Royal Thai Police spokesperson revealed progress in the case of police officers who extorted five Chinese nationals, with connections to a scammer network operating from Cambodia, with roles divided among Cambodian, Chinese, and Thai nationals.

On May 25, 2025, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong Phiwpan, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, disclosed updates on the extortion case involving five Chinese nationals. Following directives from the national police commander and inspector general, investigators were deployed to Sa Kaew province to track case progress and pursue disciplinary action against officers involved in apprehending the Chinese nationals and demanding payment in exchange for their release.

The investigation has significantly expanded. Sa Kaew provincial police found critical information suggesting additional arrest warrants and charges will be filed against smuggling networks illegally transporting Chinese nationals from Cambodia into Thailand and back, with charges potentially including participation in transnational organized crime.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong stated that those involved include Thai, Chinese, and Cambodian nationals, with some Cambodian individuals apparently wielding influence and playing key roles in border areas. Investigation teams have been ordered to accelerate their expansion of the case.

The investigation has uncovered clear connections between human smuggling networks and a scammer operation based in Cambodia. The criminal organization operates in coordinated layers involving Cambodians organizing the operation, Chinese intermediaries facilitating transactions, and Thai members receiving smuggled individuals into Thailand.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong indicated that police are considering charges against all involved parties for participation in a transnational criminal organization. Regarding the officers who arrested the Chinese nationals but failed to proceed legally despite the suspects' unlawful entry charges, investigations are ongoing.

Initially, four police officers and one civilian were arrested. Subsequently, one additional police officer was charged, and yesterday one more officer was charged, bringing the total involved police officers to six.

Based on disciplinary investigations and digital evidence currently examined, Pol. Lt. Gen. Trirong indicated that the police group involved in the arrest and release of the Chinese nationals is believed to be completely identified.

Investigators continue examining digital evidence including mobile phone data, CCTV footage, and financial transactions through bank accounts and cryptocurrency to determine if additional persons are involved.

The spokesman confirmed that key evidence from mobile phones and CCTV footage is now substantially complete, and investigators are currently linking financial trails to identify additional individuals to prosecute.

On May 25, police at Bang Kaew Station received a report at 9:30 p.m. of a man shot in the leg seeking help along Theprat Road at kilometer 11 in Bang Pli district, Samut Prakan. Officers and rescue workers found a 30-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his right leg waiting by his motorcycle. The gunman fled the scene. Rescue workers provided first aid and transported him to Bang Pli Hospital.

Investigation revealed the victim was shot elsewhere and attempted to drive to the hospital himself, but exhausted and stopped to request assistance. The incident stemmed from a love triangle involving the victim and a woman previously dating a gunman from the Onnuch area who had been imprisoned. When that gunman was released, the woman returned to him. Later, when the victim was released from prison for firearms violations, the woman left the first gunman again. This sparked a rivalry, leading to the confrontation and shooting.

Police identified the shooter as Wasant, alias Mofeen, 28 years old, captured on CCTV riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. Security footage clearly showed him firing at least six shots at the victim. Police are gathering evidence to obtain an arrest warrant on charges of attempted murder and firearms violations.

Deputy investigator Charoenchai Haiyuttakun stated they are pursuing leads and have questioned the victim's girlfriend. They have identified the suspect and are compiling evidence for the arrest warrant. The CCTV footage provides clear visual and audio evidence of the incident.

Heavy rainfall in Phichit province has caused all 30 overflow dams in the Phichit Administrative Organization's "One Subdistrict, One Dam" project to overflow, with four newly completed dams that were awaiting handover collapsing from water erosion. The latest failure occurred at the Khlong Huai Yai-Khlong Huai Lek water retention dam in Moo 8, Ban Kui Krachai, Wang Mok Subdistrict, Wachirbarami District, which was swept away by flooding from the Khlong Thong Tong Daeng. Local residents have raised concerns that the dams may be substandard or improperly designed, noting the absence of foundation posts or reinforced concrete, and pointing out that all collapsed dams were built by the same contractor responsible for previous failures in other locations. The Phichit Anti-Corruption Commission inspected the site and found the project cost 1,487,000 baht with no project identification signage. When contacted, the contractor acknowledged the contract was won through electronic auction and that construction followed the designs provided by the Administrative Organization, attributing the collapse to the design's lack of foundation posts and the concrete's inability to withstand water pressure. The dam has not yet been handed over to the Phichit Administrative Organization.

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is ready to upgrade all parking facilities of the MRT Blue and Purple Lines to the full MRTA Smart Parking system starting June 1st, 2025, following the discontinuation of MRT and MRT Plus prepaid cards for parking entry and exit. This change aims to provide continuous convenience to parking users traveling on the MRT system.

