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Police

Tragic: Factory Worker Killed After Motorcycle Falls on Road, Body Slides Under Bus

A 35-year-old factory worker died on Rama 2 Road in Bangkok when his motorcycle fell and slid under a public bus on May 20, authorities said. Police are investigating whether to charge the bus driver.

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At 9:00 AM on May 20, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Narong Tian Kant of the Samsen Police Station received a report of a collision between a public bus and a motorcycle that resulted in a fatality on Rama 2 Road in Samsen subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District. Officers rushed to the scene with a forensic pathologist from Siriraj Hospital and volunteer rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

The accident occurred on Rama 2 Road heading toward Makhai, in a dual parallel lane construction area with elevated roadwork. The victim's body was found face-down in the middle of the road with head injuries from being struck by the bus. The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Mr. Krishanu (surname withheld), a factory employee.

Nearby, officers found a Yamaha motorcycle bearing Samut Sakhon registration plates with damage on the right side. Approximately 100 meters away, they located a Route 140 public bus traveling between Makhai and Chulachomklao Monument. Blood stains were found on the left rear wheel and wheel well.

The bus driver, 45-year-old Mr. Joe (surname withheld), stated that while driving toward Makhai in the second lane, he saw the motorcycle fall and the rider slide under his vehicle, causing the accident. Police have invited the bus driver for further questioning at the station and will consider filing charges after investigation. Relatives of the deceased have been contacted to claim the body for religious funeral rites.

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National

Thai Industry Federation Warns Middle East War Undermines Business Confidence; Urges Government to Push Clean Energy

Thailand's industrial confidence index dropped to 85.3 in April due to elevated oil prices, Middle East conflict surcharges, and higher logistics costs, though tourism and private investment showed some strength.

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Pimjai Leeissaranukul, president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), revealed that the April 2025 industrial confidence index stands at 85.3, declining from 88.6 in March. The drop stems from multiple factors, including slower manufacturing output due to reduced working days during the Songkran festival holiday period, while global oil prices remain elevated. In April 2025, Brent crude averaged $120 per barrel, pushing diesel prices to an average of 45.32 baht per liter—a 33.2% increase from the previous month.

Simultaneously, the Oil Fuel Fund maintains a negative balance of 62 billion baht, forcing the Oil Fund Office to borrow an additional 20 billion baht, increasing financial burden. Raw material costs across multiple industries have risen, including plastic pellets, packaging, and construction materials, driven by higher energy prices, transportation costs, and logistics expenses that reduce business profitability. Shipping rates on major trade routes have climbed, particularly on the US West Coast route (up 5.7% month-on-month), while the Middle East conflict has triggered additional surcharges and insurance fees, further raising logistics and export costs.

Government investment spending disbursement lags behind schedule at 38.31% as of April 24, 2025, below the 45% target, slowing economic money circulation. However, April saw some positive factors, including Songkran festival activities that boosted tourism and domestic spending, generating over 30.35 billion baht during April 11-15, up 6% year-on-year.

The government has implemented relief measures for the transport sector, subsidizing diesel for non-scheduled trucks at 6 baht per liter between April 20 and May 31, 2025, easing short-term logistics costs. Private investment shows expansion trends, with Q1 2025 investment promotion applications valued at 1.02 trillion baht—2.4 times higher than the previous year—particularly in electronics, energy, agriculture, and food sectors.

Government oversight of domestic fuel distribution has helped address petroleum shortages and reduced disruption risks to transport and manufacturing. Additionally, Moody's upgraded Thailand's credit outlook to "stable," boosting investor confidence. The three-month industrial confidence forecast stands at 92.8, down from 95.9 the previous month, with concerns centered on the proposed 400 billion baht government borrowing decree, which may intensify pressure on public debt and long-term fiscal stability.

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Police

Friend Recalls the Moment He Learned About 'Tan,' the Train Collision Victim: Final Conversation Revealed

A 33-year-old Bangkok employee and train-bus collision victim at Makkasan railway crossing was farewelled by grieving family and friends at a forensic institute on May 20. His close friend recalled their last conversation hours before the a

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At 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, at the Police Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine, the family of Teeghaa 'Tan' Teeghaautamakorn, 33, a private sector employee and one of the victims of the train collision with Bus Route 206 at the Makkasan-Asok-Din Daeng railway crossing, came to process documents to claim his body for a merit-making ceremony at Trimitr Temple in Bangkok. The atmosphere was filled with grief, with close friends and loved ones continuously arriving to offer support to the family.

