A young man is seeking justice after being struck by a former police officer who allegedly showed signs of intoxication, grazed his vehicle, and refused to pay damages while invoking his former rank during negotiations. The officer's wife later acknowledged going to a social gathering beforehand and expressed willingness to accept responsibility for damages.

The incident occurred on Soi Thian Talae 19, Bang Khun Thian Road, Samsen Nok Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok. Thanassinpinyo, 23, who recorded the incident, explained that while traveling in a black Toyota, the other driver swerved and grazed the right rear of their vehicle before attempting to drive away. Thanassinpinyo followed and cut them off to discuss the damage.

According to Thanassinpinyo, the driver appeared intoxicated, spoke aggressively, and claimed to be a Police Colonel but refused to provide his station. When questioned about compensation, he directed them to contact his insurance company, which Thanassinpinyo interpreted as using rank to intimidate. Later, he learned the driver was indeed a retired Police Colonel. Thanassinpinyo acknowledged the claimed 30,000-baht damage figure was spoken in anger and insurance is being arranged.

Voravut, 28, the car owner, stated the incident occurred Sunday while he was driving his sister. The other driver took a turn and grazed his rear bumper. Voravut followed to discuss compensation and claims the driver threatened him by mentioning his rank, telling them as "kids" to respect their elders. He later learned the man was a retired police officer and lawyer.

Voravut said community members mediated, and both parties discussed the matter partially, but couldn't agree on compensation because the other driver proposed each side cover their own damages, which Voravut considers unfair since the other driver caused the collision. Voravut is also concerned about repair costs due to an upcoming motorcycle racing competition in Buriram Province.

The journalist later visited the driver's residence but found only his wife, who revealed both parties had spoken. She stated that if her husband has actual damages, he can claim reimbursement with receipts, and confirmed he is willing to accept responsibility truthfully.

The wife acknowledged her husband is a retired Police Colonel who has completed his service and had attended a social gathering before the incident. She suggested his blunt manner of speaking may have caused misunderstanding.

On May 14, 2569, Lt. Sithipong Pantaisong, the investigation officer at Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station, received a report of a Chinese national who damaged government property and insulted officials in the departure immigration zone, Level 2, at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The incident occurred on May 13 at approximately 2:35 p.m.

Immigration officer Lt. Sranwittaya Kaewkhaophoto reported that while performing his duties at the automated passport checkpoint, a Chinese man named Mr. Zheng Liwei forcefully damaged two automated passport inspection machines numbered DAE01 and DAE06, then bypassed the checkpoint without authorization.

After the incident, the suspect verbally assaulted the immigration officers with loud, crude Chinese language insults—including phrases equivalent to "your mother is dead" in Thai—along with numerous other vulgarities. He also attempted to physically attack the officers while they were on duty, but his wife intervened in time to stop and restrain him.

Police determined the suspect's actions constituted offenses of insulting a government official in the line of duty and damaging government property. A formal complaint was filed to pursue legal action to the fullest extent.

Manthra Khuansirikul, 44, the shift supervisor at the Airport Authority's Suvarnabhumi division, provided additional information that the suspect was a passenger on Spring Airlines flight 9C7282. Investigation found the destroyed automated passport machines sustained severe damage. Initial damage assessment was valued at approximately 481,500 baht, not including value-added tax. Officials are continuing to gather evidence and proceed with the legal process.

Legal wife contacts police after husband confesses mistress’s murderLegacyA Thai man surrendered to police in Nonthaburi today, May 14, after murdering his mistress and confessing his crime to his legal wife, who advised him to turn himself in. He also brought the victim’s body to the police station in his car. Police at Bang Bua Thong Police Station received a call at around 10pm yesterday, May 13, from a woman identified only as Bee. She informed officers that her husband, 42 year old Winai, had fatally assaulted his mistress following an argument. According to Bee, her husband planned to surrender voluntarily, and she told officers there was no need to search for him because he was on his way to the station. At around 10am today, Winai arrived at the police station and confessed to the killing. He then directed officers to his bronze Toyota sedan parked outside the station, where police discovered the woman’s body in the front passenger seat. Photo via FM 91 BKK The body was covered with a towel. Police reported that the woman had injuries and bruises on her face, including severe trauma around her right eye. During questioning, Winai stated that he had been in a relationship with the victim for around one year and regularly visited her rented accommodation in Bang Plu, Nonthaburi. According to his statement, they argued over jealousy after he saw his mistress showing affection to another man who worked as a motorcycle taxi rider. Winai claimed he later saw the pair entering a hotel together, leading him to confront the victim. He told investigators the woman initially denied the accusation before later admitting to the relationship after he mentioned the hotel incident. Photo via Amarin TV Winai claimed the admission triggered anger and led to a physical assault. He said they later went to sleep together before he woke up and found the woman unresponsive. Bee later arrived at the police station and revealed that Winai had contacted and shared details regarding the murder. She then advised him to surrender to police. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed the charges to be filed against the suspect. However, based on similar cases, investigators could consider charges under Section 290 of Thailand’s Criminal Law relating to assault causing death. The offence carries a prison sentence ranging from three to 15 years. The story Legal wife contacts police after husband confesses mistress’s murder as seen on Thaiger News.

