A fatal car accident occurred on Taksin Road at 1:30 AM on May 15, 2025, when a black Mercedes-Benz E300 sports coupe crashed into the rear of a six-wheeled Isuzu truck with tremendous force. The driver of the Mercedes, 38-year-old Mr. Phurich (surname withheld), suffered severe injuries to the head and face and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Lieutenant Prithat Wibulyanan from Talat Phlu Police Station responded to the incident near Tha Phra intersection in Thonburi. The Mercedes was completely destroyed in the collision while the truck was parked in the right lane. The truck driver, 34-year-old Mr. Yuthasaat (surname withheld), was waiting for police.

According to witness statements from 43-year-old Mr. Sompon, a construction site supervisor, the truck had stopped after a light fixture fell from its cargo due to a broken cable. Safety cones and emergency lights were placed approximately 40 meters from the incident location. As workers were preparing to leave, the black Mercedes suddenly crashed into the truck at high speed without braking.

Police are investigating security camera footage and continue questioning the truck driver. The victim's body was transferred to Siriraj Hospital, and remains were handed over to family for funeral arrangements according to religious customs.

The Thai Meteorological Department warns that the southwest monsoon is battering the country, with dangerous conditions including heavy rainfall capable of causing flash floods and landslides. Forecasters predict increased rainfall across Thailand over the next 24 hours, with heavy to very heavy downpours in some areas across the North, Central, and Upper Southern regions as the southwest monsoon spreads across the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand.

The public is urged to be vigilant against thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and accumulated precipitation, which may trigger sudden flash floods and landslides, particularly in hillside areas near waterways and low-lying zones. Farmers should reinforce their fruit trees and prepare preventive measures against damage to agricultural products and livestock, while also maintaining their health during this period of changing weather conditions.

Wave conditions in the upper Andaman Sea are moderate, with waves around 2 meters high, though areas experiencing thunderstorms may see waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are advised to navigate with caution and avoid sailing in areas with thunderstorms.

Weather forecast for Thailand from 6:00 AM today to 6:00 AM tomorrow:

North: 70% chance of thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas. Provinces affected include Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, and Phetchabun. Low 22-26°C, High 32-35°C. Southwest winds 10-15 km/hr.

Northeast: 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in some areas across Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Chaiyaphum, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 24-27°C, High 34-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/hr.

Central: 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, and Ratchaburi. Low 25-27°C, High 35-36°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/hr.

East: 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in some areas in Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 25-27°C, High 33-35°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/hr. Waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

South (East Coast): 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy to very heavy rain in some areas across Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Low 23-26°C, High 33-35°C. Southwest winds 15-30 km/hr. Waves around 1 meter, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

South (West Coast): 70% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in some areas in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Trang, and Satun. Low 23-26°C, High 32-34°C. From Phang Nga northward: Southwest winds 20-35 km/hr, waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. From Phuket southward: Southwest winds 15-30 km/hr, waves around 1 meter, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

France has announced its 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, with captain and superstar Kylian Mbappé leading the charge alongside several highly skilled attacking players. Head coach Didier Deschamps has revealed the roster, headlined by the talented forward Mbappé and featuring numerous quality attackers ready for the tournament.

Besides Mbappé, the attacking contingent includes Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, and Mattéo Guendouzi. Additionally, Lyon goalkeeper Robyn Risser, who has never been called to the senior national team before, has earned a spot on the squad.

Notable absentees from the squad include Liverpool striker Diogo Jota, sidelined by injury, Al Nassr winger Kingsley Coman, Real Madrid midfielder Éduardo Camavinga, and Tottenham Hotspur forward Randal Kolo Muani.

France's 2026 World Cup campaign will be Deschamps' final assignment as national team coach. His contract has ended and he has confirmed his intention to step down from the position. Former national teammate Zinedine Zidane is expected to take over as his successor.

