On May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM, Mongkol Kitti Suksintharan, chairman of the Bangkok Can Fly group, along with Phaspong Chaiyavirinyawanit and candidate deputy Bangkok governor Phakorn Chanthakanha, held a community engagement event at Lumpini Park featuring aerobic exercise activities attended by hundreds of residents.

Before the park event, Mongkol visited Wat Thung Khru School, where hundreds of students welcomed him. He emphasized that physical fitness is essential for preparing citizens to handle future crises.

During the outing, Mongkol addressed a recent train-bus collision that resulted in a fire and multiple fatalities, noting that Bangkok's critical railway crossing problem stems from inadequate barrier systems that fail to deter drivers. He explained that current wooden barriers provide insufficient deterrence, with many drivers ignoring warning signals by crossing barriers or parking on tracks despite station officials' attempts to signal them away. This dangerous behavior is a leading factor in Bangkok traffic congestion, given the hundreds of railway crossings scattered throughout the city.

Mongkol proposed permanent solutions including underground passages modeled after Bangkok's Bang Sue design, where trains run above ground while vehicles pass below. He suggested this design, used successfully in many countries with urban rail systems, requires significant budget allocation from the Transport Ministry and Highway Department but represents a worthwhile long-term investment in safety and traffic flow.

For a more budget-friendly alternative, Mongkol recommended adopting China's automated closing gate system using automatic sliding steel panels instead of traditional wooden barriers, preventing vehicles from entering crossing points when trains approach. He also proposed implementing AI-controlled traffic signal management and advanced warning systems.

Addressing earthquake preparedness following a recent 5.3 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar that was felt in Bangkok high-rises, Mongkol stressed that buildings exceeding 20 stories should be equipped with parachute systems and survival equipment for occupants.

The Po Teck Tung Foundation has mobilized emergency and mobile medical teams to assist natural disaster victims in 2025, distributing drinking water and essential supplies valued at over 13.7 million baht across northern, northeastern, and central Thailand to honor the late Queen Sirikit. Led by senior foundation officials, the initiative runs from April 25 to May 19, 2025, delivering approximately 25,000 relief packages containing rice, instant noodles, oil, fish sauce, canned fish, and snacks to residents across 30 provinces including Lopburi, Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon Thani, and others.

Beyond emergency supplies, the foundation has also deployed community medical units staffed with volunteer doctors and medical personnel to provide free services including general health checkups, dental care, diabetes screening, entertainment activities, vision tests with free eyeglasses, and haircuts across multiple affected areas. With over 116 years of humanitarian work, the Po Teck Tung Foundation continues its mission of "saving lives, healing lives, and building lives" by providing comprehensive assistance to disadvantaged communities regardless of ethnicity or religion.

Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager, has verbally agreed to become Manchester City's new manager on an initial three-year contract. Manchester City is searching for a new head coach as multiple major media outlets report that Pep Guardiola will leave his position as Chelsea's head coach at the end of this season, despite having one year left on his current contract. Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager who previously worked as Pep's assistant at Chelsea, has been the leading contender to fill the Manchester City manager role. According to renowned football expert Fabrizio Romano, Maresca has now agreed verbally to take on the Manchester City manager position. The Italian manager has been consistently viewed as the ideal replacement for Guardiola. Romano further stated that the deal is complete, and Maresca will sign a preliminary three-year contract with Manchester City.

In an uncertain world, health has become difficult to predict. The concept of quality longevity is no longer just a trend or theoretical discussion, but is becoming a life skill that people must begin to design for themselves. "Living a long life" is not just for the elderly—it's a lifestyle for all generations who want to be healthy, look good, and be happy according to 2026 health trends.

The Thailand Healthcare 2026: Longevity 'Live Well, Be Happy Long' event was created to provide a space that encourages people to move from thinking to action, accessing practical quality long-living health through life design concepts that can begin today.

Within the Thailand Healthcare 2026: Longevity 'Live Well, Be Happy Long' event, healthcare is presented through four key dimensions linked to longevity: Building Strong Bodies (creating a strong physique), Smart Eating (choosing foods wisely), Balanced Mental Health (caring for mental wellness), and Quality Sleep (energizing rest). All are conveyed through knowledge and experiences that participants can learn and experience firsthand.

