A 57-year-old woman named Li Se from Fujian Province, China, experienced recurring back and leg pain that required multiple hospital visits. Doctors initially suspected a central nervous system tumor, but her condition deteriorated rapidly this year, nearly causing paralysis. After more than a 10-hour surgery, doctors made an unexpected discovery.

According to reports from Fuzhou Daily, Li began experiencing back and leg pain two years ago. During local hospital examinations, doctors once suspected a central nervous system tumor. However, because the lesion was severely attached to nerve tissue, the first surgery could only reduce compression and remove tissue for diagnosis without identifying the true cause. After the surgery, her condition temporarily improved, but due to financial constraints, she did not continue with follow-up treatment. Early this year, the pain returned and worsened rapidly. Despite two months of symptomatic treatment, she developed weakness in her limbs, difficulty walking, and nearly became paralyzed.

When she returned for treatment, doctors conducted a detailed medical history and lifestyle assessment before suspecting parasitic infection. After the lengthy 10-hour surgery, the medical team successfully removed thousands of white parasites from the patient's spinal cord. The surgeon explained that extracting the parasites was "like using chopsticks to pick noodles out of soup," as they had to carefully pull out each parasite individually while being careful not to damage the surrounding nerve tissue, making it an extremely complex and difficult procedure.

Test results confirmed the patient was infected with Spirometra erinaceieuropaei, a rare parasite originally found frequently in Europe but increasingly discovered in southern China in recent years. After surgery, Li received specialized antiparasitic medication. She is now recovering well, can walk with assistance, and her muscle strength has improved from grades 1-2 to grade 4.

Doctors warned the public to avoid consuming undercooked wild animals such as frogs, snakes, or eels, and not to drink untreated water or apply raw frog meat to wounds according to folk beliefs, as these practices risk parasitic infection. Anyone experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms, subcutaneous lumps, or eye problems should see a doctor immediately and inform them of any animal contact or risky behaviors to aid diagnosis and treatment.

At 11:30 a.m. on May 20th, at the Institute of Forensic Medicine at Police Hospital, the family of missing 'L' arrived by chartered minivan from Prao District in Chiang Mai to provide DNA samples for identification against two remaining unidentified bodies from the train-bus collision. Frustrated with lack of progress from previous examinations at Chiang Mai's forensic institute, they made the urgent trip to Bangkok. The father tearfully recounted how his daughter last called at 2 p.m. on the day of the accident—the same day as the train-bus crash on route 206—and has been unreachable ever since. He revealed that she had called twice that afternoon but he missed the calls, then could not reach her again. After receiving counseling from the Department of Mental Health, the family returned home to await DNA results expected within one to two days. The father broke down emotionally, explaining that his daughter had been building a promising career in Bangkok for years and was about to be promoted to manager, giving the family hope for her bright future before this tragedy struck.

Monton Witthaya School's football club has issued a formal apology to Pathumkongka School after one of its players disrespected the opposing school's flag by hanging it from his feet during a Black Hunter High School Premier League match. The incident, which was shared on social media on May 19, prompted the club to take swift action and address the matter with the affected parties.

The football club stated that it does not condone the behavior and will implement strict disciplinary measures. These include removing the player from all current competitions, a one-year suspension from all tournaments, requiring the player to produce a video apology to all affected parties, and imposing additional penalties that could result in expulsion from the club.

The club emphasized its understanding of the cultural and symbolic importance of school flags and expressed sincere regret for the incident. It committed to using this event as a lesson for better member supervision to prevent similar incidents in the future. The player involved has already released a video apology to Pathumkongka School.

Princess Ubolratana presided over the opening of Thai Night Cannes 2026 at the Grand Salon of Carlton Cannes Hotel in Cannes, France on May 14, 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthummaphan announced the organization of activities to promote Thailand's entertainment business image and build networks on the international stage.

Thai Night is a significant initiative by the Commerce Ministry's International Trade Promotion Department (DITP) conducted regularly at major global venues including the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market, Cannes Film Festival, and American Film Market. These events aim to promote the potential of Thailand's film industry, foster business networking with entertainment industry operators from various countries, and drive Thai entertainment into the global market.

This year's event was organized under the concept "Reimagining Thailand" with the theme "Thailand – Where Films Come Alive," reflecting Thailand's evolving role in the entertainment industry. The concept portrays Thailand's transformation from a production base to a creative origin, from a service provider to a story creator, and from a domestic industry to a global creative partner.

