Thailand's women's football team is one of 12 finalists in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026 in Paris, representing a powerful demonstration of social inclusion through football, the world's most beloved sport. Nearly half a million Special Olympics athletes currently play football worldwide.

This marks the first time Thai Special Olympics athletes have qualified for a world-level football competition, showcasing Thailand's capabilities, determination, and pride on the global stage.

Dr. Kongsakd Yodmani, Director-General of the Sport Authority of Thailand, spoke about the broader sports promotion policy and the significance of this competition: "From Thailand's sports perspective, the Thai women's football team's participation in this competition is critically important to Thai sports and Thailand's international image. The significance extends beyond competition results—it demonstrates that sports is a space of opportunity for all athletes, including those with intellectual disabilities. The Unified Football format, where athletes with intellectual disabilities compete alongside non-disabled athletes on the same team, reflects the true power of understanding, equality, and genuine social coexistence. Sports participation is vital for promoting social inclusion and fostering correct attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities."

Dr. Nariss Chaisoot, President of the Special Olympics Thailand Association, discussed the organization's role in creating opportunities for Thai athletes with intellectual disabilities from grassroots to world level: "The Special Olympics Thailand Association uses sports as a tool to develop potential, confidence, and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities in Thailand. Football is a key sport implementing the Unified Sports concept. Today, we have numerous football players nationwide, with a continuously growing number of female players. This team emerged from a rigorous selection process through our 'Women's Football League' system to ensure maximum readiness. Football demonstrates itself as a space of opportunity, helping athletes develop themselves. Therefore, this journey to the world stage is not merely the success of one group of athletes—it serves as inspiration for all Special Olympics athletes across the country, their families, and coaches."

Dr. Ruttirong Intrajinda, Director of the Unified Football World Cup 2026 team, outlined preparation strategies: "We've prioritized comprehensive team preparation across technical skills, physical fitness, mental strength, competitive experience, and genuine teamwork. The team has engaged in continuous training and preparation, enabling athletes to learn on-field skills, manage pressure, adapt during competition, and build mutual understanding. Before departure, we must prioritize athlete health management, nutrition, rest, injury prevention, and mental encouragement to ensure complete readiness. This Thai women's team is not merely a football competitor—it reflects the dignity, determination, dedication, and unity of the Thai national team."

The event also featured a special interview with Special Olympics Thailand Group Ambassador BNK4.

Rodtang Jitmuangnon, Thailand's beloved boxing champion whose hobby is collecting sports cards and game cards, has recently partnered with Tongkam Marketplace as one of the platform's card product vendors. His collection emphasizes new UFC consignment items featuring athlete autographs, rare low-run cards, and exclusive fabric pieces, along with an impressive selection of premium collectibles. Interested fans can browse his collection at https://tongkam.com/rodtang-jitmuangnon

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand, a major racing team with 40 years of continuous success in Thai motorsports under the support of Toyota Motor Thailand Company Limited, kicked off the 2026 racing season with intensity, competing in the TSS The Super Series by B-Quik at Chang International Circuit in Buriram (May 21-24, 2026). The team fielded seven Toyota vehicles across four classes and delivered outstanding performances.

In the TSS Super Car GTC class, the GR Supra GTC (#24) driven by Natthavut Chareonsukhawattana and Na Dol Wattanatharm claimed first place in Race 1, while the Corolla Altis GTC (#37) piloted by Natthapong Hotongkam and Manat Kullapalanat finished second in Race 1 before winning Race 2.

In the Super Touring category, the Yaris ATIV (#25) with drivers Narusmee Abiwat and Aitun Attadahorn secured podium finishes (1st and 2nd) in the Touring-NA class. The Yaris ATIV HEV (#67) driven by rookie Mario-Sitthichai Khangnimit finished 10th and 9th in the same class.

The TSS Supercar GT4 class saw the GR Supra GT4 (#19) driven by Sutthipong Smitchai and Kran Suphapong finish 2nd and 3rd in the GT4 Am class, while the #11 car with Akrapong Akninitrot and Krit Vasutrat ended 2nd and 4th in the GT4 Pro class.

In the Super Pickup category, the Hilux Champ (#92) driven by Songsak Kornsirisuksakul finished 7th, 6th, and 5th across the three races in Pickup A class.

Team director and driver Sutthipong Smitchai commented on the opening round performance: "Overall, the first race was satisfactory. The team successfully captured championship titles, with all parties working together excellently. While there are areas to develop and improve, we've gathered important data from this opening to adjust settings and further enhance our vehicles for the next race. Our goal is to score maximum points at every round and secure championships in every class."

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Thailand will next compete in the RAAT Thailand Endurance Championship 2026 six-hour marathon race on May 30-31, 2026, also at Chang International Circuit in Buriram. Follow the team's continued development on Facebook and Instagram: TOYOTAGAZOORacingTeamThailand.

A Sing Buri family brought their land deed to lawyer Ratchapol Sirisakorn on May 24, 2569, seeking assistance. The group included 35-year-old Nathapol, 37-year-old Karakade, 73-year-old Calvin, and 72-year-old Kanyani, claiming they suffered hardship when forced to demolish their home and lost land to public road construction without compensation. Karakade explained the family had owned the property in Tambon Bangman, Muang District, Sing Buri for decades, inherited through their mother. Upon returning to settle on their own land, they discovered it had shrunk from 2 rai 23.7 square wah to just 1 rai 27 square wah—losing 100 square wah to government encroachment on both front and rear. When they objected to the municipality, officials claimed the 10-year-old encroachment was now state property and told them to accept it.

