At 9:30 AM on May 21, 2025, at Parliament, Nattapong Rueangpanya, Pheu Thai party leader and list MP, discussed the constitutional amendment requiring 20% opposition support, which raised questions about whether Kla Dharma party might vote for Bhumjaithai's draft.

"Our duty right now is to push for three core principles: Don't exclude the public from the equation—ensure public participation in decision-making at all stages, from the beginning to the end. Prevent any process that creates a monopoly for any single political party. Don't increase the Senate's power in drafting the new constitution," Nattapong stated.

He emphasized that Pheu Thai would send these demands to all political parties and is ready to sign any draft from any party that aligns with these three principles.

Regarding speculation about Kla Dharma's true opposition status, Nattapong said he couldn't criticize another party but wanted to send the same three-principle demands to Kla Dharma as to all other parties.

On the Prime Minister's claim that the constitutional amendment reflects the people's will, Nattapong disagreed, arguing that true public will means a constitution serving as supreme law ensuring transparency and real public power.

When asked if Bhumjaithai's draft aligns with Pheu Thai's three principles, Nattapong said he had reviewed some details and found it violates all three. The draft lacks public participation mechanisms and creates a monopoly through proportional representation while separating the proportion of MPs and Senators. He calculated that if one political group controls a Senate majority, gaining two-sevenths of appointees plus their lower house votes from 500 seats would exceed half, constituting monopoly control. Additionally, the draft increases Senate power—contrary to the principle of not expanding its authority.

Asked whether the Bhumjaithai draft would ultimately be defeated, Nattapong said he hadn't reviewed all details but noted that the key phase is the committee review stage, where political negotiations would determine which draft best aligns with the three principles to advance to the first reading, then to committee negotiations in the second reading.

On whether Pheu Thai would sign a second Memorandum of Agreement, Nattapong indicated the decision depends on future political context and how negotiations with the parliamentary political party coordination committee (VIP) and the various constitutional amendment drafts develop.

Grandsport has unveiled the 2026 Thailand national volleyball team competition kit under the 'NEXT HORIZON' concept, symbolizing a journey toward new horizons and relentless progress toward more ambitious goals. The standout design feature is the 'line' pattern on the jersey, strategically arranged in multiple directions but all converging toward the same objective—representing the power, determination, and heart of Thai national athletes from diverse backgrounds united toward a common goal. The design incorporates hidden floral, earth, and water motifs beneath the line patterns within the national flag and logo, reflecting the athletes' journey through new territories and challenges.

Thiti Pruksachaum, Deputy Executive Director of Grandsport Group, revealed that the company leverages its experience outfitting Thai athletes, particularly volleyball players. The team uses Micro Lite fabric with Lightweight Performance Fabric properties—lightweight, soft to touch, excellent moisture absorption, quick-drying, and breathable—enabling athletes to move freely throughout the match. Sleeve and jersey fit have been optimized to boost player confidence.

Thiti noted that this year's team blends experienced international-level athletes with emerging talents from Thailand League volleyball. The federation has even inducted several promising young players. He expressed optimism that the Thai women's volleyball team will deliver an exciting and competitive performance at the 2026 Women's Nations League volleyball championship from June 3 to July 27.

The 2026 national volleyball team jersey comes in four colors: Red Horizon (symbolizing power and forward momentum with infrared red lines and hidden floral patterns), Blue Horizon (representing stability and confidence with light blue flowing lines), White Horizon (denoting new beginnings with sleek black-line design), and Black Horizon (conveying strength with golden accents). The women's jersey retails for 850 baht (sizes S-3XL), while the men's jersey costs 850 baht (S-4XL) and 950 baht (5XL). Sales begin May 21, 2025, at all Grandsport Shop locations and online outlets.

On May 21, 2025, Deputy Police General Tawee Sodsong, list MP and leader of the Prachathai Party, announced that Parliament approved on May 20 the consideration of a bill to repeal the Dishonored Checks Act of 1991, establishing an ad hoc committee in its first reading. The law had been pending consideration before the previous parliament was dissolved.

As former Justice Minister, Tawee had proposed the repeal to the Cabinet, which then presented it to Parliament, viewing it as establishing a justice system consistent with Thailand's Constitution, international principles, and economic reality. The core argument is that the 1991 law inappropriately criminalizes civil payment defaults, violating Article 77 of the Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which Thailand ratified. The ICCPR explicitly prohibits imprisoning individuals solely for inability to pay contractual debts.

