On April 29, 2026, the 191 Drug Suppression and Special Operation Center, led by Deputy Police Commissioner General Samran Nuanma along with senior law enforcement and military intelligence officials, announced the arrest of three drug trafficking suspects: 41-year-old Peerapat, 57-year-old Pracha, and 44-year-old Anna. Officers seized 300 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, a gray Toyota van with hidden compartments in the roof, and four mobile phones valued at approximately 32 million baht. The arrests were made in Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province.

Deputy Police Commissioner General Samran explained that officers from Unit 191 and Army intelligence discovered the suspects were smuggling drugs into the country using modified vehicles. On April 27, a gray Toyota van was tracked traveling from Nong Khai Province toward Bangkok using routes to avoid checkpoints. At approximately 11 p.m., officers searched the vehicle in Sam Phran District and discovered 300 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed within a specially modified roof compartment.

Investigations revealed the network was linked to border-area criminal groups smuggling drugs through Mae Sot District and distributing them to Bangkok and surrounding areas. The suspects initially confessed to one previous drug smuggling operation, with this being their second or third attempt. They used northeastern routes to avoid detection in northern Thailand corridors.

Deputy Police Commissioner General Samran stated that authorities will increase enforcement efforts in northern and northeastern regions by setting up checkpoints along major routes leading to Bangkok, working with all relevant agencies. The public is urged to report any drug-related information to the national police emergency hotline 191 available 24 hours, including reports of any state officials involved in drug trafficking.

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On April 29, 2569, Deputy Superintendent Thanavorn Worpatthanakul of Maha Sarakham City Police received a report of a truck collision that crushed a sedan, resulting in two critically injured victims and one fatality—a 9-year-old girl.

The accident occurred at a major intersection in Ban Khuea, Khuea Subdistrict, Maha Sarakham City. Emergency responders from the Khuea Administrative Organization, Taksilaih Rescue, Sudthawaet Hospital, and the Engtek Tung rescue cutting unit were dispatched to the scene.

Investigators found that a trailer truck had struck the rear of a sedan, crushing it accordion-style, before ricocheting into a cement truck parked at the red light. Three female passengers were trapped inside the vehicle; rescue workers used cutting equipment to extract them before transport to hospitals.

The stone truck had been stopped in the left lane heading toward Roi Et province when it struck the sedan, then the cement truck. The truck driver, 45-year-old Ampol (surname withheld), stated he was transporting 28 tons of stone from Loei to Muang Suang District, Roi Et. He explained that during the amber-to-red light transition, the car ahead braked, the sedan braked, but his heavy truck was too close and couldn't stop in time. He admitted negligence due to the truck's weight.

The cement truck driver, 32-year-old Sutthipong, recounted that while stopped at the red light, he heard a violent crash. Upon investigation, he found the sedan crushed with three female passengers trapped inside. The driver urgently requested help for his daughter in the back seat and called emergency services.

The sedan driver was identified as Natthida, 27, mother of the 9-year-old girl. Another passenger was Noprat, 31. The 9-year-old, seated in the back, suffered critical injuries and died later.

Police Colonel Kraitong Chaisingh, commander of Maha Sarakham City Police, visited the scene and noted the intersection is a large junction with a long straight approach, where drivers sometimes miss traffic signals. Breath analysis of Ampol showed 15 milligrams per cent of alcohol, and preliminary urine tests detected drugs, pending hospital confirmation.

Initial investigation indicates the accident resulted solely from the stone truck driver's negligence. Police are preparing charges to be filed.

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Region 9 Police Commander Orders Investigation into Officer for Duping Brain-Ill Young Man in Hi-Lo Gambling Scam Resulting in 120,000 Baht Loss. Officer Claims Hi-Lo Game Was Casual Party Gambling, Not Illegal Gambling Den.

April 29, 2026. The parents of a 20-year-old man named A (pseudonym) who suffers from a brain condition are seeking help after their son was allegedly lured into hi-lo gambling by a police sergeant attached to Region 9 Investigation Division. The gambling took place at a house in Muang District, Phatthalung Province, resulting in a loss of over 120,000 baht. The incident occurred in the early morning of April 28, and the family filed a complaint at Muang Phatthalung Police Station.

The sergeant allegedly called to mediate, asking them not to file the complaint and instructing them to tell the press it was a misunderstanding. He promised to return all 120,000 baht in full. However, the mother refused to settle and proceeded with filing the complaint as planned.

Latest update: Maj. Gen. Marut Ruengchintana, Region 9 Investigation Division Commander, stated that the accused officer is indeed part of the Region 9 Investigation Task Force. An investigation committee has been established to examine the case based on the complaint filed. Results are expected within several days.

Regarding further action and disciplinary proceedings, these will depend on the investigation results. In his initial statement, the officer explained that the hi-lo gambling was merely casual party gaming during a seasonal celebration among family members and relatives, not an illegal gambling den as alleged. The facts of the case must be established, and fairness will be given to both the complainant and the accused.

The Government and State Enterprise Loan Fund for Education (GFDB) has clarified concerns circulating on social media regarding the GFDB Connect app's failure to update remaining debt balances in real-time or displaying discrepancies after borrowers make payments. These issues have raised concerns among borrowers about the accuracy of their debt information.

"GFDB confirms that it will correctly process all payment amounts and seriously address the debt balance display issues in the GFDB Connect app to restore borrower confidence as quickly as possible," the organization stated. "All payment records for every borrower have been fully and accurately recorded in the system with no data loss whatsoever."

Borrowers can verify their historical payment information through the GFDB Connect app by navigating to "Services" > "Other" > "Payment History," which displays complete transaction details that can serve as confirmation evidence.

The delayed real-time updates stem from ongoing system improvements to ensure debt calculations comply with legal standards. The comprehensive review process is necessary to cover more than 4 million borrower accounts with extensive transaction details, causing development delays and resulting in periodic app information lags.

GFDB acknowledges that debt balance information is critical for borrowers' repayment decisions. The organization apologized for the inconvenience and assured borrowers that they will not lose any legal rights or benefits as a result. However, GFDB committed to urgently addressing the issues with transparency and accountability, while continuously updating the public through official communication channels to restore borrower and public confidence as soon as possible.