Buriram United's head coach Mark Jackson has announced his determination to lead the Thai league representatives past Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim in the 2025-26 AFC Club Championship (SHOPEE CUP) semi-final second leg. The match is scheduled for May 13 at 7:00 PM at Buriram Stadium. During a press conference on May 12, Jackson and team captain Kenneth Dugal addressed the media about their preparation.

Mark Jackson stated: "We want to secure a victory tomorrow, but like every match at this high level of competition, it will always be a difficult game. We performed well in the first leg, but we won't underestimate our opponents. We must focus and deliver an even better performance."

"I'm satisfied with our first-leg performance, but we need to focus and prepare the team well, which is very important. We have our own team preparation methodology, and consistency will help us. We must analyze each player's performance on the opposing team. Johor Darul Ta'zim is a good team, but our approach won't change—we focus on reaching our goal."

"We've discussed the psychological aspect of playing, which is crucial at this level of football. It depends on how we prepare the team, including technique, tactics, and psychology. We try to control everything in our preparation. I believe psychology is very important. We have never lost to anyone in this SHOPEE CUP tournament. With Johor coming to our home, it will be a difficult task, just as it was when we visited their home."

When asked about the pressure of leading the team to the final, Jackson responded: "For a great club like Buriram United, there are already high expectations. As a coach and players, everyone wants to win every match. I'm not afraid—we'll turn this into excitement for such a big game. Of course, a loss would be disappointing, especially in a semi-final. If we lose, it would be a sad feeling. I'm ready to face the pressure before the fans, preparing the team and players well for tomorrow's match."

Team captain Kenneth Dugal stated: "Tomorrow is an important match. We've prepared well and have shown excellent performances in recent games, which gives us confidence. Playing at home and in front of our fans boosts our belief that we'll advance to the final."

"Over the past two seasons, we've met them five times, and they haven't beaten us. I'll try to maintain this record and won't be careless. We'll do our duty to reach the final. Tomorrow, I want to ask the fans to come and cheer for us in large numbers. We'll celebrate together on this field."

On May 12, 2025, police commanders ordered an operation that resulted in the arrest of Tang Suai (33), Paolo Lee (30), and Chen Jiajun (25), all Chinese nationals, at a residential address on Nong Kra-bork Road in Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. They face charges of manufacturing and possessing acetamide (a Class 2 controlled substance) without authorization for commercial purposes and distribution to the public, as well as working without proper authorization as foreign nationals.

Officers seized extensive quantities of chemicals and manufacturing equipment, including Solvay Interrox ST 50 (2 drums), blue chemical drums (81), pip chemical drums (74), white chemical powder (10 trays and 1 bag), scales, sealing machines, sodium bicarbonate (4 sacks), pre-filled e-cigarette pod packaging (2,700 units), production machinery (3 units), white storage drums (3), and additional chemical drums and powder. The two-story, gated residence contained chemical supplies and manufacturing equipment hidden throughout both floors, with evidence suggesting preparations to pack these substances into "zombie" e-cigarettes for sale.

After forensic testing confirmed the substances as acetamide, a critical component in counterfeit zombie e-cigarettes, all materials were seized as evidence. All three suspects denied the charges and were detained pending further investigation by the prosecution.

