Muangthong United created multiple chances but couldn't capitalize, drawing 0-0 with Chonburi FC at Chonburi's Daiking Stadium in Thai League 1 action on April 26. Despite earning a point to reach 25 total points—level with Sukhothai FC—Muangthong remains in 14th place due to inferior goal difference and still faces relegation to Thai League 2 next season.

In another match at Khon Kaen's Surasak Chamnan Stadium, relegation-battling Khon Kaen FC hosted champions-elect Buriram United. Khon Kaen took the lead 1-0 through Chayaphiphat Supanphaisan's 23rd-minute goal, but Buriram fought back with Guilherme Bissoli equalizing in the 47th minute. Buriram then took control as Parsa Hemvibul scored in the 73rd minute before Sathit Prateprakhon sealed the 3-1 victory in the 79th minute.

Following this defeat, Khon Kaen remains in 14th place, three points adrift of Sukhothai FC with only two matches remaining in the season. In other results, Rayong FC drew 1-1 with Lampang Warriors.

MAE HONG SON — More than 400 residents from communities in the La watershed staged a rally opposing a proposed fluoride mining project, declaring their stance of "no mine, only communities" to protect land rights and the environment.

On 26 April 2026, the Rak Lum Nam La Network, together with EarthRights International, Amnesty International Thailand, and the Center for Protection and Revival of Local Community Rights (CPCR), organised an event titled "No Mine, Only Communities: Four Years of La Watershed People Reject Mining" at Ban Hua La village in Mae La Luang subdistrict, Mae La Noi district.

Participants issued a joint declaration opposing a private company's fluoride mining project, saying it could affect the environment, livelihoods, and community rights in the area.

The network comprises residents from six communities: Huai Makok, Hua La, Santisuk Santipattana, Mae La Luang, and Thung Pa Kha, with representatives from allied communities also joining in solidarity.

Organisers said the rally aimed to urge authorities to halt the project amid concerns over long-term environmental and social impacts. More than 400 people took part in the march to express their opposition.

On April 26, 2025, Police Captain Ananda Worasat, commander of Bang Khae Police Station, ordered officers including Deputy Commander Kanin Khumkhun and other patrol officers to apprehend a 31-year-old man named Pang (surname withheld) along with drug paraphernalia including 0.62 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 190 methamphetamine tablets, a mobile phone, and a green shoulder bag.

The arrest occurred when patrol officers conducting a routine area check near Sukhumvit 5 Road in Bang Khae District, Bangkok, noticed Pang riding a motorcycle with suspicious behavior. Upon stopping and searching him, officers found methamphetamine tablets concealed in his right pants pocket and crystal methamphetamine hidden in a cartoon-patterned container inside his shoulder bag.

During questioning, Pang admitted that all the drugs came from a man named Bank (age approximately 30, height 165 cm) and that he was hired to deliver them to a building in the Wachirphol area for a fee of 200 baht. Pang stated he panicked when he spotted the police while riding his motorcycle. He has been transferred to Bang Khae Police Station for further legal proceedings.

A special operation by the Department of Administration, led by Ranrongkorn Thipsiri, director of the Administrative Personnel Law Enforcement Operations Center, successfully raided two illegal Hilo gambling dens in Bangkok's Nimit Mai and Bueng Kum police precincts. The operation resulted in the arrest of over 100 male and female gamblers and the seizure of assets valued in the millions of baht.

On April 26, 2026, Metropolitan Police Commander Siam Bunsawm revealed that he has ordered Prasong Anmani, commander of Region 3 Police, and Kampanat Arunkirirojanachai, commander of Region 4 Police, to establish fact-finding committees to investigate whether officials in those areas were negligent or failed to suppress the gambling operations. If evidence shows they failed to enforce laws, disciplinary action will be considered. Accomplices will be handled through formal procedures by their respective regional police committees.

The police chief has emphasized that subordinates must intensively crack down on illegal gambling dens without leniency. Officials suspect the gambling operations may have exploited the Songkran holiday period when police were occupied with festival duties. The Metropolitan Police has ordered intelligence units to investigate complaints from the public and will take decisive legal action against any further illegal gambling operations discovered in the area.

A Foreign Man's Rampage at a Phuket Hot Pot Restaurant Leads to Confrontation with Manager and Police Custody

On April 26, the incident went viral online when Facebook user Sirinthip Phoosuwan shared video footage from a hot pot restaurant in Patong Subdistrict, Kathu District, Phuket. The video shows a man believed to be Indian wearing a black shirt repeatedly entering and leaving the restaurant before assaulting and disturbing patrons inside.

A man in a white shirt, apparently the restaurant manager, stepped in to stop the disturbance and struck the Indian man, causing him to cry out loudly while customers and staff looked on in shock. The restaurant contacted Patong Police, who arrived to investigate and took the man into custody at his hotel to calm him down. The poster remarked: "Dignity cannot be compromised! I was eating spicy food—I would've felt terrible not pulling out my phone to record," alongside hashtags #PatongPhuket #Patong #Phuket.

According to the poster's account, the Indian man initially entered asking nearby diners "Open?" before repeatedly going in and out, raising suspicion. At one point, he attacked the man in the white shirt, presumably the manager, leading to the confrontation captured in the video.

The poster acknowledged not witnessing the entire incident clearly, as he was watching a movie and only caught portions of it. Some moments were recorded only in audio, particularly when police arrived and details of the incident were being recounted. Police are currently investigating the facts and proceeding with legal action.

The Thai Fencing Association held its 2568 annual general meeting at the Evergreen Room, Asia Airport Hotel in Lam Luk Ka District, Pathum Thani Province, with Dr. Pochan Aramwattananond, president of the association, presiding. The meeting was attended by the association's executive committee, representatives from the Thailand Sports Authority, and over 31 member clubs to review the association's operational performance from the past year.

The meeting addressed strategic plans, budget proposals, vision, mission, and plans for developing fencing athletes toward excellence. The association also announced preparations to recruit fencing referees for examination and registration as international FIE fencing referees.

Following the 2568 annual general meeting, the Thai Fencing Association organized a family gathering for the fencing community to exchange ideas, address challenges closely, and strengthen relationships between the association's executive committee and member clubs.

Regarding fencing competitions organized by the Thai Fencing Association in May, the TFF Super Series 2026 Stage 1 event will feature individual men's and women's épée competitions on May 16-17, 2569 at the Thai National Fencing Training Center, Siam Paragon Rangsit, 5th Floor.