Ranong City Police have recovered and returned 10 baht of gold bars to the victim in the case where a brother-in-law led a gang to steal his grandson's 35-baht gold collection. On April 25, 2026, authorities reported progress on the gold theft investigation involving 35 baht of gold bars worth over 2.5 million baht, plus gold-mounted and unmounted religious pendants totaling approximately 3 million baht. The theft occurred on April 10, 2026, at a residence on Nok Khao Saphan Pla Soi in Ranong Province. Pol. Maj. Gen. Thanawat Wattanagul, Deputy Commander of Ranong Provincial Police, presented 2 gold bars weighing 10 baht combined, valued at 720,000 baht, to the victim. Deputy Commander Chakraphand Kaewkhao, head of the gold theft task force, successfully tracked down these two bars in Nakhon Pathom Province.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Thanawat stated that regarding the remaining gold, authorities will make full efforts to recover it. Even if not all stolen gold is retrieved, the perpetrators will be ordered to compensate the victim for the full amount of damages. Two suspects remain at large: Mr. Khin, the primary perpetrator, and Mr. Khai, a friend of Khin's son. Arrest warrants have been issued for both, and police expect to apprehend them soon as the investigation continues steadily. The victim expressed satisfaction that police recovered some of the stolen gold and remains confident that authorities will recover the remaining items and apprehend the two fugitives. The victim praised the investigative team's tireless efforts.

The Thai Red Cross, in partnership with Workpoint Group, is hosting 'The Giving Concert' – a three-generation charitable music event titled '3 Generations • 1 HEART'. This initiative combines musical experiences with the mission of giving, creating three musical phenomena dedicated to sharing values across generations – from elders to middle-aged individuals to youth, who will become advocates for the spirit of charitable giving and support the Thai Red Cross's sustainable humanitarian efforts through music as a unifying medium.

The first concert, 'Sing History: Songs of Love from Yesterday', is a story concert that celebrates the spirit of giving through memorable songs from beloved films and television dramas. It will feature performances highlighting significant moments in Thai Red Cross history, accompanied by quality artists including renowned vocalists Sai Bunruen Sunnaroi Ratchasima, Tak-Siriporn Yuayot, Hai-Aphaphorn Nakhonsawan, and a special gathering of distinctive-voiced artists Royal-Kamjabandith Champassil, Tach-Kittitach Kaowutthai, Bank-Chalermrat Chullobol, and Alish-Thanachat Hudson, with emcees Gluay-Kitti Chiewwongkul and Senanaling-Somkiate Chanprahom.

The Giving Concert offers an opportunity to support the Thai Red Cross's mission through beautiful music. Every ticket purchased is a donation, with double tax deduction benefits. Donation tickets range from 2,000 to 7,000 baht. For more information, visit www.iredcross.org, contact the Line: @iredcross, or call 02 2564440 ext. 7.

On April 25, Prime Minister Anuthim Charnvirakul and Interior Minister welcomed H.E. Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), during his official visit to Thailand. Industry Minister Varawut Silparacha and Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenwong joined the discussions.

The Prime Minister welcomed the OCA president and praised his leadership in strengthening the Olympic movement across Asia. Both sides affirmed the critical role of sports not only in competition but as a tool for unity, peace, youth development, and sustainable economic growth.

Thailand's government is committed to using sports to develop Thai youth's potential, skills, and quality of life while promoting Olympic values and creating a peaceful society. The country aims to become a regional hub for sports development and an important platform for international cooperation.

The OCA president expressed his pleasure at visiting Thailand and commended the nation's efforts in promoting sports at all levels, particularly in youth development through athletics, which builds life skills, discipline, and international understanding. The OCA stands ready to cooperate with Thailand to expand youth access to sports.

Both parties discussed cooperation frameworks under the OCA umbrella, focusing on youth development, opportunities for regional and international sports participation, and using sports as a mechanism to strengthen international relations and peace. They aim to leverage sports for long-term economic and tourism development, with the OCA prepared to continuously support youth and sports development projects.

The Olympic Council of Asia and Thailand's Olympic Committee have maintained a long-standing close relationship, with Thailand playing an important role in Asia's sporting arena through athlete participation, hosting competitions, and involvement in OCA governance structures.

The Road Cycling Thai National Championship and Mountain Bike Thai National Championship for 2026, round 4, held April 24-26, was organized by the Thai Cycling Association under royal patronage in collaboration with Chanthaburi Province, Pong Nam Ron District, Thap Thai Subdistrict Municipality, and the Aek Panyaingtong Foundation in the Pong Nam Ron area. The mountain bike cross-country competition opening ceremony on April 25 at Khlong Phra Phut Reservoir was presided over by District Officer Praphet Yanpanya, with attendance from Thai Cycling Association Secretary General Captain Thitporn Noi Rak, senior administrator Bumrin Petchcharlee, subdistrict mayor Kasem Kasemssri, and other government officials.

A flag handover ceremony transferred hosting duties for rounds 5 and 6 to Tak Province, represented by Uthane Phanbhoka, Deputy Director of Bhumibol Dam 2, and Nathawat Funkfun, Director of Thailand's Office of Sports in Tak Province. Tak Province will host the competition August 7-9 using routes within Bhumibol Dam and Sam Ngao District.

