At 10:30 AM on May 6, 2025 at Parliament, Nattapong Ruangpanyawuth, list-based MP and Pheu Thai party leader, led the opposition shadow cabinet (shadow government) in making a statement following their meeting.

Nattapong stated that this was the first meeting of Pheu Thai's shadow cabinet, aimed at demonstrating how weekly government decisions centered on the people's welfare could improve citizens' lives week by week. Rather than individual-to-individual comparisons or pitting shadow ministers against real ministers, their approach focuses on agenda-by-agenda examination driven by public concerns.

Nattapong outlined three main priorities: First, monitoring and amplifying voices of overlooked citizens, particularly regarding the energy crisis impacting transportation and fishing sector operators. Second, forward-thinking on major issues like the land bridge project, questioning whether government decisions favor superpowers or prioritize public interest, and examining geopolitical implications. Third, calling for urgent measures, including fast-tracking the Clean Air Act and a 400 billion baht loan decree previously mentioned.

Nattapong emphasized using this platform to reflect concerns not reaching the government and offer recommendations, with Pheu Thai serving as an intermediary to the administration.

For fishing communities, critical issues include fuel, debt, and seafood prices. B20 biodiesel is difficult to access, especially for small-scale fishers unable to pool purchases due to fuel pump regulations. This represents a compounding crisis requiring relief measures for debt-burdened fishers who cannot operate. Additionally, while some neighboring countries face trade restrictions, illegal seafood imports undercut Thai fishers' fair pricing. Short-term, the sector seeks stricter import controls; long-term, fishers express readiness to transition to clean energy.

For transport operators, concerns focus on whether government relief measures are equitable or neglecting some. With unemployment rising and job losses causing income problems, the opposition urges government to better calibrate assistance programs.

Adisak Laochan, Chief Executive Officer of Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN), a lime and chemical products manufacturer under the CHEMEMAN brand, has announced that the company is accelerating operational efficiency improvements to manage risks effectively and mitigate the impact of energy prices, which account for 25-30% of total costs, along with significant freight rate increases. Approximately 70-80% of the company's customers can adjust pricing based on costs within a short timeframe, and nearly all customers can adjust prices according to contract terms in severe situations.

The company is pursuing aggressive strategies through energy diversification and intensive supply chain management, including plans to increase electric truck (EV) usage to 50% of total fleet needs by 2026 to reduce oil price impacts, implementing mixed energy approaches in production using coal, gas, and electricity, and investing in alternative energy sources such as solar farms for long-term efficiency gains.

"These cost-saving measures are being studied for feasibility across our foreign business units. During this period, the company will not enter into long-term contracts with fixed pricing, and will adjust product prices promptly to reflect increased operational costs," the statement said.

For fiscal 2025, the company recorded net profit of 361 million baht after significantly reducing debt, positioning the company for future business expansion while maintaining consistent dividend payments. The shareholders' meeting approved dividend payments of 0.15 baht per share, totaling 144 million baht, representing approximately 40% of net profit and reflecting stable cash flow and strong financial discipline.

Adisak stated that in today's world, uncertainty is commonplace, and while the company does not view business operations as easy, it is confident that an increasingly robust business structure will enable significantly better management of volatility than in the past.

"This situation also presents business opportunities for the company, particularly in India and Vietnam markets, where we are implementing regional growth strategies through expansion and acquisition in strategic areas including Indochina, India, and Australia to build long-term strength, despite Middle East tensions creating ripples in the global economy," he added.

Currently, the company ranks among the world's top 10 lime producers with annual production capacity exceeding 1.2 million tons. Lime is a critical basic chemical used extensively across numerous industries. Chememan operates high-quality limestone mines in Thailand and Vietnam, and operates lime production plants using modern technology and innovation in Thailand, Vietnam, and India, plus a distribution center in Australia, enabling the company to expand its customer base across multiple industrial groups while focusing on developing high-value-added products for target customers.

However, the company exports 60% of its total lime sales volume to over 30 countries across Asia, Australia, and Africa through an extensive business network, which is a significant factor driving growth opportunities.

