Loei province coffee has recently gained recognition for quality equal to northern Thai coffee, spurring higher market demand. To further develop coffee bean quality, a recent competition was held at Noob Coffee shop near Loei Rajabhat University to identify premium robusta coffee from local farmers, with over 20 entries submitted.

Deputy Governor Prayoon Aranyarut and Loei Commerce Official Nakorn Butdiwong, along with the Loei Agricultural Office, attended the competition and invited Q Graders (certified coffee quality assessors) from Nan province to evaluate the robusta samples.

The competition aimed to give farmers detailed insights into their coffee quality and valuable recommendations for development, helping them achieve international standards. Experts evaluated green bean quality through Green Grading—a process of sorting and inspecting physical characteristics to prepare for roasting and taste evaluation—as well as Cupping, a professional tasting method to analyze and score various quality aspects. All evaluations followed strict international standards to ensure accuracy and transparency.

Phuvanaad Charoenratanakul, a specialty coffee expert and selector from Ban San Charoen Special Coffee Club in Nan province, revealed findings from evaluating the 20 Loei coffee samples. The team found that Loei coffee has excellent potential, with good soil and flavorful foundations, but identified two areas for improvement: (1) Processing methods remain limited and conventional, preventing distinctive flavors from fully emerging, and (2) Farm management issues, including inconsistent tree care and plantation maintenance, affect bean quality.

Experts recommended three development strategies: (1) Process Innovation—exploring diverse processing methods like Honey Process and Natural Process to create unique flavor profiles; (2) Better Farming—improving soil care, pruning, and selective harvesting of fully ripe cherries to ensure consistent, superior taste; and (3) Flavor Sustainability—maintaining quality long-term through proper care and processing to build farmers' strong economic foundation.

Deputy Governor Prayoon stated that while current coffee demand is high, Loei's supply remains insufficient. Statistics show Loei coffee has strong future potential as an economic crop, though production capacity still needs expansion.

'Term 4' is the latest horror film from Sahamongkol Film International, featuring four terrifying legends from four institutions across four regions of Thailand—North, Central, South, and Northeast—set within university walls. These include 'Pink Room,' 'Nang Snam Mansion,' 'D-Day Night,' and 'White Bridge.' Directed by Phing Salinee Khemjarus, Mooyah Thamuyah Tasnanukulkij, Kor Chakorn Chaiyapreecha, and Tam Putipong Saisrikaew, all four directors shared behind-the-scenes stories from filming.

Starting with 'Pink Room,' starring Pan Panthita Boonchuay, director Phing Salinee Khemjarus explained: "We filmed at an old hospital dormitory near Khlong Luang, a place filled with ghostly atmosphere. The building was beautiful but had very old room structures, nearly abandoned with only a few occupied rooms. We selected one room and built around what was already there, completely redesigning it with new walls and mechanical elements, blood splatters, and marks."

Regarding casting Pan, the director revealed it took considerable effort to finalize her role. Pan was a medical student living outside Bangkok with a demanding schedule, but she told the casting team, 'Please wait for me, I want to do this.' Her commitment was remarkable. She even took extra acting classes and remained open to direction. Despite the heavy role, she faced no problems and worked tirelessly. Her freshness as an actual current student and perfect timing made it ideal for her acting debut.

Director Mooyah Thamuyah for 'Nang Snam Mansion,' featuring Jorin Khamphiriphanthu and Oeng Oey Prabhamon Eamchanthor, shared: "For a ghost story, we researched the legend of Nang Snam to craft characters from the data. We wanted something fresh for the ghost, considering what current students fear. We wondered if just scares would suffice or if they wanted something unique. We chose to blend fear with storytelling, exploring darkness of the human psyche beyond simple horror."

The filming location presented challenges—the original Nang Snam mansion had been renovated, so they found an alternative Thai-style house in Ayutthaya preserved by the Fine Arts Department. Beautiful by day, it became terrifying at night. On filming day, the mansion was affected by flooding, forcing cast and crew to work soaked and cold. Yet this disaster became serendipity: water reflections on the Thai structure amplified the eerie atmosphere and mirrored the characters' emotions, turning an obstacle into a magic moment.

'D-Day Night,' adapted from a southern university's 'Good Day' activity and starring Thaad Thapana Jongklaratanaphon, Jen Kulchiranat Warraksit, and Tango Thitinan Rattanthittinan, was directed by Kor Chakorn Chaiyapreecha. He explained: "D-Day Night is a brief story, so I interviewed actual alumni and researched news incidents. Rather than designing a traditional demonic scare, I wanted fear rooted in real emotion and genuine feeling.

Bangkok's 28th International Festival of Dance & Music returns with a grand celebration, presenting 12 world-class performances from 9 countries worldwide, featuring opera, ballet, contemporary dance, and cutting-edge multimedia productions. The festival runs September 5 through October 17, 2025, at the Thailand Cultural Centre's Grand Hall.

Highlights include New York City Opera's Thai premiere of "Opera Goes to Hollywood," transporting audiences through legendary opera and film music; Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus with the romantic classical ballets Romeo & Juliet and Cinderella; and Helikon Opera from Russia presenting timeless masterpieces La Traviata and Madama Butterfly.

