On May 3, 2025, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) summoned eight oil tanker shipping companies as witnesses and identified one additional leasing company, bringing the total to nine firms. The investigation followed discovery of irregularities in 20 vessel trips from 12 ships that loaded oil from Eastern Thailand refineries, with approximately 57-60 million liters of oil found missing at sea off Surat Thani. Violations are suspected under the Price of Goods and Services Act B.E. 2542, with allegations including illegal oil hoarding, transport delays, and refusal to distribute fuel.

Lieutenant Colonel Woranan Srilam, head of the Consumer Protection Division at DSI and chief investigator of Case No. 59/2569, revealed that representatives from all nine shipping companies have been interrogated. Two hiring patterns emerged: one where the refinery provides vessels according to transport plans, and another where destination companies arrange their own vessels or request the refinery to provide them.

Delays in vessel transit times were attributed to three factors: hydrographic conditions affecting channel depths and tides preventing scheduled docking; vessel repairs following breakdown reports that sometimes coincided with tidal issues; and situations where other vessels remained anchored during oil transfer operations or when oil remained in storage tanks, preventing cargo discharge. The Maritime State Command Center has submitted a vessel navigation analysis report to the investigation team.

Investigators will now cross-reference company statements with the Maritime Command Center's technical equipment details regarding transit delays, expected within the week. Separately, Thitiphat Chotidechachai, former Bangkok MP and chair of the Intensive Energy Reform Inspection Committee (Team Chudsoi), submitted 166 irregular fuel transport documents from March 2025 that do not comply with Energy Department announcements. These documents involved oil storage companies from Rayong and Chachoengsao shipping to Surat Thani, Chumphon, and Songkhla. The matter is under review to determine if it qualifies as a special case or should be referred to the Royal Thai Police.

Separately, DSI Case No. 66/2569 concerning fuel adulteration in Ang Thong Province is being handled by Colonel Niruit Pattanarat, the DSI's special case expert, who is currently gathering witnesses and evidence.

After Phlan Kanchanaburi FC drew 2-2 with Chonburi FC in Match 29 of the BYD Silayon Six League One 2025/26 season, the team accumulated only 23 points and now sits in last place (15th) on the table. With just one match remaining, the club can no longer climb out of the relegation zone and relegation is now mathematically certain.

Club President Dr. Prawat Kittammagulnij recently posted on his personal Facebook page to address the team and supporters: "Hello T2, we may fall but we can rise again. How could we abandon fans like you? Next year still has surprises—stay tuned, I promise it will be fun. I couldn't attend the match today as I'm in Thong Pha Phum for the Thong Pha Phum Music Festival with half the province."

Phlan Kanchanaburi FC will conclude their season hosting Ratchaburi FC in the BYD Silayon Six League One 2025/26 on May 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Kanchanaburi Provincial Stadium (Klibua). The match will be broadcast live on AIS Play.

Live streaming available for Manchester United's home match against Liverpool in tonight's fiery derby rivalry, along with other exciting European league fixtures. Football broadcast schedule for May 3, 2025: English Premier League – 20:00 Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace, 21:30 Manchester United vs Liverpool, 01:00 Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur (all matches on Mono Max). Spanish La Liga – 23:30 Real Betis vs Real Oviedo, 02:00 Espanyol vs Real Madrid (all matches on Bein Sport 2, Bein Sport 4, True Premier Football 4). German Bundesliga – 22:30 Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund, 00:30 Freiburg vs Wolfsburg (all matches on Bein Sport 3). Italian Serie A – 20:00 Sassuolo vs AC Milan, 23:00 Juventus vs Verona, 01:45 Inter Milan vs Parma (all matches on True Premier Football 3). Thai BYD Cyberions Six League One – 18:00 PT Prachuap FC vs Udon Thani FC, 18:30 Ratchaburi FC vs Rayong FC, 19:00 Lamphun Warriors vs Sirindhhorn Chiang Rai United (all matches on AIS Play).

NONTHABURI — May 3, 2026 — Police have arrested a boyfriend suspected of murdering his girlfriend, whose body was found in a ransacked condominium room in Nonthaburi province.

The victim, identified as Panitsuda Hattadol, 25, an online vendor, was discovered at approximately 19:00 on May 2 in an eighth-storey condominium building. Her body was found beside a bed in a fourth-floor room, with two pillows placed over her head. The room showed clear signs of a struggle, with belongings scattered throughout.

Investigators discovered a diary belonging to her boyfriend, Nittirun Laosuksantisawong, 33, also an online seller, in which he claimed someone was planning to harm him and asked that his cat and property be looked after.

