On May 25, 2569, police officers led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Siam Bunserm, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, arrested two youths identified as Mr. A (alias), 16 years old, and Mr. B (alias), 15 years old, at a U-turn point on Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra Road in Thung Wat Don subdistrict, Sathorn district, Bangkok, around 3:40 a.m. on May 24th.

During a patrol of their assigned area, officers noticed a motorcycle parked suspiciously at the U-turn point and observed Mr. A emerging from nearby bushes on the median strip with a startled expression upon seeing police. Mr. B was found standing on the opposite side of the median. When questioned, both suspects consented to a search.

A thorough search of a gray backpack revealed a silver .38 caliber handgun in a black leather holster, three .38 rounds, five 12-gauge shotgun rounds hidden in a black waist bag, and a homemade shotgun concealed in the backpack.

Under interrogation, both suspects admitted to ordering all the weapons and ammunition from someone using the name "Gun Instructor Teacher" through Line for 5,000 baht. They claimed they arranged to receive the weapons at the location but were apprehended before completing the transaction. They stated they purchased the weapons for self-defense purposes.

Police charged both suspects with unlawfully possessing firearms and ammunition without authorization, as well as illegally carrying firearms and ammunition in public areas without proper licensing or justification. They were transferred to Yannawa Police Station for further legal proceedings.

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) held a public hearing on five draft announcements concerning radar system frequency bands to enhance public quality of life and safety. On May 25, 2026, Air Vice Marshal Thanaphan Railcharoen, chairman of the NBTC's Frequency and Technical Standards Subcommittee, presided over the public hearing on May 20, 2026 at the NBTC headquarters to receive input from stakeholders and the public regarding five draft NBTC announcements related to radar communication frequency use and associated technical standards.

Air Vice Marshal Thanaphan explained that radar systems historically originated as military technology for detecting aircraft and objects. The technology has since been adapted for civilian applications, prompting the NBTC to issue regulations governing radar frequency use in vehicles, traffic systems, drones, and general sensors. However, current applications have expanded significantly to include in-cabin monitoring systems, rail transport systems, intelligent building sensors, and industrial radar systems. Consequently, the NBTC authorized additional frequency bands of 57-64 GHz and expanded transmission power for the 24.05-24.25 GHz band for radar systems.

This has led to the revision and development of five draft NBTC announcements:

1. Three announcements concerning radar communication systems: 1) Guidelines for radar communication frequency use and equipment permitted for general use 2) Technical standards for telecommunications equipment for radar communication systems without application restrictions 3) Technical standards for telecommunications equipment for radar systems in traffic and land transport

2. Two announcements concerning general-use telecommunications equipment: 4) Guidelines for frequency use and telecommunications equipment permitted for general use (Version 2) 5) Technical standards for telecommunications equipment for general-use radar systems in the 57-64 GHz band

Air Vice Marshal Thanaphan stated that modern radar technology improves public convenience and safety, particularly in the post-COVID-19 era emphasizing contactless interaction through intelligent sensors. Radar development enhances travel safety through obstacle detection and accident prevention, in-cabin safety monitoring, fatigue detection, and child safety alerts. Applications extend to household devices for convenience and industrial use for measuring height and speed. Advanced radar technology's precision—enabling detection of finger movements—combined with its durability and weather resistance compared to cameras and lasers, makes it superior for various applications. Therefore, the NBTC is expediting updates to frequency bands and related standards to keep pace with technological advancement and maximize benefits.

On May 25, 2025, Sonthiya Sawatdee submitted a complaint to the Central Investigation Police Command accusing Dr. Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a leading member of the Move Forward Party and independent academic, of reposting old comments online about abolishing the Privy Council. Sonthiya claimed the posts constitute a failure to recognize the authority of the monarchy.

Sonthiya stated he had previously opposed the establishment of the Move Forward Party since 2018, viewing Dr. Piyabutr as advocating for amendments to Criminal Code Article 112. He cited the case of 44 Move Forward MPs facing court scrutiny.

The complaint specifically addresses two issues: a proposal to abolish the Privy Council to save budget and a suggestion that the council's functions overlap with the cabinet. Sonthiya argued that proposing to eliminate the Privy Council—which is established by royal prerogative—violates Article 108 of the Criminal Code and potentially Article 112, as it constitutes rejection of the monarchy's authority.

