The badminton competition at the Toyota Thailand Open 2026, a World Tour Super 500 tournament, took place at Nimibutr Sports Hall on May 15 in the quarterfinals of the women's singles category. Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong, the former runner-up and world ranking 8, faced her compatriot Pichaiyamol Obasanipat, ranked 27th in the world. In the first game, Pichaiyamol dominated and won 21-19. Pornpawee bounced back in the second game, claiming a 21-13 victory to force a third decisive game. In the final game, Pichaiyamol played better and secured the win 21-15. With this victory, Pichaiyamol advances to the semifinals where she will meet Akane Yamaguchi, the world number 3 and top seed of the tournament.

Royal Cliff Pattaya Hotel remains a legendary resort that seamlessly combines luxury with modern family-friendly hospitality, with every element designed to deliver relaxation, education, and multi-generational activities.

One of the highlights is the hotel's cooking class led by expert chefs, featuring a rotating daily menu that showcases international and Thai cuisine—an enjoyable activity that guests can bring home as a lasting skill. The Mini Suite Plus Sea View rooms at Royal Cliff Beach Hotel feature spacious layouts with distinct bedroom and living areas, panoramic sea-view private balconies, comfortable 7-foot beds ideal for families with children, breakfast buffet, and flexible extra bed options in the living zone.

The Sky Aquarium Pool and Mini Water Park features a glass-surrounded pool design on a clifftop, creating the sensation of swimming in the open sea with stunning sunset views. The children's water park uses warm water for comfortable play, while adults can relax in jacuzzis or sunbathe on loungers in a peaceful, private atmosphere. Homemade ice cream is a favorite among children.

Breakfast at Panorama Restaurant showcases meticulous attention through diverse menus including Thai, Indian, Chinese, dim sum, American breakfast, and freshly baked pastries. Popular items include fresh-cooked youtiao (Chinese fried dough), sago dessert, and traditional Thai sweets that showcase authentic Thai identity.

For families with children, Funtasea & The Verge offers imagination and entertainment zones with toys, slides, ball pits, mazes, and art & craft activities like glass painting, bag painting, and jewelry making. The Verge zone caters to older children with PlayStation games, pool tables, and karaoke rooms. Seasonal events and themed birthday party services are also available.

In the evening, Breeze Rio Restaurant on a private beach offers dining experiences amid sea breeze and sunset views, featuring international cuisine and seafood in fusion style, suitable for family or couple moments and open to both guests and the public.

The AssetWise Junior Tennis Thailand Championship tennis competition inspires children to engage with sports, featuring activity booths and specialized wellness massage services for youth, reflecting a comprehensive Health & Wellness concept for the entire family.

Fitz Club, the hotel's comprehensive sports center, caters to active guests with facilities including gym, tennis courts, pickleball, squash, yoga, Pilates, and Muay Thai classes with professional trainers, all set within a lush tropical garden atmosphere.

Royal Cliff Pattaya Hotel is not merely accommodation—it's a destination for quality family time across all dimensions of relaxation, entertainment, and inspiration for every family member.

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Adidas and Arsenal have unveiled a new home jersey in traditional red and white to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Emirates Stadium. The design incorporates the stadium's architectural elements and artistic features, striking a perfect balance between inherited heritage and modern design.

Arsenal's 2026/27 home kit went on sale today at Adidas Brand Centers, the Adidas application, Adidas online store (adidas.co.th), LINE (@adidasthailand), and Arii Football shop. From May 29, 2025 onwards, it will be available at SuperSports and leading sports retailers nationwide.

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard said: "Wearing this shirt means representing something greater than ourselves. We feel the pride and sense of unity with our fans across the world. The bond between us has become a powerful source of inspiration, and I'm incredibly proud to wear this jersey, which represents the honor and everything Arsenal has always stood for."

The home kit maintains the club's core identity with a deep red body and white sleeves, instantly recognizable to football fans worldwide. The design features patterns inspired by Emirates Stadium, including decorative elements along the neckline and sleeve cuffs that follow the curve of the stadium's roof. Players will wear this kit with white shorts and red socks.

The jersey is manufactured using 3D engineered fabric for lightweight comfort and a body-hugging fit that allows free movement. It incorporates Adidas's latest CLIMACOOL+ technology for efficient sweat absorption and ventilation, keeping players cool and dry throughout intense matches. Strategic mesh paneling provides optimal airflow during competition.

