Udon Thani — May 26, 2025 — The Mueang Udon Thani Police Station received a report from Sanya Yaembupphapha, a Sub-District Administrative Official, regarding a complaint from residents about a relative who entered their home and struck their dog with a machete, injuring it. The man responsible then hid in a pond on his own property. Residents requested police assistance to take him into custody at a police facility due to his violent behavior and fears of unexpected dangerous incidents.

The incident occurred in Samphrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Udon Thani. Deputy Superintendent Wiknaes Sueotrang led police Unit 191 to investigate. Upon arrival, officers found three connected family houses. The dog had been struck on property covering approximately one rai, with a neighboring family house also about one rai away. The suspect's residence was across the area on about five rai with a pond of approximately two rai. In the middle of the pond, officers found Hasdi Seerak, nickname Yo, 34 years old, floating in the water attempting to avoid authorities.

After approximately 20 minutes of negotiations, Yo refused to exit the water. Police employed a tactic, claiming he had sexually assaulted his mother-in-law, which angered him into emerging from the pond immediately. Upon exiting, Yo argued with police for about 30 minutes, denying the sexual assault accusation. When questioned about striking the dog, Yo admitted to it but claimed self-defense because the dog was attempting to bite him. Police invited him to Mueang Udon Thani Police Station for questioning. Yo agreed to board the police vehicle.

Officers advised Chanjira Seerak, nicknamed Nong, 39 years old, who is Yo's aunt and the dog's owner, to file a formal complaint at the police station.

Nong then took reporters to inspect the injured dog, found lying weakly under the house porch, still shocked and frightened.

During interrogation at Unit 191 (Prevention and Suppression), Yo explained that he had helped his father push a car out of mud. His father promised to buy him food at his grandfather's house. After retrieving the car, they drove to grandfather's house. Yo became fearful because he had been bitten by the dogs there previously, so he brought a machete. Before reaching the house, approximately three to four dogs rushed at him to attack. He struck one dog with the machete, which fell motionless, seemingly dead, as the blade hit its neck. The other dogs scattered and fled.

Yo stated: "I ask you, if I hadn't struck the dog, it would have bitten me and I could have been seriously injured. I had to defend myself. When I came out of the pond, it wasn't because I wanted to surrender, but to deny ever sexually assaulting my mother-in-law—I never did that. Regarding striking the dog, I don't think I was wrong, but I admit to using methamphetamine the day before. I'm not addicted to drugs; the drugs came to me. Using methamphetamine three to four pills daily, I may have been stressed because my wife recently left home. I miss her. And I want to emphasize again: I have never struck my own mother, not even once. Only people have slandered me."

After questioning, police conducted a urine test for narcotics, which returned positive (purple urine). Yo was charged with drug use, conduct dangerous to society, and methamphetamine possession (Category 1 controlled substance). He was asked to sign an acknowledgment of the charges.

When Yo exited Unit 191, he refused to enter the detention cell, claiming he wanted to go home to sleep. Police had deceived him into his arrest.

Police are intensifying efforts to apprehend a group of reckless teenagers who opened fire on a local news reporter and residents at a dog meat restaurant in downtown Phatthalung. Residents are terrified and have urged authorities to crack down seriously on armed youth gangs.

The incident occurred at 12:40 AM on May 25, 2569, when motorcycle-riding youths fired weapons at a table of a local reporter and civilians inside a dog meat restaurant on Phadung Don Yao Road in Phatthalung Municipality, causing panic among patrons. Fortunately, no one was injured, but the incident caused considerable fear and left residents feeling unsafe in the town center. People are calling on police to take aggressive action against armed youth groups.

Most recently, Col. Somprach Karnkanant, commander of Phatthalung City Police Station, along with forensic and investigative officers, inspected the crime scene and collected evidence including bullet casings and weapon fragments from both revolvers and shotguns.

Based on CCTV footage analysis, police have identified the perpetrators as a gang led by "Namo," son of a retired police officer, with local reporter Nitikorn as the target. Police suspect the motive stems from dissatisfaction with news coverage, as the news team has continuously reported on youth gang activities in the area. However, authorities have not ruled out the involvement of other individuals behind the scenes.

One of the perpetrators is a 16-year-old with a criminal history including attempted murder and three gun-related cases. The youth had previously been released on bail under juvenile law before committing this offense again. Police stated they will use the pattern of repeated offenses to oppose bail in the future to prevent further incidents.

Nitikorn, the local reporter, expressed concern about the attack, noting that it represents a serious occupational hazard that requires him to work in the field day and night. He believes the perpetrators show no respect for the law and has called on police to seriously and genuinely take action to suppress armed youth gangs and ensure safety for residents and media workers in the area.

