Breaking

Wave of Wheel Thefts at Airport Link Hua Mak Parking Lot Sparks Safety Warning

Thieves targeting the Airport Link Hua Mak parking lot stole wheels from multiple vehicles in May, exploiting the unsupervised free lot that doubles as a dumping ground for abandoned cars.

15 May Khaosod

On May 15, 2025, the Facebook page 'Sanam Luang Today' issued a safety alert after thieves stole wheels from multiple vehicles parked in the lot beneath Airport Link Hua Mak station. The post showed photos of several cars with wheels removed, some propped up with rocks and others left without support. One sedan, covered in bird droppings from prolonged parking, also fell victim to the thefts.

The social media alert sparked widespread comments from residents who noted that most vehicles in the lot are long-term abandoned cars—left for months or even years rather than days. The free parking area lacks security guards or official supervision, attracting both abandoned vehicles and thieves. Many frustrated netizens complained about the lack of available spaces for legitimate airport users, calling on authorities to address the security and management issues at the location.

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Police

40 Thai nationals repatriated from Cambodian prison; 6 have arrest warrants, 15 linked to mule account scams

Forty Thai nationals repatriated from Cambodia through Chanthaburi were screened upon return, revealing six with active arrest warrants and 15 linked to call center fraud and mule account scams.

15 May Khaosod

On May 15, Deputy Provincial Police Commander Arkpon Sunthrawipat of Chanthaburi, alongside officers from Pong Nam Ron Police Station, Chanthaburi Immigration Bureau, and other agencies, took custody of 40 Thai nationals who had completed sentences in Cambodia and were transferred back through the permanent Baan Phak Kad border checkpoint in Khlong Yai District, Pong Nam Ron. After collection from the consulate general in Siem Reap, all individuals underwent human trafficking screening (NRM) and detailed criminal background checks. Six of the 40 showed criminal histories and had active arrest warrants for outstanding cases; authorities immediately placed them in custody for relevant investigative agencies. Another 15 individuals were linked to mule account schemes, with records showing involvement in providing and using fake accounts in technology-related crimes. Some had connections across multiple cases, indicating they were key operatives in call center fraud networks. Investigation revealed the group engaged in illegal border crossing and may be connected to networks affecting security during the unstable Thai-Cambodian border situation. The National Security Operations Center has detained these individuals under the Martial Law Act B.E. 2457 for seven days pending deep investigation. Provincial police have coordinated with stations nationwide regarding victims in cases tied to the 15 mule account suspects to gather evidence and pursue charges according to national police guidelines.

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Breaking

Severe Storm Damages Stage and LED Screens at Kung Suteerat Concert Before Performance

Powerful rainstorm damaged the stage, LED screens and seating at a Kung Suteerat concert venue in Nakhon Sawan on May 15, but the Luk Thung artist vowed to perform at an alternate location.

15 May Khaosod

Severe Storm Damages Stage and LED Screens at Kung Suteerat Concert Before Performance in Tak District, Nakhon Sawan Province. On May 15, renowned Luk Thung artist Kung Suteerat Vongtewan posted video footage of a powerful rainstorm that struck Indra Paradise Park in Tak district, Nakhon Sawan, as he was preparing for his evening concert. The storm was so intense that it collapsed temporary seating structures and damaged the stage setup that had been prepared for the performance. The artist reported that the LED display panels also suffered significant wind damage, though damage assessments are still ongoing. Staff members were instructed to remove equipment from the stage before the concert. However, by approximately 7:20 PM, Kung released an update expressing his determination, stating: "We won't give up. Tonight we'll perform our concert on the center stage in front of the Indra monument. Please come and support us."

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Police

Third Suspect Arrested in Murder of 73-Year-Old Moneylender After Confession

A third suspect confessed to beating a 73-year-old moneylender with an iron rod during a robbery in Nakhon Si Thammarat on May 1st, with police investigating whether additional accomplices were involved in the killing.

