On May 12, 2025, special operations police from Chiang Rai Provincial Police conducted a manhunt for Jeeraphong, nicknamed "Pongsa," age 44, the suspect accused of shooting Sivakorn, nicknamed "Pon," age 24, with a firearm. The victim was injured in the right arm inside a residential building in Baan Thoung Charoen Village, Tambon Plong, Thoeng District, Chiang Rai Province. The incident occurred on the evening of May 11.

Police located the suspect hiding in a rubber plantation approximately 10 kilometers from the village and arrested him, later conducting a search of his residence for evidence. Phuppisut, age 22, a friend of the victim who witnessed the shooting, revealed that around 5:11 p.m., he and Sivakorn were filming a product review video for online distribution when suddenly a gunshot rang out. He saw Sivakorn collapse with severe bleeding from his arm and immediately rushed him to Thoeng Hospital by motorcycle. He stated that the suspect had previously expressed dissatisfaction about noise from their activities, but they had always tried to avoid confrontation.

Thanawat Termsuk, age 45, the victim's uncle, said he heard a gunshot while sitting in the kitchen. Running outside, he found his nephew lying on the ground near a vehicle. He noted that residents were well aware of the suspect's troublesome behavior, characterized by frequent outbursts, quarreling with neighbors, and sometimes throwing branches and zinc sheets at others' houses.

The suspect, Jeeraphong, vehemently denied the accusations, claiming he was tapping rubber on a hillside at the time and heard nothing. He insisted he had no conflicts with neighbors. However, during a search of the property, police discovered parts of a homemade long-barreled gas gun and a shoulder strap hidden behind a chicken coop near the suspect's house, appearing to have been recently concealed.

Nuan Obom, headman of Thoung Charoen Village, revealed that Jeeraphong had been removed from village membership over eight years ago due to drug-related behavior. He had moved away to work in another province and recently returned about six to seven months ago. Since his return, he has caused continuous trouble for villagers, challenging authorities, firing shots into the air, and cursing neighbors. Residents regard him as a dangerous individual in the community.

Sivakorn, still hospitalized, said via video call that initially after being shot he felt no pain but experienced intense heat in his chest area before seeing heavy bleeding. He confirmed that the suspect had previously shouted insults across the fence and thrown rocks at his house multiple times. He urged authorities to prosecute the case fully, as residents would feel unsafe if the suspect continued living in the area.

Police have preliminarily prepared charges of attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm, with the suspect to be prosecuted according to law.

On May 12, 2025, TikTok user @user785887448, a grilled squid vendor, posted about an extraordinary business experience at a festival. During what should have been a full-scale event with two days remaining, all other vendors suddenly packed up and left, leaving only his stall operating. "The entire festival is down to just one shop selling food—mine," he explained in his video, noting that neighboring vendors were systematically shutting down. Despite years of selling at markets, he had never encountered such a situation. Determined to recoup his upfront costs and honor his inventory order, he decided to stay and sell alone.

The post went viral, with many skeptical internet users doubting that an entire festival could be reduced to a single vendor. Curious crowds came to see for themselves, and found his claim to be true. The unexpected foot traffic from these verification-seeking customers turned out to be remarkably beneficial—his grilled squid sold completely out before 8 PM that same day.

A pickup truck skidded in heavy rain and crashed into a power pole on Highway 304 (Nakhon Ratchasima-Kabinburi route) at kilometer 245+400 on May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The impact caused a fuel tanker following behind to brake suddenly, which in turn caused an Ubon Ratchathani-Pattaya air-conditioned tour bus traveling behind it to rear-end the tanker and careen off the roadside, colliding with a roadside shop.

Rescue volunteers from Nakhon Ratchasima's Unit 31 and police worked together to assist the injured. They evacuated ambulatory passengers first using the emergency rear door, then transported the severely injured from inside the bus and pickup truck—totaling 35 injured persons—to Wang Nam Khiao and Pakthongchai hospitals. Five patients were admitted for observation.

One driver, identified as Sunthon, was trapped under the collapsed roof of the tour bus and required over 40 minutes of cutting and prying with mechanical tools to be freed.

Investigators determined that the initial cause was the slippery road surface from rain, which caused the pickup truck to lose control and hit the power pole and traffic sign. The sudden braking of the fuel tanker triggered a chain reaction collision. Authorities are continuing their investigation by interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence.

Knox Jolie-Pitt, the 17-year-old son of Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is gaining attention among Thai fans for his growing passion for Muay Thai after recently being spotted training seriously at a gym in Los Angeles.

Photos circulating online showed Knox training in Muay Thai shorts featuring the word "Rajadamnern" in Thai script, referencing Rajadamnern Stadium, one of the most historic and respected venues in the sport. Thai social media users quickly praised the teenager's apparent dedication to Thailand's national martial art.

According to entertainment reports and paparazzi photos from the past year, Knox has been training consistently in Muay Thai and appears to take the sport seriously. Images from recent sessions showed him stretching, lifting weights, sparring with coaches and training partners, and even continuing after suffering a nosebleed during practice.

