At 1:15 p.m. on May 26, 2025, at Parliament, MP Nantana Nantavaropass, along with MP Sunthon Pruksphipat, addressed the flooding of the Parliament building that occurred on May 21. Nantana stated that over the past 1 year and 9 months, she, Sunthon, and others have attempted to discuss the building's leaking problems and other maintenance issues, but officials have repeatedly called asking them not to raise these matters in discussion. Despite the issue being significant and widely covered by media, attempts to find solutions have been blocked from discussion.

Nantana emphasized that the Parliament building is a high-value government facility, yet they do not feel safe not knowing when flooding will occur or when ceilings might collapse. She called on contractor Sino-Thai Engineering and Construction to take responsibility and clarify how they will address construction-related issues. She compared the building's numerous leaks to the current constitution, which is full of loopholes but receives no criticism, suggesting the contractor may have connections with the government and legislature preventing public discussion of Parliament's problems despite many people working in the building.

Sunthon, speaking as an architect, expressed concern that officials are downplaying the situation, claiming water merely pooled rather than flooded and that debris was simply a big cleaning operation. He warned that ignoring complete information would waste taxpayer money through inadequate problem-solving. He noted that the Parliament's warranty expires in July and questioned why repairs have not been completed in the past two years, asking if they are waiting for the warranty to expire before hiring repairs. He also raised safety concerns including non-standard fire exit stairs, inadequate lighting, and other security system issues, urging comprehensive review to address problems correctly without showing excessive deference to the contractor.

It's become the trend—everyone's heading to aerobics and dancing at Lum Garden. Mom Aw, mother of young singer Toh Saksit, posted an adorable video while dancing aerobics at Lum Garden with her son Toh and daughter-in-law Bright Pichaya Tawatchai, captioning it: 'Mom asked you not to go, and before I knew it, you were already at Lum Garden.' In the video, Mom Aw playfully teases her son: 'I told Toh that Mom wanted to walk at Lum Garden and do aerobics. Come on, join me. Toh said he's too busy. Well, there's always a higher sky—his wife only needed one word invitation. Come tomorrow.' The video showcases the dancing skills of both mother and son, with Mom Aw dancing quite gracefully and Bright putting in full effort on the dance floor. The atmosphere is joyful and fun. At the end of the clip, Mom Aw reveals a sweet moment between her son and daughter-in-law—Toh carrying Bright in his arms at the park—and Mom Aw comments: 'Alright, tonight's got me excited.' Bright replied in the comments: 'Let's do it again sometime.' Fans loved Mom Aw's teasing moment, with comments like 'Love Grandma, tonight's got me excited.' Mom Aw responded to the comments: 'I keep talking, but secretly I'm excited too.'

On May 26, 2569, Pol. Lt. Gen. Theerachat Theerachatthamprang, commander of the Provincial Police Region 3, ordered officers to arrest Thatsapon (surname withheld), 35, based on arrest warrant no. 360/2568 from Uttaradit Provincial Court issued December 16, 2568. He faces charges under the Firearms Act and the loan sharking prohibition law. The arrest took place in front of a restaurant in Ban Mho Subdistrict, Phichit District, Uttaradit Province.

The investigation revealed Thatsapon had engaged in illegal lending at extortionate rates reaching 365% annually. Following a search warrant, authorities discovered two firearms: a Lama brand 9mm automatic pistol and a Thai-made .22 revolver, along with large quantities of ammunition including 13 rounds of 9mm bullets, 6 rounds of .22 magnum, and 22 rounds of .22 long rifle ammunition. Officers also found notebooks listing thousands of debtors across Uttaradit Province and customer chat records.

After posting bail, Thatsapon fled and failed to appear for his court verdict, prompting the issuance of another arrest warrant. Investigators tracked him for months without success until learning he would celebrate his birthday at a restaurant in Phichit District. Officers raided the location and found him drinking inside. During the arrest, one of his associates pushed a police officer, and approximately ten more associates arrived to intervene. Officers quickly escorted Thatsapon from the area to prevent escalation before taking him to the police station for formal booking.

