At 4 p.m. on May 16, 2026, the Government Lottery Office announced the results of that day's draw. The first prize number was 107387, with two three-digit front prizes of 298,091 and two three-digit back prizes of 602,716, plus one two-digit back prize of 08. After announcing the results, Lottery Plus officials quickly retrieved the actual winning tickets from the safe and showcased them live in just two minutes, bringing both joy and disappointment to participants.

Not Panthuawat Nakvisutthit, representing Lottery Plus, personally called to congratulate the winners. A total of eight first-prize Lottery Plus tickets worth 48 million baht were won by residents of Chainat and Phichit provinces, with four tickets per province. Not called Lee, a winner from Chainat province who won four first-prize tickets worth 24 million baht. Lee initially thought he had won an underground lottery but wasn't sure about Lottery Plus. Upon hearing the news of winning 24 million baht, Lee was delighted and mentioned he had recently moved to Bangkok to find work after losing his job four months prior.

Not then contacted Kung, a winner from Phichit province who also won four first-prize tickets worth 24 million baht. The team initially couldn't reach Kung, but later found him working on a rider app. Kung was thrilled that all four tickets he purchased were winning tickets. When asked if the money could be delivered, Kung graciously asked if it would be convenient for the staff. The team indicated they would deliver the prize money to Phichit province soon.

Lottery Plus also invited Ed 7 Wee to announce the prizes and serve as a witness for the lucky winners. A cute mascot character also performed an energetic dance to celebrate the occasion. Not extended congratulations to all winners and encouraged those who didn't win this round to try again next time. However, he reminded the public that lottery ticket purchases are merely games of chance and advised people to buy responsibly without causing themselves financial hardship.

On May 16, content creators Teepee Wanphichit and Por Suphakarn attended the Praew Meet & Read x TeeTeePor 'Playdate Party' event at AUA Rajdamnri, where they gave media interviews before the event started. Both revealed they've been working intensely almost daily recently and shared touching moments, including candid shots TeeTeePor has taken of Por that haven't been posted yet, as well as a moment in Japan where TeeTeePor set up to photograph Por running up a hill. Regarding their decision not to do a zipline activity together, TeeTeePor admitted to being afraid of heights but confirmed they'd do it next time if given the opportunity. They closed the interview with playful banter, with TeeTeePor joking: 'Por is never wrong, I'm always at fault. If Por is ever wrong, rewind and watch it again. Por is always right.' When asked if they're working every day, TeeTeePor confirmed 'Yes.' Regarding Por's work schedule, he noted it's been getting busier, with energy typically coming in the afternoon, though it varies by day. TeeTeePor shared they support each other depending on their energy levels—sometimes TeeTeePor initiates conversation, sometimes Por does, and they've learned to balance it out. TeeTeePor revealed there's one unreleased photo of Por he particularly treasures—a candid shot taken while Por was sitting down, where the lighting hit his face just right, capturing a perfect angle of his nose bridge. He also described intentionally photographing Por running toward him from about 150 meters away in Japan, setting up specifically to capture that moment. When asked why he refused to do the zipline with Por, TeeTeePor clarified he wasn't rejecting outright but initially intended it as a joke for the camera. However, he admitted genuine fear due to the extreme height and the deep cliff below, promising to do it next time. He humorously noted that with multiple cameras rolling, he'd definitely go along with it. Por joked about how many cameras were set up. TeeTeePor explained the real reason was timing—they had to leave soon, and even their friend U didn't have time to finish before rushing back. TeeTeePor promised to join next time. When asked if they generally do whatever activities the other wants to do, Por simply said 'Yes.' TeeTeePor elaborated that Por sometimes does things he doesn't, which is fine as it's his own fun; TeeTeePor can support from a distance like with roller coasters. However, TeeTeePor believes Por will definitely join him in haunted houses since he loves them so much. When asked if Por is afraid of haunted houses, he confirmed he is. TeeTeePor humorously pointed out the irony of Por inviting him to things TeeTeePor fears while he invites Por to things Por fears. Por explained there's safety equipment like seatbelts, so he just stays still. TeeTeePor joked that he becomes the safety measure inside the haunted house, and Por quipped that TeeTeePor will probably scream first.

