As Thailand's economy enters crisis due to regional conflict, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's government is pushing through a 400-billion-baht stimulus package to address cost-of-living concerns, revive trade, and transition the nation toward renewable energy to reduce oil consumption. The massive loan has drawn intense debate over whether it's the right direction or will become a crushing burden, extending the impact across multiple sectors, including sports.

The sports world is particularly anxious about live broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup, launching in just a few months. Prime Minister Anutin has declared the government's determination to ensure all Thais can watch the tournament, suggesting the state will mediate between private companies to secure broadcast rights exceeding a billion baht for domestic transmission.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will run from June 11 to July 19. So far, no private company has secured broadcasting rights, primarily because the licensing fee reaches 1.5 billion baht. A critical constraint is the time difference—matches will occur during early morning or dawn hours in Thailand, making it difficult for sponsors to organize promotional activities at entertainment venues and generate revenue.

This financial reality, compounded by the economic crisis and volatile oil prices, has discouraged private investment. Thai football fans, passionate about the sport, face uncertainty about accessing live coverage. Pressure has inevitably fallen on the government, forcing Prime Minister Anutin to declare the state must find a way. He's indicated the government cannot purchase the rights independently but will coordinate with private partners and seek collaborative solutions before the tournament begins.

Public reaction is mixed—some support the move as the World Cup is the planet's greatest sporting event and Thais deserve live access to all matches, while critics argue the state shouldn't spend on broadcasting during an economic crisis. The challenge lies in Thailand's history of free sports broadcasts; managing public expectations will be delicate. If multiple private companies can be persuaded to share costs without government expenditure, it would represent an ideal solution.

A large Chinese oil tanker was attacked near the Al Jaber port in the United Arab Emirates, at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters citing Caixin reports on May 7, 2025. The attack, which occurred on May 4, caused a fire on the ship's deck. The vessel bears a message identifying the owner and crew as Chinese nationals. An informed source told Caixin this is the first time a Chinese oil tanker has been attacked, calling it psychologically difficult to accept. However, details about the actual damage remain unavailable. This incident follows Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, during which Iran has repeatedly affirmed that China and Russia remain its strategic allies.

On May 7, TikTok user @ohmmm767, a rental room landlord, inspected a tenant's unit in Soi Seua Yai, Bangkok, and discovered a shocking scene filled entirely with garbage. The rental room, occupied for 9 years, had piles of trash towering throughout, leaving only a narrow pathway. The left wall was covered with garbage bags while the right side near the bed held stacked plastic bottles. The bathroom was equally filthy, overflowing with plastic bottles and—most disturbingly—cigarette butts piled so high in the bathroom sink that they spilled over dramatically, prompting concern about the tenant's lung health.

The landlord and her mother proceeded to clean the room together. After the post went viral, many commenters questioned whether the tenant was still alive. The landlord responded that the tenant was alive but had been absent for 4-5 months while continuing to pay monthly rent. Several observers noted that despite the chaos, the trash was oddly organized—plastic bags on the left side, plastic bottles on the right, with a clear pathway dividing the room.

Doctors Debunk Myth: Does Frequent Masturbation Really Shrink Male Genitals? Four Risky Behaviors Many People Do Often

Compiled by Sanook Online News Team May 7, 2025

Based on foreign media reports, many men believe that masturbation may diminish sexual performance or cause genital tissue to wear down and shrink. However, medical experts confirm that certain behaviors actually pose greater risks to sexual health than masturbation itself.

Debunking the Myth: Masturbation Does Not Shrink Genitals

According to anatomical principles, male genitals consist of cavernous tissue—sponge-like tissue filled with blood vessels. Dr. Hsu Lan-fang from Taiwan explains that this tissue is not a rigid material that can "wear away" from use.

