New CCTV footage has emerged in the fatal sticky rice vendor stabbing case at Wat Phan On intersection in Muang District, Chiang Mai, showing the incident was an act of self-defense. The case stems from a recurring dispute between a sticky rice vendor and her relatives, resulting in a fatal stabbing.

At 12:20 AM on May 5, 2025, police brought the knife-wielding vendor to a police holding facility for questioning. The deceased's relatives arrived at the facility and attempted to attack the vendor while hurling insults. Officers intervened to prevent harm to the suspect. The vendor claimed the deceased and the grandmother had attacked her first, forcing her to use the knife defensively, but her account went unheeded amid continued verbal assault.

Police Major Prachaya Thisula, commander of Muang District Police, ordered investigators to review CCTV footage again to clarify the circumstances. The footage revealed that the deceased was called by the 63-year-old grandmother—the mango sticky rice vendor's relative—to assist her. In the video, the deceased grabbed a plastic chair to strike the vendor, who held a knife. Rather than lowering the chair, he positioned himself behind the vendor and attempted to restrain her. The grandmother then pulled the vendor's hair forcefully, causing her to fall, and kicked her repeatedly while the deceased joined in the assault.

With the knife already in hand, the vendor thrust it toward the man's chest. The deceased pulled the knife from his chest and threw it back at the vendor. The CCTV footage demonstrates that the initial assault came from the grandmother and deceased, with the vendor's stabbing representing defensive action taken while being overwhelmed.

Police will proceed with charges of intentional homicide in self-defense against the vendor and conspiracy charges against both the grandmother and the knife-wielder.

On May 5, 2569, Sorote Chanapon, an investigator with Muang Phatthalung Police Station, disclosed that at 10:00 PM on May 4, officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home in Phayakhan Subdistrict, Muang District, Phatthalung Province. Upon arrival with paramedics from Phatthalung Hospital, they found a severely injured 74-year-old man named Wiang (name withheld) lying unconscious outside his home. Despite resuscitation efforts, he died in the emergency room. Officers found scattered belongings and signs of struggle inside the kitchen.

According to questioning, Prakong (name withheld), 64, the victim's wife, stated that before the incident, Wiang was with his 44-year-old son, Weeruyut (name withheld), over a dispute regarding 90,000 baht from the sale of cattle that the father had kept in his account, intending to transfer it the next day. The father needed the money before his scheduled dialysis appointment at the hospital.

During the altercation, Wiang attempted to leave the house to avoid confrontation, but his son prevented him from leaving. A violent struggle ensued in the kitchen, and due to the father's weak condition and multiple chronic illnesses, he sustained injuries and collapsed unconscious outside. Relatives called for emergency assistance, and Weeruyut followed them to the hospital but disappeared when police arrived.

Prakong revealed that her son had a history of drug addiction and erratic behavior, frequently quarreling with family members. He had previously harmed himself, been referred for treatment twice by police, but resumed drug use after discharge. Police have documented the crime scene and are actively searching for Weeruyut to press charges. The victim's body has been taken for merit-making at a nearby temple.

Fans were shocked when the couple JJ Gritchnapon and Ta Neng Kanyavee announced they were downgrading their relationship status to just close friends, ending a romance spanning over 10 years, amid support from those around them and countless fans.

Recently, Biu Khing Puttipong, a close junior from Nada Daow, encountered the news at the LEGO Certified Store opening event at Siam Paragon's Fashion Hall on the first floor. He opened up to Sawad Baan Entertainment about being quite shocked by the news, as he shared memories with them dating back to when they were in the same company. He sent encouragement to the couple and respected their best decision. He also updated on fan meet moments from the past and discussed the drama involving ticket scalpers.

How was the two-day fan meet recently? Did you give fans plenty of cool moments?

"It was good. I haven't organized a fan meet in almost two years, so every fan meet feels like updating life with fans who've grown up with me. Some have been coming for 10 years since I was in school. We chat and update each other like friends, giving each other encouragement. I remember almost everyone who came."

What was the most common message fans asked you about?

"Mostly like meeting friends after a long time not talking. They'd share how long they've been following, which performance impressed them, or what moment we shared together. Some were nurses who just came off their shift to see us, and they'd make jokes we never expected."

Asking about the ticket scalping issue at fan meets?

"Yes, there was the issue of impersonators or people illegally reselling tickets. It's something that shouldn't happen. We have to credit the team for planning good preventive measures and checking constantly. Some only got caught after entering, so we had to delete clips or revoke their pass. In later rounds, we became stricter."

Did you feel bad about this happening?

"I wasn't upset. When I saw them getting caught, I kind of smiled secretly (laughs). I was happy justice was served."

One more thing—how was P's (a friend's) birthday this year? What did you wish for them?

"I wish them well every day, not just on birthdays. I wish they encounter only good things and good people, because they already have everything. I don't know what else to wish for them."

