La Liga 2025-26 concluded on May 23 with its final matchday. Valencia defeated defending champions Barcelona 3-1 at home, with Robert Lewandowski giving Barcelona an early lead in the 61st minute before Valencia rallied with goals from Gabi Guerra, Luis Rioja in the 71st minute, and Guido Rodriguez in the 90+7th minute. Real Madrid finished their campaign with a 4-2 home victory over Athletic Bilbao, with Gonzalo Garcia scoring in the 12th minute, Jude Bellingham in the 41st, Kylian Mbappe in the 51st, and Ibrahim Diaz in the 88th. Athletic Bilbao scored through Gorka Guruzeta in the 45+1st and Iseta in the 90+1st.

Other results from matchday 38 included Deportivo Alaves losing 1-2 to Rayo Vallecano, Real Betis beating Levante 2-1, Celta Vigo defeating Sevilla 1-0, Espanyol drawing 1-1 with Real Sociedad, Getafe defeating Osasuna 1-0, Girona drawing 1-1 with Elche, and Mallorca thrashing Real Oviedo 3-0. One remaining match on May 24 features Villarreal hosting Atletico Madrid, though the result is inconsequential as both teams have already secured UEFA Champions League qualification.

La Liga 2025-26 Season Summary: Champion: Barcelona UEFA Champions League Quotas: Barcelona (1st), Real Madrid (2nd), Villarreal (3rd or 4th), Atletico Madrid (3rd or 4th), Real Betis (5th) UEFA Europa League Quotas: Celta Vigo (6th), Real Sociedad (Copa del Rey champions) UEFA Conference League Quota: Getafe (7th) Relegated: Mallorca (18th), Girona (19th), Real Oviedo (20th)

Pol. Lt. Col. Tawi Sorsawang, advisor to the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee (former Justice Minister, Democrat Party leader, and party-list MP), attended the BYD Seal Five League 2 2025/26 playoff championship match at Rainbow Stadium in Pattani Province on the evening of May 23, 2026, to cheer on Pattani FC as they faced Nong Bua Pitchaya FC.

The stadium buzzed with energy and deafening cheers from tens of thousands of fans from Pattani and neighboring southern border provinces, creating an electric atmosphere that filled the venue to capacity.

Pattani FC's decisive victory sparked celebrations throughout Pattani Province and the southern border region. The team's triumph, dubbed a "masterpiece," represents a historic milestone as they secured promotion to Thailand's top division, Thai League 1, for the first time.

Pol. Lt. Col. Tawi met with club executives, coaching staff, and players at the stadium to offer congratulations and praise for their dedication and commitment.

He remarked that today's success transcends mere athletic victory—it represents the triumph of Pattani's spirit and the unity of southern border communities. The athletes demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience, bringing joy and smiles to tens of thousands of supporters and fans across the country.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations on this remarkable achievement born from your collective effort and dedication. Reaching Thai League 1 is powerful proof of the potential of youth and athletes from the far south," Pol. Lt. Col. Tawi said. "This is a historic page that we can all be proud of. I am confident that Pattani FC will continue to represent and inspire the youth in this region."

After the match, the stadium remained filled with joy, smiles, tears of pride, and shared cheers amid light rain—a historic evening that Pattani residents will remember for years to come.

At 8 PM on May 23, 2569, Deputy Superintendent Sataporn Sawatdee of Muang Udon Thani Police Station received a report of an intoxicated monk behaving disruptively and attempting to enter a popular shabu-shabu buffet restaurant and a liquor bar behind a shopping mall on Thong Yai Road in Udon Thani Municipality, about 300 meters from Udon Thani Railway Station. Police Unit 191 rushed to the scene.

When officers arrived, shopping mall security had already seated the monk on the ground near the bar entrance. He was wearing only a simple robe and lower garment with flip-flops, showing severe signs of intoxication. He staggered, spoke incoherently, reeked of alcohol, and shouted while cursing onlookers. He claimed he had drunk clear whisky and could drink wherever he wanted because it wasn't unconstitutional—arguing that politicians who created the constitution were the real violators.

Police found his monk's certificate and ID card, identifying him as Phra Somr Kusomo (Dhammayut sect), also known as Mr. Somr, 60 years old, a temple-ordained monk from Wat Pa Lailai in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. He had been ordained for 20 years since age 40. When questioned, he remained heavily intoxicated and angry at being checked, insulting reporters as ignorant of the constitution and challenging two police officers to fight.