Actor Ice Panuwat recently opened up at a press event for the drama series Masked Beast, discussing his new long-haired look that has boosted his confidence and providing updates on his cat hotel in Pattaya. While the business has felt the impact of economic challenges, it continues to thrive thanks to the passion of cat lovers and his family's dedication.

When asked why he returned to his signature long hair look, Ice explained: "I've always loved this style. It's the look people associate with me as Ice Panuwat. When I first entered the industry, I had long hair, but after COVID my hair changed. Other agencies wanted me to cut it short, and I didn't have the chance to grow it back until about a year ago. Since then, I've felt more like myself and much more confident."

Regarding how the hairstyle boosts his work confidence, he noted: "I'm filming a drama with senior actress Thongpraseum called 'Love in Outer Space,' and I feel the character matches my current look perfectly. Watching the character's mood opposite Mint and Pop makes me feel more charming and confident. Now that I'm 30, I feel more confident in my experience as well."

When asked if his cat hotel has been affected by economic conditions, Ice acknowledged: "Of course it has. Every business has felt the impact. But through the love people have for their cats, they're willing to spend money to give their pets the best care and accommodation. We're adapting by reducing prices and adding services like cat litter and food to help customers save money."

Ice visits the hotel about once a week to help his parents, who run the main operations, and sometimes answers customer chats himself. The family-run business, called Cherry Farm, is located in Pattaya and features about 12 rooms of varying sizes that can accommodate 4-5 cats. Room rates are 300 baht for small rooms, 400 baht for medium rooms, and 500 baht for large rooms per 24-hour stay.

Crowds gathered for the merit-making and eye-opening ceremony of Thao Amrin Thiracha, Ganesha, Thao Wessuwanna, and other deities at a renowned Chiang Mai temple, with celebrities participating in the sacred ritual and attendees seeking to draw lucky lottery numbers. On May 14, 2025, at Wat Chang Khueang in Saraphee District, Chiang Mai Province, the eye-opening and Buddhist blessing ceremony attracted large numbers of worshippers. Notable attendees included celebrities Tom Rataneegun Phanmonee and pageant winner Beam Umawadee Pimpaa, who participated in the ceremony. Ganesha and Thao Wessuwanna statues were enshrined at the temple for public veneration and prayer, with sacred objects distributed to participants. A special lucky number, 925, was derived from the incense during the ritual, which worshippers were encouraged to use when purchasing government lottery tickets in hopes of winning the grand prize.

The Office of Trade and Investment Policy (OTIP) is promoting wolffia (also known as duckweed or egg plant in Thai) as Thailand's new superfood champion, emphasizing its high nutritional value, ease of cultivation, and alignment with the global plant-based protein mega-trend. The office encourages Thai entrepreneurs to upgrade production to international standards to create added value from agricultural products into "future food." Nanthaphong Chiralertpong, Director of OTIP under the Commerce Ministry, notes that consumers today are increasingly health-conscious while global agriculture prioritizes sustainability. Wolffia, a traditional Thai indigenous food crop, perfectly addresses both health and sustainability trends. The plant contains 30-50% protein by dry weight with essential amino acids nearly equivalent to animal protein, alongside fiber, vitamins A and B, iron, calcium, and antioxidants—ideal for those seeking plant-based protein alternatives and minimally processed natural health food. Environmentally, wolffia efficiently absorbs carbon dioxide, grows rapidly, and requires minimal resources. As a freshwater plant needing little water and space, it can be cultivated in confined areas without pesticides, resulting in lower production costs than other protein crops. Harvests can be sold daily, creating continuous revenue streams and supporting bioeconomy initiatives. Wolffia's potential aligns with growing food technology startups including Advanced Green Farm Ltd. (flo Wolffia brand), Farm Baan Khai Pam, Wolffia Bangkok, and Wolffia Plus, which have demonstrated that closed-system farming innovations can boost wolffia's protein content to 40%. Private sector companies have proven significant added value by processing fresh wolffia into premium products like protein powder worth 3,000-5,000 baht per kilogram. Businesses are rapidly expanding exports to American, European, Middle Eastern, and Japanese markets seeking low-carbon-footprint protein crops with rare vitamin B12 content. Government agencies and Thai educational institutions—including the Department of Agriculture, National Innovation Office, Suranaree University of Technology, Mahasarakham University, and Mahidol University—are accelerating wolffia development. Between 2567-2568, government research succeeded in developing three high-quality superfood wolffia varieties containing 46-48.6% protein. They are now transferring cultivation technology through "industry-standard prototype wolffia farms" following Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards to ensure clean, safe, and contaminant-free production, paving the way for international certification and recognition as "future food" addressing global food security sustainably. Based on field research by OTIP with Kasetsart University under a "project promoting and developing functional ingredient businesses toward high-value functional foods," Associate Professor Dr. Metha Meetaem, founder of Advanced Green Farm Ltd. and owner of the "flo Wolffia" brand, revealed the company's commitment to positioning Thai wolffia as a global player.