On May 27, 2025, the Anti-Corruption Court heard its verdict in a case filed by Weerawat Somkhwamkit, secretary-general of the People Network Against Corruption, against 12 NACC administrators and commissioners. The case alleged that defendants conspired to conceal documents related to luxury watches owned by General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

The plaintiff, described as a human rights activist and chairman of the People Network Against Corruption, accused the defendants of dereliction of duty spanning from August 22, 2019, to May 23, 2024.

The charges included:

1. Eight defendants allegedly failed in their duties by refusing to provide requested information about General Prayut's luxury watch collection despite an administrative court ruling and a data disclosure committee decision ordering disclosure of three categories of documents: (1) fact-finding and evidence compilation reports, (2) opinions of all responsible NACC officials, and (3) relevant NACC meeting minutes.

2. Six defendants allegedly violated an administrative court judgment by refusing to disclose the three categories of documents as determined by the data disclosure committee.

3. Seven defendants allegedly violated a central administrative court order requiring the NACC to comply with the supreme administrative court ruling (case No. 224/2566) regarding disclosure of luxury watch and diamond ring information.

4. Seven defendants allegedly failed to comply with the central administrative court order, resulting in the court imposing 5,000-baht fines on both the NACC office and the NACC commissioners.

The court found that all 12 defendants acted in conspiracy to conceal information related to the improper concealment of assets in General Prayut's wealth declaration, despite the data disclosure committee's ruling ordering disclosure.

Police received a report at 9:39 a.m. on May 27, 2025, of three deaths inside a residential unit in a housing complex in Bang Rak Pattana subdistrict, Bang Buathong district, Nonthaburi province. Officers and relevant authorities rushed to the scene, where they discovered three bodies in the bedroom: a 31-year-old father, 32-year-old mother, and 7-year-old daughter. A charcoal stove was also found near the foot of the bed. According to the coworker who discovered the bodies, he had been unable to contact his colleague for two days, prompting him to visit the residence with police from Bang Buathong station to check on them, which led to the tragic discovery.

Former Bangkok Governor Chatchai Sittiphand will arrive at Bangkok City Hall (Din Daeng) on May 27, 2569 at 6:00 AM to register as a mayoral candidate. Following the candidate number draw from 10:45-11:45 AM, Chatchai will board a campaign vehicle to Victory Monument Skywalk for public meet-and-greets. From 12:15-2:00 PM, he will take the BTS from Victory Monument Station to Asok, then walk to Rangsit Flea Market and Chulalongkorn University market for vendor outreach and lunch at the university cafeteria. From 2:30-4:00 PM, he will visit Thong Lor Foundation and Khlong Toei community for local discussions. Finally, from 5:00-7:30 PM, he will take the MRT from Khlong Toei to Sam Yan Station, bike-share to Suanluang Stadium for a major rally and his first policy announcement.

Get Your Lottery Tickets Ready! Sangkhom Dok Sadao Appears in Dream with Lucky Numbers, Jare Chern Yim Buys and Shows Off Tickets

After fellow comedians attended the final funeral rites for Sangkhom Dok Sadao to offer condolences to the prominent comedy family in Suphan Buri province a few days ago, Jare Chern Yim—who has earned a reputation for good fortune with lottery winnings and has previously won first prize—attended Sangkhom Dok Sadao's funeral and didn't miss the opportunity to buy lucky numbers from the lottery stand at the funeral.

He swept up tickets using Sangkhom Dok Sadao's age of 64 and the final breath number that Sangkhom's daughter mentioned—his father's blood pressure stopped at 86.

Furthermore, the Facebook channel Ratchani Channel posted a clip showing Jare Chern Yim and his wife, who came to pay their final respects to Sangkhom Dok Sadao, standing and selecting lottery tickets being sold by a vendor at Sangkhom Dok Sadao's funeral ceremony. Jare Chern Yim displayed the lottery number 093824 in his hand, explaining that last night Sangkhom told him to buy it—he thinks it's a message from him, but he's worried the ghost might be tricking him or possessing him.

Meanwhile, Jare Chern Yim's wife displayed the number 336986, saying it was the final heartbeat and pulse number (86) that Sangkhom's daughter mentioned. The famous comedian's wife also said that if they win this number, she'll buy a suit to send as a gift.

