7 year old girl and soldier injured in ambush shooting in NarathiwatLegacyA Thai soldier and a seven year old girl were injured in an ambush shooting in Narathiwat last night, May 20. The attack took place at about 7pm in Sawo subdistrict when unidentified gunmen opened fire on 29 year old Muhammad-Ammudi Waesohoh, a soldier from the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment at Sirindhorn Camp in Pattani. According to reports, Muhammad-Ammudi had returned home from the military camp to visit his family when the shooting occurred. The soldier suffered serious injuries after being shot in the chest, with the bullet reportedly exiting through his back. A seven year old girl identified as Nurfirdaus was also injured during the attack after being struck in the left leg. Pictures shared on the military’s social media account showed the girl lying on a hospital bed with an injury to her leg. Despite the frightening attack, she was still conscious. Photo via Facebook/ กองอำนวยการรักษาความมั่นคงภายในภาค 4 ส่วนหน้า Rescue workers transported both victims to Rueso Hospital. The soldier was later transfered to Narathiwat hospital for further treatment. Officials have not yet released updated information about their conditions. Security forces, police and local administrative officials immediately secured the area following the shooting and increased security measures to prevent further violence. Authorities condemned attacks affecting civilians, particularly children, and said investigators were gathering forensic evidence and other information to identify those responsible. Officials also urged residents to report suspicious activity or provide information related to the suspects through the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 hotline at 1341. Photo via Facebook/ หน่วยเฉพาะกิจกรมทหารพรานที่46 A similar incident was reported in Narathiwat in April last year when unidentified attackers injured 10 people near a police station. Eight of the victims were children aged between seven and 15 years old. On the same day, another shooting targeted a group of residents dining outdoors in the province. Officials did not confirm the total number of victims, although several people were reportedly injured. No deaths were reported in that attack. Authorities suspect all three incidents may be linked to the ongoing insurgency in Thailand’s Deep South provinces. Photo via Facebook/ กองอำนวยการรักษาความมั่นคงภายในภาค 4 ส่วนหน้า The story 7 year old girl and soldier injured in ambush shooting in Narathiwat as seen on Thaiger News.

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.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaiya will attend the 2025 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade (APEC MRT) meeting hosted by the People's Republic of China in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, from May 22-23 under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together."

Supattanapong stated that the meeting will drive three concrete outcomes: "Openness" to promote transparent, predictable, and inclusive trade and economic systems at both regional and multilateral levels; "Innovation" to establish trade and investment cooperation mechanisms powered by modern technology; and "Cooperation" to strengthen collaboration among member economies in addressing shared economic challenges sustainably.

The 2025 meeting represents a crucial opportunity for Thailand to showcase its vision and exchange perspectives on open, sustainable trade cooperation and digital economic transformation under the National AI Strategy, while supporting cross-border data flows. Discussions will cover environmentally friendly trade, AI governance frameworks, and capacity-building for developing economies and MSMEs.

Supattanapong will also hold bilateral discussions with major economies including China and Singapore to advance economic, trade, and investment cooperation, while reaffirming Thailand's commitment to open trade systems and regional economic cooperation. Thailand prioritizes trade facilitation, digital transition, sustainable commerce, and supply chain resilience.

APEC comprises 21 economies, and in 2024, Thailand's trade with APEC members reached $494.6 billion, representing 72.24% of Thailand's total trade, with exports of $237.6 billion and imports of $257.1 billion.