On May 10, 2025, Manoporn Jaroensri, deputy leader of Pheu Thai Party, addressed plans for the suspension of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's sentence scheduled for May 11. While acknowledging that Thaksin is the spiritual leader of Pheu Thai and a former premier who greatly benefited the nation, the party decided against formally organizing a reception due to members' conflicting schedules. Instead, party members will individually attend if they are able. Manoporn emphasized that regardless of whether Thaksin was imprisoned or free, he consistently harbored goodwill toward the country, though he was viewed as a political rival. Given Thaksin's advanced age and having fully served his sentence, Manoporn believes the political conflict surrounding him should end, and she wishes him good health and time with his family.

Anusorn Eamsaad, Pheu Thai executive committee member, described Thaksin as a significant figure who courageously stood on democracy's path for a long time, symbolizing freedom, hope, and the people's faith. Over two decades of Thai society facing continuous political turmoil while the world experienced geopolitical and economic upheaval, Anusorn stressed that Thais should embrace unity to move the nation toward stability and international dignity. He described Thaksin as embodying democracy's spirit and pledged to greet him on May 11 alongside red-shirt supporters and democracy advocates.

Regarding Thaksin's future political role, Anusorn noted it remains a personal choice, but emphasized that during his tenure as Prime Minister, Thaksin left a lasting legacy of strategic vision and public policies that tangibly improved people's lives across regions. Anusorn highlighted how Thaksin's policies transformed government work from distant rhetoric into genuine opportunities that elevated living standards, created dignity, and instilled hope—representing living democracy that ordinary people could truly experience.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at Phuket International Airport at 10:30 AM on May 10, 2025, to oversee and monitor efforts to resolve illegal encroachment on public beaches and state land at Bang Tao Beach in Thalang District and Freedom Beach in Mueang Phuket District. He was accompanied by Interior Ministry Deputy Minister Worasit Liangprasit, PM Secretary General Traisulee Triserngkul, and other senior officials. Phuket Governor Nirat Pongsitthawatr coordinated the inspection.

At Bang Tao Beach in Chiang Thale Subdistrict, the PM received a briefing on the long-standing beach encroachment issue. The area had previously been cleared of illegal wooden bar and restaurant structures by local authorities, but since late 2564 (2021), new construction with more solid structures has returned, covering the entire beach area. Claims are being made based on some land title deeds and alleged owner consent. Local authorities have issued legal orders under the Building Control Act of 2522 (1979) to enforce removal.

In the afternoon, the PM traveled to Freedom Beach, a disputed area spanning Pa Tong and Kathu Districts, to monitor operations reclaiming encroached National Reserved Forest land in the Naka Mountain Range. Under Governor Nirat's coordination, security and forestry officials discovered clear encroachment, resulting in 23 cases filed under the Forestry Act and National Reserved Forest Act. The illegal encroachment covered over 57 rai of the forest's total 24,750 rai, representing a strategically important natural resource area for Phuket Province.

BBC reported on May 10 regarding an unexpected incident at Denver International Airport in Colorado, USA, around 11:00 p.m. local time on Friday, May 8. A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 Flight 4345 struck a man who died during takeoff. Audio recordings from air traffic control revealed the pilot reported "we just hit a person" and "our engine is on fire." Fortunately, firefighters extinguished the fire quickly and all 224 passengers evacuated using emergency inflatable slides. While everyone was safe, 12 passengers sustained minor injuries. Frontier Airlines stated the individual jumped over the airport perimeter fence about 2 minutes before the tragic incident occurred, just after air traffic control cleared Flight 4345 for departure. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated the aircraft was moving at high speed when the intruder deliberately breached Denver International Airport's security system by scaling the fence and running onto the runway. Duffy emphasized "no one should breach an airport." He noted that commercial airliners typically take off at speeds between 150-180 mph (240-290 km/h). Denver International Airport administration does not believe the trespasser was an airport employee, and inspection of the perimeter fence found it to be intact.

Understanding the law on revoking gifts due to ingratitude: who has the right to sue and recover property, and under what circumstances? While it is possible to reclaim gifted property, Thai law stipulates that only the original gift-giver—not other family members—has the legal standing to file such a lawsuit. If property is inherited directly from ancestors without passing through an intermediary, descendants cannot invoke ingratitude as grounds for recovery.