Parliament has approved Nophadol Pherierueksa as Secretary-General of the Legislative Drafting Committee with 436 votes on May 6, 2569. During the House of Representatives meeting chaired by Speaker Sophon Saranom, Deputy Prime Minister Pokorn Nilprapan explained that the position has been vacant since March 30. The Cabinet approved Nophadol's nomination on April 21 to fill the vacancy. According to Section 63(3) of the Legislative Drafting Committee Act B.E. 2522, the secretary-general must be a civil servant.

Parliamentarian Nattavut Buapprathum of the Pracharaj Party raised concerns about the distinction between position-specific and person-specific qualifications. He questioned whether the secretary-general's position allows serving as a board chairman in government agencies, state enterprises, or private companies, and whether it would ensure neutrality. He cited examples of Pokorn previously serving on Bank of Thailand and other boards while as secretary-general, and noted that Nophadol similarly held corporate positions but recently changed to independent director status on April 8—timing that coincided suspiciously with government formation efforts.

Nattavut questioned what legal authority permits the secretary-general to sit on various state organization boards and whether it serves national interest. He also noted differences between House and Senate procedures, as the Senate has investigative powers while the House does not.

Pokorn clarified that under Section 63(3) of the Legislative Drafting Committee Act, the secretary-general is classified as a civil servant and thus falls under the Civil Service Act B.E. 2504, which states in Section 83(6) that civil servants cannot serve as managers or executives in private partnerships or companies.

Real Madrid fans have launched an "Mbappé Out" online petition demanding that French striker Kylian Mbappé be removed from the club, with over 9 million signatures collected so far.

Previously, reports indicated that Mbappé was experiencing difficulties at Real Madrid because his teammates in the "White Kings" were unhappy with his perceived selfish attitude both on and off the pitch.

Now the French international is losing support from Real Madrid fans globally, to the point where an online petition has emerged under the "Mbappé Out" campaign with the message: "Real Madrid fans, make your voice heard. If you believe change is necessary, don't stay silent. Sign this petition and stand up for what you believe is best for the club's future."

Currently, over 9.1 million people have signed the campaign.

On April 6, a large family sparked worldwide online debate after deciding to purchase a home they had never seen in person. The story of Lexxi Thomas went viral after she posted a TikTok clip revealing how she and her husband decided to take all nine children on a drive across three states from Florida to move into a new house they had never laid eyes on. The family arrived at the home around 2 AM, and the moment they opened the door, all nine children ran inside to explore every corner, turning on lights in each room with audible excitement. Thomas described the moment as filled with thrilling surprise, from the size of the bedrooms to the smallest details inside the house. Though there were some uncertain points, such as storage areas, everything was overshadowed by the feeling that "this is the right house." The decision to purchase happened quickly after the family spent several months searching for homes across multiple states and had nearly agreed to buy another property before changing their minds at the last minute, believing something better was waiting. Thomas revealed that they used faith and prayer as part of their decision-making process, and just three days later, they found this house, which felt right from the moment they saw the photos. Without ever visiting the location in person or even exploring the surrounding neighborhood, the family made an unconditional offer to buy immediately before packing up and moving in later. However, after the clip was shared online, there was considerable criticism, particularly regarding the house layout and certain design choices that netizens found unusual. But Thomas insisted those opinions didn't match the family's actual experience. "We already knew the online world would be like that, but those things don't affect how we feel about this house at all," she stated. Since moving in, the family confirmed that their first impression remained unchanged, and the house has become a place where everyone feels deeply connected.

Both are sharing sweet moments together! Lamyai Hai Thongkham posted her own adorable video revealing cute couple plushies, while Kaptain Chang made a bold move asking for love permission. After the country music singer attended Kaptain Chang Kritsada's birthday celebration, stirring up social media buzz, fans and close friends rallied behind them and wondered if they were officially announcing their relationship. Most recently, Kaptain Chang Kritsada posted an intimate photo with Lamyai in what appeared to be a lap-sitting moment, tagged the singer's Instagram, and captioned it clearly: "Asking for love permission." The country music star responded with heart emojis, seemingly confirming the relationship. Earlier, Lamyai had posted sweet videos of them sitting together in a car with dog emojis and holding matching cute dog plushies, which Kaptain Chang then reshared to his story with heart emojis. Comments poured in with praise about their chemistry, calling them adorable and saying they're clearly in love.