Did you give them a gift?

"I'm not saying."

Asking about the JJ and Ta Neng news a bit—were you shocked when you saw the news?

"I was shocked, quite a lot actually, because we share a lot of experiences and memories from the Nada Daow days. The last time we met was probably at an older sister's wedding in March."

Do you feel sad about their 10-year relationship?

"I don't feel sad about it. I think it's a matter between the two of them. Since they ended it with emotional connection, I'm happy for them. They must have made the best decision for both of them. No matter how it ended, we're still siblings like always. And I want to be an encouragement to both of them."

Gas prices for May 5, 2026 became effective at 5:00 AM with updates from five service stations. The Energy Policy and Planning Office under the Ministry of Energy reported the latest fuel prices from PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell.

PTT Station (May 5, 2026): Gasohol 95: 43.30 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 36.30 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 32.24 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.93 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 52.39 baht/liter Benzin 95: 52.89 baht/liter Diesel: 40.80 baht/liter Diesel B20: 33.80 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 62.10 baht/liter

Bangchak Station (May 5, 2026): Gasohol 95: 43.30 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 36.30 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 32.24 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.93 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 56.04 baht/liter Diesel: 40.80 baht/liter Diesel B20: 33.80 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 62.10 baht/liter

PT Station (May 5, 2026): Gasohol 95: 43.30 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 36.30 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.93 baht/liter Benzin 95: 53.39 baht/liter Diesel: 40.80 baht/liter Diesel B20: 33.80 baht/liter

Shell Station (May 5, 2026): Gasohol 95: 43.80 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 36.80 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 43.18 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 49.84 baht/liter Diesel: 40.80 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.84 baht/liter

Caltex Station (May 5, 2026): Gasohol 95: 43.30 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 36.30 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.93 baht/liter Benzin 95: 56.01 baht/liter Diesel: 40.80 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 62.10 baht/liter

In an English Premier League match on May 4th, Everton hosted Manchester City, who are locked in a title race with Arsenal. Manchester City broke through in the first half with a spectacular curling strike from Jeremy Doku in the 43rd minute. However, Everton turned the tables in the second half, equalizing at 1-1 in the 68th minute after a defensive blunder by Manchester City's Mark Guehi allowed Thierno Barry to finish easily. Everton then took a 2-1 lead in the 73rd minute when Jake O'Brien powered home a corner kick from James Garner. The home side extended their advantage to 3-1 in the 81st minute with another Barry goal, set up by Merlin Rohl's cross from the right wing. But Manchester City refused to surrender, with Erling Haaland pulling one back in the 83rd minute to make it 2-3. In a dramatic finale, Jeremy Doku scored a sensational long-range curved effort in the 90+7th minute to secure a 3-3 draw for Manchester City. Both teams earned a point each, with Everton now at 48 points from 35 matches in 10th place, while Manchester City sits second with 71 points from 34 matches, five points behind leaders Arsenal, though Arsenal have played one more game.

At 7 p.m. on May 4, rescue volunteers from Pong Nam Ron, Chanthaburi received a report of a fatal wild elephant attack near worker housing within a durian orchard in Tambon Tap Sai, Pong Nam Ron District. Police, local administration officials, and wildlife officials from Khlong Khruea Wai Chaloem Phrachao Wildlife Sanctuary rushed to investigate.

The incident occurred in an agricultural area with durian and longan groves. The victim was identified as Manu, 40, a Myanmar national working at a pig farm in the area. Investigators determined the location sits at a forest boundary where wild elephants regularly descend to forage, especially during fruit season when durian and other fruits are abundant. Officials believe the elephant likely sought water and food near the pig farm and worker housing, leading to a confrontation that proved fatal.

This incident reflects the serious problem of wild elephants venturing outside protected forest areas due to natural food scarcity in their habitats, compounded by expanding agricultural land overlapping elephant migration routes. This has resulted in recurring losses across Pong Nam Ron and Soi Dao districts.

Authorities and community leaders have issued warnings to nearby orchard farmers, including rubber and fruit growers, to exercise maximum caution. Residents are advised to avoid leaving homes, particularly avoiding orchards and forested areas with poor visibility during twilight hours. They should not use firecrackers or loud noises to chase elephants, as this causes panic, stress, and increased aggression, potentially triggering attacks.

Authorities recommend reducing confrontations by immediately alerting community leaders, local administration, or forestry officials when elephants are spotted. Local administration has coordinated with community leaders and volunteer elephant-pushing units alongside wildlife officials to establish checkpoints and rapid-response mobile units patrolling villages, especially high-risk elephant transit and resting areas.

Prevention measures include 24-hour rotating surveillance patrols to monitor and alert residents promptly if elephant groups approach residential areas. These ongoing surveillance and prevention operations will continue until the situation stabilizes, ensuring public safety and confidence in Tap Sai Subdistrict and surrounding border areas.