On May 25, 2026, Din Daeng Police received a report of assault causing serious bodily injury in front of a condominium on Ratchaprarob Soi 14, Makkasan subdistrict, Ratchathewi district, Bangkok. The incident occurred on May 24 at 6:55 PM. Officers discovered a man named Songkran lying on the road with severe head and facial wounds bleeding profusely. Good Samaritans provided first aid before he was taken to Ratchavithi Hospital. Nearby, police found Yut, 29, sitting at the scene with a blood-stained claw hammer beside him. Officers took him into custody.

During questioning, Yut claimed he had argued with Songkran, and that Songkran attacked him first using the claw hammer (approximately 33 cm long), striking his head. Yut said he fought back, punching Songkran's face multiple times, then wrestled the hammer away and struck Songkran's head repeatedly until he fell unconscious. Yut stated the argument arose because both were motorbike taxi drivers competing for passengers—Yut operates at the entrance of the soi while Songkran operates deeper inside, claiming no connection to any other disputes.

Police initially charged Yut with assault causing serious bodily injury and forwarded him with evidence to Din Daeng Police Station's investigation unit for further legal proceedings.

Sri is the mascot of Sri Trat's restaurants, whose story is told through lovingly crafted dishes at each venue. At Sri Trat, she is portrayed at the age of 42; at Burapa, as a 19-year-old girl; and at Sri Trat at Sri's Room, as a 27-year-old woman — a seamstress and an accomplished cook. While the character is fictional, she is rooted in reality, inspired by the Sri Trat owner's mother.

Located at Siam Paragon, Sri Trat at Sri's Room occupies a standalone dining space beautifully designed to evoke Sri Trat's tailoring shop, featuring Sino-Portuguese interiors and floral touches.

The menu offers a broad spectrum of Eastern Thai flavours, where "the forest meets the sea". It includes beloved classics from the original Sri Trat alongside exclusive creations available only at Sri Trat at Sri's Room, complemented by signature cocktails inspired by the music of the 1970s and 1980s.

Highlights include Nam Prik Goong Siab, a spicy Thai salad with crispy shrimp and an abundance of herbs; Lhon Pu Kai (Crab Roe Coconut Dip), a coconut milk-based herbal dip with lump crab meat, crab roe, and minced pork, served with a basket of fresh vegetables; and Baked Crab with Glass Noodles, a claypot dish of glass noodles and crab marinated in fish sauce. Those seeking something different may enjoy Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Cardamom, a dish exclusive to this branch.

For seafood lovers, the menu features "Jungle Soup", a fiery herbal soup with minced Asian sea bass seasoned with cumin leaves; Choo Chee Sea Bass Curry, deep-fried sea bass fillets topped with rich chu-chee curry sauce; and Betel Leaf Seabass Bite.

A clear crowd favourite is the slow-cooked pork belly, glazed in a rich blend of palm sugar and premium fish sauce, achieving a satisfying balance of sweetness, saltiness, and richness.

No exploration of Eastern Thai cuisine would be complete without chamuang. Sri Trat serves Pork Belly in Chamuang Curry, a signature sweet-and-sour stew from Eastern Thailand, prepared with pork belly and pork collar, slow-cooked with chamuang leaves and the restaurant's house curry base. For many, it is one of the defining dishes of the region.

To finish, diners can cleanse their palate with desserts such as Malva Nut Jelly with Fresh Coconut Milk, Sticky Rice Cake with Sea Salt Ice Cream, and Durian in Coconut Syrup — inventive takes on traditional Thai desserts and fruits that offer a fresh perspective on familiar flavours.

The drinks menu also enhances the experience. Cocktails such as PB to My Jelly and Sri's Lemonade, alongside mocktails including Hide the Scent and Cha-Yen, pair well with the restaurant's atmosphere.

Sri Trat at Sri's Room is located on the G Floor of Siam Paragon.

Police arrested Saravut, 29, from Chiang Pin subdistrict in Udon Thani's city district, who used a spatula knife to stab 31-year-old Ms. A, leaving severe wounds on both her arms before stealing a neighbor's motorcycle and fleeing. The incident occurred on the evening of May 24 in the Udon Thani municipal community. Police tracked him down and arrested him at his residence early the next morning. During interrogation, Saravut confessed to knowing Ms. A through Facebook for a year before they started dating. He admitted he had used methamphetamine that morning, worked a security shift, then drank heavily with friends. He called Ms. A in the evening and they argued about his jealous suspicion that she had found a new boyfriend. In his drunken state, he followed her home, and when the argument escalated, he stabbed her with a knife he carried for work, claiming he hadn't planned the attack and felt remorseful.

