SISAKET — On May 25, 2026, two construction workers died and another was critically injured when a concrete beam and scaffolding collapsed from the fifth floor of a police residential building under construction. A fourth worker narrowly escaped death by clinging to a beam as his colleagues fell to the ground below.

The accident occurred around 10:00 a.m. at the construction site on Sri Wiset Road, directly behind Muang Sisaket Police Station. Officers from Muang Si Sa Ket Police Station coordinated with emergency medical teams and rescue volunteers to respond.

At the scene, the deputy commander of Sisaket Provincial Police and other officials inspected the five-story complex. The building features open stilt ground floor with police residential quarters planned for floors two through five.

Wooden formwork debris, bent steel reinforcement rods, and shattered scaffolding sections were scattered across the fifth floor and ground level, showing signs of severe impact. Three injured workers were rushed to Sisaket Hospital: Sangwan Chaibamrung, 58; Nuay Rayabsri, around 55; and Phitak Phenjaem, 50. All three were in critical condition.

Sangwan and Phitak died from severe impact injuries. Nuay remains in critical condition in the emergency intensive care unit undergoing urgent brain scans, though he remains conscious and responsive.

Witness Siriwat Namwiset, 44, who narrowly escaped, explained that the four workers were on the fifth floor repairing concrete beam formwork. After concrete was poured, the crew discovered structural instability and halted work to reinforce the outer frame. While making adjustments, they heard a loud cracking sound. Before Siriwat could finish warning his colleagues, the entire beam structure and scaffolding collapsed instantly.

His three coworkers, positioned near the edge, plunged to the ground. Siriwat said he thought he was dead when the floor disappeared beneath his feet, but in a reflexive moment, he grabbed onto a remaining piece of beam structure with all his strength. He miraculously managed to hold on as his friends fell below.

Police have cordoned off the scene.

A viral live stream of explicit sexual content posted on an avatar page reflects a critical crisis in digital society: the spread of "garbage content" designed solely to generate views, likes, shares, and viral momentum without regard for social consequences. Beyond obscene material, garbage content includes worthless, harmful material in exchange for online attention—such as explicit livestreams, violence, misinformation, public humiliation, risky challenges, and excessive vulgarity. These contents prioritize shock value and emotional provocation over substance and public benefit, violating morality, law, and others' rights while pursuing viral rewards rather than social responsibility.

The explicit clip currently facing criticism exemplifies garbage content, spreading sexually provocative material easily accessible to large audiences, particularly children and youth. It promotes the harmful misconception that extreme or illegal behavior can generate fame and income online. The damage of garbage content is now spreading into society's behavior patterns, particularly among children and youth lacking digital maturity. Such content may lead to imitation, normalization of immoral acts, and the use of violence and sexual content as attention-seeking tools, degrading social standards and compromising the overall quality of online media spaces.

Addressing garbage content is not the sole responsibility of police or government. While cyber police accelerate investigations and legal action, coordinating with Facebook to enforce stricter community standards remains important, the critical factor is cooperation from all social media users. They must consume information responsibly, refusing to like, share, or support illegal or provocative content. Simultaneously, families, schools, and society must build digital immunity, teaching children and youth media literacy to distinguish appropriate from inappropriate content, protecting them from boundless viral culture. Everyone in society must collaborate to create a safe online environment, refusing to support garbage content that not only degrades social quality but also risks encouraging imitation and causing problems beyond what society anticipates.

A taxi driver was arrested for drunk driving after crashing into five civilian vehicles at a red light intersection. Police took him into custody, but when officers came to wake him for breakfast the next morning, they found him unresponsive. Emergency responders attempted CPR for nearly an hour but were unable to revive him, and he was pronounced dead.

At noon on May 25, 2569 (2026), Pathum Thani emergency responders received notification from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station that a suspect in custody had become unresponsive in his cell. Multiple rescue units were dispatched to assist.

Upon arrival, responders found a 47-year-old man from Khok Muang Subdistrict, Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, lying unconscious in the cell. Officers removed him and performed CPR with chest compressions for nearly an hour, but he could not be revived.

Acording to Lieutenant Colonel Patthaichai Phamorpiboon, superintendent of Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station, the previous night officers received reports that the taxi had sideswiped five civilian vehicles at the Flat Pla Thong traffic light intersection in Bang Phun Subdistrict, Mueang Pathum Thani District. The driver was taken into custody and showed signs of alcohol intoxication. A breathalyzer test revealed an alcohol level of 375 milligrams per cent, leading to charges being filed and his detention according to legal procedures. No injuries were observed on the man's body at the time of arrest. Before police arrived at the scene, locals had helped him sit and rest on the sidewalk, and there were no signs of assault.

Upon questioning his wife, she stated that the man had been drinking throughout the evening until 8 p.m., then drove and collided with civilians' vehicles. CCTV footage reviewed regarding the in-custody death showed no one had attacked him. After being taken into custody, he collapsed and fell asleep due to intoxication. The following morning, officers attempted to wake him for questioning, but he did not respond. Officers noticed nothing unusual at the time, assuming he was simply exhausted from the previous night's drinking. At midday, they tried again to bring him food, but still received no response. Upon further inspection, they discovered he had died. His body was sent for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

Meanwhile, his wife revealed that on the night of the accident, she went to check on her husband after hearing about the crash and found him in police custody with handcuffs applied. He showed no signs of external injury, only appearing generally intoxicated. She stated she was unaware of any underlying health conditions or medical treatment he may have been receiving. She expressed uncertainty about the cause of death but said she must wait for her husband's relatives to arrive to discuss further arrangements.

