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A Mother's Devotion: Raising 12,000 Silkworms to Help Her Son's Dream of Making His Own Blanket

A Wuhan mother is raising 12,000 silkworms at home to help her 6-year-old son's dream of weaving his own silk blanket, with the family now collecting over 5,000 cocoons for the father to transform into the special blanket.

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A mother in Wuhan, China is raising over 12,000 silkworms at home to help fulfill her 6-year-old son's wish to weave a silk blanket himself, turning it into a heartwarming family story.

According to reports from May 13, Xuan posted on social media that she was exhausted from raising the silkworms, joking that she nearly called the police. The post gained significant attention online and attracted media interest.

Xuan explained that her son spontaneously asked to raise silkworms to make a blanket himself. Since the family had previous silkworm-raising experience and her husband was supportive, they launched the project. They constructed breeding enclosures from cardboard boxes and ordered over 10,000 silk eggs online. Combined with eggs they already had, approximately 12,000 silkworms hatched. The silkworms consume up to 15 kilograms of mulberry leaves daily.

The silkworms are now beginning to spin their cocoons, and the family has collected over 5,000 cocoons. The father is learning silk blanket-making techniques, carefully extracting silk threads layer by layer by hand to transform all the cocoons into a special blanket for his son. For them, what truly matters is not completing the blanket itself, but encouraging their child to explore new things and try new challenges.

"I hope my son will continue to love exploring new things and be brave in trying them," the father said. "I hope he understands that failure is okay, as long as he grows into a strong, cheerful person who can live well in any situation."

Xuan acknowledges that while daily silkworm care is tiring, what her son gains from this hands-on experience—patience, responsibility, and joy from awaiting results—is worth far more than any toy.

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Community

Hit Song Battle: Secondary School Power with Hi-Ice-Grace Team Competing for "Gaebun" Challenge

Three secondary school students compete in a hit song battle performing "Gaebun" by Gan Tong Tung Ngern, with judges Hi-Ice-Grace evaluating their vocal ability, emotional expression, and stage presence on Wednesday at 1:10 PM on Channel 7H

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This week's hit song competition features "Gaebun" by Gan Tong Tung Ngern as the theme song. Hosts Noh-Thanakorn Sribunchang and On-Akkarawat Jumpoonvivat welcome three seasoned judges—Hi-Apadawn, Ice-Sranyou, and Grace-Patchsita—to crown the week's champion. The judges will evaluate contestants on their vocal ability, emotional expression, and stage charisma. Before the competition, there will be a performance by the College of Performing Arts to warm up the audience. Three competitors—Save, Phleng, and Tonhom—will face off performing "Gaebun," a contemporary lukthung hit by Gan Tong Tung Ngern that has gone viral across all platforms. The song addresses themes of love, hope, and heartbreak, complete with a catchy dance routine that has captured audiences across age groups and genders. Contestants will give their all, delivering complete vocal and dance performances that captivate both judges and viewers. Don't miss the action on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:10 PM on Channel 7HD (Cable 35). Follow updates on Facebook at Ch7HD and Ch7HD Entertainment, and watch live on BUGABOO.TV and Ch7HD's online channels including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube, and www.ch7.com.

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Tourism

Retailers Celebrate as Tourists from 9 Countries Can Now Pay via 'Tung Ngoen' App

Krungthai Bank's Tung Ngoen app now lets tourists from nine Asian countries pay directly at Thai retailers, with merchants receiving instant baht transfers and eligibility for government support programs.

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Krungthai Bank announced that its 'Tung Ngoen' application enables retailers to efficiently manage payments from foreign visitors. Tourists from 9 countries—China, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, South Korea, and Hong Kong—can now scan and pay instantly, with merchants receiving full payment in Thai baht directly to their accounts with real-time notifications and comprehensive daily and monthly transaction summaries.

To commemorate its 60th anniversary under the concept "Every Step Toward a Million Futures," Krungthai Bank is running a special campaign for new merchants registering with the 'Tung Ngoen' app. Merchants who process at least 10 foreign tourist transactions (minimum 50 baht per transaction) between May 1 and August 31, 2025, will receive a complimentary Big C gift voucher worth 100 baht.

Registering as a 'Tung Ngoen' merchant also provides opportunities to participate in future government support programs such as "Thai Help Thai Plus" and various economic stimulus measures, helping entrepreneurs expand their business and generate sustained income growth.