Arsenal's 2026/27 home kit is priced at 4,600 baht for player versions and 2,900 baht for fan editions. It's available now at Adidas Brand Centers, the Adidas app, Adidas online store (www.adidas.co.th), LINE (@adidasthailand), and Arii Football shop. From May 29, 2025, it will be sold at SuperSports and major sporting goods retailers across Thailand.

At 14:45 on May 15, 2025, at Government House, Deputy Prime Minister Pakon Nilpraphan discussed outcomes from meetings with the Zero Corruption working group. He confirmed that the NACC's proposals align with the government's anti-corruption policies, which the commission has proposed be designated as a national agenda. The group also agreed to amend secondary legislation that creates loopholes for discretionary decision-making by implementing digital technology solutions. This approach supports the government's broader Open Government and Digital Government initiatives, as digitalization inherently increases transparency and auditability. Pakon stated that four pilot agencies will be designated as transparency models before expanding the program elsewhere. He also discussed modernizing laws across seven industries, with the NACC to identify which secondary regulations obstruct business operations and should be revised. Regarding the NACC's ranking of 10 state agencies at high corruption risk, Pakon said the survey represents research findings with no inherent controversy. However, any allegations that surface must be investigated and, if substantiated, corrected with appropriate action against responsible individuals. When pressed on whether all 10 agencies would face additional scrutiny, Pakon affirmed that relevant agencies must review the findings, as concerns of this magnitude cannot be ignored.

On May 15, 2569, Jatuporn Prommarak, a list MP for Pheu Thai, argued that the February 8 referendum approved a new constitution by 21.6 million votes, yet a constitutional amendment draft was rejected by the cabinet. The Prime Minister claimed it wasn't policy but a mandate from the people. Jatuporn stated that if the government views this as more important than policy, it must clearly explain how it will proceed rather than leaving society in doubt.

He praised Bhumjaithai party's commitment to review the amendment draft on May 19 as responsible conduct toward a process all parties previously supported. Jatuporn warned that if constitutional drafting becomes paralyzed by excessive concerns about conflict or requires unanimous agreement, Thailand may not receive a good, democratic constitution.

He rejected arguments to delay constitutional reform until solving economic hardship, saying this represents flawed logic. Constitutional amendment under Article 256 doesn't prevent the administration from addressing immediate crises simultaneously. Economic and subsistence problems cannot be solved without addressing systemic economic issues linked to the 2560 Constitution's structural problems.

These problems include weak rule of law, independent agencies with high power but limited accountability, ineffective anti-corruption mechanisms, and the 20-year national strategy that constrains structural reform. These undermine investor confidence and the nation's ability to handle economic crisis.

Jatuporn urged the Prime Minister to clearly state that constitutional reform need not await other solutions but requires swift, sincere action with cooperation from all parties. The previous parliament had already moved quickly on this. He warned that failure to demonstrate genuine commitment now could be seen as the previous speed merely served to establish the current government.

Jatuporn called on the Prime Minister, both as party leader and government head, to fully support the constitutional amendment process in parliament to reduce doubt, prevent criticism, and maintain public hope in the 21.6 million referendum votes.

A school principal has returned a confiscated mobile phone after acknowledging that seized devices had previously been sold and the money used to buy snacks for distribution. The student's uncle revealed that his 17-year-old nephew fled back home after less than a week at the religious school in Bangkok in April, claiming a teacher had confiscated his phone. When they visited the school to request its return, the teacher refused, citing strict school rules on phone use and demanding a meeting with other staff. The school initially demanded 10,000 baht, though the family offered 1,500 baht instead. The uncle noted that while phone confiscation is standard practice, devices are typically held until the end of term without payment required. When confronted by reporters at the school, the principal admitted that confiscated phones of lower value had been sold in the past and the money used to buy snacks for students. The principal stated this was standard school procedure, though acknowledged that this higher-priced phone might be different. The principal confirmed that preliminary discussions with the parents had led to withdrawal of the complaint and agreement to return the phone, though a fine would still be required under school regulations. The principal stated that the teacher would face no disciplinary action as they were following school rules, and the school was willing to readmit the student if desired.