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Police

Disturbing Case: 15-Year-Old Son Assaults His Mother, Callously Says Sex with Others Costs Money but Not with Mom

A 15-year-old boy high on methamphetamine assaulted his mother in Chaiyaphum Province after she refused his advances, telling her that sex with her was free unlike with others. Police arrested the suspect, who has a history of violence and

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On May 27, 2569, a 46-year-old woman named Bunyapeng (surname withheld) filed a complaint with Deputy Colonel Ratchapol Wonguan, investigation officer at Ban Dueao Police Station in Kaset Sombun District, Chaiyaphum Province. She reported that on the night of May 25 at 9 p.m., her youngest son, a 15-year-old identified as "A" (alias), who was intoxicated and high on methamphetamine, assaulted her in her bedroom. The mother stated she was sleeping alone when her son entered and attempted to resist his advances, but she could not overpower him. The boy punched her once in the back and threatened to kill her if she did not comply, forcing her to submit. After completing the assault, the boy took old blankets and bedding to sleep outside the house before going to find his older brother. The next morning of May 26, the mother consulted neighbors about the assault and filed a police report.

Police subsequently visited the residence and inspected the bedroom, which contained an old mattress on the concrete floor. The house was in poor condition with wooden and corrugated metal walls, some damaged by the boy. The mother's husband had died two years prior, and she lived with her two sons.

During questioning, the 15-year-old suspect confessed to the assault, claiming he experienced sexual urges after lying on the mattress near his mother. He stated he dragged his mother off the bed and told her: "Mom, I want to have sex with you. It's better than going elsewhere and wasting money. Having sex with you costs nothing. If you don't agree, I'll hurt you more." This confession was recorded by Ban Dueao Police Station investigators.

Investigation revealed the suspect had a troubling history. During elementary school, he was known for being mischievous, frequently quarreling with classmates, and showing no fear of teachers, prompting school officials to regularly summon parents and village elders. After completing sixth grade, he did not continue his education. Reports indicated frequent conflicts with villagers. Last year, he punched an elderly woman in the stomach while she was making merit offerings at the local temple. Though relatives filed a complaint, the case resulted only in a warning due to his juvenile status. Subsequently, he developed a methamphetamine addiction and was seen carrying a machete, causing widespread concern among neighbors who feared for their children's safety. Village authorities finally intervened and coordinated with subdistrict administration officials.

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Weather

Weather Update: Meteorological Department Issues Heavy Rain Warning for 40 Provinces

Thailand's Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across 40 provinces starting May 27, with the western south and eastern regions facing the most severe conditions through June 1 as monsoon winds intensify.

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On May 27, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasted thunderstorms and heavy rain in some areas of the western south region over the next 24 hours, driven by moderate southwest monsoon winds covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public is urged to exercise caution against dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water. Waves in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are expected to be moderate, with the upper Andaman Sea experiencing waves around 2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will see 1-2 meter waves. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves exceeding 2 meters, and fishermen are advised to navigate carefully and avoid thunderstorm zones. From May 28 to June 1, rainfall is expected to increase with heavy precipitation likely in some areas of the eastern region and western south, as a monsoon trough passes over northern Thailand combined with strengthening southwest monsoon winds. Upper Andaman Sea waves are forecast to reach 2-3 meters, with thunderstorm areas potentially exceeding 3 meters. Regional forecasts include: Northern region 40% thunderstorm coverage mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Lampoon, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun with lows of 22-26°C and highs of 34-37°C. Northeastern region 30% thunderstorms primarily in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et, and Nakhon Ratchasima with lows of 24-26°C and highs of 35-38°C. Central region 40% thunderstorms mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Lopburi, Saraburi, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram with lows of 25-27°C and highs of 36-38°C. Eastern region 40% thunderstorms in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat with lows of 24-27°C and highs of 33-38°C, seas with 1-2 meter waves increasing to over 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Southern east coast 40% thunderstorms in Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat with lows of 23-26°C and highs of 34-36°C, seas around 1 meter near shore and 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Southern west coast 70% thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas of Ranong, Phang Nga, and Phuket with lows of 23-26°C and highs of 31-34°C.

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National

'Phan Rak Maew' Opens Up About Dropping Medical School, Takes Criticism in Stride, Asks for a Year to Find Herself

Influencer Phan Panthita Bunchuan, known as 'Phan Rak Maew,' has withdrawn from Khon Kaen University's medical school to focus on acting and content creation, asking for a year to pursue her entertainment career while brushing off social me

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Following the drama surrounding Phan Panthita Bunchuan, known as 'Phan Rak Maew,' a famous influencer who faced backlash on social media after accepting a job from a beauty clinic while still a medical student—which raised professional ethics concerns—she has announced her temporary withdrawal from the Faculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen University. She explained that she wants to properly focus on her work as an influencer and actress.

