Luang Por Kuay Chutintharo of Wat Khosiitaram (Wat Ban Khaek) in Saraburi Province was a celebrated monk whose name became widely known throughout central Thailand. Originally named Kuay Pan Son, he was born on November 2, 1905, in Ban Khaek village, Saraburi. In his youth, his mother entrusted him to Luang Pu Khuat at Wat Ban Khaek for his education. Upon reaching ordination age, he was ordained on July 5, 1924, at Wat Bosat in Saraburi, receiving the monastic name Chutintharo.

While residing at Wat Ban Khaek, he studied ancient medicine with a healer named Khian to treat epidemics and various illnesses. In 1929, he traveled to study meditation techniques and amulet-making under Luang Por Si Wiriyasophito at Wat Phra Prang in Singburi. He later moved to Wat Nong Khaem in 1934 to further his medical studies with local practitioners. During this period, a fellow monk named Chaem discovered sacred manuscripts in a tree hollow. After performing a respectful ritual, Luang Por Kuay successfully retrieved the texts, vowing to use them for the temple's and villagers' benefit.

He also trained at Wat Bang Ta Ngaai in Nakhon Sawan under Luang Por Derm, where he learned to create rings, tubular amulets, and ritual knives. During World War II, he returned to Wat Ban Khaek, where his tattooing services became so popular that people sought him day and night. The region was plagued by bandits and tigers, and villagers relied on his protective amulets to safeguard their families and valuables. According to local accounts, tiger bandits from nearby areas would fire gunshots in respect when passing the temple.

Luang Por Kuay was elevated to the rank of Phra Kru on December 5, 1965. In 1978, he was admitted to Phaya Thai Hospital for malnutrition after 30 years of poor health. He passed away peacefully on April 12, 1979, at the age of 74 after 54 years in the monkhood. His amulets and talismans, particularly the popular Hanuman flag medals from 1978, remain highly sought after by collectors. These amulets are believed to possess spiritual power comparable to those of other renowned monks, cementing his legacy as one of Thailand's most influential amulet masters.

At 12:30 p.m. on July 8, 2025, at Government House, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the Interior Minister briefed reporters following the second meeting of the Joint Public-Private Economic Committee this year. They reported full readiness to address flooding challenges, particularly in Songkhla and the southern region, after consultations with government and private sector stakeholders aimed at maximizing preventive measures.

When asked if he was confident this year's flooding would be less severe than last year, the Prime Minister said the government had prepared comprehensively, including emergency response plans, support measures, relief shelters, food provision, and business credit assistance. "What we cannot control is nature itself," he noted. "But regarding drainage system preparedness and damaged infrastructure, we've already agreed to expedite budget approvals for relevant agencies to proceed with repairs."

Addressing concerns about unpaid relief compensation from previous flooding, the Prime Minister clarified that no payments are outstanding. "If you ask this way, people could be misled," he explained. "We don't check whether an individual received aid—we look at the entire system. Everyone who qualifies and registers has received full support." He added that he personally visits affected areas regularly to monitor conditions.

Thai celebrities Mac Veerakornisorn and View Wannarat have updated their wedding timeline, stating their house should be completed by year's end with hopes of announcing good news in early next year. The couple firmly denied rumors that they are hastily marrying to quash reports of a breakup or abuse allegations, which have repeatedly embroiled them in speculation.

"Many people are waiting to see because there were earlier rumors about celebrities breaking up or abuse," the couple addressed during an interview. Mac joked about the irony of such rumors, while View, who trained in bodyguard work and has done action films, quipped that if anything, he'd be the one on the receiving end.

View explained their measured approach: "We've been together the whole time, so rumors like these just pass over us. We don't feel rushed to marry to cover anything up. We're focusing on stability, whether our business is doing well, and if we have the financial means. It comes down to being ready. The economy is what it is."

Mac outlined their current priorities: "I have projects to oversee—the house and hotel construction. Once the house is done, we'll have a home together. After that, it's just planning the ceremony. The house should be finished this year, and I'm hoping for good news early next year."

When asked if they feel pressure from fans and media expectations, View said they're not stressed, attributing it to being adults already and having a problem-free relationship. "We know there has to be a wedding to honor our parents and fans," she noted.

On social media coverage, View acknowledged that while there's always pressure to post photos and updates, they've become more lax as their focus has shifted to actual work. "When we're working seriously, there aren't many posts," she said.

Regarding children, View indicated they'd consult a doctor first given their age, though they haven't started that conversation. Mac admitted he likes children but prefers not to have a daughter, joking he'd be too protective. View summed up their philosophy: "We're traditional in that way. Having a shared vision of the future gives us confidence. We want to do things properly to honor both our parents."

Chulalongkorn University's veterinary research team has developed the world's first synthetic pheromone derived from boar scent to help commercial pig farmers successfully stimulate breeding readiness in young sows while reducing disease risks from direct contact with breeding males.

Professor Dr. Phet Thammaruk, head of the research team and chair of the Department of Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine, and Reproductive Science at Chulalongkorn's Faculty of Veterinary Science, explained that young sows are typically stimulated to reach reproductive maturity around 160-200 days of age. If they don't show estrus during this window, they're removed from the breeding program and sent to meat production, causing farmers to lose significant economic investment, time, and farm resources—even though the sows have never been pregnant.

The global standard method for naturally stimulating reproductive systems is "boar contact," where young sows are exposed to a mature male pig. However, this method has significant limitations. Dr. Phet noted that "boar contact" isn't merely visual—it involves all sensory perceptions, including hearing the boar's vocalizations, smelling its scent, and physical contact like snout-to-snout contact.