His interest in the sport became widely noticed in July 2025 when he celebrated his 17th birthday by competing in an IKF Point Muay Thai Technical competition in Los Angeles. Videos from the event showed Knox exchanging punches and kicks with an opponent before eventually winning a medal. His mother Angelina Jolie and twin sister Vivienne were reportedly present to support him from the crowd.

Knox was also photographed wearing Muay Thai gear branded by Thai companies, including Tuff shorts commonly associated with the sport's international training community.

In 2025, Knox reportedly travelled to Thailand, where he attended fights at Rajadamnern Stadium and trained at a Muay Thai camp. His visit drew additional interest among Thai fans, many of whom welcomed the growing international appreciation for the sport.

Often referred to as "the art of eight limbs," Muay Thai is one of Thailand's most important cultural exports and a globally recognised combat sport. Unlike Western boxing, Muay Thai incorporates punches, elbows, knees and kicks, with fighters using nearly every part of the body both offensively and defensively.

The sport originated centuries ago as a battlefield fighting technique before evolving into a professional combat sport deeply tied to Thai culture and identity. Today, Muay Thai is practised worldwide, attracting professional fighters, fitness enthusiasts and celebrities alike.

Rajadamnern Stadium, founded in 1945, is widely regarded as one of the birthplaces of modern professional Muay Thai and remains among the sport's most prestigious arenas alongside Lumpinee Boxing Stadium.

Watch Out! Pichetsad, LINE Plus advisor and leading contender, is set to join the Democrat Party (DP) to run for Bangkok governor. Party leader Abhisit acknowledged the candidate possesses technology expertise and plans to leverage tech to unlock Bangkok's potential and drive economic transformation.

On May 12, 2569, the Democrat Party held their inaugural 'Bangkok Build AI' event at the old tobacco factory complex 5, featuring an AI Demo Day that shifted from talk to demonstration.

Notably, former Bhumjaithai party list candidate Anucha Burpachai attended alongside DP deputy leader Saklethi Phattiyakul, arriving in the same vehicle and meeting with party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and deputy leader Korn Chatikavanich.

Anucha revealed he previously served as Khlong Toei constituency MP for the Democrats and recently resigned from Bhumjaithai membership, with the party's acknowledgment.

At the event, observers spotted Pichetsad Rukspreecha, a LINE Plus executive advisor who is widely considered the leading candidate for Bangkok governor under the Democrat Party. A former LINE Thailand CEO and Google Thailand executive, Pichetsad previously served as secretary to former Bangkok Governor Apiruk Kosayodhin. When asked, Pichetsad briefly stated he was attending as someone from the IT industry.

Abhisit declined to reveal the Bangkok governor candidate's identity, asking observers to wait until May 16. When asked if the candidate was present at the event, Abhisit gestured toward the forum stage and suggested the candidate would be there, adding that the identity would be revealed on May 16. When pressed about whether the candidate has IT knowledge, given technology's importance, Abhisit suggested waiting for the candidate to speak on May 16.

When asked if they could compete with rivals, Abhisit said it depends on voters' choice, but the party is fully committed to presenting what it believes will benefit Bangkok.

Regarding the Democrat Party backing modern, new-generation candidates, Abhisit stated he wasn't sure how that's currently defined, noting that generational labels matter less than vision and openness to world changes.

The party currently seeks to present real economic and national transformation, he explained. Bangkok is a city with potential to play an important role in this regard.

When pressed on whether the Bangkok governor candidate must have technology knowledge, Abhisit affirmed this was correct. The party needs people with genuine understanding—not merely interest or basic usage—who see technology's potential for city and economic development.

On May 12, 2025, the Constitutional Court unanimously ruled that Sections 27 and 45 of the 2024 Military Service Act do not violate Articles 26 and 31 of the Constitution. The ruling came after activist and political movement leader Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal challenged the law in case number Sor.3118/2568, accused of evading military conscription under the 1954 Military Service Act, Section 45. On April 5, 2024, Netiwit traveled to the military selection screening location at Bang Pu Municipality in Samut Prakan Province and publicly declared his refusal to participate in mandatory military service, arguing it contradicts human rights principles and creates inequality among Thai citizens, as all Thais should have the freedom to choose military service without coercion. The Samut Prakan District Court completed witness examination on September 11, 2024, when Netiwit filed a petition requesting the Constitutional Court review whether Sections 27 and 45—which mandate the conscription of Thai males aged 18 and above for military selection screening and impose penalties for non-compliance—violate the Constitution. Section 27 requires conscripts to appear before the selection committee with proper documentation, with exemptions only for civil servants on urgent state business, overseas students, government workers during wartime, those working with military units on active operations, those with legitimate hardship, those taking screening elsewhere, or those with verified illness. Section 45 imposes penalties on anyone who evades or refuses to appear for military screening, refuses screening when summoned, fails to complete the screening process, or otherwise evades conscription service, with maximum punishment of three years imprisonment.