Bruno Fernandes, midfield captain of Manchester United's "Red Devils" in the English Premier League, has been named Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season by the English Football Writers' Association (FWA). Fernandes showcased exceptional form this season, most notably through his playmaking ability, delivering 20 assists from 32 Premier League appearances while also scoring 8 goals. With nearly 900 FWA members voting, Fernandes received 45% of the votes, narrowly beating second-place finisher Declan Rice of Arsenal by just 28 votes. Erling Haaland of Manchester City came in third. This marks the first time a Manchester United player has won this award in 16 years, since Wayne Rooney's win in the 2009-10 season. Fernandes is also the third Portuguese player to win the award, following Cristiano Ronaldo (two-time winner) and Ruben Dias.

On May 8, police arrested 30-year-old Chinese national Ming Chen Sun following a vehicle accident investigation, seizing five firearms including assault rifles and handguns, along with grenades, M75 explosives, and military ammunition. Officers were shocked to discover five C-4 explosives weighing 16 pounds each attached to a bulletproof vest with a remote-controlled detonation system, prompting an immediate evacuation order for residents within a high-destruction radius. Officials called in EOD teams to assess and neutralize the explosives, which were successfully disarmed at 8:41 PM.

Authorities also found fake identification documents including a Shan identity card, a Korean passport, and an American passport in the suspect's possession. Ming allegedly purchased the weapons and explosives from a social media contact three to four years ago and arranged delivery in Rayong Province. He claimed the C-4 devices were prepared for a suicide attempt due to depression, stating he had lived in Thailand for four years, previously operated a Chinese restaurant in Cambodia, and had dated a Thai woman before breaking up.

Phone records revealed videos of Ming test-firing weapons and using live chickens as target practice, along with footage of grenade detonation tests in water bodies and military weapons training—all allegedly conducted in Cambodia. The investigation remains ongoing with additional evidence collection in progress.

A delivery rider was left confused and frustrated after being told by a female customer to split the food bill with her. In the video clip posted on May 8 by the Facebook page 'Sopao – This Needs Attention,' the rider delivered an order but found himself in a heated argument. The customer claimed the system showed full payment was required, but explained she had called to ask why the restaurant status showed it was still being prepared. She questioned why there were so many orders at the restaurant and why the system indicated the food was still being prepared. The rider countered, 'How would I know how many orders the restaurant has? My job is just to wait.' The customer shot back, 'Why didn't you tell me the order was delayed? Why did you make me wait?' When the rider asked, 'What did I do wrong?' the customer responded, 'I'm explaining that this violates company policy.' The rider replied, 'Then I have to pay half the food cost?' The customer answered, 'Isn't that a company rule?' The rider firmly stated, 'No, there's no such rule about paying half, ma'am.' The customer then explained, 'This is my offer. You had already cancelled the order in the system, but you're waiting for the system to approve it, which it hasn't done yet. That's why I'm offering we split it.' The rider insisted, 'That's not okay. You need to pay the full 179 baht.' The customer continued, 'But you already cancelled it, it's just that the system hasn't processed it.' The rider argued back, 'It hasn't been cancelled yet, ma'am,' before the video ended.

Army Region 3 Launches Batch 12 Attack Drone Operator Course with Full-Scale Demonstration of Surveillance and Bombing Drones Including Night Operations, Focused on Enhanced Capabilities for Naresuan Task Force. May 8, 2025 – At the Wachirprakarn Range, 310th Infantry Division, Muang Tak District, Tak Province. General Worapheth Bunyabunnya, Commander of Army Region 3, and the Region 3 Operations Center Commander visited the tactical attack drone operator training course Batch 12 of the Naresuan Task Force to monitor training results and develop personnel capabilities in modern combat technology. Deputy Commander Nrong Chai Charoen Chai of the Naresuan Task Force received them, along with Training Chief Nath Korn Ruean Tib, training instructors, and personnel undergoing training. The curriculum was designed to develop personnel capabilities in using tactical unmanned aerial vehicles, preparing them to support security missions, surveillance, monitoring, and military operations in new formats. Unmanned drone technology is considered one of the critical military equipment playing a significant role in current battlefield operations. During this occasion, Army Region 3 witnessed demonstrations of various tactical unmanned aerial vehicle operations including surveillance drones, bombing drones, fire-bombing drones, and FPV-type drones, which can be applied to intelligence gathering, area surveillance, target tracking, and tactical support operations in border areas. The training enhanced skills and capabilities for night bombing operations and special operations areas. Additionally, Army Region 3 met with training instructors and trainees, providing encouragement and emphasizing the importance of learning and developing military technology skills to ensure personnel are prepared for missions in rapidly changing situations and can effectively counter new forms of threats. Army Region 3 praised the determination, commitment, and readiness of all personnel, as well as the systematic and modern training conducted by the Naresuan Task Force, which aligns with the direction of developing the Army into a digital-era military force. This emphasizes the importance of integrating technology and innovation to enhance capabilities in performing national security missions effectively and sustainably.

On May 8, 2025, traffic police led by Pol. Lt. Gen. Damrong Swanggam, Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Nattapong Chuedech, and Deputy Chief Pol. Col. Seksarn Chumchaem arrested suspects under the "Safe Roads Vibhavadi" project across two cases.

In the first case, one suspect was arrested with a motorcycle after evading a traffic checkpoint and ignoring police orders to stop, resulting in a collision with Police Sergeant Major Watchrapong Senrapong on April 2, 2025, at the Lat Phrao intersection in Bangkok's Chatuchak District. The suspect was charged with reckless driving endangering others, and faced multiple violations including not wearing a safety helmet and running red lights. The court sentenced him to two months imprisonment, a 2,500-baht fine, two years suspended sentence with one-year probation, 12 hours of community service, and a six-month license suspension.

The second case involved arresting three teenagers who, on February 26, 2025, organized an illegal street race on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road between Don Mueang Airport and Vibhavadi Soi 50, driving at high speeds without helmets and with obscured license plates. One racer in their group died in an accident during the event. Following CCTV and witness investigations, all three suspects were identified and apprehended. They confessed to all charges. The Don Mueang District Court sentenced each to one month imprisonment, 10,000-baht fines, one-year suspended sentences with one-year probation, 24 hours of community service, six-month license suspensions, and 15-day electronic monitoring ankle bracelets with curfews from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.