On May 27, 2025, at the Airport Rail Link Makkasan station, the Ruamthai Tham Party, led by General Rangsi Kittiyanacharit, officially launched Police Lieutenant General Chanjatep Sesavej as its Bangkok governor candidate, along with 49 Bangkok Metropolitan Council candidates for the June 28, 2025 election.

General Rangsi stated that the party aims to improve quality of life in Bangkok by introducing innovations to solve persistent urban problems and elevate living standards to match global metropolitan cities. He outlined five key policies:

1. Introduce AI technology to manage traffic signals across Bangkok and coordinate with railway systems to prevent disasters.

2. Install closed-circuit cameras throughout Bangkok for public safety, with accessible footage available to citizens.

3. Increase drainage points and water pumps to cover all areas and improve water drainage efficiency.

4. Eliminate garbage within four years using plasma arc technology, making Bangkok clean and free from plastic waste and litter.

5. Reduce corruption and misconduct in procurement, construction permits, and under-the-table payments that have plagued the city.

General Rangsi also pledged to expand street food vending areas without impacting traffic or pedestrian paths, benefiting vendors from Bangkok and other provinces.

Police Lieutenant General Chanjatep committed to using city officials to assist in traffic enforcement and implementing technology in congested areas. He promised to consult with police leadership on traffic control measures and proposed eliminating garbage collection fees and implementing waste sorting.

When asked about incumbent governor Chumphon Silpasuwan's previous promises, Chanjatep questioned how many had been actually implemented with concrete results.

Who would have thought that Western ballet, when blended with Eastern culture, could emerge looking so modern and powerful? Thai audiences recently got their fill of 'GAT', a world-class contemporary ballet by Korean choreographers that just landed in Thailand to officially launch the 'Korea Season 2026' cultural festival in the country.

The event was organized by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in partnership with KOFICE (Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange), with crucial support from the Korean Cultural Center Thailand, which brought the Yunbyul Ballet Company to perform at K-Bank Siam Petchneskul Theater at Siam Square One on May 23, 2026.

The atmosphere on opening night was electric, drawing both Thai and South Korean audiences, theater enthusiasts, and celebrities from various fields. Nearly 30 talented dancers took the stage and delivered a captivating performance, with audiences giving thunderous applause at the show's conclusion.

Decoding 'GAT' (Hat): Ancient Spirit to Contemporary Rhythm in 9 Acts

The heart of this production centers on the 'Gat' (갓), a traditional Korean hat from the Joseon Dynasty with over 500 years of history, serving as the medium for storytelling. The performance is choreographed into 9 acts, each corresponding to different types of historical hats that reflect social class, lifestyle, and distinct emotions.

The narrative unfolds through significant historical hat examples, including the Heungryip (black gat), symbolizing the elegance of gentlemen attending ceremonies or social functions; the Satgat (conical bamboo hat), reflecting the simple lifestyle of commoners or monks during outdoor activities; the Jokduri (bridal crown), representing beauty, tenderness, and sanctity in young women's wedding ceremonies; and the Jurup (red gat), the prestigious hat worn by high-ranking officials with military uniforms. All these elements are translated into graceful movements that flow seamlessly together.

From Inspiration in Historical TV Series to a Monumental Stage Challenge Requiring 3 Years of Development

This Bangkok performance marks Yunbyul Ballet Company's first full international tour. The masterminds behind this artistic innovation are Art Director Yoon Byeol and Choreographer Park So-yeon.

Park So-yeon revealed that the production took three full years to develop and refine. The initial inspiration came from the popularity and power of the historical zombie series 'Kingdom'. The creative process began with extensive historical research and the composition of entirely new music to complement the desired aesthetic.

However, merging ballet with traditional Korean dance proved challenging. Park So-yeon explained: "Technically, ballet emphasizes linear movements, extensions, and upward jumps. In contrast, traditional Korean dance focuses on lowering the body, creating weight and grounded breathing downward. They are complete opposites. What I did was balance the dancers' lower body to move with Korean breathing patterns while maintaining elegance and technique in the upper body."