On May 20, 2025, Nath, a 19-year-old student from Phen District, Udon Thani Province, filed a complaint with Wirrapol Raksemwong, Mayor of Ban Dung Municipality, seeking assistance after being scammed by a call center gang. He explained through tears how the scheme unfolded: In December 2024, someone called claiming to be an AMLO official, accusing him of involvement in money laundering connected to someone named M, and sent photos asking if he knew the person. The caller conducted a video call while wearing a police uniform. They then claimed his personal information had been used to open a bank account in Nong Bua Lamphu Province and transferred him to someone purporting to be a DSI officer who asked detailed questions. Nath initially remained skeptical, but when the scammer suspended the call and asked him to provide his True Money account number, he became convinced of their legitimacy due to their access to official-looking documents.

The scammers then instructed him to transfer money for verification of whether it was proceeds from illegal activity. He first sent 1,500 baht from money his mother had given him weekly, followed by 2.99 baht from another account to a bank account bearing the AMLO office name—a move that further convinced him. The gang then claimed to be investigating whether bank officials were complicit, stating that DSI was monitoring the banks. They subsequently informed him that 901,111 baht, 151,196 baht, and 49,999 baht—totaling 1,102,306 baht—would be deposited and asked him to transfer the funds to three accounts. Believing them to be legitimate officials, he complied. Shortly after, the scammers became unreachable.

When Nath attempted to close his bank account, he learned it had been frozen by Huai Phueng Police Station in Kalasin Province. Police instructed him to contact them immediately. Upon visiting the station with his parents, he discovered another victim—a person who had lost over a million baht. That person said they had already filed a report and wanted to settle the matter through mediation, seeking 400,000 baht back from Nath. Since Nath and his family had no additional funds and were themselves victims of the scam, they requested justice.

Police at Huai Phueng Station advised them to also file a complaint at Rangsit Police Station. However, the other victim remained insistent on extracting the 400,000 baht from Nath. Distraught and tearful, Nath expressed his distress, having never encountered such a situation and unsure where to find money to pay, as he himself had been defrauded.

Phanumasat Jitrawasinkul, administrator of the "Helper Pia" Facebook page, advised Nath not to pay definitively until certain of the victim's legitimacy, as it remains unclear whether they are connected to the original scammers. He noted that it was suspicious the alleged million-baht victim was only demanding 400,000 baht back. He recommended Nath hire a lawyer to fight the case in court, as both parties were victims of the same call center gang.

Phanumasat issued a warning: If anyone claims to be a government official, do not comply. Assume it's a call center scam immediately. Parents should especially monitor teenagers during this period, or they too risk falling victim to such schemes.

On May 20, 2569, senior police officials from Don Muang Police Station, along with officers from Non Sung District, jointly arrested Thongchai, also known as 'Pae' Thairnoi, age 57. He faces charges of robbery using a vehicle to facilitate criminal activity and evade arrest, according to criminal court warrant no. 2583/2569 issued on May 7, 2569. The arrest took place at a resort in Don Waai subdistrict, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

The investigation began following an incident on April 16, 2569 at approximately 6:20 AM when the suspect robbed 72-year-old lottery vendor Phairoj of approximately 2,000 baht in cash and four government lottery tickets near Thoet Ratchada 11 Soi in Don Muang, Bangkok. Police determined the suspect had committed multiple robberies, consistently targeting elderly lottery vendors. Initial investigations identified incidents across five areas: Don Muang Police Station (Bangkok), Pak Kret District (Nonthaburi), Chai Phrauek District (Nonthaburi), Muang Pathum Thani District (Pathum Thani), and Phutthamonthon District (Nakhon Pathom).

The suspect has prior criminal history, including fraud charges from 2559 for ordering noodles while claiming he would donate the money to monks, then leaving without payment at a restaurant near Phra Nang Klao Bridge. Don Muang Police Station has coordinated with relevant local police and will issue public alerts for any additional criminal activity discovered in other jurisdictions.

Famous lukthung artist Akkadet Yodchampai, known as Khong Huai Rai, posted on his personal Facebook account about an incident where he encountered a concert-goer who cursed at him and challenged him to a fight after he warned against vaping. Khong explained that he had been meaning to post about this for a while but hadn't had time, and took the opportunity during a holiday to share the story. On May 15, while performing at a venue in Chonburi province, Khong noticed a man vaping in the middle of the concert area. He paused his performance and politely told the man, "Sir, please don't vape in public areas." He then resumed singing, but before finishing the first verse, the man started vaping again. Khong acknowledged he may have used harsh language, saying, "Sir, can you not understand normal speech?" The man then walked up to him, cursed at him directly, and repeatedly challenged him to fight. As security escorted the man out of the venue, he continued pointing and hurling insults. Khong concluded with a message to the man: if he has sobered up and reads this post, he urges him to quit vaping, as it harms those around him, damages his own reputation, and increases his risk of cancer by harming his liver and lungs. Khong invites him to attend another concert once he has quit and taken care of his health.

