Phetchabun province experienced another severe summer storm on May 10, 2025, marking the second consecutive day of extreme weather. Strong winds and heavy rainfall battered the Sadieng and Nangua subdistricts of Mueang Phetchabun, causing widespread damage to homes and buildings that officials are still surveying. The storm toppled several large eucalyptus trees, including one that brought down seven electrical poles along the Saraburi-Lom Sak road, resulting in power outages across much of Phetchabun Municipality. Traffic lights went out, prompting authorities to deploy traffic cones for safety management. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage directly resulted from the pole collapses. Provincial electricity officials worked through 6:00 PM to restore power to affected areas, while machinery and equipment have been prepared to replace the damaged high-voltage poles the following day.

The GLO Cup 2026 Eastern Region qualifying round, Thailand's premier 8-a-side youth football championship organized by the Government Lottery Office (GLO), officially concluded on May 10, 2025, in Chachoengsao Province. Regional teams in the under-13 and under-15 age groups, with four teams per division, have been finalized, along with the complete GLO STAR program roster for the Eastern Region.

The final day's atmosphere was vibrant, graced by Major General Nuin Sansankom, Director of the Government Lottery Office, who presided over the awards ceremony and congratulated the outstanding young athletes throughout the competition.

Championship Results: Under-13: Assumption Sriracha defeated Pattaya United 3-0 to claim the Eastern Region title. The Rabbit Junior secured third place with a 3-0 victory over Mareewitthaya School Pattaya. In the under-15 division, Assumption Sriracha captured the double championship with a 6-1 win over Taksin Rayong School, while Royal Navy FC claimed third place with a 4-2 victory over Rayong Witthayakom Paknam A U15.

The four semifinalist teams from each age group have earned the right to represent the Eastern Region at the Thai national championship round.

Under-13 representatives: - Assumption Sriracha - Pattaya United - The Rabbit Junior - Mareewitthaya School Pattaya

Under-15 representatives: - Assumption Sriracha - Taksin Rayong School - Royal Navy FC - Rayong Witthayakom Paknam A U15

Major General Nuin Sansankom commented on the Eastern Region's overall performance: "This year we've seen many teams with excellent preparation—physically, tactically, and in adapting to the 8-a-side format of GLO Cup. This reflects the dedication of coaches, parents, and the athletes themselves. Many teams showed clear development and played with quality."

"What's particularly encouraging is seeing children display their abilities with creativity in play and positive attitudes toward competition. This is the core goal of GLO Cup—to make football a space of opportunity and learning for Thai youth."

"Simultaneously, the GLO STAR program has revealed many talented players from both large and small clubs. Everyone has equal opportunity to showcase their skills, and this represents another crucial step in building Thailand's youth football foundation for the future."

The GLO STAR program selected 11 young players from the Eastern Region to advance to the national selection round:

GLO STAR Under-13: 1. Raminthorn Srivichai (Assumption Sriracha) 2. Sittipol Phoolthrap (Taksin Rayong) 3. Pathawi Prasert (Pattaya United) 4. Orucha Thabtimtes (Assumption Sriracha)

GLO STAR Under-15: 1. Phakin Thamthiang (Assumption Sriracha) 2. Prawat Somnuk (Taksin Rayong) 3. Methas Khamlert (Praram Bangkok) 4. Anuwat Raengkhettrawit (Assumption Sriracha) 5. Voraphat Tosawastdi (Taksin Rayong) 6. Siraphop Somol (Assumption Sriracha) 7. Wichayuthorn Petchratan (Royal Navy FC)

The GLO STAR program will complete selection of talented young players across all seven regions nationwide before advancing to the Thai national championship round. The program will narrow the selection to 15 players per age group for the GLO STAR Camp, followed by final selection rounds.

Muang Thong United closes out 17 seasons in Thailand's top division, leaving behind a legacy of four Thai League championships. Three teams will be relegated to Thai League 2 for the next season.

On May 10, 2025, Thai League football reached its final matchday, with the spotlight on Thalang Stadium where two teams fighting for survival met. Sukhothai FC hosted Muang Thong United, with both teams desperately needing a win to remain in the top flight.

Sukhothai clearly outperformed their opponents, scoring three unanswered goals to defeat Muang Thong 3-0. The victory moved Sukhothai to 28 points and 13th place on the table, while Muang Thong dropped to 14th place and relegation to Thai League 2. This ends the club's 17-year consecutive stint in the top flight since their promotion in 2009, during which they won four Thai League titles.