Police in Bang Bua Thong district reported on May 3 that initial forensic findings indicate the death was a homicide. Nittirun, who disappeared following the incident, was identified as the primary suspect. He had left the residence on the evening of April 30 and could not be contacted.

Officers gathered evidence and obtained a court warrant for his arrest on a charge of intentional murder. Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the area, first abandoning a red Mazda 2 with Bangkok license plates in Suphan Buri province before continuing northward by bus.

He was later arrested at Choktawee Smile Hotel, room 515, in the Nong Pa Khrang area of Muang district in Chiang Mai, under a warrant issued by the Nonthaburi Provincial Court (No. 622/2569).

Police believe the suspect fled northward following the killing. Investigators from Provincial Police Region 1 coordinated with Region 5 officers to make the arrest.

Meanwhile, the victim's body has been released to her family. Her mother, Mukda Suksamer, 59, has taken the body to Yasothon province for religious rites.

Authorities said officers from Bang Bua Thong police station are travelling to Chiang Mai to bring the suspect back for further legal proceedings.

On May 3, 2025, attorney Hongsa Hatthaya Anteng disclosed details of a case involving a wife suing her husband's mistress, with evidence including the husband's underwear that had an unusual smell. The private investigation team leader recounted how a female client contacted them in early January seeking to hire investigators to gather evidence for an infidelity lawsuit. When questioned about her suspicions, the client explained that she knows her husband's scent very well after years of living together, but recently his underwear smelled different. The investigator initially thought this was insufficient evidence, so he asked for the client to provide clothing samples—both the old and new underwear—for verification. The investigator and team members conducted smell tests to compare the differences between the old and new scents. After confirming the smell discrepancy, they advised the client that evidence of scent alone would be insufficient for a lawsuit, so they launched a full investigation. The team conducted undercover operations, disguising themselves as garbage collectors, fruit vendors, and truck drivers to gather intelligence in the areas frequented by both the husband and his alleged mistress. Through their investigations, they confirmed the husband was indeed having an affair, with witness testimony and additional evidence that was kept confidential. All findings were forwarded to the legal team for court proceedings.

Summer Crisis: Kidney Stone Cases Surge; Doctors Warn Office Workers Are Primary Risk Group

Compiled by Soha Online News Team May 3, 2025

According to international reports, intense summer heat is driving a continuous rise in kidney stone cases, particularly among office workers who are becoming the primary victims of this disease.

The warning comes from Dr. Tran Cong The Luong, a urologist at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital at Hanoi National University. He identifies low water consumption as a key factor accelerating kidney stone formation. Office workers in air-conditioned environments often don't feel thirsty, leading to insufficient fluid intake and rapid stone development.

Recently, a 33-year-old office worker required emergency treatment for severe lower back pain. Despite working in a cool, air-conditioned environment, months of consistently low water intake allowed large kidney stones to accumulate in his body undetected. This case serves as an important warning for those neglecting urinary tract health during hot weather.

Doctors explain that summer significantly increases kidney stone risk because the body loses water through perspiration to regulate temperature. As body water decreases, urine becomes more concentrated, causing substances like calcium, oxalate, and uric acid to reach high levels and crystallize into stones more easily.

Office workers are particularly vulnerable since they stay indoors with air conditioning all day, rarely sweat, and don't feel thirsty. Doctors emphasize that even in air-conditioned rooms, the body continuously loses water silently. Waiting to feel thirsty before drinking is a serious misconception, as by then the body may already be dehydrated, forcing the kidneys to work harder.

Beyond low water intake, summer consumption habits are another critical factor. Sugary soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and excessive red meat and salty foods all increase the concentration of stone-forming substances in urine.

In early stages, kidney stones often show no clear symptoms until a stone shifts and blocks the urinary tract, causing severe cramping, burning urination, or hematuria. However, many people mistakenly attribute these symptoms to fatigue from hot weather, delaying treatment and risking serious complications like kidney failure or infection.

To prevent this disease, doctors recommend adequate water intake as the simplest and most effective kidney care method. Drink more than 2.5 liters daily, distributed throughout the day to keep urine dilute.

Office workers should keep a water bottle nearby and set reminders to drink every 30 minutes.

Additionally, modify eating habits by reducing salt intake and avoiding sugary and alcoholic beverages.

If you experience chronic back pain or urinary abnormalities, seek prompt diagnosis. Modern endoscopic technology now allows doctors to treat kidney stones efficiently, with faster patient recovery and reduced long-term complication risks.

Source: SOHA