BANGKOK — May 14, 2026: Thailand's Meteorological Department (TMD) issued its third weather warning on Thursday, cautioning that heavy to very heavy rainfall could trigger flash floods and forest runoff across parts of the country from May 14-18.

The department stated in Advisory No. 3 (63/2026) that increased rainfall is expected in the northern, central, eastern and southern regions as a strong low-pressure system over the lower Bay of Bengal moves towards the upper Bay of Bengal, while the southwest monsoon strengthens over the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand.

Residents in areas prone to flooding, particularly along foothills, waterways and low-lying areas, were urged to remain alert for possible flash floods and sudden runoff caused by heavy to very heavy rain and accumulated rainfall.

The shift in weather is attributed to a powerful low-pressure cell over the lower Bay of Bengal, which is moving toward the upper reaches of the bay. Simultaneously, the south-western monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand is gaining strength.

Authorities also warned of increasingly rough seas in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. From May 15-18, waves in the Andaman Sea are expected to reach 2-3 meters, with waves exceeding 3 meters in areas affected by thunderstorms. In the upper Gulf of Thailand, waves are forecast at around 2 meters and higher than 2 meters during storms.

The department advised mariners to navigate with caution and avoid areas experiencing thunderstorms. Small boats in the Andaman Sea were urged to remain ashore during the warning period.

Residents can track live updates at http://www.tmd.go.th, the department's website, or its 24-hour emergency hotlines: 0-2399-4012-13 and 1182.

The announcement was issued at 05:00 on Thursday. TMD said its next update would be released at 17:00 on the same day.

Chulphand Amornwiwat, Labor Minister and For Thai party leader, held a party meeting at Parliament on May 14 at 9:45 AM to discuss the party's position on continuing constitutional reform efforts. He confirmed the party's commitment to pushing forward with reform based on the earlier public referendum, but emphasized the need to heed majority voices. Since constitutional amendments require a one-third Senate majority, all parties must reach consensus on a mutually acceptable draft. Chulphand acknowledged remaining obstacles to reform. "We need to discuss and present a draft that all sides can accept and genuinely support," he stated. "Our party must be realistic—we must acknowledge that at this moment, addressing citizens' cost of living concerns is the top priority."

Urgent: Man Kills Mistress, Confesses to Wife via Phone Before Driving Body to Bang Bua Thong Motel, Then Surrenders to Police

At 10:10 AM on May 14, 2025, the Thai Red Cross received reports of a shocking incident when a murder suspect arrived with the victim's body. The man placed the deceased woman's body in a sedan and covered it with cloth.

The suspect then drove with the body and parked in front of Bang Bua Thong Police Station in Nonthaburi Province, where authorities are currently investigating.

Preliminary investigation indicates the suspect is a man who killed his mistress, a close acquaintance, before calling his wife to inform her that he would drive the mistress's body to the motel to surrender.

The exact cause and circumstances of this incident are still under investigation.

At 9:15 AM on May 14, 2025, Nattaphong Rueangpanyawut, list MP and Pheu Thai Party leader, made a statement after receiving his official appointment as opposition leader in parliament. He thanked all parliamentary members, administrators, staff, and media present at the ceremony.

As opposition leader, Nattaphong pledged to the public and media that he would fulfill his duties with a strong sense of parliamentary representation and serve as the people's advocate. He committed to providing recommendations and checks on the executive branch honestly, prioritizing the public interest.

He promised that independent agency recruitment committees would operate free from any external influence or interference. Nattaphong stated he would urgently establish a coordination committee for coalition opposition parties to complete parliament's composition.

He urged parliament and parliamentary members to accelerate the new constitution drafting process according to the public's intent, as expressed in the February 8, 2025 referendum.

When asked when the constitutional amendment draft would be submitted to parliament, Nattaphong said the government's fastest action would be demonstrating good faith. However, regarding laws overdue by 60 days, parliament itself—through Pheu Thai or other parties—would initiate the process and push for rapid submission.

He confirmed that at parliament's May 15 session, Pheu Thai would raise the constitutional amendment issue and question the government on other beneficial laws that remain unsubmitted despite being left from the previous parliament.

Regarding potential revisions to the new constitution draft, particularly the drafting committee formula and unclear sections, Nattaphong indicated discussions were ongoing but deferred further details.

Crowds descended on lottery ticket stands across Chiang Mai on May 14, 2026, eager to purchase lucky numbers for the May 16 draw. Numbers linked to the late Luang Pu Bua Ketu (Phrarajvatchakun Padmakhun), abbot of Wat Pa Dara Phirom who passed away on May 6 at age 91-92, sold out completely within hours. His numbers—91, 92, 72, and 06—emptied stands so quickly that many buyers were unable to purchase tickets.

Other hot numbers this week include 23, 26, 76, and 08, associated with former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent release from prison on May 11. Numbers tied to auspicious dates also dominate, including 04, 13, and 05 for ceremonial occasions, and 31 for Visakha Bucha on May 31.

Numerologist Phloi Pairint, who specializes in astrological lottery predictions, forecasts that Saturday's draw (May 16) features the lucky pair 7 and companion numbers 8 and 9. She cautions players to watch for double-digit numbers that may appear unexpectedly. Her predictions include two-digit combinations like 78, 89, 97, 68, 85, 51, 83, 84, 96, 19, 94, and 95.

For three-digit numbers, her list includes 789, 788, 899, 977, 797, 686, 683, 185, 459, 993, 454, 455, 511, 611, 644, 955, 353, 343, 663, 688, 560, 033, 055, 136, and 360.

She also provides her top 10 most prominent numbers (78, 11, 44, 65, 58, 54, 17, 83, 68, 04), top 10 lucky picks (92, 26, 19, 59, 16, 04, 48, 57, 13, 66), top 10 trending numbers (91, 72, 06, 98, 78, 38, 93, 77, 88, 99), and top 10 best sellers this week (91, 92, 76, 11, 44, 31, 23, 26, 06, 72).

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