During a parliamentary session on April 30, 2569 at the National Assembly, Romadon Panjor, a Pheu Thai party list MP, raised concerns about the shooting of Nakhon Si Thammarat MP Kamlasak Liwamoh, describing it as a significant case. Although progress has been made against the suspected perpetrator group, evidence over the past month has implicated state officials, the National Intelligence Agency, military units, locations, and vehicles, leading Romadon to question whether this was merely an attack on one MP or a broader threat to parliamentary institutions.

Romadon urged Parliament Speaker Sophon Saranom to establish a monitoring committee or mechanism to ensure the investigation proceeds impartially and that investigators maintain independence, arguing that any attack on MPs constitutes an attack on the most vital institution in democracy.

Sophon responded that while he was deeply concerned from the incident's onset and had personally spoken with and encouraged the affected MP, he believed the case is progressing well and should be left to the responsible agencies. He stated there are currently no obstacles impeding the work of relevant authorities, and that he has informed all related agencies to prioritize the security of all parliamentarians regardless of their province.

New York City Mayor Sohran Mamdani said he would request that King Charles III, who is on an official state visit to the United States, return the 'Koh-i-Noor,' a diamond weighing 105.6 carats. "If I had a private conversation with His Majesty, I would ask him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond," said Mamdani, an Indian-American, hours before the 9/11 memorial ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. King Charles later spoke with Mamdani at the ceremony, while Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the matter, and there is no confirmation of whether Mamdani formally requested the diamond's return. India has previously called multiple times for Britain to return the Koh-i-Noor. Historically, British colonial administrators presented the diamond to Queen Victoria in 1847, approximately 176 years ago. After the East India Company annexed the Punjab region in 1846 and seized the diamond from a deposed Indian leader, the Koh-i-Noor had previously been owned by the Mughal emperors of India, the Shah of Iran, the Emir of Afghanistan, and Sikh maharajas.

Thai athletics is advancing according to its "Dream Big, Reach Far" vision, approving overseas training for the men's and women's 4×100m relay teams in preparation for the 20th Asian Games later this year. General Chakrit Chaijinda, president of the Thai Athletics Association, chaired the 2025 annual general meeting at The Twin Towers Hotel in Bangkok, attended by senior association officials, committee members, affiliated clubs, and media representatives.

The meeting reviewed and approved several important matters, including the 2024 annual meeting minutes, 2024 performance reports, 2024 financial statements, appointment of auditors for 2025, and the association's strategic initiatives for the coming year to ensure efficient and continuous development of Thai athletics.

Additionally, the association's committee meeting approved overseas training programs for both the men's and women's 4×100m relay teams in preparation for the 20th Asian Games. The committee also approved improvements to the track facilities at the National Stadium in Samutsakhon, Pathumthani.

The athletics association president stated that over the past year, the organization has continuously developed the sport. Following KBU Sport Poll's recognition of the Thai Athletics Association as the most outstanding sports organization and athlete Biw Phuripool Bunsuon as Thailand's top athlete, the committee will continue executing the strategic plan "Dream Big, Reach Far" aimed at achieving excellence at the Asian level and advancing to the world stage. The association credits success in organizing competitions and sending athletes to national and international venues to strong cooperation from all sectors, particularly member clubs that serve as primary sources for developing Thai athletes.

Lottery vendors in Chiang Mai's Saraphee district reported diverse lucky number selections for the May 2, 2025 drawing. Top-selling auspicious numbers include 29, 25, 48, 21, 19, and 20, with three-digit combinations 919 and 548 also performing well. Numbers are tied to commemorations such as the 421st death anniversary of King Naresuan (April 25, 2148) with number 292, and the 87th anniversary of the lottery's establishment (April 5, 1482).

The hot pick number 359 relates to actress Seedanee Sriphinyo, who passed away on April 20, 2025, at age 57. Supot Nimratpunpun, who composed Chiang Mai's provincial motto, died on April 19 at age 66, generating popular numbers 66, 19, 25, 03, 033, 066, 250, and 503. Additional favorites include numbers linked to Chiang Mai's 730th anniversary in April 2025 and Chinese calendar dates 193, 936, 19, 39, and 36.

Divine fortune teller Ploipairintr, who calculates lottery numbers through astrology and northern Thai lottery traditions, notes that Saturday, May 2, 2025, carries the day number 7, with friendly numbers 8 and 9. She recommends two-digit combinations including 78, 89, 79, 64, 18, 19, 56, 45, 38, 94, 48, 14, 58, 59, 15, 16, and 63. Three-digit suggestions include 257, 249, 511, 993, 589, 189, 884, 338, 883, 600, 689, 644, 454, 144, 119, 669, 535, 456, 153, and 433.

Top 10 hot-selling numbers: 57, 69, 79, 82, 32, 87, 29, 05, 24, 25. Top 10 famous picks: 29, 79, 71, 48, 25, 59, 89, 50, 28, 87. Top 10 lucky numbers: 77, 88, 99, 78, 89, 79, 83, 92, 24, 84. Top 10 hit numbers: 59, 29, 32, 28, 19, 71, 69, 72, 79, 09. Top 10 auspicious choices: 68, 86, 38, 63, 36, 83, 78, 87, 99, 66. Top 10 slow-moving numbers: 66, 74, 70, 12, 04, 55, 30, 99, 33, 36.

Thai couple allegedly kills man after swindling his money using AI generated profileLegacyA Thai couple allegedly operated a romance scam using artificial intelligence (AI) to create a social media profile, and murdered a victim in Surat Thani after their criminal action was caught. The victim, 61 year old Wichit Chompong, was found with more than 10 gunshot wounds in a roadside plantation in Son Sak district. His mobile phone was damaged and left at the scene. Wichit’s body was discovered by his 56 year old sister, Preeda, who became concerned after he left home at night. She said her brother rarely went out after dark for safety, noting he had previously been involved in illegal gun trading and drug trafficking before later running a shrimp farm. Before leaving, Wichit reportedly told his granddaughter he was going to deliver fuel to someone. His unusual behaviour prompted Preeda to follow him, leading to the discovery of his body. Photo via Matichon According to Channel 8, a housemaid identified as Fern and her boyfriend Sunthon are key suspects. Fern allegedly introduced Wichit to a woman named Ploy and provided him with her social media contact. Wichit reportedly developed a relationship with the woman online and transferred money to her, despite warnings from family members that the profile images may have been generated using AI. Reports indicated that the funds were transferred to Sunthon’s bank account rather than to Ploy. Media reports suggested the couple may have created a fake AI-generated profile to defraud Wichit. It is alleged they may have arranged to meet him on the day of the incident and killed him after he became aware of the scheme. Police have not confirmed these claims. Fern | Photo via Channel 8 Fern denied involvement, stating she had returned to her family home in another district on the day of the incident. However, a witness reportedly told Channel 8 that Fern was seen with Wichit that day. She declined to speak to reporters and left a police station without giving an interview. Another man, identified only as Dam, told Channel 8 that Fern introduced him to a woman named Bee in a similar manner. He said he transferred money during the relationship before later suspecting the profile was AI-generated. The funds were reportedly sent to Sunthon’s account, similar to Wichit’s case. Police investigations are ongoing. Members of the public have called for officers to examine Fern’s mobile phone and computer records as part of the inquiry. The story Thai couple allegedly kills man after swindling his money using AI generated profile as seen on Thaiger News.