When meeting Phan at the premiere of the film 'Term 4' at Paragon Cineplex on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon, she opened up about her decision: "It's a decision I've thought through carefully for quite a long time, and it was really difficult to announce because I have many younger fans who see me as an inspiration. I wanted to communicate this to them as carefully as possible. In the end, it became a decision everyone approved of, so I chose to pause my studies here."

When asked if her main reason was wanting to take on work because of scheduling conflicts: "Yes, I wanted to work in the influencer and acting fields—smaller acting roles that suit me. At first I thought I could handle both, but when it came down to it, I realized that kind of work requires intense focus, especially roles like these."

Asked what year she's dropping: "I'm currently completing first year and moving into second year, but I'm dropping for now."

Did she consult with many people? "A lot, really. Family and adults who are worried about my future. But I myself don't know what my future will be, but right now what I'm doing makes me very happy and excited about meeting seniors, the production team, and fans. So I wanted to try giving this role my all."

But how long can she pause medical school? "Actually, I'm not entirely sure. For now, I want to try taking things year by year to see how this year goes. If I'm happy, maybe I'll make a decision about the future."

How much work has come in for Phan this year? "For me, a lot. Especially with the film—it's been a childhood dream. This is something I've wanted to do since I was young. As a kid, I wanted to audition and do things like this, but living in another province, I didn't have the opportunity. When this opportunity came, I wanted to grab it with everything I have. If work comes in, I want to take it all."

There's been drama since you posted explaining why you didn't study and work simultaneously, since others can do it. People are comparing you. How do you feel? "Actually, I'm okay with people thinking that others can do it. Because everyone's path in life is different. I really respect people who can do both—they're amazing. As for me, I'll give my best in this role and ask everyone to cheer me on and give me strength. Because I'm just one person, an ordinary person fighting for my own dreams."

Has it been demoralizing? "There might be some, but I feel like it's just their opinion. Sometimes I don't know if the film will be well-received. Some people might like it, some might not. It depends on each person's preference."

Are people still mocking or criticizing you now? "Right now I'm trying to read as little as possible, yeah, because it's stressful. And if I see the seniors, I might have bad energy, so I'm trying to avoid it."

So Phan is also toxic when it comes to social media consumption? "Well..."

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Breaking

Support Pours in for Two Thai Rescue Workers Who Experienced Fatigue and Physical Distress During Mission to Help Seven Trapped in Laos Cave

Two Thai rescue workers were withdrawn after experiencing fatigue and dizziness during efforts to rescue seven miners trapped in a Laotian cave since May 19, as water levels dropped and teams established contact with the final chamber.

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On May 26, Manas Artmongkron, a representative from the Saiyathar Saphan Bun Rescue Association in Si Songkhram District, Nakhon Phanom Province, provided an update on the mission to rescue seven miners trapped in a Laotian cave since May 19. The team reported significant progress, with water levels dropped nearly two meters after installing additional pumps and establishing communications to the final chamber where the trapped individuals are believed to be located. Despite the positive developments, two of the six front-line rescuers began experiencing dizziness and abnormal physical responses during the operation. Prioritizing team safety, commanders immediately withdrew these workers to a secure area for rest and physical evaluation before resuming rescue efforts the next morning. The team expressed continued hope and determination, thanking all supporting organizations and medical staff from Chaiyasomboon Hospital who provided around-the-clock assistance. Artmongkron clarified that the workers had not lost consciousness or been in any accident, but were simply exhausted from three days of intense operations involving both cave exploration and supply runs conducted simultaneously.

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Police

The Legendary Pigeon Feeder Refuses to Stop: Ignores Court Order, Scales Fence and Destroys Neighbor's Property, Continues Harassment Even After Leaving Police Detention

A 76-year-old woman ignored a court order and continued damaging her neighbor's property in Bang Buathong despite police mediation and compensation agreements, with security cameras capturing her trespassing and vandalizing the fence repeat

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On May 26, 2025, a 60-year-old woman filed a complaint at Bang Buathong Police Station against 76-year-old Prapaisri (nicknamed the "Pigeon Feeder" by villagers) for her disruptive behavior of feeding pigeons and stray cats throughout the neighborhood. Despite residents appealing to the Administrative Court, which issued an order prohibiting her from feeding animals in the community, her behavior has escalated.

Most recently, Prapaisri scaled the neighbor's gate fence and vandalized the property. The victim recorded video evidence of the trespassing. Police called Prapaisri in for mediation, and she agreed to compensate 10,990 baht for damages to the water pump and wooden fence.

