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Police

Man surrenders after killing woman, driving body to police

A man surrendered to police in Nonthaburi after allegedly killing a woman and driving her body to Bang Bua Thong police station. The suspect, who had a close relationship with the victim, called his wife before turning himself in.

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NONTHABURI — 14 May 2026, A man surrendered to police after allegedly killing a woman and driving her body to a police station in Nonthaburi province, authorities said. Emergency responders from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were alerted to the incident at about 10:10 after reports that a homicide suspect had placed the victim's body inside a sedan and covered it with a cloth. The suspect later drove the vehicle to the front of Bang Bua Thong police station, where officers took him into custody while investigators examined the scene. Preliminary police questioning indicated that the suspect had been in a close relationship with the woman. Authorities said he allegedly killed her before calling his wife to say he was driving to Bang Bua Thong police station to surrender with the body in the car. Police said the motive and circumstances surrounding the killing remain under investigation.

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Police

Police raid luxury villa poker den, arrest 16 Chinese

Police raided a luxury villa in Chonburi's Bang Lamung district and arrested 16 Chinese nationals operating an illegal poker den, seizing millions of baht in chips and cash.

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CHONBURI — Authorities in Chonburi province arrested 16 Chinese nationals during a late-night raid on an illegal poker den operating from a luxury house in Bang Lamung district on Wednesday night.

At 11:46 p.m., a coordinated task force led by Naphatphong Khositsuriyamanee (Chonburi Immigration Superintendent), Nattapol Pongsooksakul (Nong Prue Police Chief), and Prabda Suksoontree (Inspector General of Tourist Police Sub-Station 4, Subdivision 2, Tourist Police Division 1) raided a residence at 243/15 Soi Mab Yai Lia 24, Nong Prue Subdistrict. Officers from the Immigration Bureau, Tourist Police, and Bang Lamung Administrative Office participated in the operation.

Authorities arrested 16 suspected gamblers and seized approximately 100,000 baht in cash, gambling chips valued at several million baht, three poker tables, and large quantities of playing cards and gambling equipment.

The investigation began following complaints from local residents who noticed unusually large numbers of Chinese tourists entering the property. Residents expressed additional concerns about security, citing a previous incident in which Chinese nationals were allegedly found hiding C4 explosives in the area. Officers monitored the house, confirmed regular activity by Chinese nationals, and planned the late-night raid to catch the group off guard, given the property's perimeter surveillance cameras.

During the raid, three suspects attempted to escape by jumping from a second-floor window and sustained injuries when they hit the ground. Medical personnel provided first aid while officers secured the premises. Officers found 13 Chinese gamblers—both male and female—in a panicked state along with evidence of gambling activities and food and beverages prepared for the players.

All 16 suspects (13 men and three women) were taken into custody for questioning. Authorities are currently verifying their immigration status before they are transferred to investigators for further legal proceedings.

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National

Experience Honda BigBike's Smart E-Clutch Manual Transmission at BigWing Nationwide

Honda BigBike launches a nationwide test ride campaign for its new E-Clutch intelligent manual transmission technology starting May 15, 2025, at all Honda BigWing dealerships. The E-Clutch system enables smooth, hands-free gear changes while maintaining the authentic manual transmission feel, designed for both novice and experienced riders. Customers who purchase during the campaign and take delivery within 15 days receive a complimentary fuel voucher valued up to 3,000 baht.

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Honda BigBike invites motorcycle enthusiasts to experience the Honda E-Clutch intelligent manual transmission technology that delivers smooth, effortless gear changes and enhanced riding ease. Free test rides are available at all Honda BigWing dealerships nationwide starting May 15, 2025, with scheduling details available at https://bit.ly/4uwXbbm. Interested riders can test the complete Honda BigBike E-Clutch Series, featuring both Sport and Adventure models including the New NX500 E-Clutch, New CBR500R E-Clutch, New CBR650R E-Clutch, and New CB650R E-Clutch, plus other Honda BigBike models showcasing the unique characteristics of each variant. The Honda E-Clutch technology enables smooth acceleration and gear shifts without requiring clutch operation, reducing rider fatigue while increasing confidence and maintaining the authentic manual transmission riding feel. It caters to both beginners and experienced riders seeking convenience without sacrificing the thrill of manual transmission riding. Special offer: Customers who order a Honda BigBike during the Honda E-Clutch Test Ride campaign and take delivery within 15 days receive a free fuel voucher worth up to 3,000 baht. Join the Honda E-Clutch Test Ride experience near you and discover a new riding feel that's smoother, more enjoyable, and easier than ever before.

