At 9:30 p.m. on April 26, Lamphun's Radio Center 191 received reports of a shooting and stabbing attack near a noodle shop beside the former Inter-Tech College in Sri Phong Chai community, Phaholyothin Road, Chomphu Sub-district, Muang District, Lamphun Province. The incident left one person dead and two others critically injured. Police from Khlong Nakhon Station, forensic teams, medical examiners from Lamphun Hospital, and rescue units rushed to the scene.

The deceased was identified as Chaiwut (surname withheld), approximately 50 years old, a restaurant employee at Lamphun Wiangthong Hotel and local journalist. He was shot once in the chest and died at the scene. The two injured women were Panutnda (or Bee), 53, a local journalist, stabbed multiple times in the head, back, and hands; and Iv, approximately 49, his sister, slashed in the head and body in several places with critical injuries. Both were rushed to Lamphun Hospital.

Investigations revealed the suspect is Tha, a former community leader who operates a noodle shop adjacent to the incident location. Prior conflicts existed between the parties over parking disputes, which escalated into arguments and loud disturbances. Panutnda had texted her sister warning of potential violence. When Chaiwut opened the door to assess the situation, the suspect shot him with a shotgun. The attacker then grabbed a machete and charged at Panutnda inside the room without hesitation. As she attempted to hide under a bed, her sister heard the gunshot and rushed to help but was also severely slashed. The suspect then fled on a black scooter motorcycle.

The suspect's wife stated she was tidying the shop when the incident occurred and only heard the gunshot and witnessed her husband's attack. She was questioned by officers for detailed investigation. Police are actively pursuing the suspect for prosecution while the media community mourns the loss of a dedicated and well-liked colleague, calling for swift arrest.

A 7-year-old boy appeared in a rescue worker's dream, asking for help and saying he did not drown, while pointing at someone. The stepfather strongly disputed accusations about his absence from the crime scene when the body was discovered, maintaining that he only asked about the time of death and does not believe it was murder.

On April 26, 2026, Nattiew, 7 years old, was found dead from drowning in a pond in the middle of a sugarcane field in Nong Kanonsima village, Ban Jan subdistrict, Ban Dung district, Udon Thani province, after disappearing from home for several days. Many people questioned whether the boy's drowning was genuine. Police sent the body for autopsy to determine the true cause of death.

Most recently, Nayapramouan, 44, the stepfather, told media that reports claimed he did not visit the scene because he was taking his wife to the hospital, as she had fainted. While at the hospital, rescue workers informed him they had found the boy. He was relieved and asked the rescuer how they found him. The rescuer replied, "Please don't make me say." He then asked the rescuer not to tell the boy's mother yet.

When asked by reporters if he inquired about the time of death during the ambulance ride, Nayapramouan admitted he did ask, saying he was simply curious about the time of death. He noted the body appeared bloated but had nothing else remarkable. However, he does not suspect murder and only wanted to know the time of death. He questioned why reporters claimed he didn't visit the scene, noting he was at the hospital and couldn't visit the location anyway.

Regarding claims that Nattiew was rude, Nayapramouan said this was true and the villagers confirm it—sometimes the boy spoke well, sometimes not. He said discipline involved only striking the legs, never the head. Regarding Nattiew appearing in the rescuer's dream saying, "Help me, I didn't drown," Nayapramouan said it's unclear, but questioned the motive for killing a child. What would be gained by murder—robbing a child or the child insulting someone? A small child has nothing to steal. If it were murder, why kill such a young child? He believes Nattiew likely wandered far while following a dog and was looking for crabs and fish.

Meanwhile, King, 17, a volunteer rescuer, said he visited the scene yesterday. However, last night he dreamed that the boy told him, "Help me, I didn't drown," while pointing at someone. King said he doesn't know who the person was because he couldn't remember faces in the dream.

In the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on April 26, Chelsea from the English Premier League faced fellow league side Leeds United. Chelsea had recently dismissed Liam Rosiér from the manager position, with Calum McFarlane serving as temporary caretaker while they search for a new head coach. In the opening half, the Blues team took an early 1-0 lead when Pedro Neto advanced the ball down the right flank before entering the penalty area, with Enzo Fernández slotting it in during the 23rd minute before the first half concluded with that scoreline. In the second half, neither team could add another goal. Chelsea squeezed past Leeds United by the slimmest of margins, 1-0. This victory sent the London club successfully through to the final, where they will compete for the championship against Manchester City at the same stadium on May 16.

The GLO Cup 2026 Southern regional qualifiers concluded officially on April 26, 2026 in Songkhla Province, with eight qualifying teams selected from the South—four in the U13 age group and four in the U15 division—advancing to the national championships. The final day festivities were marked by the presence of Lieutenant Colonel Noun Sansakom, Government Lottery Office director, who presided over the awards ceremony alongside Air Chief Marshal Piyapong Phiwon, the tournament's chief organizer, both congratulating the outstanding young athletes.

In the championship finals, Pluuk Panya School defeated Kamphaengvit School 1-0 to claim the U13 regional title, while Peeraya x Mohamad Sport Academy defeated Yala Provincial Sports School 2-0 to win the U15 crown. The four semi-finalist teams from each age group earned the right to represent the South in the national championship tournament.

