At 5 p.m. on May 3, 2026, Deputy Superintendent Wikhit Suutroong of Muang Udon Thani Police Station received a report that a son was threatening and assaulting his mother at a boarding house in Udon Thani Municipality. Officers rushed to a five-story boarding house where they found Gao, 36, and his mother, 64, who claimed her son had verbally abused her with foul language and forced her from the room. She requested police arrest him on drug charges, hoping he would receive treatment for methamphetamine addiction and reform. She mentioned he had assaulted her once before, which she forgave. She noted that before his drug addiction, he was handsome and well-groomed, but had since neglected his appearance.

Gao explained he worked at a noodle shop, rented a room monthly at the boarding house, and did maintenance work there. His mother had only been staying with him for two months. He said he told her she could stay but not to cause trouble, as they had argued before.

"Today my mother came to the shop claiming the gas stove exploded and burned her arm," he said. "I was shocked and brought her here to care for her. I've looked after her and provided for her, but she's caused problems that made my wife leave. I'm in this situation because I chose her. She only thinks of herself and never considers my feelings."

Police initially attempted mediation but the argument continued. Officers contacted relatives to pick up the mother, while the son was charged with Category 1 drug possession (methamphetamine) and sent to Udon Thani Hospital for treatment.

Manchester United secured a 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the heated Premier League rivalry at Old Trafford on matchday 35, clinching next season's UEFA Champions League qualification. United's home advantage paid off early when Brian Embolo's corner kick in the 6th minute saw Alexis Mac Allister head to the near post, and Matheus Cunha's follow-up shot bounced off the post and in past goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.

United doubled their lead in the 14th minute when Luke Shaw's pass found Bruno Fernandes, whose shot was deflected by Benjamin Cheskö into the net for 2-0. After the break, United made substitutions due to Cheskö's injury, bringing on Ahmed Diallo. However, Manchester United's mistakes came back to haunt them when Dominic Szoboszlai capitalized on poor defending to make it 2-1 in the 48th minute.

The defensive lapses continued when goalkeeper Senne Lammens' poor clearance allowed Alexis Mac Allister to set up Cody Gakpo for an easy finish, equaling at 2-2 in the 56th minute. Liverpool dominated possession afterward, but Manchester United's counterattack proved decisive. In the 78th minute, Casemiro's header from Luke Shaw's cross found Kobbie Mainü, who scored a brilliant finish to make it 3-2—his first goal of the season following his recent contract extension.

With this victory in their 35th match, Manchester United now has 64 points and sits 3rd in the table, mathematically guaranteeing their spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. Even if they lose all three remaining matches, they would finish 5th at worst, above Brighton (currently 6th) who could only reach 61 points maximum. Liverpool remains in 4th place with 58 points from 35 matches but risks being overtaken by Aston Villa, sitting 6 points behind Manchester United.

On May 3, 2025, at 7:30 a.m., Taweesit Montrichan, Mayor of Dong Sing Subdistrict Municipality in Chiang Kham, Roi Et province, led administrative and engineering staff in assessing damage from a violent windstorm that damaged homes starting around 3:45 p.m. in villages 1, 4, 13, 15, and 16 of Dong Sing Subdistrict.

Residents reported hearing an extremely powerful wind that, within just 5 minutes, completely destroyed homes and ripped off roofs entirely. Window panes shattered across multiple residences, utility poles were knocked down throughout the village causing a widespread power outage, and corrugated metal roofing from various houses was blown onto village roads.

Immediately, officials worked together to clear roofing material from village streets to restore access for residents. Meanwhile, provincial electricity authorities rushed to restore power to affected homes.

The initial damage assessment found a total of 51 damaged houses. The findings will be submitted to Roi Et province for consideration of emergency relief funds and material allocation to repair residents' homes and provide urgent assistance.

A truck fire erupted on the Bangna-Trat Highway inbound lane at kilometer 40 in Bang Wa subdistrict, Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao province at 7:30 PM on May 3rd. The incident featured periodic explosions and intensely blazing flames shooting high into the air. Firefighters responded by closing traffic temporarily on the inbound express lane and deployed water and chemical agents to suppress and control the fire, taking approximately one hour to fully extinguish it. The truck was completely destroyed by the flames. Initial investigation revealed the truck was transporting lithium batteries for electric motorcycles, traveling from Plaeng Yao district in Chachoengsao province to Samut Sakhon province. Authorities are conducting further investigation before proceeding with legal action.

In Thai League matchday 29 on May 3, 2025, Lampang Warriors hosted Chiang Rai United in a tightly contested match that ended in a 0-0 draw. This result brings Lampang's total to 28 points, securing 12th place and guaranteeing their survival in the league, as they now sit 3 points ahead of 14th-placed Sukhothái (25 points). Although Sukhothái's final match against Muangthong United (23rd place, 26 points) could theoretically change the picture, Lampang's buffer is mathematically insurmountable. In other results, Ratchaburi FC dominated Rayong FC with a 6-1 victory, and Prachuap FC defeated Udon Thani 2-0.

Bangkok Governor Chatchat Sittiphan posted on Facebook to clarify the situation where multiple candidates running for Bangkok governor are using his image and name in their campaigns. The governor firmly stated that he has not endorsed anyone. On May 3, 2025, Governor Chatchat Sittiphan issued a personal Facebook statement addressing the controversy over candidates running for Bangkok governor who are using his photograph and name in their campaign materials. The governor noted that he has received numerous inquiries about this matter and made two important clarifications: first, he currently does not support any candidate and will personally announce any future endorsements; and second, the "Better Bangkok" name was one he used approximately five years ago during his own gubernatorial campaign but has since discontinued using it and maintains no connection to the newly formed Better Bangkok group. He expressed his willingness to collaborate with all parties but requested their cooperation in not creating misunderstandings among Bangkok residents about his support for any particular group or individual.