Additionally, the Debt Collection Act of 2015 already penalizes creditors who coerce debtors into writing bad checks, making the 1991 law redundant. Criminologists classify bounced check offenses as mala prohibita (crimes because law forbids them) rather than mala in se (inherently evil crimes), and the current law fails to distinguish between struggling business operators and intentional fraudsters, unfairly criminalizing honest entrepreneurs facing temporary cash flow problems.

The bill includes a transitional provision allowing the Department of Corrections to immediately release inmates convicted solely of bounced check offenses without awaiting court orders, with notification to courts.

On May 21, 2026, Dr. Thatchapong Jongcharoenyannont, a pediatric specialist in respiratory diseases and critical care, posted a warning through his medical education page alerting people born before 1992 to undergo hepatitis B virus blood screening, emphasizing that early detection can help prevent liver cancer.

Dr. Thatchapong explained that Thailand only began implementing nationwide hepatitis B vaccination for newborns seriously around 1992, meaning many people born before that year may never have received the vaccine as infants and could have been infected without knowing it. The critical concern is that hepatitis B virus can remain dormant in the body for decades without any symptoms, with many people only discovering their infection when cirrhosis or liver cancer has already developed.

For anyone born before 1992, particularly those uncertain about their vaccination history or who have never been screened, the doctor recommends getting a blood test screening. Those who test positive can access several effective antiviral medications that help suppress the virus and significantly reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. For those testing negative, hepatitis B vaccination is recommended, as it remains one of the few vaccines worldwide that also helps prevent cancer.

Agriculture Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit revealed that SME Thai federation, led by president Noppapong Theeraworn, has consulted on strategies to promote and upgrade agricultural SME operators, particularly in agricultural processing development, agricultural product value enhancement, and market linkage both domestically and internationally to create stable income for Thai farmers and entrepreneurs.

Suriya stated that the Agriculture Ministry prioritizes upgrading agricultural SMEs alongside grassroots farmer development by accelerating the "cost reduction and income growth" policy through modern technology adoption, including precision agriculture systems, efficient fertilizer application, and alternative energy support. He also requested private sector and SME network cooperation to expand agricultural product marketing channels while raising product standards to meet global market demands and promote continuous business matching to create new trade opportunities and drive sustainable agricultural economic growth.

Noppapong expressed confidence in the clear agricultural advancement policy that benefits both the nation and Thai farmers' stable growth. SME Thai federation stands ready to fully support all policy implementations. The federation will focus on four main areas: developing knowledge and innovation for SME operators and farmers through technology transfer and modern processing management; upgrading agricultural product standards for domestic and international market compliance; expanding marketing channels through online and offline partner networks; and promoting access to capital sources to enhance liquidity and competitive capacity.

Noppapong stated the federation is prepared to support the Agriculture Ministry across all dimensions, including innovation development, entrepreneur capacity enhancement, domestic and international market promotion, and establishing cooperation networks between farmers and SME operators to drive sustainable grassroots economic growth. Additionally, SME Thai will serve as a crucial mechanism to advance operators into standardized processing systems, increase competitiveness, and propel Thai agricultural products into global markets, aligning with the government's policy focus on creating added value and strengthening long-term economic strength.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), working with the Ministry of Public Health, airlines, and relevant agencies, is escalating measures to monitor and prevent Ebola virus disease in the civil aviation system.

This follows the World Health Organization's declaration that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), due to the risk of cross-border transmission.

Thailand's Public Health Ministry has designated the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as dangerous disease zones for Ebola to strengthen domestic surveillance, prevention, and control measures.

CAAT has coordinated with the International Disease Control and Quarantine Division and the Ministry of Public Health, along with airlines and relevant agencies, to establish unified guidelines for implementing health measures in aviation and responding to the situation efficiently.

The Public Health Ministry is initially requesting public cooperation in avoiding travel to affected areas, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and nearby areas with disease transmission risks.

For those with necessary travel, registration through the Thai Health Pass system (https://thaihealthpass.com) is required. Foreign nationals must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) with accurate information for effective disease tracking and surveillance.

For airlines with routes to risk areas, CAAT has coordinated strict health measures in three areas:

1. Public communications and information to passengers about health measures and requirements before travel 2. Passenger screening from the point of origin, including verification of registration information, with immediate health measures for suspected cases 3. Supporting disease control officials with information such as seating and travel details for timely disease tracking and surveillance

Additionally, the International Disease Control and Quarantine Division has conducted emergency response drills for suspected cases, both those detected on aircraft and those showing symptoms after entering the country.

Guidelines have been established for coordination between airlines, airports, health agencies, and relevant departments to manage situations continuously while minimizing impacts on aviation operations.

CAAT emphasizes that passengers and airline operators must strictly comply with health measures to ensure passenger safety, maintain confidence in Thailand's aviation system, and uphold international safety and health standards.