Rising star cyclist Natchaa Songkaen from the Fisherman's Friend Chiang Mai team dominated the track cycling national championships Round 2 for the Queen Sirikit Cup 2025, sweeping six events. Thai national team sprinter Chai Angsuthasawit from Fisherman's Friend Rama 3, preparing for the 20th Asian Games, captured the men's open sprint title as anticipated. Live broadcasts across Facebook and YouTube reached over 8,000 total viewers.

The track cycling national championships Round 2 took place May 1-3 at the Velodrome at Thailand Sports Authority (กกท.) in Huamark. The final day on May 3 featured 25 gold medals with live coverage on Thailand Cycling Association Facebook, TCA Channel, and YouTube.

General Decha Mekrasri, Vice President of Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC), President of ASEAN Cycling Federation (ACF), and President of Thailand Cycling Association, revealed that this Round 2 demonstrated excellent progress from promising young athletes poised to become future national team strength, particularly Natchaa Songkaen, who swept five titles on the final day alone, plus one previous championship totaling six titles. Other youth and junior athletes also performed well. If track cycling is included in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal in October-November, athletes aged 15-17 with strong results will be considered for competition.

Mekrasri noted the cycling association sent two Thai national team cyclists—Captain Vorawuth Prapkratot and Apisara Srimongkhon—to compete in two consecutive track cycling championships: Indonesia Track Cup 1 (April 30-May 2), where both performed satisfactorily, finishing in the top 5 of multiple events despite no medals. Both will compete in Indonesia Track Cup 2 (May 4-6).

The association will also send sprint cyclists to accumulate points for the 2028 Olympic quota, including Chai Angsuthasawit and Captain Naresaratda Boonma competing in two major events in Japan: Japan Track Cup 1 (May 14-15) and Japan Track Cup 2 (May 15-16), competing in keirin and individual sprint as preparation for the 20th Asian Games in Japan (September 19-October 4).

Notable results: Women's Open Keirin: 1st Natchaa Songkaen (Fisherman's Friend Chiang Mai), 2nd Flt.Sgt. Kannyarat Naw-Kaew (Defense Ministry Office), 3rd Nattaporn Abimod (Fisherman's Friend Chiang Mai). Men's Open 4km Pursuit: 1st Pongsapol Amorepiyakrit (National Police Office-Goki) caught competitor on lap 11, 2nd Thanawat Saentah (Royal Thai Air Force Cycling-KOM KOM) caught on lap 11, 3rd Nattakrit Kaewnoi (Fisherman's Friend Pisanulok Base 46).

Check your digestive system—if you notice "floating stools," it could be a warning sign that you're consuming too much fat. Doctors reveal three important symptoms you shouldn't ignore and how to adjust your habits early.

Compiled by the Sanook Online News team on May 3, 2025

Based on foreign media reports, the belief that "eating fat makes you fat" remains deeply ingrained among many people trying to lose weight. However, Dr. Li Sixian, a Chinese medical doctor, explains that fat doesn't directly convert to stored body fat—insulin levels are the determining factor. If carbohydrate consumption is properly controlled, fat becomes an efficient energy source that promotes longer-lasting satiety.

That said, consuming too much fat can negatively impact your body, particularly when three warning signs appear: floating stools, tightness or pain in the right rib area, and weight loss plateau. These symptoms may indicate your body is receiving more fat than it needs.

Dr. Li further explains that fat plays a crucial role in the body as a component of the brain, nerve sheaths, and cell membranes. Fat storage also depends on insulin as an intermediary. If eating doesn't trigger excessive insulin, fat is used as energy efficiently and helps reduce carbohydrate cravings—which is why some people on low-carbohydrate diets lose weight effectively.

However, fat consumption still has limits, as each person's ability to digest and absorb fat differs. If you consume more than your body can handle, watch for these warning signs:

1. Diarrhea or floating stools When fat intake exceeds your bile and fat-digesting enzyme capacity, excess fat passes into the intestines, causing diarrhea. If stools appear shiny and greasy, it may signal incomplete fat absorption, often seen in people with gallbladder problems or those who've had gallbladder surgery.

2. Bloating or pain in the right rib area You may also experience sharp pain radiating to the right shoulder. This is a warning sign that your liver and gallbladder are working overtime processing excess fat. If this occurs frequently after high-fat meals, reduce the fat in each meal.

3. Weight loss plateau This occurs in people on low-carbohydrate diets. When your body becomes efficient at burning fat but still receives large amounts externally, it won't tap into stored fat reserves—like continuously refueling a car, so there's no need to use the spare tank.

For those wanting to consume fat healthily, doctors recommend not avoiding it entirely, but finding the right amount for your body. Start with small quantities and gradually increase while monitoring your body's response, since everyone's fat-digestion capacity differs.

