Boon Rawd Brewery, the producer of Singha beer, issued a statement on May 19 expressing regret over allegations involving members of the Bhirombhakdi family and reaffirming its opposition to all forms of domestic violence.

The statement followed allegations made publicly by conservationist Siranudh "Psi" Scott, who said he had been abused by his older brother during childhood and was also facing a legal dispute with his mother over land ownership.

Siranudh "Psi" Scott and Sunit "Pie" Scott are sons of Chiranuj Bhirombhakdi and grandsons of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi of the Bhirombhakdi family, one of Thailand's wealthiest business dynasties and owner of the Singha beer empire.

In its statement, Boon Rawd Brewery said it acknowledged the situation involving Sunit "Pie" Scott and expressed "deep regret" to Siranudh Scott for the impact the incident had caused to him, family members and society.

The company said it understood public concern surrounding the allegations and stressed that it does not support violence in any form, including physical abuse, verbal abuse, intimidation or any behaviour that violates the rights and dignity of others.

Boon Rawd Brewery also confirmed that Sunit "Pie" Scott had stepped down from all positions within the company.

The statement, signed by managing director Purit Bhirombhakdi, said the company would fully cooperate with any investigation by relevant authorities to ensure fairness for all parties.

Separately, a letter titled "Request to suspend duties" attributed to Sunit "Pie" Scott was also circulated publicly.

Addressed to Purit Bhirombhakdi, the letter said he felt uncomfortable over the situation and apologised to members of the Boon Rawd group and his family for the impact caused by the controversy.

"To ensure fairness for all parties, I would like to suspend my duties as an employee and executive of Boon Rawd Brewery and all affiliated companies until all matters are clarified and clearly proven," the letter stated.

A group of five boyfriends from California are drawing attention online after opening up about their unusual polyamorous relationship, sharing details of how they manage love, dating and daily life together.

The group — who call themselves "The Cule Kids" — live in the South Bay area of California and describe their relationship as a consensual polycule, a form of non-monogamous relationship involving multiple romantic partners.

The group consists of Eric Wong, 33, Hamilton Du, 35, James Lee, 37, Jonathan Chien, 37, and Michael Li, 31.

Their relationship reportedly began with James and Jonathan, who started dating in 2013 and agreed from the beginning to have an open relationship. Eric joined the relationship in 2018, followed by Hamilton in 2021 and Michael in 2022. That same year, James and Jonathan got married and later named their group chat "The Polycule," which eventually inspired the group's online identity and podcast, "The Cule Kids!"

One of the group's most talked-about rules is something they call the "Cule Log" — a shared notebook where members record outside dates with other people. The group said the rule helps maintain transparency and can also be useful for sexual health contact tracing if necessary.

Speaking to PA Real Life, Michael said the group spends much of their time together at home, although not always doing the same activities.

"If two or three people want to play video games while the others want to do something else, we compromise and split up," he said.

Despite their close relationship, the five men do not currently live together full-time. James and Jonathan share a home, while the other three live around 30 minutes away. However, they said they hope to eventually move in together.

Hamilton, known online as "Milty," described the relationship as "rare and special."

"I feel very lucky that we all found each other and were open to this kind of relationship," he said. "I'm very grateful."

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.