Social media users are sharing satirical jabs at security agencies operating in the three southern border provinces, and they're clearly enjoying it. Many agree these are apt jabs that ring remarkably true: the military and security forces in the southern border region, realistically speaking, have proven incapable of suppressing insurgents. After years of southern unrest, unable to defeat the BRN, they've resorted to targeting media, politicians, NGOs, and others instead.

Using IO (information operations) units from security agencies, they've manufactured narratives accusing media outlets, politicians, NGOs, and civil society figures of being BRN sympathizers. Is this the security apparatus's idea of counterinsurgency? They simply accuse others of being BRN operatives and challenge them to fight back—chaotic and absurd.

The reality in the three southern border provinces heated up recently when an assailant used an M16 to gun down MP Kamlasak Leewameuk from the Prachathai Party. Because Prachathai refused to stay silent and police quickly investigated and arrested the perpetrator, the case exploded—the shooter was a former naval officer and former ranger using a government vehicle. Incredibly, an active-duty naval captain from the Narathiwat Royal Thai Navy provided the vehicle. Both former and current government officials were involved, and Regional Commander 4 stirred the pot further, making this a massive story.

Clearly, the incident began with an attack on an elected politician, the assailant was apprehended—someone from within government using official vehicles. Yet state IO units launched a diversion operation, attacking those investigating the matter as BRN sympathizers. These are completely different issues.

It started with former and current government officials using government vehicles to open fire on an elected Prachathai politician, and they've since attacked journalist Prasad Iedsirichay as BRN media, accused civil society of breeding violence, and had the shooter himself—the former naval officer—accuse his victim of separatism. Enough. Stop the attacks on media, human rights defenders, and politicians. The facts won't disappear regardless.

Stop the diversion. You can't divert this. And when you lack the capability to defeat the BRN, don't divert by targeting media, politicians, and NGOs with false accusations—that only fuels deeper conflict.

—Wong Tawan

Life barely stops! A Chinese woman thought she would finally get a break once her nine children grew up, but instead she's now raising nearly 30 grandchildren on her own. Her home now resembles a kindergarten.

With nine children and nearly 30 grandchildren, they all constantly revolve around her. The life of one mother in Guangdong Province, China, barely knows the words "off duty" or "rest time." From when she was young and had to raise many children to entering her elderly years, she continues to shoulder responsibility for caring for her grandchildren. Her home is filled with the chaos and bustle of a kindergarten, and her story has become a topic of discussion online.

According to reports from Daxiang News, the family revealed that this woman devoted herself completely to raising all nine children until they grew up. She originally thought that once they moved out and started their own families, life would finally be more relaxed. Instead, she now bears the responsibility of caring for a large number of grandchildren.

From cooking, doing laundry, to childcare every day, she barely has any free time. Her daily life revolves almost entirely around family responsibilities.

Even though she lives in an environment filled with continuous caregiving demands, the family says she barely complains and has grown accustomed to this pace of life. She feels reassured knowing she can help lighten her children's burden.

With so many young family members in the home, children running around the house has become a regular sight, creating an atmosphere described as "like a childcare center." After the story spread online, public opinion split into two camps.

One group sees this as a reflection of family bonds and representative of traditional extended families. The other group points out that elderly people bearing the long-term burden of raising grandchildren reflects problems with family role distribution and parenting pressures in today's era.

Considering Chinese society in recent years, the number of dual-income families has increased, leaving many struggling to balance work and childcare. Consequently, multi-generational childcare and grandparents helping raise grandchildren have become increasingly common.

While grandparents helping with childcare does relieve some burden from their adult children, over-relying on elderly people long-term can cause them to face continuous exhaustion and heavy burdens.

Regarding this situation, some feel moved while others feel sympathetic. Although for this elderly woman, the chaos may have become part of her daily life, to outsiders, the image of "one person bearing the entire family's weight" remains food for thought.

MP Kamolasakdi files additional charges against military officers suspected of being masterminds in Ba Jao shooting incident. Officials say charges will proceed if evidence connects the suspects. On April 26, 2026, significant developments emerged in the case where assailants used military weapons to open fire on MP Kamolasakdi Liwamaoh's personal van—a representative from Nakhon Raya Province's People's Party faction. The attack occurred outside a residence in Ba Jao District on March 20. In the latest development, Kamolasakdi met with investigators at Ba Jao Police Station to file additional charges against individuals suspected of being "hired conspirators." He explicitly named Lieutenant Montri Topraserit and Sub-lieutenant Decho (surname withheld), both military personnel stationed in the area. The investigation committee stated that interrogations of all five suspects are being accelerated to develop the case and compile comprehensive evidence. Regarding the two officers facing additional charges, authorities will issue arrest warrants through proper legal procedures if evidence proves substantial and directly links them to the allegations.

