Buriram United continued to demonstrate their high standard of play in Thailand's domestic competition, overwhelming Ayutthaya United in their FA Cup semifinal match. In the Chang FA Cup 2025-26 semifinal at PAT Stadium, defending champions Buriram United faced Ayutthaya United in a match where the former champions were clearly dominant. Emmanuel Togo opened the scoring for Buriram in the 17th minute with a 1-0 lead, followed by Sandy Walsh's goal in the 41st minute, extending the Lightning Castle's advantage to 2-0.

In the second half, Kingsley Schindler scored in the 63rd minute to make it 3-0, and Supachai Jaidej added another goal in the 72nd minute to extend Buriram's lead to 4-0. Robert Sulek sealed the victory with a 5-0 final score.

In the other semifinal at Nonthaburi's central sports stadium, PT Prachuap FC faced Lamphun Warriors in a tightly contested match. A single goal from Bernardo Vilar proved decisive, giving Prachuap a 1-0 victory and earning them a spot in the championship final against Buriram on May 31 at Thammasat University's Rangsit Stadium.

A lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm has killed one cassava farm worker and critically injured two others in Udon Thani Province. At 3:20 p.m. on May 17, police received a report of a lightning strike in a cassava field near Ban Non Samran, Bung Kaew Subdistrict, Non Sa-Ad District. The victim, Suna, 69, was struck and killed instantly. Two others, Wilai, 64, and Thinakorn, 58, sustained critical injuries. Emergency responders rushed the injured to the hospital. According to investigation, the three men were working in the cassava field when a severe thunderstorm suddenly developed. They ran to take shelter under a large tree, but were struck by lightning at that location, resulting in the fatality and critical injuries.

Bangkok Governor Chatchai Sittiphan conducted a live inspection via Facebook of road construction and drainage pipe improvement work on Soi Phueng Mai 50 in Phra Khanong district, another flood-prone area in the city. Chatchai acknowledged that two months earlier, inspections revealed slow progress, with residents complaining throughout the neighborhood about construction delays. He noted feeling anxious about potential renewed complaints but confirmed work has since accelerated, though not yet 100 percent complete, and entrusted continuation to his successor. When a resident asked why he was still in the field given his son's graduation ceremony the next day, Chatchai explained he was resigning at 5 p.m. and wanted to ensure the project was progressing before leaving. He expressed concern for the project and promised to visit frequently even after stepping down as Bangkok governor.

This Monday's Allied Muay Thai card on May 18, 2569 at Tawan Na Stadium promises fireworks, with the standout bout featuring Dek Doy from T.N. Muay Thai Gym—a formidable Myanmar fighter known for his devastating leg kicks, powerful punches, and dangerous reverse elbow strikes. Despite a recent points loss to Rafael at Rajadamnern Stadium, Dek Doy arrives fully fit and eager to regain momentum. He faces Sriwijjai from S. Bunmeerit Gym in Nakhon Si Thammarat, a well-rounded technician with polished fundamentals. However, Sriwijjai's recent form is concerning after absorbing heavy strikes and suffering two consecutive knockout losses to Petchrenu. This bout will be crucial in determining whether Sriwijjai's superior ring technique can withstand Dek Doy's raw power and aggressive onslaught.

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Thousands of devotees gathered on May 17, 2026, at Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom in Na Trai Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province, for a robe changing ceremony honoring Phra Khruba Chai Yangsa Pattana on the 26th anniversary of his passing. The ceremony, held from May 15-17, 2026, was presided over by Phra Thep Rattana Nayok, the provincial sangha leader, with Deputy Governor Yothin Prasangkhwamdi serving as the lay representative. Processions of merit-making vehicles and enormous crowds filled the temple and parking areas.

Luang Pu Khruba Yangsa Pattana, born Chaiyang Taheng in a poor farming family on April 22, 1913 (Tuesday, the second waxing moon of the seventh lunar month in the Year of the Tiger), was born in Ban Kho Nong, Mueang 2, Ko Subdistrict, Li District, Lamphun Province. He was the third of nine children born to parents Chantha and Bua Kaew Taheng. At age 12, he became a temple novice at Wat Ko Tha (Wat Mae Ping Nuea).

He was ordained as a Buddhist novice on May 6, 1925 (the 15th waxing moon of the eighth lunar month) at Wat Kaeng Saroy in Muag District, Chiang Mai Province, under the preceptor Khruba Chailunga, and was given the name "Chaiyang Lunga Samanen." He became a dedicated follower of Luang Pu Khruba Sri Wichai's monastic traditions.

Throughout his life, Luang Pu Khruba Yangsa was renowned not only for his exemplary moral conduct and precepts, but also for his exceptional architectural expertise, excelling in both masonry and carpentry work. He passed away at the age of 87, having completed 67 Buddhist vows.

Thai esports team FULL SENSE was unable to overcome the dominant performance of Paper Rex, finishing as runner-up in the VCT Pacific Stage 1 VALORANT championship. The grand finals showdown took place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam between FULL SENSE and Paper Rex, with the latter proving superior and clinching a decisive 3-0 map victory. Paper Rex won Pearl 13-10, Lotus 13-9, and Fracture 13-10, securing the championship title along with the Pacific region's Seed 1 qualification for Masters London in England next month and an immediate spot in the EWC tournament. Despite the loss, FULL SENSE earned a berth to Masters London as the Pacific region's runner-up.