When some men notice their genitals appear smaller after sexual activity or frequent masturbation, it's actually due to temporary erectile dysfunction caused by physical fatigue or overexertion, which prevents blood from completely filling the cavernous tissue. This results in reduced size during erection but is only temporary, not permanent tissue shrinkage.

Conversely, lack of sexual stimulation or sexual activity for more than six months may cause the smooth muscle in the cavernous tissue to atrophy and shrink. Therefore, appropriate sexual activity helps maintain tissue elasticity.

Dr. Han Liwei, head of the urology department at Zhongshan Central Hospital in Liaoning Province, China, further explains that genuine genital shrinkage typically results from chronic blood deficiency, tissue damage, or structural injury caused by disease or unhealthy lifestyle habits, rather than masturbation frequency.

Doctors Warn of Four Behaviors More Harmful Than Masturbation

1. Long-term Smoking Doctors identify smoking as a major enemy of male sexual health. Nicotine and toxic smoke chemicals cause blood vessels to constrict, particularly the small vessels supplying the cavernous tissue. When blood circulation continuously decreases, erectile tissue receives insufficient oxygen and nutrients, gradually losing elasticity and developing fibrosis, resulting in incomplete erections and apparent size reduction that may be difficult to reverse.

2. Prolonged Sitting and Physical Inactivity A modern epidemic, especially for office workers sitting 8-10 hours daily, this behavior is considered a "silent threat" to sexual health. Prolonged sitting creates pressure on the perineal area, impairing blood circulation. Additionally, lack of exercise reduces testosterone levels, a hormone crucial for muscle mass, sexual desire, and penile erection. Low testosterone can diminish sexual performance and in some cases affect genital size.

3. Late Sleep and Insufficient Rest Sleep not only restores the body but is also when the body produces male hormones, particularly during deep sleep. Regularly going to bed late or sleeping too little disrupts testosterone production, lowering hormone levels and causing incomplete erectile function, increasing the risk of erectile dysfunction.

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SURAT THANI — 7 May 2026, Heavy rain in Surat Thani city caused severe roof leaks at Surat Thani Hospital on Wednesday, disrupting staff and patients inside the facility.

The incident occurred at around 13:30 as heavy rainfall swept through the province, with water reportedly pouring through parts of the hospital building "like an open tap", according to local reports.

Videos shared by the Facebook page "Monmai Surat Thani" showed large amounts of water leaking inside the hospital, while staff worked to manage the situation.

"Please help Surat Thani Hospital. Funding is urgently needed," the page wrote, expressing sympathy for hospital staff and patients affected by the flooding.

The page later stated that the OPD 2 building was an ageing structure that had been in use for many years and regularly suffered roof leaks during prolonged rainfall.

"After around half an hour of rain, the roof leaks like this. It may not be surprising because the building is very old and likely needs urgent renovation while waiting for a new building to be constructed," the post said.

The page also questioned reports that leaks had occurred in a newer special ward building on the seventh floor.

Hospital officials were preparing a formal explanation regarding the incident later on Wednesday.

True5G is searching for the "meaningful voice" of Thai women at the Miss World Thailand 2026 Presented by True5G Head to Head round, working together to create a better and more sustainable world. As the main sponsor, True5G believes that "communication" can create real change and is leveraging its intelligent network and AI technology to powerfully connect the stories of Thai women to audiences both locally and globally as the competition advances to the critical Head to Head FAST TRACK TRUE FACE-OFF round.

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Contestants must present a social project they intend to execute (Beauty With A Purpose) in 3 minutes, followed by a 1-minute debate round showcasing their potential as advocates, reflecting their vision, courage, communication skills, and commitment to the greater good. This aligns with True Corporation's role as a Telecom-Tech Company focused on developing meaningful technology that makes every intention real and sustainable, bringing True5G's capabilities - intelligent networks, AI technology, cybersecurity, and digital ecosystems - to elevate Miss World Thailand 2026 from a beauty pageant to a platform connecting people, ideas, opportunities, and values in meaningful ways.

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