At 10:00 AM on May 21, 2025 at Parliament, Watchrapol Toemmosak, a Nakhon Ratchasima MP from the Pheu Thai Party and vice chairman of the House Sports Committee, raised concerns about broadcasting the 2026 World Cup from June 11 to July 19. The primary concern is that the government would need to spend public funds to purchase broadcasting rights. The committee believes the short timeframe before the tournament creates doubts and wants the Prime Minister to reconsider several key issues:

1. Time zone challenges: Since matches will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico—with significantly different time zones from Thailand—broadcasts would air between 3:00-9:00 AM, making it extremely difficult to secure corporate sponsors to cover licensing costs.

2. Broadcasting rights fees: While reports suggest approximately 1.3 billion baht, the actual total including taxes of 300 million baht and technical costs of 100 million baht amounts to 1.7 billion baht. The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has already repealed the "must have" regulation, meaning it doesn't need to use public funds. The committee wants the government to renegotiate fees—noting China secured a 20% reduction. If Thailand negotiated at China's rate, costs would drop to approximately 300 million baht.

3. Lessons from the 2022 Qatar World Cup: High broadcasting rights fees, disputes between mobile operators and digital TV providers, and signal leakage across borders have made private companies hesitant to sponsor, seeing poor economic returns.

4. Gambling concerns: Major sporting events often attract gambling problems, particularly with easier access to online betting, leading to debt, crime, and social issues.

Watchrapol stated that on May 27, the committee will summon relevant agencies to discuss progress, the 1.7 billion baht budget impact, and their recommendations. The priority is for the government to review negotiation strategies to reduce fees as much as possible while minimizing government spending during the economic crisis. The committee will support whatever decision the government makes given the difficult circumstances.

When asked if the committee supports private sector participation in purchasing broadcasting rights, Watchrapol agreed but emphasized the government must first negotiate the base price. He noted that fees are typically calculated based on a nation's popularity, and while it seems absurd, the rights holder reduced fees for China and India due to their large populations and market concerns. Watchrapol expressed confidence that many countries haven't yet reached agreements and believes that in this era of high oil prices, the World Cup rights holder would be willing to negotiate, and that the Thai government can succeed in negotiations.

Doctor Jed Warns: Daily Bloating is a Red Flag for Intestinal Inflammation and Metabolic Breakdown

Doctor Jed, or Dr. Jetsada Bunyavongvorawich, Deputy Director of Maha Rajchon Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, posted on his Facebook page warning about recurring daily bloating as a sign of potential intestinal inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.

He notes that while occasional bloating seems minor, daily bloating is abnormal and a serious warning sign. Many people live unhealthy lifestyles—rushing meals, eating late, consuming milk tea daily, sleeping at 2 AM without moving—and dismiss their bloating as temporary. However, their body is sending distress signals that go ignored. Eventually, intestinal inflammation develops, metabolism becomes disrupted, weight climbs easily, fatigue sets in, skin deteriorates, and mood suffers.

Five Key Causes:

1. Eating Without Rest: The intestines can't keep up when continuously fed. Some wake with sweet coffee, rush lunch, eat heavily at dinner, and snack late into the night. The intestines never get a break. As food keeps entering, good gut bacteria lose balance, harmful bacteria multiply, gas increases, and bloating becomes daily. Chronic bloating is not normal.

2. Barely Chewing: Many eat in a rush, chewing just a few times before swallowing while checking their phone and hurrying to meetings. Poor digestion strains the intestines, gas builds up, and some complain eating even small amounts causes bloating—but the real problem is a compromised digestive system from never eating properly.

3. Sugar and Milk Tea Damage Intestines More Than Expected: Even if someone claims moderation, daily milk tea, sugary drinks, and constant snacking disrupt gut bacteria balance. Higher sugar feeds harmful bacteria, worsening bloating and fatigue, and metabolism becomes increasingly disrupted.

4. Late Nights Disrupt Intestinal Rhythm: The intestines have their own biological clock. People sleeping at 1-2 AM daily experience disrupted intestinal function, digestion, and bowel movements. Gut bacteria lose balance. Some wake with bloating before eating anything because their body hasn't rested enough.

5. Daily Bloating Affects More Than Just the Stomach: Chronic intestinal inflammation impacts immunity, hormones, and entire metabolism. Many experience easy weight gain, post-meal drowsiness, poor skin, mood swings, or constant sweet cravings because their internal systems have become disrupted.

Restoring Gut Health Requires Stopping the Damage First: • Reduce sugary drinks, milk tea, and snacking • Eat meals on schedule and chew slowly • Increase vegetables, fiber, and probiotic-rich foods • Sleep 7-9 hours and stop staying up until 2 AM • See a doctor if bloating persists beyond 2-4 weeks, or if accompanied by pain or abnormal bowel movements

If bloating happens "once in a while," it may be minor. But when daily bloating becomes normal life, that's not normal—your body is signaling internal damage. Many ignore this, thinking it will pass. What starts as bloating becomes weight gain, blood sugar dysfunction, and fat accumulation, requiring later intervention. Why wait until it gets worse before taking care of yourself while it's still just bloating? Feel free to comment with questions or topics you'd like me to cover.

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.