On Friday, May 15, 2569 at 10:00 AM at Samkok District Office in Pathum Thani Province, the Department of Local Administration under the Ministry of Interior officially launched the 'Thais Helping Thais: Reducing Cost of Living Through Mobile Retail Network' initiative simultaneously across all district offices nationwide. The program seeks to advance government assistance policies, reduce living costs, and enhance access to quality consumer goods at affordable prices in communities through the mobile retail network, an important mechanism for distributing goods to people across various areas.

The ceremony was presided over by Nuchcha Khothasiwilai, Director-General of the Department of Local Administration, accompanied by Ekavit Meepian, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor, government officials, local administrators, village headmen, private sector representatives, media, and local residents.

The Director-General explained the objective of the initiative in advancing this government policy, stating it operates through cooperation between the Department of Local Administration, Ministry of Interior; Department of Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce; Thailand Post; and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The aim is to distribute essential goods at affordable prices to all citizens through the mobile retail network, an important mechanism for reaching people in villages and communities.

In Samkok District, approximately 10 mobile retail operators participated in the program, selling consumer goods at special prices to help reduce residents' expenses. The effort also received cooperation from modern wholesale and retail stores, as well as community enterprises in the area, offering discounted products throughout the event.

Following this, the Director-General and management team visited the 'Thais Helping Thais' product booths, met with mobile retailers, and launched the retail convoy before traveling to sell goods in Bang Toey Community, Samkok District, Pathum Thani Province.

The 'Thais Helping Thais: Reducing Cost of Living Through Mobile Retail Network' program has a key objective to help citizens access quality goods at reasonable prices, reduce living expenses, and sustainably strengthen grassroots community economics.

On May 15, 2026, Dr. Sita Manitkul from Mahasarakham University's Paleontology Research and Education Center announced the discovery of a new long-necked dinosaur species: 'Nakhakittan Chaiyaphumiensis.' While whales can achieve enormous size due to water's buoyancy, this sauropod dinosaur is remarkable because it was a land animal that evolved hollow bone cavities and other structural adaptations to reduce weight, becoming the largest land animal ever to exist.

Based on the study of over 20 bone fragments, particularly a right humerus measuring 178 centimeters and ribs and femurs exceeding 2 meters in length, researchers estimate the dinosaur reached 27-30 meters in length and weighed over 26 tons. This is the 14th officially named dinosaur species from Thailand. The name 'Nakhakittan' combines 'Naka' (the serpent deity in Thai belief) and 'Titan' (giants from Greek mythology), referencing the massive long-necked dinosaur, while 'Chaiyaphumiensis' refers to Chaiyaphum Province, where it was discovered.

The discovery began in 2016 when local resident Thanom Luangnan noticed fossils and reported them to the Department of Mineral Resources. Systematic excavation and study followed under the guidance of geologists Sasorn Kansupa and Cherdchan Podhijai, uncovering significant bone fragments including dorsal vertebrae, sacrum, pelvis bones, and notably the complete right humerus. The fossils have been partially preserved at the Sirindhon Dinosaur Museum in Kalasin Province.

Between 2016 and 2023, the Department of Mineral Resources developed the site as 'Ban Phanang Seua Dinosaur Learning Center.' In 2024, Dr. Sita Manitkul received support from National Geographic through the 'Exploring the Titans' project to further study, conserve, and develop the learning center in collaboration with local communities and the Chaiyaphum Geopark.

CLICX, a branchless commercial bank operating under a partnership of three leading Thai organizations—Krung Thai Bank, Advanced Info Service, and PTT Oil and Retail—has achieved a major milestone for Thailand's financial industry after receiving approval from the Bank of Thailand to operate as a Virtual Bank on May 14, 2026. CLICX has become the country's first virtual bank, opening a new chapter in Thailand's financial system through a branchless bank born from the collaborative power of Thai organizations, aiming to provide equal and secure financial opportunities for all Thais.

The approval reflects CLICX's readiness to fully embrace digital banking across technology, security, service standards, and understanding of modern user financial behavior. This is not merely the arrival of a new player in the financial market, but a strategic move reflecting the transformation of Thailand's banking industry toward accessible, agile, secure digital financial services that truly understand Thai life.

CLICX operates under the concept of "Bank in One CLICX," elevating from being merely a digital bank to becoming "Beyond Banking" that seamlessly integrates financial services into daily life through AI applications for customer experience enhancement, real-life behavior analysis, and Alternative Data to create comprehensive financial perspectives. By leveraging the Bank of Thailand's open data policy for consumer empowerment, CLICX can develop new credit assessment models using alternative data to expand access to capital for Thai people and businesses while improving debt repayment capability evaluation compared to current models.

Born from the collaboration of three Thai partners—Krung Thai Bank, Advanced Info Service, and PTT Oil and Retail—combining strengths from three critical dimensions including digital technology connecting people widely, solid and trustworthy financial expertise, and an ecosystem close to consumers' daily lives, CLICX is more than just a new banking app but a "platform embedding finance into real life" (Embedded Banking) not constrained by branches, paperwork, or traditional service frameworks. It provides financial services at every moment of users' lives, reducing barriers to financial access and enabling Thais to manage money, save, and access financial products suited to their real lives more easily and securely.

