Chalitrat Jantarubeeksa, known as "Big Mhong," has been re-elected for a third term as president of the Thai Squash Association, Royal Patronage. He is prepared to continue developing youth squash athletes from the regions and will introduce a Pakistani foreign coach to reinforce the national team.

The Thai Squash Association, Royal Patronage, held its 2026 annual general meeting on April 30 at the Fueang Fah Conference Room, Golden Tulip Sofferine Hotel in Bangkok. The key agenda item was electing a new association president following the completion of Chalitrat Jantarubeeksa's second term. The election proceeded smoothly, with Chalitrat being the sole nominee for a third term and receiving unanimous support from club members within minutes.

Chalitrat expressed gratitude to all club members, the committee, staff, and athletes who supported his nomination. He committed to fully executing his duties to advance Thai squash sports. He will continue the existing policy of expanding and developing squash as a grassroots sport among youth to develop more athletes. The association has faced a shortage of competitive athletes, limiting options for international advancement. In the past year, the association has partnered with multiple educational institutions and schools, allocating budget to build squash courts at educational facilities for training young athletes. Most recently, courts were donated to a school in Sangkhla Buri, Kanchanaburi Province.

Chalitrat noted that while the association was fortunate to receive budget support from PTT Oil and Retail Company (OR), funding remains insufficient for continuous development, particularly in youth athlete creation. He pointed out that the main issue is inadequate state support through the Sports Development Fund and Thailand Sports Authority, with all sports associations experiencing budget cuts and insufficient funding for both national and international competitions. Nevertheless, the association will continue progressing and developing.

Akkarin Hiranyaprueksa, secretary-general of the Thai Squash Association, outlined the association's plans for the year. Beyond expanding youth athlete development, a key priority is sending athletes to compete at the Asian Games in Japan in September. The association has hired a Pakistani foreign coach, recognized for developing Malaysian squash athletes to continental prominence. He will oversee Thai athletes for six months through the Asian Games, helping develop technique, establish training systems, prepare teams, and advance athletes to the international level. If results are positive, collaboration may extend through the SEA Games in Malaysia in two years.

Mari Ruumet's path to becoming the first Rajadamnern champion in the 112-pound women's division has been anything but easy.

This Saturday, May 2, the RWS event opens May's action with a heated main event: a women's 112-pound Rajadamnern title defense between current champion Mari Ruumet and challenger Jitti Manpommaymuaythaigym, a skilled fighter crowned champion at the Muaythai Soft Power Championship.

This marks only the second title defense in the division's history. The belt was established earlier this year, with its first champion crowned at the RWS event on February 28, when Mari Ruumet defeated Saidania Lukthraigongdin to become the division's inaugural champion in magnificent fashion.

Mari's Muay Thai journey began at age 15, when she asked her parents to move to Thailand so she could pursue the sport—a childhood dream inspired by the legendary champions Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai PK.Saenchai. Nine years have passed since that decision, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. Before claiming the 112-pound title, she suffered a heartbreaking loss to Brazilian fighter Barbara Aguiar in a 118-pound title challenge, an early setback that tested her mentally.

But she persevered. In her most recent fight, Mari not only became the first 112-pound women's champion, she also made history as the first Estonian to win a Rajadamnern title. She acknowledges the difficulty of her journey: "I asked my parents to move to Thailand when I was 17 because I wanted to train Muay Thai and achieve success like Buakaw and Saenchai. Becoming a Rajadamnern champion wasn't easy, and the real challenge now is maintaining the title and staying at the top for as long as possible."

This Saturday, May 2, Mari begins her first title defense against Jitti. There's no room for surrender or retreat on either side—both fighters share the same goal: to reach the pinnacle of the Rajadamnern stage and claim the championship. This fight is guaranteed excitement. Don't miss it!

Welcoming Labor Day! Minimum wage is the key to lucky numbers for May 2, 2026 – Ae Chern Yim reveals the numbers this week after recently winning first prize and collecting another 200,000 baht. A popular program borrows fortune from lucky people in gray shirts to pick the winning numbers.

