Police

Two Siblings Escape Raging Fire, Initially Thought It Was a Dream Before Realizing the Horror and Suffering Burns

Two siblings escaped a raging house fire in Tak Province on May 26, initially believing the flames were a dream before fleeing through the blaze with burns to their bodies. Firefighters contained the fire within 30 minutes, but two homes we

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The line between a nightmare and death is razor thin. Two siblings jolted awake as flames crept dangerously close. Exhausted from work and deep in sleep, they felt unusual heat and woke to see fire—at first disbelieving their eyes before fleeing through the blaze together. Both were burned in the escape.

At 6 p.m. on May 26, 2569, Lieutenant Colonel Rung Daodungsuk, superintendent of Mae Sot Police Station in Tak Province, received reports of a fire destroying multiple residential buildings in the Baan Huai Kahloke community, Moo 4, Tambon Mae Pa, Amphoe Mae Sot, Tak Province. Four fire trucks from Mae Sot Municipality and Mae Pa Subdistrict Administration were immediately dispatched to contain the fire, accompanied by district administrative officials.

The incident occurred in a densely populated residential area close to the Thai-Myanmar border. Both Thai citizens and numerous Myanmar laborers were startled and gathered in the streets to witness the disaster. The origin building was a single-story rental home constructed of old teak wood, completely engulfed in flames. The fire rapidly spread to neighboring houses due to strong winds.

Firefighters immediately mobilized water cannons and spent approximately 30 minutes bringing the blaze under control. Initial reports indicated two homes were destroyed. Officers found Miw, age 35, the tenant of the origin building, sitting by the roadside in tears with burns covering his face and body in multiple places. His older brother, Nai, age 40, also sustained burn injuries. Emergency responders administered first aid before transporting both men to Mae Sot Hospital, where their conditions were reported as stable.

According to questioning, Miw explained that he and his brother had just finished their daily work and fell into a deep sleep from exhaustion. Shortly after, he felt unusual heat and noticed fire in the kitchen. Initially, he thought it was a dream, but upon regaining full consciousness, he realized the fire was real and spreading rapidly into his bedroom. He quickly woke his brother, and they fled through the flames without managing to save any belongings. Police will investigate the actual cause of the fire before proceeding further.

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Mystery Death: 30-Year-Old Foreign Man Found Dead Near Cannabis in Phuket Rental Home

A 30-year-old Turkish man was found dead in a Phuket rental home on May 26, with cannabis and drug paraphernalia nearby; the cause of death remains under investigation pending autopsy results.

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On May 26, 2025, Phuket's Kamala Police Station received a report of a foreign national found dead in a rental house in Kamala subdistrict, Kathu district. Officers discovered the body of 30-year-old Turkish national Cumhur Berkay Bas on the third floor bedroom near the door. The body showed no signs of injury or violence, though there was discharge around the face and vomit in the toilet.

According to initial investigation, 27-year-old Turkish friend Emre Erdil, who discovered the body, stated that around 3 a.m. the deceased was still alive, complaining of cough, vomiting, and back pain. Erdil said the victim regularly used cannabis to manage these symptoms, often combined with medication. On the night in question, the deceased consumed cannabis before they separated to sleep in different rooms.

When Erdil woke around 3 p.m., he found his friend dead and immediately contacted authorities. Police found cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and traces of use in the room, but detected no signs of break-in, theft, or struggle.

Authorities conducted an autopsy with forensic doctors from Vachira Phuket Hospital. The body has been transferred to Patong Hospital for preservation pending legal procedures and investigation into the actual cause of death. Police are coordinating with the Turkish embassy to notify relatives and arrange religious funeral rites.

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Community

VALORANT Wins The Most Popular Ongoing PC Game Award from AIS Esports

VALORANT won Thailand's Most Popular Ongoing PC Game award at the AIS Gaming Awards 2026, with professional player Primmie also claiming Best FPS Player, underscoring the game's dominant position in Thailand's competitive gaming scene.

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Riot Games Thailand and VALORANT have claimed the 'The Most Popular Ongoing PC Game' award at the Thailand Social AIS Gaming Awards 2026, building on their previous year's success and solidifying VALORANT's status as one of Thailand's most-loved PC games on social media. The award reflects the unwavering support and strength of the Thai VALORANT community.