The Commerce Ministry invited key international film industry figures including buyers, producers, distributors, investors, creators, directors, foreign media, festival organizers, celebrities, and entertainment business operators to participate. Princess Ubolratana opened the event and discussed the current state of Thailand's film industry and the country's readiness to collaborate with international partners on creative works for the global stage.

Activities included video presentations of Thai entrepreneurs' works at the Marché du Film Thai pavilion, creative performances blending music and singing to showcase Thailand's entertainment potential, and a showreel presentation under the "Reimagining Thailand" concept highlighting the industry's strengths. Deputy Prime Minister Supachai stated that Thai Night helps promote Thailand's film and entertainment industry image internationally, builds business cooperation networks, increases trade opportunities, and develops Thailand's creative industries alongside related businesses in food, culture, tourism, and Thai lifestyle.

At 9:00 AM on May 20, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Narong Tian Kant of the Samsen Police Station received a report of a collision between a public bus and a motorcycle that resulted in a fatality on Rama 2 Road in Samsen subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District. Officers rushed to the scene with a forensic pathologist from Siriraj Hospital and volunteer rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

The accident occurred on Rama 2 Road heading toward Makhai, in a dual parallel lane construction area with elevated roadwork. The victim's body was found face-down in the middle of the road with head injuries from being struck by the bus. The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Mr. Krishanu (surname withheld), a factory employee.

Nearby, officers found a Yamaha motorcycle bearing Samut Sakhon registration plates with damage on the right side. Approximately 100 meters away, they located a Route 140 public bus traveling between Makhai and Chulachomklao Monument. Blood stains were found on the left rear wheel and wheel well.

The bus driver, 45-year-old Mr. Joe (surname withheld), stated that while driving toward Makhai in the second lane, he saw the motorcycle fall and the rider slide under his vehicle, causing the accident. Police have invited the bus driver for further questioning at the station and will consider filing charges after investigation. Relatives of the deceased have been contacted to claim the body for religious funeral rites.

At 10:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, at the Police Hospital Institute of Forensic Medicine, the family of Teeghaa 'Tan' Teeghaautamakorn, 33, a private sector employee and one of the victims of the train collision with Bus Route 206 at the Makkasan-Asok-Din Daeng railway crossing, came to process documents to claim his body for a merit-making ceremony at Trimitr Temple in Bangkok. The atmosphere was filled with grief, with close friends and loved ones continuously arriving to offer support to the family.

Yanin, Tan's close friend, shared that he had known and been close to Tan since their school days at Suan Kulab College. Both were students from out of province who came to study in Bangkok together, living their school years side by side. They would visit each other regularly, sometimes even sleeping over at Tan's house so they could travel to school together in the morning, since Yanin had to leave home before dawn.

Tan was a cheerful person with a good nature, beloved by many friends—both from his Suan Kulab Class 128 group and from his school and work days abroad, particularly during his time living in Australia. Everywhere he went, people loved and remembered him. No one disliked or didn't care for him.

On the day of the incident, Yanin initially had no idea what had happened. While at work, he saw news of an accident but never thought it involved his friend. Around 11:00 p.m., Tan's father called, but Yanin didn't answer because he had gone to bed early. When he woke around 4:00 a.m., he saw a message saying, "If you're awake, call back urgently. Tan had an accident," which shocked him deeply.

Just hours before the incident, Yanin had joked with Tan and his family as usual about lottery numbers, as that day was a lottery drawing. Yanin had won with numbers that Tan's father had given him, and Tan and his father were congratulating him. No one could have imagined this would be their last conversation with Tan.

After learning the news, friends tried to piece together a timeline. On the day of the incident, Tan had plans to meet a foreign friend in the Srinakarin area. Before leaving home, he had discussed travel plans with his parents about whether to use the BTS Skytrain or Airport Rail Link for convenience. His mother dropped him at the station, and Tan waved goodbye to his parents, saying, "See you tonight."

However, when the evening meeting time came, friends couldn't reach him, attempting phone calls continuously from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They began to suspect that Tan might have decided to take a regular bus, as he typically enjoyed riding buses to rest or sleep during travel. They later learned he had been on Bus Route 206—the bus that was struck by the train.

This tragedy is considered a cruel and unforeseen loss, highlighting that railway crossings of this type should have stricter preventive measures. While no one can definitively determine whose error caused the accident—whether human or otherwise—the incident raises serious questions about safety protocols.