France's 2026 World Cup Squad: Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Lens), Robyn Risser (Lyon) Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Théo Hernández (Al Hilal), Lucas Hernández (Paris Saint-Germain), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) Midfielders: N'Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Manu Koné (Roma), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain) Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Mattéo Guendouzi (Monaco), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain)

Buriram — A young drunk driver lost control of his pickup truck on a residential curve, slamming through a house wall and narrowly missing the structure itself. The homeowner said she had just finished her daily prayers asking for her family's safety and good fortune when the crash occurred, believing her spiritual practice protected them from greater harm.

On May 14th, police from Muang Buriram Station received a report of a pickup truck crashing into a residential wall in the Ban Semet area of Glantah Subdistrict. Rescue units from Sawang Thammaraj Buriram arrived with cutting equipment to assist. They found a silver Isuzu pickup bearing Chachoengsao license plate BЧ 4424 had smashed through the wall of Nang Thongsi Chatchaithaisong's house, narrowly missing the main structure.

Rescue workers extracted two injured men from the vehicle: the driver, 37-year-old Chalerm (nickname "Gik") Chuaysongkran, who was unconscious, and passenger Sarawut Dandngmuang, 42, who suffered minor injuries. Sarawut told police that he and the driver had been drinking together at a friend's house since early afternoon. When it was time to go home, the driver volunteered to take him, but became confused about which direction to turn at the curve while intoxicated. The truck veered out of control and struck the wall.

Homeowner Thongsi Chatchaithaisong, 67, recalled that she had been sitting in prayer just before the crash, asking for her family's happiness and safety. Less than a minute after finishing her prayers, she heard a loud crash and rushed outside to find the pickup had smashed through her fence. She considered herself fortunate that the vehicle didn't penetrate the house itself, as she had experienced a similar incident before that had caused more extensive damage. She attributed her family's safety to the power of her prayers.

The driver's mother, Nonglak Dandngmuang, 67, arrived at the scene and revealed the two men had been drinking at home since 2 p.m. and were heavily intoxicated. She noted the truck had nearly gone off the road in front of the house once already before the final crash.

Udon Thani – A motorcycle repair shop owner has filed a complaint demanding fair treatment after receiving an unexpectedly high water bill. Tasaporn Kaewnguam, 35, owner of a motorcycle repair shop in Ban Tha Tum subdistrict, submitted his water bills for April and May 2025, totaling 41,839.15 baht, shocking him since he normally pays only 300-400 baht monthly.

Tasaporn explained that he rents a shop space for 4,000 baht per month and typically pays 200-300 baht for water. However, his April 2025 bill came to 20,593.76 baht, followed by a May 2025 bill of 21,245.39 baht, totaling 41,839.15 baht over two months.

He confirmed: "I've inspected the shop thoroughly. The pipes don't break or leak because they're all exposed pipes. If there was a leak, it would be visible and the floor would be wet. There are only 3 water taps, and if someone forgot to turn off the bathroom water, the shop would flood. But everything is normal."

Tasaporn noted that water authority officials conducted a first inspection and confirmed the system was normal with no irregularities detected. During a second inspection, officials couldn't reach a conclusion and indicated they would bring the matter to a meeting and conduct a more detailed site investigation.

He suggested the fault might be due to a faulty water meter or staff recording errors, emphasizing that he cannot afford to pay over 40,000 baht alone. "If they want me to pay over 40,000 baht, I simply can't manage it. If that's the case, just cut off my water. I'd like to ask the water authority to investigate and ensure fairness—find out exactly where the error occurred."

Pichai Bundit, manager of the Regional Water Authority (Provincial Waterworks Authority) Udon Thani branch, led a team of technicians to investigate further. Initially, they found a suspicious point suggesting possible leakage inside the customer's bathroom.

The PWA plans to send a team for detailed inspection on May 25, repair any damaged areas, and schedule a meeting with the building owner and tenant to discuss fair solutions tomorrow afternoon at the PWA Udon Thani office. Additionally, the PWA manager reminded residents to regularly check their home water systems, advising that if the meter or propeller continues rotating despite no water use inside the house, they should immediately close the water valve and search for leaks to prevent abnormally high bills.