All eyes on Trump's China visit—AP reports on May 12 about U.S. President Donald Trump's official visit to China, where he will meet and discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping between May 13-15. Amid expectations of major breakthroughs in resolving longstanding disputes between China and the U.S.—from technological competition to sensitive Taiwan matters that have strained international relations. Two weeks before the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call that bilateral relations remain generally stable, but Taiwan remains the greatest risk to the relationship. China has again signaled that Taiwan will be among the top priorities in discussions, with little hope of resolving this protracted issue. The meeting agenda may also include efforts to end the war with Iran, as China serves as an informal mediator. Henrietta Levin, senior researcher and China studies expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the U.S., stated: "Both sides agree that stability between the U.S. and China is important. Once you move past the stability question, what happens next in the relationship becomes more complicated. For that reason, there's very little likely to come from this meeting." China has openly criticized the U.S. and Israel regarding the war in Iran. Given China's close political and economic ties with Iran, many view China as an informal mediator capable of influencing the Iranian government. However, China has remained cautious and chosen not to become deeply involved. Levin also noted that China is unlikely to want to solve problems the U.S. created for itself in the Middle East. Days earlier, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on China to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, stating that China's purchase of Iranian oil constitutes support for terrorism. "Let's see whether China will use diplomatic means and get Iran to open the strait. Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, and China buys up to 90 percent of its energy from Iran, so China is essentially funding the world's largest terrorist state," Bessent said on Fox News.

Travel influencer Bellephat (Bell Pasaraphon Puripongthanawatnont) has issued a safety warning after experiencing a disturbing encounter while solo traveling in South Korea. According to her Facebook post, while enjoying her trip, a Korean man began following her. When she entered a café to get food, the stalker followed her inside and sat directly across from her at the same table, even though numerous other tables were available. The man sat down without permission and repeatedly tried to initiate conversation. Despite Bellephat's refusal and requests for privacy, he remained seated stubbornly at her table. Fearing for her safety, she decided to record a video of the man as evidence. She chose not to engage with him, though he continued attempting to talk to her. She tried calling friends for help but they were not nearby. After sitting alone talking to himself for a while, the man eventually left. Bellephat has issued a general warning to all women traveling abroad solo, advising them to stay alert, remain aware of their surroundings, and immediately seek help or contact police if anything suspicious occurs.

Following Trai Sirinath Scott's emotional video confession claiming he was sexually assaulted multiple times by his older brother Pai Sunisth Scott and that their mother filed a lawsuit over a Hua Hin property left by their grandfather, Pai took to Instagram on May 12, 2025, to address the allegations. In his statement, Pai emphasized that everything he says is truthful and backed by evidence, with his family's awareness of all matters. He declared he would refrain from further social media responses and would let legal proceedings handle the situation.

Regarding the first point about the sexual assault allegations, Pai firmly denied these claims, stating they never occurred and are "disgusting." He noted that everyone who knows him, including family members, can attest that he would never do such a thing. He expressed deep regret that his brother believes he committed such acts.

Concerning the audio clip, Pai stated he was unaware it had been recorded. He acknowledged that it likely contained a conversation between him and his brother from their childhood, when they may have quarreled and engaged in sibling teasing. Pai admitted that as a child, he may have been rough and unaware of what was appropriate, and he has already apologized to his brother multiple times. He clarified that he spent his teenage years in a different country and only saw his brother during school breaks, when he typically spent time with friends and his girlfriend.

On the second point about family abandonment, Pai denied these allegations, stating that extended family and friends have repeatedly offered help and support in various ways, including medical assistance. However, he noted that his brother blocked all communication channels, preventing the family from staying in contact. He stressed that if such a situation were true, the family would undoubtedly have taken action.

Regarding the third point about the Hua Hin property dispute, Pai explained that the house originally belonged to their grandfather, who gave it to his children. Their mother's portion was given to him and his brother. The lawsuit was filed because of property destruction, trespassing by outsiders, and removal of shared items. Pai stated the family seeks the return of these items for the safety of the property and its residents, and he possesses clear evidence to support legal action.

Pai concluded by emphasizing that he had no intention of hurting anyone and found it extremely difficult to make such public statements. He expressed that this situation is deeply upsetting to him and was never something he expected to happen. While he did not want family matters made public and acknowledged that speaking out doesn't help anyone, including his brother, he stressed that the family remains open to dialogue with his brother.

Arsenal, currently leading the English Premier League, has confirmed that Ben White, the England national team defender, will miss the rest of the season and faces the prospect of being sidelined for the World Cup.

The 28-year-old defender suffered a knee injury during the first half of Arsenal's victory over West Ham United in the Premier League last Sunday.

Arsenal's medical team released a statement regarding his injury, stating: "Our medical team is managing Ben's rehabilitation, with everyone working at full capacity to help get Ben fit in time for the start of our preseason."

White has made 30 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions this season, including playing in the last five matches.

The announcement suggests he will miss the opportunity to represent England at the World Cup this summer, with England manager Thomas Tuchel set to announce his squad on May 22.

Sweden has unveiled its 26-player roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Thai-Swedish left-back Erik Kahl is notably absent from the squad. His omission could prompt the player to reconsider pledging his international allegiance to Thailand's national team. Sweden has qualified as one of Europe's representatives for the final tournament in 2026, which will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. On May 12, Sweden officially released its 26-player World Cup squad, and notably, Erik Kahl, the Thai-Swedish left-back, was not included despite delivering outstanding performances that helped Aarhus GF win Denmark's top-flight championship for the first time in 40 years. This exclusion from the World Cup may prompt Erik Kahl to make the decision to play for Thailand's national team instead. Previously, Nualphran Lamsam, the president of the Football Association of Thailand, stated that negotiations with Kahl had progressed over 90 percent.

Two additional victims have come forward in the case against a fraudulent spiritual healer accused of sexual assault. Police Major Ekasit Panseeta, commander of Subdistrict 4 Police Station, disclosed the case developments on May 12. Following a previous report, an 18-year-old victim filed an additional complaint regarding an incident that occurred when he was 17, describing inappropriate sexual touching. However, because he failed to report it within three months, the case has expired under statute of limitations, though investigators documented his statement as a witness.

Major Ekasit further reported that today a 25-year-old man from Nakhon Sawan province filed a complaint about his experience. The incident occurred when the victim was 20 and suffering from depression. Believing the spiritual healer could cure his condition, he sought treatment but was instead allegedly sexually assaulted through inappropriate touching and inappropriate comments. The victim did not immediately report it because he believed it was part of the treatment process and did not realize it was assault. He came forward after seeing news coverage of other cases.

The second victim experienced similar treatment and was also subjected to indecent assault. Due to the three-month reporting deadline not being met, this case has also expired under statute of limitations, and investigators documented his statement as a witness. Regarding the criminal proceedings against the spiritual healer, authorities are currently reviewing evidence and materials seized from the suspect's residence in Lamphun province to determine what can be used in the case. Detailed examination of all evidence is ongoing before further legal action is taken.