Udon Thani – A motorcycle repair shop owner has filed a complaint demanding fair treatment after receiving an unexpectedly high water bill. Tasaporn Kaewnguam, 35, owner of a motorcycle repair shop in Ban Tha Tum subdistrict, submitted his water bills for April and May 2025, totaling 41,839.15 baht, shocking him since he normally pays only 300-400 baht monthly.

Tasaporn explained that he rents a shop space for 4,000 baht per month and typically pays 200-300 baht for water. However, his April 2025 bill came to 20,593.76 baht, followed by a May 2025 bill of 21,245.39 baht, totaling 41,839.15 baht over two months.

He confirmed: "I've inspected the shop thoroughly. The pipes don't break or leak because they're all exposed pipes. If there was a leak, it would be visible and the floor would be wet. There are only 3 water taps, and if someone forgot to turn off the bathroom water, the shop would flood. But everything is normal."

Tasaporn noted that water authority officials conducted a first inspection and confirmed the system was normal with no irregularities detected. During a second inspection, officials couldn't reach a conclusion and indicated they would bring the matter to a meeting and conduct a more detailed site investigation.

He suggested the fault might be due to a faulty water meter or staff recording errors, emphasizing that he cannot afford to pay over 40,000 baht alone. "If they want me to pay over 40,000 baht, I simply can't manage it. If that's the case, just cut off my water. I'd like to ask the water authority to investigate and ensure fairness—find out exactly where the error occurred."

Pichai Bundit, manager of the Regional Water Authority (Provincial Waterworks Authority) Udon Thani branch, led a team of technicians to investigate further. Initially, they found a suspicious point suggesting possible leakage inside the customer's bathroom.

The PWA plans to send a team for detailed inspection on May 25, repair any damaged areas, and schedule a meeting with the building owner and tenant to discuss fair solutions tomorrow afternoon at the PWA Udon Thani office. Additionally, the PWA manager reminded residents to regularly check their home water systems, advising that if the meter or propeller continues rotating despite no water use inside the house, they should immediately close the water valve and search for leaks to prevent abnormally high bills.

Army Region 2 reports that personnel at Tamarind Base 1 heard a sound resembling a small explosion from dense forest near their front line position, approximately 200 meters away. The exact direction and cause could not be immediately determined due to the incident occurring at night with limited visibility. The unit has been continuously monitoring and investigating the situation since the incident occurred. Following the incident, commanders from both Thai and Cambodian forces coordinated to verify the facts, though the initial cause of the sound remains unconfirmed. However, both sides have confirmed that no armed clash or exchange of fire took place in the area whatsoever, with all personnel remaining safe and continuing their operations as normal. The unit will continue monitoring the situation while maintaining coordination with all relevant parties to prevent misunderstandings and preserve stability in the region. The public is urged to exercise critical judgment in receiving information and rely on official government sources or credible news outlets.

On May 14, at Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, officers detained Kanitin Pothin, age 30, a sanitation officer with Police Sanitation Unit, Command Division 2, for intensive questioning, fingerprinting, and formally charged him with four serious offenses. He allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, a nursing aide, who subsequently filed a complaint with the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women. The investigation was closely supervised by Deputy Commander of Chaiyaphum Provincial Police and the Inspector of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station.

After questioning concluded, officers conducted a search of the suspect's residence in Nong Bua Sala Subdistrict to collect additional evidence based on the victim's previous statements. When journalists attempted to ask the suspect if he had anything to say to the victim, he remained silent, appearing visibly tense during custody.

According to Inspector Sirichai Srichaipanya of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station, the suspect has been informed of the charges. Investigators conducted thorough questioning, collected fingerprints, and gathered physical evidence relevant to the case. Initially, four charges were filed: assault, unlawful detention, possession of obscene computer-generated images, and drug possession.

During interrogation, the suspect showed signs of stress but provided some statements helpful to the investigation. Though several days had passed since the incident, officers believe some evidence may still remain and be recoverable. Police are also collecting CCTV footage from the suspect's residence and neighboring properties to build a comprehensive case file.

Inspector Sirichai assured the public that authorities will proceed fairly according to facts and law, ensuring the perpetrator does not escape justice. However, all charges will be carefully reviewed against evidence before proceeding with legal action.

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On May 14, 2025, Nab, 37, flew urgently from South Korea after his 3-year-old-and-8-month-old son developed bruising on his arm following just two days at a prestigious private school. The boy refused to return to school and told his father he had been hit. When questioned, the teacher insisted she had not pinched the child but only held him because he was misbehaving, joking that she had no fingernails to pinch with. Nab, who works in South Korea but speaks to his son daily, was devastated by the incident and immediately took leave from work.

School officials, accompanied by Udon Thani provincial education officers, reviewed closed-circuit footage with the parents. The security video showed no evidence of pinching or abuse, though all parties acknowledged the teacher may have lifted the boy incorrectly, possibly causing the marks. The school administration stated the matter was being taken seriously and would retrain all staff on proper child handling procedures.

After viewing the footage, Nab acknowledged the school's explanation but remained troubled by the discrepancy between the bruises and the explanation. He said the marks appeared inconsistent with simply being held. He emphasized he was not accusing anyone but wanted to wait for an official medical examination to determine the true cause of the injuries.

Regarding institutional responsibility, Nab viewed the incident as a personal matter rather than a systemic school problem. However, after seeing the security footage and being emotionally overwhelmed, he decided with his wife to immediately withdraw and transfer their son to another school. Despite recognizing the school's good systems, he prioritized his child's peace of mind and wellbeing. He thanked social media supporters for their encouragement, explaining he posted publicly as a father protecting his child, and acknowledged his family is currently in severe emotional distress.