On May 12, 2025, police commanders ordered an operation that resulted in the arrest of Tang Suai (33), Paolo Lee (30), and Chen Jiajun (25), all Chinese nationals, at a residential address on Nong Kra-bork Road in Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. They face charges of manufacturing and possessing acetamide (a Class 2 controlled substance) without authorization for commercial purposes and distribution to the public, as well as working without proper authorization as foreign nationals.

Officers seized extensive quantities of chemicals and manufacturing equipment, including Solvay Interrox ST 50 (2 drums), blue chemical drums (81), pip chemical drums (74), white chemical powder (10 trays and 1 bag), scales, sealing machines, sodium bicarbonate (4 sacks), pre-filled e-cigarette pod packaging (2,700 units), production machinery (3 units), white storage drums (3), and additional chemical drums and powder. The two-story, gated residence contained chemical supplies and manufacturing equipment hidden throughout both floors, with evidence suggesting preparations to pack these substances into "zombie" e-cigarettes for sale.

After forensic testing confirmed the substances as acetamide, a critical component in counterfeit zombie e-cigarettes, all materials were seized as evidence. All three suspects denied the charges and were detained pending further investigation by the prosecution.

A kindhearted woman volunteered to drive her neighbor, a seriously ill man with severe vision loss, to Gobinburi Hospital after learning he had no money or transportation. The patient, 51-year-old Sommai Chanpromma from Yan Ri District in Prachuap Khiri Khan, lives in a ramshackle wooden shelter next to his 80-year-old mother's home. Medical tests revealed he suffers from diabetes affecting both eyes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and an enlarged heart. Doctors urgently warned that without immediate treatment at Gobinburi Hospital, he risked complete blindness and life-threatening complications. However, his extreme poverty has forced him to rely on sharing his mother's elderly pension for daily survival. Though his family managed to scrape together 200 baht for transportation costs, he had no vehicle to reach the hospital. "My left eye is completely blind now, and my right eye is so blurry I can barely see," Sommai said, his voice trembling. "If this kind person hadn't brought me, I wouldn't have come to see the doctor because no one at home has a vehicle. I'm so grateful she took pity on me and brought me to use my gold card benefits today." His neighbor, Lakkhana Sinayakong, revealed she had watched this family struggle for years—a household plagued by illness and severe poverty. She noted that at the beginning of 2025, Sommai could still ride a motorcycle to see a doctor, but once his vision failed, he stopped seeking treatment. Moved by his situation and fearing his condition would worsen, she decided to volunteer to drive him for his medical appointment. Gobinburi Hospital has since issued a referral for Sommai to receive specialized treatment at Chaophraya Aphaiphubhet Hospital for urgent care of his diabetic eye condition and heart disease.

On May 12, 2025, Ms. Sarannya Siribal, 45, is seeking help to locate her father, Mr. Amnuay Siribal, approximately 80 years old, who has memory loss and went missing after visiting Sai Laya Chakri Naruebet Medical Center in Salaya District, Phutthamonthon, Nakhon Pathom Province at around 8:30 a.m.

Amnuay is described as thin with dark reddish complexion, approximately 165 centimeters tall, with white gray hair. He was wearing a white polo shirt with blue and green horizontal stripes and cream-colored three-quarter pants. He was driving a bronze-silver MG ZS SUV with Bangkok license plate 8 GW 796, and had gone to drop off his wife and daughter at the hospital before driving away.

Sarannya revealed that her father normally accompanies her and her mother to the hospital regularly. After her appointment ended at 10:05 a.m., she called her father. Someone answered but did not speak, and the line was disconnected. She has been unable to reach him since. She searched throughout the hospital but found no trace of him.

Sarannya reported the matter to Captain Apichcha Siridhanakul, Deputy Chief of Phutthamonthon Police Station, Nakhon Pathom Province. Anyone with information about her father is urged to contact 081-848-9571 or 080-481-2794.

Argentine striker Paulo Dybala has hinted that he may have to say goodbye to Roma after this season ends due to the absence of new contract negotiations. The 32-year-old transferred from Juventus to Roma in 2022 and his contract with the Giallorossi will expire at the end of the current season, with no apparent discussions about a renewal taking place. Ahead of this weekend's derby clash against Lazio, Dybala spoke to the media, suggesting that the match could be his last in Roma colors. He stated: "The truth is, I would like to know about my own future too, but the club hasn't reached out to me." He added: "Based on my current contract, this derby game looks like it might be my final match in front of Roma's fans. Let's see what happens when the season concludes."

Students from the Department of Food Science and Technology at Kasetsart University's Faculty of Agricultural Industry have donated earnings from their "Food Sci-En Bakery 2025" business simulation project to contribute toward funding the construction of a Medical School and Hospital at Kasetsart University, combining creative entrepreneurship with social benefit.

On May 12, 2026, at Kasetsart University's President's Office, Dr. Damrong Sripraphram, Acting President of Kasetsart University, received a donation of 10,000 baht from student representatives of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Industry. The funds came from revenue generated by the Food Sci-En Bakery 2025 project and will support the construction of the Medical School and Hospital at Kasetsart University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suttipun Kaewsompong, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Industry, along with project advisors, participated in the presentation, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuchnathat Mangkarn, Vice President for Finance and Special Activities, serving as witness.

The Food Sci-En Bakery 2025 project is a student-managed business simulation that applies food science and technology knowledge to create premium bakery products including Oat Amour, Morning Honey, and Midnight Brownie. These products received excellent customer feedback throughout the project period, which concluded in early 2026. Each student cohort participates in this project annually before graduation.

This donation demonstrates students' success in integrating academic knowledge and professional skills with business management, while showing commitment to supporting the university's important social development initiatives.

Kasetsart University invites donors to contribute to the construction of the university hospital by supporting the Medical School, Nursing School, Pharmacy School, and Kasetsart University Hospital. Donations are tax-deductible. Contributions can be made through two channels: the Punboon website at https://www.punboon.org/foundation/01162 or via Thai Military Bank Account No. 069-2-77187-6 under the name Kasetsart University Hospital. Project updates can be followed on the Medical School, Kasetsart University Facebook page, marking an important milestone in the university's service to society and the nation in its ninth decade.

On May 12, TikTok user @srisuda_kie posted a video of a mother cat secretly giving birth to kittens inside her parked car after it had been parked for just one day. She wrote: "I parked my car at work from morning until evening. When I was about to head home, a mother cat ran out of my car. I stopped and listened. The security guard told me the cat wasn't finished yet (we could hear the kitten crying). I turned off the engine and we all helped search—so funny! In the end, two orange kittens on May 7. #CatGivingBirth #KittensInCar #OrangeCat."

In the video, text appeared saying: "About to head home when the mother cat ran out of the car. Turns out she gave birth in my car again!" Security guards surrounded her vehicle trying to locate the crying sounds of the newborn kittens before she exclaimed, "Again?!"

The guards then used flashlights to search for the source of the sound until they found two orange kittens in the engine compartment. The car's license plate was mentioned as "059." Apparently, this wasn't the first time a cat had given birth in this particular vehicle, which is why the owner's reaction was so exasperated.

After the post went viral, many comments poured in with people asking for the license plate number, hoping to use it as a lucky number for the upcoming lottery draw.