Ms. A revealed that she is already married with one child, with her husband currently working in Taiwan. Last year she discovered her husband communicating inappropriately with another woman, so she became lonely and decided to date Saravut. When her husband found out, she ended the affair with Saravut. Later, when she discovered her husband communicating with another woman again, she reconnected with Saravut. At first he was kind, but recently became increasingly jealous and accused her of seeking a new boyfriend, returning to her ex-husband, or finding a foreign husband. She said he called constantly the day before until she grew annoyed. He then followed her to a papaya salad shop demanding she unblock him on Facebook and tried to grab her phone. She noticed something at his back and when she resisted, he drew a knife and stabbed her. She stated that her husband in Taiwan learned of the incident through the news and called to ask for a divorce, and she is prepared to live alone and work to support their child.

On May 25, 2026, District Officer Ratchakrit Phayakkhro of Song Phi Nong District in Suphan Buri ordered an immediate urine drug screening of all 450 government officials and staff attending a monthly meeting, including district officials, deputy district chiefs, village headmen, tambon physicians, and government employees. The surprise test, conducted without prior notification to ensure credibility, revealed no drug use among any participants.

On the same day, similar unannounced drug screenings were conducted in three other provinces: Nakhon Ratchasima's Pak Chong District tested 728 officials with negative results, Chumphon's Tha Sae District screened 116 villages' representatives with no positive cases, and Nonthaburi's Bang Yai District conducted tests on 258 meeting participants after sealing the conference room, also with zero positive results.

Observers noted the remarkable coincidence of four separate provinces independently conducting surprise urine drug tests on the same day without any prior coordination or announcements, with all screenings yielding clean results across more than 1,500 tested individuals.

Drug abuse continues to plague Thai society, as highlighted by a train-bus collision in central Bangkok where the train conductor tested positive for methamphetamine and admitted to periodic use of crystal meth and cannabis. The drugs may have compromised the conductor's job performance, potentially contributing to the serious accident. While it is encouraging that the State Railway has immediately launched comprehensive drug screening of its employees, the incident underscores the critical importance of testing public officials responsible for citizen safety, as drug-impaired individuals can easily lose awareness and pose a severe risk. Drug testing among civil servants and state employees must be strictly enforced, but this must be coupled with aggressive drug trafficking enforcement and prosecution of drug dealers with heavy penalties and asset seizure. Users should receive treatment without criminal prosecution, though current rehabilitation programs have significant shortcomings—public health treatment centers lack sufficient staff, treatment often lasts only days due to inadequate personnel and budgets, and many discharged patients return to their communities and commit crimes because treatment was incomplete. Responsible agencies must urgently review why rehabilitation achieves less than 100% success rates and find solutions to make drug treatment truly effective. Otherwise, Thai society will remain hostage to drug-addicted individuals who literally hold the life and death of our people in their hands.

On May 25, 2026, Pheu Thai party members from Bangkok jointly launched a campaign for Bangkok City Council candidates under the banner 'Pheu Thai Life Perfect Fit: A City That Understands People, Trusting People Who Understand the City,' demonstrating their collective stance through simultaneous profile and cover photo changes on Facebook.

This coalition represents a grassroots initiative by Pheu Thai members, as the party has not officially endorsed candidates for Bangkok City Council. However, party members have chosen to unite as a team to conduct a joint campaign and present themselves to constituents across various districts.

The 'Pheu Thai Life Perfect Fit' campaign aims to present a vision of a city where ordinary people can thrive, led by a team connected to the government with the capacity to translate national policies into concrete municipal-level development.

Candidate names include: - Ms. Chuwalpatcha Samretwanit, candidate for Lad Krabang district - Mr. Somchai Wesarattkragtrakul, candidate for Sai Yai district - Mr. Takkan Suntonvuthi, candidate for Lak Si district - Mr. Peeraphong Rasmi, candidate for Nong Chok district - Ms. Nurunmaan Huangtrap, candidate for Khlong Samwa district - Mr. Sutthichai Veerkulsuntor, candidate for Jomthong district - Mr. Pana Wutidetch, candidate for Don Mueang district - Mr. Kittipong Roifupun, candidate for Thung Khru district - Ms. Phimphen Veerkulsuntor, candidate for Rat Burana district - Mr. Wirut Meenchaiyanan, candidate for Minburi district