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Football Schedule May 11, 2025: Tottenham Must Beat Leeds to Escape Relegation

Tottenham must beat Leeds United in a crucial Premier League match to avoid relegation, with the struggling Spurs sitting 17th while Leeds are already mathematically safe from demotion.

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Football Schedule May 11, 2025

English Premier League Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United kicks off at 2:00 AM and will be broadcast on Mono Max. The "Golden Roosters" of Tottenham host the "White Elephants" of Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Both teams have played 35 matches so far. Spurs have won 9, drawn 10, and lost 16, accumulating 37 points and sitting 17th—they urgently need to pick up pace to avoid relegation. Leeds have won 10, drawn 13, and lost 12, with 43 points in 16th place, already mathematically safe from demotion.

Tottenham are expected to field Richarlison, Conor Gallagher, and Randal Kolo Muani, while Leeds are likely to use Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brendan Aaronson, and Anton Stach.

Tottenham should be confident from their recent improved form, while Leeds have nothing left to play for. The home side appears likely to secure victory.

English Championship Playoff Semi-Final, Second Leg Millwall vs Hull City at 2:00 AM on Mono Max. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw, but Millwall's recent form has been noticeably stronger than Hull City. The home side are favorites to advance.

Italian Serie A Napoli vs Bologna at 1:45 AM on True Premier Football 3. Napoli need a win to secure a guaranteed top-four finish. Bologna have nothing left to fight for. Napoli are superior in all aspects and should win.

Spanish La Liga Rayo Vallecano vs Girona at 2:00 AM on beIN Sports 1. Rayo Vallecano are still fighting for a Europa League spot, while Girona are struggling to avoid relegation. Rayo's form is clearly superior, and the home team should not miss out on victory.

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Tragic: Siblings Aged 8-9 Drown While Swimming to Retrieve Helmet from Pond; Grandmother Grieves Heartbrokenly

Two siblings, ages 8 and 9, drowned in a pond in Chachoengsao province on May 11 while attempting to retrieve a motorcycle helmet that had floated into deeper water.

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Two siblings drowned in a pond while attempting to retrieve a motorcycle helmet on May 11, 2569 (2026) at 5:00 PM near Maliwat Village in Tha Khai subdistrict, Muang district, Chachoengsao province. Emergency personnel, including rescue workers and police from Muang Chachoengsao station, recovered the bodies of Suphanat (9 years old), a student at Wat Pratu Nam Tha Khai School, and his younger sister Suphacha (8 years old) from a pond deeper than 2 meters. Their grandmother and aunt were found weeping uncontrollably at the scene.

Rescue unit leader Pairot Bunhiran revealed that the first body discovered was the 9-year-old boy floating near the bottom of the pond, while the 8-year-old girl's body was found approximately 3 meters away, still submerged at the pond's bottom. A traffic police officer, Thanawat Suthewei, who happened to be passing by, immediately jumped into the water to help search and rescue, though his efforts came too late.

According to a 6-year-old witness named Je, the children had been playing in the water since morning at the shallow end of the pond. When a motorcycle helmet floated to the middle of the pond, the two siblings decided to swim out and retrieve it before both disappeared underwater. The young witness, who could swim, quickly returned to shore and waited in confusion about why his friends did not resurface, until adults arrived searching for them.

Suthathip, 34, the children's aunt, revealed they had been under her and their grandmother's care since their parents separated when they were very young. She emphasized that she and her mother regularly warned and scolded the children against playing in this area, as they worked from early morning. The family has not yet determined the exact cause of death, and authorities have handed over the bodies to the rescue team for religious ceremonies at Laem Tae Temple.

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Suraskdit Firmly Commits to Eliminating 60-Day Visa Exemption with Stricter Screening Across All Categories, Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity

Thailand's tourism minister confirmed the government will eliminate the 60-day visa exemption and implement stricter screening across all visa categories following concerns about foreign criminals exploiting loose entry requirements.

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Suraskdit Firmly Commits to Eliminating 60-Day Visa Exemption with Stricter Screening Across All Categories, Prioritizing Quality Over Quantity Following Criminal Nominee Activities.

At 6:00 PM on May 11, 2025 at Government House, Mr. Suraskdit Puntcharoenvrakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports from the Bhumjaithai Party faction, revealed after attending a cabinet meeting that discussions have been held regarding the limitation of tourists entering Thailand following reports of Chinese tourists and influential individuals encroaching on national park areas.

When asked whether the free visa policy would require review, Mr. Suraskdit stated that a comprehensive review is necessary. The Prime Minister has ordered the establishment of a working committee to consider all visa types, not just tourist visas, but all categories that Thailand issues, including BOI visas for investments, student visas, and all other visa types.

