On May 6, 2025, the Central Investigation Bureau's Highway Police Division launched a pursuit operation across more than 70 kilometers, ultimately arresting a Thai driver who was illegally transporting six Chinese nationals. Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Kamolpop Hanyavet from the Highway Police Station 5 in Prachuap Khiri Khan-Sakaew revealed that officers received intelligence about Chinese nationals being smuggled from the Sakaew border into Bangkok, prompting them to set up surveillance. In the early morning hours, they spotted a gray Toyota pickup truck with Bangkok license plates on Highway 359 (Phonom Sarakham-Sakaew), also known as the Sakaew bypass route, in Sri Maha Phot District, Prachuap Khiri Khan. When officers signaled the vehicle to stop for inspection, the driver refused and accelerated away toward Khao Hin Sor District in Chachoengsao, then doubled back toward Sakaew. Officers pursued the vehicle intensively over approximately 70 kilometers before successfully intercepting it in Tha Kaset Subdistrict, Muang Sakaew District.

Inspection of the vehicle revealed the driver, 36-year-old Suthat (surname withheld), and six Chinese passengers. Through interpreters, authorities discovered: • One passenger had overstayed by 957 days • Five passengers had illegally entered without passports

Suthat confessed to borrowing a friend's vehicle to transport the Chinese nationals from Nong Sang Subdistrict, Aranyaprathet District, Sakaew, to Bangkok for 5,000 baht per trip. He was charged with harboring and concealing illegal foreign nationals to help them evade arrest. The six Chinese nationals were charged with illegal entry and unauthorized residence in the kingdom. They were handed over to Muang Sakaew Police Station for further legal proceedings.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. wants to carve out his own identity away from his father's shadow at Al Nassr, focusing on building his reputation in Europe. The 41-year-old Ronaldo has lost the opportunity to play alongside his son at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League after his 16-year-old son expressed his desire to leave the oil-rich nation's club to test his skills in academies of top-tier European teams. Reports indicate that Ronaldo Jr. has attracted interest from major clubs including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Sporting Lisbon—his father's former club.

Ronaldo Jr. has drawn attention through his impressive goal-scoring record: 58 goals in 23 appearances for Juventus's U-9 team and 56 goals in 27 matches for Al Nassr's U-15 squad. He has also been selected for Portugal's U-17 national team. However, this decision has caused his father considerable concern, as the young player may face intense media pressure in Europe.

A British woman has vanished after allegedly leaving a rented condominium in Chiang Mai filled with rubbish and severe damage, with repair costs estimated at 500,000 baht ($15,500).

The incident was reported to police on May 6 by Chantanee Wiwechawin, 41, a housekeeper responsible for overseeing a condominium in Suthep subdistrict, Muang district, Chiang Mai.

She told investigators that the British tenant, believed to be around 35 years old, had signed a six-month lease for the unit at 25,000 baht ($780) per month, beginning on October 16, 2025.

According to Chantanee, suspicions arose in March after a foul smell began coming from the room and the tenant could no longer be contacted. Using a spare key, she entered the condominium and was shocked by what she found.

The room was reportedly strewn with garbage, rotting waste, underwear and clothes. Paint had also been smeared across the walls.

Furniture including the bed and sofa was found damaged, dirty and deteriorated, while the overall condition of the room was described as severely damaged.

A technician later inspected the property and estimated restoration costs could reach around 500,000 baht. A television set was also reported missing and is believed to have been stolen.

Chantanee said she wanted to warn condominium owners and landlords to regularly inspect rental properties, particularly those rented to foreign tourists.

"In the past, we mostly saw news about Thai tenants causing problems and leaving rooms dirty, but this time it was a foreigner. I thought she would be clean and well-mannered, but it turned out to be unbelievably filthy," she said.

Police at Phu Ping Rajanives station are reportedly preparing to summon the tenant for questioning and to seek compensation for the damages.

On May 6, 2026, the Association of Village Chiefs and Community Leaders of Thailand, led by Yongyos Gaewkhiaw, submitted a letter to the Pheu Thai Party with MP Thongli Meehinkong of Roi Et District 6 and former Northeastern Village Chiefs Association chairman as the official representative. The letter aims to protect the reputation of village chiefs, community leaders, and local government personnel following criticism from an opposition MP on April 30, 2026, whose remarks negatively impacted the image of local officials nationwide. The association requested that discussions about local government staff be factual, respectful, and constructive to preserve the morale of officials serving close to communities. Thongli stated that as a former Northeastern Village Chiefs Association chairman with prior government experience, he confirms that village chiefs, community leaders, and community representatives nationwide play vital roles in community welfare, maintaining peace and order, and implementing state policies. He specifically highlighted drug prevention and suppression policies from the Thai Rak Thai era, which achieved tangible success through cooperation of local leaders in monitoring, supporting, and strengthening communities. He also praised the Pheu Thai government's drug suppression efforts over the past two years and expressed support for collaborative efforts among all sectors in welfare and community well-being.