The three teams relegated to Thai League 2 for next season: 14. Muang Thong United 15. Nakhon Ratchasima FC 16. Phlan Kanjanat FC

On the morning of May 10, 2025, Siam Rayong rescue personnel received a call about a young woman whose gold ring had fallen into a drainage pipe near Nong Faep morning market in Muang District, Rayong Province. Upon arrival, they found the distraught 30-year-old woman standing outside the market, explaining that her 2-baht gold ring—worth over 30,000 baht—had fallen into the approximately 1-meter-deep drainage pipe.

Rescue workers fashioned a wire hook in an L-shape to fish out the tissue bundle and ring from the pipe. The task proved challenging as the tissue paper became tangled and waterlogged, while the scorching heat left the rescue workers drenched in sweat. Market vendors gathered around, anxiously watching and cheering on the team as they worked to retrieve the ring. Due to the small opening of the drainage pipe cover, rescuers had to bend down and carefully locate the tissue paper. After about 10 minutes of effort, they successfully pulled the tissue-wrapped gold ring from the pipe, prompting tears of joy from the ring's owner, who expressed her heartfelt gratitude.

The woman explained that she had ridden her motorcycle to the market to shop. After completing her purchases, she reached into her pocket to get money to pay the vendor, and tissue paper came out along with her wallet. She threw away the tissue but didn't realize her gold ring was wrapped inside it. As she was leaving the market, she accidentally kicked the tissue bundle into the drainage pipe. When she realized what had happened, she panicked, crying in fear that the water would sweep the ring away. Market merchants immediately notified rescue personnel for assistance.

"Sergeant Hap" Denies Providing Gun to Chinese Man, insisting if he had actually sold firearms he would be rich by now. His denial contradicts investigation findings that reveal a systematic profit markup scheme that escalated the price to 200,000 baht. The planned handover point was scheduled for May 10.

On May 10, 2569, reporters covered the arrest of Ming Chen Sun, age 31, a Chinese national, and a 33-year-old Taiwanese woman, apprehended with military-grade assault weapons, high-explosive ordnance for mass destruction, antipersonnel grenades, and throwing grenades totaling 10 rounds, along with bomb-making equipment and significant quantities of oil.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 10 at Na Chom Thian Police Station, authorities detained Petty Officer First Class Methee ("Sergeant Methee") from the Royal Thai Navy and Petty Officer First Class Pathaompol ("Sergeant Hap"), a retired naval officer, for questioning. They were identified as the gun supplier to the Chinese nationals, with interrogation lasting several hours.

Petty Officer Pathaompol disclosed to reporters that he contacted police officials today to meet with investigating officers to demonstrate his innocence and denied all allegations. He acknowledged knowing "Sergeant Methee" because they served in the navy together and everyone knew each other, but he was not the one who procured the firearms and had no involvement with this Chinese group. He argued that if he had actually sold guns, he would be wealthy already—a single gun barrel goes for hundreds of thousands of baht.

"Sergeant Hap" insists on his innocence, denying involvement in providing guns to the Chinese man.

According to investigation reports that outlined a timeline, the Chinese suspect Ming Chen entered a shooting range in Pattaya and met Kchentor ("Boy"), a firearms instructor. Ming Chen subsequently sent photos of the desired weapons to Kchentor for purchase. Kchentor then contacted "Sergeant Methee" for assistance in obtaining the firearms according to specifications. "Sergeant Methee" then reached out to "Sergeant Hap" before the guns were offered for sale through Lieutenant Colonel Wachrin ("Sergeant Boy").

In this transaction, profits were added systematically through multiple layers: 1. Original price: 150,000 baht 2. "Sergeant Hap" added 30,000 baht (quoted price of 180,000 baht) 3. Kchentor added another 20,000 baht (selling price to Chinese man at 200,000 baht)

After agreeing on the price, Kchentor drove Ming Chen to meet "Sergeant Methee" at a convenience store on Sukhumvit Road, then they proceeded to the meeting point—a garden house in Sattahip subdistrict surrounded by barbed wire on a hillside, with a shipping container on the property. This was where "Sergeant Hap" and "Sergeant Boy" delivered the guns.

Sergeant Methee Under Investigation

After inspecting the firearms to his satisfaction, Ming Chen transferred 100,000 baht to "Sergeant Boy's" account and another 100,000 baht to Jamlohng's account (the money recipient) on February 5. Jamlohng received only 500 baht in payment for withdrawing the funds.

As for the Taiwanese woman, police brought her in for questioning with a translator to determine her connection to the weapons and explosives.

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