From Phatthalung province, 46-year-old Yupaporn and 53-year-old Thanasak filed a complaint with media, alleging that their son, 20-year-old Pirasak, was lured into hi-lo gambling by Police Sergeant Dap, assigned to Provincial Police Region 9 Investigation Unit. The officer allegedly intended to take money and the son's gold necklace. Yupaporn explained that her son has a chronic brain condition requiring continuous medication. On the night of the incident, her son called saying he lost at hi-lo and had no money left. The police officer holding the game kept his 2-baht gold necklace. When the mother went to retrieve it, the officer demanded 50,000 baht to return it, but then insisted on 100,000 baht as the borrowed amount.

The officer, claiming his police status gave him immunity, threatened to shoot and file trespassing charges if they didn't comply. The family reluctantly transferred 49,000 baht to an account belonging to the officer's relative instead of the officer himself, with the remainder to be paid later. When tensions escalated and the father called the police, the officer quickly ordered relatives to remove the gambling equipment before traffic police arrived. When uniformed officers showed up, the officer falsely claimed it was just a argument, not gambling. However, the mother showed video evidence sent by her son, causing the officer to go silent.

Pirasak recounted that the officer had frequently invited him to play hi-lo at his home before this incident. On that day, despite initially losing small amounts, the officer called him nearly 20 times to come play. With 20,000 baht in his pocket, he came over and lost it all. The officer then offered him a loan, first 10,000 baht, then suggested pawning his necklace for 100,000 baht in betting chips at 5,000 baht per round plus 100 baht commission. Desperate to recover his losses, he agreed, but lost the entire 100,000 baht in just 15 minutes, prompting him to call his mother for help.

Residents in Tambon Wai Niao, Amphoe Tha Maka District of Kanchanaburi Province are concerned after discovering large animal footprints on an island in the Mae Klong River that resemble crocodile tracks. A man named Niran was the first to spot the tracks and reported finding drag marks and footprints leading into the water, significantly larger than human-sized, though he suspects it may not be an ordinary fish. He no longer dares to swim in the area.

Chelampon Hongyont, chairman of the Region 7 Water Rescue Club, conducted an on-site investigation and discovered two large burrows with soil disturbance patterns suggesting a large animal attempting to enter the water. Body drag marks approximately 4 meters long were also found. Residents from a nearby village reported discovering a burrow about 3 meters deep with similar markings.

Hongyont noted that crocodile behavior typically involves basking during midday and retreating to burrows at night, though he stressed that the creature's identity remains unconfirmed and requires further investigation by fisheries officials.

The village headman has issued a warning to residents and fishermen in the area to avoid the riverbank and refrain from swimming temporarily until officials can definitively identify the animal to prevent potential accidents.

Region 4 Police Division collaborated with crime suppression units to arrest "Richard," an Australian international fugitive hiding in Khon Kaen, who has a shocking criminal history including child sexual abuse, possession of child exploitation material, and drug trafficking. April 28, 2025 - Police Commander Pairach Pukcharoen led Region 4 investigators alongside Khon Kaen Police, crime suppression officers, and tourism police in a coordinated operation to search a luxury residence in central Khon Kaen, which was being used as a safe house for the fugitive wanted by Australian authorities.

Officers successfully apprehended Mr. Richard, an Australian national, while he was resting inside the residence. This arrest resulted from close coordination between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) Bangkok office and Thailand's Immigration Bureau.

Richard has an extensive and disturbing criminal record, appearing on Australia's Sex Offender Register. His criminal history includes: • Sexual assault and indecent acts against children (primary conviction) • Possession of child sexual abuse material • Assault and drug distribution

The danger posed by Richard prompted Queensland Police to issue an immediate arrest warrant, and the Australian Federation had cancelled his passport to prevent travel. However, he managed to evade authorities and illegally enter Thailand, using Khon Kaen as an intended permanent hiding place.

Region 4 Police Commander emphasized the "Zero Tolerance" policy toward international criminals. This operation aligns with the National Police Office's strict directive to eliminate foreign criminals seeking Thailand as a safe haven, particularly those involved in child exploitation and human trafficking—threats recognized as international-level crimes.

Authorities are currently holding Richard in custody for legal proceedings before coordinating his extradition back to Australia to serve his sentence, bringing an end to his cross-border fugitive status.

Iran's Deputy Defense Minister Reza Talaei-Nik announced on April 28 that Tehran is prepared to share weapons and defense capabilities with "independent countries, especially members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)." Speaking during an SCO defense ministers conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Talaei-Nik stated: "We are ready to share our experience from America's defeat with other members of the organization."

Iran has conducted military operations against the United States and Israel from late February through early April, launching drones and missiles to strike U.S. military bases throughout the Middle East, including in Israel, and engaging U.S. air targets in Iranian airspace on multiple occasions.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration has rejected Iran's proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its economic sanctions on Iran. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to dismiss the proposal during a Fox News interview on April 27, stating: "We need to ensure that any agreement made must prevent them from accelerating nuclear weapons development at any time," referencing a separate Pakistani proposal.

Since the conflict began on February 28, at least 3,375 people have died in Iran, while Lebanon—heavily targeted by Israel in operations against Hezbollah—has suffered 2,521 deaths. Israel has reported 23 civilian deaths, with 16 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon. Additionally, 13 American military personnel and 6 United Nations peacekeepers have been killed during operations in southern Lebanon.

Olympic gold medalist Panipak Wongpattanakit traveled to Tokyo with her husband Ramnarong Sawekwiharee to support fighter Rottan Jitrmeuangnon in his kickboxing title bout against Japan's Takeru Segawa at the ONE Samurai event held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on April 29. Panipak, a former Thai national taekwondo athlete and current 2024 Paris Olympics gold winner, was in Japan as part of leading young Thai taekwondo athletes competing at the 2026 Osaka Open. During a break from her competition duties, Panipak and her husband traveled to Tokyo to cheer on Rottan as he fought for the interim kickboxing flyweight championship. Panipak posted photos and messages on her personal Facebook account expressing her support, writing that she came to encourage Rottan and would be cheering for him at ringside. Ramnarong met with several people while waiting for Rottan's fight.

On April 28, massive crowds flocked to the Chai Nat Bird Park area in Muang District, Chai Nat Province, to buy durians after "Jae Da Fruits Speed" launched a special promotion offering durians at just 1 baht each, limited to 200 units daily. The vendor brought multiple durian varieties at below-market prices, with local varieties like Nokrajip, Kratdum, and Chani starting at 59 baht per kilogram, Chachoengsao Monthong at 79 baht per kilogram, Rayong Monthong at 99 baht per kilogram, and pure flesh samples at only 39 baht per unit, delighting customers who could afford quality fruit for their families at affordable prices.

Owner Amita Thrapanit, 29, revealed the 1-baht promotion is a genuine customer appreciation initiative, with queue cards distributed at 10 a.m. daily from April 28 to May 4 for 1-2 kilogram durians. The condition requires customers to first purchase one durian of any size, then exchange the queue card for another at just 1 baht. The team has organized a six-province caravan tour covering Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Phrae, Nan, and Ayutthaya, ensuring people across regions can enjoy affordable durians during the limited fruit season.

Despite rising fuel and transportation costs, Amita emphasized the shop maintains low prices, accepting only 10-15 baht profit per kilogram to make quality seasonal fruit accessible to everyone. The store prioritizes honesty, offering immediate refunds for any soft, hard, or rotten durians. The campaign received exceptional customer response throughout the day, with Amita constantly peeling durians by hand to keep up with the continuous flow of Chai Nat residents.