A lightning strike kills a footballer during a match in Narathiwat, while a tiger attack at a wildlife sanctuary also ends in tragedy. A lightning strike killed a footballer and injured eight others during the Golok FA Cup 2026 semi-final in Narathiwat. The strike hit the pitch during injury time as heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through Santipap Stadium in Su-ngai Golok district. A suspected tiger attack killed a 48-year-old worker at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. The country’s established retirement visa programmes also boosted its ranking.