On May 7, 2025, at the Bangkok Remand Prison, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's children and their spouses visited him for the last time before his conditional release scheduled for May 11. The group included his daughter Paetongtham Shinawatra with her husband Pittok Sooksawat, his son Panthongtae Shinawatra with his wife Natthaiya Poungkam, and his youngest daughter Pintongtha Shinawatra Kunakornwong with her husband Nattapong Kunakornwong. This marked their 61st visit, with Thaksin having spent 7 months and 28 days in detention.

Upon arriving at the prison gates, the former prime minister's children appeared cheerful and smiling, while supporters in red shirts gathered to show their encouragement. After nearly an hour of visitation, Paetongtham represented the family in speaking to reporters, expressing everyone's joy at the imminent release. She revealed that her father had counted his 241 days in prison and was counting down to day 243.5 when he would be released.

When asked about discussions regarding her father's political direction, Paetongtham emphasized they had not discussed politics at all, focusing instead on family matters and grandchildren. She noted that once released, her father's priority would be a full health check-up, as he hadn't undergone comprehensive medical examination in the eight months of his incarceration. Regarding criticism and opposition to his conditional release from some groups, she simply stated it was their right to express their views.

On the matter of an Electronic Monitoring (EM) ankle bracelet and potential full pardon, Paetongtham indicated the family would follow proper legal procedures and did not want any complications, preferring everything proceed according to protocol.

Brazilian superstar Neymar has issued a public apology to Robinho Jr., a younger teammate at Santos and son of legendary player Robinho, saying his actions were excessive. Santos opened an investigation after reports that Robinho Jr. accused Neymar of slapping him hard on Sunday, May 3, during a training session at Rei Pelé stadium, following an incident where Jr. dribbled the ball past the 34-year-old forward. Recently, Neymar returned to action for Santos and scored in a 1-1 draw against Recife on May 5. After scoring, he embraced Robinho Jr. in celebration, and later gave a media interview saying: "If you want an apology in front of the media, here it is. I went overboard. Yes, in the way I expressed myself, it could have been different, but ultimately I couldn't control my emotions. Everyone makes mistakes. It's my fault, it's his fault. I made a bigger mistake than he did." He continued: "He's a kid I really like. I have a special affection and bond with him. These things happen in football. You argue with your friends, your brothers. That's football. It's part of the game." Robinho Jr. stated that Neymar "realized immediately that he went too far" and apologized "multiple times" for the incident. "It's a situation that upset me because Neymar has been my idol since I was a kid," Jr. said. "There's a lot of false talk from people around, and it's sad that it blew up like this. But I'm fine. I really like him. We talked and everything is settled."

The older brother opens up about his sibling being hit by the vengeful ex-girlfriend's car, acknowledging the deceased was a womanizer but defending his character and condemning the heartlessness of the attack. A 42-year-old woman driving a Bangkok-registered Honda Jazz struck a Yamaha Fino motorcycle, killing 38-year-old Aphisit, her estranged husband, on Phahon Yothin Road kilometer 102 (parallel lane entering Saraburi) in Nong Yao Subdistrict, Muang District, Saraburi Province. She then got out and stomped repeatedly on the victim's face.

In an interview on May 7, 2025, Aphisit's 46-year-old older brother, whom the deceased deeply respected, revealed that during their 30-plus years together, the deceased was a good person with many friends, though some disliked him. He acknowledged his brother was a womanizer before meeting the suspect, but claimed he never brought other women around once they were together.

The brother explained that the couple gradually spent less time together because they had different lifestyles and children from previous relationships. The suspect's father also disapproved of the deceased, suspecting he was after their money. Regarding claims the deceased took a million baht from the suspect, the brother said he believed the money was spent on their life together—pointing to photos of boat trips and visits to Laos.

The brother acknowledged his sibling was unfaithful, noting that after each breakup he'd move on to someone new, introducing each as "my wife." However, during the relationship with the suspect, he never saw other women brought around. He posted on Facebook to share the male perspective after receiving harsh comments, as the deceased could not speak for himself.

When confronted, the suspect would only say they couldn't be together and once warned him to think carefully about breaking up. What disturbed the brother most was the image of her stomping on the deceased's face. He described her as heartless for not only hitting him but then deliberately stepping on his face. He questioned why she would seek such revenge and expressed both anger at her and pity for the victim, saying he forgave her personally but wouldn't want their grievances to carry forward into the next life.

The deceased's body was being transferred from the hospital at 2 p.m. that day.