Police transported him by pickup truck to collect his belongings from Udon Thani Railway Station. As they attempted to take him to the temple, he tried jumping from the moving vehicle. When police stopped to restrain him, he grabbed an officer's baton and attempted to strike them, leading to a struggle before he was handcuffed to the truck bed amid public shock.

Police then took Somr to Wat Bodhi Samphon, a royal temple in Udon Thani Province, for immediate defrocking. Venerable Sutthipaññavat, deputy provincial sangha leader, conducted the disrobing ceremony and removed his yellow robes. Afterward, he remained intoxicated and disoriented, unable to recall where he was or came from, but admitted to Venerable Sutthipaññavat that he drinks regularly whenever possible, claiming it relieves arm tightness.

After Somr changed into white civilian clothes, police invited him to the station, but he refused, saying he wanted to rest at the temple. However, officers escorted him out of the provincial sangha leader's quarters. He then argued with police again, claiming he was being forced to leave and threatened to punch an officer. Police took him into custody and filed charges for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Sawon, 55, the shopping mall security guard, revealed that he first saw the monk arriving by tuk-tuk at the railway station entrance, then saw him emerge later in severe intoxication reeking of alcohol. The monk initially asked Sawon if he had seen his mother, and when told no, he attempted to enter the shopping mall.

Hull City clinched a thrilling extra-time victory over Middlesbrough in the English Championship playoff final to return to the Premier League for the first time in nine years. The match took place at Wembley Stadium in London on May 23rd, with both teams locked in a tight contest. The first half saw Hull come close when Oliver McBurnie's header from a Ryan Giles cross struck the crossbar, leaving the score at 0-0 at the break. The second half remained scoreless, forcing the match into extra time. In the 90+5th minute, Yu Hiragawa's cross from the left found the area where the Middlesbrough goalkeeper fumbled the ball, and McBurnie pounced to fire home the winning goal in a 1-0 victory. Hull became the third team to earn Premier League promotion for next season, following champions Coventry City and runners-up Ipswich Town. This marks Hull's return to the top flight since their relegation in the 2016-17 season.

On May 23, 2025, as part of a crackdown on foreign-linked criminal activities, the Tourist Police conducted a raid on a bar and karaoke establishment in downtown Chiang Mai. Under the direction of Police Major General Olarb Iamprapphas, commander of Tourist Police Region 2, and Police Colonel Pison Truamdi, the investigation team led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Avirut Sukhaem, along with Chiang Phueak Police Station officers, inspected the venue. Officers discovered 12 Myanmar nationals employed as musicians and staff. Although all possessed valid work permits, the permits did not match the employers listed in their documentation, violating regulations requiring workers to notify the registrar of their employer and workplace within 15 days of employment. The raid followed complaints about excessive noise from the establishment and reports that it served as a hub for Myanmar migrant worker networks. According to preliminary investigation, the bar has been operating since the Songkran festival period, primarily serving Myanmar clients and migrant laborers, with a Thai manager overseeing operations. All suspects have been handed over to Chiang Phueak Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are currently tracking financial flows, employers, business owners, and capital backers involved in the operation.

A 13-year-old boy jumped into the water to rescue his 14-year-old female friend who was drowning, but was pulled under by her and both disappeared beneath the surface. Relatives lit incense at a shrine before the bodies were recovered.

At 5:00 PM on May 23, 2569, Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiresak Srivauray, head of Tharuean Police Station, received a report of two children drowning near Tharuean Pier on Soi Kasetrat, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. He proceeded to investigate with divers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. At the private pier, a 15-year-old friend named Chatchai gave a statement that he, his friend Pho (13 years old, a first-year student at Nonthaburi Wittaya School), and friend Waep (14 years old) had come to swim at the pier. He and Pho could swim, but Waep could not.

Before the incident, he swam about 20 meters from the dock toward the shore, then Waep attempted to follow him. However, due to the strong current, Waep began to drown and called for help. When Pho saw this, he jumped in to rescue her, but Waep grabbed and pulled him under as well.

After learning of the incident, two teams of Ruamkatanyu Foundation divers took turns searching. Relatives of the children lit incense at a shrine asking to find them. After more than two hours, rescuers found both bodies locked in an embrace approximately 50 meters from the dock. The bodies were handed over to the foundation and sent to Siriraj Hospital's forensic medicine department for detailed examination.