Lucky break! A man purchased a second-hand handbag for just $1.50 (about 50 baht) because he thought it looked nice, only to discover it was a luxury Cartier piece potentially worth over a million baht at auction. When browsing a local thrift store near his home, he spotted the bag and decided to buy it on impulse, completely unaware that it was actually a world-renowned luxury item.

Expert appraiser Catherine Van Dell from the Antiques Roadshow examined the bag and immediately recognized it was no ordinary second-hand purchase. The craftsmanship was remarkably refined and distinctive. Van Dell confirmed the bag's exceptional value: it is made of platinum and decorated with carved crystals, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and antique European-cut diamonds. She also identified the Cartier maker's mark inside.

Van Dell revealed that if the bag were to go to auction, it would be valued at approximately $35,000 (around 1.2 million baht). The owner was astonished and moved to tears upon learning he possessed such a valuable treasure.

On May 20, 2569, Kraithuach Thammatada and Saichon Nityakham, an assistant MP from Nonthaburi District 7, accompanied Ms. A (pseudonym), a 44-year-old hospital employee, to file a police report at Bang Bua Thong Station against her 45-year-old husband, Mr. B (pseudonym), a volunteer rescue worker, for assault and death threats. The incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. on May 19 in a residential community in Pimolraj Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, with security camera footage as evidence.

Security footage from the bedroom at 12:52 a.m. recorded the couple arguing over a woman's mobile phone messages before the husband became violent. At 12:54 a.m., footage showed the victim fleeing the bedroom, but the husband pursued her with a pruning saw with a handle, striking her. At 1:08 a.m., when the victim tried to unlock the gate to escape but found it locked, the husband retrieved a firearm from his vehicle. The victim ran to neighbors for help but was assaulted again, struck on the head with the gun butt outside the camera's view.

The victim stated that her husband found her chatting with an ex-boyfriend on her phone and became jealous, leading to physical violence including pushing her down stairs, beating her with a saw handle, and striking her face and head with a gun. The incident resulted in a torn wound on her nose and leg injuries. Her sister revealed the suspect called around 1:18 a.m. threatening to kill her and demanding someone collect her corpse, and she had previously noticed bruises on her sister's body multiple times.

Meanwhile, officers helped coordinate social workers and legal assistance for the victim, facilitating her hospitalization, police report, and safety arrangements. They also helped her retrieve her belongings from the house due to safety concerns if the suspect returned.

The victim disclosed she had been married to the suspect for four years with registered marriage. She experienced repeated physical abuse and had considered divorce. The night of the incident, when he saw her chatting with a childhood ex-friend who now only listens to her problems, he became jealous and accused her of infidelity before attacking her. Throughout their relationship, the husband displayed extreme jealousy, forbidding her to speak to anyone, constantly demanding reports of her whereabouts and activities, and preventing her from contacting her children, who now live with relatives. The victim sustained injuries from the assault including facial wounds and leg damage, and had previously attempted to seek divorce multiple times but was threatened each time.

Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) is bringing health-focused food innovations to THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 under the "FOOD INNOVATION FOR WELLNESS" concept, seamlessly blending food, technology, and lifestyle. The highlight is the "3D SPACE LANDMARK – THE FIRST AT THAIFEX," a virtual space mission interactive experience showcasing future foods for sustainable quality of life.

Another major highlight is "CP Play Basil Chicken Sausage Rice," which won the WINNER award at the THAIFEX – ANUGA TASTE INNOVATION SHOW 2026. Building on traditional Thai basil chicken, this menu was selected for the Axiom Mission 4 space project, demonstrating Thai food potential and CPF's space food safety standards on the global stage.

The CPF booth features three main zones. The export products zone includes "Authentic Asia" brand offering authentic Asian flavors in innovative formats like Thai Chicken Roll, Duck Karaage, and Mini Ebi Katsu, while "Kitchen Joy" presents Asian Fusion menus combining fun, convenience, and contemporary Asian tastes through various rice and noodle styles including Thai Cube, Indian Cube, and Green Cube, plus signature dishes like Panang Curry Chicken Rice and Creamy Tom Yum Noodles.

Additionally, there's a premium import zone featuring global quality products such as CP-Uorikiki fresh fish from Toyosu Market in Japan, wagyu beef, Australian beef, Barilla pasta, and Meiji cheese, alongside domestic products including CP-Nippon ready-to-cook Japanese meals, U Farm products with natural high Omega-3 content, and "Benja Eggs," the world's first eggs certified as Net Zero Products. The booth also features CP Pacific shrimp, CP Kurobuta pork, prepared foods, snacks, soups, sauces, and healthy beverages.

Visit the CPF booth at THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 during Trade Days (May 26-29, 2025, 10:00-18:00) and Public Day (May 30, 2025, 10:00-20:00) at booth 1-RR01, Challenger Hall 1, Impact Muang Thong Thani.

After nearly three years of training and development, Yorch POW from POW has finally released his debut Korean-style solo single "Blow Your Mind," marking an important milestone in his artistic career. The artist opened up about the pressure, effort, and dreams behind his journey to become a world-class Thai artist.

Yorch explained how he first heard the song during the promotion of his single "Valentine" while chatting with their main producer. "The moment I heard this song, I really wanted to sing it. At that time, it didn't have an owner, and I wasn't sure I'd actually get to perform it, but I hoped I would."

