The Royal Gazette has published a Royal Decree releasing a commissioned officer from Royal Protection Service duties. On May 26, 2025, the Royal Gazette website announced the release of a commissioned officer from his position as Royal Protection Service member. The decree, issued under Article 15 of the 2017 Thai Constitution and related legislation governing royal service administration and personnel matters, specifically releases Lieutenant General Pongsak Prom Thongsuk, Commander of the Armed Forces Division (acting) of the Royal Guard Command, from his Royal Protection Service duties effective May 21, 2025. The announcement was made on May 25, 2025, in the eleventh year of the current reign.

ONE Championship ramps up excitement for The Inner Circle on Friday, June 26, at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (Ramintra), with 28-year-old Petpattaya Abhichaatfarm facing 31-year-old Brazilian Muay Thai champion Julius Lobo under Thai boxing rules in the bantamweight division (135-145 lbs). The live stream is exclusive to members on Live.ONEFC.com from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Both fighters are in peak form following consecutive victories, with matching strength and physique—evenly matched in every way. This card promises all-out action as both competitors seek to earn points and create a path toward future ONE contracts, guaranteeing an exciting showdown.

Petpattaya has consistently developed his boxing skills since his program debut loss, now riding a three-fight winning streak. Most recently, he delivered a devastating elbow knockout of American Aryan Esparza in the third round at ONE Lumpinee 147 in March, claiming a 350,000-baht bonus.

For this fight, Petpattaya drops down to full bantamweight and plans to showcase aggressive striking to overcome Julius's strength, aiming for a fourth consecutive victory and a ONE contract. Meanwhile, Julius, a formidable foreign fighter and small-ring championship holder, returns after nearly two years away with impressive form. He recently won by unanimous decision against hot prospect Werapol Lukjaodomphoktoom at ONE Lumpinee 135 in November, followed by a stunning third-round knockout of Kong Glai S. Sommai at ONE Lumpinee 152 in May. Julius aims for a third consecutive win to pursue his own ONE contract, testing Petpattaya's granite chin.

Catch Petpattaya vs. Julius on Friday, June 26. Tickets are available through THAI TICKET MAJOR. At-home viewers can watch the live broadcast of The Inner Circle from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Live.ONEFC.com, exclusive to members.

It wasn't funny looking back! Veteran comedian Chathurongk Mokchok recounted a traumatic period from his youth when he was pressured into a sexual encounter with a prominent dance teacher in the lukthung music scene. At just 19 years old, while working as a backup dancer, Chathurongk was coerced by the older man—who was in his 40s—to comply with sexual advances under the threat of being sent back to his hometown of Pothanam with no money. He described the experience as traumatic, filled with pain, disgust, and despair as he thought about his mother, father, and his previous life selling goods at markets. After that incident, the man put him on stage as a dancer, earning him 100 baht per performance—which was substantial at the time. This marked the beginning of Chathurongk's career as a performer. Years later, when Chathurongk was hosting the 'Gamphunha' game show, this same teacher would visit him almost weekly asking for money, which Chathurongk always provided. The comedian revealed that his colleagues on the show were well aware of these visits and the teacher's constant requests for financial assistance.

At 6:00 AM on May 26, 2025, officers from Bang Kok Noi Police Station received a report of a road collapse forming a sinkhole near Soi Lang Wang 2 in the Siriraj area, Bang Kok Noi District, Bangkok. They immediately responded and coordinated with the Bang Kok Noi District Office and relevant agencies.

The incident occurred on a three-lane road in the center lane, where the pavement has collapsed into a sinkhole. Officials placed traffic cones to temporarily block the affected traffic lane and warn road users not to approach the hole under any circumstances. Motorists are advised to avoid the area entirely as further collapse is possible.

Relevant agencies are now conducting assessments and working urgently to repair the damage and prevent accidents.

The Ubon Ratchathani Commerce Department is ramping up promotional activities for three Geographical Indication (GI) products from the province: Ubon Ratchathani lotus silk fabric, Ubon Ratchathani jasmine rice, and Ubon Ratchathani monthong durian. According to Oranuch Wanaphinyot, the provincial commerce director, the initiative is advised by national artist Meechai Tetsuriya.

The campaign aims to raise public awareness of these distinctive local products that embody the province's cultural wisdom, heritage, and identity while enhancing their market value and competitive advantage. Knowledge transfer sessions cover the history, production processes, and unique features of each GI product, with particular emphasis on the renowned Ubon Ratchathani lotus silk fabric, which represents centuries of transmitted local wisdom in textile craftsmanship. The initiative seeks to expand market opportunities, boost community income, strengthen the grassroots economy, and preserve local heritage.

The campaign also promotes Thai silk fashion through concepts like "Thai silk for fun," "Thai silk for comfort," and "Thai silk for everyday wear," encouraging people to incorporate Thai textiles into their daily fashion while maintaining authenticity. The effort showcases how traditional Thai silk can be adapted to contemporary fashion trends while remaining elegant, modern, and distinctly Thai.

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is empowering a new generation of youth to become health product communication leaders and sustainably combat non-communicable diseases through the inaugural 'Oryornoi Youth Camp,' held May 20-22, 2026, under the theme 'Plant, Shape, Practice, Change.'

The FDA partnered with provincial health offices nationwide to select 88 youth representatives—one per province from all 76 provinces, plus 12 from leading Bangkok schools—to participate in the camp at Rayong Resort. The program aims to develop these young ambassadors into effective health product communicators through active learning methods, including brainstorming sessions to identify youth roles in consumer protection, and media design workshops on the theme 'Shop Smart, Use Smart, Reduce NCDs Risk' to develop modern communication skills that are easy to understand and accessible to the public.

The camp featured six learning stations including 'Truth or Cake,' 'Respectful Court,' and 'Oryornoi Quiz' to enhance critical thinking and information evaluation skills. These youth leaders will serve as key communicators of accurate health product information within schools, communities, and society.

Dr. Rungruthai Mueangprasitphon, Deputy Secretary of the FDA, revealed that the Oryornoi Youth program has long been a crucial mechanism for building awareness among youth about safe health product consumption. The agency currently operates over 20,000 Oryornoi Youth schools with approximately 400,000 rotating members annually. This inaugural Youth Ambassador Camp represents a significant step in elevating participants from 'school-level health product communicators' to 'national-level Oryornoi Youth leaders and health product communicators.'

The FDA expects Oryornoi Youth to become 'change agents' capable of communicating and driving society toward correct, appropriate, and safe health product purchasing and usage behaviors, ultimately reducing the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases. The deputy secretary emphasized that strong health product literacy among youth serves as crucial protection, helping Thai society avoid non-communicable diseases.

A major highlight was the selection of Thailand's first Youth Ambassador Oryornoi: Chanya Ming-Manee (nickname Guitar), a Grade 11 student from Triam Udom Suksa Patthanakarn School in Bangkok. Upon receiving the honor, Guitar expressed joy and pride, committing to effectively communicate accurate health product knowledge to society, particularly regarding dietary supplements and cosmetics.