The Thailand Healthcare 2026: Longevity 'Live Well, Be Happy Long' event also brings together experts and role models from various fields to share life perspectives, along with creative activities designed to match modern lifestyles. It opens space for public and private health organizations to present healthcare approaches for body and mind across all life stages.

Four Days, Seven Highlights Addressing Every Lifestyle Toward Longevity

Check Up: Free Health Screening - Know Your Body First

One of the most attention-grabbing highlights is the free health screening zone from over 15 leading hospitals nationwide, both public and private, covering more than 60 screening services ranging from basic disease screening to in-depth risk assessment. This helps participants understand their bodies comprehensively and plan long-term healthcare strategies effectively.

These include eye health checks and cataract-glaucoma screening with free cataract surgery by Baan Phed Hospital (Public Organization), mammograms and ultrasounds via mobile x-ray units by Thananya Foundation, acupuncture for neck, shoulder, and office syndrome pain at Chakri Center of Excellence (Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital), body composition analysis and interpretation using Body Composition Analyzers, and services from the Advanced Metabolic and Longevity Medicine Clinic at the Thoracic Institute, Department of Medicine.

Hepatitis B virus screening and kidney disease screening by Chulalongkorn Hospital (Chulalongkorn Royal College), bone density measurement and strength assessment using Bone Density machines by Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, rehabilitation robots for muscle weakness patients, wireless electrical muscle stimulation treatment, chronic office syndrome pain management, and neck and shoulder ultrasound services by Thonburi Hospital are also available.

Additionally, the Ministry of Public Health and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) provide health screening and healthcare advisory services.

Longevity Talk: Opening Longevity Perspectives Through Quality Forums

This is the country's premier longevity discussion forum, bringing together leading doctors, experts, influencers, and renowned figures to share their perspectives.

The Crime Suppression Division conducted a raid and arrested a 62-year-old renowned spiritual master at his residence in Pa Sang District, Lampun Province on May 19, 2025, following a court warrant charging him with indecent assault and child exploitation. The arrest came after 2-3 teenage male victims filed complaints with police alleging the suspect, Nai Paisal, sexually assaulted them. Officers are conducting additional evidence searches at the residence before proceeding with detailed interrogation. Police launched an intensive investigation and gathered sufficient evidence to obtain an arrest warrant before executing the operation. Following the arrest, investigators are continuing to search the residence for additional evidence while the suspect remains in custody for further questioning.

A thoracic surgeon from Shanghai, China has become an internet sensation after reports emerged that he weighs 150 kilograms, prompting widespread online debate about physician credibility and professional image. The doctor in question is Xiang Rulong, a thoracic surgeon born in the 1980s who currently works at Yueyang Hospital, which integrates traditional Chinese medicine with Western medicine in Shanghai.

Local media reports indicate he stands 184 centimeters tall and has experienced continuous weight gain over the past decade, from approximately 110 kilograms when he started as a resident physician to his current weight of 150 kilograms. Xiang revealed that the weight gain primarily stems from stress and pressure from handling multiple surgical cases daily in the operating room, leaving him virtually no time to rest or properly manage his health.

He described the demanding work conditions, explaining that he sometimes stands for hours during surgeries, causing severe back and waist pain, and feels his body "takes up too much space in the operating room"—a reflection of the physical burden his increased weight creates. Despite his direct knowledge of health matters, Xiang admitted that applying this knowledge to himself is difficult due to his rushed lifestyle, forcing him to eat whatever he can find without any consistent long-term control plan.

Xiang joked that patients sometimes look at him thinking, "The doctor himself is overweight, so how can he give health advice?" He acknowledged his obesity is like a "bug from his profession" resulting from stress and hard work. Hospital deputy director Yao Zheng noted that doctors are ordinary people facing high pressure, with schedules packed from surgeries to patient examinations, leaving little time for exercise or self-care—a critical factor affecting long-term health.

Xiang revealed he aims to lose 50 kilograms within one year and is participating in a weight management program run by the hospital's endocrinology and weight management center, hoping to improve his health management. The 2024 report on nutrition and chronic diseases of the Chinese population, released by the Chinese National Health Commission, indicates approximately 51% of Chinese adults are overweight using a BMI index exceeding 24 as the benchmark.

Xiang's story continues circulating widely in Chinese online communities, becoming a focal point reflecting health problems affecting many working people. One netizen commented, "I understand him. I'm also overweight from hard work. When stressed, I eat more." Another joked, "Is this considered a work-related accident?"