Interested merchants can register at any Krungthai Bank branch, contact the Krungthai Contact Center at 02-111-1111, or visit https://krungthai.com/link/qrcross-promo2026 for more information.

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Police

Family of 'Aunt Tiem' Holds Spirit Summoning Ceremony, Filled with Sorrow, as They Call Her Soul Home

The family of Ms. Tiem Phuangyot, a housekeeper killed in a May 16 train-bus collision, held a spirit summoning ceremony at the accident site to invite her soul home before funeral rites scheduled for May 23.

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At 11:00 AM on May 20, 2026, at the Asoke-Din Daeng railway crossing, the family of Ms. Tiem Phuangyot, 57, one of the victims of the train-bus collision on May 16, traveled to the accident site to perform a spirit summoning ceremony. They invited monks from Wat Chong Lom on Rama III Road to conduct the ritual.

The family brought incense, candles, flowers, and Ms. Tiem's favorite foods including pork blood soup, stir-fried kale with crispy pork, and jasmine rice. During the ceremony, they spiritually called her soul back home, followed by a merit-making ritual to conclude the ceremony. A photograph of Ms. Tiem wearing traditional Thai dress and seated on a chair with a radiant expression was displayed.

Ms. Jia, Ms. Tiem's granddaughter, revealed that her grandmother regularly commuted on bus route 206, as she worked as a housekeeper in the Asoke area. She typically traveled during her afternoon shift break around 3 PM, which coincided with the tragic accident.

During the ceremony, she sent spiritual messages inviting her grandmother's soul to return home, as her grandmother had suffered enough and deserved rest. The family will later retrieve the body from the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police Hospital and conduct religious merit-making ceremonies at Wat Kratai Don in Samoe subdistrict, Prang Phu district, Sisaket province. A three-night chanting ceremony is scheduled, with the funeral rites planned for Saturday, May 23.

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Community

De's Daughter Attends Sang Doksadao's Funeral, Says Goodbye to Father, Shares Touching Tribute Video

Comedy legend Sang Doksadao, who died at 63 from lung cancer, was honored at a funeral in Suphan Buri province attended by his daughter and fellow comedians who shared tearful tributes to the performer.

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With tears flowing, De Doksadao's daughter attended the funeral of Sang Doksadao, unable to say goodbye to her father and deeply saddened by tribute clips of Sang still joking with De while alive.

Following the loss of comedy legend Sang Doksadao at age 63 from lung cancer, family and comedy colleagues gathered at Wat U Thong temple in Kokkram subdistrict, Bang Pla Ma district, Suphan Buri province. Attendees included Note Choenyim, Oba Sianghnoe (president of the Thai Comedy Artists Association), Thua Lare Choenyim, Jare Choenyim, Kwang (wife of Danny Sriphinyo), and numerous comedy friends to participate in the water-pouring ceremony.

Peul Naphat, De Doksadao's daughter, posted before leaving home while her father slept, captioning: "Coming to see you before heading to Khun Sang's funeral...I couldn't tell Father about this."

Before posting photos from Sang Doksadao's funeral amid the sorrowful atmosphere of the water-pouring ceremony, she shared a touching tribute to Sang, who had a close bond especially with De, writing:

"Tears just started flowing. Nearly 30 years we've been connected. Every time I saw Khun Sang, I'd always have a good laugh. Thank you for all the love and good wishes you gave Father and me...Rest well, Khun Sang Doksadao."

Meanwhile, De Doksadao's page shared a clip of Sang while still alive joking with De to make fans laugh, accompanied by a sorrowful tribute: "I want to pay respects to Khun Sang, Khun Sang Doksadao. We just spoke on May 11th, 2026. You said you were getting better, then you went back to the hospital...Don't worry about anything anymore...Rest well..Thank you for everything you gave us."

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National

Two Thai Women Water Polo Players Help Club Win Israeli Cup Championship Ahead of Asian Games

Two Thai women water polo players helped Israeli club Hapoel Yoqneam win the national cup championship, marking Thailand's first high-level international sports title and boosting preparations for the upcoming Asian Games.

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Two members of Thailand's women's water polo team preparing for the Asian Games—Am Pantila Asayuttha and Phrawa Raksina Rueangtharp—have been performing excellently for Hapoel Yoqneam, a leading Israeli water polo club, helping the team capture the Israeli Cup championship.

