On May 16, 2025, Deputy Police Colonel Atit Chantha, commander of Nong Wua So Police Station, ordered Lieutenant Phonm Saenthong and an investigation team to arrest Thosapol, 28, from Nong Ao Subdistrict, Nong Wua So District, Udon Thani Province. Officers seized 60 methamphetamine pills found in his possession. The arrest came after a 36-year-old female teacher filed a complaint of sexual harassment and solicitation for sexual services. During interrogation, Thosapol confessed to messaging the teacher seeking to purchase services, claiming he actually needed house cleaning help because he lived alone. He also admitted sometimes asking on behalf of a friend who had recently become addicted to methamphetamine. The suspect said he became hooked after seeing his friend use the drug and tried it himself. He pledged to quit drugs, expressing remorse toward his elderly aunt and younger sibling, and promised never to contact women this way again. Police proceeded with legal charges. The female teacher explained that the suspect initially requested to be Facebook friends, then persistently messaged her. When she grew curious about his identity, she devised a plan to uncover who he was and where he lived. She asked him to send photos, tricked him into a long conversation where he flirted with her, then reported all evidence to police. The teacher praised the police's swift action and expressed relief that the suspect would no longer harass others. She warned other women and children to be cautious of online scammers and sexual predators, urging everyone to be careful when using social media.

On May 16, 2025, a 45-year-old woman's body was discovered in a forest area behind a sugar mill in Ban Kao subdistrict, Muang district, Kanchanaburi Province, four days after she went missing. Her relatives filed a report with Muang Kanchanaburi Police Station, and authorities launched an investigation and circulated a missing person alert.

Investigating officers from Muang Kanchanaburi Police Station apprehended Somrit, 44, a neighbor who rented a room near the victim's residence. After intensive interrogation lasting several hours, he confessed to raping the victim, beating her repeatedly, and strangling her with a rope before tying her body to a tree to stage a suicide.

Somrit claimed that on the day of the incident, he tricked his wife into riding a motorcycle to pick up the victim from her home and bring her to the forest. He then sent his wife away before committing the assault and murder, staging it as a suicide. When he learned someone had discovered the body, he attempted to flee but was arrested before he could escape. Police noted that the suspect and victim had frequently drunk together and quarreled regularly, accumulating grievances over time.

Authorities have filed charges and are conducting a thorough investigation. Police also brought in Somrit's wife for questioning to determine whether she was complicit in the crime and to pursue further legal action.

Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's star forward, has posted on social media expressing his desire to see Liverpool return to their aggressive, dominant style of play—what he calls their "heavy metal" approach—despite the painful defeats that come with it.

Under manager Arne Slot, Liverpool has underperformed significantly this season, failing to win any major titles and currently sitting fifth in the Premier League table, uncertain whether they will secure a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. The team suffered a crushing 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa on May 15, prompting Salah to share his feelings ahead of what appears to be his final match with the club this coming weekend.

"I have seen this club transform from doubters to believers, and from believers to champions," Salah said. "It took hard work, and I did everything I could to help the club reach that point. Nothing has made me more proud than that."

"Losing again this season has been painful, and it's not what our fans deserve," he continued. "I want to see Liverpool return as that heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear, and return as champions. That's the football I know should be played, and that's the identity that needs to come back and be protected. There can be no compromise, and everyone who joins this club should adapt to it."

Salah emphasized that inconsistent results fall short of Liverpool's standards. "Winning sometimes and losing sometimes is not what Liverpool should be. Any team can pick up wins," he stated.

He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to the club's success: "Liverpool will always mean a great deal to me and my family. I want to see it succeed long after I'm gone. As I've always said, qualifying for the Champions League next season is the minimum target, and I'll do everything I can to achieve that."

At 6 p.m. on May 16, 2025, a reporter visited Wat Huay Soop in Namatum Subdistrict, Panasnikorn District, Chachoengsao Province, where over 20 lucky winners gathered with flowers, incense, candles, and firecrackers to pay respects to Luang Pho Yai. The winners had struck it lucky with the two-digit ending number 08 (10 tickets each) and the three-digit front number 298 (10 tickets per set), each receiving tens of thousands of baht in winnings. They brought over 3,000 firecrackers as offerings of gratitude.

Ms. Toom, 58, one of the fortunate winners, revealed that she came to make merit at the temple and request blessings from Luang Pho Yai. She saw the numbers 298 and 45 written on the abbot's board. Initially planning to buy the two-digit ending number 298, she discovered only the three-digit front number was available, so she purchased 10 tickets of that instead. When the lottery drawing occurred, she was delighted to have won over 40,000 baht through Luang Pho Yai's blessing.

Many other villagers also won the two-digit ending number 08 with 10 tickets each. Luang Pho Yai is known for regularly providing blessings to villagers regarding employment opportunities and land sales, with many having achieved their wishes. Following the ceremonial firecracker lighting, the numbers 32, 164, and 114, 34 were drawn as lucky numbers that villagers plan to play in the June 1, 2025 lottery drawing.

The Royal Gazette announced the appointment of Mom Luang Panadda Diskul as a Privy Councilor by royal decree on May 16, 2569 (2026), the 11th year of the current reign. Following the health-related resignation of Supachai Phugnam from his position as Privy Councilor, which was originally granted on December 6, 2559 (2016), the King has authorized the appointment of an additional Privy Councilor. Under the authority granted by Articles 10, 11, and 14 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 (2017), the royal decree appoints Mom Luang Panadda Diskul to serve as Privy Councilor effective immediately from this date, May 16, 2569 (2026).

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has confirmed he will depart Barcelona after this season concludes, marking the end of a four-year chapter with the club. Since transferring from Bayern Munich to Barcelona in 2022, Lewandowski has appeared in 191 matches, scoring 119 goals and playing a key role in the team's three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and three Spanish Super Cups. The 37-year-old recently announced via Instagram that he will leave Barcelona at season's end, saying: "After four years filled with challenges and hard work, it's time to move forward. I leave with the feeling that the mission is accomplished—four seasons, three championships (La Liga)." He added: "I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my first days here. Catalonia is my place in this world. Thank you to everyone I've met during these beautiful four years. Special thanks to President Joan Laporta for giving me the opportunity to live the most incredible time in my career. Barcelona has returned to where it belongs." Finding a new striker is now a top priority for Barcelona's board in summer 2026.