On May 3, 2025, Phongphipat Meebenjamas, administrator of Mae Sam Laeb subdistrict in Saboei district, Mae Hong Son province, announced an urgent public advisory urging residents to temporarily avoid consuming shellfish from Salawin River. Volunteer surveillance teams had submitted samples from the river for testing, and initial results from the district research team revealed severe pesticide contamination—especially in dead shellfish—along with lead levels exceeding safety standards. Cadmium levels were within acceptable limits, and mercury was not detected.

The research team has established the following action plan:

1. Advise residents to temporarily avoid consuming shellfish from Salawin River, particularly children, pregnant women, elderly people, and those with chronic conditions such as kidney disease or cancer.

2. Request surveillance teams to collect additional shellfish samples for further testing at the Department of Medical Sciences laboratory, where tests will identify highly toxic inorganic pesticides.

3. Coordinate with local surveillance teams to conduct health risk screening. Nursing instructor Yupaaphon is currently finalizing the risk assessment form, which will then be distributed to local authorities for implementation.

4. Results from the risk screening will identify high-risk individuals. The research team will coordinate with local health centers and Saboei Hospital to collect biological samples for testing at Ramathibodi Hospital laboratory, screening for pesticides in urine and lead in blood. If contamination is detected in community members, they will be referred for appropriate medical care, and measures will be implemented to reduce future exposure to these toxins.

Social media was abuzz after young actor Great Warinthorn posted a photo with a mysterious woman in student uniform, leading netizens to speculate whether he was announcing a new girlfriend. The actor later clarified that the woman was actually Charlett Wasitta Hamenau, a junior actress colleague, whom he visited to congratulate on her graduation project screening.

On May 3rd, Great participated in a charity run event 'Dr. Ortho's Step Challenge for 13 Hospitals' at Thammasat University's Rangsit campus, where he gave an interview about the incident. He confirmed he had no intention of creating news, explaining that Charlett was a close junior colleague he'd known since childhood. She had worked on his projects, appeared in films with him, and asked for his financial support for her thesis.

When asked if Charlett had no serious intentions, Great replied, "Not serious at all, but I was surprised by how many people messaged me about it." When asked about his relationship status, he said: "I'm single, completely available. During this period I've been doing activities and running, waiting to start filming a drama series, and taking care of my cat."

Regarding rising electricity costs, Great mentioned: "My house has solar panels installed for a while now, but I only noticed in the past two to three months that the bills seem higher. I've been following the news about rising electricity prices and checked my own bills—it does seem to have gone up. My power usage at home might be more than before. With solar panels, we can freely use electricity during the day when there's sun, but it seems the costs have increased regardless."

He acknowledged that air conditioning usage increases during hot weather, though he doesn't run the AC for his Thai cat, noting the cat handles the heat well.

Shocking twist! Wildlife documentary filmmakers worldwide nearly fell for the 'Bristol Crocodile' legend, only to discover it was a waterlogged shoe. The English urban legend has made a comeback on social media once again.

Dom Davies, a wildlife filmmaker who has worked with real crocodiles in South America, confirms he wasn't seriously fooled by the 'mysterious creature' in the Avon River in England, though he admits there was a moment when he almost believed it.

The entire incident stems from the 'Bristol Crocodile' legend that has circulated since 2014, when a bus driver claimed to see something resembling a crocodile in the city's river. It soon became an endless tale that people kept talking about.

Despite many years passing, no one has ever captured or truly confirmed the existence of this crocodile. However, the story never died down. Instead, it became inspiration for artwork and a 2023 documentary—an urban legend that locals seem to want to believe in.

The 38-year-old Davies, who has worked extensively with wildlife, admits that while he knows scientifically that crocodiles couldn't survive in the cold waters of the Avon River, sometimes what you see in a split second can still make you doubt. He explained that on that day, an object emerged from the water at just the 'right angle,' causing his brain to work on autopilot with the classic thought: 'If it were really alive, it wouldn't have survived this long'—before discovering the truth: it was a 'wet shoe.'

Davies even admitted that at first glance, the shoe resembled a caiman from South America, a species he had filmed before, making his brain feel slightly tricked.

So he picked up his phone, filmed a funny clip, and posted it to social media on April 26. It quickly went viral, garnering nearly 58,000 views and over 1,600 likes in no time.

After the clip spread, comments flooded in. Some said it really looked like a crocodile; others even gave philosophical warnings: 'Be careful, or you'll hallucinate and see crocodiles as shoes next time.' One person sealed the deal with the comment: 'That shoe is actually a Croc.'

Top 10 demonstration schools with the highest upper secondary enrollment in second semester academic year 2568, based on data from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).