The "Number Unlock" program this week revealed lucky number predictions, saying "Who would think that 'minimum wage' would become the key to this week's lottery numbers?" The program set up equations and calculated numbers based on Thailand's May minimum wage, comparing it with historical data from previous years. They found it consistently matched the last two digits throughout.

Minimum wage: The key to lucky numbers for May 2, 2026

The program calculated using May 2, 2025 figures as guidance for 2026, comparing the last two digits from May 2025 before finalizing the predictions:

Two-digit numbers: 64, 97 Three-digit numbers: 773 and 647

Meanwhile, another program "Trending Lottery" featured Ae Chern Yim, who won first prize on November 16, 2025. He shared that he's been buying lottery tickets since his twenties but only won around age 50. He emphasized that success requires patience and perseverance.

Ae Chern Yim's lucky numbers for May 2, 2026: He recommended 5 as the key number, 8 as secondary, with 7 and 9 not to be ignored, keeping 64 and 320 in reserve. His three-digit predictions are:

5 (key number) 8 (secondary) 3 (paired)

A man in a gray shirt who borrowed fortune for the program drew ping-pong balls and selected 8-4-6, which matched one digit with Ae Chern Yim's prediction.

CHONBURI — Thai cyber police have arrested a 42-year-old Swedish-Finnish man for allegedly hacking hotel systems and running a phishing scam that tricked dozens of guests into transferring money for fake damage claims.

At around 14:00 on 29 April 2026, the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), or cyber police, announced the arrest of Mikael Toni Kristian at a residence in Tambon Takhian Tia, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi. Officers seized 25 items of evidence, including computers, hard drives and mobile phones.

Police said the suspect, an IT specialist who has lived with his Thai wife—an employee at a hotel in Pattaya—for over eight years, allegedly used his access knowledge to obtain customer database information.

According to investigators, he then created fake websites and email accounts impersonating the hotel, sending messages to guests claiming they had damaged hotel property and were required to pay compensation. Victims, both Thai and foreign tourists, reportedly transferred money believing the claims were genuine.

Authorities said more than 35 people were affected, with total damages estimated at around 100,000 baht. The hotel later filed a complaint, leading to the investigation and arrest.

Police have urged potential victims to come forward and file complaints with the cyber police, while also advising travellers to verify any suspicious payment requests directly with hotels before transferring money.

Two people have died in a tragic incident near the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak province's Phob Phra district. At 11:00 a.m. on April 30, police arrived at an unmarked residence in Chong Khaeb village to find two bodies in the kitchen. The victims—31-year-old Noo Noo We and 41-year-old Saw Ler, both Myanmar nationals—were found in pools of blood. The woman had her throat nearly severed, while the man bore seven stab wounds to the chest. A blood-stained large knife was recovered near the woman's body.

Investigations revealed the victims were a married couple working as agricultural laborers in the area. According to witnesses, Saw Ler had repeatedly argued with his wife, demanding she stop using social media because he was concerned that her attractive appearance would attract unwanted attention from other men online. The couple's disputes over this issue were frequent.

Authorities believe that during the fatal confrontation, Saw Ler broached the subject once again in the kitchen. When his wife refused to comply, a violent argument ensued. It appears the woman attempted to defend herself with a knife, stabbing her husband multiple times to escape. However, the husband retaliated by slashing her throat with the blade, resulting in both their deaths. Police collected evidence and details for their investigation.

The Bhumjaithai Party's Facebook page has released an infographic detailing the Thai Helping Thai program, designed to reduce expenses and boost purchasing power. Under the scheme, for every 100 baht spent, the government covers 60 percent while citizens contribute 40 percent, totaling 4,000 baht in benefits distributed at 1,000 baht per month over four months.

The monthly breakdown is as follows: - Month 1 (June 2025): 1,000 baht - Month 2 (July 2025): 1,000 baht - Month 3 (August 2025): 1,000 baht - Month 4 (September 2025): 1,000 baht

Registration opens in May 2025, with benefits becoming available in June 2025 through the Pao Tang app. Participants can spend their benefits at participating merchants nationwide.

The program has four conditions: (1) benefits can only be used at participating merchants, (2) benefits cannot be withdrawn as cash, (3) benefits cannot be transferred to others, and (4) benefits must be spent within the month they are received.