On May 19, 2569 (2026), the Judicial Discipline Committee held its 13th meeting at the Justice Courts Building in Bangkok, chaired by Supreme Court President Adisak Tantiwongse. The committee considered and resolved several disciplinary matters:

1. A judicial officer was found to have provided case advice to another party who was involved in the same litigation—conduct deemed damaging to judicial integrity and violating civil service protocol. While classified as minor misconduct warranting a three-year suspension of promotion or salary increase, punishment was waived because the officer had already left the position upon reaching mandatory retirement age under the Judicial Civil Service Act B.E. 2543, Section 75.

2. A judicial officer was accused of failing to perform overtime duties for warrant issuances while fraudulently signing attendance records and accepting overtime compensation—constituting serious disciplinary violations. The committee voted for dismissal. Reports indicate the judge, who held a provincial court chief position in a Southern island province, had allegedly shirked assigned duties for an extended period before this ruling.

3. A former judicial officer was found guilty of serious misconduct for arranging lawyers for defendants and collecting case processing fees from plaintiffs, undermining public confidence in judicial integrity. The committee voted for dismissal. The officer previously served as a department head at a lower court in the Northeast region and had been suspended for several years before today's ruling.

A luxury pig farm has gone viral online after videos emerged showing pig pens decorated like upscale hotel suites or villas, leaving netizens stunned and questioning whether the footage was AI-generated. The pens feature elegant interior design with decorative lighting around the enclosures, air conditioning units, and each pig has its own private swimming pool. At night, the farm illuminates with flashing lights and plays music to create a festive atmosphere.

The farm is actually real and operates in Jiangxi Province, owned by content creator Ju Ta Piao, who has over 1.1 million followers and regularly posts comedic content on Douyin. In early May, he unveiled this "5-star" pig farm, completely renovating the pens with an investment of approximately 300,000 yuan (over 1.4 million baht) to create what resembles a small hotel for pigs. Beyond the luxurious accommodations, the pigs receive excellent care including quality food, fresh fruit, and regular baths. The farm owner deliberately creates viral content with attention-grabbing captions such as "the world's most luxurious pig pen" or "pigs living better than people" to maximize viewership.

The creator stated he takes pig farming seriously and aims to generate income and build a reputation through this business via content creation. While many view it as a novel idea, critics argue that such decorative designs may not be practical for long-term pig farming, as fully grown pigs could easily damage decorations and complicate sanitation and health control efforts on the farm.

At 10 a.m. on May 19, 2025, local residents reported that a young naval officer sought help after being scammed and abandoned with no money to return to his Bangkok base. The 23-year-old sailor, identified as Petty Officer A, had connected with a woman identified as Ms. N through Instagram just three days prior. She messaged him proposing a meetup in Chachoengsao and claimed she would pay for a ride-sharing service. They met around 11 p.m. on May 18 near a roadside pavilion at the Bypass intersection in Panasnikhom, Na Pla subdistrict, Muang district, Chachoengsao province. When she suggested going out, he told her he had no money, saying he only brought "his body and heart." She then asked him to wait while she went to withdraw cash from an ATM on her motorcycle—and never returned. After waiting until dawn with no sign of her, the sailor realized he'd been duped and approached nearby residents for help. A good Samaritan assisted him by purchasing a minivan ticket at the Chalom Thai intersection and providing travel money back to Bangkok. The sailor issued a warning to other young men not to trust beautiful women online, as they may face similar situations.

On May 19, 2569, Parliament President Sophon Saram announced the decision regarding benefits and appointments of MP and Senator assistants. He explained that the previous parliament president had approved a pay increase, but the current administration believes implementing it during the ongoing economic situation is inappropriate. The Parliament Administration Committee held its first formal meeting and voted to cancel the raise and maintain the existing compensation structure.

Regarding public discussion about eliminating parliamentary assistant positions entirely, Sophon said he has established a committee to clarify whether such positions are necessary and at what compensation levels. The committee, chaired by Police General Prasit Tham Dee, will include experts from both the House and Senate, budget office officials, civil service commission representatives, legal department representatives, and external credible figures. The committee will deliberately exclude sitting MPs and Senators to avoid conflicts of interest.

The committee has been given 90 days to complete the study, ideally finishing by October, though faster completion is welcome if data is comprehensive. Sophon stated that the legislature will address any obstacles to parliamentary operations and implement necessary changes. When asked how the committee should proceed if findings recommend reducing assistant numbers, Sophon said policy has been set to follow whatever the study concludes, provided the data is complete. He noted that parliament regulations can be changed by the president according to national circumstances, and that nothing is immutable.

2 men attack woman with durian peel during exercise in ChachoengsaoLegacyA Thai woman is seeking justice after two men attacked her with durian peel while she was exercising outside Chachoengsao Provincial Hall on Sunday, May 17. The victim, identified as 48 year old Noi, submitted a police complaint and medical certificate to several Thai media outlets following the incident, which reportedly took place at about 9pm. Noi said she and her husband had gone jogging together outside the provincial hall, but later separated because he was running faster. She continued exercising alone near a motorcycle parking area. Photo via DailyNews According to Noi, she noticed a man wearing a white T-shirt staring at her while she exercised. She said she did not feel threatened until the man suddenly approached and pulled her shirt over her head. The suspect allegedly used the shirt to cover her face before repeatedly striking her with durian peel. A second man then joined the attack, beating her until she fell to the ground. People nearby reportedly intervened, causing the two attackers to flee the scene on a motorcycle. Noi suffered cuts and scratches to her face and arms from the durian peel during the assault. Photo via DailyNews She told reporters she did not know the motive behind the attack and said she and her husband had only recently started exercising in the area. Noi also stated that she had never had any disputes with people nearby. During interviews with local media, Noi urged police to arrest the suspects as quickly as possible. She said she wanted to know whether the attackers intended to rob her or had mistaken her identity. A similar incident was reported in 2022 when a woman told media outlets she was assaulted with durian peel by a loan shark over unpaid debt. The victim claimed the lender attacked her despite an earlier agreement to temporarily pause repayments. The story 2 men attack woman with durian peel during exercise in Chachoengsao as seen on Thaiger News.

On May 19, 2025, at the Police Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine, Pol. Col. Virul Suphasing Siripricha, director of the institute, announced progress in identifying victims from the Route 206 bus-train collision that occurred at the Makkasan railway crossing with Asoke-Din Daeng Road. Four victims have been successfully identified and their names forwarded to Makkasan Police Station for coordination with families. Four additional remains require special examination; while the victims themselves have been fully examined, family DNA samples are still needed for comparison. So far, seven of eight families have provided DNA samples, though officials cannot yet confirm complete matches. Families of missing persons are urged to contact authorities if they suspect a relative may be among the victims. For unidentified remains, officials will retain them and conduct public outreach similar to unidentified body procedures, collecting evidence, DNA samples, and coordinating with police for public announcements. The Compassion Foundation has prepared seven vehicles on standby to transport bodies to their hometowns at no cost once forensic clearance is obtained, and psychological support teams are ready to assist affected individuals. Relatives can contact the Police Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine at 02-2076108 if they have missing family members.