On May 5, 2026, at the Phothikhlang Subdistrict Municipality office in Mueang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Withoon Sirinugul, Deputy Interior Minister and Central Registrar, chaired a meeting to monitor progress on fraudulent birth registration cases—or 'ghost births'—that had been used to benefit foreign nationals. The meeting was attended by Khitiphong Phongsuravet, Supakanan Kongketsamphibal and other subdistrict mayors, district officers from multiple districts, police, and relevant agencies.

Khitiphong revealed that a historical data review spanning 5-6 years identified 51 suspicious individuals. Of these, 50 have already had their registration status revoked, with one case still undergoing verification with Suranari Military Camp Hospital to confirm identity. Previous actions included initial revocations of 5 cases followed by 22 additional revocations, then another 23 after a deeper investigation conducted over the past weekend.

Khitiphong confirmed the investigation is now complete with no additional irregularities found. Affected individuals will have 15 days to file an appeal. Those who can prove clear identity and residence may request reinstatement; failure to appeal within the deadline results in permanent legal termination of status. The revocations have already been publicly announced to prevent misuse in legal matters.

Withoon stated the field visit aimed to track progress, assess obstacles, and establish preventive measures against future cases of this nature. Notably, a neighboring area in Nongphailoem Subdistrict Municipality was also found to have approximately 18 similar cases currently under investigation. Khitiphong added that the Nongphailoem cases appear linked to the same group involved in fraudulent ID card issuance, while cases in Prathap, Huaihlang, and Saikhio districts are district-level matters not directly involving local administrative bodies' registrations.

Siam Piwat, a leading real estate developer and global destination creator, has elevated its strategic partnership with Huawei, the global technology and telecommunications leader, by launching the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card on Huawei Wearables. This cross-platform solution supports all operating systems to enhance visitor convenience, drive transformation in the travel retail industry, and strengthen Thailand's competitive tourism position. The partnership establishes both companies as game changers in creating global experiential destinations and setting new retail technology standards amid rapid global tourism industry competition and change. This collaboration extends access to over 200 million Huawei Wearables users worldwide, targeting high-value tourists from key markets including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia. Amporn Chotiratchskul, CEO of Siam Piwat Company Limited, stated that the strategic partnership with Huawei, ongoing since 2020, has leveraged Huawei Cloud to enhance retail omnichannel operations and develop the ONESIAM SuperApp, creating seamless online-offline experiences. This serves as a key driver in transforming the retail industry while creating value for customers, partners, and the broader ecosystem. By 2026, Siam Piwat aims to expand collaboration through Quick App ONESIAM solutions and integration with Wearables, Skytone, and other technologies to increase engagement with global tourists and elevate experiences through Huawei innovations, attracting premium travelers and supporting sustainable economic growth. Rachel Zhou, Director of HUAWEI Consumer Cloud Service APAC, emphasized that this deepened collaboration meaningfully combines global retail destinations with future technology to create exceptional value for Chinese travelers visiting Thailand and international visitors. The seamless ONESIAM Global Visitor Card integration within HarmonyOS through Quick Apps enables precise engagement at every stage of the traveler's journey—from pre-trip planning to on-destination experiences—offering personalized member benefits and enhanced shopping and lifestyle experiences. Connecting Huawei Wearables to the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card enables international visitors at Siam Paragon and Icon Siam to access exclusive benefits instantly, making every shopping moment more innovative and valuable. Huawei remains committed to supporting Siam Piwat in creating happiness, convenience, and world-class service for all international tourists choosing Thailand as their destination. The launch of the ONESIAM Global Visitor Card on Huawei Wearables represents a major upgrade in visitor experience through seamless Quick Apps, supporting all operating systems including iOS, Android, and HarmonyOS, with key features addressing modern travelers' lifestyle needs, including one-tap membership registration and eco-friendly solutions.

Naoya Inoue, Japan's elite boxer and four-belt world champion, is ready to move forward with a mega fight against rising Mexican-American boxer Jesse Rodriguez in 2027. Inoue recently defended his super bantamweight world titles (122 pounds) in WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF by defeating fellow Japanese fighter Junto Nakatani at Tokyo Dome, extending his undefeated record to 33 fights. Reports indicate his next bout will be against 26-year-old Jesse Rodriguez, a three-belt champion with an unblemished record, who will move up from the junior bantamweight division (115 pounds) to challenge the champion. Rodriguez is scheduled to move up to 118 pounds in June to pursue the WBA bantamweight title against Antonio Vargas before facing Inoue in January 2027. Rodriguez stated, "I believe a fight between me and Inoue would be one of the greatest fights in lower weight class history." Eddie Hearn, Match Room promoter, expressed confidence that "Bam" Jesse Rodriguez could be the one to defeat "The Monster." Hearn said, "I watched Inoue in Saudi Arabia and I've never felt more confident that Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez can beat him. Long ago, I thought this might be too big a step for Jesse, but now that he's moved up to bantamweight, he's bigger and stronger. He might be too good for Inoue now. Bam is 26 while Inoue is 33. I simply don't see how 'Bam' loses to Inoue."