Mr. Suraskdit further stated that Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilpraphan and relevant agencies will form a working committee to be appointed at tomorrow's cabinet meeting to study and review all visa types. He confirmed that the 60-day visa exemption will definitely be eliminated, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposing this to the cabinet for careful consideration as the Prime Minister is concerned about this matter.

When asked whether he is confident that eliminating the visa exemption will reduce the impact from tourists violating Thai law, Mr. Suraskdit said that not all cases involve tourist visas, and there are various categories including people who marry Thai nationals. Ultimately, all categories must undergo a review of consideration criteria, with the Prime Minister ordering stricter examination procedures.

Mr. Suraskdit continued that currently money alone cannot be used as a verification tool, making it necessary to examine other dimensions. Simply having money doesn't guarantee a visa, as financial status is not an indicator that a person will not cause problems for the country. This is why we must review all categories.

When asked whether people who obtained visas legally will be affected by this review, Mr. Suraskdit said he believes those who are correct and have not violated the law will not face problems. However, the consideration of various visa types requires review of duration, documentation, and submission criteria, which must all be reconsidered.

Mr. Suraskdit acknowledged that with changing circumstances, nominee crimes have infiltrated various visa categories and caused problems in the country. The Prime Minister has stated that we must now screen visa applications more carefully.

Mr. Suraskdit further stated that we will no longer focus solely on tourism volume but must emphasize quality over quantity. It is not about making entry easy to attract large numbers of tourists that increase revenue. The Prime Minister has instructed that visa consideration be more careful to enhance the overall quality of the tourism system.

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Different Stories: Suspects Deny Forcing Girlfriend Into Love Hotel, Claim She Willingly Came Along After They Hit It Off

Two suspects arrested in Phuket deny forcing a woman to a love hotel, claiming she willingly accompanied one of them after a motorcycle dispute, though police remain skeptical pending the woman's formal statement.

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A young man's online complaint to Phuket social media claimed his girlfriend was forcibly taken to a short-time hotel and assaulted by teenagers, complete with video evidence showing her in distress. Police Captain Chatree Chukaew of Phuket City Station ordered an urgent investigation, leading to the arrest of two suspects, ages 22 and 28.

According to initial questioning, one suspect claimed the incident began as a motorcycle dispute over property damage. The argument escalated into a physical fight, but after it ended, he noticed he was attracted to the other man's girlfriend and invited her to ride with him. He insisted she voluntarily climbed onto his motorcycle without resistance and they went to the hotel together, but nothing happened before the woman's boyfriend called police.

The suspects maintain no coercion or force occurred and that both parties consented. They also admitted to drug use before the incident. However, Captain Chatree noted that while the motorcycle dispute has been charged, the forced assault claim remains unresolved pending the woman's testimony. Police are skeptical of the consent claim and have not yet filed charges in the case.

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Police Raid Chinese-Run Vaping Pod Manufacturing Operation in Chonburi, Discover Production Equipment and Chemicals

Police raided a luxury home in Chonburi's Bang Lamung District on May 11 and dismantled an illegal vaping pod manufacturing operation run by Chinese nationals, seizing production equipment and chemicals from the converted residence.

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At 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2025, the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECSD) along with Chonburi Provincial Police conducted a raid on a luxury home in Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province following intelligence that a Chinese criminal group was illegally manufacturing electronic cigarette vaping pods.

Upon initial inspection, the property was a two-story single-family house covering approximately 100 square wah, surrounded by a 2-meter-high concrete wall with electric fencing. Officers were shocked to discover the residence had been converted into a vaping pod manufacturing facility, with the second floor partitioned into laboratory rooms. Police found multiple production machines for chemical synthesis, vaping pod components, and numerous chemical containers throughout the house. Officers are coordinating with the Crime Scene Investigation Police Division 2 for evidence processing.

Authorities successfully apprehended three Chinese nationals and are continuing their investigation. Local residents expressed alarm upon seeing the large police presence, noting they had always thought the house was unoccupied due to it being dark and having no visible foot traffic. They initially feared a serious crime had occurred. Neighbors were deeply shocked to learn the property had been converted into a drug manufacturing facility.

Reporters noted that the chemical production equipment and substances found match similar equipment seized by Bang Lamung Police from another location in Nong Pla Lai in mid-February 2025. Investigators are currently determining whether the two operations are connected.