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasted weather conditions for the next 24 hours on April 26, 2569. While rainfall is expected to decrease in northern Thailand, thunderstorms with strong gusts and heavy rain in some areas will persist due to southerly and southeastern winds covering the region. The public is urged to stay alert for potential hazards from thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy precipitation, and to maintain good health during this weather transition.

The southern region will experience scattered thunderstorms as easterly and southeastern winds blanket the Gulf of Thailand, southern region, and Andaman Sea.

From April 28 to May 1, 2569, summer storms are forecast across northern Thailand, characterized by thunderstorms, strong winds, hail in some areas, and possible lightning strikes. These storms will begin in the northeastern, northern, and eastern regions, with the central region, Bangkok, and its surrounding areas affected later. This is due to a high-pressure system and a mass of cold air from China moving to cover the South China Sea and northeastern Thailand, while northern Thailand experiences hot conditions.

Air quality remains a concern in the northern region, with dust and haze accumulation exceeding safety standards in some areas due to high concentrations of heat sources in the north and surrounding areas exceeding ventilation capacity. The public is advised to avoid outdoor areas and wear N95 masks for safety when outside.

**Northern Region**: Hot during midday with 40% chance of thunderstorms and strong gusts with heavy rain in some areas, particularly in Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 21-26°C, high 31-38°C. Southerly winds 5-15 km/h.

**Northeastern Region**: 30% chance of thunderstorms mainly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, Chaiyaphum, Amnat Charoen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 23-27°C, high 32-35°C. Easterly winds 10-20 km/h.

**Central Region**: Hot midday with 20% chance of thunderstorms and some strong gusts, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Lopburi, Saraburi, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Low 24-27°C, high 35-38°C. Southerly winds 10-15 km/h.

**Eastern Region**: Hot midday with 30% chance of thunderstorms and some strong gusts, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, and Chonburi. Low 24-28°C, high 33-37°C. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/h. Sea waves around 1 meter, higher in thunderstorm areas.

**Southern Region (East Coast)**: Hot midday with 10% chance of thunderstorms mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Songkhla. Low 23-27°C, high 34-39°C. Southeasterly winds 15-30 km/h. Sea waves around 1 meter, higher in thunderstorm areas.

**Southern Region (West Coast)**: Hot midday with 10% chance of thunderstorms.

Four die in Phang Nga well after suspected toxic gas exposureLegacyFour Phang Nga villagers died after entering an old well to clean it and losing consciousness today, April 26, with officials suspecting the deaths were caused by toxic gas or low oxygen. Phang Nga Disaster Prevention and Mitigation officials were alerted at 11.30am after rescuers reported multiple deaths inside a well at an oil palm plantation in Khura subdistrict, Khura Buri district. Initial checks found the well was about six metres deep, and rescuers could not immediately retrieve the bodies because of the narrow space and low oxygen levels. Specialist rescue teams were then called in before all four bodies were recovered with support from rescue foundations. Photo via DailyNews The deceased were all reportedly residents of the area. They were identified as 42 year old Suthon, 34 year old Suthat, 30 year old Theeradon, and 51 year old Wahab. Locals said the first two men had gone down to clean the old well before losing consciousness and drowning. Two more men then went down to help but also lost consciousness and died. A fifth person used a rope to descend into the well but signalled to be pulled back up after feeling unwell. A sixth person, a rescue worker, also went down in a similar attempt and was pulled up in time. DailyNews reported that officers suspect the deaths may have been caused by a lack of oxygen or toxic gas that had built up inside the well over several years, including hydrogen sulphide. Photo via DailyNews Phang Nga officials warned residents not to enter confined spaces without proper protective equipment, as low oxygen or toxic gas can be fatal. A detailed investigation will be carried out to confirm the cause of death. Elsewhere, a couple lost their lives after falling into a rice field well in Chai Nat. The husband initially descended into the 10-metre-deep well but succumbed to a lack of oxygen, prompting his wife to attempt a rescue, ultimately resulting in both their deaths. The story Four die in Phang Nga well after suspected toxic gas exposure as seen on Thaiger News.