On May 15, 2026, police led by Major Chirayuth Inkaew from Region 4's Investigation Section executed court-ordered searches at two locations in Chiang Mai. The first raid targeted a residence in Nong Khai Luang village, Nong Chom subdistrict, San Sai district, belonging to a 49-year-old businessman named Chati who operates a business in downtown Chiang Mai's Chang Phueak area. Officers discovered 40 banded parakeets, 2 rose-ringed parakeets, and 3 black-hooded orioles housed in cages at the property.

During inspection, officers found that 4 birds wore registered leg bands matching the breeding license records. However, the 40 banded parakeets had no identification marks, indicating they were likely wild birds illegally captured and caged. Another parakeet was identified as imported from India and therefore not protected under Thai wildlife law.

Investigators also found 2 adult rose-ringed parakeets without any identification bands. According to wildlife officials, this species is strictly protected and cannot be privately owned. Additionally, 3 adult black-hooded orioles without proper documentation were discovered, and records showed Chati had not declared possession of these birds. Wildlife authorities determined that Chati's breeding license had expired over a year ago.

Chati was charged with illegally possessing protected wildlife without authorization and operating an unlicensed breeding facility. A second raid at a Chiang Phueak area building in downtown Chiang Mai uncovered 11 additional banded parakeets, with only one wearing an identification band. The remaining birds lacked proper documentation. Officers located the suspect during this second operation.

ONE's The Inner Circle event on Friday, May 15th at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra) was held with all 26 fighters successfully passing weigh-ins and hydration tests before competing at their agreed weight classes.

The featured matchup marked Superlek's return to competition. The 30-year-old ONE kickboxing world champion from Buriram faced 24-year-old Russian striking specialist Abdulla Dayakayev under Muay Thai rules in the bantamweight division (135-145 lbs). Dayakayev came in overweight but paid the agreed compensation to Superlek, and the fight proceeded as scheduled.

Dayakayev came out aggressively in the opening round, landing a powerful right hand that sent Superlek down for an eight-count immediately. Superlek mounted a comeback attempt, particularly in the final round, where he dominated the striking exchanges. However, Dayakayev's early dominance proved decisive on the judges' scorecards, with Superlek narrowly losing the decision despite his strong finish.

On May 15, TikTok user @artlimitad posted a cautionary video about nearly losing his life after recently discovering he had a severe heart condition. In his post, he wrote: "I went to the doctor for muscle pain and he told me I needed heart surgery. I watched the doctor work on my heart. He said my heart rate was way too high—incredible. It took 2 hours. Men over 40, this is very dangerous. There were absolutely no warning signs. You might not be as lucky as I was. I finished the surgery yesterday. It's scarier than any disease—no warning signs at all."

The poster explained that he lived a normal life, confident he took good care of himself—exercising, doing push-ups, and not even taking medicine for headaches. The symptoms that day had happened before, so he thought it was the same old muscle issue. He often fell asleep at odd angles that left his arm numb, switching sides throughout the night. When he woke up that morning and sat up, he felt soreness. He tried to raise his hand and take deep breaths, but it didn't help. The pain was in his left arm, radiating to his shoulder, and his jaw felt tight like he'd been chewing hard. So he messaged Jemaine, who immediately told him to see a doctor within half an hour or sooner, warning it could be a heart problem. He rushed to the hospital alone.

When he arrived, he described his symptoms to the doctor and had blood work done, which came back normal—all values were fine, including his heart. He tried to move to a regular room, but the senior doctor insisted he wait another 3 hours for another blood test. When those results came back, they were very bad. They didn't know where his heart was blocked, so treatment began immediately.

He was fortunate to speak with a nurse who mentioned that many men aged 30-50 die from this condition at the hospital with no warning signs. The ultrasound showed nothing at first. The doctors almost sent him home if not for the elevated cardiac markers in his blood work. The doctor said surgery was necessary—it was very dangerous because they didn't know when his heart might fail.

During the procedure, which lasted 2 hours, he remained awake and watched as they injected dye to locate the blockage. The doctor said it was bad—the heart tissue had already died. Two arteries were blocked. He couldn't understand how this happened since he exercised and took care of himself. His heart was strong, but his breathing became shallow and his blood pressure started dropping. They successfully opened one artery but the other remained blocked. The doctor said it was difficult. When they saw his pressure dropping, they stopped. He spent another 2 nights in the ICU on blood thinner medication before returning for another successful procedure.

