On May 21, 2569, the Thai Meteorological Department issued warning #17 (77/2569) regarding heavy to very heavy rainfall across Thailand and strong winds in the Andaman Sea, with effects continuing through May 21, 2569. Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the day with heavy precipitation in some areas, particularly very heavy rainfall in parts of southern Thailand's west coast. This is caused by a strong southwestern monsoon covering the upper Andaman Sea and Thailand, combined with a low-pressure system over the lower northern region and upper northeastern region.

The public is urged to be cautious of dangers from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation, which may cause flash floods and runoff, especially in hillside areas near water channels and in low-lying areas.

Regarding sea conditions, the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are experiencing relatively strong waves. The upper Andaman Sea from Phuket northward has waves of 2-3 meters, with areas experiencing thunderstorms having waves exceeding 3 meters. The lower Andaman Sea from Krabi southward and the upper Gulf of Thailand have waves approximately 2 meters high, with thunderstorm areas seeing waves exceeding 2 meters.

Boaters in these areas are advised to navigate cautiously and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should refrain from leaving shore during this period.

The public is encouraged to monitor announcements from the Thai Meteorological Department via their website at http://www.tmd.go.th or by calling 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182, available 24 hours. The next bulletin will be issued on May 21, 2569 at 5:00 PM.

The Thai Meteorology Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast on May 21, 2025, warning of continued rainfall nationwide with heavy downpours in some areas, especially the western coastal southern region due to a strong southwest monsoon over the upper Andaman Sea combined with low-pressure systems over the lower northern and upper northeastern regions. Public warning issued for dangers from heavy to very heavy rainfall and accumulated water, which may cause flash flooding and flash floods, particularly in hillside areas near water channels and low-lying areas. Citizens are advised to monitor their health during changing weather conditions.

Andaman Sea conditions in the upper region show relatively strong winds with waves 2-3 meters high, exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand have waves approximately 2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Fishermen are advised to exercise caution and avoid thunderstorm zones; small boats in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore.

Regional forecasts (06:00 today to 06:00 tomorrow):

Northern Region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of areas with heavy rainfall in Nan, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaengphet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun. Low 23-26°C, high 32-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Northeastern Region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of areas with heavy rainfall in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Nongbualamphú, Udon Thani, Sakon Nakhon, and Nakhon Phanom. Low 23-25°C, high 31-35°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Central Region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of areas with heavy rainfall in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Low 24-27°C, high 33-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Eastern Region: Thunderstorms in 60 percent of areas with heavy rainfall in Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 24-29°C, high 32-36°C. Southwest winds 20-35 km/h. Sea waves approximately 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (Eastern Coast): Thunderstorms in 60 percent of areas with heavy rainfall in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla. Low 24-26°C, high 31-36°C. From Surat Thani northward: Southwest winds 20-35 km/h, waves approximately 2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Nakhon Si Thammarat southward: Southwest winds 15-35 km/h, waves 1-2 meters, approximately 2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (Western Coast): Thunderstorms in 70 percent of areas with heavy rainfall in many areas of Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun, with very heavy rainfall in some areas of Ranong and Phang Nga. Low 23-26°C.

English players from Aston Villa celebrated their UEFA Europa League 2025-26 championship after a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg from Germany in the final on May 20. This marks Villa's first Europa League title and their second European trophy overall, following their European Cup triumph in the 1981-82 season—44 years ago. The victory also represents the club's first major trophy in 30 years, with their last major title coming when they won the League Cup in 1995-96.

On May 20, 2569, a Facebook user posted CCTV footage showing a customer at a hot pot restaurant grabbing the genitals of a 20-year-old server, causing her to cry out in shock. The alleged assault occurred on the evening of May 19 at Ton Pradoo Hot Pot restaurant in Lat Ya subdistrict, Muang district, Kanchanaburi province.

The victim, identified as Jen, recounted that around 9:30 p.m. on May 19, a group of about 12 customers, including one man wearing a shirt with police or military insignia, entered the restaurant. When Jen informed the man that they couldn't accommodate a song request due to other customers being served, the man asked her to write down two song titles. As she stood close to take down the names, he suddenly grabbed her genitals. Shocked and frightened, Jen fled and informed the restaurant owner, who then called police. Jen revealed she felt deeply disturbed by the incident and increasingly anxious after learning the perpetrator was a police sergeant, worried about her safety while commuting home alone late at night on her part-time job.

