On May 25, 2026, police in Muang Phetchaburi District responded to a multi-vehicle traffic accident on Petchkasem Road heading toward Bangkok near the bridge bypass, with no injuries reported. Officers discovered an abandoned white Toyota pickup truck (Bangkok plate 3 ฒภ 7667) left stranded in the middle of the road. After securing the vehicle, investigators coordinated with district officials to conduct a thorough search due to suspicion of contraband.

Inspection of the truck's cabin revealed five hidden license plates, including Bangkok plates 4 ฒฉ 1719 (two plates), Songkhla plate ผพ 495 (one plate), and Bangkok plate 2 ฒต 8622 (two plates). Opening the sealed cargo area revealed numerous black plastic-wrapped cardboard boxes containing 84 cases of Salt Hub brand disposable e-cigarettes, with 1,624 boxes total equaling 16,240 units. Officers also discovered three cases of Freebase e-liquid refill bottles, totaling 600 bottles.

The total value of the seized contraband is estimated at 10 million baht. Police have confiscated all items for destruction and are actively investigating to locate and prosecute the driver.

A Chinese man brutally assaulted a Thai transgender sex worker, striking her with a broken glass and leaving her with injuries requiring 31 stitches—19 on her face, 8 on her hands, and 4 on her feet—before fleeing without payment. The victim was confined to a hotel room in South Pattaya, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, where she was found bleeding heavily on the third floor around 6 a.m. A hotel staff member who assisted her said the victim only told him, "The Chinese man didn't pay me." The suspect, identified as Chen Wenthao, 22, checked in on May 23 and fled immediately after the incident. The hotel is gathering evidence to file a police report with Pattaya City Police for property damage charges. The motive remains unclear, but it's suspected the man may have become upset upon learning the sex worker was transgender, leading to the violent assault.

On May 25, 2569, a video shared online from Kanchanaburi Province showed a man dressed as a Buddhist monk relaxing in a hammock in the forest with beer bottles on the ground. When the rider filming asked to join him for a drink, the man responded that he was about to use drugs before chasing the rider away. The incident sparked criticism online, with questions about why a real monk would order beer. District Officer Somboorn Phaensomboorn of Mueang Kanchanaburi ordered an investigation into the forest area in Subdistrict Pak Phraek, Municipality of Mueang, Kanchanaburi Province. Officials found evidence of a campfire and drug equipment scattered on the ground, and located Phra Nanthapol, 50 years old.

Phra Nanthapol admitted to being the person in the video. He explained that he is from Kanchanaburi but had been ordained as a monk and was stationed at a temple in Phuket for 8 years. Feeling homesick, he returned to Kanchanaburi and had been camping on family land in the forest for about a week. Regarding the video, he stated that he ordered 6 beers and ice for delivery, not expecting the rider to post the video online despite receiving a good tip. He ordered the beer to alleviate loneliness while alone in the forest and had consumed 3 bottles when officials arrived. He expressed willingness to be defrocked.

When officials questioned him about the drug equipment, Phra Nanthapol initially denied using drugs. He was taken to Thewasangkharam Royal Temple to be defrocked before undergoing a urine test. The test returned positive for methamphetamine, causing Nanthapol to admit to drug use. He stated he had purchased 10 methamphetamine pills from a former friend at 100 baht each and had already consumed all of them. Authorities arrested Nanthapol and referred the case to Mueang Kanchanaburi Police Station for further legal proceedings.

Manchester City has confirmed it will rename the north stand at Etihad Stadium after Pep Guardiola to honor the Spanish manager who departed the club following a 10-year tenure. Guardiola stepped down from his position after City's 1-2 home loss to Aston Villa, concluding his decade with the club.

The club announced that the north stand at Etihad Stadium will now be called the Pep Guardiola Stand to recognize the Spanish manager who brought City their first Champions League title. During his time at Manchester City, Guardiola achieved remarkable success, winning 20 major trophies including five Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, three FA Cups, one UEFA Champions League title, and one FIFA Club World Cup, among others.

Manchester City had recently fully opened the expanded section of Etihad Stadium for the first time on May 24.

Top Ratchadej Noi Charoen, the legendary Thai sepaktakraw player, has publicly criticized the International Sepaktakraw Federation for biased refereeing at the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 held at Titiwangsa Stadium in Malaysia. The Thai men's team withdrew during the final match against Malaysia after alleging unfair calls by referee Muhammad Radi, particularly a controversial line fault call in the third set that contradicted current rules.

In a lengthy Facebook post, Top clarified that the Thai team did not "walk out" but rather chose to concede the match mid-competition due to systemic refereeing problems. He emphasized that all team staff and athletes remained on the field through the end, participated in the closing ceremony, and received their medals as usual, even injured or distressed athletes returned to participate.

Top called on the global sepaktakraw community to implement international refereeing technology such as VAR and Hawk-Eye systems to ensure transparency and fairness. While expressing no ill will toward the referee, acknowledging the sport's fast pace and inherent pressure, he urged the federation to adopt these technologies to push sepaktakraw toward Olympic recognition. Top praised Malaysia's hosting and management and emphasized the "Go Together" motto of mutual growth, while not blaming Malaysia, the host, or the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association.

Top, serving as team manager and coordinator for the Thai national team, explained that despite recent leadership changes in the Thai Sepaktakraw Association that limited preparation time, the team sent its best athletes to honor the host, fans, and Thailand's reputation. He noted that while the World Cup is not as prestigious as the Southeast Asian Games or Asian Games, it ranks among the world's most important sepaktakraw tournaments, deserving full commitment from athletes, coaches, and staff.

Dream World amusement park in Bueng Yi Tho, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani is launching a special promotion to celebrate the long holiday weekend from May 30 to June 3. The park is offering discounted ride passes for 555 baht—down from the regular price of 680 baht—that grant access to up to 28 attractions. According to Rasrin Milinvoraphat, Dream World's marketing manager, the promotion coincides with Visakha Bucha and the celebration of Queen Suthida's birthday, encouraging families to spend quality time together. The pass covers both family rides and thrilling attractions including Acid Mouse, Lightning Viper, Cable Car, Grand Canyon, Super Splash, Water Fun, and popular rides like Cyclone, Hurricane, Tornado, and Vikings. An additional highlight is the "Snow Town" experience, where visitors can enjoy a snow-filled atmosphere throughout the day and ride slides on a large snow field with unlimited access for just 190 baht per person. Dream World operates Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday plus public holidays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, featuring a Hollywood Action show at 1:00 PM and a lakeside parade at 3:00 PM. For more information, visit Dream World or their Facebook page.