National

Today's Gas Prices May 9, 2026: Updated Rates at 5 Service Stations

Fuel prices across major Thai service stations remained relatively stable on May 9, 2026, with regular gasohol 95 holding at 42.45 baht per liter at most outlets, while premium options and specialty fuels showed minor variations between bra

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On May 9, 2026, the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Ministry of Energy reported today's fuel prices across five major service stations: PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex, and Shell. Prices are effective as of 5:00 AM.

PTT Station (May 9, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 31.39 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 51.54 baht/liter Benzene 95: 52.04 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

Bangchak Station (May 9, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol E85: 31.39 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 55.09 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

PT Station (May 9, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Benzene 95: 52.54 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel B20: 32.95 baht/liter

Shell Station (May 9, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.95 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.95 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.58 baht/liter Gasohol 95 Premium: 49.84 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 49.84 baht/liter

Caltex Station (May 9, 2026): Gasohol 95: 42.45 baht/liter Gasohol E20: 35.45 baht/liter Gasohol 91: 42.08 baht/liter Benzene 95: 55.06 baht/liter Diesel: 39.95 baht/liter Diesel Premium: 61.25 baht/liter

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Weather

Today's Weather: Meteorological Department Names 52 Provinces Under Alert for Heavy Downpours and Strong Winds

Thailand's Meteorological Department issued alerts for 52 provinces expecting thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, with northern and central regions facing the most severe conditions including hail and fla

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On May 9, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department forecasted thunderstorms with strong wind gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall in various areas for the next 24 hours, particularly in northern and central Thailand due to a high-pressure system and cool air mass from China covering the northeastern region and South China Sea, combined with southerly and southeasterly winds bringing moisture from the Gulf of Thailand and South China Sea into upper Thailand during hot weather conditions. The southern region is expected to experience heavy rain in some areas due to strengthened easterly winds covering the Gulf of Thailand and southern Thailand, with sea waves around 1 meter high and exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones. Residents are advised to beware of thunderstorm dangers and strong wind gusts by avoiding open areas, large trees, buildings, and weak signboards, as well as hazards from heavy and accumulated rainfall that could cause flash floods and flash flooding, especially in sloped areas near waterways and lowlands. Farmers should strengthen fruit trees and prepare to prevent damage to crops and livestock while maintaining health during weather changes, while fishermen should avoid sailing in thunderstorm-prone areas. Upper Thailand currently experiences minor to moderate dust and haze accumulation due to rainfall in some areas. The Meteorological Department's forecast from 6:00 a.m. today to 6:00 a.m. tomorrow shows: Northern region with 70 percent thunderstorms, strong gusts, hail, and heavy rain in Maehongson, Chiangmai, Chiang Rai, Lampun, Lamphang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Kamphaengphet, Phitsanulok, Phichit, and Phetchabun with low temperatures 21-26°C, high temperatures 30-37°C, southeasterly winds 10-15 km/h. Northeastern region with daytime hot weather, 30 percent thunderstorms, and occasional strong winds in Loei, Nongbualamphoo, Chaiyaphum, Khonkaen, Nakhonratchasima, and Buriram with low temperatures 23-26°C, high temperatures 32-37°C, easterly winds 10-20 km/h. Central region with daytime hot weather, 70 percent thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain in Nakhonsawan, Uthaithani, Chaiynat, Singburi, Ang Thong, Lopburi, Saraburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, and Samut Songkhram with low temperatures 24-26°C, high temperatures 36-38°C, southeasterly winds 10-20 km/h. Eastern region with daytime hot weather, 40 percent thunderstorms, and occasional strong winds mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, and Rayong with low temperatures 24-26°C, high temperatures 34-38°C, southeasterly winds 15-30 km/h, sea waves around 1 meter with waves exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas. Southern region (east coast) with 60 percent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in Chumphon, Suratthani, Nakhonsithammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla.

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National

Tone and Chubie Showcase Rare 'Maerit' Forest Tree Generating Seven-Figure Income

Hosts Tone and Chubie showcase the rare 'Maerit' forest tree on the Agriculture Happiness program, revealing how this disappeared species generates seven-figure income in a central Bangkok garden.

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Visit the central Bangkok garden in Bang Khae as hosts Tone and Chubie introduce the 'Maerit,' a rare forest tree that has disappeared from Thailand. The Agriculture Happiness program airs at 7:00 AM on 7HD. Channel 5's 'Thai Hearts Never Give Up' at 9:30 AM follows the inspiring journey of Am—Kanros Phaophang from a ninth-grade graduate working part-time shifts until 1 AM to becoming the owner of the Yellow Bus restaurant, a life transformed through sweat and perseverance. At 1:00 PM on 7HD, the 'Young Gang Tour' hosted by Young and Gang takes viewers on a tour of Chino Rosarom Temple in the Thonburi riverside area to pay respects to Luang Poo Tuat. At 5:00 PM, the series 'Tales of Teacher Yot' presents a murder mystery: 56-year-old Mainit is found drowned face-down near a fish pond with valuable jewelry missing and signs of a brutal throat wound, devastating her four children, especially youngest daughter Nattaya who lived with her. Police suspect the killer may be someone close to the family. Workpoint Channel 23 at 9:00 AM features 'Let's Escape' with Fluke exploring the old city and Michelin-starred Thai cuisine. True4You Channel 24 at 4:30 PM shows 'The Haunting: Spirits Follow' continuing supernatural horror from a decade-old incident with returning stars Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne. GMM Channel 25 at 9:30 PM airs the series 'Love as Big as the World' where Sun regains memories after meeting his father, while Solar finds warmth and gratitude through their complex journey together. Channel One31 at 8:30 PM features 'Flower Boy' as Peak feels homesick and Pearl surprises him with stargazing on the rooftop, but Peak's old girlfriend Obey's arrival complicates their budding romance.

