A 60-year-old man identified as Mr. Charoen has been arrested by Bangkhae Police for fatally stabbing Mr. Sai, approximately 40 years old, near Baan Suan Bangkhae condominium on Phaholyothin Road 48 on May 5 at 8 p.m. A 20-centimeter pointed knife was seized as evidence.

During interrogation, Mr. Charoen claimed he was eating when the victim approached and verbally abused him without prior conflict between them. The victim then attacked him and kicked his face while he was lying on his back. In response, Mr. Charoen used the knife to stab the victim three times in the eye area, cheekbone, and chest, causing him to collapse. The suspect then fled to his residence and later turned himself in to police.

Police have charged Mr. Charoen with intentional homicide and the case will proceed through legal channels.

On May 6, police in Chang Yai District, Bang Tai, Ayutthaya received reports of a murdered taxi driver found abandoned in a rice field approximately one kilometer from Highway 9. The body of Prasayad Buthong, 65, showed severe head trauma consistent with a robbery-related attack. The taxi was left at the scene with its door open.

Police have begun collecting fingerprints, DNA samples, and other evidence from the vehicle and surrounding area. Investigators learned from family interviews that the victim was carrying a mobile phone, cash of unknown amount, and a bank card with ATM PIN information stored in a plastic bag. The phone reportedly had no screen lock.

The victim typically carried documents, ID card, driver's license, and ATM card in a plastic bag placed in his pants or shirt pocket. A witness reported seeing groups of locals fishing in the area between 3-4 PM on May 4th, before heavy rain that evening. The body was discovered by fishermen the following evening on May 5th.

The crime scene is located at an abandoned beer factory waste dump. The area is only accessible to local farmers and residents who know the terrain, accessible via two routes.

At 9 PM, the victim's wife, Ms. Kung, arrived at the police station with their daughter. She revealed that she last saw her husband that morning when he dropped her at the market. He was carrying regular passenger fares as usual and typically returned home around 9 PM. When he didn't return and his phone was off, she became concerned.

Her husband worked as a contracted taxi driver with mostly regular customers who would call him for rides. He carried cash for making change, a recently purchased mobile phone that he was paying off, an ID card, and an ATM card. She estimated approximately 10,000 baht in the bank account, as most customers transfer funds electronically.

Still in shock, Ms. Kung stated she had no suspects in mind, noting that her elderly husband suffered from diabetes, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. "Why would anyone do something so cruel?" she asked, expressing her determination to see justice served if the perpetrator is found.

A mother in Ang Thong province is lodging a complaint against police for allegedly using excessive force against her 24-year-old son, Anatchai, after a collision incident on May 5th at 1:54 AM in Ban Thang Phra subdistrict, Phi Thong district. According to Anatchai's account, he was riding his motorcycle carrying a spare tire to help his sister when a police patrol car suddenly opened its door, causing him to swerve and crash. After being knocked to the ground, he was surrounded by officers and allegedly beaten, with police accusing him of theft—an accusation he denies. The location is only 200-300 meters from his home.

Anatchai suffered a fractured left leg, facial swelling, and a three-stitch eyebrow laceration and was transported to Phi Thong Hospital for treatment. Police classified the incident as an accident and filed a daily report at Phi Thong Police Station.

However, Anatchai's 46-year-old mother, Duea, reviewed CCTV footage of the incident and determined it was not an accident as the police had claimed. Concerned about her son's lack of justice, she released the video to media outlets, calling for the officers to be held accountable. She stated that without the footage, no one would have known what truly happened.

His 29-year-old sister, Suchitra, witnessed her brother covered in blood with an immobilized leg. Initially thinking he'd lost control while driving, she checked the CCTV footage and confirmed it was not an accident. She questioned whether the police response was excessive and announced plans to file a formal complaint to pursue legal proceedings against the officers involved.

Found! Phra Khru Plad Sambutti Sirisuwanno, abbot of Sanam Chai Temple, has presented himself to Bang Rak police station. The monk has expressed his wish to no longer serve as abbot.

On May 5, 2569, reporters followed up on the disappearance of Phra Khru Plad Sambutti Sirisuwanno, abbot of Sanam Chai Temple in Ban Pom subdistrict, Ayutthaya province. Officials have now located him after the monk voluntarily appeared at Bang Rak police station for questioning.

Initially, Phra Khru Plad Sambutti Sirisuwanno indicated his desire to resign from his position as abbot, though formal details regarding the reasons remain unclear.

Investigation revealed that following his disappearance, Phra Khru departed Phitsanulok railway station on March 18, 2569, traveling to a forest monastery in Phitsanulok to prepare for monastic leave. He then purchased a bicycle and cycled through Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai provinces before hitchhiking back to Bangkok. Upon arrival, he presented himself to police and subsequently was collected by Ayutthaya provincial police.

Authorities are continuing to interview him and gather additional details. The reasons behind his monastic leave remain under investigation.

This appearance resolves the disappearance case that had caused concern among villagers and relatives for an extended period. Further details regarding Phra Khru Plad Sambutti Sirisuwanno's departure from the temple are awaited from questioning and disclosure.

The Department of Corrections has clarified that the sentence suspension granted to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was conducted in accordance with the law and does not violate the Corrections Act of 2560. The clarification comes after reports suggested that sentence suspension eligibility requires first-class prisoner status under a ministerial regulation defining benefits for prisoners. Thaksin, classified as a middle-class prisoner, meets the legal requirements for sentence suspension. The Corrections Act of 2560, Section 52, outlines eight possible benefits for prisoners demonstrating good behavior, diligence, and academic progress, which do not specify prisoner class requirements. The 2564 ministerial regulation revision establishing sentence suspension procedures operates within the authority granted by Section 53(7) of the Corrections Act and received approval from the Corrections Committee. Thaksin's prison sentence of one year, following a royal pardon reducing his original combined sentence from three cases, does not constitute repeat offenses under criminal code provisions, qualifying him as a middle-class prisoner who has served two-thirds of his sentence and is eligible for suspension consideration.

On May 5, 2569, Khun Haad District Chief Sadis Nichakul ordered an operation under the 'Quick Big Win' integrated drug suppression plan, deploying administrative and security personnel alongside military cavalry and police to conduct raids at seven targeted locations in high-risk areas of the district.

The operation resulted in seven arrests across multiple subdistricts. The first suspect, Warayus, 34, was arrested for methamphetamine use. This led to the apprehension of Khwanmongkhol, 33, found with 97 meth pills. The third suspect, Prakob, 62, had one pill, while Khirakon, 25, possessed 11 pills. Boonchuwan, 42, was caught with eight pills and a mobile phone showing evidence of drug dealing and online gambling involvement.

The sixth suspect, Thanathorn, 19, was found with four meth pills and 70 cartons of smuggled foreign cigarettes, facing charges for drug possession, online gambling, and contraband trade. The final suspect, Sakdichaj, 26, had one meth pill. All suspects and evidence were transferred to Khun Haad Police Station for legal proceedings.

District Chief Sadis noted that several suspects were involved in both drug trafficking and online gambling, compounding community-level social problems. The operation represents the ongoing 'Quick Win' strategy emphasizing ground-level action, rapid arrests, and network expansion based on community intelligence. Residents reported concerns about illicit drug sales and gambling operations in certain areas, and authorities are urging public cooperation in reporting any suspected drug activity to prevent further spread.