Japanese striking legend Takeru Segawa knocked out Thai fighter Rodtang Jitmuangnon in the fifth round to win the ONE Championship interim flyweight kickboxing world title at ONE Samurai 1, held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on April 29, before retiring from professional fighting.

Following the match, the 34-year-old Takeru shared his emotions: "Today marks the final day of my fighting career, but to be honest, I don't want to stop because of my passion for the art of combat. All I can say is that I'm very excited." He continued, "At 34 years old, I never imagined I could still be this motivated. I thought my body might give out, but with support from so many people, I've been able to continue fighting until now. Ultimately, boss Chatri arranged this championship match for me, which completely transformed my motivation for this final fight. So I want to thank my team, Wann, Chatri, and everyone involved."

Regarding his final fight with Rodtang, Takeru expressed gratitude: "Actually, even after I knocked out Rodtang before, he still accepted this rematch. Thank you so much. Without Rodtang, we wouldn't have had such an amazing farewell match." He explained his strategy: "I intended to fight cautiously, but whenever I visualized the bout beforehand, I couldn't help but imagine an explosive fight, no matter how hard I tried. Before the match, I focused on carefully wearing down my opponent, thinking back to my strongest fighting style. Because it was against Rodtang, I wanted to give everything, but I remembered to carefully exhaust him first before attacking. I pushed myself fully to do that. Ultimately, I wanted to dedicate this victory to everyone and give this belt to everyone."

Four engineering students caused a commotion by constructing a homemade gas-pressurized launcher, opening a car's sunroof, and firing it playfully down the street, terrifying residents and causing a woman to fear she was under attack. A 30-year-old woman named Por filed a report with Muang Nonthaburi police stating that on April 26 at 4:00 AM, while riding her motorcycle from Soi Liang Muang Nonthaburi 5 onto the bypass road, a white Ford Everest followed her and she heard a gunshot-like sound once, then again at a turning point, making her fear for her safety.

On April 29 at 3:30 PM, Muang Nonthaburi police investigation officers summoned three 17-year-old male engineering students from the industrial engineering department at a university near Rama VII, along with a homemade bird-scaring launcher and a spray bottle containing 100 percent alcohol. One of the four students was unable to attend due to illness, though a parent was present to hear the questioning. After investigating the scene, police determined all three were responsible.

The students explained they had been at an older brother's house in Bang Sri Muang that day. On the way back, in a playful mood, they used the homemade bird launcher they had made for bird control at the residence, pressurized it with gas, opened the sunroof, and fired it repeatedly along the route. They admitted they had created the device based on a social media tutorial intending only to scare birds at home, not to threaten anyone, and acknowledged their recklessness and foolishness.

Officers then brought the victim to speak with the students. After mutual understanding was reached, the students apologized to the victim and promised not to repeat the behavior. Police filed a record of the incident before releasing them.

The Thai Meteorological Department issued Announcement No. 5 (45/2569) on severe thunderstorms affecting upper Thailand from April 29 to May 1. The northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, along with the eastern and lower central areas, will initially experience thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall in some areas, with possible lightning strikes. Bangkok and its vicinity will be affected in later stages. The storms are caused by a high-pressure system and cold air mass from China moving over the northeastern region and the South China Sea, while upper Thailand experiences hot to very hot conditions. Residents are advised to avoid open areas, large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees, prepare for crop and livestock damage prevention, and monitor their health during this period of changing weather conditions.

Chainat residents are criticizing the new electricity rate structure as unjust, questioning why their bills are surging by thousands of baht when their income hasn't changed. After the Energy Regulatory Commission approved a new electricity rate structure to begin in June, the first 200 units were set at no more than 3 baht per unit, while usage exceeding 401 units could cost over 5 baht per unit under a tiered system.

Reporters recently visited a decorative fish shop owner in Muang District, Chainat Province, which operates 24 hours daily to run oxygen pumps and lighting. Nattanon Ratphon, 37, the shop owner, revealed that this measure severely impacts business operators. Current sales are already poor, yet electricity costs are climbing in contradiction to the economic situation. This month alone, his bill jumped from 2,000 to 3,500 baht, and any further increases under the new structure would be unbearable. He questioned why bills keep rising by thousands of baht when income remains unchanged.

Meanwhile, 50-year-old vendor Jarinya Eamlaao shared that the scorching heat combined with caring for her bedridden father forces her to run air conditioning around the clock. With goods, fuel, and other expenses already expensive, people are forced to maintain the same income while costs rise everywhere. If the new rate structure pushes electricity bills even higher, she fears life will become increasingly difficult.

Nong Phaphaeng shop has issued a statement promising 1-7 day delivery following the viral live-streaming durian sale hosted by influencer Pimry Pie and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthammaphand, where premium durians normally priced at 600-700 baht each were offered at just 100 baht per fruit, with plans to sell one million units. The livestream event on April 28, 2569 (2026) attracted over 800,000 viewers across all platforms and sparked significant online controversy. Critics questioned whether the small-sized fruits—colloquially called "pop-pop durians"—were actually premium quality, whether one million units would genuinely be sold, and whether the 30-day delivery window (May 30 - June 1) was feasible. In response, Nong Phaphaeng released video footage showing a large warehouse filled with numerous boxes of durians ready for shipment, guaranteeing all orders would be delivered within 1-7 days, with the exception of orders placed just before the livestream ended, which might take longer. The shop confirmed they will handle all claims and complaints except for unripe fruit, offering refunds without requiring product returns, and stressed they are acting as a middleman seller purchasing directly from orchards and ready-to-ship inventory.

Kobbie Mainoo, the promising midfielder for Manchester United, is set to sign a new contract that will significantly boost his earnings by 650%. The 21-year-old midfielder will see his weekly wages rise from £20,000 to £150,000 under the new deal, which extends through 2031. This marks a remarkable turnaround after Mainoo was dropped from the squad during Ruben Amorim's tenure, when contract talks had stalled due to his uncertainty about his future at Old Trafford and ongoing image rights complications that have now been fully resolved.

Mainoo, who previously requested a transfer to Napoli, has emerged as a key player under Michael Carrick's management, featuring in 12 out of 113 matches. He has also returned to the England national team setup and is in contention for selection for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.