A 61-year-old Swedish national named Jimmy, along with his 58-year-old Thai wife Kalya, filed a complaint on May 14, 2569 through the "Lanta Sai Yai Tong Rawd" Facebook page after being attacked by his brother-in-law Surapol with a machete, resulting in serious head injuries. The incident occurred on March 28 in Khukhan District, Sisaket Province.

The conflict began when Jimmy accidentally ran over three chicks while driving to a garden, failing to notice them on the road. After the chick carcasses were found placed in the house, Surapol waited outside with a machete that evening, attempting to attack Jimmy while he was in his car. Despite relatives attempting to intervene and Jimmy getting out of the car to attempt negotiation and reconciliation, Surapol struck him in the back of the head, causing a severe laceration requiring over 21 stitches. Jimmy was hospitalized for more than a week.

Kalya believes the chicks were merely a pretext, and that the real cause stems from accumulated tensions between the two families over longstanding disputes, including a previous incident involving dogs. Although village elders previously resolved that matter, tensions remained. Surapol claims Jimmy threatened to beat him with a stick first, forcing him to use the machete in self-defense.

Khukhan Police have charged Surapol with "attempted murder" and are gathering evidence for prosecution. Jimmy remains uncompensated and suffers from neurological problems, poor memory, partial leg paralysis, and severe anxiety, as the perpetrator still lives directly across from him and the case remains unresolved.

Ekapon Luang Prasert, founder of the "Lanta Sai Yai Tong Rawd" page, stated that the incident is deeply troubling, expressing sympathy for the foreigner victim who had no intention of hitting the chicks. He emphasized that a machete attack on a public road was unjustified and believes the case has clear evidence. He pledged to coordinate with local police and the Ministry of Justice to seek witness protection and compensation for the victim, while arranging a lawyer from the page to follow the case. He assured all foreign residents that Thai law provides equal protection for both Thai and foreign nationals.

Parliament postponed the agenda on the 400 billion baht borrowing decree on May 14, 2025, at the House of Representatives meeting. Second Vice Speaker Lert Sakthaichaikhul informed the chamber about the Cabinet's approval of the royal decree granting the Finance Ministry authority to borrow funds to address energy crisis impacts and facilitate Thailand's energy transition, totaling 400 billion baht. Before Speaker Sophon Sarameh could bring the matter to the agenda, Natthapon Rueangphaniyavut, list MP and Democrat Party leader, led 135 MPs—representing more than one-fifth of all MPs—in filing a petition requesting the Speaker refer the decree to the Constitutional Court, challenging its constitutionality under Article 172. Consequently, the decree's agenda item has been suspended pending the Constitutional Court's ruling, as mandated by Article 173 of the Constitution. Under Article 173, the Constitutional Court must complete its review within 60 days of receipt and notify the Speaker of its decision. Should the court rule the decree unconstitutional under Article 172, it will be void from inception. Any such ruling requires approval from at least two-thirds of all Constitutional Court justices—currently six votes out of nine justices. According to reports, Speaker Sophon submitted the petition to the Constitutional Court on May 12, and the court's office has already registered it.

Thai woman stabs boyfriend in anger over his unemploymentLegacyA woman stabbed her boyfriend at a dormitory in Chon Buri on Saturday, May 9, after returning home from work to find him relaxing despite being unemployed. Police from Pan Thong Police Station responded to the incident at a dormitory in Pan Thong district during the evening. Officers found the 22 year old injured man outside the room while rescue workers provided first aid. The victim was wearing a football jersey, shorts, and flip-flops when officers arrived. He suffered a stab wound to his left shoulder. Although the injury was not considered life-threatening, rescue personnel transferred him to the hospital for further treatment and examination. Police identified the suspect as the man’s 28 year old girlfriend, who remained at the scene and surrendered to officers. According to the woman, she returned to the room at around 8pm after finishing work at a factory in the area and found her boyfriend relaxing inside the accommodation. Photo via Matichon She told police that all the lights and electric fans had been left switched on despite him being alone in the room. The woman said she became frustrated because she was responsible for all household expenses after her boyfriend lost his job and moved into her room on April 16. The suspect reportedly claimed she was upset that the man spent his days at home without actively seeking employment while she continued working to support both of them financially. Police said the disagreement escalated into a heated argument before the Chon Buri stabbing occurred. According to the woman’s statement, she stabbed her boyfriend once during the confrontation. The injured man then ran from the room to seek help from neighbours and rescue workers. Photo via Matichon Police have not yet announced formal charges or legal action against the woman. Officers summoned both parties for further questioning and possible mediation regarding the incident. Domestic disputes involving violence have continued to make headlines in Thailand in recent months. Earlier this month in Saraburi province, a woman drove her car into her boyfriend’s motorcycle before running him over, resulting in his death. The suspect claimed she had financially supported the man throughout their relationship and became angry after he attempted to end it. The story Thai woman stabs boyfriend in anger over his unemployment as seen on Thaiger News.