Lieutenant Colonel Noun emphasized that the GLO Cup is not merely a football competition but an important mission of the Government Lottery Office to return profits to society by providing Thai youth a creative platform to showcase their talents through sports, which is fundamental to long-term human and social development. He outlined the organization's goal of building a strong youth football foundation from regional to national levels and eventually the international stage, with the GLO STAR program helping Thai players develop skills abroad.

The GLO STAR program selected 11 young athletes from the Southern region for national-level trials, including five U13 players: Natthaaphatch Butsa (Pluuk Panya School), Akkradej Srirasant (Sawasdi Buorn Academy), Kittipong Chamasso (Songkhla Provincial Administration Academy), Wannathok Supap (Pluuk Panya School), and Karnich Bihing (Kamphaengvit School). For U15, the selections included Kitthin Iadwaree (Peeraya x Mohamad Sport Academy), Petchlchara Ratpanpan (Pluuk Panya School), Suraphot Anon (Peeraya x Mohamad Sport Academy), Krityachon Robkob (Jandi Academy), Tanyuddin Aroma (Peeraya x Mohamad Sport Academy), and Alpahami Yunu (Yala Provincial Sports School).

The GLO STAR program will conduct selections across all seven regions nationwide before the national championship, narrowing participants to 15 per age group for a training camp, then selecting three per group for a six-month training opportunity in Japan. The next GLO Cup 2026 regional qualifier will take place in the Eastern zone in Chachoengsao Province.

On April 26, Deputy Transport Minister Pattrapong Pattarapredit disclosed an incident in which a passenger on Thai AirAsia flight AIQ 4401, an Airbus A320 flying the Krabi-Suvarnabhumi route, made a bomb threat aboard the aircraft. He stated that as the ministry oversees the Airports of Thailand, he has coordinated with Danai Rueangson, Director-General of the Airports Authority of Thailand, and Thanisara Singha-khul, Director of Krabi Airport, regarding the matter. He has instructed all relevant agencies to closely monitor the situation and strictly adhere to aviation safety standards.

The incident occurred at 4:47 p.m. as the aircraft was backing away from its gate at Krabi Airport. The pilot immediately returned to the gate after being informed by a passenger about a dangerous object in carry-on luggage. Although the passenger later admitted it was a joke, the crew followed safety procedures and evacuated all passengers and luggage for inspection.

Krabi Airport moved the aircraft to Bay 14, away from the terminal, to conduct emergency response procedures without affecting overall operations. Other flights continued boarding and departing normally.

According to Pattrapong, the inspection was completed at 8:00 p.m. with no explosives or irregularities found. Flight AIQ 4401 departed at 9:00 p.m., resulting in a delay of approximately 4 hours and 15 minutes. The suspect is in custody and will face legal proceedings.

"I want to emphasize that passenger and flight safety is of paramount importance," Pattrapong stated. "Any allegation or act that causes panic, whether intentional or as a joke, is illegal, and authorities will take decisive action."

On April 26, 2569, at Wat Mai Samakkhi in Huai Pong subdistrict, Nong Pai district, Phetchabun province—commonly known as Wat Luang Por Ham Jon—a ceremony was held to cast a replica Buddha image of Luang Por Ham Jon. The ritual received blessings from Phra Brahm Vachiranuvatara, a member of the Great Mahathera Association and advisor to the Central Region ecclesiastical council, who served as the head of the monastic delegation. Also attending were Phra Tham Sutti, Phra Thepratanakorn, and Phra Raj Atchara Thammametthi, abbot of Wat Mahathat Luang Aramaram and provincial ecclesiastical chief for Phetchabun. Notable attendees included Ajcharya Phan Mun, director of the Phetchabun Provincial Buddhist Office; Nath Suraschadee, an artist from Wonderland music label and 18-time champion; and thousands of Buddhist devotees.

The ceremony began at 1:09 p.m. with Khun Mae Phismai Bunlikkhit, chairwoman of the lay delegation, lighting incense and candles to pay respects to the Triple Gem. The monks chanted Buddhist sutras, with Phra Brahm Vachiranuvatara blessing the image. During the ritual, a powerful summer windstorm brought heavy rain, yet the faithful remained undeterred and stayed until the ceremony concluded. Afterward, Phra Raj Atchara Thammametthi extinguished the ceremonial candles, scattered blessed rice and flowers over the Buddha image, and sprinkled sacred water in blessing.

According to Phra Kru Plad Pariyatti Watthan, assistant abbot of Wat Mahathat Luang Aramaram and ecclesiastical director of Wat Mai Samakkhi, the image was commissioned after two women from Khon Kaen province prayed to Luang Por Ham Jon for help selling their land. After their prayers, the land sold within days, prompting them to commission this replica image to be paraded during Songkran festival celebrations. The temple also created a commemorative image that was blessed during the casting ceremony and made available for veneration, with donations supporting the construction of a new ordination hall currently underway.

Lottery enthusiasts gathered after the ceremony to interpret numbers from the sacred ritual, with various participants seeing numbers such as 79 and 76 as lucky digits for the May 2 drawing.