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Police

Deputy Governor of Ang Thong Clarifies Police Followed Protocol, Committed to Fair Treatment for Both Parties

A 24-year-old man's motorcycle crashed after a police car door opened during a traffic stop in Ang Thong, prompting assault allegations; authorities say officers followed protocol and promise a fair investigation.

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Deputy Governor Clarifies Police Followed Protocol, Committed to Fair Treatment for Both Parties

The incident began when a 24-year-old mother shared video footage with media outlets showing her son being assaulted by police officers while riding his motorcycle. When the officer opened a car door, her son's motorcycle lost control and crashed.

On May 6, 2025, at Phi Thong Police Station, Pol. Col. Sing Lampong Phi Sua, Deputy Commander of Ang Thong Provincial Police, announced that officers were following traffic control procedures by parking their vehicle to signal passing traffic to slow down before the accident occurred. Regarding the assault allegations, he stated that video footage must be reviewed thoroughly, and an investigation committee will be established to examine the officer's conduct according to proper procedures, with commitment to fair treatment for both parties. To date, the victim has not filed an official complaint.

Related story: Mother lodges complaint alleging police excessive force; concerned about her son's case; preparing to file formal charges.

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Breaking

Teen fires shots at rival's home over long feud

Police in Udon Thani province are investigating a shooting incident in which two teenage boys allegedly fired gunshots at a rival's home in Ban Tha Chuang village. The attack, which resulted in no injuries, is believed to be part of a three-year-old feud between local youth groups that escalated into violence. Authorities have identified the suspects and are working to apprehend them.

6 May Khaosod

A 17-year-old boy has been accused of firing gunshots outside a rival's home in northeastern Thailand, in an apparent escalation of a feud dating back more than three years, police said. The incident occurred in Ban Tha Chuang village, Kut Kha subdistrict, Thung Fon district, Udon Thani province. CCTV footage showed two teenage males arriving on a motorcycle before gunshots were heard and shouting broke out directed at people inside a house. The suspects then fled the scene, alarming nearby residents. No injuries or deaths were reported. Victims, identified as "Nawin", 17, and "No", 19, later filed a complaint with Thung Fon police at 10:30 the same day, accompanied by their guardians, urging authorities to take legal action. Officers who inspected the scene found a spent 20-gauge shotgun shell, believed to have been fired from a homemade weapon. According to witness accounts, the suspects stopped outside the house, shouted challenges for the occupants to come out, and when no one responded, opened fire. They allegedly fired multiple rounds at several houses before returning to the original location to shoot again. Police said the attack stemmed from a long-running dispute between local youth groups that began more than three years ago after a fight at a traditional molam performance. Pol. Col. Atirot Thajang, chief of Thung Fon police station, said investigators have identified the suspects as local youths, including two 17-year-olds known as "Jele" and "Dido", who already have records with authorities. Police are seeking warrants and working to apprehend those involved. "We know who they are. People who create danger like this cannot be allowed to remain at large," Atirot said. "Thung Fon must be safe, and those responsible will face the full extent of the law."

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Community

Win Today, Champion Today! Coach Sakol Reveals 40 Years in Football—Putthirangsi Pibul Is the Easiest Team to Build

Coach Sakol, with nearly 40 years of football experience, says Putthirangsi Pibul School's team is the easiest to build due to its excellent preparation, funding, and environment, confident they could be champions if they competed today.

6 May Khaosod

Coach Sakol Geliangpraserth, head coach of Putthirangsi Pibul School's football team, led his squad to the press conference launching the "4 Series Student Sports Championship 7HD 2026," joined by athlete Jetsada Langka and former teammate Vorakor Changkhiewdi.

Coach Sakol revealed that after parting ways with Montong Wittaya, he came to build the Putthirangsi Pibul School team with the belief that fortune favors the bold. When we stepped out, we had to create a new work, and we're not concerned about the reputation we built with Montong Wittaya. Now we're building the Putthirangsi Pibul School team, which we consider to be very well-prepared.

"In nearly 40 years of building football teams, Putthirangsi Pibul is by far the easiest team to create," Coach Sakol explained. "The team has excellent preparation in every aspect—the field, funding, environment, and team spirit. I've never encountered such complete readiness before. There's nothing we lack. If we compete today, we'd be champions today. I want everyone to see our next achievement under the Putthirangsi Pibul name."