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Regional

Buriram United Vice President Posts Fiery Comments After Nine-Man Team Advances to AFC Club Championship Final

Buriram United advanced to the AFC Club Championship final by eliminating Malaysia's Johor Darul Takzim on a 4-3 aggregate despite losing the second leg 1-2 and finishing with just nine players on the pitch. The match was contentious, with two players receiving red cards, and the club's vice president posted heated social media comments afterward questioning the opposition's conduct. The team will face Selangor FC in the final, though both suspended players will be unavailable due to their ejections.

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Khunna Chidchob, vice president of Buriram United, posted inflammatory comments on Facebook following the club's dramatic 120-minute victory over Johor Darul Takzim from Malaysia. Despite losing the second leg 1-2, Buriram United advanced on aggregate 4-3, with Kingsley Schindler scoring a vital goal in the 98th minute to keep his team alive. The match was intensely contested with yellow cards issued throughout, and the home team was reduced to nine players after Guillaume Bissoli and Goran Kauščič received red cards, meaning both will be suspended for the AFC Club Championship final against Malaysian club Selangor FC. Chidchob posted twice on Facebook, first writing "They're nothing but cheaters" and then "We only had 9 players, but we still made it to the finals!!!" Meanwhile, club owner Newin Chidchob posted his own message saying "Lost, but won. Thank you for all your support. Thank you to every fighter. No matter how many are on the pitch, everyone in Chang Arena has one heart and fights together. Buriram United."

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National

Pep Hopeful Manchester City Can Keep Title Race Alive Until Final Match

Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive, sitting two points behind Arsenal with two matches remaining in the 2025-26 season. Manager Pep Guardiola made six substitutions to manage player fatigue before the upcoming FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16. City will face Bournemouth and Aston Villa in their final two league matches while simultaneously competing for silverware in the FA Cup.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed hope that his side will keep the Premier League title race alive until the final day following their 3-0 demolition of Crystal Palace. City, who made six substitutions after beating Brentford 3-0, moved to 77 points from 36 matches with a commanding 3-0 home victory over Palace in the English Premier League 2025-26 season on May 13. The result leaves City in second place, two points behind Arsenal with the same number of matches played, and two games still remaining. With an FA Cup final against Chelsea coming on May 16, Guardiola hopes to secure that trophy before returning to chase the Premier League crown down to the wire. "We know if we had faced Brentford and today already, there would be nothing left to do, but now we're trying to bring hope into the final match," Guardiola said. "The next opponents are Bournemouth—wow, look at what they're doing—and Aston Villa. We know Unai Emery well; we'll try to give our all." On the FA Cup final, he added: "I'm delighted to return to play a final at this stadium again. I hope it goes better than the previous two times." Guardiola also explained the six substitutions, citing fatigue concerns ahead of the Chelsea final. "Of course we have the FA Cup final, but we still have three days. Chelsea are preparing at home while we have to travel to London. That's fatigue, fatigue, and fatigue. I'm confident in every player—just imagine all the players who didn't play today; they're excellent."

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National

Yossanan Pushes Thai Research Toward Business, Unlocks Regulations with Fast Track to Help Startups Move Faster

Deputy Prime Minister Yossanan Wongsawat announced a comprehensive initiative to remove regulatory barriers and commercialize Thai research through an "IP Marketplace" and fast-track startup procedures. The effort aims to connect university research with businesses, leverage AI technology for efficiency, and establish international standards for Technology Licensing Offices nationwide. The initiative also prioritizes developing the TLO profession with competitive compensation and career advancement to attract and retain skilled innovation management professionals.

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Yossanan is clearing regulatory obstacles to turn Thai research into revenue, unlocking a Fast Track pathway to help startups conduct business more quickly while developing stable career prospects for innovation managers.

On May 14, 2025, at the Asia Hotel in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yossanan Wongsawat presided over the 2025 annual general meeting and delivered a keynote address titled "Advancing Research and Innovation as a New Engine to Drive Thailand's Economy," organized by the Association of Intellectual Property Managers and Technology Transfer Professionals (AITP).

Yossanan stated that Thailand is advancing toward becoming a high-income nation, and leveraging innovation and commercializing intellectual property (IP) are critical mechanisms for achieving success.

Past obstacles have included IP processing backlogs and legal barriers or concerns about audits, preventing many excellent research projects from creating real commercial value.

Solving these problems requires more than one agency—it demands systemic structural and ecosystem reform. This is why efforts are underway to unite professional networks and associations like AITP as central hubs for connecting, sharing case studies, and standardizing the work of Technology Licensing Offices (TLOs) nationwide with consistent direction.