15 May Khaosod

A third suspect has been arrested in the murder of Pranee, 73, a moneylender who was killed with a sharp weapon near a concrete road in Moo 5, Khuan Kaew Subdistrict, Ron Phibun District, Nakhon Si Thammarat, on the morning of May 1st. Two suspects, Charoen Yut, 51, and Palpol, 54, were previously arrested. Police believe the motive involves debt settlement and theft.

On May 15, 2025, investigators from Ron Phibun Police Station obtained a warrant from Thung Song Provincial Court to arrest a third suspect, Akkhom, 57, a mechanic whose house is approximately 300 meters from where Pranee's body was found. During intensive questioning, Akkhom confessed to using an iron rod to beat Pranee while collecting loan payments from her home before moving her body to the roadside where it was discovered. However, he has not yet revealed information about any accomplices, though police believe the crime likely involved more than one person.

Police took Akkhom to the crime scene to corroborate his confession. Previously, Akkhom had been questioned as a key witness and had implicated Charoen Yut and Palpol, who were arrested but denied involvement. Police remain confident in the forensic evidence against them. Senior officials have assigned additional investigating officers to Ron Phibun Police Station to conduct further investigations and accelerate the resolution of this shocking case, which has garnered significant public attention.

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Community

Dentist Shocked: Patient's Tartar Removal Reveals Entire Panel of Real Teeth—Initially Mistaken for Dentures

A Thai dentist was shocked to discover what appeared to be dentures were actually real teeth cemented together by severe tartar buildup, which came loose as a complete panel during cleaning.

15 May Khaosod

A shocking dental case has left even the dentist stunned. On the 15th, TikTok dental clinic @saijaifundental shared an extraordinary story: when a patient came for tartar removal, an entire panel of teeth came loose. The dentist first thought it was a denture, but it turned out to be the patient's real teeth.

In the video, the dentist describes a large chunk of hardened tartar with several teeth embedded in it—so fossil-like in appearance that it's easy to mistake at first glance. However, these are genuine teeth from the patient that became dislodged along with the tartar buildup. The dentist explains: "Look at this case. Do you wonder what these teeth in the tray are? I was wondering too. I thought they were dentures the patient was wearing, but actually they're real teeth held together by tartar. The tartar had bonded each of the patient's teeth together, making it look exactly like a denture."

When the dentist scraped away the tartar, the entire panel came out at once, like a denture being removed. But in reality, it was real teeth with a tartar base—a first-time case for this dentist. The message to patients: if you have heavy tartar buildup, get it professionally cleaned before it reaches this stage. It's genuinely shocking to see.

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National

Private Sector Presents Four Proposals to Government for Energy Crisis: Eyes Opportunity to Attract Foreign Investment and Manufacturing Base Relocation, Emphasizes Must Not Leave Behind SMEs

Thailand's private sector presented four proposals to the government during a dialogue forum, urging the country to seize the global energy crisis as an opportunity to attract foreign investment and manufacturing relocations through water i

15 May Khaosod

Following Prime Minister Anuthine Charnweerakul's opening of a government-private sector dialogue forum titled "Entrepreneurs Speak, Government Listens," Deputy Prime Minister Ekniti Nitithanprasad revealed the government is receptive to private sector proposals for economic advancement amid global energy crisis and Middle East instability. The private sector unanimously views this crisis as "a critical opportunity for Thailand" to attract foreign investment and manufacturing base relocations into the country, including industrial factories and supply chains.

The private sector stated Thailand must urgently "turn crisis into opportunity" through structural investment and systemic reforms to accommodate the global manufacturing base shift occurring across the ASEAN region.

Four Key Private Sector Proposals:

1. Water Resource Investment: Accelerate water infrastructure investment to support agriculture, the nation's crucial food production foundation, while warning of water scarcity risks later in the year from climate volatility.

2. Clean Energy and Electrical Grid Investment: Rapidly expand clean energy investments such as solar power while modernizing the electrical transmission grid to accommodate new energy forms.

3. Human Capital and Digital-AI Technology Investment: Accelerate workforce upskilling/reskilling for the AI economy, leveraging data center resources to advance digital and advanced technology industries, including domestic AI development.

