A gas station attendant has recounted a harrowing incident where a customer fled without paying, dragging her alongside a motorcycle and causing her to strike her head on the ground, resulting in a laceration requiring two stitches and bruising across her body.

According to video evidence, the gas station employee attempted to hold onto the rear of a motorcycle that suddenly accelerated to escape after fuel was dispensed. The customer dragged the worker along the ground before she fell and hit her head hard, sustaining injuries before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred at 11:50 PM on May 11 at a gas station on Sukhumvit Road in the Pattaya-bound lane, in Ban Lamung District, Chachoengsao Province.

On May 12 at 4:00 PM, a reporter spoke with Ms. Poy, age 20, the gas station worker featured in the video. She bore facial scratches, a severe laceration on her head requiring two stitches, and bruising covering her body.

Ms. Poy explained that nearly at midnight, a customer on a motorcycle came to refuel, requesting a full tank of 95 Gasohol. She found it odd when the customer placed his hands together in a respectful wai gesture toward her. After completing the fuel transaction, she asked if he would pay by scanning, and he nodded in agreement. She then informed the cashier of this.

Shortly after, the customer mounted his motorcycle and immediately started the engine, wai-ing to her two more times before suddenly accelerating and attempting to flee. Startled by his attempt to escape, she instinctively grabbed the motorcycle's rear bumper. However, the force of the acceleration dragged her along the ground. She tried to let go but couldn't release her grip in time, causing her to lose balance, fall hard on her head, and sustain the injuries described.

Ms. Poy, who has worked at the gas station for over three years, stated this was the first time in her career she had experienced such an incident, and the trauma will stay with her for a long time. She is urging police to find and apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice under the law.

On May 12, 2025, a Phuket reporter confirmed that Printon (surname withheld), 51, turned himself in at Karon Police Station to face charges related to encroaching on protected forest land in the Freedom Beach area, Karon Subdistrict, Phuket City. He is being charged in four separate cases. This development followed a field inspection conducted by Deputy Minister NanthaChat Suphamon of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, along with Phuket Parliament Member Chalerm Saengdee (District 2) and Deputy Provincial Police Commander Phakayot Thongsak, which led to the suspect's surrender. The four encroachment cases detail the following unauthorized land areas: Case 224/2569 covers 9 rai, 3 ngan, 40 square wah; Case 227/2569 covers 50 square wah; Case 228/2569 covers 1 ngan, 4 square wah; and Case 229/2569 covers 82 square wah. Following his surrender, investigators processed his charges, conducted questioning, and recorded his fingerprints according to standard procedures. Karon Police Station Commander Patpee Srichaiyon stated that all procedures were conducted with strict adherence to legal standards and transparency, with coordination from Phuket Provincial Forest officials to gather evidence for further judicial proceedings.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, has confirmed that his team will continue battling for the Premier League title while dismissing concerns about West Ham United's disallowed goal.

Manchester City finds itself in a tense title race situation, currently trailing Arsenal by five points but with one game in hand.

Ahead of their postponed match against Crystal Palace on May 13th, Pep reaffirmed his team's commitment to fighting for the league crown. "Crystal Palace is my focus right now," Pep stated. "As a manager, I must always learn and reflect on what I need to do. We must improve on the things within our control. Whatever we haven't done well this season, we need to do better. We will keep fighting."

When asked about the controversial moment when West Ham United's goal was ruled out and Arsenal equalized following a foul by David Raya, Pep deflected the question. "For me, that's not something worth discussing," he replied. "What's been said is in the past. It's a matter for the referees – how they make their decisions is not my concern."

Sansiri's Contractor Training Program has partnered with Supanimit Foundation (World Vision Foundation of Thailand) to establish ethical employment practices and safeguard the rights and welfare of migrant workers through the SAFER Work project (Strengthening Accountability For Employing and Recruiting Migrant Workers in Thailand). In 2025, Thailand's construction sector continues to depend on migrant labor at high levels. According to the Department of Employment's first quarter 2025 data, Thailand has approximately 2.25 million construction workers, of which around 535,000 are foreign workers—meaning one in four workers on construction sites is a migrant.

As a real estate developer committed to equality and human dignity, Sansiri believes that "the quality of housing delivered to customers must begin with the quality of life of construction workers." Migrant workers in this sector continue to face multifaceted challenges including limited access to labor rights, social security, healthcare, workplace safety, language barriers, and accurate information.

