On May 1, Police General Tawee Sadsong, leader of the Palang Prachachon Party, visited Narathiwat province, beginning with a morning discussion at a local restaurant to listen to residents' concerns. The highlight occurred at Hiranyawat Temple in Tak Bai district, where Tawee served as lay presider for a foundation stone ceremony, with senior monks including Dharmmavachara as ecclesiastical presider and nine distinguished monks attending. The temple, over 100 years old, serves as a symbol of the border region and national identity. Tawee emphasized the importance of preserving local identity and the Jah-hey dialect, which represents cross-border friendship with Malaysia, describing the merit-making as an expression of pride in maintaining culture. Local residents expressed faith in Tawee's leadership and sought blessings for his safety amid current turbulent political circumstances. Community members voiced frustration over the Kamalsakdi case, questioning why the perpetrator remained at large despite clear evidence and criticizing Region 4 Commander's inappropriate public statements. Tawee subsequently visited Mae To Mo Chinese Shrine in Sungai Kolok district for ceremonial worship, presenting donations for temple maintenance and public welfare activities. A shrine committee member expressed prayers for Tawee's safety and protection from ill-intentioned individuals. This visit coincided with the 40th-day anniversary of the Kamalsakdi case, creating doubt and suspicion in the Narathiwat area. Tawee's meetings with both Buddhist and ethnic Thai-Chinese communities underscored the Palang Prachachon Party's commitment as a reliable force for all religions in the southern border region during the current political turbulence.

Police commanders from Metropolitan Police Divisions 3 and 4 have issued orders transferring officers from Nimitmai and Bueng Kum police stations following a major gambling operation. On April 25, 2569, a special task force from the Public Administration Department conducted coordinated raids on two hi-lo gambling dens in the Hatyai and Seriithai areas, resulting in the arrest of over 100 suspects and the seizure of assets worth millions of baht.

Major General Prasong Anmani, commander of Division 3, issued order 162/2569 transferring four officers from Nimitmai Station to Division 3's Operations Center, including Station Commander Phararat Yoma and three other personnel.

Meanwhile, Major General Kampanart Arunkeeriroj, commander of Division 4, issued order 176/2569 on April 28 transferring five officers from Bueng Kum Station to Division 4's Operations Center, including Station Commander Sanyha Ubolwirat and four additional personnel. The transfers were issued on April 27 and April 28, 2569 respectively.

In the Thai League 2025/26 season match on May 1, 2025, 14th-place Muang Thong United faced off against BG Pathum United in a competitive battle. Both teams fought hard before settling for a 1-1 draw, with each side earning one point. The draw brought Muang Thong's total to 26 points, moving them up to 13th place and temporarily out of the relegation zone, though they have played one additional match compared to other teams. BG Pathum remains in 4th place with 49 points.

A university student has been arrested and bailed after a drunk driving incident involving a luxury BMW that rear-ended a motorcycle, resulting in the rider's death. The incident occurred around 2:00 AM on April 30, 2025, near a condominium on Bangkhan-Nong Sua Road in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. The deceased rider was identified as Alongkorn, 27 years old.

Police from Khlong Luang Station conducted an alcohol breath test and found the suspect's blood alcohol level at 93 milligrams percent. He was charged with drunk driving and reckless driving causing another person's death and property damage.

On May 1, 2025, investigators brought the suspect, Phumin, before Thanyaburi Provincial Court. His family submitted a bail application with collateral, and the court approved his temporary release with a bail bond set at 120,000 baht. The suspect posted the full amount in cash and has been ordered to report to court on July 27, 2025.

At the ONE Championship The Inner Circle and ONE Lumpinee 152 event held on May 1, 2026, top-billing match featured "Lightning Left" Ratchasih Isan Lae Chokcharoen, an elite southpaw striker from Surin, facing off against Russian weapons specialist Elbrus Osmanoff in a Muay Thai featherweight bout (145-155 lbs).

Ratchasih Isan made a costly error and was knocked out by Elbrus Osmanoff in the first round with a TKO.

In another noteworthy encounter, Duang Dao Noi secured a unanimous points victory over Hong Kong's Yan Nayip in a Muay Thai atomweight bout.

The family of a 5-year-old girl who survived a pickup truck collision has declared they can support the child themselves and will not accept any donations or assistance, urging the public to beware of opportunists exploiting the tragedy. Rescue officials revealed that both Thai and foreign nationals have contacted them offering to sponsor the girl after the incident gained widespread attention on social media.

On May 1, 2025, a tragic accident occurred when a pickup truck swerved off Mittraphap Road at kilometer marker 122+600 in Sueng Neun District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and crashed violently into a tree at 4:58 p.m. on April 30. Driver Chooklairat, 36, died along with his wife Hatairat, 32, while their 5-year-old daughter was trapped in the wreckage. Rescue teams used hydraulic cutters to extract the conscious child. During the rescue, the girl asked firefighters tearfully: "Did my mom and dad die? Am I going to die too?" This deeply moved the rescue team, who worked together to comfort her until she could be safely removed from the vehicle.

At Sukhavadi Temple in Sueng Neun District, the family and relatives held a joint funeral ceremony for the deceased couple. The girl's aunt revealed that the child's injuries are minor—just small wounds on her ankle. She is staying with her grandparents in the village and hasn't attended much of the funeral service to spare her further distress. The girl has been primarily raised by her grandparents since birth because her parents worked. The aunt explained that the child's statement in the viral video about wanting someone to care for her likely stemmed from shock and fear following the accident rather than an actual plea for foster care.

"In reality, our niece is well cared for by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and relatives who live nearby, so there's no need for concern," the aunt stated. "The family is not accepting any donations whatsoever. We urge anyone with bad intentions not to exploit this tragedy as a pretext to solicit funds. If anyone encounters such scams, please don't believe them to avoid becoming victims of fraudsters. The cremation ceremony for our brother and sister-in-law will take place on Monday, May 4, with the brother's ceremony in the morning and the sister-in-law's in the afternoon, starting at 8:00 a.m. at Sukhavadi Temple."

Meanwhile, Jakrakrit Kingkokkruat, head of the Sueng Neun Sawang Tham rescue unit that assisted the girl, disclosed that since the incident, numerous Thai and foreign individuals who saw the video shared on social media have contacted the Sawang Tham Foundation offering to sponsor the child. The foundation has informed these would-be donors that such decisions rest entirely with the deceased's family members.