1. Legal grounds for revoking a gift due to ingratitude (Section 531) A gift-giver can reclaim property only if the recipient commits one of the following acts:

- Committing a serious criminal offense of violence - Physically harming or damaging the reputation of the gift-giver (such as attempted murder or causing serious bodily injury) - Seriously damaging the gift-giver's reputation or showing grave contempt - Using abusive language or making accusations that cause severe embarrassment - Refusing to provide necessities for the gift-giver's livelihood when the gift-giver is in poverty and the recipient has the means to help (for example, a parent gifts land to a child, but later when the parent lacks money for food, the wealthy child refuses to provide support)

2. Consequences of revoking a gift When the court orders a gift revoked due to ingratitude, the property reverts to the original gift-giver, with unjust enrichment provisions applied accordingly (Section 534).

How do gifts differ from inheritance? Inherited property and property received through gift are distinct legal matters. An inheritance occurs when a property owner dies and their rights transfer to heirs through law or will. A gift transfers property while the donor is still alive. Therefore, the right to revoke a gift due to ingratitude applies only to actual gifts, not direct inheritance.

A 28-year-old woman from New York City was arrested by police for posing as a 16-year-old girl to enroll in a high school in the Bronx. The case has captured significant American public attention due to its resemblance to several Hollywood films about adults impersonating students.

The suspect, identified as Casey Classen, faced charges of identity fraud and trespassing before appearing in court in late April. She denied all allegations. According to court documents, Classen applied to a high school on April 13 using the fake name "Chamara Rachad" and claimed to have been born in 2010 to appear as a 16-year-old. She told the school principal that she had recently moved from Ohio. However, school officials became suspicious after discovering information on social media that revealed her true age and identity.

When questioned by police, Classen admitted to lying and claimed a friend had suggested she commit the fraud to access more government assistance programs. She was released on her own recognizance and scheduled to return to court on June 15.

A spokesperson for the New York school system stated that enrollment fraud is a serious crime that undermines the fundamental values of the education system. Police are continuing their investigation and will pursue appropriate legal action. This is not the first such case in the United States—in 2023, a 29-year-old woman named Hye-jeong Shin from New Jersey was accused of forging a birth certificate to enroll in high school. She entered a probation program and underwent psychiatric evaluation.

These incidents have prompted calls from various parties in the U.S. for schools to implement stricter student identity verification measures to prevent safety risks within educational institutions.

Deputy Prime Minister Supamaas Issaraphakdi, overseeing the Consumer Protection Board (CPB), disclosed developments in the case of Kriang Kai (surname withheld), known as 'Contractor One,' a home construction contractor and operator of the Facebook page 'Huan Jeep Home Building,' later renamed 'Contractor One Home Building.' The contractor appeared on a radio program on May 6, following the discovery of over 60 victims across northeastern provinces including Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Roi Et, and Sisaket, with total damages exceeding 45 million baht.

Supamaas stated that upon learning of the case, she immediately ordered CPB Secretary-General Ranrong Poolphiphat to dispatch officials for urgent investigation and assigned Consumer Protection Director 3 Lertsak Ruktham to participate in the case and gather facts rapidly.

The contractor's modus operandi involved using beautiful home photographs from others on his Facebook page, offering construction at 9,000-10,000 baht per square meter with promotional packages including air conditioning and hot water systems. He convinced consumers to transfer large deposit amounts ranging from 500,000 baht to full payments in the millions. After receiving payment, he would only pour the foundation, erect steel frames, or build the roof before abandoning the project.

Supamaas highlighted the most heartbreaking case: a 59-year-old civil servant who invested 2 million baht in life savings to build a retirement home but was defrauded, resulting in severe stress and death. This demonstrates that contractor abandonment causes not only financial loss but destroys people's life dreams.

CPB officials discovered that Kriang Kai's business violated consumer contract regulations. The contractor used unfair contract terms such as specifying that the five-month construction timeline begins only from the day the main posts are erected, making it difficult for consumers to claim compensation for delays. He also failed to provide payment receipts as required by CPB regulations.

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that CPB exercised legal authority to summon Kriang Kai for a meeting on May 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM at CPB headquarters to present all victim information and clarify facts, as well as discuss compensation. Legal action both civil and criminal will follow if violations are confirmed.

'I have ordered CPB to take proactive action immediately so consumers don't have to file individual civil lawsuits,' Supamaas stated. 'The contractor's actions have treated people unjustly regarding housing, which is essential to people's livelihoods. The government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul prioritizes consumer protection as urgent policy. The money people save their entire lives to build one home will not be allowed to be fraudulently taken away without consequence.

I have also ordered CPB to coordinate with law enforcement agencies...'