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After Exhausting Sexual Activity! 25-Year-Old Man Experiences Full-Body Pain Peak; Doctors Diagnose Rare Disease
A 25-year-old man was diagnosed with postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition causing severe full-body pain, weakness, and exhaustion lasting up to a week after sexual climax since age 17. Doctors found vitamin B3 supplements
Democrats Fed Up with Recreational Cannabis Problem; Abhisit Leads Field Survey with Anuchah Down Sukhumvit, Finding Numerous Cannabis-Promoting Shops
Democrat Party leader Abhisit surveyed Sukhumvit's cannabis shops on May 23, opposing recreational use while pledging stricter enforcement and regulatory review to protect Bangkok's image and youth.
Sweet and Adorable! Nadech and Yaya's Wedding Celebration Party is Absolutely Romantic, Showcasing Dance Moves and Tender Kisses as Guests Cheer
Thai superstar couple Nadech Kugimiya and Yaya Urasaya celebrated their wedding with a romantic garden party featuring dance performances and tender moments that delighted guests and social media fans.
Thai MMA Team Eliminated, Misses Out on Asian Games Qualifying Spot
Thailand's MMA team was eliminated from the 2026 Asian Games qualifiers after all three fighters lost at the Asian Championship in Uzbekistan, leaving the nation without any qualifying spots.
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Grants Permission for France to Present Legion of Honor Decoration
Princess Sirivannavari received France's Legion of Honor at Grand Officier rank during a ceremony in Paris, recognizing her contributions to promoting French culture and strengthening Franco-Thai relations.
Thailand's Sepaktakraw Team Plays Like Champions, Crushes South Korea to Advance to World Cup Final
Thailand's sepaktakraw teams swept South Korea 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals in Malaysia, advancing to face either Malaysia or Indonesia in the championship final on Saturday.
Taiwan Says "US Has Not Notified Us" of Weapons Sales Changes Following Military Officials' Statement on Temporary Pause
Taiwan says it hasn't been formally notified of any changes to U.S. weapons sales after American officials indicated a temporary pause in arms transfers to prioritize munitions for operations against Iran.
Spotify Launches 'Reserved' Concert Ticket Feature for True Fans
Spotify is launching a "Reserved" feature that uses listening data to give genuine fans early access to concert tickets without competing with bots or resellers, rolling out to US Premium users mid-2026.
Thailand International LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival 2026 Opens as a Space for Freedom and Creative Power
Thailand's first International LGBTQ+ Film & TV Festival opens June 5-11 at Siam Paragon, showcasing global LGBTQ+ content while positioning Thailand as Asia's creative hub and celebrating themes of courage and transformation.
Teh Piraphat Thrilled by Buzz After Revealing Mentors for The Face Thailand Season 7, Hinting at Secret Contestant
The Face Thailand Season 7 is building momentum after reveal of its mentors at a Bangkok film festival, with producers saying the advance announcement has boosted contestant applications. A fourth mentor remains unconfirmed due to schedulin
Thai Disabled Sports Association President Declares Candidacy for ASEAN Disabled Federation Leadership
Thai Disabled Sports Association President Maitree Kongueang is running for the ASEAN Disabled Sports Federation presidency, competing against Indonesia's candidate in an election scheduled for June 2026 in Solo.
Check Your HDL Levels Now: Low HDL Signals Vessel Damage—Here's How to Improve
Low HDL cholesterol often signals poor metabolism and vessel damage rather than just insufficient "good cholesterol," warns Dr. Jetsada Bunyavongvirojn of Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Hospital, who recommends regular exercise and lifestyle change