Kanyani recounted attempting to seek justice from the municipal president about the demolition, but was told to let it go. Within days, the municipality sent workers to demolish the house anyway. The shifting statements caused her blood pressure and diabetes to spike. Lawyer Ratchapol is now compiling documentation to file complaints with the Ministry of Interior and the government's complaint center, seeking damages for the unauthorized land encroachment for public purposes without the owner's consent.

At 17:00 on May 24, 2025, the Thai Meteorological Department issued a 24-hour weather forecast warning that Thailand will continue to experience thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas of the southern region due to a moderate southwest monsoon covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The public is urged to be cautious of dangers from heavy rainfall and accumulated water.

Wave conditions in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand are moderate, with the upper Andaman Sea expecting waves around 2 meters high, while the lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will see waves of 1-2 meters. Areas with thunderstorms may experience waves exceeding 2 meters. Boaters in these areas should exercise caution and avoid sailing in thunderstorm zones.

Northern Region: 60% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun provinces. Low 24-27°C, high 34-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Northeastern Region: 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Loei, Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Ubon Ratchathani. Low 24-27°C, high 35-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Central Region: 40% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Songkhram. Low 24-26°C, high 35-38°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Eastern Region: 30% chance of thunderstorms, mainly in Nakhon Nayok, Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat. Low 24-28°C, high 33-37°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Southern Region (East Coast): 60% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas, mainly in Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Yala, and Narathiwat. Low 23-26°C, high 34-36°C. Southwest winds 15-35 km/h. Waves around 1 meter nearshore, 1-2 meters offshore, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm zones.

Southern Region (West Coast): 70% chance of thunderstorms with heavy rain in some areas in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Low 23-25°C, high 31-34°C. From Phang Nga northward: southwest winds 20-35 km/h, waves around 2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms. From Phuket southward: southwest winds 15-35 km/h, waves 1-2 meters, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorms.

Bangkok and Vicinity: 40% chance of thunderstorms, mainly between afternoon and evening. Low 26-28°C, high 34-37°C. Southwest winds 10-20 km/h.

Sa Vanisa shares her personal experience with heavy partying every night, obsessive weight loss, and ultimately ending up hospitalized with a perforated stomach. She deserves recognition as another strong woman of the nation. Many already know that Sa Vanisa raises her son "Say Day," who has autism. So how old is Say Day now? Say Day: I'm 20 now and studying at Sripat University, in my second year. Sa: He's had his heart set on becoming a programmer since childhood, and he's never wavered from that goal. Say Day: I've been around games my whole life, and I want to create my own games. Most of what I create now is what the university assigns me to do—mostly games that require fast mouse clicking or action games. What's your parenting approach like? Sa: Every parent's approach is different, depending on their family background. I didn't come from Say Day's generation, but from my mother's era, which was very strict. But I didn't raise my son the same way I was raised. When it comes to Say Day, I worry a lot. The transition from high school to university is a big change—new environment, new friend groups, and he has to adapt. In high school, Say Day had maybe one real friend he could really talk to. University society is completely different from high school. At university, he has to take care of himself, do group projects, talk with classmates. I worried whether his friends would understand him. I just prayed they would. Say Day: I might not have many friends—maybe five or six—but when I came to university, I didn't have to adapt that hard. It's not all familiar, but when I meet people, I start to understand them. Sa: Now his grandmother takes him to the BTS station, and he takes the train to school. At first I was worried because I used to teach him and go with him on the train. Say Day: I come home on time. If I don't have plans with friends, but if I do, I let her know. Your mom mentioned Say Day's type is kind-hearted women? Say Day: I don't know yet. I'd have to meet someone first to know. But I haven't met anyone yet. Sa: That means he hasn't met anyone more beautiful than his mother. Say Day: Maybe. How is Say Day's autism doing lately? Sa: His doctor says he's improved. He interacts more, and when he talks or answers the doctor's questions, he's much clearer. He still takes medication, which helps with his focus and improves his learning. Going back to the time when we were stressed—sometimes I had meltdowns. How did that go? Sa: I also had depression, but it was manageable depression that I could adapt to without medication. I saw a doctor only once, and he advised that if I take medication, I need to follow the steps properly. If I could do it, it would be good—natural healing that would let me control my emotions. Because I felt that taking medication would have quite a lot of side effects. So the method I chose was to leave that situation first, then calm myself down. I'd count 1-2-3 or whatever, listen to music, or find something I love. The doctor said if I felt symptoms, I should leave and find something I enjoy. At that time, I'd do crochet, focusing all my attention on the crochet. After a while, that emotion would naturally disappear on its own. Now the house is full of crocheted dolls. I've come to understand my own emotions. Sa said it was a short period for both of us. Everything was adjustable, so it was okay. Did Say Day ever see his mother having a meltdown? Say Day: (nods) I'm not sure if there was something flying. I heard a "bang" sound, but I didn't really hear mom screaming. Sa: It was closing the door. The wind closed it. And one thing that bothers me is that my son doesn't let me hug him much? Sa: Rarely. He doesn't really hug me the way he does with his grandmother.