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National

Government Coalition Explains Cabinet's Rejection of Constitutional Amendment Section 256 Draft; New Process Could Take Up to 2 Years

Thailand's cabinet has rejected a constitutional amendment draft to prioritize addressing an energy crisis, with officials noting the amendment process could take up to two years and require two referendums and extensive consultations with

6 May Khaosod

On May 6, 2025, at parliament, government coalition coordinator Raveewan Parisnanantakul from Phumi Jai Thai party confirmed that the cabinet decided to continue reviewing pending bills from the previous parliament session. According to procedure, these must be brought to parliament for approval as proposed by the cabinet, with meetings expected within the following week. The coalition's deputy leader, Nikorn Chamnong, explained that the cabinet's decision not to endorse the constitutional amendment Section 256 draft stems from the government's need to address more urgent issues first, particularly the energy crisis affecting the economy and public welfare. Prime Minister Anuthuwon Chaiyuweerakul previously noted that while drafting a new constitution following the referendum result is necessary, work priorities and government problems must be properly managed. Chamnong stated the government still has time and sufficient justification to address other critical issues affecting citizens' immediate needs. He noted that the constitutional amendment process requires two additional referendums and emphasized the need to discuss budget savings with the Election Commission, potentially reducing costs from 3.5 billion baht to 1 billion baht using postal voting methods under the revised referendum law. Once the cabinet rejects the content, constitutional amendment must restart with a fresh proposal of Section 256 amendments to parliament. Chamnong advocated for prior consultation with all parties, including the Senate, to ensure consensus, noting that public hearings during the previous government revealed differing opinions, particularly on Chapters 1 and 2 amendments. He believes the government has sufficient time since Section 256 amendment requires no more than 2 years.

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National

Love Falls Apart, House Falls Down! Divorcing Couple Tears Down Home They Built Together

A divorcing couple in Central Java demolished their shared home using a bulldozer rather than resolve a property dispute, after the wife's affair further strained their already rocky relationship.

6 May Khaosod

Love falls apart, house falls down! An Indonesian couple's divorce negotiations have collapsed to the point where they hired a bulldozer to demolish the home they once shared through thick and thin. A husband and wife in Central Java, Indonesia, experienced a rocky relationship after the wife was suspected of seeing another man before their divorce proceedings could be completed. Ultimately, both decided to tear down the house they had built together. According to reports, the land is registered under the wife's name, but the house is considered joint marital property. Originally, both intended to keep the house for their child, but problems arose when the wife secretly accepted a marriage proposal from a new man, further straining their relationship. They then agreed to demolish the house to resolve the dispute. Local authorities confirmed that the wife filed for divorce and that the demolition was a mutual decision by both parties. Before beginning the demolition, the homeowners had already removed all valuable belongings.

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Police

50-Year-Old Man Drags 2-Ton Police Car Using Genitals to Raise Awareness of Prostate Cancer

A 50-year-old British stunt performer dragged a 2-ton police car using his genitals in Halifax to raise awareness about prostate cancer, a disease that often goes undetected until advanced stages. The extreme feat aimed to encourage men to

6 May Khaosod

A British man has become the talk of the internet after undertaking an extraordinary and shocking stunt to draw public attention to men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, which many people tend to ignore.

John Stephenson, 50, a stunt performer and martial arts expert, created a sensation by dragging a police car weighing over 2 tons down streets in a residential area of Halifax, England using his genitals as the pulling force, while astonished onlookers watched in disbelief. The performance also incorporated fire elements, adding to the shock and danger experienced by those who witnessed it.

This wasn't his first such performance—Stephenson has previously set numerous unusual records, including pulling vehicles with his body and performing other extreme feats of strength, earning him recognition among enthusiasts of unusual and superhuman displays.

Stephenson admits the task was far from easy, requiring immense patience and concentration, and causing considerable pain. Despite these challenges, he remained determined and successfully completed his objective.

He revealed that his primary motivation for this extreme performance was to encourage people to pay more attention to their health, especially prostate cancer, which typically shows no symptoms in its early stages, causing many to discover it too late.

Medical information indicates that prostate cancer is one of the most common diseases among men and a leading cause of death. However, if detected in its early stages, survival rates are very high, making screening critically important.

Beyond health awareness, Stephenson used this opportunity to raise funds for charities supporting families of children with cancer, demonstrating that this unusual stunt had deeper goals beyond mere spectacle.

While many view his actions as extreme, Stephenson believes this is an effective communication method that captures public attention on important health issues. He hopes his actions will encourage men to take better care of their health.

However, despite the widespread attention and positive health awareness goals, such behavior carries extremely high risks and can cause serious physical harm and should absolutely not be imitated. Proper self-care should begin with regular health checkups, exercise, and careful monitoring of any bodily irregularities to prevent disease safely and sustainably.