Yossanan emphasized that concrete implementation requires a key policy focused on creating an "IP Marketplace" through coordinated efforts between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the Ministry of Commerce to link research to the private sector. Artificial intelligence technology will be integrated to support workflows, reducing administrative burden and improving intellectual property screening quality.

Regulatory deregulation efforts are being accelerated by creating fast-track pathways for startup establishment, licensing agreements, and holding company formation, as well as establishing standardized TLO operational practices that are clear, internationally comparable, and eliminate redundancy across institutions.

Yossanan further noted that success cannot be achieved without capable personnel. Advancing the TLO profession with international standards and compensation reflecting their abilities is a priority.

When workers can demonstrate that intellectual property management processes create economic value and generate revenue for institutions and the nation, career advancement structures and compensation will be upgraded accordingly.

Yossanan urged all agencies, educational institutions, and personnel to use this network association as a shared learning space to promote sustainable and robust growth of Thai innovation.

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National

Permanent Secretary leads Thai delegation to UNFF21, strengthens forest cooperation

Thailand's Permanent Secretary Dr. Rawiwan Phurideach led the Thai delegation to the 21st United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF21) in New York, where the country advanced sustainable forest management policies and strengthened international partnerships. The delegation engaged in bilateral discussions with China, the International Tropical Timber Organization, and Canada to enhance cooperation on forestry capacity building, teak trade development, and model forest initiatives. The conference, held May 11-15, 2026, concluded with 193 member states endorsing a joint resolution addressing sustainable forest management and international cooperation frameworks.

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On May 14, 2026, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Dr. Rawiwan Phurideach, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, headed the Thai delegation to the 21st United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF21), alongside Nikon Sirirojanananth, Director-General of the Royal Forest Department, and relevant officials. The delegation participated in negotiations to draft the omnibus resolution, which will serve as the outcome of UNFF21. The resolution contains policy recommendations for member states regarding sustainable forest management, including enhancing cooperation with various partners, monitoring and evaluation of member country reports, and operational mechanisms.

During the forum, Dr. Rawiwan held bilateral discussions with forest-related countries and organizations concerning cooperation in implementing the UN Strategic Plan for Forests and Thailand's national forest policy:

1. Forest cooperation between Thailand and China: Dr. Rawiwan met with Dr. Hu Yuanhui, Executive Director-General of the International Cooperation Center of China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration, to discuss capacity building for forestry personnel through training programs and scholarships, as well as forest restoration cooperation through APFNet. China's representative invited Thailand's Natural Resources and Environment Minister to participate in the APEC Ministerial Meeting on Forest (FTMM), which China will host on July 27-28, 2026, in Shenzhen.

2. Cooperation with the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO): Dr. Rawiwan discussed with ITTO Executive Director Ms. Sheam Satkuru regarding ongoing support for Thailand's teak trade development through the "Teak Project" and forest fire management. Currently, a joint proposal is being developed to seek funding from the Green Climate Fund.

3. Cooperation with Canada's Ministry of Natural Resources: Dr. Rawiwan met with Ms. Christa Mooney, Senior Policy Advisor of the Canadian Forest Service and head of Canada's UNFF21 delegation, to discuss Thailand-Canada collaboration through the Model Forest Network for sustainable forest and natural resource management. Thailand currently operates a model forest in Ngao, Lampang Province, and is proposing Bangkajao as Thailand's second model forest.

The UNFF21 conference took place from May 11-15, 2026, with 193 member states endorsing the joint omnibus resolution on May 15, 2026.

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National

Election Commission clarifies that Bangkok Governor must remain in office until successor takes over upon term expiration

The Election Commission has clarified Bangkok Governor succession procedures, stating that an incumbent must remain in office until their successor takes over when their term expires. If a governor resigns or leaves office before term completion, the Bangkok Deputy Governor will serve as acting governor until a new governor is sworn in, in accordance with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act.

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On May 14, the Election Commission (EC) clarified procedures for Bangkok Governor succession. When a Bangkok Governor completes their term in office, they must remain in position until the newly elected governor assumes duty. However, if the governor vacates the position for reasons other than term expiration—such as resignation—the Bangkok Deputy Governor will serve as acting governor until a new governor officially takes office. This arrangement complies with Section 54 of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Act B.E. 2528 and its amendments. The EC noted that Bangkok's governance structure differs from other local administrative organizations like provincial administrations, municipalities, and subdistrict administrations, which automatically transfer authority to their deputy administrators when leadership vacancies occur.