Contemporary works showcase global viral sensations and spectacular productions: Sadeck Berrabah's internationally acclaimed Murmuration Level 2 from France, RITE by Deborah Colker Dance Company from Brazil reinterpreting The Rite of Spring through powerful movement, and Alice in Wonderland, a fantasy production blending acrobatics, circus, and contemporary dance for all ages.

Additional highlights include The Great Gatsby, transporting audiences to the Jazz Age and American Dream through dance, vocals, and live music; Coco Chanel from National Theatre Brno, a contemporary ballet depicting the life and spirit of the fashion icon; Eifman Ballet's comedic masterpiece reimagining the Pygmalion legend; and Russian Hamlet, exploring power conflicts, politics, and tragedy within the Russian royal family through distinctive choreography.

A ranking of the top 5 zodiac signs experiencing Jupiter's major shift into exaltation brings dramatically increased luck and prosperity with money flowing abundantly. These signs can expect new job opportunities, new homes, and new vehicles, with negative circumstances suddenly transforming into positive ones.

Zodiac signs undergoing these changes may experience shifts in both favorable and cautious directions, depending on individual actions and conduct.

Astrologer Mor Boi provides clarity on the top 5 zodiac signs experiencing Jupiter's powerful movement, bringing exceptional wealth and abundance, new employment, homes, and vehicles with detailed information as follows:

Top 5 Zodiac Signs Ranking: 1. Cancer 2. Gemini 3. Dragon 4. Virgo 5. Aries

With Jupiter's major movement, positive developments will manifest in life cycles spanning approximately 12 years. Jupiter represents virtue, goodness, teachers, sages, religion, sacred things, and wisdom—serving as the essential key to achieving tremendous success. Desires will be fulfilled, wishes granted, with exceptionally increased fortune and money flowing abundantly. New jobs, homes, and vehicles are within reach during this period. One should seek blessings from sages for protection of destiny, turning misfortune into good fortune suddenly and dramatically.

Lucky and Unlucky Days Thursday, May 28, 2025 By Bussaphan

Aries (Aries) Today you should view pending work matters as a challenge to your abilities, which you can complete through patience. Neighbors will demonstrate their skills or help lighten your workload. You may gain benefits from beliefs or unseen things, including lucky charms from people you respect.

Taurus (Taurus) Today, if you are determined in your studies or business ventures, you will find work or happiness in studying in distant places. You may face initial complications, but your own wisdom will resolve them. Avoid conflicts with relatives in your area. Do not place too much confidence in gambling or taking excessive risks.

Gemini (Gemini) Today you and your relatives are fortunate. Requests for help from anyone will succeed with good results. Your financial situation will improve and become more prosperous. However, it is better to become wealthy quietly. Any money you lend will return doubled. Those with large, spacious homes should be cautious of thieves or unwanted intruders secretly taking shelter.

Cancer (Cancer) Today your travel will be inconvenient, often encountering traffic or obstacles. Regardless of circumstances, you should help yourself first before asking others for assistance, as what you say is often unheard or ignored. Your relatives and entourage tend to behave like bullies, oppressing others.

Leo (Leo) Today you should avoid activities with new foreign or out-of-province friends. Some of them may possess knowledge of mysterious arts or occult beliefs. It is best to listen without participating in any strange rituals. If you don't have a partner yet, you may develop affection for someone close to you, which can lead to a good relationship.

Virgo (Virgo) Today you will gain benefits from superiors at work or through blood relations. You will make sacrifices for those you respect who are in difficulty. This is a period when relatives visit and bring you considerable benefits, often significant ones. Avoid entering caves, wells, tunnels, or forests and cemeteries.

Libra (Libra) Today you should carefully monitor household members to prevent them from gambling or engaging in vices. You will receive useful documents and letters for your work. Do not joke about romantic matters, especially with people you don't take seriously. Your spouse or partner will find it easier to listen to and accept your opinions than usual.

Scorpio (Scorpio) Today you lack support from superiors, and you may lose important opportunities. Influential people may envy you unexpectedly. If you gain something, it is better to appear sad, as if you are not particularly happy. Lending cash to friends may cause you to lose them immediately, so give without expecting repayment.

Sagittarius (Sagittarius) Today you will be in contact with the opposite sex frequently, though you remain uncertain if they are your true partner. Relatives will visit with gifts and souvenirs. Meanwhile, antiques or religious statues in your home may be damaged or lost. Your children and grandchildren will receive good education. Travel to desolate areas may be dangerous.

Capricorn (Capricorn) Today travel of any kind is inconvenient as you will encounter only complications. You should relocate your savings or deposits to diversify risk. Valuable possessions or antiques should be stored securely.

Tha Ruea FC has officially announced the signing of experienced 38-year-old midfielder Chakraphan Kaewprom as part of their comprehensive squad reinforcement for the upcoming 2026-27 season, which will see them competing in five different tournaments. The veteran midfielder demonstrated exceptional quality and physical condition during his recent stint with Ratchaburi FC, appearing in 36 matches across all competitions while scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists, helping the team make history by reaching the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Two for the first time. During the 2024-25 season, he won the Thai League Player of the Year award for the second time, his previous honor coming in 2017 while playing for Buriram United. Chakraphan Kaewprom stands as one of Thailand's most successful current footballers, having won the Thai League championship eight times across his career with Muangthong United and Buriram United before joining Ratchaburi FC in 2022, where he has accumulated 130 appearances across all competitions, scoring 14 goals and providing 22 assists. He has also represented the Thai national team at senior level.