At 8 PM on May 23, 2569, Deputy Superintendent Sataporn Sawatdee of Muang Udon Thani Police Station received a report of an intoxicated monk behaving disruptively and attempting to enter a popular shabu-shabu buffet restaurant and a liquor bar behind a shopping mall on Thong Yai Road in Udon Thani Municipality, about 300 meters from Udon Thani Railway Station. Police Unit 191 rushed to the scene.

When officers arrived, shopping mall security had already seated the monk on the ground near the bar entrance. He was wearing only a simple robe and lower garment with flip-flops, showing severe signs of intoxication. He staggered, spoke incoherently, reeked of alcohol, and shouted while cursing onlookers. He claimed he had drunk clear whisky and could drink wherever he wanted because it wasn't unconstitutional—arguing that politicians who created the constitution were the real violators.

Police found his monk's certificate and ID card, identifying him as Phra Somr Kusomo (Dhammayut sect), also known as Mr. Somr, 60 years old, a temple-ordained monk from Wat Pa Lailai in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. He had been ordained for 20 years since age 40. When questioned, he remained heavily intoxicated and angry at being checked, insulting reporters as ignorant of the constitution and challenging two police officers to fight.

Police transported him by pickup truck to collect his belongings from Udon Thani Railway Station. As they attempted to take him to the temple, he tried jumping from the moving vehicle. When police stopped to restrain him, he grabbed an officer's baton and attempted to strike them, leading to a struggle before he was handcuffed to the truck bed amid public shock.

Police then took Somr to Wat Bodhi Samphon, a royal temple in Udon Thani Province, for immediate defrocking. Venerable Sutthipaññavat, deputy provincial sangha leader, conducted the disrobing ceremony and removed his yellow robes. Afterward, he remained intoxicated and disoriented, unable to recall where he was or came from, but admitted to Venerable Sutthipaññavat that he drinks regularly whenever possible, claiming it relieves arm tightness.

After Somr changed into white civilian clothes, police invited him to the station, but he refused, saying he wanted to rest at the temple. However, officers escorted him out of the provincial sangha leader's quarters. He then argued with police again, claiming he was being forced to leave and threatened to punch an officer. Police took him into custody and filed charges for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Sawon, 55, the shopping mall security guard, revealed that he first saw the monk arriving by tuk-tuk at the railway station entrance, then saw him emerge later in severe intoxication reeking of alcohol. The monk initially asked Sawon if he had seen his mother, and when told no, he attempted to enter the shopping mall.

Hull City clinched a thrilling extra-time victory over Middlesbrough in the English Championship playoff final to return to the Premier League for the first time in nine years. The match took place at Wembley Stadium in London on May 23rd, with both teams locked in a tight contest. The first half saw Hull come close when Oliver McBurnie's header from a Ryan Giles cross struck the crossbar, leaving the score at 0-0 at the break. The second half remained scoreless, forcing the match into extra time. In the 90+5th minute, Yu Hiragawa's cross from the left found the area where the Middlesbrough goalkeeper fumbled the ball, and McBurnie pounced to fire home the winning goal in a 1-0 victory. Hull became the third team to earn Premier League promotion for next season, following champions Coventry City and runners-up Ipswich Town. This marks Hull's return to the top flight since their relegation in the 2016-17 season.

On May 23, 2025, as part of a crackdown on foreign-linked criminal activities, the Tourist Police conducted a raid on a bar and karaoke establishment in downtown Chiang Mai. Under the direction of Police Major General Olarb Iamprapphas, commander of Tourist Police Region 2, and Police Colonel Pison Truamdi, the investigation team led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Avirut Sukhaem, along with Chiang Phueak Police Station officers, inspected the venue. Officers discovered 12 Myanmar nationals employed as musicians and staff. Although all possessed valid work permits, the permits did not match the employers listed in their documentation, violating regulations requiring workers to notify the registrar of their employer and workplace within 15 days of employment. The raid followed complaints about excessive noise from the establishment and reports that it served as a hub for Myanmar migrant worker networks. According to preliminary investigation, the bar has been operating since the Songkran festival period, primarily serving Myanmar clients and migrant laborers, with a Thai manager overseeing operations. All suspects have been handed over to Chiang Phueak Police Station for legal proceedings. Authorities are currently tracking financial flows, employers, business owners, and capital backers involved in the operation.