Yet the traditional boar contact method faces substantial challenges in safety and labor management. Introducing a full-grown male pig is difficult; mature boars are large, strong, and sometimes aggressive, requiring handlers with specialized animal control expertise. There's also serious disease risk, particularly African Swine Fever (ASF), which currently has no vaccine or cure. If an infected boar is used to stimulate females, the entire farm could be compromised.

Professor Dr. Phet further explained that scent is one of the most important sensory channels for transmitting chemical signals and pheromones, which play a critical role in triggering female sexual behavior.

Dr. Isanya Weesuangsukulthai, a specialist in chemical communication and postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine, and Reproductive Science at Chulalongkorn's Faculty of Veterinary Science, noted that individual young sows may respond differently to boar scent. Citing Canadian research, she explained that some sows don't respond to one boar but display mating behavior with another—likely due to differences in olfactory receptors and how their brains process scent signals, even when exposed to the same chemical compounds.

Professor Dr. Phet added that although pigs lack sweat glands, boars still release certain chemicals through other secretions, particularly saliva, which may contain pheromones related to sexual communication.

The research team collected "natural scent" samples from five breeding boars—including saliva, urine, secretions from the preputial pouch, and genital area scent—to analyze their chemical composition. All samples were analyzed in the laboratory using gas chromatography (GC) to isolate volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Dr. Isanya explained the findings: "Secretions from multiple sources collected from breeding boars share approximately 80 percent of their chemical composition. Interestingly, most of the detected scents have pleasant woody-green tones rather than the unpleasant odors commonly assumed." From this analysis, the research team selected 23 promising scent compounds for the synthetic formula.

Police Maj. Gen. Twi Sodsongsang, a list MP for the Prachathai Party and advisor to the House's Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, discussed progress on draft legislation to grant amnesty and verify land rights for those affected by state land and forest policies. The bill is currently in public consultation under Article 77 of the Constitution.

Twi revealed Thailand's structural land problems: Thailand has approximately 320 million rai of actual territory, but combining all government agencies' land boundaries totals 542 million rai—exceeding Thailand's real area. Private citizens with deeds hold only 128 million rai, while over 200 million rai remains state land.

"Thailand faces severe overlapping land boundaries—between government agencies and between state and citizens," Twi said. "Our land law treats land as mere 'assets' for speculation rather than 'productive factors.' Committee findings showed just 130 people control nearly 4 million rai collectively, averaging 1,000 rai per person."

Twi noted that complex, conflicting laws make litigation difficult for citizens. Sixteen ministries, 64 agencies, 11 state enterprises, seven public organizations, and other divisions—totaling 84 units—oversee land and resources. Sixteen related laws, 21 committees, and 13 subcommittees compound the problem. For example, Thalane National Park was declared in 1981, but villages and temples were established there since 1917, making residents victims of state encroachment.

Though Thailand has granted amnesty over 30 times for other matters, including coups, never for agricultural land disputes. This bill aims to restore justice with strict conditions:

Absolute prohibitions: No amnesty for forest burning, timber harvesting, or forest destruction.

Target beneficiaries: Long-term residents engaged in agriculture, affected by state policy, with genuine local residence—not capitalists or nominees. The timeframe runs from June 30, 1998 (when case prosecution stopped) to September 10, 2023 (covering forest reclamation policies).

Qualified individuals receive full justice system protection: investigations and prosecutions cease; court cases are dismissed; forced sales are halted; rights are restored; and criminal records are expunged. They are recognized as "victims" of overlapping state declarations.

Following amnesty, there is a four-year deadline for rights verification, with state support to prevent delays.

At 9:00 a.m. on July 8, 2026, Sirinath Tray Scott (also known as Tray Samuthorn) arrived at Phra Khanong Civil Court with his private attorney, Benjama Aphaiwong, to monitor the court's review of his mother's petition to withdraw the ingratitude lawsuit. After the hearing at 11:00 a.m., Tray gave an interview declining to comment about his mother, instead expressing gratitude to society and all good citizens who have supported him, saying he now has parents, siblings, and supporters throughout the country. He emphasized that today's outcome resulted from collective love and social change, not from a change of heart. When asked about future property division discussions, Tray said he does not dare claim victory, viewing the situation as something that should never have happened in the first place. He stressed he is not an ungrateful person but rather grateful to others, his country, and his environmental work. He noted that although his mother withdrew the lawsuit, his life remains shattered—he has no home and no security—and questioned whether this constitutes justice. Tray stated there have been no clear discussions yet regarding asset recovery, and he only learned of the withdrawal through the media. Regarding inheritance matters, he has received no clarity from his mother but views inheritance as merely one aspect of injustice, with the main issue being the criminal case against Pai. He called on family members who claim to love him to testify on his behalf. Regarding his own criminal complaint against Pai, Tray said preparations are underway and he is considering which method to file. He expressed hope for a family council meeting soon, as he has been fighting this battle for two full months. When asked about the merits of a family council, he said he would share details after meeting but wants to separate himself and live his own life. Tray became emotional and thanked society for giving him more than any child could ask for—the experience of family, smiles, aunts, siblings, and encouragement everywhere he goes. He expressed hope that his future will be better. His attorney, Benjama Aphaiwong, noted that their petition includes four witnesses addressing multiple issues including statute of limitations, land deeds, and testimony.