Ipswich Town delivered on matchday 46 of the 2025-26 English Championship season on May 2nd, crushing Queens Park Rangers 3-0 at their Portman Road home. With 84 points accumulated over 46 matches, Ipswich edged out third-placed Millwall by just one point to secure the runner-up position and automatic promotion to the Premier League alongside champions Coventry City, marking an impressive one-season return to England's top division.

The Championship continues with playoff promotion rounds involving teams ranked 3-6, with semi-final first legs scheduled for May 8-9 and second legs on May 11-12. The final will take place at Wembley Stadium in London on May 23rd.

Other final day results: Blackburn Rovers lost to Leicester City 0-1, Bristol City defeated Stoke City 2-0, Derby County fell to Sheffield United 1-2, Hull City beat Norwich City 2-1, Millwall defeated Oxford United 2-0, Portsmouth drew with Birmingham City 1-1, Preston North End lost to Southampton 1-3, Sheffield Wednesday beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1, Swansea City defeated Charlton Athletic 3-1, Watford lost to Coventry City 0-4, and Wrexham drew with Middlesbrough 2-2.

2025-26 Championship Final Standings: Champions: Coventry City Automatic Promotion: Coventry City (1st), Ipswich Town (2nd) Playoff Promotion: Millwall (3rd), Southampton (4th), Middlesbrough (5th), Hull City (6th) Relegation: Oxford United (22nd), Leicester City (23rd), Sheffield Wednesday (24th)

On May 2, 2026, Nort Pandthavat Nakvisut led the LotteryPlus team to Lat Krabang to present 54 million baht in cash to Khun Tik from Bangkok, the first-prize winner of the May 2 drawing. The winning number was 536077. Khun Tik, described as a new millionaire, purchased nine LotteryPlus tickets and received the full prize of 54 million baht.

The winner expressed that it felt like a dream when Nort called her while she was working. She knew she had won first prize but couldn't quite believe it. She plans to use the winnings to pay off her own debts and those of her parents.

The prize presentation was filled with joy and excitement. The LotteryPlus team brought a special model car—a rare representative gift for first-prize winners, custom-made exclusively for customers who receive the prize directly from Nort's hands.

On May 2, 2025, police units led by Deputy Police Commissioner Withaya Sriprasertsap coordinated with officers including Nathpol Daowian, Chakraphat Klin-on, and Parsawasdee Khloayrab to arrest three suspects: former female police officer Wey Kanya Phat, 33; her husband Thawatchai, 32; and Yu-adee, 38, on human trafficking charges.

The investigation began when officers from the Technology Crime Suppression Division, working with the International Protection Alliance and Our Rescue Thailand foundation, rescued a 16-year-old victim named Kuang (alias). She revealed that since June 2023, she had been forced into sexual services at the "cat bathing" spa operated by Wey Kanya Phat and Thawatchai, with Yu-adee managing daily operations and recruiting victims.

The shop employed 22 people in sexual services, approximately 7-8 of whom were minors under 18. Workers were required to serve about 7 clients daily for 30 days to receive monthly wages. Those who displeased clients faced verbal abuse and physical beatings. When workers were menstruating and selected by clients, they were forced to use foam inserts to continue providing services.

Investigators discovered the business had been operating for 7 years with 10 related bank accounts holding over 20 million baht in circulation. The cat spa operated as a front with minimal legitimate customers and later relocated operations to a residential home. Police obtained search warrants and recovered mobile phones, electronic devices, over 500 condoms, and foam inserts.

Upon questioning, Wey Kanya Phat and Thawatchai confessed to operating the business, accepting clients both online and walk-ins, with daily net income between 7,000-20,000 baht. Yu-adee, the manager earning 35,000 baht monthly, admitted working there for 5 years after transitioning from massage therapy. Investigators identified an additional victim—identified as Wey Kanya Phat's granddaughter who began working at age 17 for 20,000 baht monthly. Both victims were referred for protective services while the three suspects face prosecution.

The Naresuan Command has opened the 12th batch of training for attack drone pilots to strengthen military capabilities and prepare for modern warfare while maximizing operational effectiveness in security missions. On May 1, 2026, at Vachirprakarn Camp in Muang District, Tak Province, Lieutenant General Prasarn Henpraserf, Commander of the Naresuan Command, and the Third Military Region Operations Center presided over the opening ceremony for the "Tactical Attack Drone Pilot" course batch 12. The training aims to enhance personnel capabilities and develop skills in operating attack drones to execute missions efficiently, aligning with the Army's policy to develop military potential and produce sufficient drone pilots for assigned tasks. The curriculum incorporates lessons learned from combat situations in eastern regions and threat assessments to prepare trainees for real-world operations in complex and challenging scenarios under the guidance of Flight Lieutenant Natthakorn Ruontip and experienced instructors with practical operational backgrounds. The Naresuan Command Commander addressed trainees, emphasizing the importance of developing unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities as a critical factor in modern military operations and its vital role in supporting security missions with maximum effectiveness.

MP Kamlasak Leewamueah of Narathiwat District 5 from the Prachacha Nat Party voiced alarm on May 2, 2569 over the lack of progress in an attempted murder case, warning that investigative delays could cause critical evidence to vanish and hinder efforts to implicate those at higher levels of command.

Kamlasak stressed that the case involves crucial allegations of conspiracy or aiding and abetting, which require interconnected witness testimony. Delayed proceedings risk key information being lost and the case being "cut short" before reaching the principal perpetrators.

While investigators have conducted additional interrogations of suspects whose statements align with previous complaints, Kamlasak noted no progress has been made in issuing summonses or arrest warrants for additional persons involved.

He also questioned the consistency of law enforcement standards in the region, observing that previous cases have rapidly resulted in charges based solely on information from special law interrogations, yet this case with formal complaints and clear criminal elements has stalled. This inconsistency raises public concerns about equal and impartial application of the law by government officials.

Regarding digital evidence, particularly phone communication records between those involved, Kamlasak noted that access remains restricted under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), requiring court approval or investigator authorization—a factor contributing to investigative delays.

Additionally, concerns exist about evidence management, as critical documents fall outside the direct responsibility of the lead investigator but are held by the central investigation unit, potentially hampering coordination and case continuity.

Security sources, however, insist the case remains in the evidence-gathering phase, with all steps proceeding carefully within legal frameworks to ensure a complete and sound prosecution.

On May 2, 2026, Kasetsart University officially opened the Kasetsart University Taekwondo Institute (KUTA) at the KU Home Building's third floor. Dr. Damrong Sriphraram, acting university president, joined key figures including Thanit Raktabut, secretary-general of the Thailand Taekwondo Association, and renowned taekwondo coach Dr. Chatchai Che to launch the facility. The nine-story building, originally a four-star hotel, was converted into a modern taekwondo training center to develop coaching standards, train referees, and nurture youth athletes toward national championship levels.

Dr. Damrong explained that the institute aims to teach taekwondo skills to children, develop athletic excellence, assess athlete proficiency, train certified coaches and referees to international standards, and organize taekwondo competitions. Coach Che, the institute director, expressed gratitude to the university and emphasized the center's mission to advance taekwondo education, enhance coaching capabilities, and promote youth health and sportsmanship. The institute will accept students from age seven and above, with training conducted at Kasetsart University Demonstration School. Coach Che also discussed preparations for youth Olympic taekwondo competitions, aiming to select qualified athletes to represent Thailand at international events, particularly the Youth Olympic Games.