In a traditional puppet spirit banishment ritual to divine fate, villagers in Uttaradit province have identified two clear lottery numbers, while the third digit remains ambiguous. Residents are preparing to test their luck with these numbers in the June 1st lottery draw.

On May 26th, reporters covered the event at the entrance to Wat Natalay in Moo 5, Sri Phnom Mas Subdistrict, Lap La District, Uttaradit Province, where villagers of Moo 5 prepared ritual baskets made from banana leaves in various shapes. The baskets contained figurines representing household members, pets, and real animals, along with snacks, dairy products, savory and sweet foods, vegetables, chili, and fruits arranged in small packages.

The "Tuk-tae Sia Gabol" or "Ghost-tricking Puppet" ritual is an ancient tradition designed to protect homes and ward off illness, misfortune, and evil spirits from the community. Ritual specialists light incense and candles while making offerings to deities and spirits, asking for protection and cleansing.

The baskets are placed at the three-way intersection, believed to be a convergence point of spiritual energy and the passage of spirits. After the ritual, residents return home to thoroughly clean their houses, bathe, and wash their hair to purify themselves and welcome auspiciousness into their families.

After the blessing ceremony concludes, villagers perform an incense divination to determine lucky lottery numbers. The ritual revealed three digits clearly visible as 45 for the first two numbers, while the third digit appeared ambiguous—some interpret it as 8, others as 3, depending on perspective. The resulting numbers 458 and 453 will be played in the June 1st lottery draw.

Malaysian sepak takraw athlete Idil Aiman Azuawi has posted a message to the Thai national sepak takraw team following the drama at the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. The controversy occurred during the final match against host nation Malaysia, when the Thai team declined to continue competing due to dissatisfaction with the calls made by Singapore-based referee Muhammad Radi, leading to ongoing debate. Most recently, Idil Aiman Azuawi addressed the situation with a message to the Thai sepak takraw team, stating: 'Whatever happens, on the court we are enemies, but outside the court, we will be friends forever.'

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.