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National

Football Results May 8, 2025: Dortmund Clinch Bundesliga Runner-Up After Victory Over Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund secured Bundesliga runner-up finish with a 3-2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt on May 8, while Torino, Levante, and Lens also claimed wins across Europe's top leagues.

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Football Results - May 8, 2025

Bundesliga (Germany) Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt

Serie A (Italy) Torino 2-1 Sassuolo

La Liga (Spain) Levante 3-2 Osasuna

Ligue 1 (France) Lens 1-0 Nantes

English Championship Playoff Semi-Finals, First Leg Hull City 0-0 Millwall

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Police

Woman Narrowly Escapes Death Trapped in Car During Violent Storm as Power Pole Crashes Down and Explodes

A woman narrowly escaped death when a power pole collapsed and exploded in front of her car during an intense rainstorm in Bangkok on May 7th, forcing her to pull over due to near-zero visibility.

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On May 9th, TikTok user @kanlayaphakk posted a harrowing video after becoming trapped in a violent rainstorm on the road alone, unable to continue driving. She described the moment as "nearly fatal," posting "A second from death. First time experiencing rain this intense. #Summer storm 7/5/2569 #Death was just within reach."

In the video, she was forced to pull over after visibility dropped to almost zero as heavy rain poured down. Looking ahead, she could see only white as intense wind gusts bent trees. She mentioned motorcycles were parked nearby when suddenly the power pole in front of her vehicle collapsed, triggering a terrifying explosion before the clip ended. The incident occurred on May 7th in the Nong Chok area of Bangkok.

After the post went viral, many expressed concern about the safety of the motorcyclists nearby. The poster confirmed they were safe. Internet users also shared survival advice, recommending turning on hazard lights and interior lights, moving the car to an open area away from trees, sharing location with family, and staying calm and mentally focused.

The poster later explained that the rain was extremely heavy from the start, making it impossible to see the road. She pulled over and turned on hazard lights, initially fearing a rear-end collision, but never expected a power pole to collapse. She felt fortunate to have pulled over beforehand, noting that continuing to drive would have been impossible at that moment and she was relieved not to have stopped directly under the falling pole.

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National

Bruno Fernandes Wins Journalists' Player of the Year Award, First Manchester United Player in 16 Years

Bruno Fernandes won the English Football Writers' Association Player of the Year award for 2025-26, becoming Manchester United's first winner in 16 years after delivering 20 assists and 8 goals this season.

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Bruno Fernandes, midfield captain of Manchester United's "Red Devils" in the English Premier League, has been named Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season by the English Football Writers' Association (FWA). Fernandes showcased exceptional form this season, most notably through his playmaking ability, delivering 20 assists from 32 Premier League appearances while also scoring 8 goals. With nearly 900 FWA members voting, Fernandes received 45% of the votes, narrowly beating second-place finisher Declan Rice of Arsenal by just 28 votes. Erling Haaland of Manchester City came in third. This marks the first time a Manchester United player has won this award in 16 years, since Wayne Rooney's win in the 2009-10 season. Fernandes is also the third Portuguese player to win the award, following Cristiano Ronaldo (two-time winner) and Ruben Dias.

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Breaking

Escaped Inmate Captured in Chon Buri After Turning Himself In; Family Pressure Led to Surrender Just 23 Days Before Release

Inmate Saeksorn escaped from a Pathum Thani prison on May 7 with just 23 days left on his sentence, but surrendered to authorities in Chon Buri the next day after family pressure, reportedly seeking to locate his missing wife.

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An inmate identified as Saeksorn has been captured in Chon Buri Province after escaping from Thanyaburi District Prison in Pathum Thani while participating in a vocational training program outside prison walls. Despite having only 23 days remaining on his sentence, the prisoner fled on May 7. His father suspected the inmate had gone to locate his missing wife, who had left home due to domestic problems.

On May 8, Phitakphong Noiphitaksa, the commander of Thanyaburi District Prison, led coordinated efforts with prison officials, the Department of Corrections, Region 1 Highway Police, and officers from Thanyaburi and Chon Buri police stations to apprehend the escapee. After authorities cordoned off and searched key locations along the escape route and relatives' homes, Saeksorn contacted his family to coordinate his surrender to prison officials at approximately 9:50 p.m. on May 8. He was arrested on Highway 344 in Ban Bueng District, Chon Buri. Officials determined that family problems motivated the escape, as the inmate sought to resolve personal issues before completing his sentence.

