At 10:30 a.m. on May 22, 2026, attorney Damrong Bunprekaung led a group of export-focused entrepreneurs to the Central Investigation Police Bureau's complaint center to seek justice and pursue legal action against a prominent marketing company and its associates. The business owners alleged the company engaged in fraudulent behavior that caused damages totaling over 4 million baht.

According to attorney Damrong, the victims were deceived by the marketing company's social media advertisements, which promised to help plan marketing strategies and coordinate with trading partners in destination countries including China, Laos, and Vietnam to distribute Thai products. The company claimed to already have an established customer base in these countries.

Once entrepreneurs expressed interest, the company charged an initial service fee of 5,000 baht, followed by additional charges claiming to be marketing operational costs—sometimes hundreds of thousands of baht per client, with varying amounts charged to different businesses. Some victims reported being charged additional miscellaneous fees later, such as translation services.

One victim, a 48-year-old woman running a dietary supplement business, revealed: "After paying the service fees, the company took no actual action as promised. When I inquired, I received no clear answers, and when I demanded a refund, they refused. The entrepreneurs suffered significant losses."

Attorney Damrong noted that based on preliminary data collected from some of the affected business owners, total damages have already exceeded 4 million baht. He expects additional entrepreneurs may have experienced similar losses and could file additional complaints.

The victims and their attorney filed a complaint against the accused for joint fraud, deception of the public, and violations of the Computer Crime Act, Section 14. Initial police investigators have begun interviewing the victims and examining preliminary evidence to proceed with legal procedures. The suspects will be summoned for questioning before further legal action is taken.

Manchester United has officially appointed Michael Carrick as the club's new permanent manager on a two-year contract through 2028. The 44-year-old took over as interim manager following Ruben Amorim's departure in January and led the team to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League by finishing third in the Premier League with an impressive record of 11 wins from 16 matches under his management. Carrick has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award, with the official announcement coming on May 22.

The Commerce Ministry is implementing the 'Thais Help Thais' program to ease the burden on consumers' wallets, with Deputy Commerce Minister Chakra Yotmani inspecting operations in Khon Kaen Province. Vendors are selling essential goods at discounted prices, with reductions exceeding 50%, while also offering community and SME products, fruits, and agricultural goods from both local and other regions, including durian from Rayong and Chanthaburi, Nam Doc Mai and green mangoes, kim choo guavas, and Nong Bua sticky corn. The program aligns with government policy under Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachee Suthammapun's initiative to support living costs while generating income for small businesses, SMEs, and farmers. Sales at all 26 district offices across Khon Kaen Province occur every Friday, with three previous events on May 1, 8, and 15 generating impressive sales of over 2.31 million baht, including 1.24 million baht in essential goods that saved consumers 521,000 baht and 1.06 million baht in community and SME products. Post offices also distribute goods daily and serve as collection points for mobile shops carrying 'Thais Help Thais' products like rice, cooking oil, instant noodles, canned fish, and detergent to reach people with limited mobility or in remote areas. Currently, approximately 3,800 mobile shop trucks nationwide participate in the program, with this week marking the first distribution of fuel coupons to qualifying vendors. The ministry also surveyed market conditions at Kiat Sin Wholesale in Ban Phai District and coordinated the supply of mangosteen and durian from Chanthaburi to Khon Kaen consumers, with about 3 tons each arriving this week, helping farmers access fair-priced distribution channels while providing quality fruit directly from producers. Additional sales are scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2569, across district offices nationwide, while postal outlets and mobile shops continue operating regularly.

Nont Tanont delivered a spectacular closing performance at "THE MOMENT OF SPECTACLE CONCERT," a fresh and innovative concert experience that premiered on Saturday, May 16 at BITEC Live with the unifying message "Everyone Matters." The concert opened with a powerful yet understated entrance as the full band took their positions to thunderous screams, welcoming Nont with the song "Dark Choc" before building momentum through crowd favorites like "Wan Krop Lerp" and "Khlang Thoe." Throughout the evening, Nont performed alongside special guests including Dom Charuewat (duets "Piyang Nithan" and "Khor Thot Dai Mai"), Sam BLVCKHEART ("Dok Mai Thi Ror Fohn" and "Khuen Thi Ma Tem Wad"), Timethai ("Mai Pen Rai Thi Rak" and "Badly"), Urboy TJ ("Klua Leum" and "Memories"), and Little John ("Khon Fang Thon" and "Tha Thoe Mai Yak Chok Rai"). The concert seamlessly alternated between emotional solo performances like "Jamnon," "Khuen Thi Ha Khon Dieo Bon Lok," and "Back to You" with high-energy collaborations, while a special appearance by the "Phi Jib Thep Ajai" team and Mama sponsors added surprise moments with giveaways and entertainment that kept the entire hall engaged throughout the night.

At 2:30 PM on May 22, 2026, Chiang Mai Provincial Police's radio command center received a report of a female cow that had escaped from a slaughterhouse and was running through downtown Chiang Mai near Pratu Chiang Mai Gate, taking shelter in a traditional massage shop. Authorities were concerned the frightened animal might be hit by traffic or cause property damage to residents.

The cow was visibly distressed and crying continuously. Chiang Mai City Police assisted by locating and contacting the owner. After confirming the cow had escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse, they coordinated with the owner, who arrived with a truck and tranquilizer gun to recapture and return the animal.

Before this could happen, a compassionate young woman who witnessed the incident contacted the owner to negotiate for the cow's life. The owner set the price at 14,000 baht, and the woman agreed to pay it, successfully saving the cow from slaughter.

On May 22, 2025, Deputy Labor Minister Wanpong Khachruk revealed that Malaysia has extended the Migrant Repatriation Programme 2.0 for an additional year, effective from May 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. The previous year's program was highly successful, with over 254,186 participants from 112 countries registering for voluntary deportation, significantly reducing the illegal migrant population in Malaysia. Participants receive prosecution immunity if they comply with specified conditions, including paying fines based on violation type: 500 ringgit for illegal entry or overstaying, 300 ringgit for work permit violations, plus 20 ringgit for a Special Pass fee. "The Labor Ministry urges all Thai workers in Malaysia illegally to immediately comply with program requirements," Deputy Minister Khachruk stated. "This offers them the chance to return home safely without facing arrest and prosecution, and the opportunity to seek legitimate employment elsewhere."