The Thailand Social AIS Gaming Awards 2026, organized by AIS in partnership with Wisesight, a social media analytics provider, recognizes brands, content creators, esports athletes, and key figures who have made outstanding contributions to Thailand's gaming and esports industries through their exceptional social media presence. The judging criteria, known as 'Social Metric for AIS Gaming by Wisesight,' combined Brand Social Metrics and Creator Social Metrics to evaluate gaming and esports performance across Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok throughout 2025.

Beyond the game's success, this year marks another milestone for Thailand's VALORANT community, as Primmie, a professional VALORANT player from Full Sense, won 'The Most Popular First Person Shooting Game Player,' reflecting his prominence as both a competitive player and a beloved figure among Thai gaming fans on social media.

Another highlight of the event was the appearance of HEART from the band BUS because of you i shine, who not only attended as an idol but also claimed the 'The Most Popular Male Game Celebrity' award. HEART is known as a dedicated VALORANT fan and has worked officially with Riot Games during the past year. His award win signals growing momentum for Thailand's VALORANT community.

The fact that both VALORANT and a professional player from a Thai team won major awards in the same year demonstrates the game's strong growth trajectory in Thailand across gaming, competitive play, and community dimensions.

Nophapat Boonratanwech, Market Community Lead for Thailand, stated: 'We are deeply honored and delighted that VALORANT has received The Most Popular Ongoing PC Game award once again this year. This award is particularly meaningful as it reflects the strength of Thailand's VALORANT community, which remains united, passionate, and continuously supportive. We are also incredibly proud to see Primmie from Full Sense win The Most Popular First Person Shooting Game Player award, demonstrating that the game, its players, and VALORANT's entire ecosystem in Thailand are growing strongly together. We extend our gratitude to all players, creators, fans, and community members who are essential to this journey, and we are committed to delivering the best experiences, events, and content as we continue to grow together.'

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Autopsy Results Released for "Mua" Wild Elephant in Chanthaburi: Electrocution Confirmed, Shotgun Pellets Also Found Embedded in Skin

A 30-year-old wild elephant found dead in Chanthaburi was electrocuted by high-voltage fencing, with autopsy results also revealing shotgun pellets embedded in its skin, prompting authorities to accelerate investigation into the human-wildl

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Autopsy Results Released for "Mua" Wild Elephant in Chanthaburi: Electrocution Confirmed, Shotgun Pellets Also Found Embedded in Skin. Officials Accelerate Investigation.

May 26, 2026 — The latest development in the mysterious death case of "Phlai Kor Gaew" or "Mua," a 30-year-old male wild elephant found dead along a fruit plantation pond in Khlong Phlu subdistrict, Khao Khichakut district, Chanthaburi province. Recently, a team of veterinarians from the Sriracha Forensic Unit (Region 2) released forensic autopsy results following a thorough examination of the carcass.

Burn marks and tissue death were discovered on the forehead and trunk, caused by a high-voltage electrical short circuit that occurred approximately 3-4 days before discovery. It is believed the elephant may have accidentally made contact with electrical wires or fence lines that local residents had installed in the area.

Beyond the electrocution as the primary cause of death, the veterinary team also detected three shotgun pellets embedded in the elephant's skin across its body. Although these injuries were not the direct cause of death, they serve as critical evidence pointing to the escalating brutality of human-elephant conflict in the region's farming areas.

Chawinart Pinkaew, head of Khao Khichakut National Park, revealed that after recovering the elephant carcass and removing both tusks for preservation according to forestry department regulations, he ordered staff to bury the remains following scientific procedures to prevent disease spread. Authorities are coordinating with police and local administration to conduct another comprehensive investigation at the scene to locate evidence and prosecute those responsible for installing the electrical fence and shooting the elephant.

This incident highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict crisis in Chanthaburi, which has evolved beyond mere displacement into a battleground where weapons and electrified fences determine the fate of wildlife. As fruit farmers face devastating crop damage from wild elephants, if the government fails to implement sustainable structural solutions to this problem, more tragic deaths of wildlife at human hands may continue indefinitely.

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Urgent: Flash Floods Inundate School in Mae Sariang, Officials Prepare Evacuation if Situation Worsens

Flash floods from the Mae Ngae River have inundated a school in Mae Sariang District, Mae Hong Son Province, with authorities preparing evacuation procedures if water levels continue rising.

