At 17:00 on May 24, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast warning that Thailand will continue to experience thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas of the southern region due to a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public is urged to be cautious of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water.

Wave conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are moderate, with the upper Andaman Sea expecting waves around 2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves of 1-2 meters. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves exceeding 2 meters. Boaters in these areas should exercise caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm zones.

Northern Region: 60% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 24-27°C, high 34-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Northeastern Region: 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 24-27°C, high 35-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Central Region: 40% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram. Low 24-26°C, high 35-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Eastern Region: 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 24-28°C, high 33-37°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas, mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Low 23-26°C, high 34-36°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves around 1 meter nearshore, 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones.

Southern Region (West Coast): 70% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Low 23-25°C, high 31-34°C. From Phang Nga northward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms. From Phuket southward: southwest winds 15-35 km/h, waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms.

Bangkok and Vicinity: 40% chance of thunderstorms, mainly between afternoon and evening. Low 26-28°C, high 34-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Sa Vanisa shares her personal experience with heavy partying every night, obsessive weight loss, and ultimately ending up hospitalized with a perforated stomach. She deserves recognition as another strong woman of the nation. Many already know that Sa Vanisa raises her son "Say Day," who has autism. So how old is Say Day now? Say Day: I'm 20 now and studying at Sripat University, in my second year. Sa: He's had his heart set on becoming a programmer since childhood, and he's never wavered from that goal. Say Day: I've been around games my whole life, and I want to create my own games. Most of what I create now is what the university assigns me to do—mostly games that require fast mouse clicking or action games. What's your parenting approach like? Sa: Every parent's approach is different, depending on their family background. I didn't come from Say Day's generation, but from my mother's era, which was very strict. But I didn't raise my son the same way I was raised. When it comes to Say Day, I worry a lot. The transition from high school to university is a big change—new environment, new friend groups, and he has to adapt. In high school, Say Day had maybe one real friend he could really talk to. University society is completely different from high school. At university, he has to take care of himself, do group projects, talk with classmates. I worried whether his friends would understand him. I just prayed they would. Say Day: I might not have many friends—maybe five or six—but when I came to university, I didn't have to adapt that hard. It's not all familiar, but when I meet people, I start to understand them. Sa: Now his grandmother takes him to the BTS station, and he takes the train to school. At first I was worried because I used to teach him and go with him on the train. Say Day: I come home on time. If I don't have plans with friends, but if I do, I let her know. Your mom mentioned Say Day's type is kind-hearted women? Say Day: I don't know yet. I'd have to meet someone first to know. But I haven't met anyone yet. Sa: That means he hasn't met anyone more beautiful than his mother. Say Day: Maybe. How is Say Day's autism doing lately? Sa: His doctor says he's improved. He interacts more, and when he talks or answers the doctor's questions, he's much clearer. He still takes medication, which helps with his focus and improves his learning. Going back to the time when we were stressed—sometimes I had meltdowns. How did that go? Sa: I also had depression, but it was manageable depression that I could adapt to without medication. I saw a doctor only once, and he advised that if I take medication, I need to follow the steps properly. If I could do it, it would be good—natural healing that would let me control my emotions. Because I felt that taking medication would have quite a lot of side effects. So the method I chose was to leave that situation first, then calm myself down. I'd count 1-2-3 or whatever, listen to music, or find something I love. The doctor said if I felt symptoms, I should leave and find something I enjoy. At that time, I'd do crochet, focusing all my attention on the crochet. After a while, that emotion would naturally disappear on its own. Now the house is full of crocheted dolls. I've come to understand my own emotions. Sa said it was a short period for both of us. Everything was adjustable, so it was okay. Did Say Day ever see his mother having a meltdown? Say Day: (nods) I'm not sure if there was something flying. I heard a "bang" sound, but I didn't really hear mom screaming. Sa: It was closing the door. The wind closed it. And one thing that bothers me is that my son doesn't let me hug him much? Sa: Rarely. He doesn't really hug me the way he does with his grandmother.

A man searching for clams made a startling discovery when he stepped on a sack underwater in a Buriram water reservoir, only to find it contained a decapitated Buddha head.

