Thailand's BMX Championship Round 3 and Children's Pedal-Powered Bike Championship Round 1 in Phichit Province, held May 22-24, proved exceptionally popular with nearly 800 athlete registrations. BMX competitors expressed enthusiasm about riding in the footsteps of Her Majesty the Queen at the Saranachit Mongkhon Suk cycling venue. General Decha Megaraj, vice president of the Asian Cycling Confederation and president of the Thai Cycling Association, revealed that the association coordinated with Phichit Province to organize the events as Round 3 of the Thailand BMX Championship and Round 1 of the Thailand Children's Pedal-Powered Bike Championship at the Saranachit Mongkhon Suk venue (Bung Si Fai) from May 22-24, with live streaming on Facebook and YouTube through Thailand Cycling Association channels.

General Decha stated the BMX championship opening ceremony will occur May 22 at 8:30 a.m. at the bird observation tower within Bung Si Fai, presided over by Thaniya Nayapinit, Phichit Governor. The children's championship opening ceremony will take place May 24 at 8:30 a.m., presided over by Kritthai Pensupa, Phichit Provincial Administrative Organization Chairman.

General Decha noted substantial athlete participation in both events, with nearly 800 competitors registered for BMX and children's categories combined. BMX cyclists expressed pride in competing in the footsteps of Her Majesty after she rode the BMX bike at the venue on March 23, 2024, marking the first competition following the Royal opening. The Thai Cycling Association will hold a royal blessing ceremony for Her Majesty on June 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Huamark Velodrome.

Chairat Tomdoen, a BMX athlete from Sisatchanalai BMX Racing team, stated this was his first opportunity to compete at Saranachit Mongkhon Suk, calling it a blessing to ride in Her Majesty's footsteps at the scenic venue beside Bung Si Fai, which attracted many athletes wanting to compete.

Hataipetch Chaiswang, a cyclist from the Fisherman Friend Rama 3 team, noted that all athletes competing in Her Majesty's footsteps at Saranachit Mongkhon Suk following her March 23, 2024, ride at the venue considered it a great honor.

A 28-year-old woman fell into the Chao Phraya River while on a fish-feeding platform at Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan in Ayutthaya province on May 21, 2569. A brave bystander jumped into the water to rescue her before rescue workers transported her to Ayutthaya Hospital.

A Facebook video circulating online captured the moment the woman was struggling in the water near the fish-feeding platform at the temple pier in Ayutthaya. A good Samaritan was able to reach her in time to help.

Reporters visiting the temple pier spoke with Nang Ri, a 58-year-old temple staff member, who said the incident occurred around 2 p.m. when she heard someone calling for help. She found a construction worker who was working nearby swimming out to assist the woman, while tourists at the fish-feeding platform threw life rings to help, and together they safely brought her ashore. Rescue workers then urgently transported her to Ayutthaya Hospital.

Initial investigation revealed that the 28-year-old woman had come to the temple alone and appeared to be in a sad state of mind. She had purchased fish food, but no one witnessed the moment she fell into the water, so authorities cannot yet confirm whether it was an accident or caused by other circumstances.

Rescue officer Tat Chophong disclosed that the woman has not yet provided information about the cause of her drowning and remains in weakened condition.

The two good Samaritans who jumped in to rescue her said they were working near the temple when they heard cries for help and saw the woman in the water appearing to lose strength. Without hesitation, they swam across the strong current to help her, despite the river being deep with a continuous strong flow.

Municipal officers from Rawai Subdistrict Municipality in Phuket arrested a 21-year-old Thai man on May 21, 2025, after catching him collecting unauthorized fees from tourists at the "Phromthep Cape" stairway, one of the province's most famous sunset viewpoints. He claimed the 100-baht charge per person was a legitimate passage fee for those wishing to descend to the lower viewpoint. The incident occurred at Phromthep Cape in Rawai Subdistrict, Muang District, Phuket, following tourist complaints about being charged by an unauthorized individual in what is a public area with no official fee collection. After receiving the report, Rawai Subdistrict Municipality officers visited the site and conducted surveillance until they spotted the suspect collecting money from tourists. They arrested him while he was actively collecting fees from a visitor. The suspect is now in custody and the case has been forwarded to investigators for legal prosecution. Authorities are cautioning all tourists, both Thai and foreign, to immediately report any suspicious or unauthorized fee-collection attempts to local officials to prevent losses and protect Phuket's tourism reputation.

Brazilian forward Neymar of Santos has sustained an ankle injury shortly after being named to Brazil's 2026 FIFA World Cup roster, though medical staff expect him to recover in time for the national team's preparations. Coach Carlo Ancelotti recently selected Neymar as part of Brazil's squad for the World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico next month. However, Santos' head physician Rodrigo Soguebay confirmed that Neymar has an ankle injury and will miss Santos' upcoming matches. The medical team reported that he has a 2-millimeter swelling in his right ankle, requiring him to sit out Santos' next fixture on May 27. Nevertheless, reports suggest that he should recover in time to join Brazil's national team camp to prepare for the 2026 World Cup.

Defense Minister General Adullyadej Boontharmacharoen has ordered the Military Council to tighten control over weapons and military equipment arsenals after weapons disappeared from storage due to corrupt officials, raising public concern. The directive was issued on May 21, 2025, following a Military Council meeting where the Minister emphasized policies on volunteer military service, defense industry development, and new soldier training, alongside weapons and equipment management. Unit commanders already maintain strict control, but the order reinforces these measures after military weapons were found in the possession of civilians outside the military. Current control procedures include daily inspections by arsenal personnel, weekly inspections by company commanders with documentation, and monthly inspections by battalion commanders, with special checks during duty transfers and individual ammunition counts. However, the Minister acknowledged that determined thieves or those with corrupt officials sometimes manage to evade detection systems.

On May 21, 2025, Kamlasak Lewamao, a Narathiwat MP from the Prachachat Party and chairman of the Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee, along with Pol. Lt. Col. Tawi Sotsong, head of the Prachachat Party, and MP Romdan Panjor of the Prachachan Party, submitted a letter to Rangsiman Rom, chairman of the State Security, Thai Border Affairs, National Strategy and Country Reform Committee, requesting an update on the shooting incident that occurred on March 20. The attack targeted Kamlasak, Harirak Himmahna, and Uthlumlah Golao.

During a morning meeting with the police committee, investigators reported that seven suspects have been charged: five alleged perpetrators and two supporters. Kamlasak expressed concern about the roles of the two accused supporters, suspecting they may have been more involved than their charges indicate. He noted that the attack was planned over a month in advance, suggesting a larger network beyond the current seven suspects.

Kamlasak urged investigators to urgently obtain cell phone records and digital evidence before they are automatically deleted within three months, as this data could be crucial to identifying the masterminds. Rangsiman Rom agreed to bring the matter before the committee for close monitoring of the justice process.

Kamlasak stated: "This is no longer just a personal matter for me, but rather a broader issue affecting how to address problems throughout the southern border provinces. If we cannot identify the mastermind, every MP in this region must continue living in fear."

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