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National

Supamas Inspects Canned Fish Factory Over Labeling Mismatch, Orders Consumer Protection Committee to Follow Up on Complaints Nationwide

A government inspection team found a canned fish factory in Samut Sakhon mislabeling tilapia as mackerel, prompting authorities to investigate the fraud and order nationwide follow-up on consumer complaints.

6 May Khaosod

On November 6, Ms. Supamas Iseraphakdi, Prime Minister's Office Minister, led an inspection team including Praderm Buunchualuay, Prime Minister's Office Advisor; Patcharin Samsiripong, Prime Minister's Office Secretary; Ranrong Poolphiphat, Consumer Protection Committee Secretary-General; and Supatra Boonserm, Food and Drug Administration Secretary-General, along with related agencies to Muang District, Samut Sakhon Province. The inspection followed public concerns on social media about canned fish products being made with different fish species—tilapia instead of mackerel—than what was authorized and labeled.

The team was joined by Amnat Charoengsri, Samut Sakhon Governor, Dr. Prakij Saratep, Samut Sakhon Public Health Officer, and relevant agencies. Ms. Supamas stated that the government cannot ignore consumer suffering. Although initial compensation has been provided to affected parties, a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent recurrence and restore consumer confidence.

Previous inspections by the Food and Drug Administration and Samut Sakhon Health Department found the facility failed to meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and produced goods using different fish species than labeled—constituting consumer fraud. Violations include manufacturing fake food products under the Food Act B.E. 2522, punishable by 6 months to 10 years imprisonment and fines of 5,000 to 100,000 baht, and providing incorrect labels subject to fines up to 30,000 baht.

"On behalf of the government, I emphasize that consumer safety and confidence are paramount in consumer protection," Ms. Supamas said. "We will enforce all measures to maintain these standards so the public receives quality, safe products at fair prices. Affected consumers have the right to compensation according to the Consumer Protection Act."

Consumers with grievances can contact the Consumer Protection Committee hotline at 1166 or file complaints through the OCPB connect app and ocpb.go.th website. Regional complaints can be filed at the Justice Center at provincial courthouses nationwide.

Meanwhile, Fisheries Department Director Thithiporn Lavaprasoet revealed that scientific testing confirmed the fish as tilapia, not mackerel as circulated on social media.

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National

Foremost Transforms Thai Children's Nutrition with Launch of Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold

Foremost has launched 'Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold,' a new premium UHT milk formula designed specifically for Thai school-age children, featuring advanced Encapsulated DHA and 2'-FL prebiotic technology. The innovative product aims to support brain development and strengthen immune function, addressing research findings that over 50-60 percent of Thai children have DHA levels below recommended standards. The formula combines world-class nutritional science with deep understanding of Thai children's needs to prepare them for future learning challenges.

6 May Khaosod

Foremost, Thailand's market leader in milk products, continues to strengthen its position as a children's nutrition expert with the launch of 'Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold' (Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold), a premium UHT milk formula specifically developed for learning-age children. The product raises the standard of ready-to-drink milk with world-class technology and over 24 essential nutrients, focusing on brain development support and building a strong immune foundation to prepare children for future global changes.

Vibhas Pavarojkij, Managing Director of Friesland Campina (Thailand) Public Company Limited, explained the development direction and goals: "In a rapidly changing world, Foremost is committed to building the future foundation for Thai children through good nutrition. We are not just a milk producer, but a 'thinking partner' that brings world standards from the Netherlands and combines deep understanding of Thai children to create readiness for learning and keeping pace with the new era."

The success behind Super Gold formula stems from in-depth research and development by the R&D team, which discovered that over 50-60 percent of Thai children receive DHA below recommended standards. Foremost applied Micro-Encapsulation technology to solve the problem of DHA clumping and difficult digestion in the stomach. This innovation allows DHA to disperse finely, resulting in 8 times faster absorption by the body and a high concentration of 30 milligrams per serving—an important nutrient found in 20 percent of brain and retinal cells.

Additionally, this is the first time a children's UHT milk combines 2'-FL (2'-Fucosyllactose), a natural prebiotic fiber commonly found in breast milk that acts as a 'pathogen trap' to prevent harmful bacteria from adhering to intestinal walls. Combined with GOS that balances beneficial microbiota and strengthens immunity from within, it supports normal digestive function and builds a ready body for daily learning.

Presenter couple Phuttha-Phutthichai and Chui-Waruttaya Nilkhuha shared their experience caring for their daughter: "The heart of parenting is making children happy and ensuring their bodies are ready for learning. Proper nutrition is what parents can be most confident about. Having Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold as a helper addresses child care needs in this era perfectly—supporting both brain and immunity so children feel confident exploring new things and growing fully every day."

