On May 22, 2569, Col. Natthasak Chaowanat, commander of the investigation team, led a joint operation involving officers from multiple divisions including the Traffic Police, the Cyber Crime Police, the Technology Crime Division, and investigators from Ban Du Police Station. They arrested 24-year-old Sarram (surname withheld), who was wanted under arrest warrant No. 329/2569 from Chiang Rai Provincial Court issued on April 24, 2569. He faces charges of committing indecent acts against a person over 15 years old using force and breaking into a residence at night.

The arrest occurred at a rental house in Moo 15, Yang Hom Subdistrict, Khun Tan District, Chiang Rai Province, after police learned the suspect was hiding in the area. When officers arrived and identified him matching the warrant, they presented it and took him into custody. The suspect admitted to being the person named in the warrant and had no prior arrests in this case. He was transferred to Ban Du Police Station for legal proceedings.

The case stems from an incident on July 31, 2568, when an 18-year-old female victim reported to police that while resting in her dormitory room in Ban Du Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, a man hid behind her room before forcing his way in and attempting sexual assault. She fought back and escaped to seek help from other residents, while the suspect fled into the darkness.

Investigators reviewed CCTV footage and conducted field work, identifying a suspect living in the same dormitory who hastily moved belongings out after the incident. Upon obtaining a court warrant and examining the suspect's phone, officers discovered numerous photos and videos of the victim. The suspect confessed to secretly following and photographing her for an extended period before deciding to break into her room that night.

Investigators are continuing to examine additional data on the phone and investigating whether other victims may be involved, with further legal action to follow.

One Championship's The Inner Circle event took place at Lumpinee Stadium on May 22, featuring a compelling matchup between 23-year-old Chinese fighter Liu Mengyang and 26-year-old Venezuelan boxer Gabriel Pereira, who stepped in as a replacement for injured Superbon from Superbon Training Camp. The featherweight kickboxing bout went the full three rounds, with judges awarding Liu Mengyang a unanimous decision victory over Pereira. In other results from the card, Viet Anh Do secured a TKO victory over Kim Kyung Jung at 2:17 of the second round, Vero won by unanimous decision against Kana, and Freddy Hackett defeated Younis Annan by unanimous decision.

Phra Samut Chedi Police have issued a statement following the Department of Provincial Administration's raid on a major gambling den at Chalem Vong Hotel. The operation, which had only been running for approximately three days, was previously unknown to police. The raid, conducted in coordination with provincial administrative officials, took place on May 21, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of the closed hotel located in Suk Sawat 80 Soi, Pak Khlong Bang Plakod, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province.

Operating as a full-scale underground gambling den, the operation was handling over 43 million baht in daily circulation. Officers discovered 63 gamblers and seven operators engaged in illegal wagering games using dice. Gambling chips valued at more than 8 million baht were seized, along with a large quantity of firearms and knives collected as evidence. All suspects have been handed over to investigators for legal proceedings.

Police note that public complaints prompted the initial investigation. The coordination between Phra Samut Chedi Police and provincial administration officials resulted in the successful raid. Authorities plan to expand the investigation to identify additional perpetrators involved in the illegal operation. Phra Samut Chedi Police remain committed to preventing and suppressing unauthorized gambling activities within their jurisdiction.

At the ONE The Inner Circle event on May 22 from Lumpinee Stadium, an intriguing matchup between two fighting families saw 18-year-old Franco-Thai boxer Yunis Aanan face off against 21-year-old British fighter Freddy Hackett in a strawweight division (115-125 lbs) muay thai rules bout. Across all three rounds, Freddy Hackett appeared to land his strikes more effectively and accurately, while Yunis seemed tentative with his offense. Despite a strong push in the final round, Yunis could not make up enough ground. After three rounds, the judges awarded Freddy Hackett a unanimous decision victory. In other bouts, Viet Anh Do defeated Kim Kyung Joong by TKO at 2:17 of the second round, and Vero defeated Kana by unanimous decision.

May 22, 2026 – Naphak Pengsuk, prospective candidate for Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly in Lat Phrao district representing the Thai Phakdin Party, posted a message on Facebook announcing his withdrawal from the election race.

In his statement, he explained: "I am announcing my decision to withdraw as a candidate for Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly in Lat Phrao district on behalf of the Thai Phakdin Party due to health issues that require serious treatment and rehabilitation at this time.

Many people may know that I experienced a severe accident several years ago that required knee surgery. Throughout the years since then, I have continuously worked to care for and rehabilitate my body in order to work and live normally. However, recently my old injury has become severely inflamed again and has begun to clearly affect my daily life.

After consulting with my doctor and careful consideration, I have decided that treatment and physical rehabilitation are now essential. I believe that serving the public should be done with full capacity, and since my body is not yet ready, this decision is something I must responsibly communicate to the people of this district.

I apologize to everyone who cannot run in this election, and I thank you for all your trust, support, and opportunities you have given me. Although I am withdrawing from this election, I remain a member of the Thai Phakdin Party and continue to believe in the ideals and work approaches we have built together. I am ready to fully support the work of the Thai Phakdin Party and the party's replacement candidate for Bangkok Metropolitan Assembly in Lat Phrao district. Thank you from the heart."

On May 22, a Facebook user with the account name Bnkx.7 posted a video warning about scammers impersonating customers. The post read: "Warning about scammers—they're getting really clever now, posing as customers requesting rides through the app, then sending QR codes to scan. Please be careful everyone."

The reporter spoke with 25-year-old Chalemsai (surname withheld), known as Bank, the ride-hailing driver and author of the post. Bank recounted that on May 17 around 3 a.m., he picked up a passenger in the Thonglor area to drop off in Samut Prakan. He then received a call from what turned out to be a scammer posing as a customer who had hailed him through the app. The scammer claimed it wasn't a passenger pickup—just a request to collect documents from a hospital and deliver them to Samut Prakan, a 32-kilometer distance. The scammer offered 1,000 baht for the round trip, though the app showed only 338 baht. The scammer also requested to add Bank on LINE, claiming he would send job details through the messaging app.

Bank initially said the job could be sent through the app, but the scammer insisted on using LINE, claiming it was hospital documentation. Bank wasn't suspicious at that point and shared his LINE contact. When Bank asked about payment, the scammer said he would pay through LINE. Not yet alarmed, Bank drove to the location the scammer had marked. Halfway there, the scammer called again, told him to stop, and said he'd sent the job through LINE. When Bank checked, he found a QR code. Unsure what it was, the scammer asked him to scan it. That's when Bank became suspicious. When the scammer asked what bank Bank used and insisted he scan the QR code, Bank realized the danger and hung up.

The scammer called back again. Bank pretended he had scanned the code, and the scammer claimed the money had been deposited. Bank said it hadn't arrived, so the scammer asked if he'd confirmed the transaction or entered an OTP code. Hearing this, Bank immediately hung up again. Shortly after, the order was canceled.

Bank said he never imagined scammers would operate this way—hailing drivers through the app and deceiving them with smooth talk until they become victims. Comments on the post revealed that taxi drivers have been targeted by this same scam frequently. Bank reflected that if he'd fallen for it that day, he would have been stressed and lost all his account funds, which would be terrifying for someone less cautious.

Bank's final message to other ride-hailing drivers: Be careful when working late night or making deliveries. Check carefully if a customer asks you to scan a QR code or access a banking app before handing over your phone—that's definitely a scammer.