Anxious and sleepless, residents are glued to their phones waiting to register for Thai Helps Thai Plus, revealing their desperation not to miss the opportunity, even if it means forgoing sleep. On May 24, 2569, reporters documented the atmosphere across Buriram Province as residents prepared to register for 'Thai Helps Thai Plus' from midnight onward, with households throughout the province staying awake all night, terrified of missing the government's target of 30 million registrants.

Sassathon, 47, from Thlung Lek subdistrict in Muang district, Buriram Province, said that after learning registration would open at 6:00 AM on May 25, 2569, she felt both excited and anxious about potentially failing to register, knowing masses of people would be signing up. She was determined to stay awake to be among the first to register for the program.

Many acknowledge that registration will attract huge numbers because everyone hopes to reduce their household expenses. After learning about it online, they didn't want to miss the chance, so they're willing to skip sleep from 6:00 PM onwards to secure an early spot when registration opens.

Many are eager to cut household costs. They've worked hard and normally return home to sleep early every day, but tonight they're willing to make an exception—staying awake—because they're terrified of missing the registration deadline. For them, missing out means losing an additional 60 percent of their living expenses. As ordinary citizens, some are calling on the government to consider whether such programs could be structured in ways that don't leave people in such anxious situations, arguing that the difference between poverty and stability holds real meaning for struggling families.

Two 12-year-old boys drowned in a community pool after slipping into deep water. Residents retrieved their bodies and attempted CPR, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

At 19:30 on May 24, 2569, Lieutenant Nanthawut Vichcharaphot, Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Non Sung Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, received a report of two boys drowning at Gavaen Pool in Bing Subdistrict, Non Sung District. He reported the incident to Colonel Sitthipol Timsungnoen, the station commander, and coordinated with medical personnel and rescue units from Non Sung Hospital and Rescue Unit 31.

Upon arrival, authorities found two 12-year-old boys deceased. Their families and nearby residents were in distress.

According to the investigation, the two boys had come to play in the water together when they slipped and fell into the deep section. Both were unable to swim, and they disappeared before their friends and nearby residents. Good Samaritans immediately attempted to search for and retrieve their bodies from the water, providing first aid and performing CPR to try to save their lives, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Both boys died.

Authorities transported the bodies to the hospital and conducted a legal investigation before releasing them to their families for religious funeral rites.

Liverpool, featuring Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah in their final appearances, drew 1-1 at home against Brentford to finish the season in fifth place and secure a UEFA Champions League spot for next season. The English Premier League match on May 24 was the season's final day, with Liverpool hosting Brentford at Anfield. Liverpool started Robertson and Salah, who was making his last official appearance alongside goalkeeper Alisson Becker following his recovery from injury. Brentford fielded Jordan Henderson, Danko Oettara, and Igor Tiago. Curtis Jones scored in the 58th minute with an assist from Mohamed Salah, while Kevin Shade added another goal in the 63rd minute. Salah played for 73 minutes in this match, and Robertson also featured. The result allowed Liverpool to secure their Champions League qualification.

Narcotics Unit 327 pursued a pickup truck carrying 1.1 million methamphetamine tablets as the driver fled, lost control on a road, jumped from the vehicle while firing at officers to escape, and ultimately died in a crash in the rice field.

At 3 p.m. on May 24, 2025, Deputy Commander Chawlit Khamtue and Commander Thanawat Tipwari of Unit 327 reported an armed drug trafficking incident to Mae Chai Police Station in Chiang Rai. Officers engaged in a firefight with a suspect in the Ban Mae Khi area of Mae Chai District, Chiang Rai Province.

At the scene, police found the body of 25-year-old Ako, an unregistered person residing in Phong Pha Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province, lying face down. A .38-caliber handgun was found nearby. An Isuzu pickup truck was parked with six sacks of methamphetamine in the truck bed, totaling 1,130,000 tablets.

Investigation revealed that Unit 327 had intelligence about a large drug shipment entering their jurisdiction. Officers tracked a suspicious Isuzu pickup truck in Pa Sang Subdistrict, Mae Chai District. When the suspect realized he was being followed, he accelerated and fled to a rice field where the vehicle crashed off the road. The driver jumped out, fired at officers to create an escape route, prompting officers to return fire in self-defense. The suspect was struck and killed.

Officers transported the body to a hospital and initiated legal proceedings while continuing to pursue other members of the drug trafficking network.

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has broken the Premier League record for most assists in a single season with 21 assists. Previously, Fernandes equaled the single-season assists record held by former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry (2002-03) and former Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20), both with 20 assists. On May 24, the 31-year-old midfielder successfully broke the league's assists record with 21 assists after providing a pass to Patrick Dorgu for Brighton's opening goal in their 1-0 victory. Fernandes has also been voted the Premier League Player of the Season for the 2025-26 campaign.

On May 24, 2569, Nattapong Rueangpanya, leader of the Pracharaj Party, accompanied prospective Pattaya City Mayor Itthiwat Wattanasastrasathan, along with Yodchai Peungphon, a Pracharaj Party representative from Chonburi District 9, and candidates for 24 city council positions in District 4. The team conducted a lively campaign at Keha Thep Prasit Market in Chonburi Province, meeting with merchants and business owners. The atmosphere was bustling as the candidates greeted residents, introduced themselves, and listened to concerns regarding economic and tourism issues. Merchants and citizens showed keen interest and requested photographs with the candidates.

Nattapong stated that the party enters this election with complete confidence, as Pattaya residents have supported the Pracharaj Party since the Anakhot Mai and Kok Klai era, repeatedly electing party representatives to serve in the national parliament. He emphasized that Itthiwat is from the salt farm area, possesses strong business management skills, has experience working in the Pattaya City Council, and genuinely understands the challenges facing residents.

Key policies include securing clean water supply for Koh Larn by exploring options such as extending pipelines from the mainland, which would reduce costs and improve accessibility compared to the current desalination method. Additional initiatives include policies specifically designed for night shift workers and plans to develop 24-hour childcare centers.

Regarding security, Itthiwat emphasized that public safety is a priority, particularly tourist safety, with plans to increase beach patrols to enhance protection for visitors during emergency situations.