Bangkok enters its hot season from February through May each year, with climate change intensifying weather conditions and particularly exacerbating the urban heat island effect, which impacts public health, daily life, and livelihoods. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is implementing a comprehensive heat management strategy for both short and long-term solutions under the oversight of a dedicated heat management committee to protect residents' quality of life. The city has identified 379 heat risk zones across Bangkok, mostly in open areas with high population density and shared public spaces such as construction sites, motorcycle taxi stands, parks, outdoor sports facilities, markets, and densely populated communities.

Short-term measures include monitoring and early warning systems. Bangkok closely tracks heat conditions using the Heat Index, which reflects the temperature the human body actually perceives based on the relationship between temperature and relative humidity. When humidity is high, the body cannot cool itself effectively through sweating, making conditions feel hotter than they are and increasing health risks. The alert system uses four color-coded levels:

Green (Caution): Heat Index 27.0–32.9°C – Monitor information and maintain general health practices Yellow (Warning): Heat Index 33.0–41.9°C – Reduce outdoor activity duration Orange (Dangerous): Heat Index 42.0–51.9°C – Avoid outdoor activities; implement intensive protective measures if necessary Red (Extremely Dangerous): Heat Index above 52.0°C – Completely halt outdoor activities due to high risk of heat stroke

Alerts are disseminated through the AirBKK application, the Greener Bangkok website, the Bangkok PR website, Facebook, the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center, and smart traffic signs.

Long-term measures address root causes through urban restructuring and legal reforms to reduce future heat accumulation. These include integrating heat adaptation with urban planning; implementing mandatory permeable surface requirements for new buildings since 2013 to reduce urban heat islands; using FAR bonus incentives to promote green buildings and water retention areas; increasing green space and open areas in each land-use zone; promoting compact urban development with shade, pedestrian pathways, and climate-appropriate public transportation; creating green corridors through streets and canals via a comprehensive Bangkok master plan; developing heat-risk maps incorporating health vulnerability data; linking urban planning requirements with building control regulations to support climate-responsive design; and developing low-cost, no-regret cooling infrastructure such as reflective roofing systems.

Chitmeungnon, Tank's mother, showed her concern for her son by reaching out through a video call after his knockout loss to Takeru. Following the ONE Samurai 1 event on April 29, 2025, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan, the main event featured former ONE Muay Thai Flyweight World Champion Chitmeungnon against Japanese favorite Takeru in a catchweight bout for the interim ONE Kickboxing Flyweight World Championship (125-135 lbs). Takeru proved dominant, landing powerful strikes that knocked Tank down four times before securing a knockout victory in the fifth round. In a recent post by Atitiya Srisawat, Tank's younger sister, a video clip was shared showing their mother calling her son, expressing her worry and saying, "Where does it hurt, sweetheart? You did your best, my son. Mom was rooting for you all the way."

During a parliamentary session on April 30, 2569 at the National Assembly, Romadon Panjor, a Pheu Thai party list MP, raised concerns about the shooting of Nakhon Si Thammarat MP Kamlasak Liwamoh, describing it as a significant case. Although progress has been made against the suspected perpetrator group, evidence over the past month has implicated state officials, the National Intelligence Agency, military units, locations, and vehicles, leading Romadon to question whether this was merely an attack on one MP or a broader threat to parliamentary institutions.

Romadon urged Parliament Speaker Sophon Saranom to establish a monitoring committee or mechanism to ensure the investigation proceeds impartially and that investigators maintain independence, arguing that any attack on MPs constitutes an attack on the most vital institution in democracy.

Sophon responded that while he was deeply concerned from the incident's onset and had personally spoken with and encouraged the affected MP, he believed the case is progressing well and should be left to the responsible agencies. He stated there are currently no obstacles impeding the work of relevant authorities, and that he has informed all related agencies to prioritize the security of all parliamentarians regardless of their province.