A kindhearted woman volunteered to drive her neighbor, a seriously ill man with severe vision loss, to Gobinburi Hospital after learning he had no money or transportation. The patient, 51-year-old Sommai Chanpromma from Yan Ri District in Prachuap Khiri Khan, lives in a ramshackle wooden shelter next to his 80-year-old mother's home. Medical tests revealed he suffers from diabetes affecting both eyes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and an enlarged heart. Doctors urgently warned that without immediate treatment at Gobinburi Hospital, he risked complete blindness and life-threatening complications. However, his extreme poverty has forced him to rely on sharing his mother's elderly pension for daily survival. Though his family managed to scrape together 200 baht for transportation costs, he had no vehicle to reach the hospital. "My left eye is completely blind now, and my right eye is so blurry I can barely see," Sommai said, his voice trembling. "If this kind person hadn't brought me, I wouldn't have come to see the doctor because no one at home has a vehicle. I'm so grateful she took pity on me and brought me to use my gold card benefits today." His neighbor, Lakkhana Sinayakong, revealed she had watched this family struggle for years—a household plagued by illness and severe poverty. She noted that at the beginning of 2025, Sommai could still ride a motorcycle to see a doctor, but once his vision failed, he stopped seeking treatment. Moved by his situation and fearing his condition would worsen, she decided to volunteer to drive him for his medical appointment. Gobinburi Hospital has since issued a referral for Sommai to receive specialized treatment at Chaophraya Aphaiphubhet Hospital for urgent care of his diabetic eye condition and heart disease.

NAMA Japanese & Seafood Buffet, the popular long-queue restaurant famous for premium value dining, is known for its unlimited salmon roe (ikura), premium fresh seafood, signature dishes like wagyu sushi and foie gras sushi, and a DIY rice bowl station with customizable toppings.

The restaurant has recently launched a special collaboration menu titled "NAMA x TALAYJAI x SARATHUMB," featuring a "Sea-to-Table" concept that transforms ingredients sourced from traditional Thai fishermen through refined culinary techniques while emphasizing fine dining and omakase experiences.

This collaboration brings together NAMA (under The Food Selection Group, which also owns Shinkanzen Sushi, Nikkuritsu, and Katsu Midori Sushi) with two celebrated chefs: James-Theerapon Suppumpanyio (Jammy James) from Talayjai restaurant and Tam-Nattakorn Jaengraew, prominent figures in the business and culinary world.

Seven new menu items have been rolled out simultaneously, with the three partners aiming to prove that "Thai ingredients are second to none in the world." The menu features seven dishes: three from Talayjai and four from Sarathumb.

Talayjai's offerings include: "Crab Egg Khao Yam" (their signature dish packed with crab roe), "Uni Uni Udo Cream Shrimp" (a Thai-Japanese fusion with premium ingredients offering a rich, aromatic flavor), and "Korokke with Crab Curry Sauce" (a new interpretation of crab curry sauce with spicy, aromatic notes).

Sarathumb's four marinated seafood items include: "Thai Fish Marinated in Japanese Soy Sauce" (snapper or grouper with firm meat and aromatic soy notes), "Thai Fish Marinated in Fish Sauce" (snapper or grouper with fresh, sweet meat in fragrant fish sauce), "Razor Clams Marinated in Fish Sauce" (tender clams in savory-sweet fish sauce), and "Oysters Marinated in Fish Sauce" (premium fresh oysters in fragrant fish sauce).

All dishes are available at NAMA's buffet line, though with limited availability. Talayjai items are available through the end of May, while Sarathumb offerings run through June 20, 2025.

NAMA is located on the 24th floor of Centara Grand Central World, open daily 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM with a 2-hour limit. Reservations and inquiries: Line Official @namabuffet or 061-269-2561.

On May 12, 2026, Deputy Police Commissioner Chanannat Saratwalpaet ordered officers including Phanuphát Kittiphan and Phrasek Chaowsan to apprehend Amorn Thep, 35, based on a warrant from the Bangkok South Criminal Court. He faces charges of participating in a transnational organized crime ring, extortion, fraud through impersonation, inputting false data into computer systems, and forging official documents. The arrest was made in Chatuchak district, Bangkok, on May 11 following an investigation that began in mid-2024 when victims reported being threatened by scammers posing as police through phone and video calls.

The gang operated in three specialized cells: account holders, call operators, and money laundering specialists. The investigation revealed multiple accomplices, some of whom fled back to Cambodia. Intelligence indicated that Thep had re-entered Thailand in early May and was preparing to return to Cambodia when officers tracked and arrested him. During questioning, Thep admitted he was initially deceived into serving as a money mule before joining the operation, where he posed as a police officer during intimidating video calls to coerce victims into sending money.