Yuthana Buonym, founder of the legendary Big Mountain Music Festival, has sparked widespread online discussion after publicly acknowledging that the festival's attendance has declined significantly. In a candid post, he admitted responsibility for allowing the situation to deteriorate, saying he only realized the severity of the problem when attendance dropped by half last year. "Many people told me the Big event was getting worse every year," he wrote. "I heard it more and more until last year when attendance fell by half—that's when I realized this was serious. I take responsibility for letting it get this bad."

The admission has generated extensive online commentary, with diverse reactions from festival fans and past attendees. Some continue to express support and pledge ongoing backing for the festival, while others argue that problems have accumulated over several years, affecting both the festival atmosphere and the quality of artist lineups. Meanwhile, several voices have praised recent management improvements, particularly stricter enforcement of smoking regulations, and some have called for stronger action against drug use and illegal activities to create a safer environment for all attendees.

Despite the criticism, many fans remain loyal to Big Mountain, describing it as a unique and irreplaceable experience. They are sending encouragement to Yuthana Buonym and his team, hoping they can revive the festival's former magic and create a new phenomenon in the future.

Man charged with murder after stealing colleague’s moneyLegacyA Thai man confessed to stealing 40,000 baht from his colleague before killing the victim at the Hua Lamphong Canal Drainage and Sewerage Office in Bangkok yesterday, July 15. Officers from Thong Lor Police Station were called to the office at about 8am yesterday, July 15, following reports of a possible murder. The victim, 54 year old drainage and sewerage officer Amphai, was found in a bathroom inside the building. A colleague who alerted police told investigators he went to use the bathroom at about 7am but found the door locked from the outside. After retrieving a key from his bedroom in the office, he entered the bathroom and discovered the body. Photo via Channel 8 The witness said he immediately informed another colleague, 42 year old Golf, who also lived at the office. The pair moved Amphai from the bathroom before contacting police. According to investigators, Golf left the premises shortly before officers arrived, making him the primary suspect in the case. Police said he took his belongings when he left, but accidentally left one of his mobile phones behind. Investigators reviewed CCTV footage and traced the accused to a hotel in Bangkok’s Samran Rat area. Officers arrested him during a raid at the hotel. Photo via Channel 8 Police said Golf admitted to killing Amphai during questioning. He told police he had secretly used Amphai’s mobile phone to transfer 40,000 baht from the victim’s bank account into his own account through a mobile banking application. The suspect claimed that he confessed to taking the money on the night of July 14 and promised to repay Amphai. However, Amphai became angry and rejected his attempts to resolve the matter, insisting instead that legal action would be taken. Golf then struck Amphai with a wooden stick before moving the body into the bathroom. Police charged the accused with intentional murder. They also charged him under Section 199 of the Criminal Code for concealing or moving a body to hide the cause of death or obstruct the investigation. Photo via Channel 8 The story Man charged with murder after stealing colleague’s money as seen on Thaiger News.

A 35-year-old woman serving as a village fund officer has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling over tens of millions of baht from residents in Doi Luang District, Chiang Mai. Police secured her custody and have opposed her release. She was apprehended in Phayao District, Nakhon Sawan, before being brought into the justice system.

On the morning of July 16, 2025, investigators from Doi Luang Police Station presented the suspect before Chiang Mai Provincial Court and filed an objection to temporary release at both the investigation and prosecution levels. Senior Police Captain Damoen Kan-ong, a national police expert serving as case controller, visited the area to meet with affected residents at the Doi Luang police station to gather information, expedite evidence collection, and track financial flows comprehensively.

Police Captain Prathueang Pattanakosit, superintendent of Doi Luang Police Station, stated that bail opposition was necessary due to the large number of victims, significant damages, and the need for additional evidence gathering and detailed financial tracking before submission to prosecutors.

The case began on July 3, 2025, when Police Major General Yutthana Kaenchan, commander of Chiang Mai Provincial Police, received a complaint from Suphaknan Thaokhao, representing the victims, requesting acceleration of fraud and embezzlement charges totaling over 60 million baht in damages.

Commander Yutthana then ordered Senior Police Captain Damoen Kan-ong and Chiang Mai Provincial Police investigation units to coordinate with Doi Luang station to expedite case resolution and locate the suspect.

On July 1, 2025, nearly 50 victims from 54 villages across four subdistricts—Doi Luang, Santi Suk, Yang Khram, and Song Kaew—filed complaints with Doi Luang station and submitted bank transfer slips and payment documents to investigate the financial trail.

Victims reported severe hardship, with many families burdened by debt and awaiting recovery of their money. One victim and witness provided credible evidence suggesting some funds were used to purchase houses, luxury vehicles, and valuable assets, with all information submitted to investigators for verification. However, these matters remain under investigation and evidence collection according to legal procedures.

Police continue accepting additional information from victims and are pursuing financial tracking, expanding the investigation to potentially implicated parties, and pursuing asset recovery efforts.

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ONSENS forecasts better second-half 2025 earnings than the first half, buoyed by the tourism high season and wellness tourism momentum. The company is renovating branches, launching new services, and preparing a 400-million-baht urban wellness hotel in Thonglor for Q2 2026. CEO Somit Mekhaarunkamal said second-half performance should exceed the first half, with increased domestic and foreign visitors particularly to Pattaya, which attracts families, friend groups, and international tourists. The company has adjusted service formats to match changing consumer behaviors and believes wellness tourism will position Thailand as a regional wellness hub.

ONSENS is executing a growth strategy under a "3P" framework: Performance aims to boost revenue from existing branches by expanding customer bases, increasing per-visit spending through new packages and services, and extending customer dwell time through new food and wellness offerings. People focuses on staff development and AI integration to improve productivity and profit margins without proportional headcount increases. Profit Sustainability emphasizes cash flow management and investment in new services and business models aligned with consumer trends.

The company is developing community wellness services, particularly fitness programs paired with hot-spring bathing for comprehensive health experiences. At the Sathorn branch, it launched Yunomori MOVE, a movement and recovery studio. The Pattaya branch introduced mixed-gender onsen zones—a first in Thailand—to serve foreign tourists, families, and friend groups, targeting 15% growth in H2. ONSENS maintains its 2025 target of 10-15% revenue and profit growth, with tourism and consumer spending as key drivers, while monitoring economic, geopolitical, energy, and inflation risks. The company is investing around 4 million baht for Pattaya renovations and 3 million baht for Sathorn's new services.