Phanuphong, 31, the restaurant owner, stated that when police arrived and he showed them the CCTV footage, the officer denied the allegation and challenged him to prove it. Upon viewing the video, instead of showing remorse, the officer and his companions dismissed it as normal behavior. Outraged, Phanuphong emphasized that his restaurant operates with integrity and employees work honestly, so he cannot tolerate such conduct. He has filed a complaint at Lat Ya Police Station and appealed to the officer's superiors to investigate and take strict disciplinary action, stressing that police should be guardians of public safety, not perpetrators of misconduct.

On May 20, 2025, Nath, a 19-year-old student from Phen District, Udon Thani Province, filed a complaint with Wirrapol Raksemwong, Mayor of Ban Dung Municipality, seeking assistance after being scammed by a call center gang. He explained through tears how the scheme unfolded: In December 2024, someone called claiming to be an AMLO official, accusing him of involvement in money laundering connected to someone named M, and sent photos asking if he knew the person. The caller conducted a video call while wearing a police uniform. They then claimed his personal information had been used to open a bank account in Nong Bua Lamphu Province and transferred him to someone purporting to be a DSI officer who asked detailed questions. Nath initially remained skeptical, but when the scammer suspended the call and asked him to provide his True Money account number, he became convinced of their legitimacy due to their access to official-looking documents.

The scammers then instructed him to transfer money for verification of whether it was proceeds from illegal activity. He first sent 1,500 baht from money his mother had given him weekly, followed by 2.99 baht from another account to a bank account bearing the AMLO office name—a move that further convinced him. The gang then claimed to be investigating whether bank officials were complicit, stating that DSI was monitoring the banks. They subsequently informed him that 901,111 baht, 151,196 baht, and 49,999 baht—totaling 1,102,306 baht—would be deposited and asked him to transfer the funds to three accounts. Believing them to be legitimate officials, he complied. Shortly after, the scammers became unreachable.

When Nath attempted to close his bank account, he learned it had been frozen by Huai Phueng Police Station in Kalasin Province. Police instructed him to contact them immediately. Upon visiting the station with his parents, he discovered another victim—a person who had lost over a million baht. That person said they had already filed a report and wanted to settle the matter through mediation, seeking 400,000 baht back from Nath. Since Nath and his family had no additional funds and were themselves victims of the scam, they requested justice.

Police at Huai Phueng Station advised them to also file a complaint at Rangsit Police Station. However, the other victim remained insistent on extracting the 400,000 baht from Nath. Distraught and tearful, Nath expressed his distress, having never encountered such a situation and unsure where to find money to pay, as he himself had been defrauded.

Phanumasat Jitrawasinkul, administrator of the "Helper Pia" Facebook page, advised Nath not to pay definitively until certain of the victim's legitimacy, as it remains unclear whether they are connected to the original scammers. He noted that it was suspicious the alleged million-baht victim was only demanding 400,000 baht back. He recommended Nath hire a lawyer to fight the case in court, as both parties were victims of the same call center gang.

Phanumasat issued a warning: If anyone claims to be a government official, do not comply. Assume it's a call center scam immediately. Parents should especially monitor teenagers during this period, or they too risk falling victim to such schemes.

On May 20, 2569, senior police officials from Don Muang Police Station, along with officers from Non Sung District, jointly arrested Thongchai, also known as 'Pae' Thairnoi, age 57. He faces charges of robbery using a vehicle to facilitate criminal activity and evade arrest, according to criminal court warrant no. 2583/2569 issued on May 7, 2569. The arrest took place at a resort in Don Waai subdistrict, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

The investigation began following an incident on April 16, 2569 at approximately 6:20 AM when the suspect robbed 72-year-old lottery vendor Phairoj of approximately 2,000 baht in cash and four government lottery tickets near Thoet Ratchada 11 Soi in Don Muang, Bangkok. Police determined the suspect had committed multiple robberies, consistently targeting elderly lottery vendors. Initial investigations identified incidents across five areas: Don Muang Police Station (Bangkok), Pak Kret District (Nonthaburi), Chai Phrauek District (Nonthaburi), Muang Pathum Thani District (Pathum Thani), and Phutthamonthon District (Nakhon Pathom).

The suspect has prior criminal history, including fraud charges from 2559 for ordering noodles while claiming he would donate the money to monks, then leaving without payment at a restaurant near Phra Nang Klao Bridge. Don Muang Police Station has coordinated with relevant local police and will issue public alerts for any additional criminal activity discovered in other jurisdictions.