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The Similan Islands will be closed for five times while they undergo healthy restoration and managing elevation, with all visitors required to purchase e-tickets when the islands reopen.

According to Warawut Saengthong, acting commander of Mu Ko Similan National Park, which is located in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phang Nga state, the shutdown will begin on Friday and last until October 14.

He claimed that this action was made in response to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation’s news to promote healthy restoration and holiday health during the gloomy period, which formally began on Thursday.

Additionally, the islands ‘ buildings will be improved, according to the marine national park. He added that there will be discussions with tour operators about control, service, and regulations.

During the beginning period, problems were also discovered, according to Mr. Warawut. For instance, some boat operators did not give tourists any advice on island travel, even those that caused harm to the environment.

Illegal fish in the national park was likewise reported, according to the standard.

Visitors to the Similan Islands will be required to use their id number if Thai or card number if unusual when purchasing tickets online starting October 15, because the department’s e-ticket system includes the national parks that are adopting the department’s e-ticket system.

Visitors can purchase tickets either before their vacation or before 8 a.m. on the day of their appearance.

If visit operators give out information that does not meet the system’s records, they will be subject to a great of 5, 000 baht, fines of 20, 000 baht for the second offense, and penalties of 100, 000 baht for the next.

Repeated violations, according to Mr. Warawut, may cause the work permits to be reconsidered.

Due to severe summer winds and strong winds affecting the place, the 140-square-kilometer area was temporarily closed to visitors on Monday and Tuesday.

According to Patongtarn, the government is looking for best actions to rapidly altering financial problems.

The next step of the government’s 10,000-baht handout program has been assured by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who has confirmed that it will not be abandoned.

In light of the effects of US tariffs on the Thai market, she responded on Thursday to rumors that the government would evaluate the next phase of its electronic pocket program.

Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated on Wednesday that all financial stimulus measures, including the 10,000-baht handout, are being reviewed as the government must reevaluate its interests in light of the global trade unrest that was affecting the market.

Before the appointment of the financial stimulus plan council at Government House, Mr. Pichai, even the deputy prime minister, responded to reporters ‘ issues.

27 billion ringgit is expected to be spent on the next step of the flyer. Some critics have suggested that the money would be better spent elsewhere because the income was only used for the first two stages of the project’s financial impact.

Given the new economic conditions and US tax policies, according to Ms. Paetongtarn, the state was required to listen to more opinions.

More voices must get heard. Before heading for a two-day official visit to Vietnam, she said,” If we have a final conclusion, we will soon let you know.

She continued, adding that the next stage of the digital wallet was still in the works, adding that the state was trying to find the most efficient way to stimulate the market.

She continued,” We are waiting to hear all ideas and trying to advance in every way.”

The authorities had a number of monetary stimulus plans, which necessitated participation from all sides because the world economy was currently being affected.

” We need to employ both money and plans to stimulate the economy, not just one time party,” said Ms. Paetongtarn. We divided the ( the handout ) into age groups in the original plan. But we must then examine everything.

The cabinet approved the next phase of its digital wallet initiative in March, which will give 2.7 million people between the ages of 16 and 20 money as part of its monetary stimulus package.

Welfare customers, those with disability, and those over the age of 60 were covered in the first two stages.

Families have been advised to pay close attention to the multiply of medicines in cartoon shape that could be used to trick kids. According to the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand ( FDA ), their effects may be fatal.

According to Dr Withid Sariddeeechaikool, assistant secretary-general of the FDA, a delivery of” Molly” medications found to contain a combination of methamphetamine and ecstasy in March.

He claimed that this could have a significant impact on the central nervous system, which could lead to hallucinations, irregular rhythm, high blood pressure, and a stroke that could lead to suicide.

Illicit” Molly” medications are marketed as chocolates. Office of the Narcotics Control Board ( Photo )

Ecstasy supplements in the shape of the well-known Labubu characters are also very common, especially during the Songkran event last month.

One 840 rate medications and 525 joy pills in Doraemon shapes were taken by police in Bangkok on Wednesday.

