Thai boxer Natchanichaa Jongprongglang, known as "Focus," overcame a competitive bout to narrowly defeat home favorite Gabriella Vierheim 3-2 on points, capturing the gold medal and the Best Female Boxer award in the women's 54kg division at the Eindhoven Box Cup 2026 European Boxing Gold Tournament in Eindhoven, Netherlands on May 25.

The Thai Amateur Boxing Association sent the national boxing team to compete in the international tournament held May 20-27 in Eindhoven to prepare and gain international experience before the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan (September 19 - October 4).

In the championship final on the evening of May 25, only one Thai boxer advanced to this round. In the women's 54kg division, Natchanichaa Jongprongglang, a Thai-New Zealand boxer and defending SEA Games champion, faced Netherlands' home fighter Gabriella Vierheim.

The two exchanged intense combinations and traded points throughout all three rounds before judges awarded the decision to the Thai fighter in a narrow 3-2 victory, securing the gold medal and the tournament's Best Female Boxer award.

After the match, the U-22 Asian champion revealed that following her quarterfinal elimination at the previous Asian Championship in Mongolia, she worked to improve herself and correct mistakes, which resulted in better performance in this tournament. Her next target is securing a medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Cuban coaching staff head Mariano Gonzalez expressed moderate satisfaction with the overall performance but noted the need for tactical adjustments and improved striking accuracy moving forward to achieve the Asian Games medal goal.

Tailand's boxing team has scheduled participation in the World Boxing Cup China 2026 from June 15-20 in Guiyang, China.

At 11:30 a.m. on May 26, 2569 at Parliament, General Yuthana Thaiplit, a senator and chair of the Special Committee for the Protection and Veneration of the Monarchy under the Senate, led the committee in expressing opposition to statements by Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Move Forward Party, who called for the dissolution of the Privy Council. This followed the emergence of photos showing nine Privy Councillors meeting with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, accompanied by a Facebook post from Pheu Thai claiming the government acted improperly and violated democratic principles.

Meanwhile, Nattapon Rueangpanyawit, list-based MP and Pheu Thai Party leader and opposition leader in Parliament, made statements in the case noting that Prime Minister Anutthin Charnvirakul should not exert political pressure. Nattapon further claimed that the call to dissolve the Privy Council contradicts democratic governance principles.

According to the Constitution, Article 10 grants the King authority to appoint the Privy Council and the duty to advise the monarchy. Article 11 specifies that selection, appointment, and removal follow the King's discretion. Article 12 stipulates that Privy Councillors must not hold political positions, be civil servants, or royal civil servants. Councillors also represent the King in royal affairs and monitor development projects benefiting the public before reporting to the monarchy. The Privy Council represents an ancient tradition.

The committee characterized Pheu Thai and its leaders' conduct as dangerous to democratic governance, attempting to misrepresent the Privy Council's role with intent to destabilize the monarchy institution. The committee noted this continues a pattern from Move Forward Party's previous proposals to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code, which the Constitutional Court ruled aimed to diminish and reduce protection of the monarchy, constituting undermining that could lead to overthrowing democratic government.

The committee therefore called for accountability and urged against attacking or inciting misunderstandings about the institution.

Police Colonel Chaturvej Saengphet, serving as vice chair of the committee, stated that such actions do not constitute normal criticism but rather attempts to undermine public confidence in the nation's pillars and to insinuate connections to people around the institution, allowing society to draw hidden implications. He questioned whether such conduct amounts to insulting the monarchy or represents an indirect attempt to evade Article 112 charges.

He emphasized the committee's concern that the misrepresentation of the Privy Council as interfering and issuing unlawful government orders aims to make the public reject the council, leading to calls for its dissolution—an overstep of the monarchy institution that clearly demonstrates intent affecting the King.

The committee called on independent organizations and relevant agencies to consider such conduct and take appropriate action within their authority.

"I am concerned that such conduct by Pheu Thai leaders may impact the consideration of the 44-MP case currently in the Supreme Court, and the court did not previously order them to cease duties. Moreover, the court imposed conditional orders prohibiting repeated actions," Chaturvej said.

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's captain, has responded to criticism from Roy Keane, the legendary Red Devil midfielder, accusing him of distorting comments about prioritizing personal statistics over team success, while Keane continues to jab the younger player on social media.

Keane previously criticized Bruno for being at the center of "theatrical dramatics" following Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest in the penultimate weekend of the season. The Irish national team legend claimed the Portuguese international prioritizes personal achievement over team interests in his drive to break the single-season assist record.

"After the Forest match, he gave an interview saying that Manchester United's captain said many times I should have shot but I passed the ball. Wow, how can a footballer like you compete by focusing only on personal statistics? He won't win trophies if he thinks that way about the team," Keane stated.

In his latest response, Bruno clarified that Keane misrepresented his actual comments. Bruno said he actually stated: "Today there might have been moments when I should have passed instead of shooting. I'm very happy to have made assists, but more importantly, I'm happy we won and finished the season beautifully."

Bruno expressed hope of clarifying things with his senior teammate, saying: "As I always say, I don't mind criticism. I accept it from everyone and have never retaliated. People have opinions—they think it's good or bad, that's their right. What I don't like is when people lie about things. In Roy Keane's case, what he said is basically a lie because either he didn't see the other interview or can't say I said something I didn't say. Fortunately for me, everything is recorded."