Uthan Phanbhoka revealed that Tak Province Governor Choochart Rooying has directed all relevant agencies to support the event, including Sam Ngao Police Station for security and traffic control, Sam Ngao Hospital for emergency medical services, volunteer rescue foundations, and local government organizations. Bhumibol Dam personnel will facilitate cyclist safety.

The dam has prepared challenging courses for both road and mountain bike events that cyclists enjoy, particularly the downhill course which tests riders' abilities. The event brings economic benefits to local communities, with vendors and local enterprises selling goods, and resorts enjoying full occupancy. It also promotes youth fitness and athletic values. The invitation extends to cyclists nationwide to compete in what will be the final round determining the national champion.

For the mountain bike cross-country competition registered with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a CN national championship level with point scoring, notable categories include the Open Men's race (22 kilometers) where first place went to Pongsphira Pongsayukul, a Thai national cyclist preparing for the 20th Asian Games from Mueang Muay Nakhon Sawan-Fisherman Friend Chiang Mai team with a time of 1:08:58, with second place to Sergeant Poonsiri Sirimongkhol from the Permanent Secretary's Office team.

The Thai Basketball Association held its 2569 annual general meeting on April 25 at the Chulalongkorn 7th Building meeting room, chaired by Dr. Niwat Limsuknirand. Out of 113 voting clubs, 90 attended the meeting while 23 did not, achieving a quorum with the support of 6 associate member clubs. The assembly voted by majority to elect the new president.

Hia Tai Nippon Chaowalit Montien won with 89 votes out of 90 cast, with one spoiled ballot, and was approved as president of the Thai Basketball Association for his third term (2569-2572). Other elected positions include two vice presidents: Nathapol Teepsuwan and Petch Shinbut; secretary Piyapong Pirun; treasurer Kasem Mahattanaongtawee; competitions director Manit Wanthanasar; development and technical director Norin Seangsrijun; and board members Pracha Kittrongsiri, Brig. Gen. Silpachai Bamrungkij, and Kitti Hatthiya. Dr. Niwat Limsuknirand was appointed as the association's senior advisor.

After his election, Hia Tai thanked members for their trust and pledged to develop Thai basketball with support from sponsors, the Thai Sports Authority, and the National Sports Development Fund. The association plans to appoint up to 19 additional board members within 30 days. His development strategy includes promoting youth athletes to international levels, arranging basketball scholarships to American colleges and universities, and providing career assistance to current and former athletes in the basketball community.

Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Phraya Wachiryananvaroroth was the 10th Supreme Patriarch of Bangkok, residing at Wat Boworniwet Vihara. He was the son of King Rama IV and Princess Mom Chao Mae Pae, born on Thursday, the 7th waning day of the 5th lunar month in the Year of the Goat, which corresponds to April 12, 1860. Heavy rain fell on the day of his birth, which the Queen Consort regarded as an auspicious omen and named him Phraya Manusyanakamamnop.

At age 20, he ordained as a Buddhist monk at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsada on June 27, 1879. Somdet Phraya Pavareshvaralingkorn served as his preceptor, while Phra Chantharakojkun (Yim Chantharangsi) of Wat Makut Kasatriaram acted as his karma instructor. After his first rains retreat at Wat Boworniwet Vihara, he moved to his second rains retreat at Wat Makut Kasatriaram under the guidance of Phra Chantharakojkun.

During his stay at Wat Makut Kasatriaram, he underwent ritual purification and re-ordination according to the custom of the Thammayut order. Phra Chantharakojkun served as his preceptor, while Phra Dhammatilokacharya (Dech Thanjarao), then a senior scholar-monk at Wat Somnas Vihara, served as his karma instructor at the ubosot of Wat Ratchathiwat on January 3, 1879.

In 1891, when Somdet Phraya Pavareshvaralingkorn passed away, King Rama V graciously appointed Phraya Wachiryananvaroroth to succeed him as the abbot of Wat Boworniwet Vihara, becoming the third abbot of the temple.

On November 2, 1906, he was elevated to the rank of Krom Luang Wachiryananvaroroth. When King Rama VI ascended the throne in 1910, he was appointed as the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand and elevated to the rank of Phraya. His name was inscribed as Somdet Phra Boromvongse Thao Krom Phraya Wachiryananvaroroth. Later, King Rama VI granted him the title of Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Krom Phraya Wachiryananvaroroth as the first holder of this honor.

He served as the preceptor of two monarchs: King Rama VI during his ordination as a monk while holding the title of Crown Prince, and King Rama VII while holding the title of Prince Prajadhipok. He passed away on August 2, 1921, at the age of 61, having presided over Wat Boworniwet Vihara for 30 years and serving as Supreme Patriarch for 10 years and 7 months.

The medal of Somdet Phra Maha Samana Chao Krom Phraya Wachiryananvaroroth was created in 1920 to commemorate his 60th birthday celebration. The oval-shaped medal with built-in loops measures 2.8 centimeters in width and 3.5 centimeters in length. The obverse features a half-length portrait of His Holiness in profile facing left, with a radiating diamond symbol above representing 'Vajiravudh,' and Ariyaka script below, which was created by King Rama IV.