During interrogation, Thatsapon confessed he fled court because he had young children and multiple businesses to manage. He claimed he assumed the court would deny his release because of a red warrant from a 2560 drug case for which he received a 4-year-6-month sentence. Thatsapon alleged he had planned to voluntarily turn himself in within approximately two years but was arrested first. He was remanded to Uttaradit Provincial Court for further legal proceedings.

Somdet Phra Buddhakosajarn (Charoen Yanawaro), former abbot of Wat Thepsirin in Bangkok and a venerable teacher of great significance to Thai Buddhism. Originally named Charoen Sukbut, he was born on Tuesday, July 9, 1872, in Talat Klang subdistrict, Bang Plasoi district, Chon Buri province, to parents Tongsuek and Ya-ang Sukbut. At age 12, he underwent the ordination ceremony at his grandmother's garden pavilion in Na Klua subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, with Phra Chalothop Kunmuni serving as his preceptor. He continued his studies at Wat Khao Bang Sai until age 14, when he entered scriptural studies under Phra Kru Vinaidhon at Wat Rajabophit. At age 20, he returned to Wat Khao Bang Sai for full ordination, also under Phra Chalothop Kunmuni, and received the religious name Yanawaro. He then traveled to Bangkok and resided at Wat Kanmatuyaram to facilitate his continued education. He subsequently studied in the lineage of Somdet Phra Shasanasophan and was stationed as a teacher at Wat Phichaiyadigaram during his monastic years. In 1895, he took the Pali scriptural examination at Mahamakut Royal Buddhist University, advancing progressively through four levels. In 1896, he came to Wat Thepsirin to pursue advanced scriptural studies under the direction of Somdet Phra Maha Samanajao, and that same year he took the examination at Mahamakut Royal Buddhist University, advancing through seven levels and receiving first-prize honors at every stage from the basic to the highest level. He then became head teacher of the Pali language school at Wat Thepsirin. By 1898, having completed seven rains retreats and reaching age 27, he was appointed as ecclesiastical superior in Prachuap Buri province and also appointed supervisor of Wat Samphanthawong on January 22 of that year. On Wednesday, January 25, 1898, following the resignation of Mom Chao Phra Srisukat Kattayanu as abbot of Wat Thepsirin, he was appointed as abbot of Wat Thepsirin. Upon assuming his duties, there were 46 resident monks and 30 novices at the temple. During his early ordinations with only seven rains retreats, he served as ordination master, as his seniority was not yet sufficient for the rank of preceptor. He therefore invited Somdet Phra Maha Samanajao to serve as the resident preceptor. His monastic ranks progressed as follows: May 25, 1902, appointed as senior ecclesiastical superior at Wat Phra Muni; May 6, 1906, appointed as celestial-ranked ecclesiastical superior at Wat Phichaiyadigaram; January 25, 1910, appointed as dhamma-ranked ecclesiastical superior at Wat Dhammaitrailokajarn. On September 24, 1921, he was appointed as vice-president of the Dhammayut Nikaya; on November 6, 1928, he was appointed as president of the Northern Council. In terms of administrative positions within the Sangha: in 1898, he became abbot of Wat Thepsirin; in 1902, he was appointed as provincial council chairman for Prachuap Buri; in 1924, he became provincial council chairman for both Prachuap Buri and Chanthaburi; in 1932, he became chairman of the Council of Elders; in 1945, he became Sangha Supreme Patriarch; in 1949, he became Supreme Patriarch for the second time. He suffered from liver cancer and passed away on Friday, June 8, 1950, at 10:00 a.m. The Medal of Progress was created in 1971 to commemorate the 99th anniversary of his birth.

Although the team had participated in a test drive of the Mitsubishi XForce, a crossover-style SUV, several months ago, the short distance covered didn't provide enough time to fully grasp the vehicle's overall character or get a reliable sense of fuel consumption. After consulting with Wichanya Nualuai, PR Manager at Tri Diamond, we got the opportunity for a more thorough evaluation.