He was fortunate because his main coronary artery was large, allowing good blood supply. Not everyone is as lucky. His arteries were blocked at the ends on two lines—if it had blocked any higher, he might have died that day. This condition has no warning signs; you just fall asleep. Many men over 35 die from it.

The initial symptoms: pain radiating down the left arm and jaw tightness like chewing something hard.

Amid energy crises and intensifying competition in the global tourism industry, Thai tourism faces mounting pressure to undergo major restructuring. Following Surasakdi Panjreuchavalkul's appointment in the Anuthane 2 government, the sector has rapidly shifted toward high-quality tourism. The strategy is being driven through three urgent measures: reducing 60-day visa exemptions from 93 countries to 57 for better tourist screening aligned with quality goals; implementing a 300-baht Thailand Tourism Fee from foreign visitors to fund tourism infrastructure and safety standards; and collecting a 1,000-baht exit fee from Thai travelers to stem capital outflows and support the "half-per-person" subsidy program and long-term tourism funds—projected to generate up to 10 billion baht annually given that 10 million Thais travel abroad yearly.

However, the exit fee has become increasingly controversial. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supatchaya Sutthimanphand, who oversees tourism, has applied the brakes, emphasizing careful consideration before proceeding through the formal cabinet review process. Meanwhile, industry leaders including Tanpol Cheevaratnapon, president of the Thai Travel Industry Association (ATTA), met with tourism officials to propose alternative measures and requested postponement of the exit fee, fearing it would damage Thai travelers' mobility and reduce future international flights.

Adisak Chairatananon, ATTA's secretary general, strongly opposed the measure, urging the government to stop viewing Thais as short-term revenue sources and instead recognize them as diplomatic ambassadors and strategic national assets for international negotiations. He called for concrete implementation of Two-Way Tourism strategy to position Thai tourism as a global leader, arguing that one-directional marketing no longer suffices in today's changing global tourism landscape.

Adisak contended the measure contradicts strategic negotiating power on the world stage and creates multidimensional damage: destabilizing airline cost structures dependent on passenger load factors both ways; undermining diplomatic leverage by conflicting with open-country and visa-free policies, potentially inviting retaliatory tax measures or visa restrictions from trading partners; and hindering cross-border economic growth by increasing costs for SMEs, startups, and investors needing to travel for business meetings, trade negotiations, and international exhibitions—ultimately closing off opportunities for expansion.

BREAKING: Japan Struck by Powerful 6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Off Miyagi Coast, Felt Across Multiple Regions

A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on May 15, 2569 at 20:22 JST, with its epicenter located in the sea off Miyagi Prefecture at a depth of 50 kilometers.

The earthquake was felt across multiple areas including Miyagi, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita prefectures as well as neighboring regions. No tsunami warning has been issued, though authorities warn residents to prepare for possible aftershocks.

No damage has been reported at this time. The public is advised to remain vigilant and prepared for any developments, which will be reported as updates become available.

Thung Mahakmek Police Recover Funds for Victim Defrauded in Designer Handbag Scam Worth Over 370,000 Baht

On May 15, senior police officers and investigators from Thung Mahakmek Station coordinated a joint investigation into the case.

The investigation began after a victim filed a complaint on September 5, 2568, at Thung Mahakmek Police Station. The victim reported being defrauded by scammers who posed as designer handbag sellers. After showing interest in purchasing branded bags, the victim was tricked into transferring money to multiple bank accounts, totaling 550,488 baht.

The National Police Office's Technology Crime Prevention and Suppression Center coordinated with various banks and telecommunications agencies. Working with Thung Mahakmek Station investigators, they traced the fraudulent transfers and coordinated with Kasikornbank to freeze and recover 375,500 baht, which was returned to Thung Mahakmek Station for restitution to the victim.

Lt. Col. Panom confirmed that the recovered funds have been successfully returned to the victim. The victim expressed gratitude for the swift investigation and cooperation between local police, the National Police Office, and Kasikornbank.

Police urged the public to exercise caution when contacted by criminals, avoid rushing to transfer money, and contact the nearest police station immediately for assistance.

Thung Mahakmek Station continues to investigate the fraudulent transfers by coordinating with relevant agencies to trace the perpetrators and pursue legal action.