However, upon returning home from police detention at 6:30 p.m., the victim discovered the fence had been damaged again. Security camera footage showed Prapaisri attempting to climb the fence while the victim was filing another complaint. Neighbors also provided video clips showing Prapaisri continuing to feed pigeons on rooftops, climbing ladders to damage security cameras, and falling from a ladder during one incident.

The victim, Ms. Jarupa, reported that the fence was first damaged on April 25, 2024, resulting in a 2,000 baht fine for the perpetrator on May 13, 2024. A second incident occurred on May 17, 2024, when the perpetrator again trespassed and left the water running. Today's compensation was 10,990 baht for the pump and fence damages.

The victim expressed living in constant fear, waking each morning to check for vehicle damage, garbage, or cat feces. She has installed security cameras and states she will file another complaint if further incidents occur. Despite the court order and municipal directives, Prapaisri continues her daily animal feeding routine, becoming increasingly isolated from neighbors who no longer speak to her.

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National

Declan Rice Opens Up After Former Club West Ham Relegated to Championship

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice expressed sadness over West Ham's relegation to the Championship after the club finished 18th in the Premier League, but said he's confident they'll bounce back soon.

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Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has posted about his feelings following West Ham United's relegation from the Premier League to the Championship, expressing confidence that the Hammers will bounce back to the top flight soon.

West Ham became the final team confirmed to drop from the Premier League to the Championship next season after finishing 18th with 39 points from 38 matches.

Following the final day of the Premier League season, social media images showed Rice appearing visibly disappointed upon learning of West Ham's relegation.

Rice later posted on his personal Instagram account to West Ham, saying: "I'm really sad to see West Ham go down. This club means so much to me. I wouldn't have gotten to where I am today without everything the club did for me. I'm confident they'll be back in the Premier League soon. I'll always support them."

Rice joined West Ham's youth academy before progressing to the first team in 2015 and helped lead the club to a major trophy in the UEFA Conference League in 2022-23, before transferring to Arsenal in 2023.

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Police

School Posts Condolences for 12-Year-Old Grade 7 Student Fatally Abused by Stepfather

A 12-year-old Grade 7 student died from fatal abuse by her stepfather in Nong Bua Lamphu Province, with her mother also attacked and severely injured in the same incident. The stepfather has been arrested and the school posted condolences f

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The official Facebook page of Ban Non Sa-At Rat Upatum School posted a message of condolence regarding the passing of their student. The school administration, faculty, staff, and students expressed their grief over the death of student Emmie Saisod, Grade 7, in light of this tragic incident. The stepfather fatally abused a 12-year-old child in Si Bun Ruang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. The incident came to light after rescue workers posted a missing person alert for the 12-year-old girl. Shortly after, residents reported finding an injured person seeking help. Upon investigation, authorities discovered the victim was the girl's mother, who had been attacked by the stepfather with a machete and suffered severe blood loss. According to the mother's statement, the girl had been beaten to death inside their home two days earlier. Authorities have now apprehended the stepfather.

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National

47 Officials Immediately Removed from Position after Failed Drug Tests in Nationwide Screening of Village Chiefs and Administrators

A nationwide drug screening of village chiefs and local administrators resulted in 47 officials testing positive and being immediately removed from their positions, out of 286,553 people tested across Thailand's 878 districts.

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On May 26, 2025, Interior Department Director General Naruchai Kotsasiwhilaisakul announced that on May 25, the department launched a "clean house" operation to conduct drug screening of village chiefs, sub-district headmen, assistant headmen, village health volunteers, sub-district medical officers, territorial defense volunteers, and civil servants across all 878 districts nationwide. The operation aimed to demonstrate a strong commitment to drug prevention and suppression while raising the standards of local leaders to serve as trustworthy role models for the public.

Results showed that out of 286,553 officials tested, 286,506 tested negative for drugs while 47 tested positive, representing just 0.02 percent of all those screened. The director general stated that this operation is part of implementing the government's four-pillar security policy to comprehensively address the drug problem through four measures: SEAL border operations to intercept drug smuggling, suppression of drug networks and influential figures, treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, and local-level prevention using village chiefs, headmen, and community watch mechanisms.

The Department of Interior has established clear and strict guidelines for handling cases of local officials involved with drugs or testing positive, treating such conduct as dereliction of duty and behavior unbecoming of their position. District officers must conduct investigations and take decisive legal action. The procedure includes appointing an investigation committee, filing charges, temporary suspension during laboratory confirmation, and upon confirmed positive results, district officers must report to provincial governors who will order immediate removal from office.

The director general emphasized that all local officials must uphold moral and ethical standards and serve as positive examples for society to maintain public trust. The department will take strict, transparent, and uncompromising legal and disciplinary action against any officials involved in drug-related activities or conduct that damages the integrity and credibility of their positions.