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Regional

Fisheries Officials Investigate as Black-Chinned Tilapia Appears Along Pattaya Shores, Urge Public to Help Capture Fish

Fisheries officials in Chachoengsao province are investigating reports of invasive black-chinned tilapia appearing in Pattaya waters and appealing to the public for assistance in capturing the fish. The species, which thrives in brackish coastal waters, has been spotted in two locations near Na Kluea Bridge and Pattaya Beach, with officials warning against releasing any caught fish back into the sea to prevent further population spread.

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Fisheries officials are working urgently to investigate reports of black-chinned tilapia appearing along Pattaya shores and calling on the public to help control the invasive species. The department received alerts through social media and from local fishermen, leading relevant agencies to coordinate swiftly with Chachoengsao provincial fisheries office for immediate verification. On May 14, 2025, Mayuri Na Phatthalung, Bang Lamung District fisheries officer, inspected the Na Kluea Bridge area and Pattaya Beach following reports from residents of a sighting two days earlier, though no tilapia were found during the inspection.

Local fishermen reported that after fishing in the area for over a decade, they suddenly encountered large schools of black-chinned tilapia two days prior and caught many using nets, which they dried for consumption before reporting the incident to district fisheries. Officials are preparing comprehensive surveys of both the Na Kluea Bridge area and Pattaya Beach, suspecting the two sightings occurred around the same timeframe.

Black-chinned tilapia are invasive aquatic species capable of surviving in brackish waters along coastlines but have not yet been found in deep ocean areas. The rainy season, when freshwater flows into the sea, may facilitate the fish's dispersal. Previous reports documented the species near Bang Lamung Canal before the situation quieted, only to resurface recently in Pattaya coastal waters.

Mayuri, Bang Lamung District fisheries officer, urges public cooperation: residents may cook or process any caught black-chinned tilapia for consumption as they are safe to eat. However, if small fish are caught and not utilized, authorities request immediate disposal and warn against releasing them back into the sea or natural water sources to help control and prevent the spread of this invasive species in coastal ecosystems.

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National

Nongbua Pitchaya Academy Clinches Northeast Regional Title, Advances to National Championship

Nongbua Pitchaya Academy FC has won the Northeast regional championship of the Chang Junior Cup 2026 for the fourth consecutive time, defeating Base Academy in the finals. Both teams now advance to the national championship tournament, where they will compete against top youth teams from across Thailand for the chance to gain world-class training experience in England.

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Nongbua Pitchaya Academy FC has captured the Northeast regional championship for the fourth time, with Base Academy finishing as runners-up. Both teams have earned the right to compete in the Chang Junior Cup 2026 national finals, where they will face top youth teams from leading clubs across Thailand.

The Chang Junior Cup 2026 regional qualifiers, held May 8-10, 2569 at Chang Training Ground in Buriram province, featured 49 participating teams. In the regional final, defending champions Nongbua Pitchaya Academy FC defeated newcomers Base Academy 2-0 to secure the Northeast zone title. Both teams now advance to compete for the national championship and the exclusive opportunity to gain world-class experience in England.

The competition awards the Most Talented Player award and two Sportsmanship Awards to participants. The final qualifying round for the Bangkok metropolitan zone will take place May 19-24 at Thai Bev Football Academy, where the top three teams will advance to the national championship. The Chang Junior Cup 2026 is supported by the Football Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage, Leicester City, and other partners committed to developing Thai football on the international stage.

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National

Anuthins Government Opens Government House for First Time: "Businesspeople Speak, Government Listens" to Engage Private Sector in Economic Growth

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government is holding its first "Businesspeople Speak, Government Listens" forum on May 15 at Government House, bringing together business leaders from 10 major sectors to discuss economic concerns and needed government support. The event represents a significant effort to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors in driving Thailand's economic growth.

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Government spokesman Rachada Thanadirek announced at 11:00 a.m. on May 14, 2025, at Government House that the "Businesspeople Speak, Government Listens" program will be held on May 15 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., marking the first such initiative under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's administration. The primary goal is to collaborate with the private sector to advance the country's economic development, as the private sector is essential to achieving economic objectives. The forum will feature the Prime Minister and relevant ministers listening directly to business leaders, demonstrating the government's commitment that both public and private sectors must work together on all development initiatives while remaining open to all stakeholders. The government will address all inquiries and concerns raised by business operators regarding what additional support they need from the state. The event has garnered significant interest from the private sector nationwide, with participation from 10 major business groups represented by senior executives, including the Joint Public-Private Consultation Committee (JPCC), finance, agriculture and food, automotive, energy, construction and real estate, healthcare, hotels and tourism, retail and consumer goods, and technology sectors.

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