The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather alert for 55 provinces on May 5, 2569, warning of thunderstorms affecting 60 percent of areas in the central region, with Bangkok and surrounding areas experiencing full impact. Strong winds, hail, and heavy rainfall are expected across upper Thailand due to a high-pressure system and cold air mass from China covering the Northeast and South China Sea. Residents are urged to avoid open areas, large trees, weak structures, and unstable billboards. Farmers should reinforce fruit trees and prepare protective measures for crops and livestock while monitoring their health during weather changes.

The Southern region will experience scattered thunderstorms from easterly and southeasterly winds affecting the Gulf of Thailand, Southern Thailand, and Andaman Sea. From May 6-8, 2569, rainfall will increase with heavy showers in some areas of lower Southern Thailand due to an easterly wind wave. Sea conditions in the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea will have waves approximately 1 meter high, with areas under thunderstorms experiencing waves exceeding 2 meters. Fishermen are advised to exercise extra caution and avoid thunderstorm areas.

Air quality in upper Thailand is currently at good to moderate levels with dust and haze accumulation, aided by rainfall in some areas. Regional forecasts include: Northern region with 40 percent thunderstorms and hail in Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Phichit, and Phetchabun provinces; Northeast region with 40 percent thunderstorms and heavy rain in areas including Loei, Nong Khai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani; Central region with 60 percent thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain affecting Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chai Nat, Lopburi, Saraburi, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon; Eastern region with 60 percent thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat provinces; and Southern Eastern Coast with 30 percent thunderstorms in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Pattani, and Yala provinces.

On May 4th, rescue teams from the Sawaeng Bencatham Samut Songkhram Foundation responded to a distress call about a capsized boat and a missing person near Mae Klong Bay in Muang District, Samut Songkhram Province. Rescue personnel deployed rubber boats and jet skis for an urgent search operation amid severe weather and strong winds. The search covered over 10 kilometers in both the Mae Klong River and the bay area, but proved extremely challenging due to powerful currents during high tide and increasingly violent sea conditions. As darkness fell, officials were forced to suspend the operation temporarily for safety reasons and plan to resume the search the following morning. Police from Muang Samut Songkhram station are working to identify the missing person and contact relatives.

Officers discovered an abandoned fiberglass boat floating about 500 meters from the incident site, containing some seafood, which was brought to a pier for inspection. Nai Phon, also known as Tai Noi Bunmak, a 55-year-old shellfish farmer who witnessed the tragedy, recounted that he heard desperate cries for help from a nearby restaurant. When he turned around, he saw a person drowning wearing a pink hood. He immediately ordered two assistants to jump in and help, but the strong current prevented them from reaching him in time, and the man was swept under.

A restaurant worker near the incident site described the horrifying moment when she heard customers shouting about someone drowning. Running outside, she witnessed the victim struggling and crying out 'I can't take it anymore.' Although someone tried to reach him with a bamboo pole, the violent wind and waves prevented rescue, and he disappeared before their eyes amid panic and desperation.

A severe storm struck Chainat province at 8:45 p.m. on May 4, 2025, when Deputy Investigation Officer Lt. Col. Pisit Bunmee of Muang Chainat Police Station received a report of a woman killed by a falling electrical pole on Phahon Yothin Road in Village 3, Sua Hok Subdistrict, Muang District, Chainat Province. Officers responded with emergency medical personnel from Chainat Narenthorn Hospital and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

At the scene, over 30 electrical poles were found collapsed across more than one kilometer, blocking the incoming lane to the city and causing widespread power outages. The body of Ms. Thaworn (surname withheld), 74 years old from Sua Hok Subdistrict, was discovered pinned under a fallen pole against her motorcycle, surrounded by grieving family members.

Initial investigation revealed that before the accident, the victim had ridden her motorcycle to deliver rice to her sister in Tak Li District, Nakhon Sawan Province, located in a border region. On her return journey, a violent summer storm with strong gusts and lightning struck the area. Electrical poles near the Baan Mee intersection began collapsing in rapid succession like dominoes at the exact moment the victim was riding home. She was struck by the falling poles just 2-3 kilometers from her house.

The victim's son, tearfully recounting the events, revealed that he had called his mother during the storm to warn her not to go out, as the wind had already blown away part of their roof. However, because his mother cared deeply for her sister and was concerned about her, she insisted on delivering the rice as she always did. When the storm intensified and his mother did not return, he went out searching and found her deceased beneath the fallen power pole. Authorities released the body to family members for religious rites and coordinated with relevant agencies to clear the area and restore traffic flow.

A close call with danger! An elderly woman received a terrifying scare when she opened her home's door without realizing a snake was perched on it, positioned just inches from her face. Only moments later did she notice the cobra raising its head and staring directly at her, prompting her to quickly slam the door shut and flee. On May 4, the Facebook page "Jae Moy v+" shared a chilling clip of the incident captured on the home's security camera. The footage shows the elderly woman walking from the right side of the frame toward the door on the left. As she gently opens the door and begins to step through, she fails to notice the large snake clinging to the area above the doorframe. Moments pass before the snake raises its head and fixes its gaze on the woman. Realizing something is amiss, she looks upward and comes face-to-face with the large snake just inches away. Startled, she quickly shuts the door and rushes outside. Fortunately, she escaped without any injuries.

The traveling Muay Thai spectacular comes to Chonburi with Phetsai Tharn facing off against Pen Dao in the headline bout, broadcast live on True Visions NOW.

Eastern Thailand fight fans are gearing up for five-star excitement at the Muay Thai spectacular traveling event, held at a temporary ring outside Chonburi Provincial Hall on Tuesday, May 5th. The highlight is a rematch between Phetsai Tharn, a student of the legendary Luang Pee Nam Fon and a formidable knee specialist from Surin currently on a three-fight winning streak. He's been training intensively at On Sukhumvit camp, showcasing his strong clinch control and devastating front kicks to subdue his opponent once again. His challenger is Pen Dao from Roongroj Promotion, a complete striker from Phang Nga who trains hard at Raiwai Muay Thai. Pen Dao comes in confident after a recent victory at Rajadamnern Stadium, ready to use his precise timing and sharp right kicks to counter the knee fighter and avenge his March loss in Phuket. This matchup pits aggressive power fighting against technical skill to determine who will reign supreme in Chonburi.

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Case closed! Buunchued Temple in Pathum Thani has successfully opened and inspected the sacred golden hair relic (Phra Keshmala), confirming the gold is still inside. The temple denies any attempt to conceal the facts and commits to full transparency. Following widespread public concern about low gold content detected in initial testing of the Phra Keshmala at Buunchued Temple in Bang Poon subdistrict, Mueang district, Pathum Thani province, the temple conducted a formal inspection today with multiple witnesses present. Workers used an electric grinder to carefully cut the base of the relic, then gradually pried open the covering. Inside, they found a thick layer of plaster covering the cavity. Using a chisel, they carefully chipped away the plaster until golden chunks became visible. The full inspection revealed authentic gold nuggets sealed inside the relic's hollow chamber—the gold had not disappeared as some had speculated. The discovery brought relief and joy to the abbot, temple committee, and devotees. The temple firmly states it had no intention to hide anything and stands ready to disclose all details of the process for complete transparency. Special thanks to community leader Aw-Off of Bang Poon.