On May 14, 2025, Pol. Lt. Col. Trairongth Phiwphon, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, disclosed progress in the Chen Ming Sun case, revealing that investigators have uncovered financial trails linking the suspect to scammer and call center operations in Cambodia. Deputy Police Chief Pol. Gen. Samran Nualma has ordered the Cyber Police to expedite the investigation and collect evidence from all angles, with officials currently analyzing financial pathways, personal connections, and immigration records to establish links to broader online criminal networks.

Based on preliminary investigation data, authorities confirmed that Chen Ming Sun is not a low-level operative within the call center gang, as fraud victims typically refer to such Chinese nationals as "bosses." However, the exact level of his involvement requires further analysis. The national police headquarters is taking the case seriously, with Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panpetch having personally conducted initial inspections and assigning Deputy Chief Pol. Gen. Samran to closely oversee the investigation. Thai police have been coordinating continuously with Chinese authorities.

Joint intelligence checks between Thailand and China revealed that Chen Ming Sun has no listing on international watchlists or suspicion alerts in his home country, prompting Thailand to review and strengthen its foreign national screening and surveillance measures. The police are advancing the "One Police" initiative to integrate databases across all agencies, facilitating foreign national checks nationwide. Additionally, the Royal Thai Police is receiving cooperation from LINE Thailand in blocking illegal chat rooms and websites related to online gambling, drug trafficking, weapons sales, and exploitation of children and women. LINE Thailand has shut down over 50% of the illegal accounts and groups reported by police, and authorities are requesting that LINE elevate its proactive detection system to instantly block "flesh rooms" and online scam groups while forwarding data for prosecution. Police also warned the public that joining LINE groups or platforms involved in illegal activities risks falling victim to fraud and potential legal prosecution.

HAVANA — Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil supplies as the country faces a worsening electricity crisis linked to U.S. restrictions on fuel shipments, Energy and Mines Minister Vicente de la O said on 14 May 2026.

The minister said prolonged fuel shortages had severely affected Cuba's power grid, contributing to major blackouts across the country in recent months.

In Havana, some areas have been left without electricity for more than 20 hours a day, officials said.

Cuba's electricity system relies on domestically produced crude oil, natural gas and renewable energy sources.

Authorities said Cuba has been attempting to negotiate fuel imports despite restrictions imposed by the United States, while global oil prices and ongoing conflicts have further complicated supply efforts.

U.S. measures blocking fuel shipments to Cuba have now entered a fourth month, affecting public services nationwide, officials said.

On May 14, 2569, reporters visited a motorcycle repair shop on Mittraphap Road (Udon Thani-Nong Khai route) in Muban Tha Toom, Mueang District, Udon Thani Province, after receiving complaints about an unusually high water bill. The shop owner, 35-year-old Nai Golf, showed bills indicating 20,593.76 baht for April and 21,245.39 baht for May—totaling 41,839.15 baht for consuming 922,000 liters of water. This seemed unreasonable for a rented room where the shop operated only during daytime hours, with the owner returning to his home in Phen District at night.

Nai Golf explained that he normally pays only 300-400 baht per month for water. In April, he received no bill and thus paid nothing. When the May bill arrived on May 7, it combined both months' charges, shocking him with the enormous total. Although he suspected a leak, there were no signs of water damage, and the above-ground pipes showed no visible ruptures.

Initial inspections by provincial waterworks officials found the meter functioning normally—it rotated when water flowed and stopped when the valve closed. No leaks were detected inside the house. Officials told him to pay according to the bill or submit a request for installment payments. Unsatisfied with this response, Nai Golf contacted the media for investigation.

A second inspection by Isarin, the service head of the provincial waterworks in Udon Thani, confirmed the meter was functioning properly and showed normal readings. However, officials noted there was an outdoor faucet and that the meter readings matched both months of readings taken by the meter reader. The case has been referred to the provincial waterworks office for further review and resolution, with the owner to be notified of the outcome.