Six zodiac signs—Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and Leo—are experiencing heightened charm and magnetism that draws people to want to help and support them. According to astrologer Mor Cake Dol Bandal, Venus and Mercury are in a favorable alignment, activating the most powerful "grace of compassion" energy of the year. During this period, the aura of beauty and charm is exceptionally strong, making everyone who sees these signs want to help them. The stronger their charm and kindness, the more money flows into their accounts, with potential for receiving major gifts or sponsorship from wealthy patrons in business and career matters.

WHITE LIONs has partnered with Air Force to rebrand as WLAF, launching their campaign for the 2026 Basketball Thailand League season with a vision centered on Sports Business and a comprehensive athletic ecosystem, targeting long-term team growth. The rebrand marks a significant milestone following WHITE LIONs' sixth-place finish in the 2025 Basketball Thailand League. The Air Force partnership aims to establish solid team foundations over 3-5 years across athlete development, staff, and management operations, pushing the team toward stronger and more sustainable performance standards.

WLAF team manager Kriengsak Chaiwirot stated that the Air Force collaboration represents a crucial starting point for long-term team development, focusing not just on single-season performance but on building a structurally sound team with continuous growth potential. For the 2026 season, WLAF will merge players from both White Lions and Air Force, supported by experienced coaching staff including former Thai national team player Danai Khongkhum, alongside national team athletes Nopachai Thongphul, Tacharin Daydeent Narbonne, and foreign players Marc Seylan-Anbo and Ray Miller. The team also plans to develop an academy for nurturing young athletes.

Beyond competitive performance, WLAF is establishing itself as a professional sports brand through branding and partnership management to elevate Thai basketball. Partnership & Brand Manager Alongkorn Rueanglek emphasized that modern sports team building encompasses more than competition results—it requires building a strong brand, community, and ecosystem. WLAF aims to become a sports brand with clear identity that can grow alongside partners and fans long-term. Current supporters include TA WHEEY as main sponsor, VOLT as apparel provider, Heal U Wellness Clinic for athlete care, Kanokrob sausage products, and FYB at The O2 Bangkok serving as the team's home venue.

The WLAF launch on May 23, 2025, at FYB Academy in Bangkok represented not just a team rebrand but a comprehensive sports ecosystem development initiative designed to drive sustainable growth and advance Thai basketball's long-term future.

The Thai Meteorological Department released a 7-day weather forecast on May 25, 2569 (2026), covering May 25-31, 2569, warning the public to prepare for heavy rainfall at the end of the month and remain vigilant against the dangers of flash floods and flash flooding.

May 25-27, 2569: Rainfall across Thailand is expected to decrease, though heavy showers will continue in isolated areas of the eastern and southern regions due to moderate southwest monsoon winds covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. The Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will see wave heights of 1-2 meters, with heights exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

May 28-31, 2569: Rainfall will increase across Thailand with heavy downpours in some areas, particularly in the eastern region and the western-facing southern region, which will experience heavy to very heavy rain in some areas. This is due to a monsoon trough moving across the central region, lower northeastern region, and eastern region, combined with increasingly strong southwest monsoon winds covering the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and the Gulf of Thailand. Wind and wave conditions will strengthen, with wave heights of 2-3 meters in the upper Andaman Sea and exceeding 3 meters in thunderstorm areas. The lower Andaman Sea and upper Gulf of Thailand will experience wave heights of approximately 2 meters, with heights exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas.

Warnings: From May 28-31, residents of the northern, northeastern, central, and eastern-facing southern regions should be alert to heavy rainfall hazards. Residents of the eastern and western-facing southern regions should prepare for very heavy rainfall and accumulated precipitation that may cause sudden flash floods, flooding, and overflowing waterbanks. Mariners in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand should exercise caution and avoid areas with thunderstorms. Small vessels in the upper Andaman Sea should remain ashore from May 28-31.

Regional Forecasts (May 25-31, 2569):

Northern Region: May 25-28: Thunderstorms in 20-40% of areas May 29-31: Thunderstorms in 40-60% of areas with heavy rain in some places Southwest winds at 10-20 km/hr Low 23-27°C, High 32-38°C

Northeastern Region: May 25-28: Thunderstorms in 10-30% of areas May 29-31: Thunderstorms in 40-60% of areas with heavy rain in some places Southwest winds at 10-20 km/hr Low 23-26°C, High 32-37°C

Central Region: May 25-28: Thunderstorms in 20-40% of areas May 29-31: Thunderstorms in 40-60% of areas with heavy rain in some places Southwest winds at 10-20 km/hr Low 24-27°C, High 32-38°C

Eastern Region: May 25-27: Thunderstorms in 30-40% of areas with heavy rain in some places Southwest winds at 15-35 km/hr, sea waves 1-2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas May 28-31: Thunderstorms in 40-60% of areas with heavy to very heavy rain in some places Southwest winds at 20-35 km/hr, sea waves approximately 2 meters high, exceeding 2 meters in thunderstorm areas Low 25-29°C, High 31-37°C

Southern Region (Eastern Coast): May 26-27: Thunderstorms in 30-40% of areas

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDB), led by Secretary-General Danuscha Pichayanan, revealed that household debt in Q4 2025 increased by 0.05% to 16.44 trillion baht, bringing the household debt-to-GDP ratio to 86.7%, up from the previous quarter. Personal loan non-performing loans (NPLs) exceeding 90 days overdue reached 1.31 trillion baht, representing 9.59% of total credit and up from 9.45% the previous quarter.