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Flash floods from the Mae Ngae River have inundated Ban Pho So School in Sao Hin Subdistrict, Mae Sariang District in Mae Hong Son Province. District Officer Worasak Pantong received reports from local leaders that the floodwaters have overflowed riverbanks and reached the male student dormitory area of the school. Water levels continue to rise above normal, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely around the clock, especially at Bailey Bridge, which faces structural risk if debris or obstructions accumulate. The district officer has instructed all departments to prepare emergency assistance and evacuation procedures should conditions deteriorate further, urging residents in danger zones to stay informed through official announcements and warnings.

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Couple Arrested with AK47s and Over 7,000 Rounds of Ammunition Destined for Customers; Weapons Smuggled from Cambodia

A married couple was arrested in Ubon Ratchathani with five AK47 rifles and over 7,000 rounds of ammunition smuggled from Cambodia for distribution to customers in northern Thailand.

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On May 26, Deputy Commander Burapat Buribukkdi of the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Police (Security Division), along with Deputy Commander Sanit Chaisathit and Police Major Weeraphun Naksuk of the Decha Udom Police Station, announced the arrest of Surachet, 46, and Supansa, 39, a married couple accused of operating an international arms trafficking network. Police seized five AK47 rifles, five ammunition magazines, and 7,118 rounds of various ammunition including 6,450 rounds of 7.62mm bullets, 168 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, and 500 M60 machine gun rounds during their arrest in Decha Udom District, Ubon Ratchathani Province.

Surachet confessed that all weapons belonged to Withaya, who resides in a neighboring country and was a former cellmate at Rayong Prison. After his release in December of the previous year, Withaya hired Surachet for 15,000-20,000 baht per trip to collect weapons from an unidentified man at a gas station in Prasat District, Surin Province, then forward them to destinations in Chiang Mai and Lampang provinces using private transport companies. This was the third smuggling operation before their arrest.

Military sources in the area revealed that this weapons shipment was illegally imported from Cambodia with the intent to sell to ethnic minority groups in northern Thailand or to weapons collector enthusiasts.

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Dangerous Dump Truck with Raised Bed Nearly Hits Overpass on Vibhavadi Road; Driver Faces 6 Charges

A dump truck with its bed raised nearly hit an overpass on Vibhavadi Road near Army Headquarters on May 10; police charged the driver with six violations including reckless driving and operating an unsafe vehicle after a TikTok video prompt

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On May 26, police concluded their investigation into a dangerous incident that occurred on May 10 when a ten-wheeled dump truck with its raised bed nearly struck an overpass on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road near Army Headquarters. The incident was brought to police attention after a TikTok user posted the video, prompting Lieutenant Phuchchong Mautung from the Vibhavadi Rangsit Traffic Control Center to investigate. CCTV footage revealed the truck had loaded soil from Vibhavadi Soi 64 and was transporting it to an area beneath the expressway opposite Army Recreation Club. After identifying the driver, police summoned him to face charges on May 25. The driver received six charges: (1) operating an unsafe or improperly equipped vehicle, (2) transporting goods without paying tax, (3) missing license plates and tax markings, (4) reckless driving, (5) improper lane positioning while driving slowly, and (6) operating a vehicle with incomplete equipment or parts. The total fine imposed was 4,800 baht. Police thanked the public for reporting the incident and reminded truck operators and drivers to regularly maintain their vehicles to prevent accidents.

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Wild Elephant Carcass Found in Khao Yai Forest—Tusks Missing, Director Orders Investigation

Wildlife officials investigating the death of a wild elephant found in Khao Yai National Park with missing tusks; veterinarians suspect the animal died from illness and infection rather than poaching.

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On May 26, Arthapol Charoenchantsaña, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, ordered special operations teams and wildlife conservation officials to investigate multiple wild elephant deaths reported across three provinces: Nakhon Nayok, Chanthaburi, and Kanchanaburi. Today, Chaiyya Huayhoengthong, director of Khao Yai National Park, along with Sukhee Boonsrang, director of the wildlife conservation office, and department officials descended on the Khao Khaew forest area in Sarika Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Nayok, to examine the elephant carcass following orders from the parks director.

The elephant remains were discovered by patrol unit 13 officers during a routine patrol. Only skeletal remains were found, with the elephant estimated to have died 1-3 months ago. Upon inspection, both tusks were found missing from the skull, prompting authorities to notify the National Parks Department. Officials subsequently arrived with police from Mueang Nakhon Nayok Police Station to investigate and collect evidence.