A tragic discovery unfolded in Udon Thani's Dang housing estate on May 25, 2569, when police responded to a report of a deceased person found inside a single-story residence. Deputy Inspector Thongphop Khamjai from Muang Udon Thani Police Station coordinated with rescue workers from Saang Metta Tham Udon Thani Foundation and medical examiners from Udon Thani Hospital to investigate.

Authorities found both the front and bedroom doors locked from the inside, requiring them to cut the locks and force entry. Inside, they discovered the body of Ms. Deuean Ttem Kaew Loy, 49, the homeowner, lying naked on her bed. The decomposed body had begun to emit a strong odor throughout the residence, with rescue personnel needing to light incense to help mitigate the smell before beginning body recovery operations. Medical examiners determined the victim had been deceased for at least five days, though no signs of struggle or physical assault were evident. Police have contacted relatives and transferred the body to Udon Thani Hospital pending family arrangements.

According to neighbor Pairojn, 47, who discovered the body, the victim had lived alone in the house for over a decade and regularly left to perform merit-making activities, particularly on holy days. However, for approximately one week prior, she had not been seen leaving, and her motorcycle remained parked in the yard while her fan and air conditioner continued running. When a Buddhist holy day passed without her usual appearance, Pairojn investigated and detected a strong odor emanating from the residence. He noticed an unlocked window, peered through the curtains, and was shocked to find her lying deceased inside.

"When I walked over to look through the window, the smell was very strong," Pairojn recounted. "When I moved the curtains aside, I was shocked to see her lying naked and already decomposed. I believe she had been dead for many days. Personally, I wasn't frightened because I was close with her."

Neighbors described the deceased as a friendly, cheerful, and sociable woman who regularly greeted those around her. She had no children and was believed to work in a restaurant business during evening hours. Her siblings were thought to reside in Nam Sohm District, Udon Thani Province. Police will continue investigating the cause of death thoroughly, while neighbors expressed their sorrow over the tragic incident. Pairojn concluded with a solemn wish: "If her spirit can understand, may she find peace and have no more worries."

A Chinese man brutally assaulted a Thai transgender sex worker, striking her with a broken glass and leaving her with injuries requiring 31 stitches—19 on her face, 8 on her hands, and 4 on her feet—before fleeing without payment. The victim was confined to a hotel room in South Pattaya, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, where she was found bleeding heavily on the third floor around 6 a.m. A hotel staff member who assisted her said the victim only told him, "The Chinese man didn't pay me." The suspect, identified as Chen Wenthao, 22, checked in on May 23 and fled immediately after the incident. The hotel is gathering evidence to file a police report with Pattaya City Police for property damage charges. The motive remains unclear, but it's suspected the man may have become upset upon learning the sex worker was transgender, leading to the violent assault.

Manchester City has confirmed it will rename the north stand at Etihad Stadium after Pep Guardiola to honor the Spanish manager who departed the club following a 10-year tenure. Guardiola stepped down from his position after City's 1-2 home loss to Aston Villa, concluding his decade with the club.

The club announced that the north stand at Etihad Stadium will now be called the Pep Guardiola Stand to recognize the Spanish manager who brought City their first Champions League title. During his time at Manchester City, Guardiola achieved remarkable success, winning 20 major trophies including five Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, three FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League title, and one FIFA Club World Cup, among others.

Manchester City had recently fully opened the expanded section of Etihad Stadium for the first time on May 24.

Top Ratchadej Noi Charoen, the legendary Thai sepaktakraw player, has publicly criticized the International Sepaktakraw Federation for biased refereeing at the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 held at Titiwangsa Stadium in Malaysia. The Thai men's team withdrew during the final match against Malaysia after alleging unfair calls by referee Muhammad Radi, particularly a controversial line fault call in the third set that contradicted current rules.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Top clarified that the Thai team did not "walk out" but rather chose to concede the match mid-competition due to systemic refereeing problems. He emphasized that all team staff and athletes remained on the field through the end, participated in the closing ceremony, and received their medals as usual, even injured or distressed athletes returned to participate.

Top called on the global sepaktakraw community to implement international refereeing technology such as VAR and Hawk-Eye systems to ensure transparency and fairness. While expressing no ill will toward the referee, acknowledging the sport's fast pace and inherent pressure, he urged the federation to adopt these technologies to push sepaktakraw toward Olympic recognition. Top praised Malaysia's hosting and management and emphasized the "Go Together" motto of mutual growth, while not blaming Malaysia, the host, or the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association.

Top, serving as team manager and coordinator for the Thai national team, explained that despite recent leadership changes in the Thai Sepaktakraw Association that limited preparation time, the team sent its best athletes to honor the host, fans, and Thailand's reputation. He noted that while the World Cup is not as prestigious as the Southeast Asian Games or Asian Games, it ranks among the world's most important sepaktakraw tournaments, deserving full commitment from athletes, coaches, and staff.