Annual health checkups are crucial for catching disease risks early before they become difficult to treat, particularly in a large city like Bangkok with many hospitals and clinics to choose from. The common question is: "Where should I get a health checkup in Bangkok?" and which package offers genuine value and suits your health needs best. Vichaiyut Hospital stands out as one of the most trusted options—a private hospital renowned for preventive health screening and comprehensive healthcare management.

Vichaiyut Hospital (Vichaiyut) is a long-established facility with a screening center designed to serve both Thai and international patients. Its strengths lie in the completeness of its screening programs and prompt service delivery. Key advantages include diverse package options ranging from basic to individually tailored in-depth screening; modern medical technology with precision instruments for efficient disease screening and specialized testing; specialist physician care with expert teams providing consultation and careful result interpretation; efficient, standardized service with good queue management to reduce wait times; and programs suited to all age groups from working adults to seniors.

Bangkok health screening packages typically fall into three main categories: Basic Health Check-up packages suit younger people or those without existing conditions, focusing on routine checks like blood pressure, basic blood work, liver and kidney function, and blood sugar levels. Standard Health Check-up packages suit working-age people wanting deeper assessment, including lipid levels, EKG testing, and chest X-rays. Comprehensive Check-up packages suit seniors or those seeking detailed screening for specific disease risks, including CT scans, abdominal ultrasounds, and early cancer risk screening.

Vichaiyut Hospital offers these packages with clear options and physician recommendations tailored to each individual. If you're asking "Where should I get a health checkup in Bangkok," choosing a high-standard hospital like Vichaiyut is a compelling option. With comprehensive screening packages, specialist physicians, and internationally standardized service, whether you choose a basic or in-depth package, a health checkup represents a worthwhile long-term health investment and helps you plan your healthcare with greater confidence at every life stage.

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt presented the city's fiscal year 2570 budget of 93,918.92 million baht to the Bangkok Metropolitan Council at its third ordinary session of the year on August 3, 2026. The budget is divided into 93 billion baht for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and 918.92 million baht for commercial operations, adhering to balanced budget principles and strict fiscal discipline.

Governor Chadchart emphasized that the budget aims to improve residents' lives across all 50 districts, with over 6.6 billion baht allocated for grassroots infrastructure including roads, alleys, sidewalks, sports fields, parks, street lighting, drainage systems, and schools. Although agencies had requested 144.24 billion baht in total, the governor explained that the approved amount reflects Bangkok's legal requirement not to exceed recurring expenditures against recurring revenue, while prioritizing efficiency and value.

The budget supports nine development strategies spanning transportation (15.7 billion baht), environment (5.4 billion baht), safety (4.1 billion baht), health (2.5 billion baht), education (2.5 billion baht), and other sectors. The governor acknowledged that 6 billion baht is committed to green line extension train operations and interest payments, leaving 86.96 billion baht for actual city management and public problem-solving. As of July 6, 2026, Bangkok's bank deposits total over 62.1 billion baht, maintaining financial stability.

MG showed first-half 2025 registration growth of 67% while the overall market expanded 16%, securing a top-five position in Thailand's automotive market with a 4.5% share. The country's total vehicle registrations for the first six months of 2025 reached 374,424 units, growing 16% year-on-year, with MG registering 16,920 units. Three models drove the company's success: the new MG S5 EV Plus e-SUV with 6,341 registrations, MG4 Electric with 6,018 units, and MG IM6 with 1,013 units.

Based on strong first-half performance across all business dimensions, MG has adjusted its 2025 sales target upward from 30,000 to 36,000 units. The company plans to capitalize on its diverse EV portfolio spanning all major market segments and its expanding dealer network during the second half. Key models driving the second-half strategy include the new MG S5 EV Plus and MG Urban city car, alongside the popular MG4 Electric and premium offerings like the MG IM6 and MG IM5, which will receive limited editions soon.

MG's second-half strategy emphasizes communicating model-specific features to help customers make informed purchase decisions. The company is expanding its e-MPV lineup with the MG Maxus 7 and 9 for families, backed by an EV lifetime warranty on all electric models. For the combustion engine segment, the MG3 Hybrid+ will drive market-share expansion. Marketing efforts will focus on the smart technology features across MG's range, delivering exclusive customer experiences and building a strong community. Service excellence under the "MG Smile" brand initiative includes elevated standards and the introduction of an e-workshop system for more efficient and accurate maintenance, alongside plans to elevate showroom standards to a new dealer era.

Tucked into the hills above Kamala Beach on Phuket’s west coast is a small independent neighbourhood café that over the past three years has evolved to offer a very different experience from the island’s busier tourist districts.

Thai Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, a member of Thailand's national equestrian team, has completed a physical fitness assessment in the United Kingdom ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan. The princess, who competes in dressage, underwent the Physical Fitness Test at the fitness centre of Leicester City Football Club's Seagrave Training Centre on 2 August 2026 local time, according to a statement. The assessment was conducted according to standards set by the Sports Authority of Thailand. Princess Sirivannavari received an "Excellent" rating, scoring 4.33 out of 5 under the authority's evaluation criteria. She is preparing to represent Thailand in the dressage competition at the 20th Asian Games, which will be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, from 19 September to 4 October 2026.

At 12:45 p.m. on August 3, 2025, at Parliament, Sirikanya Tansakul, a Pheu Thai list MP and deputy party leader, addressed allegations made by former Bangkok MP Thisana Chunhawan that party executives asked her to keep quiet about harassment she experienced. Tansakul asserted that the party never requested silence or secrecy regarding the initial incident, and that no details about the alleged perpetrator were disclosed, making it impossible to launch an investigation at that time.

Tansakul clarified that Thisana could file a complaint and that her case preceded other subsequent incidents. She emphasized that the party now wants to handle the matter fairly and justly. "The party is willing to receive factual information from Thisana directly to conduct a thorough investigation. The process has already begun, and even though Thisana has not provided information, we will gather available evidence to ensure maximum justice," Tansakul said.

When asked whether other executives had been notified by Thisana, Tansakul said some had received reports, but the information provided was incomplete and did not identify the perpetrator, making it unclear how to proceed. She noted that the party had not prioritized workplace sexual safety policies when this incident occurred, but has since improved its handling of such matters. Tansakul confirmed the party is now better equipped to address such cases and stands ready to investigate past incidents based on facts.