A 13-year-old boy jumped into the water to rescue his 14-year-old female friend who was drowning, but was pulled under by her and both disappeared beneath the surface. Relatives lit incense at a shrine before the bodies were recovered.

At 5:00 PM on May 23, 2569, Police Lieutenant Colonel Wiresak Srivauray, head of Tharuean Police Station, received a report of two children drowning near Tharuean Pier on Soi Kasetrat, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. He proceeded to investigate with divers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. At the private pier, a 15-year-old friend named Chatchai gave a statement that he, his friend Pho (13 years old, a first-year student at Nonthaburi Wittaya School), and friend Waep (14 years old) had come to swim at the pier. He and Pho could swim, but Waep could not.

Before the incident, he swam about 20 meters from the dock toward the shore, then Waep attempted to follow him. However, due to the strong current, Waep began to drown and called for help. When Pho saw this, he jumped in to rescue her, but Waep grabbed and pulled him under as well.

After learning of the incident, two teams of Ruamkatanyu Foundation divers took turns searching. Relatives of the children lit incense at a shrine asking to find them. After more than two hours, rescuers found both bodies locked in an embrace approximately 50 meters from the dock. The bodies were handed over to the foundation and sent to Siriraj Hospital's forensic medicine department for detailed examination.

Phra Khanong Criminal Court has approved temporary release for two 20-year-old university students on bail of 50,000 baht each in connection with a reckless driving incident at a police checkpoint. The incident occurred early morning on May 22, when a vehicle struck Deputy Traffic Sergeant Tharn of Bang Na Police Station, seriously injuring him while on duty. The first suspect, Thanabat Yotwut, 20, faces charges of jointly possessing firearms and ammunition without authorization, unlawfully transporting weapons through residential and public areas without justification, and negligence causing serious bodily injury to another person. The second suspect, Akkarawin Duangphet, 20, faces charges of jointly possessing firearms and ammunition without authorization and unlawfully transporting weapons through residential and public areas without justification. Following the bail hearing, the families of both suspects filed release requests with Phra Khanong Criminal Court. The court approved temporary release for both suspects through the investigation and examination phases, setting bail at 50,000 baht each with a signed bond agreement and a penalty of 50,000 baht for breach. The suspects must report to court on July 10 as scheduled, with the families providing cash as collateral and executing the bail bond.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over Buddhist merit-making ceremonies at the International Buddhist Temple in Paris on May 23, 2025, to honor the late Queen Ramphai Barni. During informal talks with Thai expatriates, the PM responded to questions about border tensions by pledging that Thailand would never allow anyone to encroach, threaten, or take advantage of Thai territory.

Anutin revealed that he had discussed the matter with UNESCO's director-general the previous day, stating that should Cambodia request inspections of world heritage temples damaged by Thai-Cambodian border clashes, UNESCO must also inspect the Thai border area to ensure complete and accurate information.

The PM described the Paris visit as part of efforts to strengthen Thai-French diplomatic relations on the occasion of 170 years of bilateral ties. This marks the first time four deputy prime ministers have accompanied the PM on a single official visit to France: Deputy PM and Interior Minister Anucha Nakasai, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeaw, Deputy PM and Commerce Minister Supachaya Sutthammaphan, and Deputy PM and Science Minister Yothin Wongsawat.

Anutin invited Thai expatriates to visit Thailand, which he said has improved significantly with better quality of life. He also called on Thais abroad to serve as cultural ambassadors, promoting Thai identity and building Thailand's positive international image.