Thai national team head coach Maksim Kordovsky, who has been monitoring the two athletes' development, revealed that this is not the Yoqneam club's first championship. The club is a top-tier European team with strong infrastructure, excellent traditions, and professional working practices. He expressed genuine pride in the athletes' commitment and discipline, noting how they have performed well in their positions and contributed to this success.

For Thai water polo, this represents a historic achievement—the first time Thai athletes have won a national-level championship abroad at such a high level. This is not merely a personal achievement for the athletes but a source of pride for Thailand's entire aquatic sports federation.

Kordovsky also noted that while it is difficult for him to assess the athletes' development from a distance, he is fully confident in Yoqneam's professional approach, having worked closely with the club's coaching staff and management. He believes the athletes are gaining invaluable experience that cannot be obtained from ordinary training—competing in the Israeli league, Israeli Cup, and European competitions develops not only technical and tactical skills but also shapes the athletes' character and mental fortitude, helping them understand what true excellence means.

Regarding the Asian Games, Kordovsky stated that both players are undoubtedly key members of the Thai national team with exceptional talent and important roles. Championships result from team effort rather than individual players. He thanked all athletes, both those training in Thailand and those gaining experience abroad, as every step forward and every competition brings the team closer to its greater goals.

"We continue to await new successes from our athletes competing in Europe. For Yoqneam, there are still the Israeli league semifinals on May 28 and the Israeli championship finals on May 30. I sincerely hope this season will bring another important championship to the team," Kordovsky said.

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Breaking

Arsenal Players Celebrate in Style at Training Centre After Clinching Premier League Title

Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Manchester City drew with Bournemouth, securing their first league championship in 22 years. The team celebrated at their training centre as the mathematical victory was confirmed with one mat

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Arsenal players celebrated wildly at their training facility after the team secured the Premier League championship for the season. Arsenal officially guaranteed the 2025-26 Premier League title despite one match remaining, after second-place Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth. The Gunners now have 82 points from 37 matches, leading Manchester City by four points with City unable to catch up, and securing their first Premier League title in 22 years. After the final whistle sounded and Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, Arsenal players gathered at Sobha Realty Training Centre watched the match and erupted in wild celebrations upon learning their team had won the Premier League.

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National

Dead Serious, Not Playing Around! Anutin Asserts Bhumjaithai is First Party to Submit Constitutional Amendment Draft, Rebuts Accusations of Insincerity

Prime Minister Anutin submitted Bhumjaithai's constitutional amendment draft to Parliament on May 20, asserting the party is the first to do so and defending against accusations of insincerity regarding promised reforms.

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At 10:25 a.m. on May 20, 2025, at Parliament, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, serving as Bhumjaithai Party leader, along with party MPs, submitted a constitutional amendment draft to House Speaker Somphan Saranum. Speaker Somphan confirmed receipt and stated the draft would be placed on the parliamentary agenda for further proceedings, while other parties could also submit additional proposals. Anutin emphasized that Bhumjaithai's submission reflects the party's commitment to hearing public concerns about constitutional amendments following the referendum results, where citizens voted in favor of certain article modifications. He addressed criticism that the party lacks sincerity, asserting that today's action proves Bhumjaithai's genuine intention and that it is the first party to submit such a draft. When asked about confidence in Senate approval, Anutin deferred to both chambers' decisions. Regarding a reported Democrat Party plan to submit a competing draft next week, he said he would review it first. Explaining why the submission came from the party rather than the Cabinet, Anutin stated that political parties serve as the public's first line of defense and must follow proper procedure. He noted that while initial discussions with other parties had occurred, all parties could propose amendments, and support would depend on shared intentions benefiting the country and citizens, not limited to coalition partners.

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National

Natural Resources Minister Orders Strict Inspection of Fish Meal Factory in Samut Sakhon Following Odor Complaints

Thai authorities ordered strict inspections of a fish meal factory in Samut Sakhon after residents complained of overpowering odors, finding the facility exceeded air quality standards despite holding proper licenses.

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On May 20, 2025, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchat Chomklin acknowledged complaints from residents suffering from the stench of fish meal factories and ordered the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to conduct field inspections of fish meal operations in Samut Sakhon Province, which have been emitting foul odors and smoke that affect public health.