4. New Growth Engines: Develop future industries including wellness tourism, digital-AI, modern agriculture, and advanced technology sectors, positioning Thailand as a regional manufacturing and financial hub.

Removing Investment Barriers: The private sector also proposed expediting regulatory reform, particularly authorization processes and land restrictions that delay investment, while praising the BOI Fast Track mechanism for accelerating approvals. They also recommended strengthening anti-corruption measures and establishing mechanisms to enhance transparency in government projects.

4T Economic Development Framework: The private sector proposed a "4T" development framework: * Targeted: Clear industry development goals * Transition: Energy shift from fossil fuels to clean energy * Transformation: Economic restructuring and human development * Together: Public-private sector collaboration

Next Steps: The Prime Minister plans to establish a Public-Private Joint Committee to consolidate all proposals into actionable implementation, serving as a systematic mechanism to drive Thailand's economic growth, with aims to restore Thailand as ASEAN's major economic center sustainably.

This dialogue reflects government-private sector cooperation in determining Thailand's economic direction, with the objective of elevating the nation back to sustainable prominence as ASEAN's key economic hub. The private sector expressed concerns about Thailand's current economic situation amid cost-of-living pressures.

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Community

Almost Like a Legend: Gecko Calls Green Snake Down, but Gets Interrupted by a Barking Dog Before the Snake Can Feast on Its Liver

A gecko seemingly summoned a green snake to eat its diseased liver on a car window in May, but a barking dog interrupted before the snake could feed, sparking renewed discussion of an ancient Thai legend believed to bring good fortune.

15 May Khaosod

A gecko on a car window appeared to summon a green snake from the roof on May 15, 2025, but a barking dog scared the snake away before it could feed. A Facebook user posted the viral video with a caption: "A gecko calling on a snake to help eat its aged liver—this is exactly how it happens." The post sparked heated online discussion about the ancient legend and lottery ticket numbers. The reporter later contacted Amnaj, also known as Ajarn Ott, from Phetchaburi Province's Wichian Buri District, who posted the video. He explained that the ancient belief holds that when geckos age and their livers become swollen and diseased, they call green snakes to eat the livers so they can regenerate and live longer. Those who witness this are believed to receive good fortune and blessings.

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National

Army Commander Discusses Enhanced Military Cooperation with USARPAC Commander at LANPAC 2026 Conference

Thailand and the U.S. agreed to deepen military cooperation through expanded training programs and support for Thailand's Stryker unit capabilities during bilateral talks at the LANPAC 2026 conference. The discussions built on existing join

15 May Khaosod

On May 15, 2569, General Panya Khlaewplodtuk, Commander of the Royal Thai Army (CTA), attended the third day of the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) conference. In the morning, he held bilateral discussions with General Ronald P. Clark, Commander of the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), to strengthen military cooperation between the two nations.

Both sides agreed to develop and enhance training and educational programs beyond their existing joint exercises under the Cobra Gold and Hanuman Guardian frameworks, which continue to be elevated. They also discussed future training initiatives, including jungle warfare operations. Additionally, the Thai Army outlined plans to expand its Stryker unit capabilities, which received commendation and promised support from the U.S. side.

In the afternoon, General Panya attended a demonstration exercise featuring infantry units conducting tactical assaults with live ammunition, accompanied by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and counter-UAV operations. The event also showcased advanced weapons systems, including the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from the United States, demonstrating the operational capabilities of the U.S. Army forces in the Indo-Pacific region.

