for school expenses. Items include electrical appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, agricultural machinery, construction tools, granite mortars, and brass items. Gold is particularly popular, with the pawn shop offering valuations at up to 80% of the current daily gold price. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on parents and families during the school opening period.

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Breaking

Hot-headed Van Driver Brandishes Rifle to Threaten Ice Delivery Worker Over Parking Dispute

A van driver in Phuket's Thalang District brandished a rifle to threaten an ice factory delivery worker after a parking dispute on May 6, 2025. The driver claimed he was upset about being verbally insulted and followed the delivery truck to the factory entrance where he displayed the weapon, alarming multiple workers. The victim is now preparing to file a police report with evidence to pursue legal action against the perpetrator.

6 May Khaosod

On May 6, 2025, the Phuket Times page released CCTV footage of an incident where a van driver threatened an ice factory delivery worker with a rifle in Thalang District, Phuket at approximately 5:15 AM. The footage shows the van parked in front of the ice factory, followed by a brief conversation between the driver and a factory employee. The van driver then walked back to his vehicle, retrieved a long gun, and brandished it in a threatening manner, alarming the workers and others nearby.

According to the ice delivery worker, the van was blocking the entrance for about 7-8 minutes during regular delivery hours. When the worker inquired about the obstruction, an argument ensued. The driver claimed he was offended after being insulted and subsequently followed the delivery truck to the ice factory, where he brandished the weapon.

The victim stated this was an unprecedented incident and expressed grave concern about the danger posed to public safety by displaying a firearm in a public area with many workers present. The victim is preparing to file a report with police and present evidence to pursue legal action against the perpetrator.

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National

Thaeng Unfazed by Democrats' Rival Claims, Asserts Pheu Thai Leads Draft Petition to Probe NACC on Sakdisiam Case

Pheu Thai is leading a petition to investigate the NACC over Sakdisiam Chidchob's shareholding case, with some Democrat MPs set to co-sign despite the party's rival announcements on the same matter.

6 May Khaosod

Nattapong Ruengpanya, speaking at Parliament on May 6, confirmed that Pheu Thai is leading the draft petition to investigate the NACC regarding Sakdisiam Chidchob's nominee shareholding case, stating that opposition parties have been coordinating through the opposition mechanism. He noted that some Democrat MPs are ready to co-sign with Pheu Thai, with ongoing efforts to gather the 140 signatures required by the Constitution to submit to the parliamentary president. Pheu Thai's legal team is heading the petition drafting process. Regarding the Democrats' separate announcements on both the NACC matter and the borrowing decree case, Nattapong emphasized that all opposition parties have the duty to conduct oversight, though he cautioned about the borrowing decree petition to the Constitutional Court, expressing concern about potential public impact given the ongoing energy crisis. He noted there is a 60-day timeframe for the court petition, and if the borrowing decree bill enters Parliament, Pheu Thai is ready to debate and question the government on it.

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Police

Police Bust Major Drug Agent Selling Methamphetamine Mixed with Collagen to Cut Costs and Boost Product Volume

Pak Kret police arrested a major drug dealer mixing methamphetamine with collagen to cut costs and increase volume for sale to entertainment venues across Thailand. The 24-year-old suspect from Chachoengsao confessed to the operation after

6 May Khaosod

Pak Kret police arrested a major drug dealer operating a new form of methamphetamine mixed with collagen. The suspect confessed to mixing the drugs with collagen products to reduce production costs and increase product volume for distribution to entertainment venues nationwide.

At 1 p.m. on May 6, 2026, at the Nonthaburi Provincial Police Headquarters, Lt. Gen. Detchraphee Khongdee, commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police; Deputy Commander Piyawut Kaewmanee; and other senior officers announced the arrest of 24-year-old Pongsathon from Chachoengsao Province. Seized items included collagen packets (37 packs containing 15 sachets each), 350 sachets of methamphetamine-collagen mixture, 1 drug press machine, 1.2 kg of loose methamphetamine, 179 methamphetamine tablets, 83.6 grams of ice, 220,668 methamphetamine pills, 65 bullets, and numerous scales and packaging equipment.

The arrest followed an investigation on May 5 that expanded from a Satun Provincial Court arrest warrant. Police connected the suspect to a previously arrested individual involved in a methamphetamine case. Officers discovered drug stashes at a condominium in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province, where the suspect led them to the hidden location.

Pongsathon confessed that all the drugs belonged to him. He would grind methamphetamine into powder, pack it into collagen product sachets, and distribute them to entertainment venues. He obtained the drugs from an acquaintance in Ayutthaya Province whose real name he did not know. He stored the drugs in a condominium room in Pathum Thani before mixing and distributing them.

The suspect mixed methamphetamine with collagen products to increase product quantity and reduce costs for agents to sell at entertainment venues nationwide. Deliveries were made to designated pickup locations, after which distributors would sell them further. The supply chain ran from Ayutthaya to storage in Pathum Thani, then to packing and distribution in Nonthaburi.

Initial charges include drug trafficking of a Category 1 controlled substance (methamphetamine) with intent to distribute. The suspect was handed over to Pak Kret Police for further legal proceedings, and investigation into his network continues.

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Breaking

Hundreds flee drug rehab centre, situation contained

Around 500 patients escaped from a drug rehabilitation centre in Nakhon Si Thammarat province on Wednesday morning after a group exploited a power outage to force open a door. By early afternoon, authorities had located and returned most of the escapees, with the situation brought under control. Officials attributed the mass escape to stress among patients, with no injuries or property damage reported.

6 May Khaosod

NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — On Wednesday morning, May 6, 2026, chaos erupted at a drug rehabilitation centre in southern Thailand when hundreds of patients attempted to escape, prompting authorities to deploy officers from multiple agencies to the scene.

Authorities responded to reports of unrest at the facility in Moo 3, Kaew Saen subdistrict, Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Around 500 people undergoing treatment reportedly tried to flee. Police fanned out across the area to track down those who escaped, while senior officers, including regional police commanders, arrived at the centre to oversee operations.

No injuries or property damage were reported. Police urged residents to report any suspicious individuals they spotted.

By 1 p.m., district chief Weeraphan Sukawal announced the situation had been brought under control. The majority of those who left the facility had been located and returned, with approximately 30 departing safely with their families.

Investigators determined that roughly 10 patients—who had been in treatment for nearly a year—sparked the incident. The centre had previously sought to arrange their discharge with families, but relatives had not responded. Stressed and desperate to leave, the group allegedly exploited a power outage in the morning to pry open a door and initiate the mass escape. Once the exit was open, others followed.

Officials confirmed there was no violence or destruction of property, attributing the incident to stress among residents. The rehabilitation centre will remain temporarily closed while authorities conduct a review of the situation.

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