He added, "At first, I was singing it like Lucky Daye's original version, but it wasn't my style at all. No matter how many times I recorded it, I wasn't satisfied. But I didn't want to give up. I adjusted the song to fit myself better and practiced continuously. I received guidance from King Henry and Sasha Alex Sloan, and the song was refined over nearly three years."

What thrilled Yorch most was discovering the song was produced by world-renowned producer and DJ Diplo. "I was shocked to learn it was Diplo's work. I waited for feedback with excitement, and I was delighted to receive great feedback. There were also ideas to add featuring artists. After working and practicing for three years, I'm happiest that this song has become a reality."

The single also features artists Sik-K and Bryan Chase. Yorch noted, "The song became more colorful and diverse with their different sounds and rhythms. I think it really helped make the song better."

Touching moments came when his POW bandmates surprised him at the music video shoot to encourage him. "We came to give our leader and band head YORCH hyung encouragement," they said. Yorch was grateful: "I felt very tired, but when the members came and cheered me on, I immediately felt energized."

He concluded, "I love making music and always want to try new things. 'Blow Your Mind' is like the first step of a new challenge. I started as a child actor in Thailand, trained as a trainee, and now I stand here as an artist. I want to continue growing."

"I hope this growth will make me a proud Thai artist, not just in K-pop but on a world level, like senior Thai artists such as Lisa, BamBam, and Minnie. One day, I'd also like to collaborate with them."

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has approved 42 water system development and agricultural land consolidation projects covering over 500,000 rai nationwide, established to create sustainable water security for agriculture. Deputy Permanent Secretary Kritsana Uttamawethin presided over the first 2025 meeting of the subcommittee for water system and land consolidation planning at the Ministry of Agriculture headquarters and via Zoom, with participation from Kittiporn Chueasuk, director of the Central Land Consolidation Office under the Royal Irrigation Department, and representatives from relevant agencies. The meeting reviewed project development approaches for water management and land consolidation in the agricultural sector and tracked previous implementation progress.

Kritsana revealed that the meeting reviewed performance under the Agricultural Land Consolidation Act of 2015. Between 2017 and 2024, 306 projects were implemented, covering over 1.9 million rai of beneficiary area. These comprised 279 water system development projects covering approximately 1.7 million rai and 27 land consolidation projects covering 178,312 rai.

The meeting approved 42 projects for 2025, covering a total development area of 504,216 rai. These include 41 water system development projects under Section 18, covering 456,728 rai, and one land consolidation project under Section 31, covering 47,488 rai, distributed across all regions of the country. The projects aim to improve water management efficiency, support agricultural cultivation, and enhance farmers' quality of life, with findings to be presented to the Central Land Consolidation Committee.

The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Central Land Consolidation Office and Royal Irrigation Department, has comprehensively gathered and analyzed project data, including area boundaries, locations, water source connectivity, and assessments of engineering feasibility, social impact, and project viability to maximize benefits for farmers and communities while ensuring sustainable agricultural water security.

Kritsana emphasized in the meeting that water system and land consolidation project development must align with the country's economic development goals and national economic and social development plans, ensuring water infrastructure investments maximize benefits to the agricultural sector. He requested that the subcommittee comprehensively review plans while considering area potential and appropriate land use for each region's context, and instructed relevant agencies to implement plans targeting 500,000 rai of development area concretely, with close monitoring of progress.

Never Give Up! A Chinese man who lost his arm and leg in a road accident refused to surrender to fate, taking up bodybuilding and becoming an inspiration that has won online acclaim.

A Chinese man with only one arm and one leg impressed audiences both at the competition venue and across social media after taking the bodybuilding stage and receiving thunderous applause from spectators.

Liu Xinzhu, 32, participated in the 20th bodybuilding competition held in Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province in eastern China on May 10. He competed in the weight category not exceeding 65 kilograms.

His performance video was quickly shared and went viral on Chinese social media. Many people were moved and admired his determination, earning him the nickname "Encouraging Brother," according to local media reports.

Ten years ago, Liu suffered a severe road accident that cost him his right arm and right leg. He subsequently fell into despair, spending most of his time in bed playing on his phone, which severely damaged his eyesight.

However, his family tried to motivate him to fight back through life with tough love, using the phrase "you're useless like that," which, though harsh, was intended to get him back on his feet. This became a turning point in his life.

Liu decided to make a fresh start by dedicating himself seriously to fitness. As a former athlete, he already had a foundation of discipline and strength, which he developed until he could eventually take the bodybuilding stage.

When asked by skeptics, he responded: "I just fell down, I didn't die. Why do you think I can't get back up?" He emphasized that even though his body is disabled, as long as his mind remains strong, he can still live a happy life.

On competition day, Liu humbly said that standing on the same stage as provincial champion-level athletes was an enormous honor for him. Spectators stood and applauded him with admiration, calling him a symbol of hope and perseverance.

Although official competition results haven't been released, Liu's story has generated widespread acclaim online, with many holding him up as an inspiration for fighting through life.

He also revealed that he receives government assistance of approximately 1,100 yuan, or about 5,300 baht per month, and intends to repay the gym that allowed him to train without charge.

Ultimately, people online have expressed overwhelming admiration. Some even called him a "real-life Superman," while others said his story made their own life problems seem smaller and filled them with inspiration to move forward.

Source: South China Morning Post (SCMP)