On May 21, 2569, a 40-year-old mother from Wang Sam Mor district, Udon Thani province filed a complaint with media outlets after her daughter's case stalled without progress. A journalist accompanied her to submit a grievance letter to the Udon Thani Provincial Police Bureau, where Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Supatra Boonchan received the complaint on behalf of Provincial Police Commander Thawatchai Tungpao for further action.

The mother explained that the incident occurred on January 19, 2568, when her 14-year-old daughter was lured to a house by her 17-year-old boyfriend, Nai Win (name withheld), whom she had been dating for 6-7 months. The boy forced himself on her; though she initially resisted, his aggressive behavior and her emotional attachment caused her to comply. The mother noticed her daughter's depression and eventually learned the truth.

She attempted negotiations with the boy's family twice. The first settlement offer was rejected when she requested 250,000 baht in compensation; they counter-offered only 50,000 baht and demanded she let her daughter live with them. Refusing to hand over her child, the mother filed a report at Wang Sam Mor Police Station on February 3, 2568. A medical examination confirmed vaginal tears.

The mother has spent over a year following up on the case with only vague promises and no results. The original investigating officer, Tit Phongsakul, eventually left the force, and responsibility transferred to Deputy Lieutenant Colonel Kirattipong Saensrimahachai. Despite the officer's March 24 promise to complete the summary within a week, subsequent follow-ups were repeatedly delayed and deflected.

The accumulated stress over nearly two years and perceived injustice have caused the mother severe health deterioration: lupus, severe depression relapse, and insomnia requiring increased medication. Her lawyer advised escalating the complaint to provincial command, urging them to pressure investigators to submit the case to prosecutors and bring the suspect to trial without further delay, preventing the case from being forgotten and the perpetrator escaping justice.

URGENT: Hotel Fire in Pattaya with Multiple People Trapped; Authorities Mobilize Rescue Efforts. On May 21, 2569, the Facebook page 'Fire & Rescue Thailand' posted an alert about a hotel fire in the Pattaya area of Chon Buri Province, reporting a 'Pattaya Hotel Fire.' At 9:00 PM on May 21, 2569, a fire broke out at a hotel building in the Pattaya area of Chon Buri Province with a large number of people trapped inside. Firefighting officials are currently conducting rescue operations. Video footage shows visible flames at the hotel, with fire rescue personnel actively assisting those trapped inside while conducting continuous firefighting operations. Updates on the situation's progress will be reported shortly.

Viriya Insurance is advancing brand identity communication through the campaign "Steadfast in Duty for 79 Years," reflecting its role as a general insurance provider standing beside Thai people in all circumstances. The company is partnering with Choojai and friends creative agency and director Atta Hemvadi, known for directing "Goehang...Gohome," to convey the message through advertising films aimed at spreading positive energy.

Amorn Tongthiw, Managing Director of Viriya Insurance Public Company Limited, revealed that in 2569 the company launched a corporate image promotion campaign under the concept "Steadfast in Duty for 79 Years," presenting a new perspective that goes beyond merely promoting corporate image. Instead, it aims to communicate to the public the company's business approach, reflecting the role of "duty" as an insurance provider that has stood alongside customers and Thai society through all circumstances over its 79-year history—authentic brand identity communication. Given that consumers currently receive abundant information, clearly communicating Viriya Insurance's foundations and identity is crucial, enabling consumers to make informed decisions about service selection.

For this new campaign, Viriya Insurance collaborated with Choojai and friends creative agency to develop concepts, create content, and plan campaign communications, alongside advertising director Atta Hemvadi, whose recent directorial work on "Goehang...Gohome" helped convey the concept through the advertising film series.

In the first quarter, the company employed O2O (Online-to-Offline) communication strategy through the Pre-Campaign activity "Viriya Insurance Gives You the Strength to Do Your Duty," which received strong public response by inviting citizens to share encouragement for various individuals, professions, and roles in society—such as doctors, nurses, street sweepers, traffic police officers, and others—via the company's official Facebook page and offline communication through billboards at major Bangkok landmarks.