Also prioritize the "type of fat" over quantity, choosing fats from natural sources like olive oil, avocado, nuts, grass-fed butter, coconut oil, and fish oil, while avoiding industrially processed vegetable oils.

Doctors emphasize that learning to recognize your body's signals and finding your ideal consumption amount is key to long-term health.

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On May 3, 2025, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, following directives from Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchathip Chumklin and National Parks Department Director Arthapol Charounchansa, has escalated anti-poaching operations and expanded charges against the offroad vehicle owner suspected of involvement in illegal gaur hunting in Ban Mae Khame Bon.

Nitisat Nunsong, Director of Conservation Area Management Division 3 at the Phetchaburi branch, revealed that Mongkol Chaiaphakdi, Chief of Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, reported progress on the case. Illegal wildlife hunting triggered a forest fire that damaged over 10,000 acres. On May 1, authorities filed charges against "Mister Mud," also known as Sithiphon, under Section 19(6) of the National Parks Act B.E. 2562. Evidence from camera trap footage showed the suspect's offroad vehicle entering Ban Mae Khame Bon community area at the time of the illegal gaur hunt.

On May 2, park officials coordinated with the Department of Interior and executed a court-issued search warrant at a residence in Moo 4, Yang Nam Klat Tai subdistrict. The search recovered an illegally-held chainsaw, which was seized and documented as crucial evidence for prosecution.

Nitisat emphasized that the Conservation Area Management Division 3 will enforce the law with maximum rigor as directed by ministry leadership, particularly targeting those who exploit forest resources, causing ecological damage and contributing to the wildfire crisis.

A 55-year-old man in China visited a doctor concerned about lower back pain, fatigue, and frequent nighttime urination, suspecting it was caused by his frequent sexual activity during his youth—more than 10 times per month. However, medical experts clarify this is a misconception. Dr. Guo Kai, vice head of the urology department at Zhujiang Hospital (Southern Medical University, China), explains that the kidney's function is to filter waste from blood and regulate water and mineral balance, while sexual activity primarily involves the cardiovascular, nervous, and hormonal systems—not the kidney directly.

Fatigue, back pain, or exhaustion after frequent sexual activity typically result from overall physical exhaustion, not direct kidney damage, especially when combined with insufficient sleep, alcohol consumption, or dehydration. For those in good health, appropriate sexual activity does not cause kidney deterioration.

Doctors warn that kidney damage develops gradually through accumulated daily habits rather than from a single incident. Six behaviors that damage kidneys include:

1. Regularly holding in urine—causes bladder tension and increases risk of bacterial infections and kidney inflammation 2. Eating too much salt and protein—increases blood pressure and strains kidney function 3. Drinking insufficient water or only when thirsty—concentrated urine increases risk of kidney stones and urinary tract infections; aim for 1,500-2,000 milliliters daily 4. Staying up late regularly—disrupts the kidney's nighttime regeneration cycle and damages small blood vessels 5. Regularly drinking alcohol and smoking—increases uric acid levels and damages blood vessels, accelerating kidney deterioration 6. Taking unnecessary medications and supplements—can strain kidneys excessively and increase acute kidney failure risk

Doctors emphasize that kidney health maintenance doesn't require extreme measures, but rather avoiding these harmful daily habits.

On May 3, 2025, police from Sung Noen Station in Nakhon Ratchasima received reports of a fatal two-vehicle collision near a building materials shop in Mak Kluea Mai subdistrict. Officers found a Mercedes sedan (Bangkok plate ธอ-6923) and a ten-wheel truck (Pathum Thani plate 70-3096) with collision marks parked on the roadside, along with an overturned motorcycle (Lopburi plate 1กส-8338) and two bodies approximately 10 meters away.

The victims were identified as Thanya Chok, 20 years old, and a 17-year-old girl (name withheld). Investigation revealed the motorcycle operator was heading into Sung Noen district when the bike lost control, crossed the center median, and collided with a sedan driven by Manas heading toward Bangkok. Both riders were thrown onto the roadway.

Simultaneously, a ten-wheel truck following the sedan could not swerve or stop in time, running over both victims. The case requires further investigation before legal proceedings can be filed.

A red-shirt group held a countdown event outside Khlong Prem Central Prison celebrating the conditional release and parole of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on May 11. On May 3, 2025, red-shirt leaders including Dr. Payoor Klongyot, Phomsai Chalemsaen, Worrachai Heme, and Atthachai Anantmek took turns delivering speeches to mark Thaksin's release and supervised probation. Large numbers of red-shirt supporters participated in the gathering, and organizers distributed 350 lottery ticket pairs to boost morale among participants counting down to Thaksin's return. A follow-up countdown event is scheduled for May 10 from 2:00 PM to midnight, with the main welcoming reception beginning May 11 at 7:00 AM.