"I accept his criticism. I accept that he may or may not like me as a player or as a person, but what I don't like is him putting words in my mouth that I never said. That's the only thing I don't like," Bruno added.

However, following Bruno's response, Keane posted a drawing of a donkey braying loudly on Instagram with the caption: "Too much attention makes the donkey think it's a lion," seemingly taking another jab at Bruno without explicitly naming him.

This isn't the first time current Manchester United players have clashed with Red Devil legends. Earlier this season, Lisandro Martínez had a dispute with Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt after they criticized his height and his ability to compete with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland in the Manchester derby.

Pattaya transwoman left with neck wound after alleged stabbing by boyfriendLegacyA transgender woman was seriously injured in a Pattaya stabbing case after being found with a neck wound inside a rented room in Pattaya early today, May 26. Police are searching for her boyfriend as a suspect. Pattaya police were alerted to the assault at 12.36am at a room in Soi Krom Theedin 3. Police and rescue volunteers went to the scene after receiving the report. The victim, identified only as 30 year old Prayaphat, was found in a third-floor room beside the bed with a severe wound to her neck. Rescue workers gave first aid and rushed her to hospital, while the suspect had already fled. Photo via Siamrath An acquaintance, identified only as 18 year old Tae, said he visited Prayaphat earlier that evening and left at about 9pm. Prayaphat’s boyfriend, Boss, was also in the room at the time. Tae returned at about 11pm and found Prayaphat injured beside the bed. He ran downstairs to alert the room caretaker, who then called for help. Tae said the attack may have followed an argument between Prayaphat and Boss over 700 baht that the boyfriend allegedly stole. However, Tae said he did not know whether Boss carried out the attack. Photo via Siamrath Officers inspected the room and checked CCTV footage from the building. Siam Chon News reported that the footage showed Boss running from the room as the last person to leave. Police are searching for Boss and checking places he is known to visit. Investigators are also reviewing CCTV footage along the route he may have used to leave the area as they continue efforts to bring him in for legal proceedings. Photo via Siamrath Elsewhere, a Thai man stabbed a transwoman to death and abandoned her body in a roadside forest in the Isaan province of Roi Et, claiming that the victim sexually assaulted him. The victim was found with three stab wounds to her chest, back, and neck as well as deep cuts to her forehead and leg. The story Pattaya transwoman left with neck wound after alleged stabbing by boyfriend as seen on Thaiger News.

Prime Minister Anutthin Charnvirakul led a Thai delegation to Paris to discuss and demonstrate Thailand's political stability and commitment to economic reform with MEDEF International in France.

The delegation included Deputy Prime Ministers Ekniti Nitithanpraphat (Finance Ministry), Sihasak Phuangketkaew (Foreign Affairs), and Supachee Suthammapun (Commerce), alongside Deputy Prime Minister Yotchannan Wongsawadi (Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation) and Culture Minister Sabida Thaisat. They met with MEDEF International, led by Vice Chairman Francois Corbin and Chairman of the France-Thailand Business Council, in Paris, France.

The Prime Minister reiterated Thailand's political stability and commitment to economic reform, highlighted by Moody's recent upgrade of Thailand's outlook to "Stable"—a signal of investor confidence in Thailand's long-term investment potential. He thanked the French business community for their trust and continued partnership in Thailand's growth.

The PM noted that Thailand is gaining momentum from foreign direct investment through the "Thailand Fast Pass" policy, aimed at making investment in Thailand "fast, smart, predictable, and reliable." He also emphasized that Thailand serves as a gateway to ASEAN's market of over 700 million people.

Deputy PM Ekniti stated that both countries can elevate cooperation further, describing this as a critical moment to build long-term partnerships as Thailand prepares for major future investments amid stable macroeconomic fundamentals, including high international reserves, low foreign debt, and manageable public debt-to-GDP ratios.

He emphasized that Thailand can be a strategic partner for France in Asia to build new supply chains focused not just on cost but on infrastructure, economic resilience, skilled labor, and university collaboration to develop talent for future industries. Thailand is ready to advance cooperation with France under the "5Ts" framework—Targeted Industries, Transition, Transform, Transparent, and Together—to create sustainable long-term partnerships with French businesses.

Thanawatch Nitikanchana, president of Ratchaburi FC, posted a farewell message to veteran player Chakraphan Kaewphrom, honoring him as one of the club's greatest legends. The 38-year-old footballer is departing from Ratchaburi FC after the recent season, concluding a four-year partnership with the club. In his post, the club president lauded Chakraphan as a trusted figure and one of the team's most legendary players. The message read: "Four years ago, when this club was weakening, we needed someone to bring us hope. Then came a legend from another big club, who walked in and told us 'we can do this.' Four years have passed, and now he is walking out as one of the greatest legends of this team. Every moment we shared together—joy and sorrow, celebration and embrace, defeat, stress, and heartbreak—we always found solutions together. We spent hours on phone calls to elevate our team to the next level. Most importantly, we fought side by side. I will definitely miss fighting shoulder to shoulder with you, captain. If I am a commander-in-chief, Nott is my sword—the person we trusted, the one we were confident would lead our army to victory and bring everyone safely home. But everything has its time. Thank you Nott for these beautiful four years. You will always have a home here, and we will miss you, Captain Nott."