At 11 p.m. on May 13, 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gave a statement at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base regarding Cambodian soldiers firing 11 rounds along the Or Samet area near the Chom Phet permanent border crossing in Kabchang District, Surin Province. Anutin gestured to Army Chief Chaipruk Duangpratruj, who was following behind, and acknowledged receiving the report. When asked if he had issued additional orders regarding border readiness, Anutin responded that the Cambodian troops remained on their side and did not deliberately provoke or challenge Thailand, though gunfire was heard. Army Chief Chaipruk added that Thai forces returned fire with two rounds before the situation ceased. Regarding local residents' concerns, Anutin stated there was nothing to worry about, as Thai military maintains full control of the border. While Cambodia has its own sovereignty, it cannot violate Thai sovereignty.

Actor Tawan Vihokratana has clarified his position following backlash after liking an Instagram post by Mind Labhatsalai, the wife of Pai Sakkoot, in a family conflict dispute that sparked social media controversy. In his statement, Tawan explained that he liked the post before learning about today's developments and was simply offering support to a friend who was being criticized inappropriately with harsh language that went beyond the facts. As an outsider to the family matter, he said he cannot comment on the family relationships, but firmly stated he does not support any form of domestic violence and that families should be safe spaces for children to grow properly. He acknowledged that past trauma should not be ignored and deserves healing and resolution. Finally, Tawan apologized if his like caused a misunderstanding that he supports domestic violence, clarifying once more that he stands for what is right and prioritizes this matter accordingly.

Milli Offers Extended Apology Over Liking 'Pai-Mind' Post, Admits Lack of Caution and Inappropriate Language, Denies Support for Violence or Re-victimization

May 13 – A family conflict involving "Skoat" members Tray Skoat and Pai Skoat has become a trending online drama. The controversy escalated after numerous famous artists and actors liked and commented on an Instagram post by Mind Labhasphal (Pai Skoat's wife) clarifying the situation from her husband's perspective. When a more serious conflict emerged, online society heavily criticized the celebrities for their expressions, including rapper Milli Danupha Kanatheerakukan, who also liked the post.

Milli, along with her agency YUPP! ENTERTAINMENT, has now posted a clarification and apology: "I would like to use this space to apologize to everyone once more for what happened. This incident stemmed from my carelessness in using social media. I understand that I disappointed many people and caused discomfort.

I acknowledge my mistake in lacking prudence and using inappropriate language, which I should have been more careful about. I have no intention of supporting or agreeing with violence or re-victimizing those affected in any way. I am deeply sorry about the consequences of my actions, and this is an important lesson for me.

This incident is a crucial learning experience, and I will take all warnings and criticism to heart to improve myself and be more careful in my expressions and social media use. I sincerely apologize."

A 65-year-old man was abandoned in the forest by his supervisor and coworkers, forcing him to walk over 50 kilometers through intense heat searching for his work group. With no phone and only 14 baht remaining, he was found exhausted and sweating profusely wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and shorts, carrying two old bags along Highway 304 near Sai Mitra School in Kabinburi district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province.

Reporters found the man walking past a sticky rice and grilled pork shop near a Bang Jak gas station in Lat Krachian subdistrict, Kabinburi district. Reporters offered to buy him food, and though he was shy and initially asked for just one package of sticky rice with grilled pork, he requested two when he learned reporters would pay. The vendor also gave him a glass of red Fanta.

The man identified himself as Daeng Chuvarimit, 65 years old. He explained that he was hired to haul eucalyptus wood with a supervisor named "Dam" and five or six coworkers. On the evening of May 11, after loading wood onto a ten-wheeler truck in the Thablaan area of Nadi district, everyone dispersed to rest. He fell asleep in a shelter in the eucalyptus plantation, and when he woke up, the supervisor and all the coworkers had moved camp and left without him.

"I'm not angry at my supervisor. He was probably drunk and forgot to check if everyone got on the truck, so he left me behind," Daeng said with innocent eyes.

He decided to walk from Nadi district toward Lat Krachian subdistrict and Khlong Rang village, where the supervisor usually brought the work crew to find jobs—a distance of over 50 kilometers. He hoped that as he walked, coworkers who knew him would recognize him and pick him up to return to camp.

When asked why he didn't call his supervisor or coworkers, Daeng said he had no phone and only 14 baht in his pocket. He is alone—his wife has passed away and his children have their own families elsewhere.

Daeng asked reporters to drop him under the overpass at the entrance to Sapbua village, saying he would wait there. If he didn't find his supervisor or coworkers, he would continue walking to Khlong Rang and Rabao Phai to search for new work and other laborers.

Damnoen Saduak Police and local administration officials launched a major raid on an illegal cockfighting den that descended into chaos as gamblers fled and police gave chase, successfully arresting 45 suspects.

On May 13, 2026, Police Major Phuphon Thapcharoen, superintendent of Damnoen Saduak Police Station in Ratchaburi Province, led approximately 50 officers from the investigation unit, special operations division, and district administration in a raid on the cockfighting operation in Moo 7, Don Kruay Subdistrict, Damnoen Saduak District.

Upon arrival, officers found gamblers gathered around the arena cheering fighting roosters. The moment they spotted police, the suspects bolted in all directions like a swarm of bees escaping. Officers pursued and managed to apprehend a total of 45 individuals, though some managed to escape due to the location's proximity to coconut plantation groves.

Authorities seized eight fighting roosters, ten game fowl, the fighting arena, chairs, betting notebooks, and other gambling equipment from the suspects. All detainees face charges of illegal cockfighting gambling operations without proper authorization, with cases being forwarded for prosecution.

American man arrested for assault and stalking minors and women before fleeing to Thailand, hiding in luxury condo in central Chiang Mai, authorities move to deport. On May 13, 2025, Deputy National Police Spokesman Pol. Lt. Col. Trairong Phiwphon revealed the arrest of a significant transnational fugitive following National Police Commissioner Pol. Gen. Kittipat Puntpetch's directive for a crackdown on international crime and illegal aliens. An investigation unit working with the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) raided and arrested Mr. Joseph Frances Chinnock (also known as Joseph Kelly), 58, an American national.

The arrest followed an urgent notification from the FBI Thailand office that Mr. Joseph is a dangerous fugitive wanted by U.S. authorities for three counts of assault and three counts of sexual stalking and harassment of children and women, considered a serious threat to society. The U.S. Embassy has already revoked his passport.

Investigators found that the suspect entered Thailand in late March and was hiding in a luxury condominium on Nimmanhaemin Soi 12 in Suthep Subdistrict, Muang District, Chiang Mai Province. Police surrounded the building and issued a notice revoking his permission to stay in the kingdom before detaining him and handing him over to Chiang Mai Provincial Police for deportation proceedings.

The National Police Commissioner has instructed all security agencies to continue "eradicating" gray market networks and hidden criminals to close loopholes preventing Thailand from becoming a safe haven for international criminals. The public is urged to report any suspicious foreign nationals by calling the 24-hour hotline 1178.