At 12:00 PM on May 24, 2026, Deputy Investigator Karun Saengarun of Nang Rong Police Station received a report from residents about a submerged Buddha head found in the Nong Tharok water reservoir in Nang Rong District, Buriram. He immediately coordinated with rescue officials and diving teams to investigate.

The scene was a large raw water storage reservoir used for waterworks production, spanning over 50 rai. Tawan, a 29-year-old local resident, waited to point out where the Buddha head was discovered and excitedly recounted his experience:

"I was diving for clams in the water reservoir as usual. While wading through the water, my foot kicked against something in a burlap sack. At first, I thought it was a discarded durian shell bag, but when I opened it, I was horrified to see it was a Buddha head. Shocked and afraid of desecrating something sacred, I didn't dare bring it to shore. I rushed out of the water and immediately called the police."

The diving team successfully retrieved the old fertilizer sack from the water in just 10 minutes. Inside, they found a Buddha head approximately 30 centimeters in height and width, weighing about 30 kilograms, with clear marks showing the top had been cut away.

Police documented the discovery with photographs before transferring the Buddha head to Nang Rong Police Station. They are coordinating with specialists from the Fine Arts Department to determine the artifact's historical period and which temple it was stolen from, so they can pursue criminal charges against the perpetrators.

RAYONG — A female teacher in Rayong province has lodged a formal complaint against a police sub-lieutenant assigned as a D.A.R.E. instructor at her school, accusing him of harassment and sending her an obscene video via Line.

Ms. Aoy, 29, a teacher at a school in Wang Chan District, presented evidence of the alleged obscene clip to Mueang Rayong Police Station, where she met Pol. Lt. Col. Chaikrit Taurat, an inquiry officer. However, since the incident occurred within Wang Chan Police Station's jurisdiction, she was directed to file the complaint there instead.

After learning of the case from reporters, Pol. Col. Suphakorn Maksombat, superintendent of Wang Chan Police Station, ordered immediate action and arranged for the teacher to meet officers on the afternoon of May 25 to proceed with legal procedures.

Ms. Aoy explained that she knew the officer because he had recently been assigned as the replacement D.A.R.E. instructor at her school. She described his behavior becoming increasingly inappropriate, including repeated dinner invitations and frequent Line messages. She attempted to maintain professionalism by responding politely and keeping conversations work-related due to her discomfort.

On the afternoon of May 22, the officer allegedly messaged her again before sending an obscene video clip to her Line account. Ms. Aoy said she was shocked and concerned that his actions indicated improper intentions and posed a potential danger. She decided to collect evidence and pursue legal action, stating she no longer feels safe at her workplace.

The train-bus collision that claimed eight lives has sparked widespread debate over vehicles—particularly the bus involved and many others—parking on railroad tracks. Authorities are now implementing strict measures to permanently ban vehicle parking in railway areas. Police charged all three parties in the incident: the train driver for failing to brake despite warning signals, the railway official for inadequate flagging procedures, and the bus driver for negligent parking on the tracks. It was not solely the bus driver's fault in this tragedy. Going forward, vehicles will be strictly prohibited from parking near railroad tracks to prevent similar disasters. The Railway Department filed complaints against drivers parked on tracks on May 16 at 3:33 p.m., leading up to the collision. Though new traffic laws have just been implemented, police will evaluate violations on a case-by-case basis, considering whether drivers could have reasonably avoided or moved their vehicles. The road typically experiences heavy congestion, and many drivers did not intentionally park on tracks. Improved traffic management on the road is also essential. A recent incident in Lopburi saw a school van driver barrel through a lowered crossing gate while a train approached. The driver narrowly escaped after a railway worker forced them to move. The school van driver was immediately prosecuted for violating the crossing barrier and failing to maintain safe distance—15 meters from the tracks—and fined 2,000 baht. This sets a precedent: henceforth, anyone parking in restricted zones or crossing lowered barriers will face charges without exception. Drivers can no longer claim they accidentally stopped near tracks due to traffic congestion. The new protocol requires drivers to comply with barrier signals and maintain proper distance from railway tracks to prevent serious accidents. However, police must also improve traffic flow management by clearing roads when trains approach. Traffic enforcement must be strict, but all parties must cooperate.