New York City Mayor Sohran Mamdani said he would request that King Charles III, who is on an official state visit to the United States, return the 'Koh-i-Noor,' a diamond weighing 105.6 carats. "If I had a private conversation with His Majesty, I would ask him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond," said Mamdani, an Indian-American, hours before the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. King Charles later spoke with Mamdani at the ceremony, while Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the matter, and there is no confirmation of whether Mamdani formally requested the diamond's return. India has previously called multiple times for Britain to return the Koh-i-Noor. Historically, British colonial administrators presented the diamond to Queen Victoria in 1847, approximately 176 years ago. After the East India Company annexed the Punjab region in 1846 and seized the diamond from a deposed Indian leader, the Koh-i-Noor had previously been owned by the Mughal emperors of India, the Shah of Iran, the Emir of Afghanistan, and Sikh maharajas.

Thai athletics is advancing according to its "Dream Big, Reach Far" vision, approving overseas training for the men's and women's 4×100m relay teams in preparation for the 20th Asian Games later this year. General Chakrit Chaijinda, president of the Thai Athletics Association, chaired the 2025 annual general meeting at The Twin Towers Hotel in Bangkok, attended by senior association officials, committee members, affiliated clubs, and media representatives.

The meeting reviewed and approved several important matters, including the 2024 annual meeting minutes, 2024 performance reports, 2024 financial statements, appointment of auditors for 2025, and the association's strategic initiatives for the coming year to ensure efficient and continuous development of Thai athletics.

Additionally, the association's committee meeting approved overseas training programs for both the men's and women's 4×100m relay teams in preparation for the 20th Asian Games. The committee also approved improvements to the track facilities at the National Stadium in Samutsakhon, Pathumthani.

The athletics association president stated that over the past year, the organization has continuously developed the sport. Following KBU Sport Poll's recognition of the Thai Athletics Association as the most outstanding sports organization and athlete Biw Phuripool Bunsuon as Thailand's top athlete, the committee will continue executing the strategic plan "Dream Big, Reach Far" aimed at achieving excellence at the Asian level and advancing to the world stage. The association credits success in organizing competitions and sending athletes to national and international venues to strong cooperation from all sectors, particularly member clubs that serve as primary sources for developing Thai athletes.

Lottery vendors in Chiang Mai's Saraphee district reported diverse lucky number selections for the May 2, 2025 drawing. Top-selling auspicious numbers include 29, 25, 48, 21, 19, and 20, with three-digit combinations 919 and 548 also performing well. Numbers are tied to commemorations such as the 421st death anniversary of King Naresuan (April 25, 2148) with number 292, and the 87th anniversary of the lottery's establishment (April 5, 1482).

The hot pick number 359 relates to actress Seedanee Sriphinyo, who passed away on April 20, 2025, at age 57. Supot Nimratpunpun, who composed Chiang Mai's provincial motto, died on April 19 at age 66, generating popular numbers 66, 19, 25, 03, 033, 066, 250, and 503. Additional favorites include numbers linked to Chiang Mai's 730th anniversary in April 2025 and Chinese calendar dates 193, 936, 19, 39, and 36.

Divine fortune teller Ploipairintr, who calculates lottery numbers through astrology and northern Thai lottery traditions, notes that Saturday, May 2, 2025, carries the day number 7, with friendly numbers 8 and 9. She recommends two-digit combinations including 78, 89, 79, 64, 18, 19, 56, 45, 38, 94, 48, 14, 58, 59, 15, 16, and 63. Three-digit suggestions include 257, 249, 511, 993, 589, 189, 884, 338, 883, 600, 689, 644, 454, 144, 119, 669, 535, 456, 153, and 433.

Top 10 hot-selling numbers: 57, 69, 79, 82, 32, 87, 29, 05, 24, 25. Top 10 famous picks: 29, 79, 71, 48, 25, 59, 89, 50, 28, 87. Top 10 lucky numbers: 77, 88, 99, 78, 89, 79, 83, 92, 24, 84. Top 10 hit numbers: 59, 29, 32, 28, 19, 71, 69, 72, 79, 09. Top 10 auspicious choices: 68, 86, 38, 63, 36, 83, 78, 87, 99, 66. Top 10 slow-moving numbers: 66, 74, 70, 12, 04, 55, 30, 99, 33, 36.