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Police

Chinese Man Arrested After Car Crash Seized with Arsenal of Weapons; C-4 Explosives Found Trigger Mass Evacuation

A 30-year-old Chinese national was arrested after a car crash in Rayong Province with five C-4 explosives, multiple firearms, and grenades found in his possession, triggering mass evacuations and emergency bomb disposal operations.

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On May 8, police arrested 30-year-old Chinese national Ming Chen Sun following a vehicle accident investigation, seizing five firearms including assault rifles and handguns, along with grenades, M75 explosives, and military ammunition. Officers were shocked to discover five C-4 explosives weighing 16 pounds each attached to a bulletproof vest with a remote-controlled detonation system, prompting an immediate evacuation order for residents within a high-destruction radius. Officials called in EOD teams to assess and neutralize the explosives, which were successfully disarmed at 8:41 PM.

Authorities also found fake identification documents including a Shan identity card, a Korean passport, and an American passport in the suspect's possession. Ming allegedly purchased the weapons and explosives from a social media contact three to four years ago and arranged delivery in Rayong Province. He claimed the C-4 devices were prepared for a suicide attempt due to depression, stating he had lived in Thailand for four years, previously operated a Chinese restaurant in Cambodia, and had dated a Thai woman before breaking up.

Phone records revealed videos of Ming test-firing weapons and using live chickens as target practice, along with footage of grenade detonation tests in water bodies and military weapons training—all allegedly conducted in Cambodia. The investigation remains ongoing with additional evidence collection in progress.

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Breaking

Bournemouth Removes Alex Gimenez from Squad Over Chat Scandal Involving 15-Year-Old Girl

Bournemouth has suspended Spanish right-back Alex Gimenez from squad duties following an investigation into social media chats with a 15-year-old girl, with the club alleging grooming conduct.

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English Premier League club Bournemouth has announced the removal of Spanish right-back Alex Gimenez from the squad due to an investigation into a social media chat scandal. Previously released screenshots and videos showed that Gimenez attempted to groom a 15-year-old girl. Although the girl disclosed her age in the conversations, the player continued his advances. Bournemouth's statement read: "Bournemouth is aware of the material being circulated on social media concerning Alex and is currently undertaking an investigation. As a result, Alex will not be included in the squad for the Premier League match against Fulham on May 9. The club will not be making further comment at this time." Gimenez joined Bournemouth on loan from AC Milan in September 2025 before the club decided to purchase him permanently in February, signing him through 2031.

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Community

Delivery Rider Left Baffled After Customer Demands He Split the Bill with Her

A delivery rider refused a customer's demand to split the bill for a 179-baht food order, insisting she pay in full despite her claims the order had been cancelled in the system.

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A delivery rider was left confused and frustrated after being told by a female customer to split the food bill with her. In the video clip posted on May 8 by the Facebook page 'Sopao – This Needs Attention,' the rider delivered an order but found himself in a heated argument. The customer claimed the system showed full payment was required, but explained she had called to ask why the restaurant status showed it was still being prepared. She questioned why there were so many orders at the restaurant and why the system indicated the food was still being prepared. The rider countered, 'How would I know how many orders the restaurant has? My job is just to wait.' The customer shot back, 'Why didn't you tell me the order was delayed? Why did you make me wait?' When the rider asked, 'What did I do wrong?' the customer responded, 'I'm explaining that this violates company policy.' The rider replied, 'Then I have to pay half the food cost?' The customer answered, 'Isn't that a company rule?' The rider firmly stated, 'No, there's no such rule about paying half, ma'am.' The customer then explained, 'This is my offer. You had already cancelled the order in the system, but you're waiting for the system to approve it, which it hasn't done yet. That's why I'm offering we split it.' The rider insisted, 'That's not okay. You need to pay the full 179 baht.' The customer continued, 'But you already cancelled it, it's just that the system hasn't processed it.' The rider argued back, 'It hasn't been cancelled yet, ma'am,' before the video ended.

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National

General Bunyasin Shares Border Security Lessons, Emphasizes Thailand's Security Strategy

General Bunyasin Padglaeng shared border security strategies and intelligence lessons from the Second Army Region during a military training course on May 8, emphasizing how intelligence operations support Thailand's efforts to address thre

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General Bunyasin Padglaeng, Advisor to the Royal Thai Army Commander, served as guest lecturer for the 10th Public-Private Sector Intelligence Coordination Course on May 8, 2025, at the Army Intelligence School's facilities. He shared direct experience from the Second Army Region, emphasizing border security management strategy and underscoring the importance of intelligence work in addressing threats along Thailand's borders, with support from Pol. Col. Saravut Chaiyabut, Deputy Director of Army Intelligence.

The lecture attracted significant attendance from course participants, school commanders, and faculty members. The presentation focused on transmitting practical experience and lessons in border security situation management, particularly operational approaches used in the Second Army Region. It simultaneously raised awareness about the critical role of army intelligence operations in supporting security missions and responding to increasingly complex threats facing Thailand's borders.

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