Sonthiya emphasized that the Privy Council is a constitutional body functioning under royal mandate, not a political entity. He cited nine Privy Councilors' participation in disaster prevention meetings regarding the potential Super El Niño phenomenon as legitimate advisory work serving the public, not political interference. He also noted the council's role in monitoring royal projects including water management and sufficiency economy initiatives.

Sonthiya argued the proposal may violate a 2021 Constitutional Court ruling regarding actions that could damage the monarchy. He announced plans to file an additional complaint on May 28 against actress Rakchonok Sainok for Article 112 violations and will submit documents to the Appeals Court.

PHETCHABURI — A food delivery rider has been arrested after allegedly entering the bedroom of two teenage sisters in the middle of the night and sexually assaulting them in Cha-am district, according to the victims' family.

The incident allegedly took place at about 02:30 on May 19 at a home in Cha-am municipality, Phetchaburi province.

The father of the girls, identified as Siri Pongsap, 45, said his daughters were asleep when a man wearing the uniform of a delivery service worker allegedly entered their bedroom.

The older sister, 18, identified under the pseudonym "A", said she and her younger sister had gone to bed around midnight. More than two hours later, she awoke feeling someone touching her.

After realizing the person was not a family member, she screamed, causing the suspect to flee from the bedroom, she said.

The two sisters chased him outside the house, where the suspect allegedly attempted to escape on a white Honda Wave motorcycle.

The older sister said she kicked the motorcycle, causing it to fall, while their father, awakened by the screams, ran from another room and restrained the suspect until police arrived.

The father said the suspect claimed someone had sent him a message asking him to meet one of the girls at the house, an explanation the family did not believe.

Police later detained the man after the family filed a complaint at Cha-am Police Station.

The father said relatives of the suspect had attempted to negotiate with the family to avoid legal action, but he insisted on pursuing the case.

He added that his daughters had recently seen the suspect back at work delivering food on the same motorcycle allegedly used during the incident, leaving the family fearful for their safety.

"The girls are afraid and do not dare go out," he said, calling on authorities to pursue the case fully.

Police had not immediately released details of charges or the current legal status of the suspect.

JIUQUAN, China — On May 24, 2026, China launched three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Sunday night, beginning a mission expected to result in the country's first year-long human stay in orbit as Beijing advances plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030.

The Shenzhou-23 spacecraft lifted off at 23:08 Beijing time, or 15:08 GMT, aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency and Reuters.

The crew includes mission commander Zhu Yangzhu, pilot Zhang Zhiyuan and payload specialist Li Jiaying, also known in Cantonese as Lai Ka-ying. Reuters reported that Li, a former Hong Kong police officer, is the first astronaut from Hong Kong to take part in a Chinese space mission.

One of the three astronauts is expected to remain aboard Tiangong for about a year, setting a national record for China and allowing scientists to study the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body, including radiation exposure, bone-density loss and psychological stress. The astronaut selected for the extended stay will be determined later, depending on the mission's progress.

Since 2021, China has regularly launched three-person Shenzhou crews to Tiangong for missions lasting about six months. The Shenzhou-23 crew is expected to carry out more than 100 science and application projects involving space life science, aerospace medicine, materials science and microgravity physics.

The mission will also test China's first autonomous rapid rendezvous and docking procedure with Tiangong's core module, a capability considered important for future lunar operations and more complex orbital missions.

The launch comes as China and the United States continue expanding rival lunar exploration programs. China has said it aims to land astronauts on the moon before 2030 and plans to establish a permanent lunar research base with Russia by 2035. Beijing has been testing hardware linked to those ambitions, including the heavy-lift Long March-10 rocket, the Mengzhou spacecraft and the Lanyue lunar lander.

Meanwhile, NASA says its Artemis program is designed to return astronauts to the moon and establish a long-term lunar presence as preparation for future human missions to Mars. China has not yet carried out a crewed lunar landing, but it has achieved several major robotic milestones in recent years. In 2024, China became the first country to return samples from the far side of the moon, a mission widely viewed by space analysts as a demonstration of the country's growing deep-space capabilities.