Scotland Announces 2026 World Cup Squad - Robertson and McTominay Lead the Charge

Scotland has named its 2026 World Cup squad led by Liverpool's Andy Robertson and Napoli's Scott McTominay, with the team set to face Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti in Group C next month.

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Scotland has announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada next month. The Scots qualified for the final tournament and will compete in Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti.

Manager Steve Clarke has unveiled the squad, led by key players Andy Robertson, a left-back from Liverpool, and Scott McTominay, a midfielder from Napoli.

The complete squad includes:

Goalkeepers: Craig Gordon, Angus Gunn, Liam Kelly

Defenders: Grant Hanley, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Dom Hyam, Scott McKenna, Nathan Patterson, Anthony Ralston, Andy Robertson, John Souttar, Kieran Tierney

Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Findlay Curtis, Lewis Ferguson, Ben Cannon-Doak, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay

Forwards: Che Adams, Lyndon Dykes, George Hurst, Lawrence Shankland, Ross Stewart

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National

Urgent: Lion Group Issues Statement of Regret Over 'Trai Scott' Matter, Reaffirms Opposition to Domestic Violence; 'Pai Scott' Requests to Step Down

Boonrod Brewery Company issued a statement May 19 expressing regret over a domestic violence incident involving executive Sunisd Scott, confirming his removal from all positions. The company reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on domestic

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On May 19, 2025, Boonrod Brewery Company Limited issued a statement expressing regret over the incident and reaffirming its opposition to all forms of domestic violence. The company acknowledged the situation involving Sunisd Scott (Pai) and expressed profound apologies to Sirinud Scott (Trai) for the incident and its impact on all those involved, family members, and society. The company stated it understands the concerns and discomfort caused and expressed care for all affected parties. Boonrod Group clearly stated it opposes and does not support any form of domestic violence—whether physical, verbal, threatening, or any behavior that violates others' rights and dignity—principles the organization has upheld consistently. The company confirmed that Sunisd Scott has been removed from all company positions and pledged full cooperation with relevant authorities to ensure fairness without omission or discrimination. Additionally, a separate document from Sunisd Scott requested to step down from his position as employee and executive of Boonrod Brewery and all affiliated companies pending full clarification and proof of the allegations, citing his discomfort with the situation and his apologies to group members and family.

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Police

Bangchak Clarifies DSI Case: Merely Form Filing Errors, Not Oil Hoarding

Bangchak's CEO says the DSI case against oil refineries involves only minor form-filing errors, not intentional oil hoarding, and would result in administrative fines rather than criminal charges.

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On May 19, Chaiyawat Kovavissarach, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, addressed reports that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is pursuing action against a group of oil refineries, saying the matter contains no serious issues or major scandal as portrayed in the news. He characterized it as merely a discrepancy in how data was entered on reporting forms. According to Chaiyawat, multiple agencies examined a group of traders and found that some had filled out their reporting forms incompletely or with information that deviated from actual facts. Under regulations, such reporting errors would only result in administrative fines through legal procedures. "There's nothing more to it than that, but reports have come out claiming there's oil hoarding or serious wrongdoing," Chaiyawat said. "Even the Department of Energy Business itself previously stated that it had never before required reports with this level of detail, which makes it easy for clerical errors to occur." Meanwhile, Sarawut Gaewtatip, Director-General of the Department of Energy Business under the Ministry of Energy, said that regarding next steps, they must wait for the DSI investigation to be completed first.

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Police

Young Teacher Gets a Shock as Large Python Crashes into Home, Requires Skilled Rescuers—But It's Not as Easy as Expected with Bites, Tail Whips, and Terrifying Hisses

A nearly 2-meter python that crashed into a teacher's home in Lopburi Province on May 19 proved difficult to capture, biting and tail-whipping rescuers during a chaotic 10-minute extraction before being safely released into nature.

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A large python unexpectedly ran into a teacher's home. Neighbors attempted to drive it out without success, forcing them to call professional rescue workers. However, the rescue proved challenging as the python bit, whipped its tail, and hissed menacingly, causing panic among onlookers.

On May 19, 2025, the Sawaang Ariyotharma Foundation rescue unit from Ban Mi in Lopburi received a call for help regarding a large python that had entered a home in Moo 8, Hin Pak Subdistrict, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. They mobilized with equipment to investigate.

Upon arrival, rescuers found the python, nearly 2 meters long, hidden on the ground floor of the home, continuously hissing loudly. Using a rope noose to restrain it, they found the python resisted capture and fled around the house. The rescuers managed to grab its tail and drag it out while villagers shouted for them to hurry and secure its head. The enraged python bit at the rescuers and whipped its tail violently, forcing them to dodge and jump out of the way in chaos.

After approximately 10 minutes, they successfully controlled and secured the python before transferring it to a vehicle for release back into nature, accompanied by villagers' applause and expressions of gratitude for the rescuers' bravery. The rescuers then warned residents that while pythons can be chased away, people should never attempt to capture them directly, as pythons are easily startled and may cause injury through tail strikes or bites as a defense mechanism. Large pythons are particularly dangerous due to the force of their tail strikes and the bacteria present in their teeth.