The MRTA Smart Parking system operates through simple steps:

1. Upon entering the parking building, users receive a parking ticket (QR Code Slip) from a KIOSK at the entrance or scan a QR code through the MRTA Parking application.

2. MRT users bring the parking ticket or QR code from the application to an E-Stamp machine in the paid area within the MRT station to record the parking fee discount.

3. When exiting the parking building, users can pay through two methods: scanning the QR code via a banking application, or paying at service counters using cash or banking applications.

After payment, users must exit the parking building within the designated timeframe. During the system transition, MRTA staff will provide assistance and guidance to users at the parking facilities.

The MRTA aims to enhance service standards and provide users with a better experience, making travel in Bangkok convenient with a simple tap of the phone for seamless city-wide mobility. The authority requests users to study the MRTA Smart Parking system in advance.

For inquiries, users can contact the Blue Line parking at 06 5205 3927 or the Purple Line parking at 06 3583 2290, or via Line OA: @mrtaparking. Additional information is available at www.mrta.co.th, the MRTA Facebook fan page, or by calling the MRTA Call Center at 0 2716 4044.

Pattani FC, the newest team in the Thai League for the 2026/27 season, is developing a strategy to build a strong squad that can sustain its position in the top division long-term, rather than being promoted only to be relegated after a year. Club president Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worawit Baru revealed that with the Thai League's foreign player quota of 10 registrations and a maximum of 7 on the pitch, the team is still exploring solutions despite limited financial resources. "We don't have the money or capital, but we're making it work," he said, explaining the team expects to spend around 55 million baht per season and has already secured 37-38 million baht, with the remainder possibly coming from Bangkok-based partners. The club promises transparent player salaries and has found that foreign players are eager to join Pattani, discussing opportunities among themselves—a crucial factor to finalize by the 5th. Pattani FC plans to negotiate MOUs to acquire players from Malaysian league clubs Johor Darul Ta'zim and Selangor FA through loan arrangements, leveraging the fact that Malaysian teams frequently hold preseason friendlies in Pattani and nearby provinces, making negotiations easier. For the 2026/27 season, the Thai League allows clubs to register 10 foreign players with a maximum of 7 on the field, and Pattani FC hopes to strengthen its team to compete effectively and survive in the T1 division as long as possible.

The final stretch is here! Actor Noh Thanakorn confirms that 'Ominous Signs' final 2 episodes will be intense and peak-level dramatic, with every plot thread set to be resolved. The Channel 7HD series, starring Thanwa Suriyajak and Garn-Natchaa Ratanchayangkananth, has kept audiences on edge as it approaches its conclusion, leaving viewers speculating about the ending with cliffhangers in nearly every scene.

Noh Thanakorn Sribanjong, who plays lawyer Ananth opposite Thanwa's Warot, expressed his gratitude to fans and guaranteed that the final 2 episodes will be packed with unexpected intensity. "I want to thank all the drama fans who have been following along," he said. "We've reached the conclusion, entering the final 2 episodes which I can tell you are very intense. There are still many mysteries waiting to be unraveled, and I think the ending might be more climactic than many people expect."

Beyond the compelling storyline, Noh revealed that 'Ominous Signs' is a memorable project for him. "The character of Ananth is a lawyer—a role I haven't played before. The overall story is very well-rounded with each character carrying their own mysteries, letting viewers think and speculate throughout. I also wear a suit in almost every scene, fully embodying this young office lawyer look, which is a styling I rarely get to do in dramas. When I arrive at the set, Ananth's suit is always hanging ready (laughs). Since the show aired, fans have been messaging me a lot, saying this change of look for me is rare to see."

Noh also praised collaborating with director Klone Kunawatcharapong and co-star Thanwa Suriyajak. "Director Klone told me to play it naturally, and throughout most of the story, I'm together with Thanwa, who acts very realistically with natural chemistry. So we had to perform in the same direction. Working with Smile (Sasina Phanomtharanitkul) again was great too—we're already familiar with each other, so there was no worry. Our early scenes had some tension, but now our couple dynamic is as hoped. Whether the final 2 episodes have sweet moments for us, you'll have to watch and see."

He concluded: "I want to thank the director, crew, and all the cast. Working on 'Ominous Signs' has been filled with joy. Thank you for making everything smooth until we've reached the final 2 episodes. I invite everyone to follow along and experience the conclusion together with us."

Catch the final 2 episodes of 'Ominous Signs' on Wednesday, May 27, and the series finale on Thursday, May 28, at 8:30 PM on Channel 7HD (cable channel 35), and stay updated on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube at Ch7HD.