At 4:00 PM on May 16, 2569, Makkasan Police Station received a report of a train collision with an air-conditioned Route 206 bus (blue, registration 12-5641), along with several cars and motorcycles. The incident resulted in a major fire with multiple fatalities and injuries. The accident occurred near Makkasan Airport Rail Link station on Asoke-Din Daeng Road in Bang Kapi subdistrict, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. Officers immediately coordinated with the Rak Krungthep Foundation and Bangkok's disaster prevention and relief office to provide emergency response. Initial reports show the passenger bus engulfed in intense flames, with periodic explosions. Firefighters worked together to contain and extinguish the blaze. Eight bodies have been initially recovered. The incident also injured additional people in nearby vehicles and motorcycles. Authorities are currently providing first aid and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals for urgent treatment while continuing to search for missing persons.

Prime Minister Anuthine Charnvirakul emphasized the government's firm and uncompromising stance on anti-corruption, declaring it is not merely lip service. Since taking office in October, the administration has consistently prosecuted corruption cases and applied anti-corruption laws rigorously, addressing scams, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and human trafficking. The PM stressed that the government works seamlessly with enforcement agencies—police, military, and officials—united in purpose to combat illegal activities. Regarding a private sector committee's list of ten government agencies most susceptible to bribery, Anuthine clarified that such indices come from surveys rather than legal proceedings. The government's approach focuses on concrete law enforcement; for example, the land rights case in Chiang Mai expanded beyond dismissing a single district officer to prosecuting an entire corrupt network involving influential figures. Similarly, in Nakhon Pathom, a village headman was removed from office. The PM emphasized the government uses behavior-based prosecution rather than position-based enforcement, targeting anyone with illegal conduct regardless of rank. Corruption sources in Phuket, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Surat Thani have been prosecuted after officials were found accepting bribes, land transfers, and salary kickbacks. When asked about potential countersuits from agencies ranked in the survey, Anuthine responded that if accusations are made, defendants have the right to sue back, which he considers fair. He acknowledged that corruption perception indices partly stem from feeling-based surveys, not prosecutable evidence. The PM framed anti-corruption as the government's karmic responsibility to cleanse past sins without compounding them. He stressed the government is serious and not making empty promises, citing strict inspections and support for officials combating corruption and illegal acts, with the goal of complete elimination.

The Department of Business Development has pledged to investigate allegations of improper benefit solicitation, stating 'if wrong, we acknowledge it; if right, we acknowledge it too,' while reaffirming its commitment to fully digitalized services. On May 16, 2025, Director-General Poonpong Naiyanaphakorn of the Department of Business Development under the Ministry of Commerce addressed the issue of corruption in government, emphasizing it as a key indicator of national competitiveness and investor confidence.

The department adheres to good governance principles and welcomes scrutiny of all operational procedures to demonstrate transparency. The department has maintained strict oversight of staff conduct with clear disciplinary measures for complaints from businesses and the public. Digital systems have been implemented across all business registration, financial filing, and licensing processes, which inherently reduce face-to-face interactions that could facilitate bribery.

Despite comprehensive digital service delivery—including DBD Biz Regist for business registration, DBD e-PCL for public company registration, DBD e-Filing for financial statements, e-Foreign Business for foreign business permits, e-Secured for secured transactions registration, and DBD DataWarehouse+ for corporate information—a recent private sector survey under the 'Thai People Will Not Tolerate Corruption' program ranked the department 21st out of 26 agencies for alleged bribery requests.

The director-general expressed surprise at these findings, noting that virtually 100% of services are fully digitalized. The department has continuously updated and secured its digital systems, established standardized service procedures, implemented transparent status-tracking systems, and instructed staff to conduct business with integrity while prohibiting any improper benefit solicitation. Clear penalties and strict internal controls are in place to prevent corruption.