Kru Sanguan, the homeowner, explained that the python suddenly ran into his home while he was sitting outside. He and his neighbors attempted to drive it out, but after a long and exhausting effort without success, and fearing the large serpent's threatening hisses, he decided to call for professional help. "I've never seen a python enter my home before, and this one was enormous," Kru Sanguan said. "An elderly neighbor told me that if a python enters your home, it brings good fortune and prosperity, and you must not harm it. I'm thinking there might be some truth to that, so maybe I'll try my luck with the house number lottery—perhaps the python will bring me good fortune."

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Weather

Military Unit 423 Rushes to Protect Tak School with Sandbag Barriers Following Flashflood Damage

Military Unit 423 deployed sandbag barriers at a Tak Province school after flashfloods damaged the area, protecting classrooms from further water and mud infiltration as heavy rains continued through May 21.

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On May 19, 2569, Unit 423 soldiers rushed to assist Ruamthai Pattana 4 School in Ruamthai Pattana Subdistrict, Phob Phra District, Tak Province, following flashflooding triggered by heavy rains. Emergency relief teams were mobilized to construct sandbag barriers, preventing water and mud from inundating additional school structures.

Unit 423 received an urgent mandate to assist the school after flashflooding occurred on the evening of May 18. The surrounding area was affected, with lower-level classrooms at risk of water and mud infiltration. Officials rapidly deployed disaster relief personnel and equipment to place sandbag barriers around vulnerable areas, blocking water and mudslide damage to school buildings and student learning materials.

The protective barriers were successfully established as planned, reducing risk and preventing damage in a timely manner despite continuous rainfall in the area.

Meanwhile, the unit maintains 24-hour surveillance and close monitoring of water conditions. With weather alerts warning of heavy rainfall continuing through May 21, the unit stands ready to provide immediate assistance if additional emergencies develop.

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Tourism

India's School Break and Middle East Flight Resumption Boost Tourist Arrivals

India's school holiday break and resumed Middle East flights are driving tourist recovery this week, with Indian arrivals exceeding 50,000 and overall weekly arrivals reaching 469,173 visitors to Thailand.

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The Tourism and Sports Minister highlights positive factors this week as nearby market tourists recover their travel momentum through family-oriented trips during India's school holiday break. Indian tourists are reaching over 50,000 arrivals this week, while Middle Eastern tourists are also increasing thanks to airlines resuming normal service routes.

This week's overall foreign tourist arrivals totaled 469,173 people, a slight decrease of 3,584 people (0.76 percent) from the previous week, averaging 67,025 daily arrivals. The top five source countries are China (86,394 people), Malaysia (69,445 people), India (49,999 people), Russia (16,528 people), and Taiwan (16,024 people).

Taiwanese and Indian tourists showed increases of 14.50 percent and 8.06 percent respectively compared to the previous week, while Russian, Chinese, and Malaysian tourists declined by 19.68 percent, 7.93 percent, and 0.24 percent respectively.

For the coming week, foreign tourist arrivals are expected to increase further, driven by continuous holidays in countries including South Korea, Hong Kong, and Israel, normalized energy conditions in Thailand with competitively adjusted pricing, and the Trusted Thailand safety image initiative.

As of May 18, 2026, Thailand has received a cumulative 12,908,321 foreign tourists from January 1 to May 17, generating approximately 629,569 million baht in tourism revenue. The top five source countries overall are China (2,151,898 people), Malaysia (1,459,942 people), India (948,960 people), Russia (912,085 people), and South Korea (509,762 people).

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National

Newly Crowned Best Actress Bow Maylada Wins Big Award and Doesn't Hold Back on the PDA! She and Alek Share a Peak Moment Across the Miles, and They've Already Planned to Have a Baby by Age 35!

Actress Bow Maylada won Best Actress at Bangkok's 2026 Nataraj Awards and immediately shared the news with boyfriend Alek via video call from Cannes. The couple has already discussed having a child by age 35, though marriage remains off the

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Bow Maylada has won her first Best Actress award at the 2026 Nataraj Awards ceremony in Bangkok, surprising even herself with the victory. In her acceptance speech, the accomplished comedy actress joked that she came to the event just to look beautiful, never expecting to take home the award. She immediately called her boyfriend actor Alek Teeradetch, who was attending the Cannes Film Festival, to share the exciting news through video call. The couple has apparently already planned their future together, having consulted with doctors about having a child around age 35. When reporters asked about marriage, Bow humorously declined, saying a proposal hasn't happened yet and it's still too early to tell. Fans have celebrated her achievement across social media, praising both her beauty and humorous personality.

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Community

Horoscope: Four Zodiac Signs Break Free from Misfortune, Bad Karma, and Enemies—Prepare to Receive Wealth and Good Fortune

Dragon, Aries, Cancer, and Libra signs are breaking free from bad luck and past karma, positioning themselves to attract wealth and good fortune as negative influences fade away, according to astrologer Mor Khake Dol Bundar.

