In Thai League football action on April 29, 2026, Rayong FC hosted defending champions Buriram United in a highlight fixture. Rayong FC delivered an impressive performance, shutting out Buriram United 3-0 to claim three points and climb to 36 points, occupying 7th place in the standings. In other matches, Chiangrai United defeated Ratchaburi FC 1-0, while Udon Thani drew 1-1 with Bangkok United.

On April 29, 2025, Defense Ministry spokesman Pol. Maj. Gen. Surasant Kongsiri addressed the situation at the Thai-Cambodian border following Cambodia's Defense Ministry claim that Thai soldiers had fired weapons at the Or Samet checkpoint five times, allegedly using rifles, M79 grenade launchers, and M16s between 10:35 and 11:09 AM.

The spokesman firmly denied these allegations, stating that no weapons were discharged as claimed. He confirmed that the overall situation remains under control by security agencies.

After coordinating with the Army and Suranari Task Force units in the area, authorities confirmed that no weapons were used as alleged. Only three warning shots were fired in response to Cambodian soldiers approaching Thailand's barbed wire fence in a provocative manner. Units on the ground continue to operate within legal frameworks and strict situation control protocols.

Thai security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent misunderstandings and maintain stability along the border. The Defense Ministry appealed to the public and media to rely on official sources and exercise critical judgment when receiving and sharing information, noting that modern security threats extend beyond physical confrontation to information warfare that could harm national security.

The Defense Ministry committed to communicating information with "speed, accuracy, and transparency" to build public confidence and protect national interests.

A large snake has created a stir by appearing on the ancestral shrine at Kham Chanodat three times this year—unusual compared to its typical annual appearance—prompting many to believe it signals the site's major merit-making festival. On April 27, videos and images from the "Nakhon Inthon Wang" sacred site in Ban Muang Subdistrict, Ban Dung District, Udon Thani, went viral on social media, showing a large serpent coiled atop the shrine dedicated to local guardian spirits Si Sutho and Si Patum. Additionally, a massive chanodat tree toppled the same day, damaging a nearby naga statue, events many interpret as omens preceding the annual Chanodat blessing ceremony scheduled for May 1st, featuring a grand ritual to change the guardian spirits' ceremonial robes.

Local officials including Pongsakdi Srichana, subdistrict chief and Kham Chanodat committee chairman, along with Kampang Panjunpol, 59, the shrine's primary speaker, confirmed the phenomenon occurs regularly before major ceremonies. Kampang explained the snake is typically a large king cobra measuring 2-3 meters, calm and unafraid of people, appearing for weeks before departing naturally. He noted the serpent consistently appears yearly before merit-making events, leading believers to interpret it as the guardian spirits manifesting to protect devotees and the sacred site. In Buddhist and local lore, nagas possess shapeshifting abilities.

Pongsakdi disclosed the fallen tree was ancient and decayed, with weak root systems causing the collapse, which also damaged an adjacent tree and the naga statue along a walking bridge. Emergency repairs began immediately from April 27 onwards. He emphasized the incident resulted from natural causes unrelated to supernatural speculation. Meanwhile, the committee and Department of Forestry have continuously managed vegetation since 2560 (2017), initially finding 1,940 chanodat trees and planting 369 replacements in the first year; current surveys now count 2,702 trees, demonstrating successful reforestation of this sacred forest. The public is invited to the annual merit-making festival, featuring a fireworks procession on April 30 at 3:30 p.m. and the main robing ceremony on May 1 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Buriram police announced the arrest of Sueksan, 29, accused of using a sharpened file wrapped in cloth to simulate a gun during an armed robbery at a gas station in Lamphlayamad District, Buriram Province. The incident occurred at 9:30 p.m. on April 12, as a gas station employee was placing cash into a safe. The suspect made off with 128,400 baht, an act clearly captured by the station's security cameras.

Following the robbery, Provincial Police Commander Warayut Janyiem ordered provincial and local investigators to pursue the suspect, who had fled to another province. Officers obtained a court warrant and apprehended Sueksan in Pathumthani Province.

Sueksan admitted to committing the robbery, stating he spent the 128,400 baht on Songkran festivities, dating expenses, and online gambling losses. Background investigation revealed that Sueksan had previously worked at the same gas station and had stolen 30,000 baht five years ago, resulting in his termination. Despite losing his job, he committed another theft at the same location.

On April 29, 2025, representatives from various national community networks including the Railway Community Network (CMFT), Four-Region Slum Network, Yaowamo City Network, and Nakhon Si Thammarat Network met with Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn to express appreciation for government efforts in understanding and improving people's living conditions. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Transport's Ratchard 1 Conference Room, also included Transport Ministry Secretary Ratchapong Chukaew and SRT Governor Anant Pothnimdaeng to discuss mechanisms for addressing housing issues on SRT land.

Deputy PM Phipat revealed that the collaboration between SRT and CODI has made tangible progress, with land lease agreements approved for 64 communities comprising 3,121 households across multiple regions including Songkhla, Trang, Surat Thani, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Phichit, and Bangkok. From 2023 to present, SRT has completed housing project land leases for 5,518 households, representing 20.5 percent of the target group of 27,084 affected households.

Moving forward, the Transport Ministry is prioritizing 35 provinces with 300 communities impacted by major railway megaprojects including double-track railways and high-speed rail systems. The government has set a 5-year action plan (2023-2027) allocating 7.718 billion baht to address low-income housing issues through 30-year land leases from SRT, ensuring tenure security. For communities requiring relocation, the government commits to finding suitable alternative land for replacement housing, currently assisting 11 communities in this process.

Deputy PM Phipat announced the establishment of an oversight committee to monitor and resolve railway land housing issues, conduct fact-finding investigations, and ensure swift resolution of residents' problems. He emphasized that the modern Transport Ministry balances infrastructure development with improving people's quality of life, ensuring sustainable and secure housing for all citizens.