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Police seize ivory worth 10 million baht in trafficking crackdown

Thai police dismantled an international ivory trafficking ring, arresting nine suspects and seizing 250 kilograms of elephant ivory and wildlife products worth 10 million baht smuggled from Africa through Vietnam via the Mekong River.

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Thai police and wildlife authorities have dismantled a transnational illegal ivory trafficking network, arresting nine suspects and seizing more than 250 kilogrammes of ivory and wildlife products worth nearly 10 million baht ($270,000).

The operation, code-named "Broken Ivory: Operation Elephant Slayer", was announced on Sunday by the Central Investigation Bureau, the Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Division and the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

Investigators targeted administrators of secret online trading groups allegedly involved in the illegal sale of ivory, dugong tusks and other wildlife remains. Police launched the investigation after discovering a Facebook group named "Tusks and Animal Amulets", where wildlife products were allegedly being traded illegally.

Undercover officers posed as buyers and later confirmed through forensic testing that the seized ivory originated from African elephants. Authorities said the network had been operating for about one year and generated an estimated turnover of around 10 million baht.

Investigators found the ivory was smuggled from Africa by sea to Vietnam before being trafficked into Thailand through natural crossings along the Mekong River with assistance from Vietnamese contacts working in Thailand. On May 7, 2026, officers carried out coordinated raids at 11 locations across seven provinces — Samut Sakhon, Uthai Thani, Kamphaeng Phet, Chumphon, Songkhla, Chonburi and Chanthaburi — and arrested nine suspects under court warrants.

Among the items seized were 140 kilogrammes of raw ivory tusks, 40 kilogrammes of cut ivory pieces, ivory prayer beads, ivory powder, resin-compressed ivory, knives with ivory or antler handles, stingray tail parts, hawksbill turtle remains and equipment used to cut and shape ivory. Authorities estimated the ivory and related products were worth about 7.5 million baht, while ivory-handled knives were valued at approximately 2.4 million baht.

All nine suspects reportedly confessed during questioning. Police said further investigations would focus on Vietnamese intermediaries and import routes linked to the smuggling network. Officials said much of the ivory had been carved into amulets, knives, prayer beads and Buddha statues for Thai buyers who believed ivory carried spiritual significance.

Thailand's wildlife authorities said the country has never issued permits allowing legal possession of African elephant ivory under domestic law. Officials said the results of the operation would be reported to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in Geneva to demonstrate Thailand's commitment to suppressing illegal ivory trafficking under the 2015 Ivory Act.

The confiscated items will remain in the custody of the Department of National Parks until legal proceedings are completed, after which the ivory will be destroyed, authorities said.

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Steven Gerrard and football stars enjoy Pad Thai in Bangkok

Football icons including Steven Gerrard and Claude Makelele sampled authentic pad Thai at a celebrated Bangkok restaurant during the Living Legends Football Festival 2026.

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BANGKOK — Several football legends from Liverpool and Manchester United were spotted enjoying pad Thai at the famous Thipsamai Pad Thai Pratu Phi restaurant in Bangkok over the weekend.

Photos shared by the restaurant's Facebook page showed former stars including Steven Gerrard, Claude Makelele, Michel Salgado, Quinton Fortune and Steve McManaman dining at the iconic eatery.

In the post, Thipsamai said it was honoured to welcome the world-famous football legends and thanked them for visiting and experiencing its "original pad Thai."

The restaurant also described the former players as friendly and encouraged football fans not to miss the "An Evening with Legends" event.

The visit came during the "Living Legends Football Festival 2026," held at UOB LIVE in EMSPHERE, where the five football stars met Thai fans during a special appearance event.

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Takeru Discovers Broken Leg After Defeating Tank – Admits He Was Lucky to Win

Japanese kickboxer Takeru Sekawa won the ONE Championship interim flyweight title against Tank Jitmuangnon with a broken leg, then announced his retirement from professional fighting.

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Japanese kickboxing sensation Takeru Sekawa stunned the global boxing community by posting a photo of his fractured leg following a knockout victory over beloved Thai fighter Tank Jitmuangnon and capturing the ONE Championship interim flyweight title. Takeru stated in his caption: "After the fight with Tank, my leg hurt the entire time. At some point it turned out to be broken. Until the very last second, I remained a true fighter worthy of my 'Natural Born Krusher' nickname. Now with no more fights ahead, I'll be taking an extended break to recover. I'm genuinely grateful I managed to pull off the win." Takeru has officially announced his retirement from professional fighting following his victory over Tank Jitmuangnon at ONE Samurai 1 on April 29, marking a graceful exit from the ring in front of his Japanese fanbase.