At 7:00 PM on May 20, 2025, an armed assailant opened fire on Sergeant Muhammad Ammudi Wasohao, 29, a soldier with the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment at Sirindhon Camp in Pattani province, as he returned to visit his family at their home in Ruesoah District, Narathiwat. The bullet entered his right ribcage and exited through his back, causing serious injury. A stray round also struck a nearby 7-year-old girl in the left thigh. Both victims were immediately transported to Ruesoah Hospital for emergency treatment.

Following the incident, security personnel, police, and local administrators quickly cordoned off and secured the area, while deploying additional security measures in the surrounding region to prevent further attacks. Investigators collected evidence and forensic materials from the scene to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.

Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command condemned the violent attack, expressing particular concern for innocent civilians, especially children, who should never become victims of violence. Officials vowed to pursue the perpetrators with full capacity and restore safety and public confidence in the area. Citizens who witness suspicious individuals or activities, or have useful information, are urged to contact the Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command hotline at 1341 or alert local security officials immediately to help maintain peace and order in the southern border provinces.

Authorities arrested a money laundering suspect at Bangkok Special Prison on May 20, 2026, just minutes after he was released from serving time on another case. The arrest team apprehended Kasan based on arrest warrant number 1669/2566 issued on May 30, 2023, in Special Case 36/2563 for the charge of joint money laundering. The case centers on an illegal forex investment operation led by Apirak and associates who enticed investors to trade foreign currencies with promises of 60-80 percent returns on profits and 100 percent principal guarantees. They promoted the scheme through the website www.forex-3D.com and a Facebook account under the name Apirak Krub. Investigation revealed that Kasan purchased various assets using money obtained from the criminal enterprise to conceal the illicit origin of the funds. Arresting officers informed the suspect of charges and rights under criminal procedure law, recorded audio and video documentation during the arrest, and transferred custody to special case investigators who subsequently lodged him with the criminal court for further detention.

Rattanakosin Somphot Bangkunthian School was bustling with activity when Mongkol Kittiyanon, head of the "Bangkok Can Fly" group and candidate for Bangkok governor, visited students and participated in school activities. The visit drew large crowds of excited students seeking photos and autographs, requiring school staff to manage safety as children lined up to meet the candidate.

School administrators and staff had to quickly organize students into orderly lines and maintain close supervision to prevent dangerous crowding or injuries, as children were thrilled to meet "P'Tae" Mongkol in person. The event featured excited screams and a warm atmosphere as Mongkol and his team greeted students, signed autographs, and took photos. After the school visit, Mongkol revealed that he had previously sent foreign teachers to assist at this school over 10 years ago and returned after students invited him through social media, following an earlier visit to Samesena School.

"There were so many children today—we spent nearly three hours taking photos and signing autographs. I'm grateful to the students, school administrators, deputy administrators, and all the teachers for the warm welcome. We initially signed outside before moving indoors," Mongkol said. He also announced the official launch of the "Bangkok Can Fly" candidate team on May 21 at 10 a.m. at Wat Theplelai Pier, with morning activities including paying respects at shrines related to Khlong Saen Saep and Khlong Khwam Rim before meeting teachers and students at Theplelai School at 7:45 a.m.

Mongkol revealed several key policies the group plans to implement, including providing 3,000 baht monthly assistance to approximately 70,000 military veterans holding class 2, 3, and 4 ID cards in Bangkok, funded by cutting corruption-related expenses. Another notable proposal involves crowdfunding from Bangkok residents and the private sector to jointly purchase shares in prestigious football clubs such as Manchester United F.C. or Liverpool F.C., making them "clubs of Thai people," with Bangkok potentially using initial budget allocations as seed funding for future fundraising.

Additional policies include sending approximately 100 healthy Bangkok residents to experience the stratosphere through joint private and public sector funding, as well as supporting research in genetic engineering and gene editing related to dinosaurs following the discovery of "Naga Titan" in Chaiyaphum Province. Mongkol concluded by addressing corruption in state agencies and Bangkok, noting that corruption has persisted for years with examples of equipment procurement and projects priced many times above market value. He affirmed that if "Bangkok Can Fly" assumes governance of Bangkok, the group will reduce budgets in several areas such as event budgets, canal dredging, and educational equipment procurement to increase general funding and reduce corruption.