Fans are sending support as Mew Pornpawee falls ill, resulting in a swollen face and a broken capillary in her eye.
On 12 Jan 2026 GMT+7, in the Thai badminton scene, "Mew" Pornpawee Chochuwong, the Thai national team player ranked 8th in the world, had recently suffered a calf injury and leg muscle spasms, causing her to miss professional competitions in January.
Recently, Pornpawee encountered additional illness, prompting sports fans to send their best wishes for her swift and full recovery.
Mew posted a caption saying, "Fighting back with all my strength, hahaha ."
She added, "Acid reflux plus vomiting, swollen face, and a broken capillary in my eye socket."
Currently, Mew is rehabilitating from her injuries and preparing to return to the court by late February, targeting European tournaments and the major All England 2026 event from 3-8 March in England.