Suchart Champions PM's Community Forest and Carbon Credit Policy to Generate Income and Improve Quality of Life

On May 5, 2025, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin ordered the Royal Forest Department to accelerate implementation of the Prime Minister's directive to advance natural resource management alongside grassroots economic development. The focus is on promoting community forests and concretely advancing carbon credits to communities to generate income and long-term security for the public.

Royal Forest Department Director-General Nikorn Sirarojananond announced that the department has established policy guidelines to accelerate tangible community forest initiatives, emphasizing increased community forest establishment. Currently, the department has established over 12,000 community forests across the country, providing citizens the opportunity to sustainably and appropriately utilize forest resources. This is coupled with support enabling communities to register for carbon credits and gain genuine access to carbon trading markets.

Additionally, efforts aim to increase fair benefit-sharing from carbon credits to communities and expand community forest initiatives to other categories of state land for broader coverage. The department is also supporting academic research to validate the economic, social, and environmental benefits of community forests.

This policy serves as a crucial mechanism for strengthening communities, aligning with the government's approach to improving quality of life and driving the country toward sustainable low-carbon society. The Royal Forest Department affirms its continued commitment to advancing the community forest policy, enabling public participation in natural resource conservation and balanced forest utilization for long-term community and national sustainability.

Thailand's under-12 tennis teams competed in the regional qualifying round of the 2026 ITF Asia Twelve and Under Team Competition at the National Tennis Development Center in Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi on May 5, 2026.

In the boys' group A competition, Thailand faced Laos with commanding victories. Prathakorn Pachirut defeated Oudtisai Chantawong 6-0, 6-0 in the second singles match, followed by Theer Sraprasit's 6-3, 6-0 win over Sanasai Chansomphu. In the doubles match, Prathakorn and Oliver Bensen Berkhoudt (Thai-Dutch heritage) won 6-0, 6-1 against Sanasai Chansomphu and Sanusai Pammajak, giving Thailand a clean 3-0 sweep.

Coach Jim (Sahathat Suphakij), the boys' team coach, noted that after two matches, the Thai boys have a 1-1 record and face Singapore in their final group stage match. Singapore also holds a 1-1 record, making the match crucial for advancing to the semifinals. He expressed confidence that all Thai athletes will give their best effort.

The girls' team likewise dominated their group A match against Laos with a 3-0 victory. Loretta Lee Abrahhamsen (Thai-American heritage) defeated Manisorn Pammawong 6-0, 6-0 in the second singles, while Phadchira Holeissakun won 6-0, 6-1 over Siliwed Chanthapon. In doubles, Phadchira and Wimuttinya Phongnoo defeated Manisorn Pammawong and Sonedalah Suksahwan 6-2, 6-0.

Coach Boy (Itthiphon Srisaen), the girls' team coach, stated that Thailand now has a 2-0 record in the group stage. In their final group match, they will face Indonesia, who also has 2-0 wins. Both teams have already secured spots in the semifinals, with their match determining the top two positions in the group.

The Thai national team delegation includes Coach Jim (Sahattat Suphakij) for the boys, Coach Boy (Itthiphon Srisaen) for the girls, Assistant Coach Tum (Anuchit Ruengkon), and Trainer Boonmee Pohphaichit.

Thai Union delivered impressive first quarter results with 7.6% growth, supported by strong performance from pet food and frozen seafood businesses, while gross profit surged 29% compared to the previous year. Net profit reached 1,113 million baht. CEO Theeraphong Chansiri of Thai Union Group Public Company Limited stated that first quarter performance reflects effective pricing strategies, strong product portfolio structure, operational discipline, and the company's global business infrastructure and adaptability.

These strengths enabled Thai Union to manage multiple pressures including geopolitical conflicts, import tariffs, and unfavorable exchange rate trends. Despite these challenges, the pet food and frozen seafood businesses continued growing robustly, while transformation costs declined steadily. With this strong foundation, the company is poised to drive further growth in 2025.

Although Thai Union faces cost pressures from U.S. import tariffs, gross profit still grew 3.8% year-over-year to 5,825 million baht with a gross margin of 18.2%, reflecting effective pricing and cost control strategies. Earnings per share reached 0.29 baht, up 18%, primarily due to reduced share count following the share buyback program.

The PetCare business segment performed outstandingly with sales increasing 22.6% year-over-year to 5,115 million baht, driven by strong demand in the U.S. and Europe, recovery in Japan, and rising premium product mix. The Ambient (processed seafood) segment saw sales rise 2.5% to 15,136 million baht through price adjustments offsetting import tariff cost impacts, with volume remaining stable. The Frozen seafood business grew 11.6% to 9,420 million baht from both price increases and volume growth, particularly in shrimp and aquafeed categories. The Value-added products segment declined 1.2% to 2,383 million baht due to weaker U.S. demand and portfolio restructuring.

For 2025, amid volatile global business conditions, Thai Union is closely monitoring U.S. import tariffs, Middle East tensions, and production costs. The company targets 3-4% sales growth, 19-20% gross profit margin, and selling and administrative expenses of 13.5-14.5% of sales, while maintaining commitment to shareholder returns through dividends of no less than 50%.

Theeraphong stated: "First quarter performance reinforces Thai Union's adaptability and validates our transformation strategy. We remain focused on effective pricing strategies, maximizing our global supply chain and production networks, and maintaining operational flexibility to navigate ongoing uncertainties."