PTT President and CEO Kongkrapan Intrajang revealed that the company's business plans for the rest of the year will be driven primarily by exploration and production (E&P) and trading (Trading) operations. The trading business, in particular, stands to benefit significantly from market volatility, which increases product flow circulation. The company is also aggressively pursuing new customers. The sustained high oil prices on global markets represent a direct positive factor for upstream operations like E&P. Kongkrapan acknowledged that plans to find refining and petrochemical business partners may move more slowly due to global volatility and the current chaotic state of the refining sector, which is still under discussion. "Partnership plans must proceed more carefully because global rules have changed, so surpluses may become shortages and shortages may become more acute, requiring us to consider matters much more carefully," he said. For the first quarter of 2025, PTT reported net profit of 25,738 million baht, up 2,423 million baht or 10.4% year-on-year. The company managed the Middle East tensions by leveraging its international trading network with offices worldwide, allowing rapid diversification of crude oil supplies from various sources. The company's refineries have invested over 111,000 million baht over the past five years, providing machinery reliability and flexibility to handle crude from multiple sources. PTT established the PTT Incident Command System (PTT ICS) to manage business continuity and energy security nationwide. Over two months from March to April, the company's refineries operated at over 100% capacity under safety standards. Petrochemical operations ran at full capacity to ensure supply chain security for plastic and chemical customers. The company adjusted natural gas procurement to continuously supply power plants and industry, securing spot LNG from non-Middle Eastern suppliers and rescheduling maintenance to maximize gas separation plant output. PTT managed financial liquidity to support national energy security, increasing available liquidity by 230,000 million baht as global oil prices surged.

Renowned Thai boxer Rot Tung Chitrmueang Nonthaburi has posted a photo showing off a Cristiano Ronaldo football card graded 10 by PSA with an accompanying caption. The boxer previously shared updates on social media about his collecting hobby, which includes both sports cards and cartoon trading cards. In his latest post, Rot Tung displayed a 2021-22 Panini Mosaic Premier League Cristiano Ronaldo Mosaic card featuring the player during his Manchester United years, certified with a PSA grade 10—the highest grade indicating the card is in perfect condition. The card's value is estimated to be in the tens of thousands of baht.

At 4:40 p.m. on May 20, 2025, at Government House, Chatrachai Bangchad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council, announced the results of the council's third meeting of 2025. The meeting considered two main issues: measures for exporting fuel abroad and the extension of registration deadlines for stateless persons. Previously, the council had halted fuel exports except to Myanmar and Laos. The Energy Ministry proposed allowing exports of Jet A-1 aviation fuel to Vietnam and the Philippines, which the council approved. The meeting determined that such exports would not affect Thailand's domestic fuel supply and would help reduce excess fuel stock. The Energy Ministry retains authority to suspend exports if shortages or urgent needs arise. Additionally, the council approved extending the deadline for registering stateless persons to determine their status under nationality resolution guidelines, effective from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with applications submitted at district offices. This represents a continuation of cabinet directives since October 29, 2024, targeting approximately 480,000 stateless persons. The Ministry of Interior has processed over 100,000 cases in the past year. The extension aims to meet registration targets, with the Department of Local Administration tasked with verifying those who fail to report or disappear from the system. The council also acknowledged border trade control measures, which the Defense Ministry has formalized into a proclamation approved by the cabinet, establishing controls in border areas of Myanmar and Cambodia to regulate exported goods and quantities.

Foreigner criticised for paying Phuket man to pass police checkpointLegacyA foreign tourist was caught on video paying a Thai food delivery rider to ride a rental motorcycle through a police checkpoint in Phuket, prompting speculation online about his motives. The incident was first shared by the food delivery rider on his social media account before being reposted by the Shadow Phuket Facebook page, where it attracted widespread attention. The encounter reportedly took place outside a convenience store on Siriraj Road in the Patong area of Phuket. In the footage, the foreign tourist used a translation application to communicate with the Thai rider. The rider later told viewers the tourist asked him to ride a rental motorcycle through a police checkpoint ahead and that he agreed to the request. The rider then parked his own motorcycle outside the store before driving the foreigner’s rental vehicle with the tourist’s wife as a passenger. Wearing his ride-hailing service jacket, the rider passed through the Phuket police checkpoint without being stopped. Photo via Facebook/ Shadow Phuket After crossing the checkpoint, the rider dropped off the woman before returning to collect the foreign man. He later showed viewers he had received 150 baht for the service and said he planned to use the money to buy drinks for colleagues. The Shadow Phuket Facebook page questioned why the tourist avoided riding through the checkpoint himself and encouraged followers to consider possible reasons. Some social media users speculated the foreign man may not have possessed a valid driving licence or could have been under the influence of alcohol. Photo via Facebook/ Shadow Phuket Others suggested more serious possibilities, including the presence of illegal items hidden on the motorcycle or criminal history. Several commenters also criticised the delivery rider for accepting the request, warning he could have faced legal consequences if prohibited items had been found on the vehicle. The page administrator commented that while it was positive for Phuket residents to assist tourists, any help should remain within the law. Photo via Facebook/ Shadow Phuket Police have not yet issued a statement or confirmed whether an investigation will be launched into the incident. In a similar story reported in Phuket in February, a foreign TikTok user was criticised for suggesting that his viewers wear jackets from ride-hailing and food delivery applications in Thailand to easily pass police checkpoints. He also provided several steps and tips to help them avoid police checkpoints and insulted Thai traffic police by saying, ‘They love money. These Thai police love money so much”.

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At 2:00 PM on May 20, 2569, Na Haew District Chief Pathom Emosoth, along with Atit Chanuavat, Chairman of the Namala Subdistrict Administrative Organization, health department officials, the Ban Non Sawang Health Promotion Hospital director, Na Haew Police Station officers, and Namala Subdistrict headman, conducted a joint field inspection at the Phu Khao Ngoem curve. The six agencies met to identify causes and develop solutions for the numerous vehicle and motorcycle accidents occurring in this area.

Over the past two to three days, heavy rainfall has persisted in the area. District Chief Pathom noted that authorities are taking the situation seriously. Upon inspection, officials discovered that after rainfall, insects such as mayflies and mosquitoes gather on the road surface, leaving behind thick, slick residue. The area also lacks warning signs, and heavy rain combined with thick fog in certain periods compound the hazard.

To reduce accidents and ensure public safety for travelers passing through Phu Khao Ngoem and Phu Peuy, drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution on this road.