A Thai woman named Lee has turned the humble mosquito into a money-making opportunity, earning ten thousand baht through her glow-in-the-dark keychains crafted from actual mosquito remains. After sharing her unusual business venture on TikTok, Lee explained how she began collecting mosquito carcasses out of curiosity before developing them into handmade products that have found success at market stalls, particularly among foreign shoppers seeking unique Thai souvenirs.

The production process is far more intricate than it may seem. Each keychain is painstakingly handmade over several days, involving catching mosquitoes, preserving them, drying the specimens, and embedding them in plastic frames. Lee acknowledges the unpredictability of the craft, noting that specimens often suffer damage during the drying phase, making the final outcome uncertain.

As demand has grown, Lee has begun sourcing mosquito remains from other collectors under strict guidelines—including a prohibition on breeding mosquitoes for commercial purposes. Suppliers receive 1 to 2 baht per mosquito depending on quality, plus additional compensation for labor. Careful packaging is essential to prevent damage, contamination, or insect infestation, with Lee requiring flat paper packaging and proper spacing between specimens.

Each finished keychain sells for 149 baht, plus 30 baht for delivery, with made-to-order items typically arriving within 7 to 14 days. Lee believes her unconventional business demonstrates the importance of pursuing your passions, regardless of how others perceive them.

On April 29, 2025, Pai Lick, Kamphaengphet MP and secretary-general of the Palang Dharma Party, posted on Facebook addressing Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachee Suthermphan and prominent influencer Primmy Pailin's collaboration to promote durian sales online. He questioned whether 100-baht-per-fruit pricing is genuine, suggesting that promoting false information through computer systems constitutes exaggeration. He noted that durian farmers typically need prices around 130-150 baht per kilogram. Traditionally, durian production from Thailand's eastern and southern regions staggered seasonally, but recent climate changes have caused both regions to harvest simultaneously, leading to market oversupply.

Pai Lick urged the Prime Minister to examine these market dynamics carefully, warning against the sight of farmers dumping durians on roadsides. He emphasized that farmers primarily need affordable fertilizer to remain competitive internationally. While praising the concept of government-influencer partnerships, he criticized the execution, questioning whether the collaboration set new durian price standards that were ultimately not followed through.

He called on authorities to address all agricultural sectors—sugarcane, rice, corn, cassava, and fruits—comprehensively. He suggested the government should either establish proper market management systems, coordinate multiple influencers for simultaneous live sales, or develop Thai-owned platforms instead of relying on foreign e-commerce services. These approaches, he argued, would be far more effective than current strategies.

Police from Khlong Luek Station, along with multiple coordinating agencies, conducted a raid on a residence and warehouse in Moo 7, Pa Rai Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Sa Kaeo Province on the evening of April 28 following intelligence about illegal cross-border smuggling. The operation resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of a large cache of contraband items being prepared for distribution to Bangkok.

The raid was authorized under Sa Kaeo Provincial Court search warrant No. 58/2569 issued on April 27, 2569, under the direction of Pol. Lt. Col. Thaworn Dulyavit, commander of Sa Kaeo Provincial Police. Officers from Khlong Luek Station worked with local administrative officials, customs authorities, animal quarantine officials, and forest rangers.

During the search, authorities discovered a 34-year-old Cambodian caretaker who cooperated with the investigation. They then found 54-year-old Thodsak (surname withheld) loading merchandise into a white Toyota Hiace van bearing a Sa Kaeo license plate. Upon inspection and expansion of the search to the residence and rear rooms, officers discovered substantial quantities of illegal goods.

A 48-year-old woman subsequently identified herself as the property owner and warehouse proprietor, consenting to the search. The raid uncovered 22 categories of contraband including:

- Over 14,000 fertile duck eggs - Imported beverages - Cosmetics - Herbal medicines - Dried food products - Miscellaneous goods

Total seized items exceeded 20,000 pieces, along with the van used for transport.

During initial interrogation, the warehouse owner confessed to operating a business selling fertile duck eggs, cosmetics, and medicines for approximately one year. The operation employed family members as caretakers, and customers regularly collected goods for resale in Bangkok.

All three suspects face charges under the Animal Disease Act B.E. 2558 for transporting animals or animal carcasses without authorization. Two additional suspects were charged under the Customs Act B.E. 2560 for concealing or possessing items related to criminal offenses. Authorities are currently investigating networks involved in cross-border smuggling operations.

PiXXiE ignites Siam Square at the 'Dreamy Fruit Tea x PiXXiE Summer Ultimate Mix' event, answering the needs of modern health-conscious consumers.

Dreamy Fruit Tea by Preserve Food Specialties Co., Ltd. (PFS) delivered a refreshing summer experience through the 'Dreamy Fruit Tea x PiXXiE Summer Ultimate Mix' event, inviting everyone to beat the heat at Siam Square with a mini-concert from PiXXiE, the beloved teen girl group, supported by emerging musicians Sisweed and Sweezdream.

The event featured creative activity zones allowing attendees to mix refreshment in their own style, combining flavor, fun, and community at Block I, Siam Square—the landmark hotspot for downtown youth.

The event was divided into various zones offering unlimited refreshing experiences, with the highlight being PiXXiE's mini-concert. As Dreamy Fruit Tea's presenters, the hot girl group delivered brightness and fun through intimate fan activities with chances to win special prizes, plus entertainment from mini-concerts by emerging musicians Sisweed and Sweezdream, keeping the fun atmosphere non-stop.

Creative activity zones included the Dreamy Fruit Tea Hub, Dreamy Photo Mix, Summer Mix Machine, and Dreamy Fruit Tea Bar, letting participants mix refreshment their own way. Dreamy Fruit Tea is a ready-to-drink fruit tea answering modern lifestyles with convenience—simply brew in cold water and add ice for extra refreshment. It delivers vitamin C benefits and uses stevia for sweetness, meeting modern health-conscious trends, available in five flavors: apple, yuzu orange, peach, honey lemon, and mixed berry.

The 'Dreamy Fruit Tea x PiXXiE Summer Ultimate Mix' event solidifies the beverage as a lifestyle drink for new generations, leveraging PiXXiE's fanbase and celebrity status to connect the brand closely with consumers.

This event transcends mere entertainment—it elevates the beverage into a lifestyle experience combining fun, health, and self-expression for today's generation in one place.

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PHUKET: Phuket is moving to boost local fertiliser production as Thailand scrambles to secure supplies from abroad, with officials warning that rising tensions in the Middle East could disrupt critical imports and expose the country’s heavy reliance on foreign sources.

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