Police are holding a young neighbor who allegedly plotted to lure and kill a taxi driver uncle, claiming it was over 400 baht in unpaid taxi fares. Investigators discovered a eucalyptus wood club stained with blood that was used to beat the victim's face. On May 6, 2025, at 5:30 PM, officers from Chang Yai Police Station in Ayutthaya arrested Narathorn, the suspect accused of murdering 65-year-old Paisuay, a taxi driver. Police escorted him from the interrogation room to recreate the crime scene and search for the weapon he allegedly used to beat Paisuay to death in a rice field about 1 kilometer from Highway 9. Police sealed off the crime scene and brought a pickup truck to simulate the taxi. According to his account, Narathorn had the victim sit in the back seat, then exited, grabbed the wood, and repeatedly struck Paisuay as he got out of the vehicle, leaving him unconscious. He then threw the wood into nearby bushes and fled on foot. Officers discovered a eucalyptus club approximately 1 meter long with bloodstains, which was collected as evidence for DNA testing. Deputy Police Lieutenant General Surawut Sangrungkrueang, commander of Ayutthaya Provincial Police, revealed that after the incident, multiple police units conducted a coordinated investigation. During questioning, the suspect confessed to a dispute with the victim over 400 baht in unpaid taxi fares. They had agreed the victim would give the suspect a mobile phone to have its screen film replaced to settle the debt, but the suspect never completed the work. The victim repeatedly demanded his phone back. On the day of the murder, the suspect lured the victim to the crime scene claiming he would provide money. Police stressed they remain skeptical of the suspect's full account and are conducting deeper investigations. They recovered the victim's mobile phone from the suspect and are tracking other stolen items such as cash and a watch. The suspect has a criminal history with multiple offenses, particularly drug-related cases. Authorities thanked citizens and witnesses for their help, which enabled them to arrest the suspect within 24 hours of discovering the body.

A disturbing case has surfaced involving a sixth-grade student from Nakhon Thani who lured two same-age classmates to a man for sexual assault, paid them 200 baht for taxi fare home, and threatened them into silence. The perpetrators remain free while the mother expresses frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation.

On May 6, 2025, at a press briefing organized by the Sai Mai Must Survive Facebook page, families of two 12-year-old victims—identified as Girl A and Girl B—filed a complaint with Akkhapop Luangprasert and his team after learning that their daughters were lured by a same-grade peer to meet a 30-year-old man who sexually assaulted them in exchange for 200 baht.

According to the victims' account, on April 26, a friend named Tey called to invite them to a friend's house around noon. A 20-year-old motorcycle driver picked them up and they went to Soom Gai Chon. Around 5 p.m., the perpetrators arrived, and instead of being taken home, they were driven to a short-time hotel in the Shinkhset area on Ngamvongvan Road. A room was rented with six people inside: three male perpetrators, Girls A and B, and Tey, who orchestrated the scheme. Two men named Joe and Pha committed the assault while taking turns, while Tey sat on her phone claiming to have her period. After the assault, Joe paid 200 baht for their taxi fare home with a strict warning not to tell anyone, leaving the victims terrified before they eventually disclosed the incident to their parents.

Girl A's mother stated that her daughter asked to play at a friend's house around noon and was picked up by two friends. When she couldn't reach her daughter by 5 p.m., she questioned the friends and searched for her before calling police. Officers who recognized one of the perpetrators made calls, and within an hour, the girl returned home by taxi. The mother expressed concern that police have not yet questioned the perpetrators, and she wants the Sai Mai Must Survive page to follow up on the case. The perpetrators have since contacted seeking forgiveness and attempting to settle the matter, though they failed to show up for a scheduled meeting.

Akkhapop stated he would coordinate with Thung Song Hom Police Station to expedite the investigation, noting that the two victims can serve as witnesses and that arrest warrants don't require waiting for medical examination results. He expressed concern that the perpetrators are still free, suggesting possible police negligence. The mother remains anxious, wanting the case prioritized. Police are expected to issue arrest warrants today and gather evidence to prosecute all involved parties.