A teacher was moved to action when she discovered three children aged 7-12 sitting rigidly with their backs turned to their quarreling parents. Teacher Suphawadee, known as Teacher Gook, 29, recounted the incident that occurred on May 15 at approximately 3:30 p.m. while she was returning from teaching at a school in Chaiyaphum province. She heard loud arguing at a nearby shop and initially thought it was joking, but when the shopkeeper mentioned such incidents happened regularly—sometimes with people knocking on the door for help between 4-5 p.m.—she realized it was serious. She grabbed her phone to record for protection and approached the scene, where she found the three children frozen in fear. Recognizing one child as a former student, she called out and the child came to her, eventually convincing all three to step outside away from the conflict.

Teacher Gook explained that she posted the video on social media because she wanted to prevent domestic violence from being normalized, noting that children absorb these behaviors and it becomes the foundation of their development. She emphasized that family institutions are crucial and that what children witness shapes who they become. She warned parents not to use violence in their homes, as today's children will become the nation's future leaders. After that day, she found the house closed and never saw the children at school again, hearing they may have moved to Bangkok with their mother.

Teeraphatt Prue Thong has revealed that his first senior call-up to the Thai national team is the fulfillment of his highest dream, but he views it as just the beginning of his journey. The footballer has performed impressively with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in Japan's J2 League, appearing in nine special season matches with one goal and four assists, helping his team secure second place in the zone. He has now been selected for Thailand's senior national team for the first time for June's FIFA international window, where Thailand will warm up against Kuwait and China.

The Thai national team star said: "I'm delighted to be selected for the senior national team because it's been my dream. I'm not sure how quickly this came, but I've worked hard to perform well. As for age, I don't think it matters—we just have to prove ourselves on the pitch."

"My expectations for this camp aren't high; I just want to give my all. If I get the chance, I have to make it count. Coming to Japan, I have seniors like Check Suvichuk Saraisat here with me, which makes adaptation much easier than going somewhere with no Thai people. Plus, Mew (Narusan Chumpali) is here as an interpreter, guiding me both on and off the pitch, taking care of everything. We talk constantly, which helps me feel relaxed and at home."

"I still think there are many areas I need to develop. I don't think I'm playing well enough yet, and after every match I review my performance to see where I went wrong. Everything feels like a dream right now—playing in Japan, being selected for the Thai national team. But seeing that we're still in the J2 League, I think this is just the beginning. I want to reach the J League. My hunger is still completely there. My main focus is playing football."

"I want to thank all the fans for supporting me, and all Thais living in Japan. Thank you for cheering me on, and please give me your support."

Thailand's warm-up matches during June's FIFA international window consist of two matches: June 5 at 7:30 PM against Kuwait (ranked 134th globally) at True Bli Stadium, with tickets available at https://bit.ly/3R8o5bn, and June 9 against China at Huanglong Sports Center, broadcast on Channel 32.

Police raid and arrest a fuel truck driver caught red-handed siphoning company diesel into gallon containers for resale at discounted prices. Officers are expanding the investigation to identify additional network members involved in the scheme.

May 19, 2025 — Lt. Col. Natthai Mongput, commander of Region 4's Fuel Crime Prevention Unit, led a coordinated raid with Region 4 officers and Ban Pai Police to apprehend a fuel truck driver and his accomplices while transferring diesel in a secluded forest area behind a highway rest stop in Khon Kaen province.

When police arrived and identified themselves, the three suspects—caught mid-transfer with hoses running from the truck to gallons—were startled. The suspects are Chinnarat ("Kan"), 38, a fuel truck driver; Bunlam ("Sek"), 38, a truck driver employed by a fuel buyer; and Suriyan, 39, an employee of the buyer. Police discovered 6 containers of transferred diesel (approximately 108 liters), 23 empty containers, the fuel truck, a pickup truck, a motorcycle with sidecar, mobile phones, and cash at the scene.

During initial questioning, the truck driver confessed to arranging diesel sales via phone with a middleman at 500 baht per 18-liter gallon. The middleman sent two associates with containers and a truck to collect the fuel, with plans to pay in cash later. The driver admitted to stealing fuel from this location twice before, making this the third occasion. The other two suspects initially denied involvement but later confessed to following the middleman's orders to assist with the transfer, stating they intended to use the diesel to refuel the buyer's commercial trucks.