On May 3, a reporter noted that the MHESI website released enrollment data for "demonstration school students in the 2568 academic year, second semester, in state higher education institutions, categorized by school location, school name, grade level, and gender at the upper secondary level (grades 10-12)."

Data shows that the total enrollment in demonstration schools under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation for upper secondary level in the 2568 academic year, second semester, was 21,628 students, distributed as follows:

Grade 10: 7,569 students Grade 11: 7,275 students Grade 12: 6,784 students

The top 10 demonstration schools with the highest enrollment in second semester of the 2568 academic year nationwide are as follows:

1. Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Prasanmit (Secondary Division): 4,440 students 2. Maha Sarakham University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 1,080 students 3. "Phibun Bamphen" Demonstration School, Burapha University: 1,048 students 4. Kasetsart University Demonstration School, Research and Educational Development Center: 973 students 5. Srinakharinwirot University Demonstration School Pathumwan: 973 students 6. Naresuan University Demonstration School: 859 students 7. Ramkhamhaeng University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 796 students 8. Chiang Mai University Demonstration School (Secondary Division): 794 students 9. Mahidol University International Demonstration School: 775 students 10. Valairongkorn Rajabhat University Demonstration School (Under Royal Patronage) Secondary Division: 752 students

Note: Report compiled on February 20, 2569. There are 21 educational institutions that have not yet submitted data, including Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Demonstration School, Siriraj Child Care and Development Center Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, and others.

A tragic drowning claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy at Thung Wua Len Beach in Chumphon on May 3rd at 1:00 PM. The boy had been traveling with his 38-year-old father from Saraburi on a motorcycle during school break. Police lieutenant Saiyan Tumrawat of Pathio Station received the report and coordinated with multiple rescue units including Chumphon Udomsak Hospital rescue team, Chumphon Charity Foundation rescue unit, and Sapli Subdistrict rescue team. Many tourists gathered at the scene in shock as rescue personnel deployed equipment to search the sea. Within approximately 20 minutes, rescuers discovered the unconscious boy at the bottom of the 2-3 meter deep ocean and immediately brought him to shore to perform CPR. Though his pulse briefly returned, he remained unconscious and was rushed to Chumphon Udomsak Hospital. Despite doctors and rescue workers' full efforts to save him, the boy died shortly after. The grieving father, 38, explained that they had arrived in Chumphon two days earlier to visit relatives and explore the beaches. At Thung Wua Len Beach, he had called his son back to shore, but the boy requested to continue playing and assured him not to worry. Minutes later, the father lost sight of his son and immediately called for help. Rescue volunteer Weerathep Yaemnoy, one of the responders, noted that the beach area had strong currents that seemed to pull bodies underwater, with depths reaching 2-3 meters. Several rescuers who went to help also became weak and nearly lost their own lives. He warned that while the sea may appear calm, certain areas have deep channels, strong currents, and dangerous undertows, advising swimmers to stay in safe designated areas and never take their eyes off children.

On May 3, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast for upper Thailand, predicting hot afternoons with severe heat in parts of the northern and central regions. Thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected in some areas due to a heat-induced low-pressure system covering upper Thailand, combined with southwest and southeast winds bringing moisture. The public is advised to take health precautions by avoiding prolonged outdoor activities and remaining alert to dangers from thunderstorms and strong winds.

The southern region will experience scattered thunderstorms from easterly and southeast winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, southern region, and Andaman Sea. Between May 6-8, rainfall will increase across the south with heavy rain in some areas caused by an easterly wind wave affecting the lower southern region. Residents are warned to prepare for potential flooding. Sea conditions in the Gulf and Andaman Sea show waves around 1 meter high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Fishermen should exercise extra caution and avoid thunderstorm zones.

Air quality in upper Thailand remains good to moderate due to rainfall in scattered areas.

Detailed Regional Forecast (Today 6 PM to Tomorrow 6 PM):

Northern Region: Hot afternoons with severe heat in some areas. Thunderstorms in 10% of the region with strong wind gusts, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phayao, Tak, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 23-26°C, High 35-40°C. Southwest winds 5-15 km/h.

Northeastern Region: Hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 20% of the region and strong gusts, mainly in Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 23-26°C, High 36-38°C. Southeast winds 10-15 km/h.

Central Region: Hot afternoons with severe heat in some areas. Thunderstorms in 10% of the region with strong gusts, mainly in Kanchanaburi, Lopburi, Saraburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, and Nakhon Pathom. Low 24-27°C, High 37-40°C. Southern winds 10-15 km/h.

Eastern Region: Hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 30% of the region and strong gusts, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 25-29°C, High 34-38°C. Southern winds 15-30 km/h. Sea waves around 1 meter, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): Hot afternoons with thunderstorms in 20% of the region, mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Narathiwat. Low 24-27°C, High 34-38°C. Southeast winds 15-30 km/h.