The Thailand Water Sports Association, in partnership with Thai Oil and Laem Chabang Municipality, has launched the 2025 Lifesaving Initiative to reduce drowning fatalities, marking the seventh consecutive year of the program. The initiative seeks to equip youth with essential water safety skills, including floating, swimming proficiency, and survival techniques to reduce daily risks and promote safety.

The opening ceremony was led by Tanawit Tossakul, Secretary-General of the Thailand Water Sports Association, alongside Chetsadee Prongjit, Corporate Relations Manager at Thai Oil, who spoke about the company's continued support, and Deputy Mayor Santi Sritanthong, who welcomed participants and stressed the importance of preventing water accidents involving children and youth.

Historically, drowning remains a leading cause of death among Thai children under 15 years old. Most incidents occur in natural water sources including pools, dams, canals, ponds, and reservoirs. The primary causes stem from unsafe water activities or accidental falls into water bodies, combined with a lack of swimming and survival skills. Many victims were not wearing life jackets or flotation devices. This program addresses these critical gaps by teaching water survival techniques, proper rescue methods, and swimming skills.

The closing ceremony was attended by Chamri Anant, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Thai Oil, Deputy Mayor Santi Sirilanyang, and Major General Petcharat Limpraserit, Vice-President and Treasurer of the Thailand Water Sports Association. Certificates of achievement were presented to all program participants, recognizing their successful completion of water safety training.

This lifesaving initiative represents a significant collaborative effort to promote continuous water safety education and skill development, ultimately aiming to reduce drowning fatalities and create a sustainable culture of water safety for Thai children and youth.

Tragic Stabbing: Mental Health Patient Stops Taking Medication, Stabs Sleeping Brother Fatally. A 49-year-old man was sleeping in his room when his younger brother, who has a mental health condition and had stopped taking his medication, stabbed him in the ribs with a knife while in an altered state of mind. The injured man walked to his mother with his hand on the wound, telling her 'I've been stabbed by my brother,' before being rushed to the hospital. He ultimately died from his injuries.

On May 14, 2569, Lieutenant Colonel Kannawatch Gaewruang, an investigator at Bang Madue Police Station in Surat Thani Province, received a report of the stabbing incident that occurred at a residence in Krud Sub-district, Pun Phin District, Surat Thani Province. Police immediately went to investigate with patrol units and detectives.

At the scene inside the bedroom, police found blood. The victim, Yutthana, 49 years old, had been stabbed in the back ribs with the knife piercing his lung. He was transported to the hospital but died shortly after. The suspect is his younger brother, Ratthapon, 33 years old, who has been detained.

The mother reported that before the incident, her older son was sleeping in his room when he came out holding his wound, saying 'I've been stabbed by my brother.' She immediately took him to the hospital. The younger son had been under psychiatric care with medication and injections but had stopped taking his medicine for some time. Recently, health center staff had counseled him to resume his medication, but in the past 2-3 days, he began talking to himself and became easily irritated, which led to him fatally stabbing his older brother.

Authorities have taken Ratthapon into custody and will arrange for a psychiatric evaluation to determine appropriate legal action.

Adidas and Manchester United, the renowned English Premier League club, have launched their 2026-27 home kit by blending their storied heritage with contemporary design to create a new milestone in the club's history.

The 2026-27 home shirt features a red polo-style design decorated with striped detailing along the collar and sleeve cuffs, reviving and reimagining the club's iconic 1970s kit. The striped collar was inspired by the kit worn during the club's domestic cup championship victory in 1977, marking the 50th anniversary of that achievement with a modernized update that captures both the nostalgia of the past and cutting-edge innovation.

The sleeve features Adidas's signature white stripes that contrast boldly with the red shirt body, complemented by black accents throughout that represent the club's colors. The back of the neck displays the "United" lettering. The home kit will be paired with white shorts and black socks.

From a technical standpoint, the jersey is engineered from advanced 3D fabric that is lightweight, ergonomically fitted, and provides exceptional comfort and freedom of movement. It incorporates Adidas's latest CLIMACOOL+ technology for superior moisture absorption and sweat-wicking, keeping players cool and dry throughout the match. The strategically positioned mesh paneling ensures optimal airflow during play.

The new home kit will debut in the Premier League match at Old Trafford against Nottingham Forest on May 17th.

BANGKOK — 14 May 2026, Thai police have charged a Chinese passenger accused of damaging automated passport control gates and verbally abusing immigration officers at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, authorities said.

Police said the incident occurred at about 14:35 on 13 May in the outbound immigration area of Zone 2 at Thailand's main international airport.

According to immigration police, the man, identified as Zheng, allegedly kicked and damaged two automated passport control gates before forcing his way through the checkpoint without authorisation.

Authorities said the suspect then shouted insults at officers in Chinese, including profanities directed at police, and attempted to physically confront officers while they were on duty. Police said the man's wife intervened and restrained him before the situation escalated further.

Immigration officers filed complaints accusing the suspect of insulting public officials during the performance of their duties and damaging government property.

Airport officials said the damaged passport control machines sustained severe damage estimated at about 481,500 baht ($13,000), excluding value-added tax.

The suspect was reportedly travelling on Spring Airlines flight 9C7282. Police said investigators were gathering evidence and proceeding with legal action.

Actress Fern Pimchanok Luoviseshapibun, who attended the 'BABY BRIGHT SUN SUN BEACH CLUB' event at Cafe Casa Tropika in Bangsaen, Chonburi, gave an interview about her close friend Mind's situation. When asked about Mind, Fern responded: "I saw the news yesterday and I was genuinely shocked. It's quite heavy. I was surprised just like everyone else. I didn't know Mind's husband well—we only met at the wedding. I never knew details about his family. As for the audio clip, I felt... sorry for the victim. And I can't accept sexual misconduct in any case. It's deeply disturbing."

Regarding her friends in the industry who supported Mind but faced criticism: "I understand. These matters spark intense social movements. I understand why such things happen. Since I hadn't spoken with Mind, when she posted things, it was like a way of communicating that she wanted us to know she was there. We're very concerned about her wellbeing. As for liking her post, I don't want that interpreted as blanket approval. I'm confident that she—and many others like us—recognize the severity of this issue. She would never support sexual misconduct in any case."

For now, I can only express my concern for her. Eventually she'll find her own way through this. Even if right now she seems not to see anyone (voice wavering), when she turns around, she'll see us still here."

On May 14, 2025, Warapong Intamoong, director of the Phichit Ombudsman's Office, revealed an investigation into a spillway project after residents and the STRONG anti-corruption network in Phichit submitted complaints against the Provincial Administration Organization. The organization spent 2,568,000 baht on constructing a reinforced concrete spillway in the Ban Pak Khlong canal in Samngam district, measuring 4 meters wide, 48 meters long, and 3 meters high. The 120-day project began on February 12, 2024, and was scheduled to finish on June 11, 2024.

Approximately two months after completion, heavy rain fell on May 9-10, 2025, causing the canal to overflow the spillway. By the night of May 10, the structure cracked and collapsed—despite water only passing through it for two days.

The Phichit Ombudsman's Office has sent officials to inspect the site and will formally notify relevant agencies, contractors, and affected community networks. They will conduct a comprehensive field inspection to verify whether the construction met specifications and professional engineering standards.

Experts and engineers will review the blueprints and conduct site inspections to determine if the concrete pouring, reinforcement steel placement, soil compaction, and pile driving were properly executed. If construction met standards but is still under warranty, the employer will coordinate repairs with the contractor. However, if the construction deviated from specifications or shows signs of corruption, legal action will be taken strictly. The office emphasizes ensuring taxpayer funds are used most effectively.