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According to astrologer Mor Khake Dol Bundar, four zodiac signs—Dragon, Aries, Cancer, and Libra—are breaking free from bad luck and past karma. After experiencing difficult periods where everything seemed to go wrong and jealous people constantly tried to undermine them, these signs are now entering a new phase. Old karma has expired and past blessings are finally bearing fruit. Those who harbored ill will or betrayed these signs will face their own downfall due to their own jealousy, while the four signs themselves are positioned to attract wealth and good fortune. What once brought exhaustion will now bring prosperity with every endeavor, as negative people fade away and good-hearted people come to their support.

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National

Thailand's Cassava Flour Successfully Penetrates German Market; Major Global Companies Interested in Joint Venture Expansion

Thai cassava flour has gained strong interest from major European companies after a trade delegation's visit to Germany, with leading packaging and chemical manufacturers requesting product samples and exploring joint ventures. The success

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Arada Fuengtong, Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) under the Commerce Ministry, has revealed that she assigned Nophadol Kanthamas, Deputy Director-General of the DFT, to lead a delegation of government representatives, cassava flour experts, leading Thai cassava flour industry entrepreneurs, and media to expand export markets for Thai cassava flour in Germany between May 10-13, 2025. This initiative aims to open new market opportunities in line with the policy of Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Suthammapun.

The mission achieved outstanding success. The delegation participated in Interpack 2026, Europe's largest packaging industry exhibition and technology showcase, and engaged in discussions with the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association, Germany's most influential association of food processing and packaging machinery manufacturers.

The team also met with leading European packaging manufacturers such as PaperFoams B.V. from the Netherlands and Lecta from Spain. These companies expressed strong interest in developing cassava flour-based materials and requested product samples for testing as raw materials before proceeding with bulk purchases.

Furthermore, the delegation met with major German chemical companies interested in cassava flour's potential as a key raw material for producing environmentally-friendly chemicals. The Thai cassava flour industry has demonstrated its capacity to efficiently meet these demands while aligning with European environmental standards. Both private sectors will continue discussing joint product development plans.

The delegation also met with executives from the Port of Duisburg, the world's largest inland port, which is connected to major European ports via the Rhine River and serves as a main terminal for the China-Europe Railway Express under the Belt and Road Initiative. Transporting Thai cassava flour through this port presents an important alternative that will efficiently distribute Thai cassava flour to manufacturing sectors across the European region in the future.

The market expansion mission for Thai cassava flour in Germany achieved remarkable success, particularly in promoting cassava flour's strengths as a versatile raw material for various industries including paper, packaging, and chemicals. Given the distinctive properties and potential of Thailand's cassava flour industry, multiple European companies have expressed interest in developing cassava flour products in collaboration with Thai private enterprises, spanning packaging, packaging coatings, and environmentally-friendly chemical production.

Given cassava flour's commitment to international quality standards that align with EU policy, the department is confident that this market expansion initiative will represent a crucial opportunity to strengthen the capabilities of entrepreneurs in both countries while enhancing supply chain resilience and sustainable growth. This will ultimately benefit Thai cassava farmers by securing long-term stable export markets.

Arada stated that amid current geopolitical crises affecting global supply chains, promoting Thai cassava flour in Germany not only showcases high-quality agricultural raw materials but also strengthens international trade relationships.

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Police

Referee Vorinthorn Banned for 6 Weeks Over Sukhouthai-Muang Thong Match Error; VAR Official Also Penalized

Referee Vorinthorn Satsthi has been banned for six weeks after failing to penalize a dangerous high kick in Sukhouthai's 3-0 victory over Muang Thong on May 10, a match that determined both teams' league fates. The VAR official was also sus

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Thai football referee Vorinthorn Satsthi has been suspended for six weeks after making critical errors in the final match of the 2568-69 season, where Sukhouthai FC defeated Muang Thong United 3-0 on May 10 at Thalueang Stadium. Sukhouthai escaped relegation while Muang Thong dropped to Thai League 2.

The disciplinary committee, chaired by Watcharin Phanurat, identified two key incidents. In the 34th minute, Sukhouthai player Sirodej Chattong was in an offside position during a free kick into Muang Thong's penalty area. Although Chattong made contact with an opposing player, the referee did not call offside. The committee determined this decision was correct because Chattong's movement did not materially affect the play.

However, in a subsequent play moments later, Chattong raised his foot high while Kim Dong Soo of Muang Thong was attempting to head the ball clear. The referee did not call a foul, allowing play to continue and resulting in a goal for Sukhouthai. The committee found this was a dangerous play that should have been penalized.

Penalties imposed: Referee Vorinthorn Satsthi was suspended for six weeks for failing to call the dangerous high kick. VAR official Sivakorn Phuudom was suspended for two weeks for not properly reviewing the incident and advising the referee to reassess the high kick challenge.

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Tourism

Similan Islands National Park Rakes in Over 215 Million Baht

Similan Islands National Park earned record revenue of over 215 million baht this season before closing for its annual five-month maintenance period.

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