The LANPAC 2026 conference serves as an important platform for strengthening military cooperation between Thailand and the United States across training, education, and military capability development, aimed at addressing the evolving security landscape and emerging challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Police

Popular Facebook Page Warns About Reporting on Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Cases; NBTC Takes Issue Seriously

A popular Facebook page has highlighted media reporting restrictions on domestic violence and sexual abuse cases, which aim to protect victims from secondary harm under Thailand's Domestic Violence Protection Act. The NBTC prohibits identif

15 May Khaosod

A popular Facebook page has issued warnings about covering domestic violence and sexual abuse cases, emphasizing the need to protect victims from secondary harm through media exposure. On May 15, the "Drama-addict" Facebook page highlighted an important issue that most people outside the media industry are unaware of due to lack of formal disclosure. Years ago, the NBTC convened major media outlets from all sectors to conduct training on reporting standards for "domestic violence and sexual abuse in families," as these matters are governed by the Domestic Violence Protection Act, B.E. 2550 (2007). Key prohibitions regarding media coverage include: banning the publication or dissemination of information that could identify the victim through any medium—print, electronic, or otherwise; strictly prohibiting disclosure of the victim's real name or surname, or any information linking to their identity; prohibiting publication of photographs or videos showing faces or distinguishing features; and banning disclosure of family information such as residential address, educational institution, or workplace of either victim or perpetrator that could lead to identification. Violators face imprisonment not exceeding six months, fines not exceeding 6,000 baht, or both. The NBTC takes this matter very seriously because interviewing victims on camera would constitute secondary victimization and harm. Consequently, major media outlets have refrained from conducting in-depth interviews on such cases or pursuing them as scoops for many years, as doing so violates the law. However, general reporting that follows NBTC-provided guidelines without probing into sensitive details is permitted, provided that measures are taken to protect victims from further harm or secondary victimization.

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National

Belgium Unveils 26-Player World Cup 2026 Squad Led by Lukaku, De Bruyne, and Doku

Belgium announced its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup on May 15, headlined by Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku. The team will compete in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

15 May Khaosod

Belgium's head coach Rudy Garcia has announced the 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, led by Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Jeremy Doku.

Belgium qualified for the 2026 World Cup final tournament, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. On May 15, Garcia revealed his final squad selection for the competition.

Notably, the roster includes 33-year-old Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury and has seen limited playing time recently.

Several experienced players remain in the squad, including Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli's playmaker; Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid's goalkeeper; and Leandro Trossard of Arsenal.

Form players including Jeremy Doku of Manchester City and Senne Lemmens, Manchester United's defender, also made the cut.

Belgium's 26-player squad includes:

Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lemmens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Strasbourg)

Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting Lisbon), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton), Coni De Winter (AC Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Thomas Meunier (Lille), Nathan Ngoyo (Lille), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Frankfurt)

Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Yuri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Girona)

Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille), Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica), Diego Moreira (Strasbourg), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Belgium has been drawn in Group J alongside Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.

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Beckham Becomes First Athlete to Break £1 Billion in Wealth, Enters UK Rich List

David Beckham has become the first athlete to exceed £1 billion in wealth, entering the UK's Sunday Times Rich List at 141st place with an estimated net worth of £1.185 billion.

15 May Khaosod

David Beckham, the 51-year-old former England international, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first athlete to surpass £1 billion in wealth, ranking 141st on the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. Sir David Beckham, the former England captain who played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and LA Galaxy, and currently serves as president of Inter Miami FC along with numerous other business ventures, has an estimated net worth of £1.185 billion or approximately 51.63 billion baht. He ranks second among sports personalities, trailing only Bernie Ecclestone, the former Formula One supremo, whose wealth is estimated at £2 billion or around 87 billion baht. Other notable sports figures on the list include promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn with combined assets of £1.035 billion, seven-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton ranking fifth with £435 million, Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy, 37, ranking seventh with £325 million, renowned boxer Anthony Joshua with £240 million ranking eighth, Tyson Fury with £162 million ranking ninth, and current England captain Harry Kane and two-time Wimbledon champion Sir Andy Murray jointly holding tenth place with £110 million. The wealthiest individuals in the United Kingdom remain the Hinduja family, owners of the Hinduja Group conglomerate, with assets of £2.696 billion or approximately 1.65 trillion baht. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-chairman of Manchester United, has dropped from seventh to ninth place on the UK billionaire list, with his wealth declining by £1.85 billion, leaving him with £15.194 billion or approximately 6.6 trillion baht. JK Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, ranks 159th with wealth of £975 million or approximately 42.443 billion baht.

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