Tu Tontawan Tantiwechakul has addressed the recent dating rumors involving actor Win Methawin after photos emerged of them dining together. The actress, who previously faced intense fan speculation pairing her with co-star Bright Vachirawit (which she clarified was purely fraternal), opened up during an appearance at the "GoHug Welcome Home by Pramy" event at Thonglor Animal Hospital. Tu explained that she and Win simply have a casual, friendly relationship and frequently find themselves together because they work on projects together. She revealed that they were invited to grab lunch on a day when both had free time, and that her friend O't (who is close to both of them) would typically join their outings but is currently in Korea, leaving her to face teasing from friends alone.

Tu expressed that while the constant speculation does make her a bit cautious about being seen with people, she and Win are aware of their sibling-like bond and aren't overly concerned about what others think. She humorously noted that she and Win actually tease each other back when either captures attention with someone else.

During the interview, Tu also discussed her love for dogs and shared details about her two pet dogs: "Tee," a 10-year-old Jack Russell she's had since high school, and "Tao," a much younger rescue dog. She explained that she intentionally named them with the "Ta" prefix to match her own name, creating a family identity. Tu credited her spacious home environment for keeping her dogs healthy and happy, as they have plenty of room to run, dig, and play. Her father helps manage their regular feeding schedule.

On May 7, 2025, Thai police arrested Mr. Wang (known as Mr.Wang), a 34-year-old Chinese national, in a high-rise building in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok's Watthana District. Wang is prohibited from entry into Thailand under immigration law and is considered a threat to public security. He is also wanted by Chinese authorities.

The arrest followed intelligence shared by the Mekong-Lancang Law Enforcement Cooperation Center (LMLECC) with Thailand's anti-transnational crime unit. Wang is accused by Chinese authorities of unauthorized computer data access.

Investigation revealed that Wang, a skilled Chinese programmer, hacked into a major gaming company's database to steal source code and system architecture. He then developed counterfeit games closely resembling the originals. Wang established shell companies with online payment systems to fraudulently collect money from unsuspecting players by undercutting item prices to attract customers. The intellectual property damage to the legitimate game developer exceeded 18 million yuan, approximately 9 million baht.

Wang had entered Thailand posing as a tourist and rented a luxury condominium in Bangkok. After authorities tracked and arrested him, he was initially stripped of residency rights. He is now being held at Immigration Police Division 3 pending deportation to China and further legal proceedings.

The Water Resources Department is accelerating implementation of public relief measures on May 7, 2026, following directives from Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchath Chomklin to increase water supply for consumption and use. The directive instructs affiliated agencies to boost drinking water and domestic water access, support village water supply systems, stockpile water in drought-prone areas, and distribute water to support agriculture, ensuring sufficient water supply to meet the needs of communities at risk of water scarcity and agricultural areas affected by erratic rainfall.

Water Resources Department Director General Theerachunn Boonsitthi announced that the Water Situation Analysis and Assessment Unit (WSAAU) has been ordered to collect, analyze, and monitor water data, while the 11 regional water resources offices have been instructed to continuously monitor conditions in their areas and accelerate efforts to provide access to drinking water and agricultural water throughout their regions.

Currently, 294 surface water sources with a combined capacity of 564.13 million cubic meters hold 332.71 million cubic meters of water, representing 58.98% of total capacity, to meet public water demands. Since October 1, 2025, relief efforts across 31 provinces have supported 115 water pumps with combined pumping capacity of 16.68 million cubic meters and distributed 3,945,714 liters of drinking water, benefiting 96,048 households totaling 333,487 people. Agricultural areas benefited amount to 168,271 rai, comprising 145,838 rai of fruit plantations and 22,433 rai of rice paddies.

The Water Resources Department is monitoring global climate trends, with data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecasting that Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, will experience ENSO-Neutral conditions from April to June 2026, which may cause unpredictable early-season rainfall, scattered showers, and localized downpours. The latter half of the year shows increased drought risk due to declining baseline water and soil moisture, though short-term heavy rainfall in some periods may pose flash flooding and sudden flood threats to low-lying and foothill areas.

The Water Resources Department has implemented proactive preparedness measures including water retention in reservoirs, improved water distribution system efficiency, water situation monitoring, machinery and pump readiness, and arrangement of backup water sources to support drinking water and agricultural needs in at-risk areas, while coordinating with local agencies to alleviate public hardship, reduce climate variability impacts, and ensure continuous water security.