On May 26, Manas Artmongkron, a representative from the Saiyathar Saphan Bun Rescue Association in Si Songkhram District, Nakhon Phanom Province, provided an update on the mission to rescue seven miners trapped in a Laotian cave since May 19. The team reported significant progress, with water levels dropped nearly two meters after installing additional pumps and establishing communications to the final chamber where the trapped individuals are believed to be located. Despite the positive developments, two of the six front-line rescuers began experiencing dizziness and abnormal physical responses during the operation. Prioritizing team safety, commanders immediately withdrew these workers to a secure area for rest and physical evaluation before resuming rescue efforts the next morning. The team expressed continued hope and determination, thanking all supporting organizations and medical staff from Chaiyasomboon Hospital who provided around-the-clock assistance. Artmongkron clarified that the workers had not lost consciousness or been in any accident, but were simply exhausted from three days of intense operations involving both cave exploration and supply runs conducted simultaneously.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has posted about his feelings following West Ham United's relegation from the Premier League to the Championship, expressing confidence that the Hammers will bounce back to the top flight soon.

West Ham became the final team confirmed to drop from the Premier League to the Championship next season after finishing 18th with 39 points from 38 matches.

Following the final day of the Premier League season, social media images showed Rice appearing visibly disappointed upon learning of West Ham's relegation.

Rice later posted on his personal Instagram account to West Ham, saying: "I'm really sad to see West Ham go down. This club means so much to me. I wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without everything the club did for me. I'm confident they'll be back in the Premier League soon. I'll always support them."

Rice joined West Ham's youth academy before progressing to the first team in 2015 and helped lead the club to a major trophy in the UEFA Conference League in 2022-23, before transferring to Arsenal in 2023.

On May 26, 2025, Interior Department Director General Naruchai Kotsasiwhilaisakul announced that on May 25, the department launched a "clean house" operation to conduct drug screening of village chiefs, sub-district headmen, assistant headmen, village health volunteers, sub-district medical officers, territorial defense volunteers, and civil servants across all 878 districts nationwide. The operation aimed to demonstrate a strong commitment to drug prevention and suppression while raising the standards of local leaders to serve as trustworthy role models for the public.

Results showed that out of 286,553 officials tested, 286,506 tested negative for drugs while 47 tested positive, representing just 0.02 percent of all those screened. The director general stated that this operation is part of implementing the government's four-pillar security policy to comprehensively address the drug problem through four measures: SEAL border operations to intercept drug smuggling, suppression of drug networks and influential figures, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, and local-level prevention using village chiefs, headmen, and community watch mechanisms.

The Department of Interior has established clear and strict guidelines for handling cases of local officials involved with drugs or testing positive, treating such conduct as dereliction of duty and behavior unbecoming of their position. District officers must conduct investigations and take decisive legal action. The procedure includes appointing an investigation committee, filing charges, temporary suspension during laboratory confirmation, and upon confirmed positive results, district officers must report to provincial governors who will order immediate removal from office.

The director general emphasized that all local officials must uphold moral and ethical standards and serve as positive examples for society to maintain public trust. The department will take strict, transparent, and uncompromising legal and disciplinary action against any officials involved in drug-related activities or conduct that damages the integrity and credibility of their positions.

A 71-year-old man lost over 500,000 baht to scammers who abandoned him at a stationery shop after withdrawing cash, fleeing with the money intended for a fraudulent land deal. On May 26, 2569, Ms. Suphalikhit Nammuan, acting district chief of Mueang Yasothon, along with district health and Dharma Center officials, visited the victim's residence in Tambon Tadthong to investigate. Officials met with the victim's wife, Saowlakshan (surname withheld), who reported that on May 25 at approximately 9:00 AM, individuals claiming to be named Chuchat and associates contacted them about renting a house for workers. Chuchat later told the victim he was purchasing land with a woman named Phen from Tadthong but needed 500,000 baht in advance. The scammers then drove the victim to an ATM at Don Mayaang in Tadthong to withdraw the money. Afterward, they took him to a stationery shop to purchase loan documents. When the victim went inside alone to buy the contract papers, Chuchat and his associates drove off, abandoning the elderly man at the shop. The victim immediately filed a police report at Mueang Yasothon Police Station. Initial investigation suggests this is an organized scam operation rather than the drug-related scheme circulating on social media. The district health office will coordinate with the MCATT team to provide psychological support and counseling to the victim.

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.

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.'