PCD Director Surin Vorakitdam revealed that the Environmental and Pollution Control Office No. 5 (Nakhon Pathom) and the Pollution Inspection Division have been assigned to investigate jointly with the Samut Sakhon Provincial Industry Office, the Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office, and related agencies. They discovered that an industrial company in Muang Samut Sakhon District engaged in fish meal production holds proper factory operation licenses under the 1992 Factory Act and health hazard permits under the 1992 Public Health Act issued by the Tha Trai Subdistrict Administration Organization, but has been complained against for generating disruptive odors and dispersed smoke that harm residents' health.

Surin reported that on March 19, 2025, the Samut Sakhon Industry Office jointly with the Western Region Factory Pollution Research and Warning Center conducted odor measurements and found odor intensity at the factory boundary exceeded standard limits at 18 (standard maximum of 15), violating the Industry Ministry's air odor standards regulation. An order was issued on April 7, 2025, requiring the factory to implement odor prevention measures by May 15, 2025.

During a follow-up inspection on May 18, 2025, authorities found foul odors from the air treatment system's condenser area and leaks in the production conveyor belt preventing complete vapor and odor capture, plus odors from the wastewater treatment system. The system operator reported microorganism problems and is currently cultivating new cultures. The Samut Sakhon Industry Office will issue an order under Section 39 to suspend operations in the odor-producing sections. Wastewater samples from the treatment pond outlet have been collected for analysis.

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Police

Singha removes Pi Scott for investigation over sexual assault on brother

Singha brewery removed executive Sunit "Pi" Scott from all positions after his brother publicly accused him of childhood sexual assault with voice recording evidence, prompting the company to pledge full cooperation with authorities.

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Singha removes Pi Scott for investigation over sexual assault on brotherLegacyBoon Rawd Brewery, renowned for its Singha and Leo beers, removed Sunit “Pi” Scott from all company positions following sexual assault allegations made against him by his younger brother, Siranudh “Psi” Scott. Psi publicly accused Pi of repeatedly sexually assaulting him during their childhood. He released a video describing the abuse and shared a voice recording evidence which showed a conversation over the assaults with his brother. According to Psi, Pi forced him to perform oral sex, leaving him traumatised. He also alleged that family members failed to support him after learning about the incidents. Psi further claimed his mother pressured him not to disclose the sexual assaults publicly because it could damage the family’s reputation and business interests. He also alleged that after speaking publicly about the assaults, his mother filed legal action to reclaim assets previously given to him by his grandfather before his death. Photo via KomChadLuek The allegations attracted widespread public attention because the family is linked to Boon Rawd Brewery, producer of Singha and Leo beer and several related businesses. The case also led to criticism directed at Pi and his wife, a Thai actress Lapassalan “Mild” Jiravechsoontornkul, as well as other family members and the company. Mild initially defended her husband before later issuing a public apology to Psi and the public after the voice recording was released. She stated that she had not previously known about the recording during her relationship with Pi. Photo via ThaiRath Mild also announced she would distance herself from her husband to focus on her mental health during her pregnancy. Public reaction online was divided, with some expressing sympathy while others continued criticising her earlier response. Several Thai celebrities who initially expressed support for Pi and Mild before the recording surfaced also faced criticism online. Following the backlash, Boon Rawd Brewery chief executive officer Bhurit Bhirombhakdi released a statement expressing concern over the allegations and reaffirming the company’s opposition to domestic violence. Bhurit Bhirombhakdi | Photo via Instagram/ @tae_bhurit The company also confirmed that Pi, who reportedly held a senior management role, had been removed from all positions. Boon Rawd Brewery stated it would cooperate fully with relevant authorities investigating the allegations and attached Pi’s resignation letter to its announcement. As of now, officials have not publicly clarified the status of any investigation or what further legal action may follow. The story Singha removes Pi Scott for investigation over sexual assault on brother as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Pichaorn Reiterates: Government Must File Clarification with Constitutional Court on 400-Billion-Baht Decree Within 7 Days

The government has seven days to clarify a 400-billion-baht emergency decree to the Constitutional Court after opposition lawmakers challenged whether it violates constitutional borrowing limits.

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The government faces a seven-day deadline to file a clarification statement with the Constitutional Court over a 400-billion-baht emergency decree. The decree grants the Finance Ministry borrowing authority to address energy crisis impacts and fund the country's energy transition program. Deputy Prime Minister Pichaorn Nillpraphan confirmed the deadline at Government House on May 20, stating the submission must be made within seven days, following the Constitutional Court's acceptance of opposition lawmakers' petition questioning whether the decree violates Article 172 of the Constitution.

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