In the second quarter, the company officially launched the "Steadfast in Duty for 79 Years" campaign, unveiling advertising films that creatively conveyed stories reflecting the profound value of "duty." This marks another significant step for Viriya Insurance in advancing corporate communication through concepts that create social value, with hopes that this campaign will be a positive force spreading encouragement to everyone facing today's many challenges, both expected and unexpected.

"We believe there are many others in society who think like Viriya Insurance—to do their duty as well as possible in all circumstances. That's where this campaign of encouragement comes from," the company stated.

Pairat Ueophudungleert, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Choojai and friends, noted that an organization that has stood alongside Thai society for nearly 80 years must possess strong organizational culture and inherent values.

For the advertising film, Choojai and friends invited viewers to question "duty neglect," incorporating real-life events to raise awareness before closing with a message thanking ordinary people who fulfill their duties fully every day.

"This advertising series doesn't aim to point fingers or judge anyone. Rather, we want to communicate to viewers that what you do every day has value," Pairat said.

On May 21, Burapha Forces and the 12th Ranger Regiment control unit conducted border patrol operations in the Pa Rai Noi area of Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaew province, when they discovered a large group of people attempting to illegally cross into Thailand through a natural passage. Officers apprehended 22 Cambodian nationals with small children and 3 Thai citizens, all lacking travel documents and with no human smugglers found at the scene.

The 22 Cambodian workers stated they had previously worked in Thailand, returned home, and were attempting to sneak back in for employment. They admitted to paying 7,500 baht each to smugglers for border crossing fees.

One of the arrested Thai nationals revealed he had worked as an admin in the 'Fi-Fa' network, scamming people into investment schemes in Cambodia through Facebook and Line, earning up to 25,000 baht monthly. He was later smuggled across the border to work in the SKYDO and LPP SKY buildings in Poipet.

Another Thai woman disclosed she had been a nursing assistant in Chiang Mai before being recruited by a friend to work for the 'Fi-Fa' network in Cambodia under false promises of good income. She eventually fell into the illegal online scam cycle and escaped after a crackdown. All suspects were transferred to Khlong Luek Police Station for legal proceedings.

On May 21, 2569, Deputy Commander Phuwadon Ounpodee of Buppharam Police Station announced the arrest of Kittipong Phumilaeng and Chaiyarat Visatakhet, who were wanted by Thonburi Criminal Court on charges of joint theft through deception posing as officials. The suspects targeted multiple victims using the Hornet gay dating app before defrauding them of valuables and cash.

In the first case (Criminal Case 98/2569), the victim met the suspect known as "Ice" on April 29, 2569 via Hornet and agreed to meet at a hotel on Lat Ya Road in Khlong San District, Bangkok. They spent time together in the room. The following morning on April 30, the suspect claimed police would inspect the victim's phone due to suspicious financial activity and tricked him into revealing his password. The suspects then transferred 13,600 baht from the victim's Kasikornbank account to a Krung Thai Bank account. The victim was later deceived again when someone posing as a police officer sent messages instructing him to hand over his phone for further investigation. After losing contact, the victim realized he had been scammed and filed a complaint.

In the second case (Criminal Case 97/2569), another victim met the suspect on May 1, 2569 and was invited to the same hotel. After leaving with the suspect, he received a message claiming police were searching the room and demanding 3,000 baht as a bribe. The victim only had 500 baht and transferred it as requested. The second suspect was captured on CCTV stealing the victim's backpack while leaving the hotel and escaped by motorcycle taxi. The first suspect also fled.

After gathering evidence, investigators obtained arrest warrants from Thonburi Criminal Court for both suspects, who were apprehended on May 21, 2569. The investigation is ongoing to determine if there are additional victims with similar experiences.

On May 21, special operations officers from the Department of Local Administration conducted a raid on a major gambling den located inside a hotel in Nai Klong Bang Pla Kod, Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province. Officers discovered numerous gamblers actively engaged in gambling activities and apprehended all suspects at the scene. The search yielded nearly 7 million baht in cash and gambling chips. Investigators were stunned to find that the operation had a daily cash circulation of 43 million baht. All evidence has been collected and all gamblers have been detained and will be turned over to police for further legal proceedings.