According to Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom, commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, the suspect identified as Witsanu, 30, told authorities that the film drugs were well-known and sold for 300 ringgit per tablet.

Children could be easily deceived and persuaded to purchase unsafe drugs in cutting-edge film designs, Dr. Withid said.

The best safety, he continued,” Never trying is the best security.”

Pills resembleing Labubu figures. ( Photo provided )

Three injured, including a sniper, were the subject of an investigation into the Chiang Mai event.

A park rangers in Chiang Mai was fired after going on a drunken frenzy and shooting his officer and a coworker, which sparked an exploration into the incident.

Two people were hurt as well as the assailant when the shooting took place at the Phatang-Nalao Forest Protection Unit in Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary.

On Wednesday night, Sathaporn Kongmuang, a warrior with the forest protection device, shot Chawalit Nokham, 40, and Pichet Ruenmoon, 39, the unit’s supervisor, using an 11mm gun at the fleet’s entry pavilion.

Sathaporn refused to turn himself in, so Chiang Dao officers surrounded the place and fought back. He was shot in the left.

Mr. Pichet, who is recovering at Chiang Dao Hospital, claimed on Thursday night that he had no prior conflicts with Sathaporn and that there had never been any forest-related issues. When Sathaporn, who allegedly was intoxicated, immediately opened fire while he was allegedly putting police data into the system with three other officers.

The Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary’s nose, Poranarin Kumthong, confirmed that Sathaporn had been fired and that a committee had been set up to investigate.

The committee will collect data from all employees, with a particular emphasis on personal and work-related issues. The injured events are now in a secure condition thanks to the legal team’s handling of the case.

Two men were seriously injured while trying to steal in Bang Bone during a power failure.

In Bangkok, two thieves were electrocuted while attempting to steal electric wires, which led to severe injuries and their arrest. According to authorities, the event resulted in power outages and harm worth millions of baht, according to the incident.

According to Metropolitan Police Division 9 chief Pol Maj Gen Komsit Rangsai, authorities on Thursday night apprehended three offenders with a motorcycle, 35 severed electric wires, line scissors, and 1.1 grams of crystal meth.

Chaiyachana Boonmang, 38, Kittisak Srilawong, 27, and Jakkrit Hemsanthia, 23, were identified as the offenders.

The suspects gave admission to having stolen wires at night in Bang Khun Thian and Bang Bon during the inspection. Kritsada Sombun, 31, and Apisit Srilasak, 27, are still at large with two collaborators.

The group allegedly attempted another robbery in Bang Bon by attempting to steal 12 feet of high-voltage wires from a shrimp buffet restaurant.

But, Kritsada and Kittisak shocked them, causing severe side injury and making three cables unusable, according to damages valued at 1.5 million ringgit.

The suspects experience theft-related fees. Kittisak and Jakkrit are both facing additional charges of drug use, while Chaiyachana is facing more fees for meth hands. They have been turned over to Thakham Police for more legal action.

A interrupted man shot shot skyward and apparently had a prisoner inside Soi Wat Lakhon Tham in Bangkok Noi on Thursday morning, according to authorities, in the Bangkok Noi area.

Following a report that a man had fired six gunshots into the air, a special weapons and tactics ( Swat ) team was stationed on the small soi off Itsaraphaphap Road near Thonburi Hospital at 9.30am.

He fired three shots at the police while older Metropolitan Police Bureau officers attempted to calm him down. The discussions were continuing.

Kriangkrai Srirak, the deputy speaker of the Senate, confirmed that he will appear before the Election Commission’s (EC ) inquiry panel on May 19 as a summoned.

One of the 53 lawmakers being called by the EC is Gen Kriangkrai, who has reportedly made allegations in connection with the alleged manipulated Senate election last year.

Gen Kriangkrai said on Wednesday that is one woman’s mind, not a legal responsibility in response to Sen Nantana Nantavaropas ‘ request for all summoned lawmakers to temporarily halt their jobs.

He claimed that due legal process was required but that he was aware of any legal requirement that he should cease carrying out his duties.

