On May 7, 2025, Bangkok Governor Chatcai Sittiphand reported on four years of improvements at the On Nuch waste management center and plans to develop the area into a green industry model. The On Nuch facility, Bangkok's oldest waste management center, has faced persistent odor complaints from surrounding communities. Over the past four years, Bangkok has accelerated improvements across four main operations: a 1,000-ton waste transfer station with 100% enclosed building, eight automatic doors, 60,000 cubic meters per hour air treatment system, and 200 surrounding trees (completed December 20, 2023); an 800-ton MBT waste treatment facility operated by Bangkok Finance Company that received 10 major upgrades including complete closure system, two-tier waste gates with five doors, 167,000 cubic meters per hour air treatment, air curtain, odor control tunnel with microbial spray system, and automatic wheel washing; two composting facilities of 1,000 and 600 tons per day that, despite lacking odor management clauses in their original contracts, received E-Nose systems at six monitoring points, CCTV cameras, and landscape improvements. The 600-ton composting facility's contract expires December 2025, and the 1,000-ton facility expires next year; both are likely to be replaced with a 1,000-ton waste-to-energy power generation system currently in testing phase with 400 tons daily intake, expected to operate fully in the second half of 2025. While scientific data shows continuous average odor reduction, residents care more about peak odor days affecting their quality of life. Therefore, the next goal is eliminating high odor spikes entirely, requiring harder work to fix occasional problems and truly provide peace of mind to communities surrounding the waste center. Chatcai emphasized transparency in contract oversight with strict penalties for non-compliance, acknowledging criticism from various sectors including Parliament members regarding the closed system, confirming improvements over the past while remaining open to continuous development for public quality of life.

A 48-year-old noodle shop employee at Bang Khae Market died after falling from the BTS station at a height of approximately 20 meters. Police suspect problems with informal debt and chronic health conditions contributed to the incident. On May 7, Lak Song Police Station received reports of a person falling from height near Bang Khae BTS station on Petchkasem Soi 62/3 in Bang Khae district, Bangkok. Officers investigated along with forensic doctors from Siriraj Hospital and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. The body of Somkiat, 48, was discovered lying face-up beneath the station wearing a white t-shirt and denim shorts, with fractures to both legs. Initial investigation found that the victim, who worked at a noodle shop in front of Bang Khae Market, was seen climbing onto the elevated BTS platform before falling to his death. The suspected cause involved chronic illness and problems with informal loans that may have caused psychological stress. Authorities sent the body to Siriraj Hospital's forensic medicine department for autopsy before coordinating with relatives to claim the body for religious ceremonies.

Federico Valverde has been hospitalized after suffering injuries from a heated altercation with teammate Aurélien Chouameni during Real Madrid's recent training session. According to Marca, Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was admitted to the hospital following injuries sustained from a dispute with teammate Aurélien Chouameni during training on May 7.

Reports indicate that tensions between Valverde and Chouameni began during the May 6 training session, and the next day Valverde refused to make peace with his teammate. During training, the two players had a fierce confrontation that intensified the heated atmosphere. After training concluded, both players continued their dispute in the locker room, escalating to physical violence that left Valverde with a head wound requiring hospital stitches, with head coach Álvaro Arbelo accompanying him.

Beyond this incident, Madrid is reportedly plagued by multiple internal conflicts, including issues between Antonio Rüdiger and Álvaro Carreras, as well as Kylian Mbappé facing cold treatment from teammates and even his own clashes with staff members. This weekend, Madrid must face Barcelona in El Clásico, and failure to win would officially end their La Liga title aspirations while leaving them without a trophy for the season.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the lifting of its recommendation to ban Belarus from international sporting competitions, while continuing to insist on Russia's suspension. The bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes were imposed following Russia's 2022 military invasion of Ukraine, with Belarus providing support as an ally. This prevented athletes from both nations from competing under their own national flags. The IOC's latest statement regarding Belarus emphasized: "The IOC must stress once more that participation in international sporting competitions by athletes should not be restricted on the basis of government actions, including a country's involvement in war or any armed conflict." However, the statement drew a distinction with Russia: "The situation with Russia differs from that with Belarus. The Belarusian Olympic Committee has maintained good standing and complies with the Olympic Charter, whereas the Russian Olympic Committee remains under investigation." Russia continues to face transparency issues in sports. Recently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced sanctions against over 300 Russian athletes following the seizure of data from a Moscow laboratory in 2019. Previously, some sporting bodies, including the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), had already lifted bans on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under their national flags at the Winter Paralympics earlier this year.

On May 7, Deputy Superintendent Sathit Termtowattakul of Muang Udon Thani Police Station received a report of a theft at a department store in Makhaeng Subdistrict, Muang District, Udon Thani Province. Store security had apprehended the suspect, so officers proceeded to investigate. At the scene, they found Ms. Sing, 38, a duck laab vendor, in custody alongside four vacuum-sealed packages of Australian beef cuts including striploin and ribeye. Ms. Sing admitted to stealing the Australian beef, claiming that she had been drinking with her husband at home but ran out of alcohol. She decided to enter the store and steal the meat to grill and eat with the remaining liquor, thinking no one would catch her. She acknowledged that she may have been too intoxicated and acted impulsively. Notably, her husband had previously been arrested on similar beef theft charges from the same store and had only recently been released. She promised not to repeat the offense.

The Auditor General's Office launched an investigation on May 7, 2026, into the Chong Kacha Canal Phase 1 landscaping improvement project in Nakhon Ratchasima following public outcry on social media about its abandoned condition and concerns over encroachment on public waterways. Auditor General Montien Charoenpol, along with Nakhon Ratchasima Mayor Dr. Wanarat Chanyunakul and representatives from relevant agencies, inspected the Lam Takhong waterway project area near Suksantaram Temple, discovering that Phase 1 had deteriorated significantly with no responsible agency overseeing maintenance and cleanup.

Phanom Songyaen, Director of Public Works and City Planning for Nakhon Ratchasima Province, explained that the project is divided into two phases: Phase 1, budgeted at 118 million baht from Assumption School to the temple with a distance of 725 meters, was completed in late 2024. However, Phase 1 lacks proper maintenance because Nakhon Ratchasima has not yet assumed responsibility until Phase 2 is 100% complete. The contractor for Phase 2 is still being procured, leaving Phase 1 unmaintained and lacking proper lighting and access points.

Phase 2 includes several components: a 1-kilometer riverbank protection embankment, three bridges across Lam Takhong, architectural walkways along the water and around the reservoir, a public park, and general park improvements. The contractor is expected to be selected soon with construction beginning in fiscal year 2025. The total project value is 238 million baht. Delays have stemmed from flooding issues and the COVID-19 pandemic, which required budget prioritization for Maharaj Hospital's flood prevention efforts. The project incorporates a water drainage system designed to improve water flow and prevent riverbank erosion.

Mayor Dr. Wanarat revealed that upon completion, the project will create a new Nakhon Ratchasima landmark serving as both a tourist attraction and recreational facility. The municipality is also preparing a separate 13-kilometer community wastewater management plan for the Lam Takhong waterway, requesting approximately 700 million baht in support with implementation expected between 2027-2028.

The Auditor General emphasized that all agencies must cooperate between government and local authorities to ensure sustainability and proper management planning. The project was inspired by Korea's Cheonggyecheon model, adapted to reflect Nakhon Ratchasima's pottery heritage identity. The four main objectives are: water management and riverbank protection, environmental protection through wastewater system installation, providing a 2.5-kilometer public recreation and exercise area between Assumption School and Asdang Reservoir, and economic development.