Yanin, Tan's close friend, shared that he had known and been close to Tan since their school days at Suan Kulab College. Both were students from out of province who came to study in Bangkok together, living their school years side by side. They would visit each other regularly, sometimes even sleeping over at Tan's house so they could travel to school together in the morning, since Yanin had to leave home before dawn.

Tan was a cheerful person with a good nature, beloved by many friends—both from his Suan Kulab Class 128 group and from his school and work days abroad, particularly during his time living in Australia. Everywhere he went, people loved and remembered him. No one disliked or didn't care for him.

On the day of the incident, Yanin initially had no idea what had happened. While at work, he saw news of an accident but never thought it involved his friend. Around 11:00 p.m., Tan's father called, but Yanin didn't answer because he had gone to bed early. When he woke around 4:00 a.m., he saw a message saying, "If you're awake, call back urgently. Tan had an accident," which shocked him deeply.

Just hours before the incident, Yanin had joked with Tan and his family as usual about lottery numbers, as that day was a lottery drawing. Yanin had won with numbers that Tan's father had given him, and Tan and his father were congratulating him. No one could have imagined this would be their last conversation with Tan.

After learning the news, friends tried to piece together a timeline. On the day of the incident, Tan had plans to meet a foreign friend in the Srinakarin area. Before leaving home, he had discussed travel plans with his parents about whether to use the BTS Skytrain or Airport Rail Link for convenience. His mother dropped him at the station, and Tan waved goodbye to his parents, saying, "See you tonight."

However, when the evening meeting time came, friends couldn't reach him, attempting phone calls continuously from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They began to suspect that Tan might have decided to take a regular bus, as he typically enjoyed riding buses to rest or sleep during travel. They later learned he had been on Bus Route 206—the bus that was struck by the train.

This tragedy is considered a cruel and unforeseen loss, highlighting that railway crossings of this type should have stricter preventive measures. While no one can definitively determine whose error caused the accident—whether human or otherwise—the incident raises serious questions about safety protocols.

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National

Chamber of Commerce President Says Anutin Tackles Corruption, Discusses with Permanent Secretary; Survey Results Due May 22

Chamber of Commerce President Pokin Aramwattananont praised the government's swift establishment of an anti-corruption committee and confirmed that a comprehensive corruption survey using World Bank standards will be submitted by May 22, ta

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At 10:35 a.m. on May 20, 2025, at Government House, Pokin Aramwattananont, president of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, spoke following an integrated public-private sector cooperation meeting on elevating corruption prevention and suppression efforts. He thanked the Prime Minister and government for establishing the Anti-Corruption Coordination Committee (ACCC) to investigate corruption allegations, calling it swift action. Following the private sector committee's (PSC) collaboration with academic institutions including Thammasat University, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, TIJ, and the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) to compile academic data and facts, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's serious commitment to combating corruption through public-private cooperation.

When asked about providing data that could be used against agencies, Pokin questioned "Who would be prosecuted?" He explained that discussions with the Permanent Secretary of the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry clarified that all survey questionnaires align with World Bank and OECD standards, assessing whether corruption exists rather than targeting individuals. The data aims to reveal problems and past corruption issues, moving the country forward.

When asked if such surveys would be repeated, Pokin stated there's no need since the government has established committees—the focus now is joint problem-solving to free Thailand from corruption, a national and societal issue requiring new values if the problem continues.

Thanaworn Polvichay, rector of Thammasat University and chair of the Economic and Business Forecasting Center, clarified that the PSC had scheduled to submit survey procedure information to the Pollution Control Department by May 22. He emphasized the survey uses broad methodology aligned with the Office of the Civil Service Commission and World Bank, designed to identify structural gaps rather than pinpoint specific agency errors. Future cooperation with various agencies will involve deeper investigations into which departments have procedural failures.

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Community

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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