Thai man kills 12 year old stepdaughter and attacks wife with knifeLegacyPolice arrested an ex-convict in Nong Bua Lamphu province, yesterday, May 25, after he allegedly sexually assaulted and killed his 12 year old stepdaughter and attacked his wife with a knife. Officers from Sri Boon Rueang Police Station were called to investigate the death of the girl, identified as Amy, at a house in the Sri Bonn Rueang district. She was found dead outside a bathroom at the rear of the property. Police reported that both of Amy’s arms and legs were tied, while a cloth and rope were wrapped around her neck. Officers also found multiple knife wounds across her body. Investigators suspect the girl was sexually assaulted before being killed. Her body was transferred to Loei Hospital for a detailed autopsy. Photo via Amarin TV Amy’s grandfather, who discovered the scene, told police that the girl failed to attend school, prompting him to contact her mother, 33 year old On-uma. After she did not answer his calls, he went to the house to check on them. According to the grandfather, On-uma emerged from the house with blood injuries to her head. She told him that her husband, 38 year old Pornchai, attacked her until she lost consciousness. After regaining consciousness, she found her daughter dead. Channel 8 reported that On-uma remains in critical condition in hospital and has not yet been able to provide a statement to police. Police later launched a search for Pornchai and arrested him yesterday evening. He appeared to be under the influence of drugs during the arrest and reportedly smiled at police officers. He confessed to killing his stepdaughter and attacking his wife at their shared home. Photo via Facebook/ Udon Thani Update According to Channel 7, Pornchai had previously been arrested and jailed for drug offences and the sexual assault of an elderly woman in another community within the same district. After his release from prison, he reportedly stayed with his parents before beginning a relationship with On-uma. Reports stated the couple had been together for three months before the alleged attack. Thai media also described Amy as a diligent student with plans to continue her education abroad with support from relatives living overseas. Photo via Facebook/ Udon Thani Update The story Thai man kills 12 year old stepdaughter and attacks wife with knife as seen on Thaiger News.

PHUKET: More than 200 residents living near Phuket’s main garbage disposal centre are to receive comprehensive health screenings under a new provincial initiative launched yesterday (May 25), amid ongoing concerns over pollution, foul odours and disease-carrying insects affecting nearby communities.

On May 25 at 8:30 PM Paris time at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris, French Republic, President Emmanuel Macron hosted a dinner for Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Minister of Interior, with a warm welcome atmosphere.

Following the meeting, government spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek summarized key discussion points:

1. Trade and Investment Promotion: Both the French President and Prime Minister agreed to boost bilateral trade and investment growth, particularly in high-value industries including renewable energy, aerospace and aviation, smart electrical transmission lines, and AI Data Center infrastructure—future industries where French private sector has strong expertise and capacity. Following discussions with MEDEF International and leading French private companies, many firms expressed interest in investing or expanding investments in Thailand, while France commended Thai private sector investments in France and welcomes further expansion.

2. Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: This is one of the Thai government's key policies, with commitment to conclude negotiations this year. The Prime Minister thanked France for continuous support of the negotiation process, confident this agreement will be a significant turning point creating economic opportunities for both nations.

3. Enhanced Security Cooperation in Cybersecurity: As both sides participate in Cobra Gold exercises, security and cybersecurity cooperation will be expanded, aligning with the government's global efforts to combat cybercriminals and online threats, successfully prosecuting and extraditing suspects, and seizing illegal assets.

4. Thailand-Cambodia and Myanmar Situations: The Prime Minister reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to respecting sovereignty principles, peace, and international law. The decision to cancel MOU 44, after nearly 25 years without progress, led Thailand to apply international law (UNCLOS) through bilateral discussions. For land border issues, Thailand will follow the joint statement signed late last year while requiring proof of Cambodia's sincerity.

Both sides will advance a Joint Action Plan to strengthen the Thai-French Partnership 2026-2028, a significant step toward elevating bilateral relations to a strategic partnership.

French participants included Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Deputy Minister Éléonore Caroit, Asia-Pacific Bureau Director Benoît Guidée, French Ambassador to Thailand Jean-Claude Poimboeuf, Presidential Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne, Asia Affairs Advisor Julie Le Saos, and others.

As of May 25, 2025 at 11 p.m., the Thailand Helps Thailand Plus 60/40 program has received significant public interest on day two of the registration period (May 25-29, 2025, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) until reaching the target of 30 million beneficiaries.

Registration results show: - Citizens registered: 24,439,670 - Previous "People Get Half" Plus participants with successful registration: 18,322,038 - New registrants awaiting qualification verification: 5,705,982 - New registrants who failed qualification check: 411,650

Merchant registrations: - Merchants successfully registered: 490,856 (485,701 existing merchants, 5,155 new) - Merchants in application process: 499,170 (492,285 awaiting merchant confirmation, 6,885 under review)

Qualified merchants can continue registering throughout the program. Previous "People Get Half" Plus merchants can confirm their eligibility until September 30, 2025, while new merchants can register until July 31, 2025.

Contact channels for inquiries: - Website: www.ไทยช่วยไทยพลัส.th - Public assistance hotline: 0 2111 1122 (24 hours, including holidays) - Merchant support: 0 2111 1122 ext. 3 (24 hours, including holidays) - Finance Ministry office: 08 5842 7102-7109 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays)

Gold prices fell on May 26, 2025, according to the Gold Merchants Association announcement released this morning. Gold ornaments dropped 250 baht per gram to 70,800 baht compared to yesterday's closing price. As of the latest announcement at 9:01 AM, gold bars are trading at 69,800 baht per gram for purchase and 70,000 baht per gram for sale. Gold ornaments (96.5% purity) are being purchased at 68,401.92 baht per gram and sold at 70,800 baht per gram. Global gold spot prices are currently at 4,539.00 USD per ounce. Gold merchants predict tomorrow's market opening could see prices surge by 1,000-2,000 baht per gram, potentially breaking through the 80,000 baht mark.

BANGKOK: The Democrat Party has launched “Song Rat” (scan the state), an AI-based platform designed to detect irregularities in government projects, starting with procurement linked to artificial intelligence initiatives.