"Foremost Omega Smart Super Gold" is ready to become part of good nutrition support and bring the power of happiness to children's potential.

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Local

Uthairani residents endure cloudy, foul-smelling water for two months; local administration buys tap water from neighboring areas as interim solution

Residents of a Wang Hin village in Uthai Thani have suffered cloudy, foul-smelling water for two months after the local pump well collapsed. The subdistrict administration is buying water from neighboring areas and installing storage tanks

6 May Khaosod

Residents of Moo 4, Wang Hin subdistrict in Ban Rai district, Uthai Thani province, have endured cloudy, foul-smelling tap water that causes skin itching for over two months. The village water management committee claimed it lacks funds to repair the collapsed pump well, forcing them to draw water from an unfiltered agricultural well that produces rusty, discolored water with unpleasant odor. After residents filed complaints with Theerachai Buapratoom, the subdistrict headman, he assigned Deputy Chief Sukthanyakarn Nilcham to urgently assist the community. The subdistrict administration is purchasing water from neighboring areas at 150 baht per trip and delivering it to residents, while coordinating with local officials to acquire eight 2,000-liter water tanks to be installed on an elevated platform serving over 100 households. Water will be distributed during morning and evening hours initially. The headman has also convened an emergency budget meeting with all village representatives to allocate up to 500,000 baht for upgrading the Moo 4 water system, with Village Chief Chatri Bangbunrit overseeing the project handover.

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National

Royal Rainmaking Director Seeks Blessings and Vows Not to Tolerate Political Interference Before Inspecting Operations

Rainmaking director Rachen Silparaiya visited Phitsanulok to accelerate cloud seeding operations across Thailand, seeking blessings while vowing to resist political interference after resigning from civil service on April 29.

6 May Khaosod

On May 6, 2025, Rachen Silparaiya, director of the Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation Department, traveled to Phitsanulok Province to implement policy directives and accelerate cloud seeding operations in the region and neighboring provinces. On this auspicious day, Rachen visited Wat Rajaboorana in Muang District, Phitsanulok Province, to pay respects to Phra Kru Siddhitham Wibat, the temple's revered abbot, and received sacred blessings. This spiritual visit followed a similar blessing ceremony recently conducted by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife with the same venerable monk.

In addressing the abbot, Rachen revealed that he submitted his resignation from civil service on April 29 to uphold civil servant dignity and refuse political interference, stating he remains loyal to the Thai Crown. During media interviews regarding drought conditions and rainmaking efforts, Rachen explained that over the next 2-3 months, El Niño weather patterns will bring extended dry periods. He noted that May through early June represent a critical window to conduct cloud seeding operations in areas with sufficient atmospheric moisture. Currently, 5-6 rainmaking bases operate nationwide, with Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan newly activated to serve the public and replenish water supplies.

When asked about drought duration projections, Rachen stated that El Niño is expected to cause an 18-month drought period, currently in its early stages with more severe conditions anticipated in two months. The department is targeting all suitable areas with adequate atmospheric conditions for seeding operations, reviewing all requests through social media channels and other sources to deploy aircraft wherever feasible.

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Weather

Meteorological Department Issues Third Weather Alert: 20 Provinces at High Risk of Heavy Downpours Tomorrow

Thailand's Meteorological Department has issued a third-stage weather alert warning of severe conditions across 20 provinces from May 7-10, including heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The primary concerns are potential flash floods, landslides, and dangerous weather conditions affecting northern, northeastern, eastern, central Thailand, and Bangkok. Residents and farmers are advised to take protective measures and monitor official weather updates continuously.

6 May Khaosod

At 5:00 p.m. on May 6, 2569, the Meteorological Department announced an unsettled weather alert for Thailand with impacts from May 7-10, 2569 (Announcement No. 52/2569). During May 7-10, the northern, northeastern, eastern, and central regions, along with Bangkok and its vicinity, will experience increased thunderstorms with strong winds and heavy rain in some areas. Afterward, temperatures will drop as high-pressure systems and cold air masses from China move to cover the northeast and South China Sea. Southerly and southeasterly winds will carry moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into northern Thailand. Strengthening easterly winds over the southern region and Gulf of Thailand will bring heavy rainfall to the south. The public is advised to stay alert to dangers from thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain that could cause flash floods and landslides. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare protective measures for crops, while maintaining health during weather fluctuations. For updates, the public can contact the Meteorological Department via www.tmd.go.th, telephone 0-2399-4012-13, or hotline 1182 available 24 hours. The next announcement will be issued on May 7, 2569 at 5:00 a.m.

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