Ballistic testing was performed on the carcass but revealed no suspicious objects. According to veterinary assessment, the elephant may have died from illness. Veterinarians noted cracks and deterioration at the tusk bases, suggesting the elephant may have fought with other elephants, sustained wounds, developed infections, and subsequently died from complications.

The carcass location is within Khao Yai National Park, accessible via Khlong Maduea Road in Sarika Subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Nayok, followed by approximately 2 kilometers on foot through forest and streams. After detailed examination, officials applied lime powder to the skeleton to disinfect and kill bacteria and fungi before cremating it according to departmental protocols.

Meanwhile, National Parks Department officials have issued a public appeal to anyone who removed the tusks, urging them to contact and return them. Those unwilling to return them in person are invited to simply leave the tusks at a designated location and provide coordinates for retrieval.

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Football Fans on Edge: Inter Miami Reveals Statement on Lionel Messi's Injury

Inter Miami says Lionel Messi's substitution during a May 24 match was due to left thigh muscle fatigue, not a serious injury, though his return timeline remains uncertain ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer club, has released a statement about superstar Lionel Messi's injury, characterizing it as only a leg muscle fatigue issue. Messi was substituted out in the 77th minute during Inter Miami's home victory over Philadelphia Union on May 24, prompting concerns among fans about whether it could affect his fitness ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The club's statement indicated that "additional medical examination results suggest left thigh muscle fatigue combined with overuse of the muscle. His return to play timeline depends on recovery progress and muscle function going forward." While Argentina has not yet finalized its 26-player squad roster, Messi is expected to remain on the team barring any complications. Argentina shares Group C at this World Cup with Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.

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Well-wishes Pour In for Rangsit Mookata Restaurant After Empty Night with Zero Customers

A Rangsit mookata restaurant faced a devastating night with zero customers on May 25, prompting the owner to share the struggle on social media and sparking an outpouring of support from the community and fellow business owners battling sim

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May 26 – This year has forced business owners to rapidly adapt for survival amid a struggling economy, particularly hitting the food service industry hard, with many closing shop while others are determined to push through in hopes things will improve. Recently, the Facebook page for Thang Ngoen-Mookata in Rangsit Klong Neung posted photos from the night of May 25, with a caption stating: "This is real, not content. Today was the toughest day since we opened. If it stays this quiet, we might as well close and take our staff on a 10-20 day vacation instead (bitter laugh)." The owner later added: "Honestly, I thought only I was stressed when we had zero customers last night. But when I looked at the camera footage, my staff were just as worried and anxious. I saw them standing outside, looking left and right down the street. (Usually when we're busy, they tell me they love these crazy rushes.) But that's business – there are good days and slow days. We've just never experienced this before. My staff and I are confused, but I believe things will get better. I'm working on solutions." The post received an outpouring of encouragement from supporters wishing the restaurant through this tough period, while other restaurant owners commented that their businesses have been equally quiet.

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Curry vendor deeply troubled by someone placing baht coins on her truck almost daily for nearly 2 years

A curry vendor in Southern Thailand has been troubled by someone repeatedly placing baht coins on her truck nearly daily for almost two years, which she believes is causing her sales to decline. The mysterious practice has sparked online sp

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A curry vendor is troubled by someone placing baht coins on her truck almost daily for nearly 2 years, and she believes it's affecting her sales. On May 26, TikToker @maenan85, a curry vendor, posted about the mysterious situation after finding baht coins left on her truck approximately 4-5 times per week for almost two years. She noted that coins appear on various spots—the rear bumper, truck edges, windows, fog lights, and wheels—and questioned what this practice means, as it seems to be impacting her business.

In her follow-up video, she explained her suspicion: the coins are always baht only, never other denominations. Initially, she thought it might be customers dropping coins from their pockets since she lives near a market, but she became concerned when people seemed to deliberately place them on her vehicle. After TikTok friends offered various explanations, she noticed the coins stopped appearing for a while, though she plans to monitor whether they return, especially on market day.

The post generated significant comments from viewers. When one person warned that such a practice could prevent business and keep customers away, the vendor replied, "That's exactly what's happening—my curry doesn't sell out some days. What should I do?" Many internet users then offered suggestions and remedies to address what some believe could be a curse or hex.

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