Somchai Promsiri, Chief of Staff at Sansiri Public Company Limited, stated that the company's labor rights work did not begin overnight but has roots dating back to 2011 with the initiative "Support for Eliminating Child Labor on Construction Sites," including the creation of child-friendly spaces in construction camps. That experience shaped understanding that children's quality of life cannot be separated from the rights, welfare, and fair treatment that workers deserve, leading to deeper learning about labor conditions and obstacles migrant workers face in Thailand.

In 2022, Sansiri and World Vision Foundation of Thailand launched the REACH project (Reaching Women Migrant Workers and Their Families in Construction Camps) to reach female migrant workers and their families in construction worker accommodations, with support from the International Labour Organization (ILO). The initiative provided education on fundamental legal rights including wages, overtime, health insurance, women's rights, sexual violence prevention, reproductive health, complaint mechanisms, and access to government services, while building vocational skills for long-term economic security.

Based on lessons and results from REACH, which helped many workers gain knowledge of their rights and access essential information and services, the program expanded into SAFER Work, strengthening accountability in employing and recruiting migrant workers in Thailand with continued support from ILO and the European Union (EU). The project aims to extend impact from individual workers to improving employment practices across the entire Thai construction supply chain. Today, this commitment evolves through SAFER Work, transitioning from merely "supporting" to "building systems" for transparent and fair employment throughout the supply chain. The project targets female migrant workers and families in six provinces: Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, and Chachoengsao, through two key mechanisms:

1. Empowerment (Workers): Focus on female workers and families to access information on rights, welfare, social security, and reproductive health to reduce language and inequality gaps 2. System Change (Contractors):

BANGKOK — May 12, 2026: Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched investigations into 34 companies on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province, suspected of operating as nominee businesses using Thai nationals as proxy shareholders for foreign investors.

DSI Director-General Pol. Maj. Yutthana Praedam and Director of Bureau of Security Crime Pol. Lt. Col. Chanchai Likitkantason met with Poonpong Naiyanapakorn, Director-General of the Department of Business Development (DBD), to establish a collaborative framework for investigating and suppressing nominee businesses across Thailand's major tourist destinations. The crackdown follows direct orders from the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to protect national interests and ensure fair business competition.

Data scans revealed widespread risks of nominee structures with increasingly complex ownership arrangements. Authorities cited complaints from local residents alleging that foreign groups had improperly exploited local resources and disrupted communities while disregarding Thai law. The DSI and DBD are now conducting a strategic audit of the suspected nominee firms.

Investigators analyzed over 11,426 registered companies and categorized them by risk level. The initial focus centers on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, with plans to expand investigations to other tourism hubs including Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Pattaya, and Hua Hin.

The DBD submitted information on 34 companies with combined assets exceeding 100 million baht each to the DSI. Around 20 of these companies have been identified for further scrutiny. Investigators will examine shareholder structures, ownership proportions, and whether Thai shareholders have financial backgrounds consistent with their investments. A key part of the probe involves verifying whether shareholders' reported income matches their multi-million baht investments and whether ownership changes occurred suspiciously during company operations.

Following intense public scrutiny over a controversial 'karma-clearing' ritual in Pa Sang district, Lamphun province, where a victim reported being subjected to inappropriate conduct by a well-known ritual master, singer Keng Anucha shared his personal account at the Bangkok Pride Festival 2026 press conference at The Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok. Approximately 10 years ago, he participated in a similar ritual at a different temple where he was instructed to remove all his clothes. He described how the experience happened quickly, and due to his faith at the time, he didn't question it, though he now recognizes he may have been victimized.

Addressing the broader controversy involving the Muslim LGBTQ+ man who had his head shaved, Keng emphasized that both perspectives have valid reasons and emotions behind them. He advocated for society to engage in understanding-based dialogue rather than judgment, noting that both religion and sexual identity are globally sensitive issues. He stressed the importance of approaching such matters from multiple perspectives, as they could be viewed through either a gender lens or a religious lens, with both being sensitive topics that require the most clarification possible.

Keng recounted his own experience in detail, explaining how he was called into a room at a temple during a visit to pay respects to a Buddha image. He was told to undress completely, and the ritual master used a writing pen—not an ordinary pen but one with a special wooden handle—to mark his body with written characters. He acknowledged feeling embarrassed and shocked, noting that when he exited, the ritual master acted as if nothing had happened. Despite his discomfort, he chose to move past it since it had already occurred.

Regarding the recent Muslim man incident, Keng expressed understanding for all parties involved, emphasizing that different perspectives don't necessarily represent broader conflicts between LGBTQ+ communities and religion. He stressed this was an individual case requiring dialogue and resolution, urging that both religion and gender identity being global issues necessitates the utmost clarity and understanding to prevent the situation from escalating further.