On May 24, 2025, Deputy National Police Chief and Police Spokesman Trairuang Phimsarn visited Wang Somboon Police Station in Saraburee Province to monitor the investigation into a case involving police officers and a civilian who abducted and extorted five Chinese nationals. The incident occurred at a residential property in Wang Mai Subdistrict, Wang Somboon District, Saraburee Province on May 17, 2025.

Deputy Chief Supanatt Charoengsuangsukul and other senior officials from Region 2, provincial and district police commanders attended the meeting.

Deputy Chief Trairuang revealed that investigators have expanded their inquiry and identified an additional police officer involved who surrendered on May 23, 2025, bringing the total number of suspects to seven: six police officers and one civilian. The six police officers face charges including soliciting or receiving assets or benefits improperly, abuse of authority, wrongful detention, and being involved in forced disappearances. Strict disciplinary and criminal proceedings will be initiated against them with further investigation into all involved parties.

The investigation also identified three additional suspects involved in transnational organized crime related to human trafficking: Seedaen (Thai national), Reatyh Seah (Cambodian national), and Ahlong (Chinese national). Police will file charges and pursue prosecution. Investigators, working with cybercrime units, will conduct detailed financial analysis to identify any connections to transnational criminal organizations and expand charges accordingly.

Deputy Chief Trairuang also awarded commendations to two police officers—Detective Lieutenant Colonel Wisitta Jaikla of Wang Somboon Police Station and Detective Lieutenant Colonel Bunlerp Phalkaew of Saraburee Provincial Immigration Office—for their leadership and assistance in the case.

A heart-pounding video went viral on Facebook showing a dramatic rescue attempt between two geckos in a house in Praang Buri Village, Krob Buri District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Posted by Facebook user "Ranurut Nawnakornburi" on the evening of May 23, the footage captured a larger gecko gripping the smaller one's mouth as it dangled helplessly from the ceiling with all four legs hanging over the edge. The larger gecko used all its strength to pull its companion back up, but the effort proved fruitless. The videographer wanted to help but had no ladder tall enough to reach the ceiling, so he frantically searched for tools to aid in the rescue. After nearly five minutes of struggle, the larger gecko finally gave up, and the smaller one plummeted nearly three meters to the ground below. Fortunately, the smaller gecko emerged unscathed and quickly scampered up the wall to safety, leaving viewers relieved that the dramatic scene didn't end in tragedy.

Suthasini Sawetbutr, Thailand's national women's table tennis champion, concluded her professional season in Austria with a spectacular triple crown victory across the Austrian Bundesliga, Austrian Cup, and the ETTU Europe Cup Women's Club Championship.

In the latest triumph, the final of the ETTU Europe Cup Women at Linz AG—the club where Suthasini is based—she defeated Italy's Quattro Mori Giareri in a thrilling comeback. After falling behind 1-3 in the opening set, she stormed back with a 3-0 victory at home, forcing a decisive golden match to claim the title.

Following the victory, Suthasini posted an emotional message: "This Europe Cup championship is the most meaningful title I could win. Over the five years I've been here, this club has been more than just a sports team—it's been a second home that gave me opportunities, confidence, invaluable experiences, and cherished memories. I'm grateful to the club president, coaches, staff, teammates, and all the fans who supported me and stood by my side through every moment, from the first day I came to play in Europe until today, when I've ended one chapter of my athletic journey with a European championship. It's a story too beautiful to forget. Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart."

Immigration Bureau Region 3 Arrests Two Foreigners in Serious Cases: Theft Gang and Drug Trafficking Suspects Evading Thai Authorities; authorities prepare to deport and transfer cases for prosecution.

May 23, 2025. Major General Songpruet Sirisuk, Commander of Immigration Bureau Region 3, ordered Pol. Col. Suriya Puang Sambat, Deputy Commander of Investigation Division at Immigration Bureau Region 3, and Pol. Lt. Col. Ithidhorn Prasertsakdi, Vice Deputy Commander, along with their team to track down and arrest suspects with outstanding warrants.