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Digital Economy Deputy Minister Says Thailand Still Can't Confirm Free World Cup Coverage for Citizens, Citing High Broadcasting Rights Fees—A Challenge Worldwide

Thailand's Digital Economy Deputy Minister says the government has not yet confirmed whether Thai citizens will have free access to World Cup broadcasts, citing the high international broadcasting fees. With less than two months before the tournament, officials are negotiating whether public agencies or private entities should acquire the rights, and no final decision has been made on public funding allocation.

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At 6:10 p.m. on May 11, 2026, at Government House, Nan Bunyathida Somchai, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy for Society, addressed questions about the Cabinet's consideration of World Cup broadcasting coverage. She noted that many countries are grappling with the high cost of World Cup broadcasting rights, and this isn't unique to Thailand—virtually every nation faces this expense issue.

When asked which agency would take the lead, Nan explained that authorities first need to determine whether a government or private agency should handle it. She pointed out that since the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has no mandatory requirement (Must Have provision) to broadcast the World Cup free-to-air—though a previous NBTC regulation required seven major national sporting events, including the World Cup and Olympics, to be broadcast free on television for public access—the situation remains fluid.

"With less than two months remaining, we need to see if anyone can acquire the rights cost-effectively," she stated. "For private sector involvement, the Cabinet has conducted preliminary inquiries. We need to wait and see how the responsible agency will approach the licensing fees."

When pressed on whether Thai citizens would have free access to World Cup matches, Nan said no final answer was available yet. She emphasized that the outcome depends on preliminary negotiations regarding how much government funding would be allocated. She urged patience while various agencies conduct their assessments and noted that no private companies have yet expressed interest in purchasing the broadcasting rights.

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Bolt Enhances Safety Measures with AI to Prevent Account Takeover Following Female Student Incident

Bolt has announced enhanced safety measures including AI-powered facial recognition and real-time monitoring following an incident where a female student was taken past her destination by a driver who allegedly grabbed her phone when she requested to stop. The driver was using a fraudulently obtained account and has been permanently suspended, with the incident prompting the platform to increase verification frequency and implement stricter security protocols across its operations.

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Bolt announced enhanced safety measures following an incident where a female student was taken past her destination by a ride-hailing driver. The company is deploying facial recognition technology to verify driver identity and increasing random verification checks to prevent account takeover and impersonation. Real-time AI monitoring will detect irregularities during rides, and customers can verify driver details before each trip.

The incident occurred in late April when a student requested a ride home in Bangkok's Nong Khaem district. The motorcycle lacked a registration plate and made a suspicious stop at a gas station, suspected to be for illicit substances. When the student video recorded a request to stop, the driver allegedly tried to grab her phone and refused to comply, leading her to jump from the bike and sustain injuries.

Bolt Thailand confirmed the driver was using an account fraudulently and has suspended his account while alerting other platforms. The company has previously suspended over 40,000 riders for violating platform policies. In an official statement on May 11, Bolt affirmed that services continue normally while working closely with relevant authorities on electronic system certification. Safety measures include strict driver verification using facial recognition with increased random checks, zero-tolerance policies for shared or misused accounts with immediate permanent suspension, real-time AI safety monitoring with rapid response reporting systems, and pop-up alerts allowing passengers to verify driver and vehicle information before each trip.

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Muangthong United Issues Statement After Demotion to Thai League 2, Insists This Is Not the End

Muangthong United dropped to Thai League 2 for the first time in 17 years after earning just 26 points this season, but the club vows to rebuild and return to the top division next year.

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Muangthong United has issued an official statement after being relegated to Thai League 2 for the first time in 17 years, following a season where they earned just 26 points from 30 matches. Rather than viewing this as a final chapter, the club positions the demotion as a fresh starting point to rebuild a championship-winning team, pledging to keep their core squad of quality players intact while adding talented reinforcements to compete for the Thai League 2 title and secure promotion back to Thai League 1.

In their formal statement to fans and supporters, the club expressed deep regret for failing to meet their objectives this season, which has been described as a challenging year marked by team roster changes throughout the campaign. However, Muangthong United drew parallels to their remarkable rise from Thai League 3 in 2007 to becoming a cornerstone of Thai professional football, including winning the Thai League 1 championship. The club committed to maintaining their disciplined approach to team-building and pledged to work tirelessly to achieve the Thai League 2 title in the upcoming season and return to the top tier.

The statement concluded with a promise to fans and supporters that the club will move forward with determination, making improvements and developments across all aspects of the organization. Muangthong United expressed gratitude to those who have supported the team throughout their 19 seasons and reaffirmed their commitment to setting a positive example for Thai football while taking the next steps forward together.

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