The XForce's design follows the SILKY & SOLID concept, appearing modern and powerful. The front features an ADVANCE DYNAMIC SHIELD grille, LED headlights, and distinctive ICONIC T-SHAPE LED taillights in Smoked finish arranged in a T-pattern that looks striking and unique. The side lines and design are well-proportioned, conveying agility and stability. Large 18-inch alloy wheels are complemented by wheel arches with materials and colors that contrast with the body.

Inside, the cabin features a two-tone color scheme, a 12.3-inch touchscreen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging, and an 8-inch information display divided into three sections showing various data.

Power comes from a 1.6-liter full-hybrid MIVEC DOHC engine producing 107 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 134 Newton-meters of torque at 4,500 rpm, working alongside an 85 kW electric motor delivering 116 horsepower and 255 Newton-meters of torque in a two-speed transmission.

The automatic drivetrain adjusts based on driving style and road conditions. Off the line, even in Normal mode, it delivers satisfying acceleration. In EV mode, acceleration and overtaking feel responsive. In urban conditions, the vehicle handles both large and small obstacles comfortably.

The steering provides good directional control. The suspension on smooth roads is smooth and quiet, with adequate softness—not as refined as a luxury sedan, but the bumps don't transmit to the steering wheel or seats. Passing through potholes, ruts, and bridge joints at appropriate speeds results in no bouncing whatsoever.

On curves, however, the early sections require slightly more focus. It doesn't feel particularly tight, partly due to unfamiliarity with the AYC (Active Yaw Control) system. On later curves, when approaching at appropriate speed, the vehicle flows through smoothly without requiring brake input—just confident steering inputs.

On open highways, we tested the Tarmac mode, described by Mitsubishi as a sport mode that tightens engine and transmission response. The vehicle accelerates forward rapidly. Speed builds smoothly from 90-120 km/h, though acceleration slows afterwards. Engine noise becomes noticeably louder, and hard acceleration braking creates noticeable weight transfer that could cause motion sickness on extended drives.

When heavy rain suddenly began, we switched to WET mode for improved grip confidence. The vehicle showed no signs of hydroplaning or water skidding, maintaining good speed even on flooded roads.

The XForce offers multiple driving modes including 100% electric, continuous charging, rough terrain, and notably, a clay road mode that works effectively without relying on four-wheel drive.

Our test covered a total distance of 564.4 kilometers.

The Democrat Party held talks with the Association of Subdistrict Administrators of Thailand on advancing decentralization, increasing local government revenue, and exploring the establishment of a Local Government Ministry to systematically oversee local administration nationwide. On May 26, 2026, at Democrat Party headquarters, party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and southern regional deputy leader Chaiyachan Detdetcho welcomed Khunpoch Praedham, administrator of the Association of Subdistrict Administrators of Thailand and mayor of Krajiew Subdistrict Administration Organization in Ayutthaya Province, along with Pithaya Teravachananth, mayor of Saiyamul Subdistrict, to discuss decentralization and local development approaches.

Chaiyachan stated that the Democrat Party invited the association to discuss three key issues: decentralization strategies to address problems facing local officials, increasing revenue sources for local government organizations to strengthen them, and exchanging ideas about establishing a Ministry of Local Government to systematically manage local administration nationwide. The Democrat Party has championed decentralization since Chuan Leekpai served as Prime Minister, when a budget framework of 35 percent was set for local government organizations, though currently they receive only 29.5 percent.

Chaiyachan emphasized that local government organizations are the closest institutions to the people throughout their lives and are the first responders to solve community problems. Therefore, strengthening local governments through increased revenue and administrative flexibility is essential and requires collective effort from all parties.

The association will further study the proposals and information before meeting again with the Democrat Party to advance them through parliamentary processes for the benefit of local government organizations and the public nationwide. Khunpoch stated this represents a valuable opportunity for the longstanding Democrat Party to prioritize decentralization, having been instrumental in promoting the Decentralization Act B.E. 2542. This discussion marks an important starting point for reviewing and adjusting decentralization processes to align with the act's principles and strengthen local government organizations at all levels, recognizing that a strong local government means a stronger Thailand.