The investigation team arrested Mr. Wang (alias), 31 years old, Chinese national, wanted by Beijing Police, People's Republic of China for the charge of 'conspiracy to commit theft' at a hotel in the Huai Khwang area of Bangkok. He entered Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport with a Non-Immigrant Visa (Category O). Passport and identity verification confirmed his match with Beijing's wanted database.

They also arrested Mr. Martin (alias), 42 years old, French national, wanted by French police on serious charges including smuggling, possession, offer for sale, and distribution of controlled substances without authorization. He was alleged to have imported narcotics from Belgium and exported drugs to the United Kingdom, Austria, Germany, and Italy. He also faces conspiracy charges that carry prison sentences of at least 10 years. He was arrested at a condominium in central Pattaya after entering Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport with a Non-Immigrant Visa (Category O).

Passport and identity verification confirmed his match with French authorities' wanted database. Immigration officers proceeded under the Immigration Act, revoking the suspects' permission to stay in Thailand. Authorities are preparing to deport both suspects and coordinate their handover to the People's Republic of China and France respectively.

BANGKOK — 24 May 2026, Thai cyber police said they are seeking those responsible for an explicit sexual livestream widely circulated on Facebook, warning that people who like or share the content could also face criminal charges.

Maj. Gen. Chatpandakarn Klaiklueng, deputy commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, said on 24 May that cyber police became aware of the livestream on the night it appeared after social media monitoring officers detected the clip and alerted senior officials.

He said the Technology Crime Inspection and Analysis Division had been ordered to investigate the URL and identify the people appearing in the video.

Authorities are examining whether the page owner or individuals in the footage are Thai nationals or located in Thailand. If so, police will pursue charges under Thailand's Computer Crime Act for importing obscene content into a computer system, he said.

Police pledged to pursue the case "strictly and to the fullest extent of the law".

Chatpandakarn also said cyber police would coordinate with Facebook Thailand to review why the platform's online community standards failed to detect and remove the sexually explicit material before it spread to an audience reportedly numbering in the millions.

He said online platforms already have content moderation standards intended to filter harmful material, particularly sexual content, which should normally be removed immediately.

Cyber police urged social media users who encounter similar content to report it and contact the cyber police hotline, 1441.

Officials described such material as harmful online content that could encourage imitation, particularly among children and young people.

Police warned against posting sexually explicit material online, saying offenders could face prosecution under Section 14 of the Computer Crime Act, including provisions covering false information and obscene content uploaded to computer systems.

Violators face penalties of up to five years in prison, a fine of up to 100,000 baht (£2,100), or both, police said.

Authorities also warned users against liking, sharing or redistributing explicit clips, saying those who knowingly disseminate obscene or unlawful computer data could face the same penalties as the original posters under the law.

First images from an underwater cave 50-60 meters deep in Vavuu Atoll, Maldives have been released following a tragedy that claimed the lives of five Italian tourists on May 15. The photographs, captured by Finnish rescue diver Sami Paakkarinen during the final search mission, show how sediment clouds reduce visibility to near-zero in the cave's depths, with rescue teams believing the group became disoriented before running out of air.

Images near the cave entrance still show natural light penetrating the water—this is where diving instructor and boat captain Gianluca Benedetti was found on May 14, the day of the incident. However, deeper inside the cave, the water becomes so murky that visibility is nearly impossible. Rescue divers believe the group lost their way inside the cave before their air supplies were exhausted.

Experts note that the cave contains narrow passages and large amounts of sediment that can be easily stirred up by even small fin movements, completely obscuring vision. It is believed the diving instructor attempted to find the exit but ran out of air near the cave entrance.

Rome's prosecutor's office has launched a formal investigation to determine why experienced divers exceeded safe diving depth limits of 30 meters—which is the Maldives' regulatory maximum—without proper permits, training, or required equipment.

Previous reports indicated that all five divers went missing while exploring the underwater cave at approximately 50 meters depth, exceeding the Maldives' authorized diving depth of 30 meters, and they lacked the necessary permits, training certifications, and safety equipment required by law.