Lt. Col. Natthai Mongput revealed that a prominent fuel transport company in Mukdahan province had noticed suspicious behavior and financial discrepancies with the truck driver. After close monitoring confirmed the driver was siphoning and reselling company fuel without authorization, the company alerted the Fuel Crime Prevention Unit and Special Operations Division, leading to today's raid. Police have filed charges and are expanding the investigation to identify the middleman and other buyers in the network.

The AFC has announced the AFC Club Competitions Ranking for the 2025/26 season, which will determine quota allocations for the 2027/28 Asian Football Confederation Champions League. Thailand has maintained its third-place ranking in the East Asia zone and ranks first in Southeast Asia, partly due to stellar performances by Buriram United (qualified for AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals), True Bangkok United (AFC Champions League Two finalists), Ratchaburi FC (AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals), and BG Pathum United in the previous season. This ranking will directly impact Thailand's slot allocation for the 2027-28 AFC Champions League competition. The AFC has confirmed that for the 2027-28 season, Thailand will be granted a total of four spots in Asian club football competitions: three spots in the AFC Champions League Elite league stage and one spot in the AFC Champions League 2 group stage. The AFC previously restructured its competitions, expanding the AFC Champions League Elite from 24 to 32 participating clubs and redistributing quotas among member nations. The restructured format also includes the AFC Challenge League as a qualifying pathway to the AFC Champions League 2.

BANGKOK — The Thai government may withdraw from purchasing broadcasting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup because the asking price is too steep to justify to the public, government minister Supamas Isarabhakdi announced Tuesday. The tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Supamas said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin wanted Thai citizens to have access to watch the tournament. Last week, the Cabinet instructed the Public Relations Department to explore funding options with state agencies, private companies, and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, which had supported previous World Cup broadcasts.

However, circumstances have shifted since the last tournament. Regional instability in the Middle East and unfavorable match scheduling are expected to erode advertising revenue and commercial opportunities, particularly for restaurants and businesses that depend on live event screenings.

When asked about Thailand's quoted price, Supamas said the exact figure cannot be disclosed due to FIFA's non-disclosure agreements. However, she indicated the proposed amount was difficult to defend publicly.

Supamas noted that Thailand, with nearly 70 million people, has been quoted a higher total price than countries with populations approaching 1.5 billion. On a per-capita basis, Thailand faces charges 10 to 20 times higher than some other nations.

The government recognizes Thailand's economic challenges and prioritizes public welfare, Supamas explained. The licensing fee is too expensive, and unlike four years ago, no private sponsors have committed financial support this time.

Match schedules are less appealing to advertisers, making commercial sales more difficult. In the previous World Cup cycle, both the broadcasting regulator and private-sector sponsors contributed funding. Currently, no major corporate partners have agreed to participate.

Regarding alternatives, Supamas said officials are exploring FIFA's reported offer of pay-per-view streaming or limited highlight packages of five to 10 minutes, though specifics remain uncertain.

Asked if the public should abandon hopes of free television coverage, Supamas said while time is limited, the government remains open to private companies that might see the project as a business opportunity.

Summary of the latest Lao government lottery draw, officially known as Lao Phatthana Lottery, under the supervision of Laos's Ministry of Finance for May 19, 2569. Complete prize results include 6-digit prize, 5-digit prize, 4-digit last number prize, 3-digit last number prize, and 2-digit last number prize. Prize payout rates are calculated based on purchase amount in Kip: 4 digits receive 6,000 times the stake (example: 1,000 Kip purchase yields 6,000,000 Kip), 3 digits receive 500 times (1,000 Kip yields 500,000 Kip), and 2 digits receive 60 times (1,000 Kip yields 60,000 Kip). The Lao Lottery, officially called Lao Phatthana Lottery, is operated by the Lao Development Lottery State Enterprise under oversight of Laos's Ministry of Finance and is the legally recognized government lottery of Laos. Draw schedule: Monday through Friday, with the 5/45 Phatthana Lottery drawing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Live broadcast begins at 8:00 PM Thailand time on the Lao National Radio Station and Lao National Television Channel 1 (LNTV). The lottery system draws one 6-digit prize that can be separated into multiple prize categories based on regional preference, with the 4-digit last number being most popular. Additional draws include the Dream Book Lottery (4/40) and Animal Name Numbers, which are unique features of Lao lottery gambling.