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Police

Mother Files Report: Grade 6 Daughter Beaten by Middle School Seniors Over Homework Copying Dispute; Relatives Confront Family and Challenge Them to Report It

A 12-year-old girl was beaten by older female students in Udon Thani over a refused homework-copying request, with video of the assault shared online and threats issued to keep silent.

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A 38-year-old woman (alias Ms. A) brought her 12-year-old Grade 6 daughter (alias Miss B) from a school in Chaiyawan District, Udon Thani Province, to file a police report at Chaiyawan Police Station after the girl was assaulted by a group of female students, with the incident recorded and shared on social media.

Ms. A disclosed that she only learned about the incident from her daughter yesterday. The assault occurred on the evening of May 24. The dispute began when the accused student wanted to copy a mathematics project homework from the victim's middle school cousin, but the cousin refused, angering the accused. The accused then messaged the victim's daughter on Facebook asking her to call out her older sister to "settle it."

However, the victim's cousin had a seizure and had to be hospitalized. Additionally, there was an elderly family member at home who had undergone surgery for stage 3 colon cancer just 7 days prior. The victim's daughter therefore went out to talk in good faith.

Thereafter, four individuals drove to pick up the victim's daughter from home and then assaulted her severely. The video shows two girls leading the assault while other friends filmed and distributed the clip. The victim suffered facial swelling, head swelling, headaches, and rib pain, and was unable to attend school.

Ms. A further stated that the perpetrators threatened her daughter not to tell her parents or teachers, or she would face worse consequences. The victim did not tell her mother, but a relative who encountered the clip on social media informed her. What made matters worse was that after the incident, relatives of the accused came to their home, made threatening remarks and challenged them to file a report, showing no fear of legal consequences and confidently invoking their family's status and position.

Major Rattaploichai Pensonkram, superintendent of Chaiyawan Police Station, revealed that upon preliminary examination of the clip, it appeared to resemble a consensual quarrel. However, police will take the victim to the hospital for medical examination to support the case file. Additionally, all evidence and witnesses will be collected. The case can still be settled through negotiation, but if both parties cannot reach an agreement, police will proceed with the legal process.

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Police

Scammers Swindle 71-Year-Old Out of 500,000 Baht, Flee With Cash After Leaving Him at Stationery Shop

Scammers posing as land buyers tricked a 71-year-old man into withdrawing 500,000 baht at an ATM in Yasothon, then abandoned him at a stationery shop and fled with the cash.

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A 71-year-old man lost over 500,000 baht to scammers who abandoned him at a stationery shop after withdrawing cash, fleeing with the money intended for a fraudulent land deal. On May 26, 2569, Ms. Suphalikhit Nammuan, acting district chief of Mueang Yasothon, along with district health and Dharma Center officials, visited the victim's residence in Tambon Tadthong to investigate. Officials met with the victim's wife, Saowlakshan (surname withheld), who reported that on May 25 at approximately 9:00 AM, individuals claiming to be named Chuchat and associates contacted them about renting a house for workers. Chuchat later told the victim he was purchasing land with a woman named Phen from Tadthong but needed 500,000 baht in advance. The scammers then drove the victim to an ATM at Don Mayaang in Tadthong to withdraw the money. Afterward, they took him to a stationery shop to purchase loan documents. When the victim went inside alone to buy the contract papers, Chuchat and his associates drove off, abandoning the elderly man at the shop. The victim immediately filed a police report at Mueang Yasothon Police Station. Initial investigation suggests this is an organized scam operation rather than the drug-related scheme circulating on social media. The district health office will coordinate with the MCATT team to provide psychological support and counseling to the victim.

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National

Slovenia's Coach Questions Benjamin Šeško's Absence from National Team While Playing for Manchester United

Slovenia's coach questions why striker Benjamin Šeško claims injury for the national team while playing regularly for Manchester United, having appeared in 32 matches this season including during periods he skipped international duty.

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Slovenia's head coach Boštjan Cesar has questioned striker Benjamin Šeško's repeated absences from the national team while appearing fully available to play for Manchester United. Šeško has been missing from Slovenia's lineup since October 2025 and was not named in the squad for June's upcoming friendlies after Manchester United submitted medical documentation confirming the player's injury status. Nevertheless, Cesar expressed concern about how Šeško managed to play 32 matches for Manchester United this season, including games in March when he was unavailable for Slovenia's concurrent fixtures. Cesar stated: "He missed our last call-up in March, and I even wanted him to take a break from United's matches, but he came back quickly. I don't think he missed any club matches at all." Former Slovenia coach Matjaž Kek previously raised similar doubts about Šeško's national team availability, as the striker was absent during the 2026 World Cup European qualifying matches where Slovenia lost both games, ultimately missing out on a place in the final tournament.

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