An American mother of twins nearly lost her life after accidentally picking up a shimmering emerald green insect while visiting a historical park with her 9-year-old twins. She suffered a severe allergic reaction that caused respiratory failure and required four adrenaline injections to survive. Antoinette Webb, 44, recounted the terrifying incident, explaining that she spotted what she thought was the most beautiful green insect she had ever seen and picked it up to admire it. Within seconds of touching the insect, she felt a burning sensation spreading across her body and experienced a sudden, severe allergic reaction. Webb rushed up a grassy slope with her twins to a gift shop at the park to seek help, but lost consciousness after that point. Dean Martin, the organization's director and former military physician, reported that Webb collapsed in front of him with breathing difficulties, hives covering her entire body, lips turning blue, tremors, and losing consciousness multiple times before entering respiratory failure and losing consciousness three times. Martin and his team administered allergy medication at the scene while waiting for an ambulance. Webb was taken to the hospital and required four injections of adrenaline or epinephrine to control the severe allergic reaction. Reports indicate the insect was a 'six-spotted tiger beetle,' a shimmering green insect commonly found in North America that is typically non-toxic, but in Webb's case triggered an extremely rare and severe allergic reaction.

At 3:00 PM on May 12, 2025, at the Thai Pride Party headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phipat Ratchakij addressed allegations concerning Ama Marine Co., Ltd.'s involvement in land acquisitions in Ranong Province for the Land Bridge project. Phipat questioned the media, stating, "I don't see how this involves me, and the company has already issued a statement." When pressed about company board members with the surname Ratchakij, Phipat acknowledged that the CEO is his younger brother, then asked if there was an issue with that. Regarding opposition claims that the company purchased land, Phipat stated the company had already clarified it was not involved and did not make any purchases, suggesting journalists contact the company directly if they had further questions. Phipat concluded by saying he preferred not to discuss the matter further, as continued discussion might complicate things.

The cabinet has approved the first formal off-site cabinet meeting for 2025, scheduled as a mobile cabinet session in Songkhla on Tuesday, June 9, 2025, with royal inspections of the lower Gulf coast provinces from June 8-9. The inspection will focus on four key areas: infrastructure and logistics development, tourism standard improvements, agricultural product processing and agro-industry for exports, and water management with improved urban drainage infrastructure. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has tasked the cabinet to conduct field visits monitoring government policy implementation and addressing public concerns, with Deputy PM Pipat Ratchakitprakarn leading the integrated development coordination team for the lower Gulf region and collaborating with relevant government agencies. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) will coordinate data collection from the cabinet's field work, and a joint coordination meeting will be held with all related agencies to present development issues and agendas, with the NESDC, Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister, Bureau of the Budget, and Interior Ministry serving as secretariat.

BANGKOK — May 12, 2026: Thai police have revealed evidence and financial records that clearly link Chinese-Cambodian suspect Mingchen Sun to Cambodian scam networks, while insisting there is no indication he planned terrorist attacks in Thailand.

On May 12, at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, provided an update on the investigation. The probe began after Mingchen Sun was involved in a vehicle rollover accident in Chon Buri province that led authorities to uncover a cache of military-grade weapons at his residence. Police later raided properties linked to the suspect and seized explosives, including C4, M16 assault rifles and numerous grenades.

Significant progress has been made in the case. Trairong said forensic and digital evidence, including chat records, weapons training images and evidence of arms accumulation since late last year, clearly showed connections between the suspect and scam syndicates operating in Cambodia. Investigators believe the weapons were intended for use in violent conflicts between rival scam gangs.

Trairong stated that based on current evidence, there are no indications that the suspect or his network aimed to carry out attacks against Thai citizens. Police also rejected the suspect's claim that he suffered from depression and collected weapons with suicidal intentions, saying investigators would rely primarily on forensic evidence for legal proceedings.

In the financial investigation, the Cyber Police has been tasked with tracing the suspect's financial transactions. Authorities found tens of millions of baht circulating through bank and cryptocurrency accounts allegedly linked directly to scam operations in Cambodia.

Trairong said police are also expanding the investigation into companies previously registered by the suspect and his former wife, as well as the circumstances surrounding their marriage registration to uncover further links to the broader criminal network.

Regarding the suspect's legal status and entry into the country, Trairong indicated that Sun entered Thailand legally using both Chinese and Cambodian passports and held a PE (Privilege Entry) visa designed for wealthy foreign nationals. Investigators also found he possessed long-term residency status in South Korea.

Trairong added that the Royal Thai Police will use this case as a lesson for future prevention. Authorities are considering closer coordination between security data integration and agencies responsible for visa issuance, including the possible introduction of a scoring system for foreign nationals to prevent criminals from exploiting investment-based privileges to enter the country.

The Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) has granted Thailand the honor of hosting the inaugural Asian Balance Bike 2026 championship, marking the first continental-level competition for children's balance bikes in history.

General Decha Hemkaset, chairman of the Thai Cycling Sports Federation, announced that the federation received approval from the ACC to organize this prestigious event aimed at promoting children and youth participation in cycling sports and developing future champions. The federation coordinated closely with ACC President Dato Amachit Singh Gill to finalize regulations, competition formats, age categories, dates, and venue details.

The Asian Balance Bike 2026 competition will be held June 6-7 at Island Hall, Level 3 of Fashion Island shopping mall. June 6 will feature the Asian championship for youth riders representing ACC member nations, while June 7 will feature an open competition allowing young cyclists who missed national team selection to experience the international atmosphere and elevated competition level.

According to the finalized framework, the championship will include 16 total categories covering age groups from under 2 years through 8-11 years, with separate divisions for boys and girls. Age eligibility is determined by birth year, with each nation able to enter up to 10 athletes per age category. Competitions will be held on a circuit track course not exceeding 300 meters in racing format. Multiple ACC member nations have already expressed interest in participating, including Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, and various ASEAN countries including Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, as well as South Asian nations like India and Pakistan.

Regarding Thai team athlete selection, General Decha outlined the criteria: Athletes in the 3-7 year categories must have competed in at least four rounds of the 2568 (2025) National Children's Balance Bike Championship with top-3 cumulative scores in their respective categories. Younger athletes under 2 and 2-year-olds will be selected from the first round of the 2569 (2026) National Championship in Phichit, with 10 athletes per category. The 8-11 age group will be selected from top finishers in specified categories from both the 2568 national championship standings and the 2569 national championship first round. Selected athletes' names will be announced through the Thai Cycling Federation website at www.thaicycling.or.th.

During a Cabinet meeting at Government House on May 12, 2025, Deputy Government Spokesperson Lalida Perisvivatnaa announced the approval of multiple political appointments effective immediately. The Education Ministry proposed three positions: Yuttapong Charatsethian as Advisor to the Education Minister, Wallop Rujiraker as Secretary to the Education Minister, and Phakavat Srisurpol as Assistant Secretary to the Education Minister. Additionally, the Cabinet approved four assistant minister positions and four more political appointments to the Prime Minister's Office, including Pattharadassami Thongsluaykorn as Deputy Government Spokesperson and Lindiphon Wrinwatcharooj as Assistant Minister, all effective from May 12, 2025.