Residents rushed to rescue two dogs locked inside a car parked in the blazing sun, their tongues hanging out in distress. The owner returned and apologized, saying the errand took longer than expected.

On May 15, 2569, a concerning incident occurred at the "Outer Market" in Si Khiu District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. A good Samaritan recorded video of two dogs trapped inside a parked car in direct sunlight from morning until around noon in sweltering heat, with the windows opened only slightly.

The footage revealed both dogs in a weakened and distressed state due to extreme heat inside the vehicle. The white dog was lying under the driver's seat, while the brown dog was attempting to stick its head out the driver's side window with its tongue hanging out, neck drooping, and head wedged against the window. Unable to escape or retreat back inside, the dog cried out for help.

Alarmed residents and vendors in the area began spraying water on the car to temporarily cool it down. A local vendor explained they had noticed the dogs in the car for an unusually long time and, fearing heat stroke could be fatal, quickly alerted officials and helped find ways to relieve the heat, as keeping the dogs any longer could have cost them their lives.

Soon after, the Si Khiu Subdistrict Municipality's disaster prevention chief and officers arrived to investigate and forced open the car door to rescue both dogs. Officials quickly removed the white dog, but the brown dog remained stuck because its head was wedged in the window. With assistance from a motorcycle taxi driver who supported the dog's body, they carefully pushed the dog's head free from the window amid cheers from those witnessing the rescue.

When the owner returned to the car, they explained they had been away too long on errands and apologized for the incident. However, residents and video viewers criticized the behavior as inappropriate and extremely dangerous to the pet's life.

The disaster prevention chief warned the public that during hot weather, children and pets should never be left unattended in parked cars, even with windows slightly open, as temperatures inside can rise rapidly and become life-threatening within a short time.

Tawi Sudsakorn, list MP and Thai Rak Thai Party leader, stresses that constitutional reform is a legislative agenda item, not just talk, and recommends repealing authoritarian laws that function as chains restraining the public.

On May 15, 2026, during the first joint parliamentary session chaired by Sopon Sawarom, Tawi spoke during urgent matters debate regarding approval of draft bills pending parliamentary consideration under Section 147, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution. He argued that while the number of laws matters, maintaining justice principles is paramount. Thailand currently has approximately 15,000 laws, regulations, and royal decrees—far too many. These laws often function as restrictive chains, with many exhibiting authoritarian characteristics. Beyond repealing laws, Tawi emphasized that as chairman of a legislative committee, he thanked the government for approving two bills: the Bankruptcy Act, which modernizes personal and business rehabilitation (unchanged for 100 years of civil law), and the Check Bill.

Tawi noted that debt has become a structural hardship affecting over 25 million households nationwide, with approximately 18 million in enforcement cases and 7 million in collapse cases. The new bankruptcy law offers sustainable debt relief without requiring government budgets. He highlighted the need to balance creditor and debtor interests, expressing concern about creditor groups in the Senate opposing guarantor benefits despite civil law amendments. He also mentioned the Check Bill, which addresses United Nations citizens and political rights, stalled in parliament but disappeared in committee.

Tawi called for addressing land amnesty issues and requested parliament treat constitutional reform as a legislative priority rather than mere rhetoric, emphasizing the need to draft a new constitution.

Jude Sunnontarp-Bell, a Thai-English striker, has been named to captain Thailand's squad preparing for June FIFA warm-up matches. Theeraphon Pruangthong and Erawat Garnier have also been included in the senior squad for the first time.

The Football Association of Thailand announced a 23-player roster for the FIFA Days matches in June against Kuwait and China, under head coach Anthony Hudson. Theeraphon Pruangthong, currently performing well with Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo in Japan, earns his first senior squad selection, as does Erawat Garnier from Lens in the French league.

The full 23-player Thailand national team roster consists of:

Goalkeepers Krakchat Phiphatchanada (Muangthong United) Patiwat Khammai (True Bangkok United) Saranan Anuin (BG Pathum United)

Defenders Nattapong Saireeya (Chonburi FC) Nuerubedin Weerawathanodham (Buriram United) Peelawat Arkathorn (Chachoengsao FC) Manuel Tom Bier (True Bangkok United) Waris Shutong (BG Pathum United) Supnumth Burrirart (Chachoengsao FC) Adisorn Phromrak (Ratchaburi FC)

Midfielders Krisda Gaman (BG Pathum United) Khakana Kamyok (Muangthong United) Titipund Phuangjuntroon (True Bangkok United) Theeraphon Pruangthong (Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo) Weeratep Poomphan (True Bangkok United) Sarath Yuyaen (BG Pathum United) Seksorn Ratree (Rayong FC) Erawat Garnier (Lens) Ananth Yodsangwal (Lampung Warriors) Iklas Sanhorn (Prachuap FC)

Forwards Jude Sunnontarp-Bell (Grimsby Town) Theersitp Dangda (True Bangkok United) Theersakdee Phoypimay (Chachoengsao FC)

Players will report on May 30 at 12:00 noon at Novotel Future Park Rangsit, with evening training sessions at the BG Training Centre.

Thailand's June fixtures include a home match against Kuwait on June 5 at True BG Stadium (7:30 PM) and an away match against China on June 9 at Huanglong Sports Centre. Both matches will be broadcast live on Channel 32.