"The key issue is the consumption behavior of young people who purchase goods and services based on online reviews and trends, causing credit card debt and personal loans among those under 25 to increase significantly compared to other age groups in 2025," Pichayanan stated. "We should accelerate financial literacy education starting from primary school."

The council also flagged concerns about the launch of virtual banks, which could increase debt exposure similar to patterns seen in China and the Philippines. A major concern involves the influence of finfluencers on household financial behavior. Some finfluencers may spread incomplete or inaccurate information, necessitating closer regulatory oversight. The council recommends requiring finfluencers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and obtain licenses.

On employment, the situation showed improvement with 41.2 million people employed, a 4.6% increase year-over-year. However, the council identified three areas requiring monitoring: first, the potential impact of Middle East conflicts on employment and wages amid persistently high living costs; second, rising underemployment at approximately 220,000 people, a 17.8% increase, concentrated among low-education and agricultural workers; and third, employment risks in industries dependent on internal combustion engine manufacturing as the sector contracts due to the shift toward electric vehicles.

CHACHOENGSAO — On May 24, 2026, workers excavating beneath a damaged ancient stupa at a temple in eastern Thailand discovered dozens of historic Buddha statues hidden inside four underground chambers, with monks estimating the artifacts to be more than 100 years old.

The discovery was made at Wat Laem Tai in Na Mueang subdistrict of Chachoengsao province as construction workers prepared to relocate and restore the old stupa after cracks and structural tilting raised safety concerns.

Excavation work entered its second day on Saturday after workers uncovered several Rattanakosin-era Buddha statues made from brass and silver during the first day of digging. Additional small Buddha statues made from wood, brass and silver-coated metal were also found on Saturday and were later moved for safekeeping inside the residence of a former abbot at the temple.

Phra Khru Thammathon Chamlong Rojanathammo, abbot of Wat Laem Tai, said the stupa was believed to date back to the reigns of King Rama III or King Rama IV, making it more than a century old. He said it remained unclear whether the stupa existed before the temple was established or whether the temple had later been built around it. The temple itself was officially founded in 1933.

The abbot said elderly residents in the community recalled seeing the stupa since childhood. He added that Phra Thammapariyatmuni, an 88-year-old Buddhist scholar and former abbot of Wat Pitulatirangsan, had inspected the artifacts and believed them to belong to the early Rattanakosin period based on their artistic style and materials.

Temple officials said the stupa had initially been scheduled for relocation using structural lifting methods, but excavation became necessary after workers discovered that the ancient foundation extended deep underground. During the digging, workers found four small chamber-like cavities beneath the base containing large numbers of hidden Buddha statues.

The temple said the artifacts would later be cleaned, preserved and displayed in the temple museum for worship and historical study. The abbot also said local residents had already approached the temple seeking to rent or purchase some of the statues after news of the discovery spread, but insisted the artifacts would remain temple property and would not be made available for commercial purposes.

Some residents visiting the site on Saturday said they believed the discovery was auspicious, with some attempting to interpret lucky numbers from the uncovered artifacts ahead of Thailand's next lottery draw.

A 51-year-old British man was arrested after striking renowned physician Associate Professor Dr. Theerasak Kaewamontavong with his motorcycle on Koh Phangan on May 23 at 9:21 p.m., before fleeing on a tour boat. The suspect, identified as Duncan Wilcock, tested positive for cocaine though no alcohol was detected. Dr. Toom, a respected internal medicine professor at Mahidol University's Ramathibodi Hospital and respiratory specialist, remains in critical condition at Bangkok Samui Hospital and is being airlifted to Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok for continued treatment.

The incident occurred on the road between Koh Phangan Hospital and Sala area when the motorcycle struck the pedestrian. Officers tracked down the suspect on a tour boat at Vak Toom Pier and recovered the blue Honda Dream motorcycle used in the hit-and-run. The suspect initially confessed to the collision. He faces legal proceedings and was scheduled for bail hearing at Koh Samui Provincial Court on May 26.

Dr. Theerasak is a highly respected physician specializing in respiratory diseases and critical respiratory conditions, and has dedicated himself to community health initiatives on Koh Phangan.