Government spokesman Phra Dej Parischanananthakul disclosed on May 26, 2025, at Government House that the draft budget reallocation bill for fiscal year 2025 is projected to generate approximately 200 billion baht due to some projects already having committed funds.

No project requests have been submitted yet. The government is awaiting the return of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraprach from overseas before proposals can be submitted to the project screening committee, chaired by Permanent Secretary of Finance Luvorn Saengsanit, and subsequently to the cabinet for consideration.

Regarding inquiries about submitting clarifications to the Constitutional Court concerning the emergency loan decree, Phra Dej stated that no formal discussion has taken place, only informal consultations. Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapan, heading the legal affairs division, will coordinate with four economic agencies on this matter.

When reporters asked about the specific amount expected from the fiscal year 2025 budget reallocation bill, Phra Dej indicated that details have not yet been finalized but estimated around 20 billion baht, down from earlier projections. Opposition parties have criticized the government, suggesting that stronger commitment to the reallocation bill could yield larger amounts and questioning why funds were not reallocated earlier. Phra Dej responded that reallocation depends on conditions and eligibility—projects with already-committed budgets cannot have their allocations transferred.

Recently, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin announced with satisfaction that Khao Khiao Open Zoo in Chachoengsao Province has successfully hatched bengalese finch chicks for the first time in Thailand, marking a major achievement in conserving Thailand's endangered wildlife. The species has been extinct in the wild domestically for more than 40 years.

Suchart emphasized that the success reflects the potential and commitment of Thailand's wildlife conservation personnel from the Organization of Thailand's Zoos, Khao Khiao Open Zoo, veterinary teams, and animal care staff, who worked closely together to safely save the first bengalese finch chick.

Khao Khiao Open Zoo Director Narongwit Chatchoy explained that the successful hatching came from bengalese finch eggs from a single breeding pair remaining at the facility. The eggs were incubated in hatching boxes and hand-reared because the species produces only 1-2 eggs annually with a low hatching success rate. Staff implemented a "life-saving operation" to increase the chick's survival chances, ultimately achieving success.

This chick represents the first bengalese finch born from breeding efforts at Khao Khiao Open Zoo under the Organization of Thailand's Zoos, and is the first for member zoos of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Southeast Asian Zoo and Aquarium Association. Khao Khiao Open Zoo is now the world's fourth official bengalese finch breeding facility, following Bang Phra Water Bird Station in Thailand, Assam State Zoo in India, and Angkor Biodiversity Conservation Centre in Cambodia.

"This success is another important step for Thailand in conserving endangered wildlife and demonstrates multi-sector cooperation in restoring populations of species nearing extinction," Suchart said. "The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will continue supporting research and breeding programs for rare wildlife to preserve the nation's biodiversity."

Thailand's most-watched on-screen couple, Nadech and Yaya, have finally said 'I do' in a grand Western-style wedding ceremony held in Oslo, Norway in 2026. The bride looked ethereal in a custom white gown with sophisticated Nordic-inspired tailoring, while the groom remained transfixed throughout the ceremony, his eyes never straying from his bride. Rather than a hotel ballroom, the couple chose to exchange vows against the stunning backdrop of Oslo's natural landscapes and historic architecture, complete with blue skies, green meadows, and a shower of flowers during their kiss. Wedding guests from Khon Kaen and Bangkok, along with prominent figures from Thailand's entertainment industry, traveled to Norway to celebrate the union. The evening reception saw families embracing tightly and elders wiping tears of joy, a testament to the couple's fifteen-year romantic journey. Fans and supporters both domestically and internationally have flooded social media with congratulations, with many referencing the couple's iconic television collaborations and celebrating this milestone in the pair's personal and professional lives.

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.