On April 30, 2025, Labor Minister Chulphan Amorwiwat presided over the opening of the "SAFE DRIVE SAFE LIFE" campaign, aimed at promoting road safety awareness and culture among independent motorcycle taxi and ride-hailing drivers.

Chulphan stated that motorcycle taxi and ride-hailing drivers represent an independent profession with over 200,000 workers currently outside the social security system. He acknowledged their hardworking dedication to earn a living and support their families, but emphasized that the profession carries inherent risks due to workers spending their lives constantly traveling on roads.

Chulphan called for all drivers to exercise caution while using the roads. As Labor Minister, he committed to pushing for the enrollment of these workers into the social security system before the end of 2025, ensuring life protection for all.

Chulphan also presented safety helmets and flagged off a motorcycle procession of over 200 ride-hailing and motorcycle taxi drivers participating in the event. He visited more than 10 booths from various government agencies and private companies at the campaign.

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On April 30, 2569, Police Lieutenant Colonel Boonchaiya Limprajvapong, superintendent of Sichon Police Station, received a report of a shooting death discovered in a palm oil plantation in Moo 10, Sichon Subdistrict, Sichon District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Police coordinated with hospital staff and local officials to investigate at the scene.

The victim, identified as Suchet, 57 years old, was found shot multiple times with an unknown caliber firearm—one shot to the head and three shots to the left chest, with two exit wounds at the back. A red Honda motorcycle and a grass cutter were found near the body. Police cordoned off the area for forensic investigation.

Investigations revealed that Suchet worked as a palm oil plantation owner. On the day of the incident, he had gone to maintain and cut grass in his plantation during midday. In the evening, while riding his motorcycle back home, he was encountered by an unknown number of assailants at the crime scene. Preliminary evidence suggests the perpetrators may have been acquaintances who engaged him in conversation before opening fire, after which they fled immediately.

The exact cause of death remains under investigation, though authorities are pursuing multiple leads including disputes over debts and romantic entanglements. Witness statements are being collected to identify suspects and establish clear motives as the investigation continues.

Following a Facebook post by Pai Lik, Khamphangphet MP and Kla Tham Party secretary-general, announcing that Rachen Silpharaya, former Royal Irrigation Department director, would seek justice at parliament on April 30 regarding his sudden dismissal—allegedly for refusing to respond to political pressure—Rachen has now postponed his appearance. When contacted on April 30, Rachen confirmed he would not travel to parliament as he is still preparing documentation for his justice petition and requested to postpone indefinitely. At 1:10 p.m., Atthakorn Siriluttayakorn, Chachoengsao MP and Kla Tham Party spokesman, explained that he received contact from Rachen the previous day and discussed the matter with Pai Lik to allow Rachen to voice his concerns to familiar colleagues. Atthakorn noted that while some details remain undisclosed pending further discussion with Rachen, off-season transfers of this nature are unusual and occurred faster than expected. He pointed out that during previous administrations under Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompow and party treasurer Nueamol Phinyosinwat, such director-level transfers never happened. "Considering Rachen's length of service, it is unfortunate," Atthakorn said, praising Rachen's accomplishments including his cloud-seeding initiatives that significantly reduced PM 2.5 dust levels in 2567, calling him one of the ministry's most active and vocal workers. When asked if the transfer constitutes political retaliation or purge, Atthakorn declined to comment, stating such matters fall outside party jurisdiction, while expressing concern about losing capable personnel and uncertainty whether the situation represents genuine retaliation.

The Commerce Ministry's Department of Internal Trade unveiled the "Thailand Helps Thailand Plus: Big Term Opening, Easy on the Wallet" Back to School 2026 campaign on April 30, offering discounts up to 86% to help reduce household expenses by over 300 million baht. Nityakorn Maninet, director-general of the Department of Internal Trade, explained that the period before the school year begins places significant financial strain on parents for uniforms, shoes, school supplies, food, and general living costs affected by energy prices and transportation fees. This year's program includes 49 participating businesses—20 manufacturers, 17 distributors, 10 service providers, and 2 online platforms—offering over 1,000 education-related products and services with discounts running from April 30 through May 31, 2026.

Participating brands include school uniforms from Sukhlaidhlumhung, Somchai Nueuk, Watchakar, and Nomnit; shoes from ADDA; supplies from The Mall, B2S, OfficeMate, and SE-ED; and dairy products from major manufacturers including F&N, Nestlé, and Foremost. Service discounts cover eyeglasses from Top Charoen and Eyebeautiful, with True internet packages offering up to 68% off and AIS providing three free months of Alisa AI Premium. Education platforms including OpenDurian (up to 75% off) and We by The Brain (up to 50% off) also participate. Online platforms Lazada and Shopee offer flash sales with up to 70% discounts and additional voucher codes to ensure widespread access to discounted school supplies.

On April 30, 2025, at Rishi Monk Ashram Dhatu Phutthakun in Bang Sai District, Ayutthaya Province, devotees and tourists flocked throughout the day to worship sacred shrines, enhance their fortunes, and seek blessings. This famous spiritual tourism destination attracts continuous visitors. The ashram features well-maintained grounds and houses diverse sacred objects including a 16-meter-tall nine-faced Phra Wessuwan statue, Goddess Takian, Phra Phikhaneswar, Phra Sangkachai, Luang Pu Mi, Jindamani Cave, and Kumarn Tong Jao Sua Heng. Devotees continuously brought offerings including gourds, red water, snacks, toys, bicycles, and rice, with the ashram distributing some items to schools for beneficial use. Many requested the rishi monk to inscribe their foreheads and receive blessed sapphire water for auspiciousness. The area near the grandfather rishi Brahmmesh merit pavilion attracted special attention from lottery enthusiasts who studied red candle wax drops in the sacred pool to identify lucky numbers. Three prominent number pairs were spotted: 89, 01, with separated digits 4 and 5, prompting many to photograph them hoping to play these numbers during the vibrant Thai New Year lottery period.