Gen Kriangkrai said this might be an option in response to Sen Premsak Piayura’s request to defer the latest special Senate treatment due to the ongoing research. He added that he made no mistaken assertions.

When the senator was questioned about allegations that he had violated Section 77( 1 ) of the law by promising to offer benefits in exchange for votes, which the senator claimed his privacy should be respected.

When asked if he thought this situation might have been politically motivated or connected to a cleanse of the so-called “blue senators” allegedly linked to the Bhumjaithai Party, Gen Kriangkrai immediately left the interview.

In the meantime, the EC has emphasized that the claims of vote-rigging are still in the process of allowing the accused events to listen.

According to the most recent release that the EC made available on Wednesday, 391 out of 585 issues and information received by the EC on Tuesday were handled by the EC.

Among the 391 circumstances being handled, 151 have been finalized, according to the statement.

According to the EC, of the 151 finalized instances, 127 were dismissed, two were the result of disqualifications, 10 were the result of legal proceedings, and 12 were cases referred to court.

194 circumstances are currently being looked at, according to the statement.

EU restrictions on hands nixes sourcing strategy

Because Thailand is a member of the European Union and is prohibited from exporting weapons to China, the country’s defense ministry says that the Chinese-made boats that Thailand ordered won’t have German machines.

When he learned the news, Defense Minister Phumtham Wechayachai met with Boris Pistorius from Germany at the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting ( UNPKM) 2025.

Mr. Phumtham praised Germany for hosting the occasion and commended it for the election of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and a new leadership.

He applauded Mr. Pistorius’s continued leadership in his government, which suggested there would be consistency in Germany’s defense policy.

Both parties praised their strong economic ties and 163-year-old long-standing connection. Thailand’s biggest trading mate within the EU is Germany.

Mr. Phumtham reaffirmed Thailand’s devotion to strengthening security features in accordance with United standards and announced plans to hold education in the Triangular Partnership Programme between 2027 and 2028.

Mr. Phumtham also thanked Germany for its assistance in training Thai defense officers, which he claimed has improved their level of professionalism. In a bid to modernize its military forces, he stated that the country is eager to explore cooperation in digital defense and AI.

Thailand is even looking into manufacturing martial and arms to strengthen its sense of security, according to Mr. Phumtham, with an emphasis on the production of unmanned aerial vehicles, send elements, unmanned aerial vehicles, and firearms and ammunition.

Mr. Phumtham inquired about the possibility of the European defense ministry providing the Chinese ships that Thailand purchased with MTU396 underwater vehicles during the conference.

According to Mr. Pistorius, the EU’s hands embargo on China, which Germany must follow as a member of both the EU and NATO, prevented the nation from carrying out the sales.

The Thai Navy accepted China’s request to use the Chinese-made CHD620 vehicles in July 2024.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posted a TikTok picture of herself playing the role of a fruit seller for a moment, urging Thais to eat locally grown fruit in a lighthearted manner.

The leading made a strong point in the picture by highlighting the international standing of Thai mangoes and confirming their quality and affordability. She also urged people to purchase regional goods, noting that Thai fruits cost more when purchased worldwide. ” Hello, all, good day!” Fruit year is upon us! study the TikTok post’s message.

In the text that was posted along with the clip, she stated,” This year’s favorable weather has led to a 15 % increase in fruit production compared to last year.” She said,” It’s a great opportunity for us to come up and encourage Thai fruit to more customers.”

The state is launching the Thai Fruits Festival, a nationwide campaign that includes support for high-quality fruit control, expanding net sales channels, incorporating fruits donations in society and social tasks, and adding support for cooking competitions featuring Thai fruit, she said.

Additionally, it is accelerating the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA ) to increase fruit exports and will display Thai produce at international trade fairs.

She said Thai crops are high in quality, rich in flavor, and have a lot of potential for import. She added that this business may grow even stronger with the support of the general public. Aid Thai fruits this time, please. It’s a straightforward, important way to support our farmers and promote local agriculture, according to Ms. Paetongtarn.

In a TikTok video photo, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra encourages Thais to eat locally grown fruit while holding a dish of fruit sticky rice. TikTok Account for ingshin21