At 9:00 PM on April 25, 2569, Ranrong Tipsiri, director of the Law Enforcement Operations Center, led a special enforcement unit from the Department of Local Administration in raids on two underground gambling dens in central Bangkok.

The first location was a single-story warehouse on Ratchadamnoen Road in Samwa Thawan subdistrict, Klongsamwa district. Officers found 63 gamblers—33 men and 30 women—along with gambling equipment including hi-lo tables, poker cards, and fish-shooting arcade machines. Authorities seized approximately 300,000 baht in cash and other equipment, bringing all suspects to Nimibutr Police Station for investigation.

The second location was a single-story warehouse inside an abandoned gas station on Serihai Road 9, Khlong Khum subdistrict, Bueng Khum district. Officers arrested 41 gamblers—21 men and 20 women—and seized 50,000 baht in cash along with hi-lo gambling equipment. All suspects were transferred to Bueng Khum Police Station for legal proceedings.

Ranrong stated that residents had filed complaints about the Ratchadamnoen gambling den, prompting undercover investigators to gather intelligence. The warehouse was officially rented as a storage facility since November 2568, but the operators converted it into a 24-hour gambling operation with limited capacity managed in rotating shifts due to crowding. Initial investigation suggests daily gambling turnover exceeds 1 million baht. The operation featured air conditioning, hi-lo games, fish-shooting machines, and online gambling. Authorities believe these raids will serve as a warning to other gambling operations throughout Bangkok and expect some dens to voluntarily close. However, officials vow to immediately arrest operators of any newly discovered illegal gambling venues. This crackdown follows directives from the Prime Minister and Interior Minister to intensify enforcement against illegal gambling operations.

Thailand's windsurfing team is competing in the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, with competition scheduled for April 23-28, 2025, targeting two gold medals. After competition concluded on April 25, halfway through the event, Wachirwit Thanoup ("Whale") holds 3rd place in the iQFoil men's under-21 category with 21 points, while "Gao" Ratchanan Khunjaeng sits in 7th with 35 points. Leading is Yiguohua Wang of China with 5 points, followed by Denver John Castillo of the Philippines with 19 points.

In the women's iQFoil under-21 category, "Cake" Chanatakarn Charoemsuk occupies 8th place with 36 points, and "Joy" Wannida Winthachai holds 9th with 37 points. China's Yihmin Chen leads with 6 points, followed by Hong Kong's Ching Suuit Yuan with 7 points.

Pattana Bunsawat, secretary-general of the Thailand Windsurfing Association, who traveled to support the team, revealed that challenging wind conditions and inconsistent breezes have posed significant obstacles. He noted that the Thai athletes' starts need improvement and has instructed coaches Sakda Skullfang and Nattapong Photnophrat to address this urgently. Wachirwit Thanoup, currently in 3rd place, is considered to have strong medal prospects, with a substantial points gap ahead of trailing competitors, and should secure at least a bronze medal if he maintains his current performance level.

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has passed a significant resolution at its 2026 Annual General Meeting held in Denmark, officially approving new scoring rule changes for badminton. The vote passed overwhelmingly, with 198 member countries in favor and only 43 opposed.

The new competition format will retain the best-of-three games system but reduce the points per game from 21 to 15 to create faster, more compact matches. The deuce rule remains unchanged—players must win by a 2-point margin after reaching 14-14, with a maximum of 21 points in any game.

The BWF stated that these changes aim to increase excitement and reach critical moments faster, while improving broadcast scheduling efficiency. Importantly, the federation emphasized player welfare, seeking to reduce injury risk and extend athletes' competitive careers. The new rules will officially come into effect starting January 4, 2027.

A factory worker riding a motorcycle was heading home in strong winds when a large roadside tree branch snapped and struck him fatally on the head. At 5:30 PM on April 25, 2569, Police Lieutenant Mongkol Praisuun from Srimohosot Police Station in Prachuap Khiri Khan received a report of a large tree branch that fell onto a motorcyclist on Khiri-Srimohosot Road in Tambon Kok Thai, Amphoe Srimohosot, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. He coordinated with Srimohosot Hospital and responded with rescue teams from the Prachuap Province United Hearts Foundation and Sawang Bamphen Foundation.

At the scene on the roadway, authorities found a large tree branch over 20 meters long that had fallen onto a black and red Honda motorcycle, which was severely damaged. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was found on the road with critical head injuries. Rescue personnel and local residents had to work together with saws to cut through the branches to retrieve the victim's body and clear the roadway for normal traffic flow.

Investigation revealed the victim was returning home from work when he reached the accident site during a period of strong gusty winds. The large roadside branch could not withstand the wind force, snapped, and struck both his body and head with severe force, causing him to die instantly at the scene. Officials transported the body to the hospital and conducted legal investigation procedures before releasing it to the family for religious funeral rites.

The initiative to elevate Thai fabric and handicraft products represents a continuation of Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana's royal vision under the "Thai Fabrics, Wear with Joy" concept, which aims to establish traditional Thai textiles in the international contemporary fashion market while building value from local knowledge and strengthening the nation's grassroots economy.

On April 25, 2569, the Community Development Department under the Interior Ministry conducted the first coaching session for royal pattern fabrics and handicrafts at IconSiam in the Central Region, with Department Director Siam Sirimonkol presiding, alongside foundation advisors, community development leaders, and provincial officials.

This initiative serves as a critical mechanism for driving community economic growth by elevating Thai fabric and handicraft products as models for producers, entrepreneurs, and weavers to develop their skills across all techniques, creating quality and diverse products with contemporary designs and patterns. The program also emphasizes sustainable fashion that can compete domestically and internationally, generating income and long-term opportunities for communities. Additionally, the program prepares producers, OTOP entrepreneurs, and weavers for the 2569 Royal Pattern Fabric Competition scheduled by the Community Development Department for August 2569.

The Thai League 2 2025/26 season reached its finale on April 25, 2026, with Sisaket United delivering a dominant 5-1 victory over Songkhla to accumulate 60 points and secure second place, earning automatic promotion to the top division alongside champions Ratchaburi United. In other final-day matches, Kasetsart lost 3-4, Maha Sarakham drew 2-2 with Khon Kaen United, Bangkok FC drew 1-1 with Trat, Nakhon Sawan United drew 0-0 with Pattani, Nong Bua Pitchaya drew 3-3 with Ratchaburi United, Chainat Hornbill lost 1-2 to Pattaya United, Chanthaburi drew 1-1 with Police Tero, and Phrae United lost 0-2 to Nakhon Pathom. Teams advancing to the playoff promotion round are Pattani FC (3rd), Nong Bua Pitchaya (4th), Police Tero FC (5th), and Chainat Hornbill (6th). Teams relegated include Kasetsart FC (16th), Nakhon Sawan United (17th), and Bangkok FC (18th).