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited is advancing sports tourism initiatives through the 'Bangkok Airways Boutique Series 2026' running competition, launching with the inaugural 'Bangkok Airways Trat Half Marathon 2026.' Designed to stimulate tourism and economic activity in Eastern Thailand, the event offers a unique running experience through distinctive landscapes while immersing participants in the local community culture of Trat Province. The competition takes place May 23-24, 2026 at Trat Provincial Stadium (Trat FC Club).

The 'Bangkok Airways Trat Half Marathon 2026' features three categories: 21-kilometer half marathon, 10-kilometer mini marathon, and 5-kilometer fun run. Half marathon finishers will receive a limited edition PUMA Finisher shirt as a memento. Thai actress Green-Atsadaporn Sirivatantakul will participate in the event, adding excitement for runners.

Beyond the main competition, a 'Kids Series' 800-meter fun run for children 12 and under will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2026, featuring adventure-style activities and family-friendly creative programs with an environmental conservation theme. Local children can participate free of charge to promote physical activity and health awareness.

Komkrit Gamwongwiroj, Director of Large Customer and Supplementary Revenue Products at Bangkok Airways, stated that the Trat Half Marathon is the first in the 2026 Boutique Series designed to continuously promote sports tourism. The company aims to deliver memorable running experiences while demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability and local communities. The initiative incorporates circular economy principles, with race shirts made from recycled PET bottles and commemorative medals designed to reflect Trat's identity while serving as functional luggage tags for travelers.

Three additional 2026 events are scheduled: 'Samui Half Marathon' at Phru Cheweng Park (June 20-21, 2026) featuring actors Mike-Pattharadej Songwannakitti and Pook Luk-Funtip Watcharatrakul; 'Sukhothai Half Marathon' at Sukhothai Historical Park (August 22-23, 2026) with actor Phan-Nawat Phoophantachaseeh; and 'Chiang Mai Half Marathon' at Royal Agricultural Station Angkhang (September 26-27, 2026) featuring actress Yaya-Urassaya Sperbund.

Bangkok Airways ticket holders receive special 'Fly to Run' privileges including 500-baht flight discounts, complimentary race bibs, exclusive merchandise, and 200 bonus frequent flyer points. Benefits are location and date-specific, valid May 17-31 (Trat), June 14-28 (Samui, Surat Thani), August 16-30 (Sukhothai), and September 20-October 4 (Chiang Mai). One ticket provides benefits for one participant.

The Insurance Commission launched the ASEAN Life Insurance Leadership Program (ALIP) 2026, its second iteration, on May 25, 2025, at Hotel Nikko Bangkok to advance life insurance system development across the region in response to aging society challenges. The program, themed "The Longevity Frontier: Navigating the Future of Wellness," brought together insurance regulators, industry executives, and global partners from Thailand, ASEAN nations, South Korea, and Hong Kong to exchange knowledge and strengthen international cooperation.

The Insurance Commission Secretary-General emphasized that the insurance industry must elevate its role from merely providing insurance products to becoming a "National Risk Buffer"—a critical mechanism for managing national risks while building an ecosystem that promotes both physical wellness and long-term financial security for citizens. The ALIP initiative reflects the Commission's collaborative approach to regulation and development, introducing the "Collaborative Shield" concept that allows innovation to serve public interest while enabling regulatory systems to adapt to global changes.

This year's program expanded partnerships with South Korea and Hong Kong, enhancing knowledge exchange to international standards. The five-day program (May 25-29) features four learning modules: Global Landscape & Strategic Outlook, Emerging Risk & Resilience, Technology & Customer Transformation, and additional content addressing the structural population changes across the ASEAN region. The Commission aims to establish ALIP as a central platform strengthening the ASEAN insurance community for sustainable long-term growth.

A 71-year-old woman nearly lost her life when a severe storm caused a roadside shelter to collapse on top of her in an instant. On May 25, 2569, Siam Ruam Jai Pu In rescue unit received a report from residents about a collapsed shelter with a person trapped inside along the Bangsing-Nong Yai Phim road in Nang Rong district, Buriram province, and dispatched a rescue team. Rescuers found an old roadside shelter completely collapsed on the ground. Inside, they discovered a woman later identified as 71-year-old Lamnai. Officers cleared away the debris and extracted her with a head wound, but she remained conscious and responsive. She was immediately transported to Nang Rong Central Hospital. Her 75-year-old husband, Sotsai, said his wife had gone out to tend animals in the rice field when heavy rain suddenly fell, prompting her to take shelter in the roadside shelter. Within seconds, the structure collapsed on her. He noted they were fortunate someone was nearby to help, as she could have suffered far worse injuries otherwise. Village headman Phanom Kongphlpan stated the shelter belonged to the rural road system and, while old from years of use, was not previously damaged—the strong storm winds are believed to have caused the collapse.