Udon Thani - The Sri Sattahip Police Chief has clarified the controversy surrounding officers allegedly refusing to accept a report from a mother whose 11-year-old daughter was brutally assaulted by older students for over 4 hours. The incident drew heavy criticism after the mother was told no duty officer was available when she attempted to file a complaint at Sri Sattahip Police Station at 2:00 AM on May 14.

Police Major Sakdisit Thanakitphairoach, the Sri Sattahip Police Chief, has now explained the police perspective. He stated that when the mother brought her injured daughter to the station that night, the on-duty officers conducted a preliminary examination and found the girl was injured. The officers prioritized her medical treatment, assessing that the most important action at that moment was to get her immediate medical care. They advised the mother to rush her daughter to the hospital for treatment and documentation of injuries.

The officers then instructed the mother to return to file a formal complaint and meet with investigators the following morning to begin the investigation process in accordance with the Child Protection Act. The Sri Sattahip Police Chief emphasized this was not a refusal to accept the report to evade responsibility, but rather prioritization of the child's safety.

Investigators will now accelerate the collection of evidence and conduct interviews with all involved parties to ensure justice for the victim.

The English Championship playoff final is in jeopardy of not taking place as originally scheduled on May 23 due to an investigation into Southampton, one of the finalists. The EFL has accused Southampton of breaching rules by improperly observing Middlesborough's training during their semi-final, which finished 1-1 before Southampton won 2-1 in extra time. The EFL stated that the hearing would likely occur on or before May 19, with a ruling to be announced as quickly as possible, though the exact timeline remains unconfirmed. While the EFL's current plan is to hold the final as scheduled, the uncertainty surrounding the disciplinary process means the match date could change. Southampton will face Hull City in the final, but if found guilty, Southampton risks disqualification from the competition, with Middlesborough continuing preparations as a potential replacement.

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.

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.

A 40-year-old fisherman named Start Oonkayen, who went viral on Facebook with videos of black-chin barb sightings off Pattaya Beach, caught approximately 15 kilograms of the fish and prepared two dinner dishes: steamed black-chin barb with tomato dipping sauce and crispy fried black-chin barb. After tasting the fish, Start reported that the meat flavor is nearly identical to tilapia, with a sweet taste and no adverse effects. He noted that the fish roe is slightly larger than tilapia and has a rich flavor. Start plans to return to Pattaya Beach tonight with friends to observe whether the fish will appear again, suspecting the recent weather and rainfall may be connected to their presence in the area.

On May 14, 2026, Admiral Piromsak Fuengchanthana, the Navy Commander, inspected training exercises involving unmanned aerial vehicle support operations for naval forces in the upper Gulf of Thailand and swift amphibious assault training at Navy Training Ground No. 15 in Haad Yao, Sattahip District, Chachoengsao Province. These exercises are part of the annual field and sea training (FTX) for the Thai Navy in 2026.

The training aimed to test the readiness of personnel, weapons systems, and tactical operational support capabilities during both daytime and nighttime operations, improving real-world operational capability to address various security situations and threats, particularly through the application of modern technology aligned with the changing security environment.

The unmanned aerial vehicle support training tested coordination between naval forces, special operations units, and UAV systems to enhance surveillance efficiency, targeting, and tactical operational support for the navy during both day and night operations. The exercise integrated naval ships, aircraft, and ground-based operational units in a network-based joint operational framework.

The amphibious assault training at Navy Training Ground No. 15 tested naval deployment plans and capabilities of naval commando units, including the testing of forces and weapons systems in real operational areas. The exercise integrated support naval forces, special operations units, beach assault teams, amphibious vehicles, and naval aviation under new air defense security measures, along with medical support and casualty evacuation based on simulated scenarios.

Admiral Piromsak revealed that the "TR.69" exercise aimed to enhance combat readiness and address security situations, particularly in the eastern border areas and strategic maritime zones, critical missions for protecting national sovereignty and maritime interests. The training, which began in early 2026, incorporated lessons learned from actual conflict situations in 2025, with analysis and improvements to operational approaches aligned with changing security environments, covering both forced-problem training, specialized training, and joint force integration among Thai military combat units.

The Navy also tested the application of unmanned systems (UXV) including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), unmanned surface vessels (USV), and unmanned underwater systems (UUV) for patrol, intelligence, surveillance, and tactical operational support missions. The Navy tested the concept of using HTMS Chakri Naruebet as an operational base for UXV systems to support future maritime operations.

The annual Navy training exercise represents the highest priority training for the Thai Navy, implemented in accordance with the policy of "Year of Naval Combat Readiness" under the concept of "Train as if in real battle; when battle is real, we must win." The training focused on military planning, tactical command, integration of all-dimensional combat forces, and testing combat readiness across all operational branches to ensure effective application in real missions with maritime security not limited to military dimensions alone.